The higher the rank of the court officials of the Song Dynasty, the less likely they were to be violent!
Even if you commit a capital crime, you must be brought to the capital for trial, and lynching must not be abused.
Song officials are not subject to the rod!
Although Zhao Huan despised this rule and felt that corrupt officials should be rubbed on the ground to relieve their anger.
But rules are rules, and whoever dares to break the rules will be targeted.
This is why Gao Yaofu, who was officially appointed as the fourth-grade observer, dared to be so arrogant when facing Wang Wei.
Seeing Zhao Huan smiling and saying nothing, the officials and disciples present seemed to let out a bad breath.
Gao Yaofu's eyes were even more contemptuous: "Could it be that if the princess doesn't speak, the prince won't even dare to say anything?"
"A henpecked loser still wants to disrupt the structure of Bianjing? That's outrageous!"
Gao Yaofu was too lazy to pay attention to Zhao Huan. His eyes fell on Zhu Lian and he directly made a gesture of invitation.
"My master held a banquet at Changchun Tower to discuss the Yongqing Army."
"Zhu Xiaozhang, the envoy of the Yongqing Army, is the princess' brother. It is appropriate to discuss this matter with the princess in private."
"The rest of the people are waiting on the first floor, please help yourself!"
Zhu Lian is so smart, how could he not understand Gao Yaofu's sinister intentions?
Although she still didn't know the authenticity of Zhu Xiaozhang's intention to rebel, it was a serious crime for the Yi tribe, and she didn't dare to take any risks.
If you want to talk about this privately, you have to go upstairs alone.
Even though Gao Yaofu would never dare to do anything to Zhu Lian, everyone in the world would still eat Zhu Lian alive.
If she refused to talk behind closed doors, she would not be able to protect Zhu Xiaozhang.
After all, these treacherous officials and sycophants are the best at confusing right and wrong and framing others for blame.
Zhu Lian was in a dilemma and could only pin his hopes on Zhao Huan.
But Gao Yaofu was a fourth-grade observer after all. If Zhao Huan forced himself on him, it would make things worse.
Today's Hongmen Banquet is a dead end for both sides.
"Mr. Gao, as a princess, I will never have a private conversation with you behind closed doors. If you really want to talk about the Yongqing Army, you must at least have the prince present."
Gao Yaofu had long expected that Zhu Lian would say this, so he glanced at Zhao Huan and sneered on the spot.
"Does this trash deserve it?"
"My master has given you enough face by inviting you and your wife to come to Changchun Tower. Don't be shameless!"
Zhu Lian had long heard of Gao Yaofu's bad reputation, but he did not expect that this man would be so rampant.
No matter how indignant Zhu Lian was, he could not convict Gao Yaofu, because this was Bianjing, and as long as he had enough power, black and white could only be separated by a thought.
"Master Gao is a fourth-grade observer and a member of the Gao family. Wouldn't it be a disgrace to the family to speak rudely in public?"
Faced with Zhu Lian's innocuous lesson, Gao Yaofu couldn't help but raise his head and laugh.
"My Gao family and Prince Ding's mansion have already forged a bloody feud. If we didn't have the status of royal relatives, I would have let your blood splatter in Changchun Tower!"
"I'm going to reward you by calling you Your Highness. If not, who do you think you are!?"
"You are just the political capital that the Zhu family sent to Prince Ding's Mansion."
"How dare you teach me a lesson?"
This Gao Yaofu was not only violent by nature, but also had a vicious mouth.
Killing and heartbreaking!
Even if Zhu Lian denies her in every possible way, it still cannot change the fact that she is a political victim of the Zhu family.
What if the father is kind and the son is filial, the brother is virtuous and the brother is respectful?
From the moment she was born, she was destined to be a tool used by the Zhu family in exchange for political chips.
Zhu Lian could even hear the crackling sound of his own pride...
Gao Yaofu took advantage of the victory and pursued it, sarcastically saying: "It's just a vase, how can it be placed there for display?"
"Do you really think of yourself as the savior of Prince Ding's Mansion?"
"Don't say it's you. Even if the entire Zhu family is tied together, they will have to put their tail between their legs when they get to Bianjing."
Gao Yaofu pointed at the stairs, his voice was cold and commanding.
"If you go up by yourself, Zhu Xiaozhang can still survive, otherwise... you will be responsible for the consequences!"
Speaking of this, Gao Yaofu glanced at Zhao Huan deliberately, his eyes full of sarcasm.
Aren't you eager to protect your wife? I want to humiliate your beloved concubine in front of you, so what can you do?
Furthermore, Zhu Lian's reputation will be ruined, and Zhao Huan will also be implicated.
If he takes a step back, Zhu Xiaozhang will be in danger.
Zhu Lian's face was extremely pale. She had no choice but to close her eyes and take a deep breath.
"I'm sorry...Zhang'er."
"Since I have married into Prince Ding's palace, I will be born as a member of the palace and die as a ghost of the palace."
"Even if you are deeply reluctant to give up, if you and the prince choose one of the two, I can only... fulfill my husband's family."
After saying these words, Zhu Lian's strength seemed to be drained instantly.
Her always proud handsome head drooped involuntarily, as if she had lost her soul...
Gao Yaofu succeeded in his treacherous plan and laughed wildly on the spot.
Either the princess is humiliated, or Zhao Huan is humiliated, there must be someone who must bow at his feet.
Gao Yaofu's sharp eyes pierced Zhao Huan.
"I heard that... the princess is the prince's inverse scale, and she will get angry if she touches her?"
"Did you become mute today?"
"Hehehe, what bullshit Wang Wei is, nothing more than mediocrity!"
"I'll just have a taste of it today. When the mayor is sentenced to death, I will personally watch you being stripped of your dragon robe and escorted to the Yushitai!"
Under the guard of all his disciples, Gao Yaofu strode towards the door.
Just as he was about to cross the threshold, Zhao Huan's voice suddenly came from behind.
"Master Gao, you have bullied my beloved concubine and you still want to leave?"
Gao Yaofu raised his eyebrows, turned around suddenly, and found that Zhu Lian's wrist was being grasped by Zhao Huan, and Zhao Huan's expression, far from being angry at all, seemed to be... full of emotion?
The reason why Zhao Huan remained silent was because he wanted to see what Zhu Lian would decide.
When Zhu Lian would rather sacrifice his brother to preserve the king's power, Zhao Huan was already moved to the point of bursting into laughter.
If you have this girl in your life, what more can you ask for?
"My lord...you don't have to stand up for me. This is my own choice..."
In front of outsiders, Zhu Lian would naturally not break free from Zhao Huan's hand, but her eyes had lost color.
Seeing his once noble and dignified concubine showing such despair, Zhao Huan was heartbroken and angry.
He directly reached out and pinched Zhu Lian's chin, lifting her drooped head.
"As a princess, you just need to continue to be proud!"
"Leave the rest to me!"
Feeling the domineering aura exuding from Zhao Huan, at that moment, Zhu Lian felt a ripple in his heart.
Zhao Huan turned around indifferently and looked at Gao Yaofu again.
With Gao Yaofu's background and the chips in his hand, he naturally did not take Zhao Huan seriously.
"Why, the prince can't recognize me?"
Zhao Huan immediately laughed out loud: "I am just thinking about which part of you I will interrupt first!"
As soon as he said this, even the officials and officials around him couldn't help laughing.
"Hahaha! My lord, have you forgotten that the second young master is a fourth-rank observer of the Yongqing Army!"