Once the Crown Prince Joins In

Cao Qing did not stop after turning into the long alley. He took a detour and returned diagonally opposite the previous intersection, hiding in a corner and staring at the entrance of the alley.

The sky was getting dark. Cao Qing had been very patient and showed no impatience. After waiting for most of the day, he finally saw that familiar figure again. From where he stood, he could just see her face clearly. She had changed her clothes, but that face was definitely that of Princess Runyi.

Cao Qing followed from a distance, fearing that there would be someone following him in the alley, so he didn't dare to get too close. He watched Princess Runyi's car enter the Guangping County Prince's Mansion, and then turned back.

Cao Qing did not have the East Palace token and could not enter the East Palace directly. Zhan Qiao was on duty in the East Palace at the moment, and it would be too late to teach him out at this time, so he went directly back to the Duke's Mansion to find the Third Master.

The Third Master was very angry today. The letter from the Weng family made him very angry. Aunt Weng did not shed a single tear and the way she tore the letter into pieces frightened the Third Master.

I have seen Aunt Weng cry a lot, but this is the first time I saw her not crying. I was afraid that Aunt Weng would be angry with the Weng family and couldn't think about it anymore, so I stayed with her for a whole day before returning home.

As a result, when he returned home, he was ridiculed by his wife again. This life was really miserable.

He and his wife never had much to say. Her temperament was too sharp, and two out of every three sentences were always thorny. The relationship between the two eased because of the marriage of their children.

Because she is so old, the third lady is too lazy to argue with him, or maybe her wife simply dislikes Aunt Weng, and when people don't make her angry in front of her, her temper becomes more peaceful.

Today, when he talked about Aunt Weng's affairs, his wife hesitated and asked her to take Aunt Weng back home first, which shocked him again.

He also knew that his wife did not pity Aunt Weng, but was afraid that Aunt Weng would have some good and bad things, which would make things difficult for Xixian and Su Chu.

Fortunately, Xixian was already married, while Su Chu was not married yet. If his aunt suddenly disappeared before he got married, it would inevitably arouse suspicion.

The third master sighed deeply in his heart, feeling that he might have really been blind in his early years. Although his wife had a bad temper and was very strong-willed, she still had a soft heart.

However, Aunt Weng couldn't take her back yet, so she gave her wife a brief explanation.

The third lady was stunned at the time. She didn't expect that there would be so many twists and turns.

At this time, the third master was meeting Cao Qing, and the third wife was also talking to her manager, Mother Qin.

"Tell me, should I go to Zhuangzi to see her?" The third lady was very confused, her eyebrows were wrinkled into the Chinese character "Chuan".

Qin's mother was startled when she heard this, "Madam, why do you want to visit Aunt Weng when you are so good? Isn't this not good?"

The third lady's brows still couldn't relax, "If this had happened two years ago, Aunt Weng would have ended up like this, I would have clapped my hands and cheered. You said that after Xixian got married, she always asked people around her to give me things. Today there is a new variety of ingredients, and tomorrow there is a newly opened dim sum shop with delicious food. Anything good will be remembered by me. Su Chu has been south for so long, and he will always say hello to me whenever he writes home. , I, my aunt's share, must be particularly generous and considerate in sending things home, and she will be more considerate than my own. The third master said this, if something really happens to Aunt Weng, Su Chu will come back in the future How can I open my mouth to my child?"

Qin's mother sighed when she thought of the fifth girl and the fifth young master. She had to be convinced that Aunt Weng had a good life. When she was young, she relied on the Weng family to dominate and prosper, but now she has a pair of older children to earn face for her in front of the madam.

"I feel that Aunt Weng is too embarrassed to see Madam at the moment. If Madam is really worried, why not have an old slave go for you tomorrow?" Qin's mother advised softly.

Aunt Weng is such an honorable person. If Madam goes there now, she might think that Madam is here to see her joke, and it would be bad if things get into trouble again.

As soon as the third lady thought about it, she said to Qin's mother: "I really don't want to see Aunt Weng's face. She is pitiful. You can go for me. Tell Aunt Weng that for the sake of the two children, Once this is over, let her return home with dignity."

"Hey, madam, you are so hard-spoken and soft-hearted. It's rare for you to treat a concubine like this in the whole capital." Qin's mother smiled and flattered her a few words. Poor God, the relationship between madam and the third master has finally eased, but it can't be any better than before. Worse.

