readytorunbook Chapter 270 Treat
Chapter 270 Treat
This matter caused a lot of uproar in the palace yesterday, and inevitably spread out of the palace.
The maid reported everything she knew to the princess, and the princess looked at Shen Tang.
If Shen Tang had not entered the palace yesterday and told Empress Xu in time that Bi Tao and the eunuch in Fengluan Palace were from the same hometown, Empress Xu would have been unable to wash away the charge of poisoning Concubine Ye even if she jumped into the Yellow River.
Just by hearing the name of the palace maid Bi Tao, one can understand Concubine Ye's plan. Shen Tang's intelligence really impressed the princess.
The princess didn't know that Shen Tang had accompanied her into the palace many times in her previous life. Before the Prince of Qi ascended the throne, the eldest prince and Queen Xu were defeated. The eunuch might have helped Concubine Ye. After Queen Xu was banished to the cold palace, the eunuch entered Changchun Palace and ran around for Concubine Ye.
At that time, Concubine Ye was already the winner, and there was no need to hide the fact that the eunuch and Bitao were from the same hometown. He had served Empress Xu for many years and was able to enter Changchun Palace after Empress Xu was defeated. It was obvious that he was Concubine Ye's man.
Regardless of whether the young eunuch was related to Concubine Ye's poisoning, Shen Tang told Queen Xu that the young eunuch and Bi Tao were from the same hometown. Queen Xu would investigate. This would help Queen Xu eliminate a hidden threat, and it would also be worthwhile for Prince Yu to help recommend her fourth uncle.
I just didn't expect that it would happen to be a great help to Queen Xu.
It was more than just a big favor. Empress Xu felt a chill down her spine when she thought about it afterwards.
The princess didn't say anything. Shen Tang stayed for a while and then returned to Chenxiangxuan.
In the study room.
Xie Guimo was reading a military book.
There was a knock on the door, and a servant came in and said, "My Lord, Prince Yu sent someone to deliver a brocade box and an invitation."
The servant brought the things over.
Xie Guimo took the invitation and opened it.
The invitation was written by Prince Yu himself, inviting him to have dinner at Deyue Tower.
Xie Guimo opened the brocade box again, and inside it were two large Dong pearls.
He had just invited Prince Yu to dinner a few days ago, so why was he inviting him to dinner today? Not only did he invite him to dinner, but he also gave him two large Dong pearls?
Xie Guimo felt strange.
When Shen Tang left yesterday, he himself didn't know what happened in Changchun Palace, so he didn't mention it to Xie Guimo, so Xie Guimo didn't know about it.
After Shen Tang returned to Chenxiangxuan, he went to the study to find Xie Guimo and told him what he had just learned.
Xie Guimo laughed, "I was wondering why Prince Yu suddenly invited me and also sent me two large Dongzhu. It turns out he was thanking you for this."
Xie Guimo handed the brocade box to Shen Tang.
Shen Tang opened the brocade box and found two large Dong pearls inside, which were round, lustrous and very valuable.
Prince Yu sent someone to deliver the invitation, and Xie Guimo would definitely honor him, so he couldn't have lunch with Shen Tang.
It was almost time for lunch, and not wanting to keep Prince Yu waiting for too long, Xie Guimo left the house and rode to Deyue Tower.
As a result, when he arrived, not only Prince Yu was there, but also Xiao Xun, Chu Yi and Lu Li were all there.
Xie Guimo smiled and sat down, "I thought Prince Yu only invited me."
Xiao Xun smiled and said, "Indeed, you are the only one invited. We are just here to eat for free."
They are regular customers of Deyue Tower. The probability of running into them when you entertain guests at Deyue Tower is very high. Since you meet them, you will definitely eat together. It will be more lively when there are more people eating.
Prince Yu also liked to eat with them, and the dishes he grabbed tasted especially delicious.
There were quite a few people, and they ordered a table full of dishes and plenty of good wine.
