Chapter 126: pursing her lips and grasping her wrist
Everyone saluted together again and shouted: "I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."
Even Zhou Hanqing bowed his head.
Li Can saluted along with everyone, lowering his eyes and not looking at Zhao Hao.
She hadn't seen Zhao Zong for a long time. She suppressed the sourness in her heart. She didn't miss him, not at all.
"The Sixth Emperor's Brother is here." Zhao Xun greeted him with his hands raised.
Zhao Ji is sitting on a tall horse, with a tall and straight posture, dignified and solemn.
He nodded slightly: "No courtesy."
"Why did His Royal Highness come here suddenly?" Zhou Hanqing raised his eyes and looked at him secretly, trying to get a clue from his expression: "Could it be because of this trivial matter about Quan Zi?"
He looked twice and saw nothing. Although the prince was young, his thoughts were very deep.
Logically speaking, he is already the prince's prospective father-in-law, and he has a large number of soldiers, so the prince should be of the same mind as him.
But although the prince showed such a tendency, he never gave him a solid foundation.
He couldn't figure out the prince's thoughts for a while, and he didn't dare to act rashly in front of him.
"I was ordered by my father to teach Li Can. If she is really at fault, she will certainly be punished." Zhao Ye glanced at Li Can without any trace, and his tone was calm: "Bring Li Can and the others back to the East Palace.
I will find out the reason for this matter and give you an explanation."
Li Can lowered her little head and sneered in her heart. She knew that Zhao Zong came because of His Majesty's will. Is this because he was afraid that she would cause trouble for him and His Majesty would blame her?
"Your Highness, I think it would be better to go to Jing Zhaoyin for this matter." Zhou Hanqing raised his hands and spoke.
How could he not know that his son was wronged?
He had already established a good relationship with Jing Zhaoyin, and what was important now was to confront Li Shu alone with his confession. As long as Li Shu opened his mouth to prove that his son had not made any rude remarks to Li Can, the matter would be settled.
He has always been the most protective of children. Even if his son is wrong, he cannot be taught a lesson by others, not to mention that the other person is still a little girl who has not grown up!
"If General Zhou can't trust me, you can go to the East Palace together." Zhao Jie said a word and turned his horse's head.
"Your Highness, this happened all because of me. I was also present at what happened today. Please take me away with you, Your Highness."
Chen Nianli, who had been silent all this time, stepped forward and opened his mouth.
Zhou Hanqing glanced at him with a gloomy look. This scholar was fair and fair and did not look like someone who dared to stand out. He was so bold. Was it the confidence given to him by the Marquis of Jing'an?
Behind Chen Nianli, the Han family who came over after hearing the news almost jumped up in a hurry. How could ordinary people like them get involved in this matter?
Look at the ferocious look on General Zhou's face, as if he wants to eat people, maybe he wants to kill people and silence them?
Dong'er is so confused!
"Yeah." Zhao Zhi responded lightly.
"Take them together!"
Wu Zai raised his hand and waved.
"I'll go and have a look too." Zhao Xun said with a smile.
He could feel the undercurrent between Zhao Gong and Zhou Hanqing. Now, he has changed his mind. Zhou Hanqing takes credit and is proud of himself. His father is now very afraid of this person. He doesn't want to win over him, but if he can separate the two men, he can
, isn’t it also excellent?
The guards from the East Palace stepped forward and led Li Can and the four of them out.
"Girl, don't be afraid." Feng Qing walked beside Li Can and whispered to comfort her.
Li Can lowered her little head and said nothing. Today she had already walked from the market to her home, and now she had to walk from her home to the East Palace again. She was afraid that she would be exhausted.
Li Shu was still lying on the board and asked several people to carry him.
Wu Zai slowed down his pace and whispered a few words beside him.
Li Shu suddenly opened his eyes wide, with a look of horror on his face, and nodded again and again.
Wu Zai just said that and didn't care about him, so he wanted to go forward.
"look."
Later, Wuhuang pulled him.
Wu Lai turned around and saw Zhou Hanqing riding a horse, following behind.
"Your Highness." Wu Zai stepped up his pace and caught up with Zhao Zong's horse: "General Zhou is following."
"Yeah." Zhao Zhen nodded.
Li Can walked slower and slower, not only because her legs were weak, but because her feet were hurting from the friction of her shoes.
When had she traveled such a long distance?
Zhao Zong was riding so fast in front of him on purpose.
"Miss Qi, can't you walk?" Chen Nianli was right next to Li Can, so he naturally noticed that her expression was wrong.
"It's okay." Li Can shook his head, bent his eyes and smiled at him: "We're almost there."
Chen Nianli looked at her and smiled, but felt sad. He lowered his head and said, "It's me who has caused trouble for the girl."
"Don't say such things. It's because of people like my uncle and your father who fought hard at the border that the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion has its current status in the court." Li Can looked forward, his fair face showing a bit of childishness.
, with a soft voice and firm eyes: "I enjoy myself in the Imperial Capital every day and can't do anything for my uncle.
If I can't even protect you, how can I be worthy of my uncle and your father?"
Chen Nianli lowered his head and said nothing for a long time, but his heart was shocked.
