Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 426: The Darkest World Always Waits for Sunshine (2)
——Framed——
Wang Jing was startled. He didn't know why the emperor suddenly asked about this matter, and he couldn't tell whether the emperor's attitude towards this matter was support or anger.
After mentally beating the drum for a while, he said tremblingly: "This... forgive me for being stupid. I don't understand what the emperor is asking? Please... the emperor makes it clear!"
He didn't dare to deny what he had done, let alone admit it rashly, so he could only pretend to be stupid.
But his little clever idea only made Emperor Yu even more disgusted.
"You have been following him for so long, but have you ever found anyone close to King Yi, or someone he values very much?" Emperor Yu glanced at him from the depths of his eye sockets, as if he had seen through the fish in his heart.
Wang Jing drooped his eyelids, but his eyes rolled around: "Prince Yi... he had always been on good terms with Yan Rong, and the two were inseparable. But since Yan Rong entered the palace, the two rarely met. Yi
It seems that the king has no close friends, and he has never had any contact with the ministers of the court..."
Although he was dissatisfied with King Yi because of his repeated teachings, he always wanted to take revenge on him severely.
But in front of the emperor, he did not dare to lie.
Unfortunately, his truthful report made Emperor Yu feel boring. He even sighed while rubbing his temples, with an impatient look on his tired look.
"In a few days, King Yi will leave Shengjing. I must confirm that he is absolutely loyal to me. So, think carefully about whether there is anyone who is close to King Yi, or who is quite close to him.
For those who care."
Wang Jing rolled his eyes and immediately understood what Emperor Yu meant: In order to ensure King Yi's absolute loyalty, he was looking for an excuse for King Yi!
"Back to the emperor, I know that not only is King Yi very popular with women, but he also almost got married to a woman." Wang Jing's voice was not as cautious as before, but even a little excited.
"What? King Yi actually has a fiancée? Why haven't I heard him say that?" Emperor Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, and the muscles in his cheeks twitched slightly.
Realizing that he had successfully attracted Emperor Yu's attention, Wang Jing immediately grinned and began to describe vividly: "I also heard from hearsay that King Yi seemed to have a confidante. After the two secretly made an engagement, they did not get married for some reason.
But very few people know about this matter, and everyone in Prince Yi’s palace is pretending to be deaf and dumb about it, so I don’t have much evidence.”
After saying that, he raised his eyes slightly and secretly looked at Emperor Yu's expression.
Sure enough, the expression on Emperor Yu's face gradually became terrifying, with shock, anger and calculation intertwined in his sharp eyes.
Wang Jing felt that the opportunity had come, and a flattering smile appeared on his face: "If there is anything you need me to do, I am willing to share your worries for Your Majesty!"
"You did a good job in this matter." Emperor Yu praised absentmindedly.
This made Wang Jing suddenly energetic. He straightened his back and cleared his throat: "Your Majesty, I—"
"Please step back first." Before he could express his loyalty, Emperor Yu waved his hand impatiently and issued an order to expel the guest.
Hearing this, Wang Jing suddenly froze. Before going out, Wang Su specially taught him a lot of flattering words, but at this time, he could only rot in his stomach.
Although he was a little reluctant, he could only quietly exit the door.
"Shuangxi, go and call Ruan Lang, the commander of the Royal Guards Department."
As soon as Wang Jing walked outside the door, he heard what Emperor Yu said to Eunuch Shuangxi, and he suddenly became angry!
What a Ruan Lang! I finally had a chance to show my face in front of the emperor, but he was snatched away by a person with no background. Thinking about it, I feel angry!
This matter can't just be let go! He must take revenge!
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The breeze has dissipated the heat of early summer, and the willow branches and leaves are hanging low. Only the green pomegranate trees are graceful in the wind, and the bright red pomegranates are like bright red lanterns hanging all over the treetops.
The wine flags of the Xiaoxiang Villa were fluttering in the wind. Although it was not yet business hours, the waiters inside were already busy, and everyone's head was covered with oil.
Hua Fangyi leaned against the door with a round fan in hand, looking at the people coming from the street.
Pedestrians coming and going enjoy the cool weather.
Suddenly, a carriage rushed out of the crowd and drove towards this direction. Its high-pitched shouts attracted her attention.
The carriage stopped suddenly at the door, and Hua Fangyi recognized that the driver was Ruan Lang.
"Sir Ruan, it's been a long time no see! How come you have time to drink today?" Hua Fangyi put a fan in front of her eyebrows and set up an awning, looked at Ruan Lang and said hello with a smile.
Today, Ruan Lang had official duties and deliberately did not pay attention to the Xiaoxiang Villa. However, when he heard Hua Fangyi's lazy and soft voice, his whole body was shaken, and he couldn't help but look back.
The beauty wore a light and colorful purple dress, her beauty stood at the intersection of the scorching sun and shadow.
On her white porcelain face, there is a lazy and charming smile, and her whole body is like a layer of light smoke and mist, which is both real and illusory, just like a lady walking out of an ancient painting.
We haven't seen him for many days, but after just one glance, Ruan Lang still felt his heart skip a beat.
"Long time no see, Miss Fangyi is still as charming as ever." Ruan Lang deliberately lowered his eyes to hide his admiration and admiration.
"It's just in time. The new wine is being opened today. Do you want to come in and try it?" Hua Fangyi smiled, revealing her tiny white teeth between her lips.
