Jiang Yuan
After hearing this, Fu Huaiying realized that the emperor did not completely trust her.
The Jinyiwei and Qiliyuan were both dependent on the emperor and the ones he trusted the most, but Emperor Huanyu didn't even mention such a big thing. She still got a hint from Ji Yuan.
"Also, the Fu family will be back in a few days, Huaiying, you have to be careful."
Fu Huaiying nodded. "Since I've done it, I'm not afraid of their revenge. Besides, you're here for me."
Lin Yanan laughed, "That's right, I'm here, no one will bully you."
Fu Huaiying walked half a step ahead of him, feeling the hot early summer breeze blowing in her face. "But, I've been thinking about one thing these days."
"What?"
"The year my mother passed away, my grandfather was still alive. He brought her into the mansion. My grandfather had been an official for many years and never participated in factional disputes. Could he really have risked the lives of his entire clan just to preserve a little of his master's bloodline?"
"Do you think something is fishy?"
"I'm sure there's something wrong with this. When my mother died, my grandfather said nothing, as if he knew it all along. He also took me with him and didn't have anyone teach me about women's work. Instead, he taught me how to be an official and how to read and write, just like my mother did."
She paused, unable to recall her grandfather's appearance. "It's as if he and my mother had known for a long time that I would become an official. If he didn't stop me because he was afraid of the consequences and wanted to eliminate my mother and eliminate the remaining trouble, that would make sense. But if that's the case, it's even more strange for him to teach me the ways of being an official, because if I become an official, I'll be more likely to be exposed under the nose of Your Majesty."
"These things have puzzled me for years, and only today do I have some guesses."
"What guess?"
"I can't tell you for now, wait until I confirm it."
Fu Huaiying sighed and prayed that it was not what she guessed.
As the two were talking, Wen Chuyan and Chen Huanli also came over, leading their horses.
"Teacher!" Chen Huanli excitedly raised the rabbit in his hand and ran towards her, "Look, this is the rabbit I caught."
By the time Fu Huaiying turned around, the person had already rushed in front of her. She looked at the rabbit's injured right foot and smiled, "Your Highness is really amazing. He has been learning for less than a month and he can already hunt rabbits."
Fu Huaiying never hesitated to praise him, no matter in which aspect. After all, when the matter was accomplished, he would be the emperor. Rather than being strict and straightforward, being gentle and considerate could win the emperor's favor. Chen Huanli's ears turned red, and he felt a little flattered by the praise.
Seeing that Fu Huaiying's eyes were on the Fourth Prince, Lin Yan'an couldn't help feeling a little jealous.
"I hunted a bear a while ago, and the bear skin is still on my grandfather's bed."
Fu Huaiying laughed, "It's so hot, it's really hard for the old marquis."
"Sister Huaiying!"
Fu Huaiying turned to look at him. His face was filled with anger. She wanted to coax him, but she was not one to coax others. She just replied calmly, "Stop it."
Wen Chuyan stepped forward and said, "Don't stand here. The sun is so strong that it's very hot. There's a small courtyard in front with trees and a pavilion. It will be cooler there."
Fu Huaiying was also sweating. She wiped the sweat with a handkerchief and nodded in agreement to his proposal.
"Then listen to my brother."
Lin Yan'an followed Fu Huaiying closely, Chen Huanli followed suit, and Wen Chuyan had to lag two steps behind.
But as soon as they entered the villa, they saw a disheveled woman rushing towards them. Fu Huaiying subconsciously supported her, and the two of them took two steps back.
Fortunately, Lin Yan'an reacted in time and quickly put his arm around her shoulders, preventing her from falling.
The woman was wearing the clothes of a palace maid and knelt in front of Fu Huaiying, looking up at her with tears in her eyes.
"Fu Zhibi...save me...save me..."
Fu Huaiying frowned and pulled the man up, "What's wrong?"
The woman kept crying, and it was the first time that Fu Huaiying realized that he had such patience that he could wait until she finished crying.
She was helpless, as there were only men around her, so they could only help her tidy up her clothes and wipe her tears with a handkerchief.
"Master Jiang... he wants to flirt with me... write... please help me..."
"Master Jiang?" Fu Huaiying turned and glanced at Lin Yan'an.
The latter understood and immediately asked, "Which Lord Jiang? Is he the Crown Prince's uncle?"
"……yes……"
"Didn't he just get released?"
It is a serious crime to make irresponsible remarks about the king, not to mention that he was talking nonsense in a crowded place like Wanhua Tower. According to the law, he should be executed, but the prince defended him, so the matter was easily dropped and he was only given thirty lashes.
After listening to the maid's sobbing, Fu Huaiying sneered, "I wonder if these thirty lashes aren't heavy enough, or if he's just unlucky. Others would have to stay in bed for ten days or half a month, but he's only been in bed for so long?"
But Fu Huaiying was not stupid. How come this palace maid rushed up to them crying as soon as they entered the villa? She recognized her at a glance. Although she was sobbing, she was able to organize her words and tell her story. It was obvious that she was coming for them and wanted to use her as a pawn. I think it was King Huan.
Seeing that she didn't move at all, the palace maid started sobbing again and said that she didn't want to live anymore.
Fu Huaiying rubbed his brows and said, "Get up first, and we'll talk about it after we see His Majesty."
"Where's that person? You bitch! You better pray I don't catch you!"
As soon as she finished speaking, two people ran out from the woods with angry voices.
