612 Father Yu Knows the Truth, Little Sly Jiang Exposed
As for who set the trap, was there a need to say?
It was either the Queen Manor or the State Preceptor Hall.
There were not many people they had offended in Nanzhao. The West Manor had long lost the capital to cause trouble, so the most likely possibility was these two forces. Coupled with the heavy damage the Queen Manor had suffered now, Yu Wan felt that the possibility of them joining forces was also very high.
To be honest, it was fine for them to stand in the enemy’s position and see who was stronger. This was because even if it was Yu Wan, she would also use tricks. However, if the targets of the raft were a few innocent children, it would be outrageous.
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Dabao was lucky that he wasn’t injured, but what if?
However, when she thought about how they could poison the candied hawthorn, it did not seem difficult to throw a rotten egg. They were originally a group of bastards who did not have any morals. It was better to rely on the sunrise in the east than on their conscience.
Speaking of which, was that group of people at their wits’ end? They actually instigated someone to call their family a jinx? How were they a jinx? Who did they harm? Didn’t they bring it upon themselves that the Queen Manor had fallen to such a state?
Did they force Nangong Yan to snatch another person’s husband and father? Or did they force Nangong Yan to lose the holy artifact? Or did they force Nangong Yan to feed the Prince Consort Soul Devouring Grass?
As for the Emperor being poisoned, it could not be blamed on them.
In the chaos just now, there was no time to mention the Eldest Princess, so Yu Wan naturally did not know that they were making an issue out of her fate.
Yu Wan opened the first aid kit and treated Fu Ling’s injuries. She asked Zi Su to bring Fu Ling down to rest. She had to recuperate well for the next two days and did not have to work.
There were also a few officials who entered the manor with Fu Ling. The officials were in Helian Beiming’s courtyard. Yu Wan did not go over. Instead, she asked the maidservant to fetch water and brought the three little fellows to take a bath.
Although their two younger brothers usually liked to tease Dabao, they were also protective of him. Their hearts ached and they were angry that Dabao had been smashed.
Xiaobao blew on Dabao all the way. When he stopped, he said worriedly, “It hurts!”
Actually, Dabao had stopped feeling pain a long time ago. The children had thick skin and could withstand the pain better than adults. However, when Xiaobao looked at his swollen forehead, he felt that he was in pain and even generously gave his mother to him.
Dabao lay in his mother’s arms, his chubby little face rubbing against his mother’s neck. From time to time, he would play with his mother’s beautiful hair with his little hands. He was always happy.
Yu Wan felt quite relieved.
A year ago, when the three of them were still little munchkins, they would always be greatly frightened when they encountered similar things. They would have nightmares and wake up at night. It was different now.
Yu Wan asked them, “Do you still want to go on the streets? Do you still want to buy candied hawthorn?”
Xiaobao said, “Yes! Buy it! Why can’t we buy it?”
Yu Wan asked again, “What if we meet bad people again?”
Xiaobao placed his hands on his hips. “Beat him up!”
Dabao and Er’bao also nodded vigorously, indicating that their performance this time was not good. If they were given another chance, they would beat them until they cried!
Yu Wan thought of the village tyrant of Lotus Flower Village being ridden by the little fellows and beaten into a pig’s head. She felt that it was really because those little beggars slipped away quickly. Their legs were short, so they could not catch up. If they did, it was hard to say who would be bullied.
“My sons are amazing!” Yu Wan kissed the little fellows.
The three little black eggs took a comfortable shower and fell asleep beside their mother. Dabao had profited from the disaster and lay on his mother’s body. He felt that he had not taken that hit for nothing. In the past, this position belonged to Xiaobao. He could not snatch it.
Dabao fell asleep drooling. Soon, Xiaobao and Er’bao also fell asleep sweetly. They could always sleep especially well beside their mother.
Yu Wan looked at the three little fellows dotingly and narrowed her eyes slightly. She would make them pay the price for bullying her sons!
On the other side, the official who sent Fu Ling back to the manor went to Helian Beiming’s courtyard and explained the incident in front of the two brothers and Yan Jiuchao.
The official had heard a lot of rumors about the Eldest Princess in the magistrate prefecture these few days, so he gave more information than Fu Ling. For example, he knew why the little masters were called little jinxes.
Yu Shaoqing didn’t know.
After the officials left, Yu Shaoqing flipped out. “What right do they have to say that Dabao and the others are little jinxes? Who did the children offend? Are all you people from Nanzhao bullying children like this?”
Helian Beiming cleared his throat. “You’re also from Nanzhao.”
“I…” Yu Shaoqing wanted to say no, but he swallowed his words.
The official did not say anything. He was afraid that he would make a mistake if he spoke too much. However, just because he did not say it did not mean that others would not say it too.
Helian Beiming called Yu Gang over. “Go outside and ask if it’s been peaceful recently.”
