The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 617: Take the opportunity to make trouble
Chapter 617 Taking the opportunity to cause trouble
The prince frowned, and was about to speak in disagreement with what Mr. Fang said, when he heard Mr. Fang continue, “If someone who can lead troops and is cunning and deep-minded becomes the prince’s confidant, if he betrays one day, he will be able to stab the prince in the heart! If he is sick, it’s not a big deal, but if he gets stronger day by day, after a long time… he will inevitably become arrogant.”
After hearing what Old Fang said, the prince’s eyes suddenly raised as he stared at the flickering candlelight. He thought of Bai Qingyan’s outstanding skills, but after this long journey, he seemed more energetic than he looked, and his heart trembled.
“The reason why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was most relieved about the Princess Zhenguo was because… she was a girl with a weak body and she might die at any time. Not only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince… I’m afraid His Majesty is the same!” Elder Fang said earnestly, “But now, although the Princess Zhenguo seems to be as weak as before, her outstanding skills… I’m afraid a sickly person can’t have them.”
“What Elder Fang said…” The prince paused, “I’ve made a note of it!”
Elder Fang stood up and bowed to the Crown Prince: “Your Highness knows what is going on, so I am relieved.”
Quan Yu glanced at Mr. Fang imperceptibly, bowed and lowered his eyes, followed the prince out of the door, and went to the Dali Temple Prison, thinking that he would talk to the prince about the loyalty of the Princess Zhenguo on the way.
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Bai Qingyan rode back home at full speed and went straight to the Grand Princess’s longevity residence to ask about the Grand Princess’s situation after the Emperor fell into a coma.
After confirming that the emperor was truly unconscious, he informed the Grand Princess of what Fu Ruoxi had said in the Dali Temple prison… that the empress’s letter stated that the emperor would not live long, as well as speculation that Prince Liang had faked a fall from a horse for the emperor and asked the prince to return to the court to build the Nine Stars Terrace, instigating the empress to take the opportunity to force the emperor to abdicate.
The eldest princess was so angry that her face turned blue. She slammed the rosary in her hand on the small table and said, “Ridiculous! The emperor of a country actually made a fool of himself by taking state affairs and his own life just to build a nine-star platform!”
“My granddaughter has also thought about it over and over again. Given your majesty’s character, if he had not thought it through carefully, why would he ask the old imperial tutor Tan to return to the court and my grandmother to return to the palace as soon as he fell off the horse? Your majesty… doesn’t seem like someone who can remain calm and arrange the affairs of the court and the harem in a time of crisis.” Bai Qing said.
The eldest princess felt her chest was suffocating and she could hardly breathe. She clutched her clothes tightly around her chest. Her kind-hearted eyes were now filled with hostility. Why did she think that the emperor could take on the important task? Why did she recommend the current emperor when the late emperor asked her who could be the crown prince?
“Grandmother, now that Fu Ruoxi has spoken, Lord Lu must have obtained evidence from her. Old Imperial Preceptor Tan has also rushed over. I’m afraid you need to go to the palace and take charge of the harem… put the Queen and her servants under house arrest to prevent her from taking control of the palace and even… issuing orders for the ladies of various families to enter the palace and threaten the officials with their families.” Bai Qingyan spoke very bluntly to the Grand Princess.
Since the emperor entrusted the harem to the eldest princess, and now there is Fu Ruoxi’s evidence, and the eldest princess is the elder… it is only natural to confine the queen to the palace.
The eldest princess nodded and told Nanny Jiang, then said to Bai Qing, “It’s not enough to just confine the queen. We also have to keep the Zhong family and Prince Xin under surveillance, otherwise they will inevitably take the opportunity to cause trouble! Although… Prince Liang will marry Liu Ruofu the next day, and he may not have other thoughts as the wedding is approaching, we still have to keep a close eye on him! Let the prince make all orders together with Old Imperial Preceptor Tan, otherwise… I’m afraid he will be questioned.”
