Su Jingchen knew very well that the two of them must have something to say. Although he was curious, he also knew that if he continued to stay here, he would only be asking for trouble, so he could only nod and agree with a smile.
"General Qin, you are so thoughtful. I am also tired. I will go and rest for a while. If there is anything, please call me anytime."
Qin Zheng smiled broadly, "Okay, Your Highness the Fourth Prince, don't worry. Come, quickly take Your Highness the Fourth Prince to rest."
Qin Ran heard the voice and stood up, slowly walking away with Su Jingchen.
Without outsiders around, Su Jingyao was too lazy to pretend for even a second, and the anger on his face was as real as day.
"It's all because of that damn Su Jingchen. If it weren't for him, I would have arrived earlier! I tried many ways along the way, but I just couldn't get rid of him.
He must have done it on purpose, fearing I would benefit. Originally, the emperor only intended for me to come, but he was the one who begged the emperor.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have any part in this matter!"
The emotions that Su Jingyao had been suppressing all the way finally burst out at this moment, and he really didn't hold back at all.
Qin Zheng had heard some of this from Qin Ran before, so he was not surprised.
"Don't be angry. No one would want to give up such a great achievement. It's normal for him to want to do this. But don't worry, your uncle is here and won't let him take advantage of you."
Su Jingyao sat nonchalantly on the chair, "What do you know? I don't know what my mother did to anger my father some time ago, and she was actually punished to be confined for a month.
When I set out to go and see it, my father refused. I asked my sister, but she didn't know either.
I always feel that something is not right. Although my father treats Zhaorou and me as usual, I always feel that there is something wrong with the way he looks at me.
This matter is very important. I must get the credit this time so that I can go back and ask my father to release my mother.
When the time comes, my mother will arrange for people to help me, and maybe I can be crowned king, and then I will have some real power.
Uncle, you must help me with this matter!"
Qin Zheng was a little surprised to hear his sister was punished. "Of course I'm helping you, but your mother was actually put in solitary confinement? How is that possible?"
The Emperor has always loved you three the most, how could he bear to do this? Did someone frame your mother? Have you arranged for someone to contact and investigate?
Su Jingyao was a little discouraged, "Of course I did, but all the people I arranged to get close to my mother were stopped in the middle.
By chance, my mother took great pains to get some news out, but it only said that she was safe.
Although I was put in solitary confinement, I didn't suffer in other ways. I just couldn't come out.
I thought that someone might have framed my mother, and my father probably didn't believe it, so this was probably a show for others to see."
Qin Zheng was unusually perceptive, noticing the difference. He frowned and shook his head, "Not really. If it was just a pretense, they wouldn't even deny me a visit."
But there has been no movement, so I think the problem should not be too big. This time when you go back, you must find a way to see your mother.
We have to know what happened so we can find a way to save people!
In this case, the credit for this time must not be shared with others. You just went to the next door, didn't you arrange for someone to go in?"
Su Jingyao shook his head in frustration, "What else can I say? I wanted to go in but was not even allowed in, let alone arranged for someone to go in. This cousin of mine is really incredible. Now that he has some military power in his hands, he actually doesn't take me seriously!
Uncle, don't blame me for not giving you face. When I ascend the throne, I will definitely demote him to a commoner. No one's pleas will be of any use then!
I'm doing this for your sake, uncle. If it were anyone else, I would have killed him!"
As he said this, Su Jingyao still felt as if he had made a great sacrifice, but Qin Zheng didn't care at all and waved his hand.
"You can do whatever you want with him. This kid takes after his mother; he's annoying and old-fashioned. It's better if he's gone! He's already disowned me anyway."
Since he is not a member of the Qin family, his life or death has nothing to do with me. He is just a son, and I have more than one!
"Oh, you're just in time. I was just wondering how your cousin Ming is doing. I haven't received a reply to the letters I sent home recently. Could something have happened?"
Su Jingyao's expression was a little stiff. Before he came, his father had told him not to reveal any news about the Qin family to his uncle, saying that he was worried that it would affect the morale of the army.
But he knew very well in his heart that his uncle was his greatest support, so he was also afraid that if he didn't tell his uncle now, he would be angry and alienate him when he found out later.
It doesn’t matter to him how the war goes. What’s more important is whether he can firmly grasp the hearts of his uncle’s family and make them serve him.
So he only hesitated for a moment and then told everyone clearly what happened in the capital.
Qin Zheng was furious and threw all the pens, ink, paper and inkstone on the table to the ground.
"What a jerk the Li family is! How dare they bully my wife and children while I'm away! I'll remember this. When I return to Beijing, we'll settle all our old and new grudges together!"
Su Jingyao was a little scared when he saw him so angry. No matter how much Qin Zheng loved him in the past, he was not Qin Zheng's biological son after all.
Moreover, Qin Zheng has been fighting on the border for years, and he has a bit of murderous aura about him, which Su Jingyao can't stand.
Afraid that his uncle would lose his temper and kiss him in anger, he quickly stepped forward to comfort him, "Uncle, don't be too angry. Fortunately, the emperor didn't punish you severely.
I went to see my cousin, who is now studying at the Imperial College. Although it is a bit tiring, it is always good to learn something. No matter what, my cousin will inherit his uncle's legacy in the future, and it is really inappropriate for him to be so lazy before.
As for Zhou, although she was punished to copy scriptures and was not allowed to go out until she finished copying, her food, clothing and other expenses were the same as usual and she was not treated harshly at all.
After all, Li Yin had a broken leg, so the emperor had to pretend to appease the Li family's anger.
But it was a good thing this way. My cousin was in the Imperial College, so the Li family wouldn't dare mess around. If Zhou didn't go out, the Li family wouldn't find fault with her.
It’s not too late to find a way to take revenge when you come back, uncle.
Actually, I wanted to help plead for mercy at that time, but my father was right. Even if I didn't have the heart to do it, I still had to do something on the surface.
But, after all, it was me who failed to take good care of my cousin, uncle, if you are angry, blame me. I am here, or you can just hit me twice to vent your anger."
Su Jingyao pretended to be obedient and lowered his head, which made Qin Zheng feel soft-hearted.
He actually knew Zhou and Ming'er's personalities very well, so he had already guessed something when they didn't reply.
Just as Su Jingyao said, it's fine now. At least he is content that both mother and son are safe and sound.
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