imperial study room
"What did you say? Zhou Ping is dead? When did it happen and how did he die?"
The emperor had been in a bad mood for the past two days because of the death of the third prince. Now that he learned about Zhou Ping's death, he became furious and said, "What does the Ministry of Punishment do for food? Why do you let people die?"
Eunuch Liu was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and said quickly, "I don't know who spread the news about what the third prince did. Now there is a turmoil in the city. The people hate the third prince and Zhou Ping for teaming up to kill so many border officers, so a large group of People went to Zhou's house to ask for an explanation.
Zhou Ping didn't want to hurt his family, so he... committed suicide. "
suicide?
Wait a minute, "I have told you all these things that the third prince did. Who told him?"
Eunuch Liu shook his head, and His Majesty said loudly, "Check, check carefully for me." After a pause, the emperor said again, "Go and call Commander Zhang over."
Zhang Yuanshan had a rest today. When he saw Eunuch Liu coming over, he immediately knew what was going on.
After all, Zhou Ping's death caused quite a stir, and he was the commander of the Crane Guard, so it was easy to know this. I just didn’t expect His Majesty to let He Wei investigate this matter.
It seems that His Majesty is beginning to doubt the second prince.
When Eunuch Liu took Commander Zhang to the royal study, the second prince's people saw him, so they immediately told the second prince about the matter. The second prince didn't think anything was wrong at first, until an hour later, a spy came again News was sent that His Majesty had handed over the matter to He Wei for investigation.
Only then did the second prince become completely worried.
What are Crane Guards? They don't care whether you are a relative of the emperor, a prince or a princess, as long as you commit a crime, they will bring you to His Majesty.
And they are only sincere to His Majesty. The second prince also tried to win over Zhang Yuanshan before, but unfortunately they all failed.
Originally, he thought that things this time would be like when the third prince died. His father made a big noise and then revealed the matter.
That's why he had the courage to plan what happened today.
If he had known that his father cared so much about this matter, he would not have done anything like this on his own initiative.
It's just that it's too late to say this now. Now that things are happening, it’s better to think about what to do as soon as possible.
With He Wei's ability, it shouldn't take long to find him. He must find a way to blame others, but who should he blame?
Yes, the third prince’s mortal enemy.
The person Xian Fei hates to the core must be Tao Yaoyao now...
Tao Ranju.
"Miss, the second prince is here. He said he has something to do with the lady." Qiu Gui always felt that the second prince came with bad intentions. When he came in to talk about the matter, he couldn't help but mutter, "Miss, you're going to start a fight later." Be careful and don’t be plotted by others.”
"I know, you little girl, when did you worry so much? Don't worry, your lady and I are not a vegetarian. Anyone who wants to harm me, I will definitely fight back."
Tao Yaoyao was also curious as to why the second prince came to him at this time.
"Qiu Gui, did anything happen outside today?"
He fell asleep as soon as he came back and didn't wake up until just now.
Hearing this, Qiu Gui immediately recounted what happened that morning in detail. When she said that Zhou Ping was forced to death by the people, Tao Yaoyao frowned, "A man who could kill tens of thousands of soldiers at the border was actually forced to death by the people." Damn it. It’s ridiculous even if you say it.”
What's even more ridiculous is that the third prince's crimes were not known to anyone when he was alive. Instead, they were revealed after he died. Are the people behind the scenes mocking the court's incompetence?
Or are you mocking His Majesty's partiality?
If the death of the third prince was caused by the second prince, then what role did the second prince play in what happened today? Is he also using this matter to express his dissatisfaction with His Majesty?
I don’t know what the emperor’s expression will be when he finds out about this.
"It won't look good anyway."
Qiu Gui, an outsider, didn't have a good face when he heard Tao Yaoyao's analysis. As the emperor of the Ninth Five Years, it was strange that he had a good face, but this had nothing to do with them.
But Qiu Gui was even more worried about the second prince's intention.
"Don't worry, this is the Tao family. Even if the second prince wants to kill me, he will never be in the Tao family." What's more, if something happens to her again at this time, the second prince will not be able to escape unscathed, no matter how capable he is.
So she was sure that the second prince came here today not to kill her.
However, the weasel’s sudden New Year greetings to the rooster must not be a good move.
"Let's go. Since everyone has come to our door, we can't hide in the house all the time. If we go out to see him, soldiers will stop us and water will cover us."
When the master and servant came to the front hall, Tao Shi'an also came back. When he learned that the second prince was coming, he hurried over to see him.
"Master Tao, you're welcome. I'm just here to sit down. The eldest lady was unjustly imprisoned a few days ago. I'm now the head of the Sixth Department, so I should make this trip."
When Tao Yaoyao came over, she happened to hear this sentence.
What a joke. When she was in prison, he never showed up once. Now that she came out safely, he came to her door.
This excuse is not at all serious.
"My daughter pays homage to the second prince." Tao Yaoyao stepped forward to salute, and the second prince personally stepped forward to help her up. Seeing this, Tao Shi'an looked thoughtful, and Tao Yaoyao also looked wary.
