612 Father Yu Knows the Truth, Little Sly Jiang Exposedn/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As for who set the trap, was there a need to say?
It was either the Queen Manor or the State Preceptor Hall.
There were not many people they had offended in Nanzhao. The West Manor had long lost the capital to cause trouble, so the most likely possibility was these two forces. Coupled with the heavy damage the Queen Manor had suffered now, Yu Wan felt that the possibility of them joining forces was also very high.
To be honest, it was fine for them to stand in the enemyâs position and see who was stronger. This was because even if it was Yu Wan, she would also use tricks. However, if the targets of the raft were a few innocent children, it would be outrageous.
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Dabao was lucky that he wasnât injured, but what if?
However, when she thought about how they could poison the candied hawthorn, it did not seem difficult to throw a rotten egg. They were originally a group of bastards who did not have any morals. It was better to rely on the sunrise in the east than on their conscience.
Speaking of which, was that group of people at their witsâ end? They actually instigated someone to call their family a jinx? How were they a jinx? Who did they harm? Didnât they bring it upon themselves that the Queen Manor had fallen to such a state?
Did they force Nangong Yan to snatch another personâs husband and father? Or did they force Nangong Yan to lose the holy artifact? Or did they force Nangong Yan to feed the Prince Consort Soul Devouring Grass?
As for the Emperor being poisoned, it could not be blamed on them.
In the chaos just now, there was no time to mention the Eldest Princess, so Yu Wan naturally did not know that they were making an issue out of her fate.
Yu Wan opened the first aid kit and treated Fu Lingâs injuries. She asked Zi Su to bring Fu Ling down to rest. She had to recuperate well for the next two days and did not have to work.
There were also a few officials who entered the manor with Fu Ling. The officials were in Helian Beimingâs courtyard. Yu Wan did not go over. Instead, she asked the maidservant to fetch water and brought the three little fellows to take a bath.
Although their two younger brothers usually liked to tease Dabao, they were also protective of him. Their hearts ached and they were angry that Dabao had been smashed.
Xiaobao blew on Dabao all the way. When he stopped, he said worriedly, âIt hurts!â
Actually, Dabao had stopped feeling pain a long time ago. The children had thick skin and could withstand the pain better than adults. However, when Xiaobao looked at his swollen forehead, he felt that he was in pain and even generously gave his mother to him.
Dabao lay in his motherâs arms, his chubby little face rubbing against his motherâs neck. From time to time, he would play with his motherâs beautiful hair with his little hands. He was always happy.
Yu Wan felt quite relieved.
A year ago, when the three of them were still little munchkins, they would always be greatly frightened when they encountered similar things. They would have nightmares and wake up at night. It was different now.
Yu Wan asked them, âDo you still want to go on the streets? Do you still want to buy candied hawthorn?â
Xiaobao said, âYes! Buy it! Why canât we buy it?â
Yu Wan asked again, âWhat if we meet bad people again?â
Xiaobao placed his hands on his hips. âBeat him up!â
Dabao and Erâbao also nodded vigorously, indicating that their performance this time was not good. If they were given another chance, they would beat them until they cried!
Yu Wan thought of the village tyrant of Lotus Flower Village being ridden by the little fellows and beaten into a pigâs head. She felt that it was really because those little beggars slipped away quickly. Their legs were short, so they could not catch up. If they did, it was hard to say who would be bullied.
âMy sons are amazing!â Yu Wan kissed the little fellows.
The three little black eggs took a comfortable shower and fell asleep beside their mother. Dabao had profited from the disaster and lay on his motherâs body. He felt that he had not taken that hit for nothing. In the past, this position belonged to Xiaobao. He could not snatch it.
Dabao fell asleep drooling. Soon, Xiaobao and Erâbao also fell asleep sweetly. They could always sleep especially well beside their mother.
Yu Wan looked at the three little fellows dotingly and narrowed her eyes slightly. She would make them pay the price for bullying her sons!
On the other side, the official who sent Fu Ling back to the manor went to Helian Beimingâs courtyard and explained the incident in front of the two brothers and Yan Jiuchao.
The official had heard a lot of rumors about the Eldest Princess in the magistrate prefecture these few days, so he gave more information than Fu Ling. For example, he knew why the little masters were called little jinxes.
Yu Shaoqing didnât know.
After the officials left, Yu Shaoqing flipped out. âWhat right do they have to say that Dabao and the others are little jinxes? Who did the children offend? Are all you people from Nanzhao bullying children like this?â
Helian Beiming cleared his throat. âYouâre also from Nanzhao.â
âIâ¦â Yu Shaoqing wanted to say no, but he swallowed his words.
The official did not say anything. He was afraid that he would make a mistake if he spoke too much. However, just because he did not say it did not mean that others would not say it too.
