Xiao Lingtang was also a smart man. He knew that his grandfather would definitely protect him and his mother and concubine, and he could secure the position of governor of Liangjiang for so many years. His grandfather was not an ordinary person. He refused to admit it. Emperor Yuan finally sent him away without knowing what he had in mind.

Return home.

When he stepped out of the door, his legs had lost all strength, and his body felt more like someone had taken out his bones. He didn't know how long he had been walking, and the servant beside him had long disappeared. He also felt the coldness of the world for a while.

Before the incident, these chamberlains were polite to him, and none of them were respectful. No matter what, they had to show him to the palace gate respectfully.

Now that I have only been away for a short time, the chamberlain rudely withdrew, haha.

The sweat on Xiao Lingtang's back was still wet. Although he refused to admit it, the identity of that crazy woman was verified. She was indeed the daughter of the gang leader. Now she kept testifying against him. Whether he is dirty now depends on his father.

What to think.

The more he thought about it, the more difficult it became. His steps became more and more chaotic. He almost tripped himself after not taking a few steps. Fortunately, someone reached out to help him. When he saw who was helping him, Xiao

Your Majesty frowned.

"Second Emperor Brother, be careful." The person who spoke was Xiao Lingyu.

Xiao Lingtang has never liked Xiao Lingyu. From his status as mother-in-law to the reason why he entered the palace, he has been in a state of boredom for some years.

But now, even a palace servant dares to treat him lightly, but this brother who is not close to him can still lend a helping hand.

Perhaps it was because his heart was too desolate that the sudden concern made his heart surge, and he felt infinite emotion pouring out of his heart: "Fourth brother."

It was rare to hear Xiao Lingtang call him this, and Xiao Lingyu was a little surprised. He was not involved in court affairs, but the people he came into contact with at the Royal Academy were all children of aristocratic families. Things in the court were often the core of their discussions. It was difficult not to know.

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The Second Emperor Brother in front of him was in such a mess. It was easy to imagine what he had suffered. He couldn't help but whisper: "Second Emperor Brother, please be careful."

Xiao Lingtang gave a bitter smile and suddenly looked at him: "Why are you here?"

"The concubine is sick." Xiao Lingyu mentioned that the concubine was a little melancholy: "Brother, please go slowly."

Watching Xiao Lingyu leave, Xiao Lingtang actually felt envious. He was truly far away from the fight and seemed to have no ambition. He was hiding in the Royal Academy and reading a lot of books every day. He was thirsty for talents all day long, as if he was born in a paradise.

Some people thought that he was a coward for doing this as a prince, but no one thought that compared to the former prince who died in the battle, the current situation of this prince was simply perfect.

People's thoughts are this moment and that moment. Xiao Lingtang didn't think like this when he forgot that he had the upper hand.

At that time, he was only thinking about how to get to the top position. Now, after suffering some setbacks and the situation was about to pass, he felt that his wealth and life were more important than power and position.

Xiao Lingyu didn't think much about Xiao Lingtang's affairs. Seeing his dejected look, he just felt sorry.

The person he admires most is actually Prince Rui. This uncle of the emperor has lived a wonderful life under his father's hands by relying on his attitude of not participating in the fight. And what he plans to copy is Prince Rui's route. Perhaps one day, he can

Fulfill your wishes.

When he entered Concubine Shu's palace, a pungent smell of medicine drifted into his nose. Xiao Lingyu quickened his pace and walked in. He met the female official next to his mother and concubine. When she saw him coming, the female official hurriedly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Unfortunately, it was too late to hide it. Xiao Lingyu's heart tightened, and he rushed to his mother's side regardless of everyone's obstruction. When he saw the pale and bloodless Concubine Shu on the hospital bed, Xiao Lingyu knelt down and said, "Mother's concubine."

"Don't be anxious." Concubine Shu moved slowly, with a happy smile on her lips: "Concubine I just want to be freed."

Concubine Shu has a gentle temperament and has never thought about competing for favor in the palace. She knows that she is somewhat similar to His Majesty's sweetheart, but she has also heard from the female officer next to the former Queen that she is not as good as that one, but only relies on two

It was because of the similarity that it happened accidentally.

If His Majesty hadn't been drunk, if it hadn't been for her father getting into trouble and she was determined to help him, that night wouldn't have happened at all.

She never hid this matter from Xiao Lingyu, and after Xiao Lingyao entered the palace, she repeatedly told him to take care of that person. After all, his grandfather was able to get out of trouble back then, not because of her skills, but just because of her similarities.

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Even though they only have two points, Xiao Lingyu and Xiao Lingyao's looks are the most similar among the princes and young masters.

"Concubine Mother deliberately refused to take the medicine. Has Emperor Father ever been here?" After Xiao Lingyu asked, he saw the self-deprecating smile on Concubine Shu's face. She didn't accept favors and didn't have a solid family. Emperor Yuan would not take her seriously at all.

superior.

How is her condition? The Imperial Hospital is only doing its job to treat her. Your Majesty doesn't ask. They won't bother to find out.

"I'm tired of it, Yu'er." Concubine Shu said feebly: "Although you haven't said it yet, you are envious of Princess Consort and the others for being able to leave in style, right? This time, Concubine Shu can also do something for you.

"

Xiao Lingyu asked again, but Concubine Shu refused to say more.

A few days later, two things quietly happened in the capital. One was that King Rui opened a coffee shop with great fanfare and announced that Qilin Trading Company would cooperate with Liu Changsheng to open the only coffee shop in the capital.

This coffee shop was Liu Changsheng's idea. On the one hand, it can sell coffee beans, and on the other hand, it can directly process coffee drinks. It is similar to a teahouse, where guests can chat and drink. However, due to the high price, the number of customers accepted is extremely limited.

King Rui used another trick, that is, the seats are limited. If you want to get a seat, you have to make a reservation or become a VIP.

Thinking that Qin Feng was the first to create this VIP, King Rui worried about Emperor Yuan's overthinking when he used it. Facts have proved that the emperor's brother was so busy with state affairs and family affairs that he didn't bother to pay attention to such trivial matters. Therefore, even the matter of the coffee shop was not mentioned until a long time later.

Just a question.

He just nodded knowing that making a profit was inconvenient and didn't ask in detail.

Liu Changsheng only returned to Jiangbei after signing the contract and seeing the opening of the coffee shop with his own eyes. From then on, he only needed to deliver goods to King Rui regularly and promise to provide him with some new drinking methods from time to time.

On the day they left the city, he and Bai Jiang walked together. It wasn't until they were nearly a hundred miles away from the capital that the two met at a rest stop.

The rest stop was his own territory. The two of them entered the secret room upstairs and discussed the matter. Bai Jiang curled his lips and said, "I didn't expect that Concubine Shu died of illness and the fight between the two princes came to an end.

"

Concubine Shu was a relatively inconspicuous concubine in the harem of Emperor Yuan. She was struck down by illness and died suddenly. She was just an unpopular concubine, but because she gave birth to a prince, her funeral was held in a dignified manner, and she was given a posthumous title after her death.

No., buried in Huanglu.

Although there is no need to hold a national funeral, everyone has to restrain their actions. The third prince does not dare to be too aggressive. However, all the evidence that originally pointed to the second prince is always missing a key link. It seems that he is going to be put to death, but the key is always missing.
Chapter completed!