"Thank you, Second Prince. I wonder why the Second Prince came to see my daughter today?" Tao Yaoyao didn't like this Hongmen Banquet and just wanted to end it as soon as possible.
The second prince felt unhappy when he saw that she showed no signs of admiration or shyness when facing her. You must know that no matter where he went before, every woman he saw would fall in love with him.
Tao Yaoyao was the only one who just wanted to send him away quickly after seeing him. Seeing this, the second prince was displeased and at the same time felt a desire to conquer in his heart.
If Tao Yaoyao knew that her words had lured out the second prince's desire for conquest, she would have acted a little greasier just now to save herself trouble.
"You were wronged by the Zhou family case. This prince came here in person today to apologize to you." After the second prince finished speaking, the guard presented a brocade box.
Tao Yaoyao stood up in panic, "Second Prince, I can't help it. The truth of this case can be revealed, and I will be very happy. I can't have the Second Prince's wishes for me."
The guard stood aside, and the second prince remained motionless until he spoke.
Tao Yaoyao stood opposite the guard, with her hands behind her back, and then looked at the second prince with a smile, "The second prince is busy with official duties, and there should be a lot of things to do later, so I will not keep the second prince."
The second prince was thinking about how to take Tao Yaoyao down in one fell swoop. Who knew that she would want him to leave so quickly? He suddenly became ashamed.
When Tao Shi'an saw this, he quickly glared at her. This daughter didn't know whether she was really stupid or pretending to be stupid. She was not usually very smart. Today, the second prince came to visit her. Why was she still so reserved?
Does she really like King Dingbei?
Your Majesty hates King Dingbei the most. From Tao Shian's point of view, Tao Yaoyao can marry anyone, except Xie Lan.
"You kid, what are you talking about? The second prince can come to our Tao family as a guest. That is our Tao family's blessing." After saying that, he looked at Qiu Gui and said, "What are you doing standing here? Hurry up and serve tea."
The teacups at hand of the Second Prince are all full, so why check?
Tao Yaoyao lowered his head and rolled his eyes, then raised his head again and said with a smile, "Dad, aren't I afraid of delaying the second prince's business?" After saying that, he looked at the second prince and said, "Your Highness, you didn't misunderstand. I am a piece of cake." I have good intentions, but if I am misunderstood by His Highness, I will be guilty."
Tao Yaoyao wanted to disgust the second prince and send him away, but when Tao Yanyan learned that the second prince had come to visit, he ran over in a hurry without caring about his injuries.
"Your Majesty pays homage to the Second Prince." Tao Yanyan deliberately made a painful expression as he saluted.
Tao Shi'an saw this and said displeased, "What's wrong with you?"
"Dad." Tao Yanyan wanted this effect. When Tao Shi'an opened his mouth, he immediately told the story of Tao Yaoyao's beating in detail, adding more details to let the second prince know what Tao Yaoyao was like. people.
Pay attention to her at the same time.
I have to say that Tao Yanyan's plan was quite good. Unfortunately, the second prince was an extremely realistic person. He originally came here today just to frame her, but later, after being provoked by her to win, he also took a fancy to the Chu family behind her.
What's wrong with Tao Yanyan? She's not as good looking as Tao Yaoyao, and she's still a concubine. Even if the second prince is looking for a concubine, he won't look for her like this.
"Tao Yaoyao, you hit your sister again." Tao Shi'an didn't expect that not long after she came back, she would cause trouble.
When Tao Yaoyao opened his mouth to refute, the second prince stood up and spoke for him, "Master Tao, you didn't ask anything, why do you think this matter is the eldest lady's fault?
Didn't the eldest lady just say that the second lady took over her yard, so she took action. "
Sisters Tao Shi'an and Tao Yaoyao did not expect that the second prince would help Tao Yaoyao speak. The three of them were stunned at the same time, and then Tao Shi'an was the first to recover.
"Second Prince, I made you laugh. This girl is unreasonable and unforgiving. Moreover, this matter was my decision. It has nothing to do with Second Girl..."
"So what Master Tao means is that you are the one who is partial to others. No wonder the eldest lady is angry?" The second prince misinterpreted Tao Shian's meaning.
If Tao Yaoyao had said such words, Tao Shi'an would have definitely scolded her back, but now that it was the second prince who was refuting her, Tao Shi'an would not dare to scold anyone.
Just when his peripheral vision glanced at Tao Yaoyao, he gave her a warning look.
Tao Yaoyao was very aggrieved by this. She still didn't know what was going on. What was Tao Shian's look like?
"Second Prince, my father is right. I was indeed wrong in this matter. You really don't have to help me say it." After Tao Yaoyao finished speaking, he stood up uncharacteristically, "Father, I really know that I was wrong. I’m going to ground myself now.”
After speaking, Tao Shian turned around and left without waiting for Tao Shian to speak.
Tao Shian and the second prince were stunned at the same time. Tao Yanyan looked proud.