Helian Beiming called Yu Gang over. âGo outside and ask if itâs been peaceful recently.â
âYes!â Yu Gang accepted the order and left.
The news of the Eldest Princess had spread like wildfire. Everyone, from the ministers to the commoners, was discussing it. Yu Gang had only sat in the teahouse for a while, but he already knew the ins and outs of the rumors.
He returned to Helian Beimingâs study with a solemn expression and said to the three people sitting there, âGrand General and Second Master, Young Master, there are rumors outside that the Eldest Princess has returned to Nanzhao. The turmoil in the Queen Manor, the missing holy artifact and the Queen being deposed are all because of the Eldest Princess!â
The atmosphere in the room instantly turned cold.
Helian Beimingâs expression turned ugly. Yan Jiuchaoâs expression did not change, but anyone could feel the killing intent in his eyes. The only person who couldnât understand was Yu Shaoqing.
Yu Shaoqing said in confusion, âWhat does this have to do with the Helian family?â
Not to mention that he did not believe the rumors, so what if he did? How could the internal matters of the royal family be related to his three treasures?
Little jinx, little jinx, how ugly was the name!
Yu Gang did not say anything. He stole a glance at the General and Young Masterâs expressions and thought to himself, You two didnât tell Second Master about this? Poor Second Master. He was clearly the closest person to the Eldest Princess, but he became the last to know.
Yu Gang bowed with tears of sympathy for Yu Shaoqing.
âWhatâs with your expressions? Why arenât you surprised at all?â Yu Shaoqing sensed that something was wrong with his son-in-law and brother.
Yan Jiuchao looked at the sky.
Helian Beiming also looked at the sky like him.
Yu Shaoqing narrowed his eyes. âAre you two⦠hiding something from me?â
Helian Beiming opened his mouth and was about to speak when Yan Jiuchao beat him to it. âI didnât anyway.â He spread his hands.
âThen you did?â Yu Shaoqingâs dangerous gaze landed on Helian Beimingâs face.
The corners of Helian Beimingâs mouth twitched. Nephew-in-law, you shouldnât push the blame!
Yu Shaoqing stood up and stood in front of Helian Beiming. He said solemnly, âItâs useless to look at him. Tell me the truth. What are you hiding from me?â
Helian Beiming was not as thick-skinned as Yan Jiuchao. He was embarrassed to throw the blame away completely, so he could only take a deep breath and pat his brotherâs shoulder. âSit down first. Iâll tell you slowly.â
Helian Beiming drafted a plan and decided to start with his sister-in-lawâs background. After he was done with her background, he would talk about many things that his sister-in-law had no choice but to do. For example, his sister-in-law was engaged to the Ghost Clan for the holy artifact of Nanzhao. For example, his sister-in-law was unwilling to be reduced to a chess piece and escaped the engagement without hesitation.
Lastly, he had to emphasize that his sister-in-law did not cheat on him.
Just as Helian Beiming had thought of how to speak to Yu Shaoqing step by step, Old Cui came over with a drumstick in his mouth. He was here to administer acupuncture to Helian Beiming. The moment he entered the room, he saw that the three of them had strange expressions, especially Yu Shaoqing, who looked like a fishbone was stuck in his throat.
âYou told him?â He looked at Helian Beiming and Yan Jiuchao.
âIâ¦â
Before Helian Beiming could speak, Old Cui patted Yu Shaoqingâs shoulder heavily. âAlright, whatâs the big deal? Isnât it just marrying the Princess? She didnât consummate the marriage. Isnât it just a ceremony!â
Yu Shaoqing suddenly felt as if he had been struck by lightning. âW-what did you say? Ah⦠Ah Shu is the Princess? She even went through the ceremony with someone?!â
Old Cui : ââ¦â
Uh⦠I think I said something wrongâ¦
Old Cui quickly tried to remedy the situation. âNo, no, I remembered wrongly. She didnât go through the ceremony with anyone. On the day of the ceremony, she escaped. She even escaped the marriage given by the Emperor.â
What Old Cui meant was that she was determined not to marry that person, but Yu Shaoqingâs focus was not on him at all.
Yu Shaoqing exploded. âThe Emperor even betrothed her? Sheâs already married?!â
Old Cui slapped his forehead. âAiya, isnât that for the holy artifact? Besides, he grew up with her and knows everythingâ¦â
âThat wild man even grew up with her?!!â Yu Shaoqing roared, feeling terrible!
The hopeless Old Cui : ââ¦â
Why did he feel like he was making things worse? Thatâs not right. Shouldnât you be the most surprised that sheâs the Emperorâs daughter? Why are you only concerned about being jealous? I say, arenât your focus a little off?
âI need to be alone,â Yu Shaoqing said aggrievedly.
Yu Shaoqing felt wronged.
His Ah Shu was not a well-bred young lady.
His Ah Shu had a fiancé.
Boohoo, it was a bolt from the blue!