diskusbooks Chapter 312 Men and women are not intimate with each other
Chapter 312 Men and women are not intimate with each other
Liu Yun inwardly grumbled at his master's words.
Honestly, if Miss knew about the young master's actions, she would probably feel resentment rather than gratitude towards him!
After all, she thought tomorrow would be her death day, but little did she know that their prince was only superficially heartless!
Ultimately, he couldn't bear to watch his cousin die.
The next morning, Lady Hou waited at the gate of the Liu residence.
As far as she knew, the emperor had gone to the imperial palace to recuperate, and thus entrusted many affairs of the court to the crown prince.
She heard that Liu Taifu had been appointed by the emperor to assist the crown prince in overseeing the country. Since he was overseeing the country, he would definitely be busy in the palace early in the morning.
Lady Hou waited outside the gate for about an hour before she saw Grand Tutor Liu stagger out of the mansion.
When Butler Li saw Liu, he was slightly surprised.
This isn't the Lady of the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion. Why is she waiting here so early in the morning? Is she waiting for her husband on purpose?
"Grand Tutor Liu, I am Liu Chong's daughter from the Liu family of Yuxi. I have come to see you today..."
The reason why Lady Hou did not mention the Dingguo Marquis's Mansion was that after Ting'er was imprisoned by the emperor, many people avoided their mansion like the plague.
Her mother's family was a branch of the Liu family in the capital. Surely, Liu Taifu would help her out of respect for her father.
Upon seeing Lady Hou, Grand Tutor Liu knew why she had come.
"Madam Hou, you already told me about the matter you entrusted to me yesterday, but please forgive me for being of lowly status and unable to help you. Please go back!"
"Grand Tutor Liu, can't you help my son out of consideration for our shared lineage?"
Lady Hou looked slightly embarrassed.
This was the first time she had ever humbled herself to ask for help, but she was unexpectedly rejected outright, and in front of everyone at that.
"Please forgive my incompetence! This matter is His Majesty's decree, and I am truly unable to assist you!"
Although he didn't know why the Third Prince's bloodline was being raised in the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion, it was their past, and besides, it wasn't something he should be concerned about.
The new master said yesterday that he can handle this matter himself.
If that's the case, then he doesn't need to worry about it anymore.
Seeing that Grand Tutor Liu had turned around and gotten into the sedan chair without hesitation, Lady Hou stood at the gate of the Liu residence, gritting her teeth.
Is the world really leaving her manor with no way to survive?
Mei Lane.
Sitao has thoroughly investigated all the newly hired servants in the mansion over the past two days, and finally found two people with suspicious identities, including Granny Fang who had asked for leave to return to her hometown.
As for the other one, it was a ten-year-old girl named Chunying.
Chunying was bought from the brokerage firm by Steward Li. Sitao only threatened her a couple of times and she confessed everything.
However, Chunying did not do anything bad after entering the manor.
According to her confession, someone gave her ten taels of silver some time ago, asking her to regularly report Wu Weiwei's daily life to that person.
Sitao told Wu Weiwei the results of the interrogation.
But Wu Weiwei was frowning.
"Sitao, did Chunying say what the person who bribed her looked like?"
“Miss, she said that based on her description, I think she is like the Flowing Cloud Guard.”
Wu Weiwei raised an eyebrow.
"Oh? You mean that my miscarriage was caused by the Crown Prince at Liu Yun's behest?"
"Young lady, I'm afraid so!"
"If that's the case, why hasn't the Crown Prince reacted?"
Given his past behavior, there was no way he would pretend nothing had happened after learning she was pregnant.
"Girl, is there another possibility?"
Perhaps Guard Liuyun guessed that you were pregnant, but he wasn't sure if the child in your womb was the prince's. However, he was also afraid that you might have had an abortion, and that the prince would blame you if he found out. So he had Granny Fang mislead Wanqiu..."
Listening to Sitao's analysis, Wu Weiwei lowered her eyes.
It is likely that Sitao's speculation is the truth of the matter.
If that's the case, then she must confirm that Qingzhu is the father of the child in her womb.
Only then will the crown prince feel that the child in her womb has nothing to do with him, and he will not try to take her child away.
Thus, Wu Weiwei could only silently apologize to Qingzhu in her heart.
Suzhen Tribe.
Qingzhu was leading his subordinates to Su Zhenren's residence.
"Manager Qing, Xiaoxue said that there are currently two forces clashing in the Suzhen tribe, and they have been fighting for the position of chieftain for many years."
If we can help Xiaoxue reclaim what belongs to her father, I believe that she and her brother will also help us explore the iron ore mines on Mount Ata...
Hearing Chen Dazhuang's words, Qingzhu squinted her eyes slightly.
