Song Qi trembled his lips as he pinched the dirty imperial edict. It was a forgery. If someone in the world could forge the national seal, Beili would be in chaos.
"Fifth Princess, I have followed your instructions, Princess..."
Fang Xiao's face was dejected and he was at a loss.
If the imperial edict is true, he... he...
"Why are you panicking? This princess will go to the palace to see my father right now." Sang Shu would never believe it.
"Fifth Princess, you can't just ignore me when something like this happens." Fang Xiao regretted it very much. If the Fifth Princess hadn't moved out of the Earl of Rongchang's Mansion, he wouldn't have been so confused for a moment.
Sang Shu's brows were full of annoyance. She didn't want to pay any attention and turned to walk towards the stairs of the city wall.
"Fifth Princess, Fifth Princess, the matter of the imperial edict..."
"Emperor...Emperor's brother?"
Before Fang Xiao could finish his words, Sang Shu turned around and heard a surprised voice from the other side of the city wall. He was startled and stretched his head to look at the stairs, and immediately fell to his knees in fear.
"Your Majesty... Your Highness."
Sang Qi walked up the stairs step by step with a gloomy expression.
Sang Shu didn't know why, but she felt a surge of fear in her heart. Seeing him going upstairs, she subconsciously took a step back and forced a smile: "Why is my royal brother here?"
Sang Qi's face was sullen, and he raised his big hand and slammed it down on Sang Shu's face without mercy.
"ah……"
Sang Shu screamed miserably. The sudden force made her stumble a few steps, and she finally managed to steady herself by crashing against the city wall.
"Who gave you the courage to act so recklessly?" Sang Qi's handsome face was filled with gloom.
Sang Shu's face was burning. Hearing the question, she covered her face and turned her head and shouted, "Ye Qianning caused my mother to be exiled, and Xiang Minghou killed my mother. They both deserve to die."
"It is up to the Emperor to decide how they will do this. It is not your turn to ask."
"That's my mother, my royal brother. Marquis Xiang Ming and Ye Qianning have a grudge against us for killing our mother. How can I possibly watch the murderer enter the capital unscrupulously?" Sang Shu was filled with hatred.
Sang Qi tightened his jaw, his eyes dark, "Sang Shu, your actions today will not only endanger you, but also the entire Rongchang Earl's Mansion."
Sang Shu was stunned for a moment: "I did nothing wrong. Xiang Minghou and his men were too arrogant. They falsely conveyed the imperial edict... and..."
"That's enough," Sang Qi interrupted her angrily. "If you want the Rongchang Earl's Mansion to be safe, you'd better send someone to bring Marquis Xiang Ming back now, and go to the palace to apologize to the emperor. Perhaps that will save you."
"Royal brother, what did you say?" Sang Shu seemed to be hallucinating. "You want me to invite them back? Royal brother, have you forgotten how Mother was exiled?"
"I don't want to talk about what happened back then. If you want to save your life, do as I say. If you insist, I can't save you." Sang Qi said coldly.
Sang Shu sneered, "Don't want to mention it anymore? I'm afraid my royal brother has already forgotten mother. Everything mother did was for you, and in return you don't want to mention it anymore?"
"That's all I have to say. You can take care of yourself." Sang Qi didn't want to say anything more. He waved his sleeves and walked down the city wall.
Back then... was the thing he least wanted to mention.
When he heard the news of his mother's death, he later found out that it might be Marquis Xiang Ming who was responsible. He was indeed resentful, but as a member of the royal family, he saw many dirty and despicable methods as he grew older.
He also gradually understood the affairs of Sifang Mountain.
It is said that there is karma, and my mother's death is karma.
Back then, he knew that Sifang Mountain was the work of his mother. When Ye Qianning died in Sifang Mountain...
He feels guilty.
That little bit of guilt disappeared when the news of my mother's death came.
Ever since I learned that she was still alive, although I felt a moment of excitement, I felt more disgusted.
This name would remind him of things he didn't want to think about, so it gradually turned into disgust. If they didn't meet, they would be at peace, but why did she have to be so ostentatious?
Since you are alive, why don’t you hide away and live a peaceful life? Why do you want to come back?
"Your Highness... Your Highness the Crown Prince." Fang Xiao caught up tremblingly.
Sang Yan stopped.
Fang Xiao immediately knelt on the ground: "Your Highness, please show me a way to survive."
"You reap what you sow."
"Your Highness, it was the Fifth Princess who instigated me to close the city gates and prevent Marquis Xiang Ming from entering the city. I, your humble servant... am confused. I beg Your Highness to show mercy." Fang Xiao knocked his head heavily to the ground.
"As a commander of the patrol camp, you are so disrespectful and dare to beg for mercy. You shot and injured the prince of a vassal state. The prince misunderstood that my father was worried about the four princes. Your entire Fang family will not survive."
Fang Xiao was extremely terrified and suddenly looked up: "Your Highness, as long as it does not implicate my family, I, your humble servant... plead guilty, and please give my Fang family a chance to live."
Sang Qi was silent for a moment before he said, "Send someone to pursue the prince. No matter what method we use, as long as we can persuade him, there might be a chance of survival."
"Yes, yes, I will ask Prince Xunfan to bring him back to his knees even if he has to kneel." Fang Xiao kowtowed and stood up.
Sang Qi's face was filled with sadness and anger. So many things had happened in one day. It was just like when she was a child. Wherever she appeared, there would be trouble.
At this time, the people on the city wall gradually dispersed. They were shocked by what happened today and also thought it was a good show, which was much more interesting than listening to a storybook in a teahouse.
