in2ebook Chapter 115 The Two-legged King 2
Chapter 115 The Two-legged King 2
"I'll try."
Feng Anan was eager to try. She walked to Duke Anguo, picked up the paper, and without caring about the many nobles in the room, she placed the paper over the flame to roast it.
The result hasn't come out yet, but looking at Tang Yue's disheartened expression, the truth is almost certain.
“Hey, it really came out.”
"It says here that Tang Yue should find out what the Duke of Anguo had a secret conversation with the Emperor in the Royal Garden."
Feng Anan blinked and put the thing in Duke Anguo's hand.
"Grandfather, this is a secret, right? Don't worry, I won't ask."
The word "grandfather" made Duke Anguo feel at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
However, Duke Anguo was still very optimistic about this granddaughter-in-law who was open and not shy.
He sighed and made a sad expression.
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent. I allowed spies to infiltrate the Liu family. I have betrayed your trust."
As he said this, Duke Anguo was about to kneel down and apologize.
The emperor supported the man.
“He who does not know is not guilty.”
"Besides, I believe you."
The emperor patted Duke Anguo on the shoulder and turned to look at Tang Yue.
"But I am very curious about who wrote this secret letter."
The emperor's eyes were deep and cold; even a casual glance was enough to make people feel his majesty.
Faced with the emperor's question, Tang Yue was almost shocked.
"I am a commoner, a commoner..." She was so frightened that she was shaking all over and couldn't even utter a complete sentence.
"It was a man named Wang Qi who contacted this girl."
"I really don't know who is behind the other party."
"I was threatened, not willingly. I hope the emperor will show mercy."
Tang Yue began to kowtow towards the emperor, his head hitting the cold, hard ground with a loud bang.
No one stopped it.
After a while, blood appeared on Tang Yue's forehead.
[She really didn’t know.]
With the status of Marquis Wencheng, how could he possibly come in person to meet a liar?
[But that Wang Qi is someone close to Marquis Wencheng.]
Wang Qi.
The emperor was deep in thought, thinking about this name in his mind.
He had heard of this name before. He was one of the people that Wencheng Hou trusted more.
If we follow the clues and uncover what Wang Qi did, it would be enough to link him to Marquis Wencheng.
All the emperor wanted was a legitimate reason to launch an attack.
[Father, you have been searching for Marquis Wencheng's crime for so long and still haven't found it? ]
【It’s easy to have a legitimate reason. 】
[The Furong Tower is the property of Marquis Wencheng. Besides being a place for pleasure, the girls there are used as spies to gather information.]
[If this wasn't the property of Marquis Wencheng, how could Lady Hua be so successful in it? ]
As the most upscale brothel in the capital, many officials went there to drink and have fun.
After getting drunk, he could make those girls get a lot of money just by saying something casually.
This Furong Tower was used to collect evidence against many officials for Marquis Wencheng.
But on the other hand, this is also a handle for Marquis Wencheng.
[Wang Qi is also a frequent visitor to Furong Tower. ]
[He also kept a lover named Mudan in there. Mudan would not receive guests on the fifth day of every month because Wang Qi would go there.]
[Wang Qi couldn't keep his mouth shut and told Mudan a lot of things.]
[It's also a good idea to start with Peony. 】
[It's easy to find a reason to attack Furong Tower. ]
[Prince Ning was assassinated in Furong Tower, what happened? ]
When the Emperor mentioned Prince Ning, he remembered that the other party wanted to send a man to his bed, and his face darkened again.
But it is feasible.
"Since you know nothing, let's drag you away and interrogate you thoroughly."
The emperor's attitude meant that it would be difficult for Tang Yue to escape alive.
Seeing her accomplice being convicted by the emperor, Aunt Tang was so frightened that she lowered her head and dared not breathe.
Coincidentally, the imperial physician arrived.
"Since this is a family matter, it is not convenient for me to stand by and watch. My two beloved Lius, please go out for a walk with me."
The emperor called Duke Anguo and Liu Heng to go out.
He had to discuss with the two of them the feasibility of the method Qiong Huaer mentioned.
What awaits Aunt Tang is, of course, the imperial physician revealing the truth about the false pregnancy.
"No, it can't be. How could it be a false pregnancy?"
"My period hasn't come in a long time!"
Aunt Tang cried out, having lost her last trump card, her fate would not be much better than Tang Yue's.
While shouting, Aunt Tang felt a hot and wet sensation in her lower body, and something was flowing out.
【Hmm, it turns out that my period can really come when I call it. 】
Ji Qionghua nodded her head and giggled. Her porcelain doll-like smile always made people happy.
"Send Aunt Tang to the authorities, whatever happens."
Old Madam Liu spoke.
She would never let the Liu family get into such trouble.
When Aunt Tang was dragged away dying, Liu looked at Master Liu Er seriously.
"Please control your thoughts and don't bring anything home."
"If you do this again, I will punish you according to my family rules."
After Liu showed her power, Mr. Liu just smiled awkwardly and didn't dare to say anything.
"Who made you angry, mother-in-law?"
"Don't get so angry that you get sick."
Suddenly, a man walked in from the door, dressed elegantly, smiling and teasing.
【Here comes a two-legged turtle. 】
Ji Qionghua was delighted when she saw the person coming.
Liu Yinan coughed softly and could only hold back his laughter and pretend that he didn't hear it.
Even Liu was unable to respond to the other party immediately and glanced at the little princess with amusement.
After the visitor walked a few steps in, he quickly bowed as if he saw the queen.
"I, Wang Ba, greet the Queen. I didn't know you were so kind to visit me. I apologize for any offense I may have caused you."
When Wang Ba knelt down to salute, his eyes were rolling around, looking for something.
"Get up, we're a family, no need to be polite."
The queen raised her hand and motioned for the other person to get up.
Wang Ba was from the Wang family in the capital.
Speaking of the Wang family, they were also the people who followed the Ji family's ancestors to build the empire, but unfortunately each generation is weaker than the previous one.
By the time of Wang Ba's generation, the Wang family no longer had anyone who could support the family.
Wang Ba's father, Lord Wang, only held a sinecure in the court and was an honorary official without real power.
The Wang family and the Liu family are old friends.
Many years ago, Liu's youngest daughter Liu Shuang was betrothed to the Wang family, and she married into the Wang family a few years ago and became Wang Ba's wife.
"How did you come?"
"Where's Shuang'er?"
Perhaps Mrs. Liu hadn't seen Liu Shuang for a long time, so she asked casually.
"Shuang'er fell ill a few months ago and has not recovered yet. The doctor said it is not advisable for her to go out in the wind."
"I haven't been here for a long time because I've been taking care of Shuang'er. I heard that my father-in-law is coming back from autumn hunting today, so I wanted to come and pay him a visit."
Wang Ba signaled his servants to seal the gifts they had brought.
"When Shuang'er recovers from her illness, I will accompany her on this trip again."
What he said was watertight.
"Pooh!"
The little princess, nestled in Liu's arms, spat the fruit and vegetable residue in her mouth in the direction of Wang Ba.
[What a bastard indeed. Why did he come to see me when he had time? He just heard that my father was coming and he rushed over to show off his face.]
[It sounds better when spoken than when sung. ]
The little princess looked at him with contempt, twisting her body and pointing her butt towards him.
Often, only those who are disliked by the little princess can receive this kind of treatment.
For a moment, the Queen looked at Wang Ba with a probing look.