There were a total of 500 people on this trip, while the Qiongzhen tribe had at least 300 to 400 people.
If they truly want to help Mulan Suo regain his former glory and establish himself in the Suzhen tribe, then many of them will inevitably have to sacrifice themselves.
Regardless of whether the iron ore exists or not, is it worth it for him to take such a risk to help Mulan Suo?
"Manager Qing, are you worried that we can't defeat these savage tribes?"
Chen Dazhuang asked curiously.
Qingzhu looked at Chen Dazhuang, who had an honest and simple appearance.
"Dazhuang, let me ask you this: if we help Mulan and Xue get their things back, but she breaks her promise in the end, what will you do?"
"That can't be! Xiaoxue isn't that kind of girl!"
Dazhuang defended the little girl.
Xiaoxue's original name was Mulanxue. She was a native of the Suzhen tribe and a girl from another tribe whom they rescued during their last sea voyage.
Because they were being chased by the Suzhen tribe, they fled to the sea and were rescued when they happened to meet their ship.
In Chen Dazhuang's view, Mu Xue was an innocent and naive girl. Since she had asked them to help her and her brother, she would not break her promise and deceive everyone.
"Ha ha……"
Qingzhu smiled.
Chen Dazhuang hadn't experienced much, and was still a bit naive.
In this world, he trusts no one but Weiwei.
Qingzhu looked at Chen Dazhuang.
"It's alright. Let's go to their tribe first. You can tell Li Cheng and the others to move some of the supplies we brought down."
I'll lead my men and trade supplies with them. You, along with Li Cheng, will first investigate whether there really is an iron ore mine here..."
For over a month, his men had been adrift at sea with him, and it was a rare treat to finally find a decent place to rest.
If what Mulan Xue said was true, and that she and her brother were being persecuted by the tribal chief's son, then perhaps I really could help her.
"Okay, I'll talk to Li Cheng about it later!"
After being stranded at sea for more than a month, everyone was naturally very excited after disembarking.
Thinking of what Mulan Xue said about the Suzhen tribe not only having iron mines, but also seemingly several decent salt mines...
If these things can be used by them, and he recruits more soldiers and horses, Weiwei's grand plan will have a greater chance of success.
Thinking of Wu Weiwei, Qingzhu smiled knowingly.
His smile captivated Mulan Xue, who was waiting for them at the dock.
"Brother Qingzhu, over here!"
The girl waved to Qingzhu.
Qingzhu frowned slightly as she looked at the enthusiastic young woman on the dock.
Chen Dazhuang greeted them happily, "Xue'er, we're here."
A cross-dressing girl named Xue'er stood gracefully in front of everyone.
The warm sunlight shone through the clouds onto the girl's radiant face. Her skin was as clear and translucent as white jade, and she looked both charming and lively.
"Brother Qingzhu, my brother has prepared a feast at home, let's go!"
The girl stepped forward, wanting to take Qingzhu's hand as she always did, just like she always did with her brother.
"Miss Mu, men and women should not touch each other."
Qingzhu avoided her and refused the girl's attempt to take her hand.
Seeing the coldness on Qingzhu's face.
Mulan Xue was stunned for a moment.
“Brother Qingzhu, Xue’er, I used to hold your hand like this…”
Qingzhu frowned.
Chen Dazhuang, standing to the side, naturally noticed Qingzhu's displeasure.
He looked at the aggrieved Mulan Xue and said, "Xue'er, Steward Qing doesn't like to interact with people usually, so please don't mind him!"
Chen Dazhuang knew that Qingzhu had their master in her heart, and no other girl could catch her eye.
"It's alright, Brother Chen, it's all Xue'er's fault..."
She didn't know that Qingzhu wouldn't like her, and Mulan Xue forced a smile to hide her disappointment.
During her time on the ship, she learned that Brother Qingzhu was a germaphobe, and she thought she would be the exception, but who would have thought...
Beijing.
Lingfu helped Wu Weiwei to bed.
"Miss, tomorrow is the day of the execution of the young lady. Xiao Qi just came to report that no suspicious people have been found near the Dali Temple..."
"Okay, let Little Stone and the others work hard and stay up until dawn!"
Lu Hanting is currently imprisoned in the Jingzhao Prefecture jail, but so far he doesn't seem to be making any moves.
Even if he dares to go and save him, I will inevitably expose him again.
Right now, she's not worried about Lu Hanting, but rather about Shen Bazhi—whether he'll cause any trouble.
Although he had someone place a hundred-day curse on He Yuyan, she really couldn't understand Shen Bazhi's strange behavior.
Suburbs of Beijing.
"Monkey Three, how's the work going, brothers?"