A man in the corner of the city wall had a hint of disappointment in his eyes, but there was always a slight smile on the corner of his mouth. The woman's elegant voice seemed to still be in his ears, perhaps it was really her.
I will never be bored wherever she is. It’s a pity that I couldn’t see her today. I wonder if she will recognize me.
Sang Shu was still standing on the city wall. If the emperor really wrote a self-report to exonerate Marquis Xiang Ming, then what would the judgment he made personally on Marquis Xiang Ming's guilt mean?
What does his mother mean to him?
"The Fifth Princess has finally done something right in her life."
A low voice spread.
Sang Shu paused, turned around and saw a charming and handsome face with red eyes staring at her like a poisonous snake. She unconsciously leaned towards the city wall.
Sang Zhi was wearing black clothes with gold patterns, walking slowly towards them. He seemed to be in a good mood with a hint of smile on his face.
"What do you want to do?" Sang Shu was very afraid of him.
"The Fifth Princess gave this prince a good show, and I am here to return the favor." Sang Zhi was one step away from her.
Sang Shu was very nervous. She glanced around and when she noticed someone approaching from behind, she straightened herself and said, "I don't understand what you are saying. I need to go to the palace to see my father. Please get out of the way."
Sang Zhi smiled evilly and stretched out a hand. In his bony hand was a small bag.
Sang Shu frowned.
"Here you go," he said.
Sang Shu didn't dare to take it. After a few seconds of stalemate, the other party didn't take it back. She was very nervous. After thinking for a while, she took the bag and asked, "Can you let me go?"
Sang Zhi moved away.
Sang Shu was surprised for a moment when she saw this, but pretended to be calm and walked forward. Out of curiosity, she opened the bag and found a few small coins inside.
"The show is good, give me some money." A pleasant voice came from behind.
Sang Shu's face turned pale instantly. She compared her to an actor?
No matter how angry she was, she didn't dare throw it out in front of Sang Zhi. She took a deep breath and left again.
Sang Zhi raised his lips, seeming very satisfied.
When she enters the capital, he will definitely make the whole court and the entire capital city full of red silk, and officials will come three miles to welcome her return. As for that person, he can't even sit still.
"Yingge."
"The Eighth Prince."
A black figure stood behind him.
"Your young lady is back. When are you leaving?" he asked.
"today."
"Please help me with one last thing." Sang Zhi said.
"good."
"Have that imperial edict reproduced. I want everyone in the capital to see it clearly, including beggars on the street and three-year-old children. They must all read it clearly. For those who can't read, have storytellers in teahouses recite it to them every day."
"yes."
Yingge's indifferent face showed some more expression.
Sang Zhi turned her head to look in the direction they had just left. This life that she risked her life to save... this life would be hers for the rest of her life.
Zhan Yi supported Madam Zhan and walked over together.
"Don't be sad, you will be able to see her soon." Zhan Yi felt distressed seeing his wife like this.
"It's almost dark. Will they stay in Sifang Town tonight?" Madam Zhan's voice was tinged with tears.
"It should be, but none of us can leave the city."
Madam Zhan had this idea, but she was stopped before she could say anything. She felt even more sad. Although it was only a few days, the most torturous thing was that people were so close but couldn't see each other.
"Behead grandpa, behead grandma."
A pleasant and slightly joyful voice sounded in their ears, which startled Zhan Yi and Madam Zhan. They stopped and turned around, only to find Sang Zhi standing by the city wall.
My heart skipped a beat, and the words "behead grandpa, behead grandma" rang in my ears?
Who should I call?
"Behead grandpa, behead grandma." Sang Zhi took two steps forward and called out again.
Zhan Yi suddenly came to his senses, his face filled with panic. He pulled his wife back two steps and saluted: "Greetings to the Eighth Prince."
Madam Zhan followed Zhan Yi's movements and saluted.
"Grandpa Zhan, Grandma Zhan, we are family, there is no need to be so formal." Sang Zhi stepped forward, put his hands on Zhan Yi's arms, and helped him up.
Zhan Yi was completely bewildered. "The Eighth Prince is of noble status. Even though he is outside the palace, etiquette cannot be abandoned."
My own family?
How come they are family?
Madam Zhan was also surprised, her eyes full of confusion. Their Zhan family had no dealings with the Eighth Prince for many years, so how could he be considered a family member?
"Grandpa Zhan, Grandma Zhan, are you going back home?" Sang Zhi was in a good mood, his magnetic voice was charming, and anyone who heard it would be confused.
"Ah... yes, yes, Eighth Prince, it's getting dark, so we'll go ahead." Zhan Yi supported Madam Zhan and bowed as a gesture of greeting.
Madam Zhan raised her eyes before leaving. She had seldom left the house or moved around the palace for many years. She had only met the Eighth Prince twice in her early years.
I haven't seen him for six or seven years. I only heard my husband and Zhan Chi mention him occasionally.
It seemed like all of his deeds involved bloodshed. After that, there were more and more rumors about him in the capital. Ultimately, the rumors were all bad, and they were crazy. He was killing people like crazy, and the red pupil was possessed by a Rakshasa...
Seeing him today, he seems nothing like the rumors. He is extremely handsome, even more handsome than the prince, and his red eyes are gentle and not scary.
"Something seems to be wrong with the Eighth Prince." Zhan Yi came down from the city wall, feeling very dazed.
Madam Zhan nodded: "It is indeed different from the rumors."
"Not only is he different from the rumors, he's completely different from before." Zhan Yi thought for a moment and said, "That violent aura in him seems to have disappeared."
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