The third lady pouted, "If my sister-in-law hadn't persuaded me, I would soon be a mother-in-law. I would have to show off to my future daughter-in-law, and I wouldn't bother."

Qin's mother laughed, "It's Mrs. Xiang who knows your temper, otherwise she wouldn't advise this, because you supported them and made the decision to spread the word about the marriage between the fifth girl and the fifth young master. Now many people are asking the eldest lady about the third young master's marriage." As for the marriage, it was all due to Madam’s kindness.”

The third lady was a little proud when she heard this. They all said that she had a bad temper, but her son and daughter had a good future. Besides, even if the husband favors Aunt Weng, it does not bring shame to her, the real wife. It is just that the couple has never had a chance to talk to each other. She used to feel sad, but now she no longer cares.

When the third lady thought of this, she looked at Qin's mother and said, "Jingmo is about to give birth. I want to send Mother Fu there and have her come back when she gives birth. Before you go to see Aunt Weng, go to Xixian first." While walking around, I told her that when she was about to give birth, I would also ask Mama Fu to come over. You said that it is annoying to have a mother-in-law at home who does not take care of things, and it is not good to be too smart. Everything about Xixian's marriage is good. If something serious happens, her mother-in-law will not be able to handle it."

"Having a baby is a big deal, but Madam is very considerate. The fifth girl will feel at ease knowing that you have arranged this." Mother Qin said with a smile.

The third lady sighed, "Why do I feel that the older I get, the more things I have to do and worry about? It's better to be at ease when I was young. Come on, you can go down and have a rest. I'll meet you early tomorrow." It’s going to be a hard day before you go out.”

Qin's mother smiled and responded, "Old slave, it's just a matter of running a few steps. It's not too hard anymore. I'll wait for you to rest first before leaving."

The third lady was upset and held Qin's mother's hand into the inner room. As she walked, she asked, "Is it the guard beside Xin Yi who came to see the master?"

Mother Qin served the third lady to change, nodded and said, "That's him."

"If you come here at this hour, wouldn't something happen?"

"The Crown Princess is so powerful, maybe she has other things."

"That's right, the Crown Princess of our family is not someone who can suffer a loss." The third lady smiled, "You tell the girl to be alert and call me immediately if something really happens. My heart is worried day by day. I don’t know when it will end.”

"Madam, the second young master's wedding will only take place in these two days. The young masters will definitely come back. When the third young master comes back, you will be able to relax."

The third lady lay down and said, "I hope so. His marriage should be settled and we can wait until he comes back to see each other."

"The girl Mrs. Xiang is interested in has no choice in terms of character. It just depends on whether the third young master can get along with her. You just have to wait for the good news."

The third lady closed her eyes. She was busy with all the things she had to do one after another. "You can go too and just put down the tent."

Mother Qin agreed with a smile, put down the tent gently, turned out the lights in the room, leaving only one in the corner, and then quietly retreated.

The third lady couldn't sleep for a while, and she tossed and turned for most of the night.

On the other side, the third master listened to Cao Qing's words and took him to find his eldest brother without saying a word. The second master also rushed over after getting the news. After discussion, the three brothers decided that this matter should not be taken lightly.

"Princess Runyi's side has always suspected that she is related to King Yi, and now this is a good opportunity to find out." Uncle Su looked at the two younger brothers, "In this case, second brother, you have someone keep an eye on her, and third brother knows Go find Zeng Liang. Last time I dealt with him, I think Zeng Liang can be used. Even though he is older, he is quite capable. He can handle things that we can't handle."

"Brother, Zeng Liang's plan is not small, you have to think about it carefully."

"I just want to find a way out for his people. This is not difficult for us in the army. As long as we can endure hardship and are not afraid of death, we can always get ahead." The second master smiled and then looked at Brother, "Brother, you don't have to worry, I can arrange people over there. I think Zeng Liang must have had this idea. Look at him, giving his right-hand man to Zhanqiao and Cao Qing, this can be a waste of time." of?"

Uncle Su nodded, "He is quite affectionate and not very common among the lower classes. Just do it if you can."

The three brothers agreed to split up, and that night Cao Qing led the way and the people around the second master took the token and touched it.

Early the next morning, the third master asked his attendant to go to the Yamen to take a leave of absence. He went to Qingjinfang to find Zeng Liang. The old man was leaning against the wall to bask in the sun. In this cold weather, the third master couldn't squat on the street. He talked to him and took him to Yiyuanju for breakfast.

Who would have thought that Zeng Liang would not go? There is no such thing as a beggar sitting in a restaurant. There is no such rule.