"Brother Leng, we've already dug up the Dali Temple. Don't worry, it'll be straight to the prison before dawn!"
The short man replied.
"Yes, if this matter is handled well, you will definitely reap the rewards!"
"okay!"
He Yuyan was half asleep when she heard rustling sounds from the ground.
She suddenly woke up with a start.
"Who?"
The noise continued, but no one answered her.
He Yuyan couldn't sleep now, her mind racing with all sorts of possibilities.
Could it be that someone has come to rescue me?
Thinking that she might not die tomorrow, He Yuyan suddenly felt a surge of strength.
She struggled to her feet, then gently lay face down on the ground, listening to the sounds.
underground.
"Dalinzi, hurry up and report to Brother Leng that we've located the cell where the target is, and tell him to get ready to come and pick them up!"
"Yes."
Gao Daren got up very early in the morning.
Today is an important day. He needs to go to the yamen early to handle some business, and then go to the East Palace to ask the Crown Prince for instructions.
At noon, they would escort the prisoners to the execution ground.
There's a lot to do, so we can't afford to delay.
Those who had been waiting outside rushed to report the news as soon as they saw Lord Gao come out of the mansion.
"Guard Liuyun, Lord Gao has gone out."
"Understood. We'll make our move when they escort the people to the outskirts of Yongcheng! Oh, and tell your men to be alert. Remember, whatever you do, don't reveal your identities..."
"Yes, Guard Liuyun, don't worry! I will definitely explain things properly."
Inside the Dali Temple prison, after the jailer who was making the last round of inspections had left.
Suddenly, an opening appeared in the ground beneath an empty cell, and a figure dressed in prison clothes, resembling a woman, was pushed up from below.
Behind her, a tall, thin man jumped up from below.
The tall, thin man carefully surveyed his surroundings, and seeing that no one was on duty, he unlocked the cell door and went out.
Seeing this, the woman behind him, who looked ashen-faced, followed closely behind.
In no time, the tall, thin man found the cell where He Yuyan was.
"Miss He, I was sent by Master Shen to rescue you. Come with me now!"
He Yuyan looked at them.
She pointed to a woman behind him wearing prison clothes, whose features resembled hers.
"she?"
Since that last stand-in, has Shen Bazhi found himself another scapegoat?
The tall, thin man nodded. "That's right, this is the one we found to replace you. Don't worry, she did it willingly..."
The reason for finding a stand-in was to give them enough time to escape.
After all, if someone comes to patrol and finds that the people are missing, the government officials are very likely to follow the secret passage they dug to arrest them.
"Don't just stand there, come with me!"
Seeing He Yuyan in a daze, the tall, thin man spoke up to remind her.
"Oh, I'm leaving, I'm leaving right now!"
He Yuyan was merely stunned by the surprise!
Unexpectedly, it was Shen Bazhi who came to her rescue in the end. She really couldn't understand this man anymore.
He pushed her to the brink time and time again, only to have someone come to her rescue at the most crucial moment.
Does he really see himself as a plaything?
After He Yuyan followed the tall, thin man underground, the body double quietly lay down on the small bed.
A short while later, a patrolling jailer came over, glanced at the woman still lying in the cell, and left without even blinking.
The woman surnamed He hasn't eaten for the past two days, presumably because she knows her death is near, so she simply can't eat.
They can all understand.
As long as he's still alive enough to be tortured, that's all that matters. Who cares about the rest?
After finishing her breakfast, Wu Weiwei called Sitao over.
"Was anything reported over there last night?"
"Girl, I didn't hear Little Stone come to report anything, so she should be alright, right?"
Wu Weiwei nodded.
"Oh, by the way, go and get that bright red suit for me. I'm going to the execution ground to watch the execution later."
Sisitao was surprised.
"Young lady, wouldn't it be inappropriate for you to witness such a bloody scene while you're pregnant?"
Wu Weiwei touched her lower abdomen and raised an eyebrow.
"It's alright, I want to see He Yuyan beheaded with my own eyes today!"
East Palace.
"Lord Gao, the Imperial Observatory has divined for me and said that I should not see blood today, so I will not go to the execution. You alone are enough to supervise the execution!"
Looking at the high-ranking official who had come to invite him, the Crown Prince said with little interest.
Who wants to see that bloody stuff, especially since he heard that Lu Hanting's concubine was disfigured and looked terrifying.
Why would he bother looking at that thing?
Seeing the Crown Prince's disdainful look, Lord Gao smiled bitterly to himself.
"Very well! This humble official will carry out the execution on behalf of the Crown Prince!"
Dali Temple.
The official ordered the officers to bring out "He Yuyan".
Looking at the woman before him, her eyes lowered and her body weak, Lord Gao frowned.
"He Yuyan, raise your head!"