“Don’t worry, grandma. Your granddaughter has already told the prince! Don’t worry, grandma, go to the palace… The prince will make arrangements for the imperial guards in advance and will ensure your safety.”
Now the Crown Prince has to rely on the Grand Princess to suppress the Queen. Of course he has to prevent Zhong Shaozhong from controlling the Imperial Guards and making things easier for the Queen… and instead detaining the Grand Princess.
Nanny Jiang was already prepared. She came in and bowed, then said to the Grand Princess, “Grand Princess, everything is ready. You can enter the palace at any time.”
“Grandma, be careful!” Bai Qingyan helped the eldest princess up and said to Nanny Jiang, “Tell Wei Zhong not to leave Grandma even a step. Make sure to protect Grandma well.”
The Grand Princess cannot bring the Bai family guards into the palace. Wei Zhong is a eunuch… and he came from the palace originally, so it doesn’t matter.
Nanny Jiang responded, “Don’t worry, my dear sister. With me and Wei Zhong here, we will never let the Grand Princess make any mistakes, even if we die!”
Bai Qingyan never doubted Nanny Jiang’s loyalty.
Bai Qingyan personally escorted the eldest princess to the carriage. After leaving, he clenched his hands into fists behind his back.
Once the Queen is under house arrest, Prince Xin and Zhong Shaozhong will inevitably lose their patience, which is probably what Prince Liang and Prince Xian want to see the most.
Now that she has sent Wei Zhong away, it is time to get down to business.
Bai Qingyan’s eyes were gloomy. He turned back to the mansion and asked someone to call Lupin over. He told Lupin to go to the Qin Mansion quietly and asked Bai Jinxiu to summon all the secret guards under her command, saying that she would be of great use to them. He also told Bai Jinxiu to guard the Qin Mansion for the next three days and not to go out unless necessary.
Bai Qingyan, the guard of the Bai family, cannot be used in the capital city, as it is too easy to implicate the Bai family.
Once upon a time, Bai Qingyan divided the royal secret guards given by his grandmother into two teams, giving them to Bai Jintong and Bai Jinxiu respectively.
These secret guards are unknown to others. If Bai Qingyan wants to do something extremely secret, it is better to use these royal secret guards.
Bai Qingyan used the excuse of practicing shooting to clear out all the servants in Qinghui Courtyard, leaving only Chuntao to serve him.
In less than half an hour, all the secret guards at Bai Jinxiu’s place were recalled and brought to Qinghui Courtyard by Lupin.
Bai Qingyan inserted the silver spear in her hand into the soft soil, took the handkerchief from the black lacquered and gold-painted tray held by Chuntao, and looked at the secret guards who were kneeling in the yard to greet her in an orderly manner.
She wiped the sweat off her face, picked up the teacup and said, “Tonight I want you to guard outside the Dali Temple. If you see someone breaking into the Dali Temple to kill Fu Ruoxi, you must take Fu Ruoxi away while the murderer is fighting with the prison guards and bring her to me quietly.”
“yes!”
The secret guard disappeared in the moonlit courtyard, leaving only the rustling sound of leaves in the wind.
But in a moment, the clouds blocked the moon and the wind suddenly picked up.
Owls are screaming at night, and shadows of trees are looming.
“Miss, the wind is blowing. Why don’t you just not practice tonight and rest early!” Chuntao said softly.
The capital is about to fall into chaos. Tonight… Bai Qingyan might not be able to sleep well.
It’s a dark and windy night, a perfect time to kill someone.
Someone will definitely go to kill Fu Ruoxi tonight. Even if it’s not the Queen, Prince Xin will lose his patience and take action. Even if Prince Xin can keep his patience… Prince Liang will find ways to make Prince Xin lose his patience.
Especially… the person who was monitoring her today, when he saw her coming out of the Dali Temple prison, he left quietly, and he must have gone to inform his master.
First update. Today is Monday, so I will update today! The update will be sent before noon today!