readytorunbook Chapter 281 Secretly
Chapter 281 Secretly
After hearing this, Xie Guimo regretted telling the truth.
Even Shen Tang could not be sure that this life would be the same as her previous life. She just felt that she would have to bring the person back to Beijing sooner or later, so the sooner the better. If it was really the same as the previous life, many things would be easier to handle later. If something went wrong as in the previous life, all his plans would be disrupted.
I hope Young Master Huo won't let him down.
Seeing that Xie Guimo was silent, the emperor picked up the teacup and asked, "Why aren't you talking?"
Xie Guimo said, "I am thinking about whether I should write a letter to urge them. I don't want to be beaten..."
The poor emperor almost spit out a mouthful of tea.
Fortunately, Grandpa's shoulder was not dislocated.
The Prince of Jingyang always says shocking things and does things unconventionally.
Can I write a letter to ask for this?
Mrs. Huo has been married to Mr. Huo for three years, but she still hasn't gotten pregnant. How can Mr. Huo not be anxious? But having children also depends on fate. However, the Princess of Jingyang dreamed that Mrs. Huo was pregnant and Mr. Huo was killed. She was so frightened that there were two lives lost. Such an unlucky thing must be prevented.
Because it was too outrageous, and Xie Guimo had always been bold and responsible, even saying directly that he would support Prince Yu. If he really wanted to ask Young Master Huo to return to Beijing to support Prince Yu, he would not deny it.
The emperor believed it for the time being.
He waved his hand and sent Xie Guimo away.
Inside the room, Shen Tang was lying on the small couch, eating fruit and flipping through a book. He was enjoying his meal and reading intently.
Si'er came in and said, "Princess, the prince sent someone back to say that he wants to treat everyone and won't be back for lunch."
dinner……
No need to ask, it must be Prince Yu.
Prince Yu helped recommend Young Master Huo to be the Chief of the City Patrol Office, so we must thank him very much.
However, being a city patrol officer is not an easy job. It is tiring and easy to offend people.
However, there are not many vacancies in the court, and there are not always suitable ones. We can only bring people back to Beijing first and then slowly plan for the rest.
Xie Guimo wanted to treat everyone, so Shen Tang ate lunch alone. Ever since she married Xie Guimo, they had eaten three meals a day together whenever he was in the house. It was a bit difficult for her to get used to being alone all of a sudden.
After lunch, Shen Tang continued reading. When he finished a book, he heard Xie Guimo's footsteps.
Seeing him come in through the beaded curtain, Shen Tang put down the book in his hand and stood up to greet him. "Is the emperor looking for you because Prince Yu recommended Young Master Huo?"
Xie Guimo sighed sadly, "Maybe I'll get a beating for this."
Shen Tang, “…???”
Shen Tang looked at Xie Guimo blankly, and Xie Guimo repeated to Shen Tang what he had said to the emperor. Although the emperor trusted him, the crime of deceiving the emperor was no joke. If someone asked about it later, he couldn't say the wrong thing.
Shen Tang felt a sweat forming in his heart when he heard this. "What if I'm not pregnant? Will the Emperor really beat you?"
Seeing Shen Tang looking a little worried, Xie Guimo wanted to tease him, "That's hard to say."
Shen Tang comforted herself. She had been reborn for a few months, and although many things had changed, Guzhou was far away from Kyoto after all, so it was less affected. It was very likely that she would become pregnant like in her previous life.
Besides, it would take some time for Young Master Huo to return to Beijing after the Ministry of Personnel sent the transfer letter to Guzhou. Perhaps the emperor would have forgotten about it by then.
Taking a step back, Shen Tang said, "You are the prince of Jingyang. The emperor has always liked you. Even if he really hits you, he won't hit you too hard. You will be fine after a few days of rest."
Xie Guimo, "..."
Xie Guimo reached out and pinched Shen Tang's nose, "You really are my dear wife."
Shen Tang pulled his hand down, and the aroma of Xie Guimo's alcohol wafted onto his face, a mellow and sweet fragrance. He said, "Go to the study and grind some ink for me. I'll write a letter."
Shen Tang was puzzled, "Who is it written to?"
"To Young Master Huo, Prince Yu recommended him. I'm afraid the Huo family will think too much. If I decline and return to the capital, all my efforts will be in vain."
A general is not bound by the orders of the emperor when he is away from the court. The letter of appointment is not an imperial edict, but just a document sent by the Ministry of Personnel. If General Huo does not want to let Young Master Huo return to Beijing, he has no choice. In order to ensure that such a thing does not happen, he has to write a letter to explain clearly.
This is serious business. Shen Tang went to the study to help Xie Guimo grind ink. Shen Tang felt that this letter was difficult to write. He could neither tell the truth nor use the pretext that Mrs. An missed her daughter. He didn't know how Xie Guimo would convince General Huo.
As a result, Xie Guimo picked up the pen, dipped it in ink, and finished writing a few words for this letter that Shen Tang didn't know how to write. Shen Tang tilted his head to take a look and saw that it read:
My grandfather died on the battlefield, and there seems to be a hidden story. I hope Young Master Huo can return to Beijing to help.
Xie Guimo's handwriting was vigorous and powerful, yet free and easy, but Shen Tang could see a hint of heaviness in it, and his heart felt like it had been hit hard by something.
She looked at Xie Guimo and said, "Duke Zhenguo died on the battlefield. Is there really a hidden story behind this?"
Xie Guimo shook his head. "I don't know. Father is secretly investigating this matter. He must have some suspicions."
General Huo was promoted by the Duke of Zhenguo. He might hesitate to help Prince Yu win the throne, but if Young Master Huo returns to Beijing to help him investigate the Duke of Zhenguo's death in the battlefield, General Huo will pack up overnight and let Young Master Huo return to Beijing.
Shen Tang asked, "Didn't you ask your father?"
How could I not ask? It would be useless to ask because my father didn't say a word and told me not to let my mother know.
He even suspected that his grandfather had not been home for the past two years because he had gone to investigate the matter, but he had no evidence.
But he knew his father well. He was not suspicious and might even have some evidence. He would not be investigating this matter twelve years after his grandfather and uncle died in the battlefield.
In fact, after reading military books for so many years, he had reviewed the battle in which his grandfather and uncle were defeated many times. He also vaguely felt that with the abilities of his grandfather and uncle, they should not have lost so miserably and even lost their lives.
My grandfather and two uncles died in the battlefield, and my mother fell seriously ill. For so many years, I dared not return to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion for fear of being saddened by the scene. I want my mother to know that my grandfather and two uncles did not just die in the battlefield, but were most likely killed by someone, which would be even more painful.
It is difficult for my father to find any clues about this matter. What use would it be if my mother knew about it? Apart from asking my father for help, she can only find Concubine Ye.
It just so happens that the person my father distrusts the most is Concubine Ye, and he even has a faint dislike for her.
Shen Tang also told him that his father would die on the battlefield. He knew that the battlefield was dangerous, but he had never thought that his father would die on the battlefield. After knowing this, he tossed and turned and couldn't sleep all night.
He couldn't believe that such a thing would happen, and when he thought of his father's death on the battlefield, he thought of his grandfather and two uncles who died on the battlefield.
Just as unexpected.
After realizing that his father was investigating the deaths of his grandfather and uncle on the battlefield, he had a vague feeling that his father had also been murdered.
And it's the same person.
The purpose of writing this letter to General Huo is not only to ask him to let Young Master Huo return to Beijing, but also to remind him to be careful.