Jiang Yu'an was tying his belt while cursing. When the bitch saw him, she pounced on him, winked at him and said she wanted to be his concubine. How could he refuse such a beautiful woman?
The two of them started to take off their clothes in a passionate mood. However, before they could get what they wanted, she stabbed him with a knife and let him run away.
Jiang Yu'an came out, only to see Chunhua, disheveled, hugging Fu Huaiying and crying. His face darkened. What else did he not understand? This was a plot.
"Fu Zhibi is so calculating!"
Ji Yu'an was furious and rushed forward, drawing his sword and starting to chop.
Fu Huaiying was too lazy to waste time arguing with this idiot, nor did she hide, she just glanced at him.
Lin Yan'an's expression turned stern, and he raised his foot to kick. He was a military general and had great strength to begin with, and with the full force of this kick, he actually kicked Jiang Yu'an away, and his sword fell to the side.
"Who the hell are you? Are you still asleep? Open your eyes and look at who's in front of you." Lin Yan'an looked down at him with contempt, "Do you think you can touch Fu Zhibi?"
Jiang Yu'an had been in poor health due to excessive indulgence, and after being kicked by Lin Yan'an, he could no longer speak. He was covered in cold sweats, vomited blood, and fainted.
Fu Huaiying looked at Jiang Yu'an, who lay on the ground like a dead pig, and said, "Leave it to His Majesty to decide."
Wen Chuyan nodded, walked out, called a few people, and asked them to lift Ji Yu'an up and walk out.
Lin Yan'an snorted coldly and followed Fu Huaiying.
"This is the prince's uncle, how dare you do this? Aren't you afraid they will seek revenge?"
Lin Yan'an disagreed. "He dared to swing his sword at you. My kick was a light blow. Besides, his nonsense in Wanhua Tower has already completely offended Your Majesty. As for the Crown Prince, if he could have calculated me, he wouldn't have been in King Huan's hands before."
"You're quite accurate."
Lin Yanan looked down at her, quietly reached out and held her hand.
Fu Huaiying raised her head. "What are you doing now?"
"Sister Huaiying, guess what will happen to him if we send him before His Majesty now?"
"It's only about twenty or thirty lashes."
Lin Yan'an shook his head and smiled in an unfathomable way.
Fu Huaiying pinched his palm and said, "Just say what you want to say."
"Jiang Huai returned to the capital today to report on his work. He is probably kneeling before His Majesty right now."
Fu Huaiying rubbed her brows. How could she have forgotten about this? The flood in the south had been resolved, and Jiang Huai should be punished, but he couldn't be beheaded directly. His Majesty's anger had not yet dissipated. If they sent Ji Yu'an over, His Majesty would have a way to vent his anger, and he might just be beheaded directly.
But if the person died, the prince would definitely hold a grudge against them. Both of them were the prince's uncles. One was incompetent and the other forced a palace maid. Both of them had to be punished. Yet they died together. Would the prince believe it was a coincidence?
Fu Huaiying sighed, "Poor Queen, she has to deal with such a brother and a brother like this. There's really no way this will end."
Lin Yan'an held her hand tightly, raised his other hand and pointed at Chen Huanli who was walking in front.
Fu Huaiying lowered her eyes and stopped talking.
The road to becoming an emperor is paved with countless dead bones. Chen Huanli is so young, and his life experience is like a sword hanging over their heads. If they take a wrong step, no one will survive. Who is more pitiful?
When they brought Jiang Yu'an into the hall, the ground was covered with ink stains and the inkstone had fallen to the ground, with one corner knocked off.
Jiang Yu'an woke up in time. He woke up the moment he entered the palace. He struggled to get up and rushed forward, tears streaming down his face. "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! You must make the decision for me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, another inkstone fell from above.
"Shut up!"
Emperor Huanyu was still furious. The south had mishandled the situation, and all the poultry and crops were destroyed in the water. There was also an epidemic. He wished he could chop down Jiang Huai. He had just been dragged out and beaten, and now another Jiang Yu'an showed up. These two brothers were not from the same family, but they looked the same.
Emperor Huanyu turned around and saw the people kneeling below. He raised his hand and said, "Huaiying, go ahead."
Fu Huaiying stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I was at the martial arts training ground today. The sun was too strong, so I went to the other courtyard to escape the heat. However, I ran into a palace maid who ran out and begged me to save her, saying that Lord Jiang was trying to force her to do something improper."
She paused, then continued, "I certainly couldn't believe her words alone, so I planned to ask Lord Jiang if this was true. But Lord Jiang rushed out, sword in hand, hurling obscenities and attempting to chop off my head. It's difficult for me to handle such a matter, so I can only ask Your Majesty to make the decision."
Chunhua cooperated and knelt down and sobbed.
How could Emperor Huanyu not know what kind of person Jiang Yu'an is? He has been bullying men and women for years, and he is able to act like a bully in the capital because he has a sister who is the queen.
He was in a really bad mood today and didn't bother to ask any further questions. He just waved his hand and said, "Come here, drag him down and chop him off!"
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Spare me! Sister! Sister! Save me! Save me!!"
When the prince heard the news that Jiang Huai was dismissed from office, he hurried over, but saw Jiang Yu'an being dragged away.
"How dare you! Who allowed you to drag Lord Jiang like this?"
Ji Yuan bowed, "Your Highness, this is His Majesty's wish."
As he spoke, the Jinyiwei next to him raised his knife, and with a flick of his hand, the knife came down. Jiang Yu'an lost his voice instantly, his head rolled down, and his cloudy eyes looked straight at the prince.
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