Hearing this, Qian Tao had somewhat woken up. The Qian family had indeed been framed, but they were not completely innocent. We couldn't blame King Zhong for taking advantage of his scheme and using the Qian family as a stepping stone.
If King Zhong insists on seizing this clue and pursuing it to the end, the Qian family will never be able to escape unscathed, and they will definitely pay a heavy price!
After thinking about it, Qian Tao expressed his position and said, "Your Highness, please tell me, if you need anything from my Qian family, we will fully cooperate."
At this time, Qu Moxuan, who was just here to make soy sauce, became embarrassed and realized that he seemed to have heard something he shouldn't have heard, "Well... how about I go out first?"
Zhao Mengqi couldn't help but laugh. He didn't expect that this rough guy was actually not as rough as he looked. "That's not necessary. I believe you won't talk about Lao Qu everywhere, right?"
"That's natural. I'm not that kind of person. Your Highness can rest assured. In fact, I don't understand what you are saying. But if what happened today leaks out, Your Highness, you will be the first to ask me." Qu Moxuan Grinning and patting his chest.
Zhao Mengqi nodded, "You can tell from one glance that Lao Qu is a trustworthy person."
It's not that he is so gullible, but it's just that this matter is considered a conspiracy. Even if someone knows about it, it doesn't matter. It won't have much impact. It's better to win people's hearts by the way.
In fact, he did not expect that the Qian family would give in so quickly. After thinking about it, he felt that it might not be that simple. The Qian family might have secretly made a calculation, but now it is better to just go with the flow. At worst, the soldiers will come to cover up the water.
"To be honest, no matter how you and I guess, Princess Qian is still the biggest suspect until the truth comes to light. If your Qian family can express sincerity, I can give you time to prove your innocence."
Sincerity?
Qian Tao was a little confused, not quite understanding what King Zhong wanted from his sincerity.
Concubine Qian, on the other hand, probably had some ideas, so she took her brother aside to discuss for a while.
After a while, the two of them returned to their seats. Qian Tao couldn't hide his surprise and helplessness on his face. He respectfully said to Zhao Mengqi, "Your Highness, my Qian family has done many things wrong in the past and sown evil causes. However, the Qian family has always upheld the family rules and ancestral rules." I am not an arrogant and unprincipled person. Now I am willing to plead guilty to His Highness on behalf of the Qian family and try my best to make up for the mistakes I have made in order to seek forgiveness from Your Highness. Furthermore, from now on, my Qian family will definitely abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side. Only Your Highness will obey."
Zhao Mengqi smiled and said, "I don't care what you say, only what you do."
"Your Highness, the previous matter of blocking the city gate was indeed instructed by my sister-in-law, and the person who carried it out was also a member of my Qian family. For this reason, the Qian family will order Qian Guozhong to resign from all official positions. If Your Highness needs it, you can also submit it to me. Write a self-confession and give an account to the officials involved." Qian Tao said the first point.
Zhao Mengqi thought for a moment, "I can resign, but I'll hold off on the rest for now. Well, by the way, Zhang Nanming, the magistrate of Shanyin County, I think is a suitable candidate for the magistrate. What do you think?"
"This..." Qian Tao became embarrassed.
It would be quite difficult for Zhang Nanming to take over as the prefect of Shaoxing, given that his qualifications and grades were so different. The Qian family might be able to do it, but the price would certainly be high.
However, since he wanted to repair his relationship with King Zhong, he had to grit his teeth and accept it, "Wei Chen also feels that Zhang Nanming is very suitable and will definitely recommend it to the court with all his strength."
Concubine Qian said, "Your Highness, as things have come to this, I should no longer occupy the position of Princess Rong, but this matter cannot be changed easily. Firstly, the Qian family cannot withstand this blow, and secondly, the court may not agree. The turmoil has only caused more trouble for His Highness and Madam Huang, so in order to make up for it, I will report to the court, please make Mrs. Huang the country's wife, and ask for the title of princess for Jian Niang."
In the eyes of future generations, these are just false names, but in fact, status is extremely important in feudal society, and all have corresponding treatment. It is not easy to get it at all.
Many people's life-long goal is only to have their wives and children, to honor their ancestors, and to have their biological mothers and sisters have their royal titles. Zhao Mengqi can do it himself in the future, but since the Qian family is willing to do it for him, why not do it.
"Then I have Princess Laoqian." Zhao Mengqi clasped his hands to express his gratitude.
Then Qian Tao added, "A few days later, I will contact some ministers with whom I can talk easily, and together we will submit a letter to the officials, asking for the establishment of a prince."
Please appoint a prince, of course Zhao Mengqi will be appointed. Whether it can be successful is another matter. This means that the forces of the Qian family will openly join Zhao Mengqi's command.
Zhao Mengqi weighed it up and felt that it was not the right time. "We will talk about this later. There is no need to talk about it in the heat of the moment."
"Then I will follow His Highness' wishes. The Qian family is always waiting for a call, but if there is a need, it is our duty to do so." Qian Tao's attitude was very sincere, as if he was trying to make up for his past mistakes. "Besides, Wei Chen doesn't know what to do to compare. To express your sincerity properly, how about letting the dog accompany His Highness?"
Does this mean that you want to mortgage the Qian family's legitimate son to you as a servant? In other words, making protons?
Unexpectedly, Zhao Mengqi couldn't help but look at the chubby Qian Long, deeply doubting what else this guy could do besides eating.
Qian Long was even more shocked when he heard what his father said. His father was going to sell him! ?
Zhao Mengqi felt that Qian Long was of no use to him and had to take care of the food. Isn't it unfair? So he showed disgust and said, "I'm afraid this is not appropriate. My son is not suitable to enter the palace. Speaking of which, he is not as good as the two people at your door." I really like the couplets when I see them, and I really want to take them back to appreciate them for some time."
Qian Long was stunned again when he heard this. What does it mean? Despised? Could it be that in the eyes of King Zhong, he was not even as good as two pieces of wood?
Qian Tao didn't care what his son was thinking, he was very troubled, "Your Highness, this couplet is a family motto written by the ancestors of the Qian family. I'm afraid it won't be good for Your Highness to take it away..."
Before he finished speaking, Concubine Qian said, "Brother! Your Highness is just taking it back for a few days for appreciation. When the truth about the poisoning is revealed, he will definitely send it back. Since we want to express our sincerity, we should naturally follow His Highness's wishes. Also, since Qian Long is not suitable to enter the palace, let Duo Niang accompany His Highness."
"Ah?" Qian Tao was stunned when he heard this, and looked at Concubine Qian in surprise, "Li Niang, how is this possible? Du Niang is a daughter, and Yunying is not married..."
Concubine Qian quickly winked at him and said, "Brother, it doesn't matter. His Highness has a noble character, so there is nothing to worry about having Duo Niang by his side."
Qian Tao's mind changed and he immediately understood what Concubine Qian meant. In fact, she had not given up her previous plan at all. She still wanted to marry the Qian family's legitimate daughter to the royal family and become the next queen. However, the goal was changed to one that she was not optimistic about before. Zhao Mengqi, whose market price is soaring now!
After thinking about it carefully, the Qian family has always wanted to unite Zhao and Qian. In the past, the two brothers and sisters just had differences in methods. Now, with this change, can this difference be resolved perfectly?