The third master laughed so hard that he ordered a table of food to be delivered to Zeng Liang's courtyard. The two closed the door and ate, drank and talked.

The third master is straightforward and makes his words clear directly.

Zeng Liang:......

This is really not a family that does not come into the same house. Su Xinyi was so straightforward when he came to do things with him.

This family is straight-forward, so it's hard to make him shut up when negotiating terms.

After taking a sip of wine, Zeng Liang felt hot from the soles of his feet to the pit of his heart. Zeng Liang then raised his head and looked at Mr. Su, and said secretly: "When people get old, they have little hope in life. It's those boys who make people... I can't let it go. I can't be a beggar like me all my life. I'm not lucky enough to meet a noble person. They are different. I'm lucky. The people in your house are all kind-hearted people. With the words of the third master, I feel relieved. .”

The third master almost spat out his drink after listening to Zeng Liang's words. This man also said that he was not doing well and that he was a beggar. Who wouldn't give him a thumbs up?

There is a saying that a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake, and Zeng Liang is the snake with the toughest skin in Qingjinfang.

The third master cursed in his heart, but said: "We should still take the same path as Tian Zao and Bao Datong, but this time we don't have to go to the border. I will arrange for them to enter the various health centers in batches. Can they succeed in the future?" , it all depends on their own abilities.”

"Of course." Zeng Liang gritted his teeth and said with a smile, "It's a great blessing for them to be given a way out. If you can't get ahead if you seize the opportunity, it's better to come back and become a beggar."

The third master was happy. Zeng Liang was an interesting person. "As for King Yi's affairs, I will leave it to you to keep an eye on." At this point, he looked at Zeng Liang meaningfully, "I know, you have always been Let people keep their eyes on that, and if they can join forces to eliminate this evil, they will be credited."

Zeng Liang immediately understood that as long as his people made contributions, the Su family would not take their credit. With this achievement, you will have a foundation to stand on in the future.

Zeng Liang felt that he had a good vision. When he first cooperated with Su Xinyi, he never expected that he would have such luck.

The cubs were indeed luckier than him.

After the third master left, Zeng Liang knocked on the wall, and soon several teenagers in his fifteenth and sixteenth years pushed the door in and shouted respectfully, "Grandpa Zeng."

Zeng Liang nodded, "Did you all hear it?"

Several teenagers nodded at the same time, and their eyes lit up.

"Then why are you still dazed? Go ahead and do what you should do. How do you usually teach me? The road has been paved for you. It is your own business how to walk and how it will turn out. Go away."

Several teenagers looked at each other, knelt down and kowtowed at the same time, then turned around and opened the door and left.

As soon as the person left, Zeng Liang took a breath. When people get old, they tend to become soft-hearted. I thought that if I took his lead and didn't peel off a layer of his skin, I would be treating him favorably.

Zeng Liang poured himself a glass of wine and hummed a new opera excerpt from Yuande Theater, shaking his head uncomfortably.

Su Xinyi got the news a little late. Zhan Qiao went to meet with Cao Qing first. He didn't expect so many things to happen in one night, so he hurried back to report.

Su Xinyi was also surprised. She had just received news from Yuanhui Palace that the Guangping County Prince's Palace would cancel the engagement. The Queen Mother told her not to worry, and that things would be completed harmoniously.

Unexpectedly, Yan Qiongsi left the palace and went to see others. It is not yet sure whether the people in the courtyard belong to King Yi, but Su Xinyi thinks it is almost the same.

"Princess, what should we do next?" Zhan Qiao's eyes were full of eagerness. He had long been fed up with the Guangping County Prince's palace that kept messing with things. Now that he had this opportunity, it was best to suppress him in one fell swoop.

He was just worried that the Queen would be angry with the Crown Princess if she knew about it.

Su Xinyi thought for a while and then said: "People in the East Palace should not make any moves, and you should be careful when meeting Cao Qing. Since the family has found Zeng Liang, let's wait for news."

Zeng Liang, she didn't expect that she would really risk everything for the people under her command. She didn't seem to be such a kind-hearted person when she first met her. She didn't expect that after a few years, his heart would be a little different from before.

"What if King Yi is targeting Zeng Liang?" Zhan Qiao asked worriedly.

Su Xinyi sneered, "Wouldn't that be better?"

She was just waiting for King Yi to take action, but it was the most upsetting thing if he didn't move.

If you are not afraid that he will move, you are afraid that he will not move.

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