"I'm sorry, I have an order to do something today and I can't drink. If I have time another day, I will definitely bring my brothers to support me." Ruan Lang had to put on a "business-like" look on his face.
Hua Fangyi slowly shook her fan on her face and joked with a smile: "Why did the emperor ask you to come here? It's not because he has fallen in love with our girl again! Which one is it? I'll call it for you."
"Miss Fangyi." Ruan Lang put on a rare serious face and scolded half-seriously: "You can't make jokes about your Majesty. Be careful that walls have ears!"
Hua Fangyi covered her face with a fan and smiled: "Thank you, Lord Ruan, for reminding me. I have learned a lesson. But, what on earth did the emperor ask you to do?"
"Sorry, this is a secret. It's better for the girl not to know." Ruan Lang looked away, looking a little uneasy.
Hua Fangyi saw that he was a little guilty, so she stopped his way and said in a nagging way: "Sir Ruan, given the friendship between us, there is nothing else that can't be said. It wouldn't be very interesting."
Ruan Lang subconsciously took a step back and advised kindly: "I am doing this for your own good. The less you know about the secrets of the royal family, the better. The more involved you are, the more it will be detrimental to you!"
Seeing how stubborn he was, Hua Fangyi snorted softly with a look of displeasure on her face: "That's all, Mr. Ruan said so, so I won't ask. I thought we were friends who talk about everything, but it seems that I'm being too high-handed."
Yes! Then please ask Mr. Ruan to have a drink somewhere else. Our Xiaoxiang annex temple is too small to accommodate a giant Buddha like yours!"
After saying that, he turned around and returned to the house, deliberately loudly asking Bei Xiaobei to close the door.
Ruan Lang panicked when he saw her angry.
He looked around uneasily, then walked up to Hua Fangyi as if he had made up his mind, and said in a very low voice: "Miss Fangyi, this matter concerns Your Highness, please move forward and speak."
Hearing King Yi's name and thinking that Ruan Lang was here to do something for the emperor, Hua Fangyi's face immediately became serious and she pulled Ruan Lang to her Zihuazhai.
"What happened?" Hua Fangyi couldn't wait to ask as soon as she entered the door.
Ruan Lang didn't want to make small talk, so he had to tell the truth: "The situation is urgent, so let me make the story short. The Emperor has decided to send His Highness to Lingnan for disaster relief——"
"Going to Lingnan?" Hua Fangyi was shocked: "Didn't the Emperor never allow His Highness to leave the capital? Why did he suddenly send him to provide disaster relief again? Could this be a trap?"
"It shouldn't be this time." Ruan Lang sighed, his voice a little hoarse: "Firstly, after the Chief Assistant left the capital, there was really no suitable candidate in the court. Secondly... the emperor ordered me to bring people who are close to him.
Enter the palace to hijack King Yi..."
"What does this mean?" Hua Fangyi raised her eyebrows slightly, as if she didn't understand.
Ruan Lang lowered his head slightly and explained to her: "The emperor has always been suspicious. He can only rest assured if he holds the opponent's weakness in his hands. This time Yan Rong was sent to southern Xinjiang, and his newborn son has been brought into the palace
..."
Think about it
At this point, Ruan Lang secretly clenched his fists when he thought of Yu'er and the child's faces.
Hua Fangyi looked at his carriage outside the window and asked tentatively: "Could it be that the emperor asked you to pick up the leader of the Lu Gang?"
Ruan Lang put his hands on his hips and said in a deep voice: "The emperor learned from Wang Jing about the visit of Gang Leader Lu and King Yi, and decided that Gang Leader Lu was His Highness King Yi's weakness!"
Hua Fangyi frowned slightly and lowered her eyes in silence. After a long time, she raised her eyes to look at Ruan Lang and said calmly: "The person who paid homage to King Yi back then... was me, not Miss Lu. Please take me away."
!".
Ruan Lang was suddenly startled, and Bo scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about! Don't act like this just because you are angry for a moment. You should know what you will face after entering the palace!"
Hua Fangyi stared at him and spoke softly with firm eyes: "I'm not crazy! Many people know that I am the one who worships King Yi!"
Ruan Lang was completely stunned! He felt as if his head exploded with a "bang" and his breathing was not smooth.
After calming down, he said angrily: "I don't understand what you are talking about! But you'd better not get involved in this matter, it won't be good for you!"
Hua Fangyi raised her head and said seriously: "If you don't take me there, I will go to the emperor myself and tell him that you are lying to him!"
Ruan Lang suddenly stopped and sighed heavily: "Miss Fangyi, please don't force me, okay?"
Hua Fangyi looked at him with stern eyes: "Listen, the prince has saved your life. If you don't want to kill him, then take me to a mission and let Miss Lu's matter rot in your belly!"
Ruan Lang looked at her with a deep frown, and asked in a low voice with difficulty: "Is it worth it for you to do this?"
Hua Fangyi looked at him and smiled sweetly: "If you are not afraid of death for him, why are you still afraid of entering the palace? However, after I send His Highness away, you can take me into the palace again. I don't want Your Highness to worry about me...
…”
Ruan Lang stood there blankly, his clenched fists turned white, and there was deep sadness between his brows. He was reluctant to give up, and he wanted to refuse, but he was not qualified.