“Yes!” Yu Gang accepted the order and left.
The news of the Eldest Princess had spread like wildfire. Everyone, from the ministers to the commoners, was discussing it. Yu Gang had only sat in the teahouse for a while, but he already knew the ins and outs of the rumors.
He returned to Helian Beiming’s study with a solemn expression and said to the three people sitting there, “Grand General and Second Master, Young Master, there are rumors outside that the Eldest Princess has returned to Nanzhao. The turmoil in the Queen Manor, the missing holy artifact and the Queen being deposed are all because of the Eldest Princess!”
The atmosphere in the room instantly turned cold.
Helian Beiming’s expression turned ugly. Yan Jiuchao’s expression did not change, but anyone could feel the killing intent in his eyes. The only person who couldn’t understand was Yu Shaoqing.
Yu Shaoqing said in confusion, “What does this have to do with the Helian family?”
Not to mention that he did not believe the rumors, so what if he did? How could the internal matters of the royal family be related to his three treasures?
Little jinx, little jinx, how ugly was the name!
Yu Gang did not say anything. He stole a glance at the General and Young Master’s expressions and thought to himself, You two didn’t tell Second Master about this? Poor Second Master. He was clearly the closest person to the Eldest Princess, but he became the last to know.
Yu Gang bowed with tears of sympathy for Yu Shaoqing.
“What’s with your expressions? Why aren’t you surprised at all?” Yu Shaoqing sensed that something was wrong with his son-in-law and brother.
Yan Jiuchao looked at the sky.
Helian Beiming also looked at the sky like him.
Yu Shaoqing narrowed his eyes. “Are you two… hiding something from me?”
Helian Beiming opened his mouth and was about to speak when Yan Jiuchao beat him to it. “I didn’t anyway.” He spread his hands.
“Then you did?” Yu Shaoqing’s dangerous gaze landed on Helian Beiming’s face.
The corners of Helian Beiming’s mouth twitched. Nephew-in-law, you shouldn’t push the blame!
Yu Shaoqing stood up and stood in front of Helian Beiming. He said solemnly, “It’s useless to look at him. Tell me the truth. What are you hiding from me?”
Helian Beiming was not as thick-skinned as Yan Jiuchao. He was embarrassed to throw the blame away completely, so he could only take a deep breath and pat his brother’s shoulder. “Sit down first. I’ll tell you slowly.”
Helian Beiming drafted a plan and decided to start with his sister-in-law’s background. After he was done with her background, he would talk about many things that his sister-in-law had no choice but to do. For example, his sister-in-law was engaged to the Ghost Clan for the holy artifact of Nanzhao. For example, his sister-in-law was unwilling to be reduced to a chess piece and escaped the engagement without hesitation.
Lastly, he had to emphasize that his sister-in-law did not cheat on him.
Just as Helian Beiming had thought of how to speak to Yu Shaoqing step by step, Old Cui came over with a drumstick in his mouth. He was here to administer acupuncture to Helian Beiming. The moment he entered the room, he saw that the three of them had strange expressions, especially Yu Shaoqing, who looked like a fishbone was stuck in his throat.
“You told him?” He looked at Helian Beiming and Yan Jiuchao.
“I…”
Before Helian Beiming could speak, Old Cui patted Yu Shaoqing’s shoulder heavily. “Alright, what’s the big deal? Isn’t it just marrying the Princess? She didn’t consummate the marriage. Isn’t it just a ceremony!”
Yu Shaoqing suddenly felt as if he had been struck by lightning. “W-what did you say? Ah… Ah Shu is the Princess? She even went through the ceremony with someone?!”
Old Cui : “…”
Uh… I think I said something wrong…
Old Cui quickly tried to remedy the situation. “No, no, I remembered wrongly. She didn’t go through the ceremony with anyone. On the day of the ceremony, she escaped. She even escaped the marriage given by the Emperor.”
What Old Cui meant was that she was determined not to marry that person, but Yu Shaoqing’s focus was not on him at all.
Yu Shaoqing exploded. “The Emperor even betrothed her? She’s already married?!”
Old Cui slapped his forehead. “Aiya, isn’t that for the holy artifact? Besides, he grew up with her and knows everything…”
“That wild man even grew up with her?!!” Yu Shaoqing roared, feeling terrible!
The hopeless Old Cui : “…”
Why did he feel like he was making things worse? That’s not right. Shouldn’t you be the most surprised that she’s the Emperor’s daughter? Why are you only concerned about being jealous? I say, aren’t your focus a little off?
“I need to be alone,” Yu Shaoqing said aggrievedly.
Yu Shaoqing felt wronged.
His Ah Shu was not a well-bred young lady.
His Ah Shu had a fiancé.
Boohoo, it was a bolt from the blue!
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