They drank and chatted and laughed.
Prince Yu was challenged by Chu Yi to play finger-guessing games. No one had ever played this with him before, so he lost many times and was forced to drink a lot of wine.
The guards stood by and watched, wanting to stop him but not daring to. It was rare to see Prince Yu so happy. In all these years, he had been competing with Prince Qi for the crown prince position, and he had been extremely cautious in his words and actions, fearing that Prince Qi would catch him and get scolded by the Emperor. How could he have laughed so happily?
The guards knew that Prince Yu had always envied Xie Guimo for having good brothers like Chu Yi, and now they could play together, so the guards were afraid of stopping them and spoiling everyone's fun.
Forget it. Prince Yu has his own residence now. If he drinks a little too much occasionally, the emperor won’t say anything even if he knows.
Furthermore, with the Prince of Jingyang and others helping Prince Yu, there is no need to worry about the position of crown prince not being in his pocket.
The few of them were having so much fun that the noise could be heard in the neighboring room. When the Prince of Changping saw Prince Yu entering Deyue Tower, he specially changed to a private room next to them. However, after listening for a long time, he didn't get any useful information, and even -
It feels like Prince Yu has been led astray by them.
The Marquis of Changping, "..."
People next door are having a great time playing rock-paper-scissors and drinking.
They were having fun when suddenly there was a knock on the door. Chu Yi and Lu Li, who were playing finger-guessing games, stopped.
"Your Majesty..."
Someone shouted from outside the door.
Xiao Xun said, "He's mine."
"Come in."
The servant pushed the door open and said happily, "My Lord, the princess sent me to tell you that the marriage is settled. You can rest assured."
Xiao Xun, “……???”
Xiao Xun felt a little dizzy, the alcohol suddenly taking over. His voice was floating, "Tell me again, whose marriage is settled?"
The servant was a little confused. The prince could drink quite a lot, so how could he be so drunk? How much alcohol did he drink?
The servant said, "You are getting married to Miss Zhao from the Minister of Works' residence."
Xiao Xun, "......!!!"
Xiao Xun stood up suddenly, his body swaying, and he almost lost his balance, "When did this happen?!"
The servant said, "The princess left the palace this morning to propose marriage for you."
Chu Yi looked at Xiao Xun, "Yesterday, Brother Gui Mo asked me to remind you that if you like Miss Zhao, you should come and propose marriage as soon as possible to avoid being snatched away by someone else. You kept saying yesterday that there was no such thing, but today you finalized the marriage. You really don't treat me as a brother at all."
Xiao Xun opened his mouth but couldn't utter a word.
Yesterday, Xie Guimo sent Shen Tang and the princess to the palace. On the way, he met Chu Yi. Knowing that he was going to find Xiao Xun, he asked him to deliver a message to save himself from making another trip.
Xiao Xun felt something was wrong. He looked at the servant and asked, "Why would my mother suddenly go to the Zhao family to propose marriage for me?"
The servant was bewildered. "Yesterday, when the Prince of Xuanyi was talking to you, the Princess happened to come to see you. She heard it with her own ears."
Xiao Xun felt his vision go dark. "My mother is outside the door, why didn't you tell me?!"
The prince seemed to be really drunk and didn't even remember what happened yesterday. The servant was very tired, "I have told the prince, if you don't believe me, ask the prince of Xuanyi."
Chu Yi nodded.
Did say that.
He can testify.
Xiao Xun also remembered that when he sent Chu Yi out, the servant told him that his mother had come, but he didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that his mother would hear what Xie Guimo asked Chu Yi to convey, so he didn't take it to heart.
Even if my mother is in a hurry to arrange a marriage for him, couldn't she at least ask him first?
Are you so anxious? It's like you're trying to snatch a wife away.
Although marriage is arranged by parents and matchmakers, Miss Zhao hides when she sees him, so she may not like him.