Wen Ranran accompanied Xia Lishuang and Cheng Fenglou to greet him and gave him the respect he deserved.
The family also prepared a queue and was escorted into the courtyard by a small honor guard. At first glance, it looked like a wealthy family. Who wouldn't be green-eyed after seeing it?
The prince glanced at Xia Lishuang and Wen Ranran and sat down in the seats.
The rest of the people took their seats on both sides below.
"Seventh brother, I heard that you captured Jiang Rong?"
"That's right." Xia Lishuang nodded and said before he spoke, "It's a pity that I only found the grain sketch, but not the defense plan. Jiang Rong also committed suicide."
How could the prince believe his lies?
Even though he knew he had other traps, he still followed the pretense and asked urgently.
"What should I do?"
"If the Crown Prince had agreed to join hands with me to search for it, I would have retrieved the defense map together." Xia Lishuang sighed regretfully, "Of course, I would also be willing to help the Crown Prince find the defense map again!
"
The prince smiled like an elder brother, "This will trouble my seventh brother."
"However." Xia Lishuang interrupted him, "For this investigation clues, we need to buy information from someone. The prince and the emperor also know that I was fined by my father for a year's salary, so I am really short of money."
"I see."
The prince's brows widened.
Nothing that money can solve is a big deal!
"Just tell me how much money you need. You are doing things for me. As an elder brother, I can't let you suffer in vain."
Xia Lishuang thought for a while, "It's really hard to estimate at the moment. How much does the emperor think is appropriate?"
This is the plan for the lion to open its mouth wide.
The prince stared at him for a long time, a trace of dissatisfied contempt flashed in his eyes, and with a kind smile on his face, Yun Danfeng spoke softly.
"Seventh brother is working hard, and as an elder brother, you should also help me. Prince Ben will help you make up for your salary this year!"
???
The prince is so angry!
Are you still missing a concubine?
Wen Ranran's exclamation and thoughtfulness were almost written on her face. Feeling the unkind look from Xia Lishuang, she smiled innocently and took the opportunity to interrupt.
"My lord, as your younger brother, you should do something for His Majesty the Crown Prince. Talking about money hurts your feelings. You have found the defense map. The Crown Prince must not miss this deep brotherly love. I will say a few kind words for you in front of His Majesty."
Are all the previous punishments waived?"
Wen Ranran looked at the prince with a smile, and beneath the flattery, there was a cunningness that the prince could see through at a glance.
I saw that the other party's face darkened, but he did not answer in time, as if he was thinking about whether it was worth it.
Wen Ranran narrowed her eyes in amusement.
Is there anything else to think about in this matter?
Isn’t the defense plan more important than letting Xia Lishuang make a comeback?
As expected, the prince began to relent.
Xia Lishuang saw him opening his mouth and spoke first.
"Ran Ran, you don't understand nonsense now. His Royal Highness is the second brother of this county king. Can you watch this county king return to Jiangrao County and suffer? This county king doesn't even need to say anything about this. Brother Prince, what do you say?
Yes or no?"
The prince's face turned completely stiff.
This little guy wants to have both ends!
Make him so beautiful!
There was no response from the other party, so Xia Lishuang made the final attack, "Brother Prince, don't worry, I will definitely help you find the defense map in five days!"
After five days, the day lilies were cold!
The prince's face suddenly bloomed with vitality, as if winter had passed and spring had come, and his smile was very kind.
"Seventh brother is right! How can an elder brother watch his younger brother suffer? He must have a nice word in front of his father, and he still needs to make up for his salary."
Xia Lishuang also smiled respectfully, "The Crown Prince loves me so much, I will definitely send someone to deliver the defense map to the Crown Prince tonight!"
"I can rest assured that seventh brother will do this!" The prince's fake smile froze, "By the way, seventh brother, did you arrest one of my men by mistake?"