in2ebook Chapter 92 Don't Ask What You Shouldn't Ask
Chapter 92 Don't Ask What You Shouldn't Ask
"Did the second brother go to steal last night?"
Before the emperor arrived, Zhao Minghuai stood beside Zhao Yunzheng, mocking him in a low voice.
Zhao Yunzheng was already in a bad mood, so he naturally didn't give him a friendly look: "What are you barking like a dog again?"
Rejected by the remark, Zhao Minghuai wasn't angry. Instead, he grinned and said, "Ah, it seems it wasn't thievery, but rather that the nights were too short for romance, and you indulged in several pleasures..."
Zhao Yunzheng's expression turned noticeably cold, and his already intense murderous aura became even more terrifying, causing people to involuntarily feel their scalp tingle and retreat.
Zhao Minghuai, however, seemed oblivious to this and continued, "I never would have guessed that your little concubine is so alluring. When will I go and find such a captivating little thing to play with when I'm bored?"
Zhao Yunzheng's previously restrained ruthlessness erupted completely. His knife-like gaze fell on Zhao Minghuai, and before the other party could react, he raised his hand and tightly gripped his throat: "If you don't want your tongue anymore, I can pull it out for you!"
Zhao Minghuai raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes, before a playful smile curled his lips: "Wow, so angry..."
Seeing that this annoying mouth was about to continue talking, Zhao Yunzheng tightened his grip even more.
Seeing Zhao Minghuai's face turn red and his eyes gradually roll upward, the other officials in the court retreated in fear. Ying Yi felt a chill in her heart and immediately stepped forward, calling out in a low voice, "Master!"
Zhao Yunzheng narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with intense disgust.
If it weren't for the imperial court, he would have strangled Zhao Minghuai.
But then I realized that Zhao Minghuai only dared to provoke me at times like this!
He gave a cruel, slight smile, then used his fingertips to pinch Zhao Minghuai's throat hard.
Seeing Zhao Minghuai's fearful and struggling gaze, Zhao Yunzheng finally released his grip with satisfaction.
"Cough cough cough..."
Fresh air rushed into his lungs, and Zhao Minghuai couldn't stop coughing. Each cough brought a tearing pain to his throat, making him suffer terribly.
That son of a bitch, the second brother!
What a dark move!
Zhao Minghuai was in so much pain that he couldn't speak, and all he could feel was the taste of blood in his mouth.
Even in such a disheveled state, he still maintained a nonchalant smirk.
After catching his breath, he looked at Zhao Yunzheng meaningfully and subtly twirled his fingertips.
He had only slightly humiliated Xu Jiaojiao, yet Zhao Yunzheng reacted so strongly.
It seems Xu Jiaojiao holds a significant place in his heart...
Thinking of this, Zhao Minghuai lowered his eyes, concealing the scheming and ruthlessness within them…
Although the conflict between Zhao Yunzheng and Zhao Minghuai lasted only a moment, the news still spread like wildfire and quickly reached the entire capital.
Before the court session was over, Jia Rong and the Empress had already heard rumors.
Jia Rong knew that his second brother had always been at odds with Zhao Minghuai, but this was the first time they had clashed openly in the imperial court.
She waited until the appointed time to block people on the palace road, only to be told that her second brother had been summoned to the Empress Dowager's palace as soon as the court session ended.
Jia Rong cursed inwardly, "Oh no!" and immediately rushed to his mother's place.
At that time, Zhao Yunzheng had already arrived at the Empress Dowager's bedroom.
As soon as he entered the room, he heard a stern rebuke: "Kneel down!"
……
The palace was rife with intrigue and turmoil, and the mansion was also rife with undercurrents of unrest.
The news of Prince Chen's visit to Yuhua Courtyard yesterday caused a great uproar in the mansion.
Having been turned away yesterday, Zhou Yingyue, contrary to her usual behavior, threw a tantrum in the courtyard, smashing many teacups and vases.
Bai Yiru smiled as expected, but a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes when she thought of the unresolved confinement at Yuhua Courtyard.
The autumn hunt is in two days, and just in case, she needs to make two preparations.
Thinking of this, Bai Yiru looked at the maid: "Come here..."
Inside Mingkun Courtyard.
Upon learning that the Prince had spent the night at Yuhua Courtyard again, but had not lifted Xu Jiaojiao's confinement, the Princess lowered her eyes, pondered for a moment, and then smiled strangely.
She turned to look at Granny Wang: "Go, prepare an extra set of items for the autumn hunt in two days."
Meanwhile, at the entrance of Shi Nuan Ge courtyard, Lü Ping was whispering to a passing maid through the crack in the door.
"Is this true?"
"Why would I lie to you? The whole manor has heard about it!"
Green Ping clicked her tongue in disbelief, and her face immediately turned ugly.
She didn't care who the prince favored or didn't favor; she was just worried that if the person in the courtyard found out, she would suffer along with him.
No, Zheng Antong absolutely cannot know this news!
The thought had barely formed in her mind when she saw the maid in front of her running away with her head down in a panic.
Green Ping turned around in surprise and saw Zheng Antong standing behind her with a gloomy expression.
Green Lotus's face paled, and she gave a dry laugh: "Why did you come out, Master?"
Zheng Antong gave a forced smile and said, "Is there a problem with me coming out for some fresh air?"
Lv Ping quickly shook her head: "No! No! How could there be a problem!"
Zheng Antong didn't say anything more, but silently turned around and walked into the house. Uncharacteristically, he didn't ask what Lüping had just said.
Lüping followed her into the house.
Zheng Antong had just sat down when he looked up at her and said, "Lvping, do me a favor."
Backlit, Zheng Antong's face appeared somewhat ferocious, and Lüping instinctively felt afraid, even stammering as she spoke: "Master, Master, Master's orders!"
Zheng Antong glanced sideways at the already embroidered clothes placed to the side, her eyes darkening...
……
Inside the palace.
When Jia Rong arrived at his mother's bedroom, Zhao Yunzheng had already come out.
Seeing the still-swollen handprint on his second brother's face, Jia Rong grinned in empathy.
Ouch, that looks painful...
She rushed to Zhao Yunzheng and asked, "Second Brother, did that bastard Fifth Brother provoke you again?"
Zhao Yunzheng glanced at Jia Rong with a gloomy look and little expression: "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."
Sensing his second brother's hostility, Jia Rong pursed his lips and wisely kept quiet.
With the autumn hunt just two days away, and her second brother in such a bad mood, she couldn't bring up Sister Jiaojiao's matter.
But she was somewhat unwilling to accept it.
It's been almost half a month now, and she promised to help Sister Jiaojiao, but she hasn't been able to keep her promise, which is quite embarrassing.
She followed her second brother eagerly, like a little tail, all the way to the gate of the inner palace.
She couldn't go any further.
Jia Rong sighed dejectedly and resignedly stopped walking.
Zhao Yunzheng knew Jia Rong was following behind him, but he hadn't paid any attention to her. Hearing the sigh, he turned around and glanced at Jia Rong, then said coldly, "Follow the governess and learn properly. Don't meddle in things that aren't your business."
After saying that, he left.
Watching his second brother's retreating figure, Jia Rong suddenly had a flash of inspiration and came up with an idea to make his second brother happy.
She immediately turned around and ran back to Qiyun Palace, blowing her whistle to summon the secret guards.
After giving a few instructions, and seeing the guards' bewildered and tearful expressions, Jia Rong waved his hand: "Go quickly, come back soon!"