After Emperor An returned to the palace, the officials in the court also dispersed.
The crowd around them was still talking about the excitement before the army set off and the farewell of His Highness the Crown Prince. Yue Jian protected Tang Ning and Xue Ru and squeezed out of the crowd, while Qian Qiyue pulled Wang Yuzhen behind.
After coming out of the crowded place at the front, Qian Qiyue opened her mouth to say something about the prince, but Tang Ning, who was familiar with her temperament, reached out and stopped her.
Tang Ning said softly: "I heard that Xijue Tower has a new snack called Taoyu Silver Silk Rolls, and there is also a Golden Jade Brewed I don't know what it is. Let's go over and have a look?"
Seeing people walking around and rubbing shoulders, Qian Qiyue resisted the desire to ask and followed Tang Ning out of the main street.
After a few people got on their carriage, the carriage began to move around.
Qian Qiyue couldn't wait to speak: "Tang Ning, what happened to the prince just now? Is he crazy? He actually slapped His Majesty in the face in public?"
Tang Ning said: "I don't know either."
Wang Yuzhen was worried at the side: "Sister Tang, I just saw that there was nothing wrong with His Majesty's face when he left, but Eunuch Feng looked like he was extremely scared."
"There were so many people here just now, and the prince openly did something that exceeded the rules. Does the Duke know about this..."
As soon as she finished asking, she saw Tang Ning looking at her, and even Xue Ru beside her frowned.
Wang Yuzhen suddenly realized that she shouldn't ask this question.
The close relationship between the Crown Prince and Duke Ding was well known throughout the court. If Duke Ding had not insisted on recommending him that day, and because the Crown Prince had previously offended His Majesty and was treated coldly by the detested Duke, it would have been absolutely impossible for him to take over the East Palace.
The prince was so arrogant and embarrassed Emperor An in public. If Duke Dingguo didn't know that the prince did it without authorization, it means that there is a rift between the two of them and the prince has second thoughts about Duke Ding.
If Duke Dingguo had known about it for a long time and had given instructions, it would mean that they had intended to overtake the Holy Emperor and even had other plans. With Duke Ding's current power in the court and the prince's prestige in overtaking His Majesty, the situation in the court was already subtle. The balance will be broken instantly...
No matter which one it is, if it spreads, it will be detrimental to Ding Guogong.
Wang Yuzhen showed regret on her face and said quickly: "I'm sorry, Sister Tang, I didn't intend to inquire about this matter, nor did I intend to spy on Duke Dingguo and the Crown Prince. I shouldn't have asked these questions..."
Seeing the panic in the little girl's eyes, Tang Ning said, "It's okay, I know you are worried about me and my brother."
Seeing Tang Ning smiling, as if she really didn't mind, Wang Yuzhen breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed.
"It's good that Sister Tang didn't misunderstand. I'm just afraid that the prince will act too much and implicate the Duke."
"My father was advised by Sister Tang and Duke Guo before, and fell into the eyes of Grand Master Liang. Yesterday, news came out in the palace that my father is expected to be admitted to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. I don't know much about the affairs of the Central Committee, but I shouldn't I asked rashly, but Sister Tang just pretended that I hadn’t mentioned it..."
Qian Qiyue next to her said carelessly: "Look at you, what are you afraid of? You just care about Tangning so she won't misunderstand him. Besides, the prince suddenly went crazy today. Who wouldn't be curious."
"But this matter probably has nothing to do with your Xiao Yan. I just saw that his and my father's expressions were not very good."
Before Tang Ning could answer, Qian Qiyue said to herself:
"The prince has always had that kind of temper. He is so proud of his achievements but also conceited and incompetent. He was almost beaten to death by your majesty when he exposed his scandals. Later, he did not restrain himself. A few days ago, I accidentally heard my father and elder brother talking about the prince. He got involved with the Cui family, and seems to be still hoarding in private..."
"ah!"
Xue Ru suddenly seemed to lose her seat and bumped into Qian Qiyue.
Qian Qiyue's words were interrupted, and she subconsciously supported Xue Ru, who breathed softly: "Aru, are you okay?"
Xue Ru put her hand on her head and stood up: "I accidentally pressed the corner of my skirt just now. I wanted to pull it out. Who knew I couldn't sit firmly? Was Sister Ayue hit?"
Qian Qiyue said: "You have so little strength, how can I be hit by you, but you, let me see if you are hurt."
When Xue Ru let go of her hand, there was a faint trace of red on her fair forehead, but it was not obvious.
Qian Qiyue breathed a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, it didn't hit me. It just scared me."
She leaned over and pulled out the hem of Xue Ru's skirt and arranged it neatly. Xue Ru smiled sheepishly, stretched out her hand to rub her forehead, and turned her head to meet Tang Ning's half-smiling gaze. She tilted her head without leaving any trace. Wink.
Tang Ning laughed when he saw this.
Little clever guy.
After the original conversation about the prince in the carriage was interrupted, Qian Qiyue originally wanted to continue talking, but Xue Ru was curious and asked about other things. The careless Qian Qiyue was distracted for just a moment. I didn't know what I wanted to say, but the topic changed directly.
By the time they arrived at Xijue Tower, they had already started talking about the newly opened rouge shop in the capital.
Xijue Restaurant has always been one of the best restaurants in Beijing. It was bustling when Tang Ning and the others went there. When the waiter led the four people from downstairs to upstairs, they could still hear the occasional chatter from the crowd. The voice of King Pingshan's rebellion and the army that suppressed the rebellion.
After going upstairs, before the four of them sat down, they heard a surprised voice not far away.
"Tang Ning, Ah Yue?"
"Yuchang?"
Qian Qiyue looked towards the place where the sound came from and saw Zhou Yuchang standing at the top of the stairs. When she saw Fu Jinrou and the husband of the He family standing beside her, she was surprised: "Why are you here?"
Zhou Yuchang was particularly happy when she saw Qian Qiyue and the others. After hurried over, she smiled and said: "I have been holding back in the house for a long time. Today, my father went on an expedition, and my mother made a special exception and asked me to go out of the house to see him off outside the city gate. I didn't expect to meet him. Jin Rou, and Brother Jin..."
When she talked about the husband of the He family, her cheeks turned red with embarrassment, and the friendship in her eyes made Tang Ning and the others smile knowingly.
If no one was around, Qian Qiyue would definitely make fun of her friends, but with He Xiaolangjun nearby, she kept her cool and just said with a smile: "Tang Ning and I also went to see off Mr. Hou and Old General Yin. Listen, They said that Xijue Tower has new dim sum, so I came over to try it."
Wang Yuzhen and Xue Ru then stepped forward and called Sister Zhou.
Zhou Yuchang happily called Fu Jinrou and said, "Jinrou, you both know Tang Ning and A Yue. You must have met Wang's sister at the palace banquet before. This is Miss Xue Ru. She is Tang Ning's sister. You should be first meet."
"Aru, this is a girl from the Fu family, her name is Jinrou."
Fu Jinrou said gently and gently: "Hello, sister Aru."
Xue Ru said obediently: "Sister Fu."
They were all well-dressed and good-looking, and when they were standing in the attic talking and laughing, someone could not help but look at them.
The husband of the He family said: "Since we all know each other, why not share a table? There are many people outside, so what can the girls say inside?"