This girl looks delicate and soft, and she even has the arrogance and arrogance of the daughter of a wealthy family, but she is so calm and generous in her actions and words, and she knows how to take the overall situation into consideration when encountering problems.
Is this the style and demeanor of our noble lady?
Zhao Zhen entered the main hall first, took a seat at the main seat, and raised his hand casually: "Please take a seat."
Zhao Xun smiled and sat down.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Zhou Hanqing thanked him before sitting down.
"Serve tea." Zhao Zong ordered.
The servant quickly brought tea.
Zhao Ye sat upright, gently stroking the tea cup with his fingertips, and said lightly to his lips: "Young Master Zhou, please speak first."
"She wanted to teach her brother a lesson, but I just tried to persuade her a few times, and then she let the fierce maid slap me twice, knocking out four of my teeth!"
Zhou Libing pointed at Li Can. Although his voice was loud, he had no confidence.
I originally thought that with my father here, I would be able to take revenge today.
Unexpectedly, before he could discuss the confession with Li Shu, His Highness the Crown Prince arrived.
He couldn't help but glance at Zhou Hanqing.
Li Can listened to his nonsense and lowered her head without opening her mouth to refute. She knew what Zhao Zong was like.
Although Zhao Ji treated her badly, he was extremely competent as the prince. He always upheld integrity and acted impartially, and would never bend the law for anyone's personal gain.
She believed that Zhao Ji could find out the truth.
"Li Can said." Zhao Zong looked at her lightly.
Li Can still didn't raise his head and only explained the matter about Fan Lou in detail.
"You're talking nonsense..."
In the meantime, Zhou Libing was very anxious and jumped up to refute several times, but Zhou Hanqing was stopped.
"Tell me." Zhao Zhi pointed at Chen Nianli.
Chen Nianli cupped his hands, lowered his head and said, "Everything Miss Seventh said is true."
"You, a scholar, dare to give false testimony, just wait for me!" Zhou Libing gritted his teeth and glared at Chen Nianli.
Chen Nianli lowered his head and stood beside Li Can, ignoring him.
"Li Shu, tell me." Zhao Zhi spoke again.
Everyone's eyes fell on Li Shu.
Li Shu lay on the board, raised his head, and glanced at Zhao Zong first.
Zhao Ge was expressionless, dignified and solemn as usual.
Looking at Zhou Hanqing again, there was clearly a warning in his eyes.
He weighed it for a moment and said, "What my seventh sister said is true, but Brother Zhou spoke rudely to my seventh sister, so the seventh sister asked the maid to beat him."
No matter how powerful Zhou Hanqing is, he is just a general. Isn't he rushing to marry his daughter to His Highness the Crown Prince?
Therefore, there is nothing wrong with following His Highness the Crown Prince's wishes.
He has already spoken for Li Can. His Royal Highness should also protect him from revenge from the Zhou family, right?
He was really afraid of Zhou Hanqing to death, but he was even more afraid of Zhao Zong. Now he was really extending his head with a knife and shrinking his head at the same time.
Alas, if I had known better, I would not have offended Chen Nianli.
"I didn't, Li Shu, you are talking nonsense!" Zhou Libing became angry and rushed over to give Li Shu a slap in the face.
"Stop!" Zhou Hanqing stood up and grabbed him.
"Dad!" Zhou Libing stomped his feet unwillingly.
"Young Master Zhou really shouldn't be rude to a girl." Zhao Xun finally waited for the opportunity and said with a smile: "However, it's just a few words, and it's not worth four teeth.
Miss Seven is making a fuss out of a molehill. Even the wounds can be healed, but if the teeth are lost, they will never grow back in their lifetime."
Zhao Ye raised his eyes to look at him, his eyes unsettled.
Zhao Xun looked at Zhou Hanqing with a smile.
"His Royal Highness, you plan to end this matter like this?" Zhou Hanqing looked at Zhao Hao with bright eyes.
"Although Young Master Zhou was at fault first, Li Can was indeed very harsh." Zhao Zong lowered his eyes slightly and rubbed his fingertips gently: "Pay some silver and I will punish Li Can."
"No need." Zhou Hanqing's face completely darkened: "I will ask Your Majesty to seek justice for me tomorrow morning."
"Then please leave it to General Zhou." Zhao Zhen's expression remained calm.
Zhou Hanqing snorted and pulled Zhou Libing away.
"Brother Sixth Emperor, I'm taking my leave too." Zhao Xun smiled and followed him.
"Follow me." Zhao Zhen stood up and ordered as he passed by Li Can.
"Master Chen, Master Li, please send the two of you out." Wuhuang stepped forward and extended his hand.
"Miss Qi is left here alone..." Chen Nianli was worried and raised his eyes to look at Li Can with concern.
"Brother Chen, I'm fine. You can go back first." Li Can thought, and then ordered: "Tangqiu, escort Brother Chen back to the house for me, and ask my eldest aunt to allocate a few people to protect him."
She was afraid that Zhou Hanqing would let people take revenge on Chen Nianli.
At this time, Zhao Ji, who had already walked out of the main hall door, quickly turned back, pursed his lips, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her out.
"Brother Chen, please be more careful these days..." Li Can turned around and warned Chen Nianli earnestly.
Zhao Ye held his hands tighter, walked faster, and his breathing became a little unsteady.