Chapter 19: The Best Way to Thrive
Little Nian's father-in-law glanced at Xiao Bi secretly, then walked out quietly.
Only Emperor Tianqing, Wei Chuo and Xiao Bi were left in the imperial study.
Emperor Tianqing looked at Xiao Bi, who was as tall as a pine tree, and then at Wei Chuo, who was sitting crookedly on a chair like a ball of mud, and felt disgust again.
Xiao Bi grew up beside him, so she couldn't see the subtle changes in his expression.
She rolled her eyes at Wei Chuo: "Your Majesty, what you said just now is clearly partial to King Guangling!"
Wei Chuo fell back in anger.
Is this damn girl still shameless?
Your Majesty is always biased, but the person who has always been biased is clearly her!
Emperor Tianqing's mouth twitched: "Tell me why I am partial to Prince Guangling?"
Xiao Bi said: "Just now you said that if I was really responsible for the burning of the palace, you would definitely punish me severely and ask the Dingguo Palace to compensate for all the losses to the Guangling Palace.
If he can't produce evidence, you can only punish him with a crime of misconduct.
Don’t you think there’s a bit too much difference between the two?”
Wei Chuo couldn't stand listening anymore and boldly argued: "Don't make up nonsense. Your Majesty clearly didn't say that!"
There is a clear difference between "treat only" and "treat first"!
Xiao Bi didn't expect Wei Chuo to be quite shrewd at critical moments.
She snorted coldly, "Who can compete with your memory at this time?"
"Your Majesty, you must not talk about murder and arson.
King Guangling falsely accused me without any evidence. Once this news gets out, how will I be able to gain a foothold in the capital in the future?"
Wei Chuo said angrily: "Are you questioning the laxity of the palace people in the imperial study?"
Xiao Bi gave him a sharp look: "Your Majesty, it's time for you to see clearly the nature of Prince Guangling, right? He is just a villain who likes to fabricate facts and bite at random!"
"Who are you calling a villain?"
"The villain is you!"
"You are the villain!"
After a disagreement, the two started scolding again.
"That's enough!" Emperor Tianqing slapped his hand on the desk: "Prince Guangling, shut up, Xiaojiu speaks first!"
Xiao Bi raised her chin: "The people in the imperial study are all His Majesty's confidants, how can I question them?
On the other hand, King Guangling, with your behavior all the time, you have gone so far as to go to the palace to file a petition, how can you still control your big mouth?"
She hugged Emperor Tianqing and said, "Your Majesty, the news that I set fire to the Guangling Prince's Mansion must have spread widely by now.
Even if someone can produce evidence to prove my innocence, how many people are willing to believe it?"
Wei Chuo's face turned red when his true identity was revealed.
Xiao Xiaojiu, this scourge, is simply his nemesis!
Emperor Tianqing frowned.
What Xiaojiu said makes sense.
Everyone in the world has preconceptions. Even if there is evidence, most people will only think that he, the emperor, intends to protect his sister-in-law, and even suppresses his family members.
It seems that Wei Chuo got himself involved again this time.
He relaxed his brows and said, "How does Xiaojiu think I should handle this matter?"
Xiao Pei looked at Wei Chuo with a smile: "When things have reached this point, my losses are irreparable.
However, for His Majesty’s sake, I can’t force you too much.”
Wei Chuo was so angry that he had a toothache.
Damn girl! You’re almost driving someone to death and you say such sarcastic words!
But I heard Xiao Bi's cold voice ring out again: "Prince Guangling is of high status, and I can't really do anything to him.
Moreover, his mansion was burned down and he suffered heavy losses..."
"Just say what you want, you are so arrogant! Besides, your suspicion has not been cleared yet, so don't get too happy too soon!"
"That's refreshing! Let's ask His Majesty to be a witness today. If this matter has nothing to do with me, please ask King Guangling to compensate me fifty thousand taels of silver!"
"Xiao Bi! Are you crazy?!" Wei Chuo was so angry that he almost died.
He is a powerful vassal king, but he can't get so much money all year round.
Damn girl, that's fine. It's fifty thousand taels as soon as she opens her mouth. Why doesn't she grab it?
Xiao Bi said calmly: "If you don't do anything wrong, you won't be surprised if you knock on the door in the middle of the night! If you don't have a ghost in your heart, why are you so anxious?"
Emperor Tianqing was in a great mood.
Xiaojiu's growth always exceeds his expectations.
She has always liked to use her fists to solve problems, but now she has also learned to use provocation.
The situation was like riding a tiger, and it was too late for Wei Chuo to retreat.
His heart skipped a beat, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! I agree!"
Xiao Bi sneered, not even bothering to give him one out of the corner of her eye.
The imperial study instantly became extremely quiet.
A smile appeared on Emperor Tianqing's lips: "Xiaojiu is still standing and doing nothing. Find a place to sit by yourself."
Xiao Bi was unwilling to sit with Wei Chuo and walked directly to the opposite side of him.
As soon as I sat down, Eunuch Xiaonian's voice came from the door of the royal study: "Your Majesty, Second Young Master Huan has arrived."
"Invite him in." Emperor Tianqing raised his voice.
Not long after, Huan Yu, dressed in a red unicorn suit, walked in with his father-in-law.
Xiao Bi secretly thought, is it really good for Brother Huan to work so hard?
Both of them were captains of the Qilin Guards, and they returned to the capital on the same day.
She, Captain Mo Qi, has been taking a break in the mansion and has never even thought about the Qilin Guards.
But Brother Huan has already started working as an errand, alas...
Huan Yu bowed to Emperor Tian Qing and said hello, but did not look towards Xiao Bi.
Emperor Tianqing raised his eyebrows.
Xiao Nian's words are still believable. There really is no such meaning between Mr. Huan Er and Xiao Jiu.
"Where did Huan Aiqing come from the small classroom?" he asked.
Huan Yu smiled and said: "Wei Chen planned to go to the small teaching ground this afternoon. As soon as I changed my clothes, I received an instruction from His Majesty."
Emperor Tianqing pointed at Wei Chuo and said, "This is King Guangling."
Huan Yu bowed and saluted: "I have met the prince."
Wei Chuo has been recovering from his injuries for several months since he came to Beijing, but the news is not closed.
He heard people mention the two grandsons of Duke Huan more than once, but he never had the opportunity to meet them.
He never expected that he would meet the legendary and outstanding Second Master Huan under such circumstances today.
He simply returned the gift: "Second Young Master Huan."
Huan Yu smiled and sat down beside him.
Wei Chuo's body trembled slightly, and suddenly he felt a chill on his back.
The temperature in the imperial study is suitable, and the smile on the face of Master Huan is as warm as the spring breeze. What is wrong with him?
But I heard Emperor Tianqing ask: "Huan Aiqing, I summoned you into the palace today because I want to ask you something."
Huan Yu said: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you. I will tell you everything I know."
Emperor Tianqing nodded: "You and Xiaojiu are out on business this time. Have you ever been to Guangling County?"
Huan Yu had already learned the whole story from his father-in-law, and was extremely disdainful of King Guangling's behavior.
Besides, he and Xiao Bi had never been to Guangling County in the first place, so there was no need to pretend to answer such a question.
"Back to Your Majesty, although the minister and the princess were out on business in Beijing for nearly two months, they traveled from the capital to the far north, and then from the far north to the far south.
Chapter completed!