Wang Geng was indeed loyal, taking all the blame upon himself for the sake of his youngest son. Qing Yan was somewhat confused; Wang Geng was clearly being used.
“Wang Geng, I admire your character. Your master's decision to remove you from the list clearly indicates he didn't want you to live.” Tu Lichen looked at Wang Geng; the two had trained together before.
Because they chose different masters, they could only stand on opposite sides in the end.
Qingyan sized up Wang Geng. He was very indifferent. The eldest sons around him were all 16 years old. Even if Wang Geng confessed, they would definitely lose their lives.
Wang Geng remained silent, which greatly worried the concubines. Their children were still with them, and they knew that their children would not be released until Wang Geng revealed the truth.
They looked at Wang Geng pleadingly. Unfortunately, Wang Geng...indulged...his concubines in his mansion, but he didn't care about the children they bore. This was his last act for his youngest legitimate son.
Yin admired Wang Geng for arranging a final retreat in such a short time. If this loyalty could be applied to the court, Yin believed that Wang Geng would definitely achieve great things.
“Wang Geng, your master can take care of your youngest son, so Father Emperor should be able to find him too.” Yin’s words made Wang Geng’s face turn green. This…
Qingyan turned to look at Yin and said with a stroke of genius, "Wang Geng not only has to consider things, but also has to think about how he can avoid offending either side and still ensure his child's safety."
“Your sons are all quite young. Are you planning to have them serve your master alongside you?” Tulichen understood Yin’s thoughts and quickly added a sentence at the end.
Wang Geng was terrified by these words: the youngest legitimate son... This was the demon in his heart.
Even Qingyan understood. When Yin mentioned the matter of the youngest legitimate son, he was clearly preparing to set a trap for Wang Geng.
"Fourth Master, this servant cannot speak of it..." That secret room was not something he could reveal; only the clan leader knew the owner of the secret room, and his rank was not high enough.
Qingyan's eyes were filled with suspicion. Why would she say that?
“Only the Wang clan patriarch knows the owner of the secret chamber. I am merely a member of the family, and I am still some distance from the patriarch.” Yin was stunned. Sure enough, the reason why Kangxi did not take action in his previous life must have been due to obstacles.
Yin was stunned. He had made many guesses, but he had not considered this possibility. The Wang family had too many connections with the several iron-capped princes outside the Great Wall. Yin dared not interfere too much. Even Kangxi was powerless to do anything about it, and it was probably impossible for Yin to resolve the matter.
"Fourth Master, you've asked the wrong question." Wang Geng smiled bitterly.
He actually knew very little about the family's secrets. In order to ensure a good future for his eldest son, Wang Geng allowed those members of the elders to act recklessly.
Qingyan opened her mouth slightly. In the Ulanara family, there was also an elders' council. Feiyangu had helped Qingyan thwart several attacks by the elders' council.
Sometimes, Qingyan felt that the elders would make things difficult for Fei Yanggu, but he never said a word.
"This servant knows his sins are grave. My son is over 16, and I have been sentenced. He will certainly not escape this calamity. I do not ask for anything else, but only hope that Your Highness will consider that the letters in the secret room have been well preserved and that my son will suffer less pain in his death." As soon as Wang Geng finished speaking, the concubines began to cry. It was clear that Wang Geng valued his son more.
All that pampering and affection is now just a passing cloud; only through the continuation of offspring can one truly see what a man is thinking.
"Master, how could you do this!" The concubine who had been fussing over the child earlier erupted again. Qingyan noticed that the woman was looking at Wang Geng with a pitiful expression.
The surrounding constables all expressed their resentment towards Wang Geng. At this moment, Qing Yan realized that this woman was really powerful, and with just a few words, she shifted the blame onto Wang Geng.
"Outrageous! This is a courtroom!" Tu Lichen had seen too many women in the harem; their tears had become a weapon, ready to be used against anyone at any time.
The woman was scolded, but she stubbornly refused to let the tears in her eyes fall. From that angle, Yin saw the most beautiful side of her. At this moment, Qingyan became even more irritated.
"Four! Four!" Qingyan muttered angrily to himself, and Yin couldn't help but laugh. The little guy was still so cute.
He gently moved her small hand back to calm her down.
"My dear, that woman is quite the actress. It's good for you to watch her more. At least, I can feel at ease letting you live in the princes' quarters for a while." Among the princes' quarters, only Dong Eshi was an exception. Perhaps, as Kangxi said, the girls of the Dong Eshi clan were all seductive.
The methods for seducing men are endless.
"Huh?!" Qingyan tilted her head, her eyes filled with confusion. Si Si didn't like this kind of woman, so why did he let her see it?
Things that happen inside the palace can't be talked about outside. Xiao Guai knows too little. On the surface, the concubines in the harem, such as Consort Tong, are like sisters, but in private they wish each other dead.
The woman glanced at Yin out of the corner of her eye; the yellow belt around his waist was the best proof of that.
Didn't the emperors of the previous dynasty have a preference for women who were much older?
Emperor Taizong even married a widow and doted on her. Empress Xiaoxian, whom the late emperor loved most, was also remarried after you established her as emperor. She believed that she was young and beautiful and could definitely bewitch this prince.
"That woman has taken a liking to you?" Qingyan poked his arm, looking at Yin with a displeased expression. This wouldn't do; Yin should belong to her.
Pfft!
Yin couldn't help but laugh; the little guy hadn't grasped the situation.
"What does it matter to me if you take a fancy to someone?" Yin didn't care. Most of those women were just there for the extra value they had in him, unlike Qingyan.
"Hmph, you're a source of trouble!" Qingyan muttered under her breath.
Su Peisheng couldn't help but shrink back. Could the word "femme fatale" be used to describe his master? He listened to his future wife's words and laughed until he cried.
"Yes, yes, I am the source of all trouble." The two of them were clearly not paying attention to the interrogation. Once the woman realized that she couldn't have a child, she quieted down.
Tu Lichen listened to Yin's sweet nothings with one ear while glancing at the woman kneeling below.
This person is clearly plotting to help Yin, what's going on here?
"Wang Geng, how much do you know about the letters in the secret room?" Tulichen received Kangxi's order to get the owner's name from Wang Geng.
"I only know a little bit, but every month, an extra secret letter is sent through a hidden channel, and this has been going on for three generations without interruption!" After some consideration, Wang Geng decided to stand on Kangxi's side.
Tu Lichen breathed a sigh of relief. This was the best solution, avoiding deeper entanglements. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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