Chapter 15 Suspicion arises
After leaving Hongfu Casino, Li Zhao threw the money bag in his hand to Mr. Laifu.
"Take it and share it."
Laifu and the others looked at each other, with a smile on their chubby faces. If it weren't for being on the street, he would have to kneel down and kowtow to the prince.
People outside said that the Crown Prince was mean and ungrateful, and his nature was not pure and kind, but they didn't know how comfortable it was to work for the Crown Prince. If there is any dissatisfaction, it is that no matter how much money he makes, his father-in-law does not have much expenses.
Several guards were also in high spirits.
"I never knew that I had such a unique skill..."
"No, what does our master want that we can't win?"
Li Zhao's eyes were cold and he got on the carriage with an indifferent expression.
Everyone looked at each other, not daring to say anything more recklessly.
I came to Hongfu Casino today not to win a few coins. On the contrary, the gambling den was hospitable to its guests and did not care about their provocations and troubles, leaving no room for fault and no reason to investigate further, ruining His Highness's plan.
As soon as Laifu put away the money, a scout came quickly and approached the carriage to report.
"Master, I didn't find anything else. I just saw that the charming guest who had just been found by Xue Shangshu's house also entered the Hongfu Gambling House..."
Li Zhao: "Do you see clearly?"
The scout bowed his head and handed over his hands: "It's true."
Li Zhao muttered, "Idiot."
The scout didn't know whether His Highness was talking about him or the guy from the gambling shop, and was stunned for a moment.
Laifu said: "It's strange to say that the girl who wanted to find Youhuangju was originally looking for my grandfather's protection. But I really vented my anger on her behalf, but she didn't come to thank her. It was as if nothing happened. What’s the point?”
Li Zhao acted as if he hadn't heard anything and pulled down the heavy curtain.
"Go back to the palace."
Even without Xue Sui's reminder, Li Zhao would have made full preparations for the cold-relieving party that day.
Because, it was a flattery conference prepared by the officials in the capital for the "Twenty-eight Essays on the Reform of Penal Prison in the Thirteenth Year of Chongzhao" written by King Duan, and it was led by the flatterer Wei Wang Li Yan. The prince's refusal to go was just what they wanted.
Is Li Zhao a master who allows others to enjoy themselves?
Prince Xiao Hanhui was assassinated, and he denounced Xue Qingzhi in the morning court. At first glance, he was trying to poke King Duan's spine, but in fact, he used the assassination to scold the man on the dragon throne as unworthy of being his biological father.
Li Zhao didn't think he was venting his anger on her behalf, nor did he want to take advantage of her kindness and seek repayment.
But she left Youhuang Residence and never showed up again. Today, she suddenly showed up at Hongfu Gambling House, which made people suspicious.
"If she is not the mastermind behind the scenes, she is helping her accomplices. This woman should not be underestimated." The scout continued: "There are many hidden masters in the old mausoleum, capable people and strangers. It's a pity that most of the dragons have not seen their beginnings. They are beaten by low-ranking officials. After hearing this, King Duan wanted to pay homage to the virtuous corporal and follow Zhuge Kongming's example of visiting the thatched cottage three times and asking the corpse guard to come out. Unfortunately, due to the late emperor's strict order, the old mausoleum marsh was a forbidden area, so it was not convenient for him to disobey..."
Li Zhao did not respond, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
The scout took a look at the prince's face and said, "Prince Duan has been having a headache recently due to the case involving You Taichang's family..."
Laifu hummed: "You Sanlang is uneducated and has no skills. He fights cocks and walks around with birds. He has many enemies in Shangjing. It would be better if he died. He is the only one who is troublesome."
The scout said: "Aren't you sharing your Majesty's worries? That one has always been a good man."
After a pause, he said cautiously: "If the East Palace finds the murderer first, His Majesty will definitely look at the Crown Prince in a different light..."
"Stop!" Li Zhao suddenly said.
The scouts and Eunuch Laifu were both shocked.
As soon as the carriage drove away from Hongfu Gambling House, a little beggar was seen crossing the street. If he went any faster, he would have to be knocked away.
The coachman yelled "drive" and reined in the horse to stop.
Li Zhao opened the curtain and saw a slender figure appearing at the back corner door of Hongfu Casino.
The woman did not look around secretly, but went out openly and went to the clothing store across the street...
Li Zhao frowned and listened to the little beggar's childish voice:
"Someone asked me to send a message to you. Big brother, here you go, the letter!"
The little beggar handed the letter to Guan Ya and jumped away.
My father-in-law checked the letter and handed it over respectfully, "Master..."
Li Zhao calmly signaled: "Take it apart and read it."
The father-in-law should be here, so he opened the letter and read: "Last time, the noble man poisoned and murdered me, and this time he came to the gambling house to entangle me. Since you have intention, why not meet me in my other courtyard openly?"
Li Zhao: "Stop reading it!" He reached out and snatched the letter from his father-in-law, but found that there was no other words behind it.
Lai's father-in-law looked embarrassed: "You deserve to die, villain... I've finished reading, villain."
Li Zhao remained silent.
Lai's father-in-law smiled flatteringly again: "This Miss Xue Liu is really bold and a dignified prince. She wants to meet him whenever she wants? She has no reputation!"
Li Zhao told the coachman: "Go to Youhuangju."
Lai's father-in-law's fallen face lifted up again at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he smiled brightly, "Here."
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Xue Sui took the money sent by Mrs. Cui and bought a lot of food and clothing. He sent Ruyi and Aunt Jinshu back to the house, and then took Xiao Zhao to take a detour to Youhuangju.
She did not take the main entrance, but chose the west corner door.
Lai's father-in-law was waiting for her there, "Girl, please come inside."
Xue Sui nodded and strode across the threshold.
When my father-in-law closed the door, he felt pity in his heart and felt that it was necessary to teach this little girl some etiquette when meeting the prince. How can there be such a high profile of asking for help? This girl had a pitiable background. If she were to be stabbed and killed by the prince all of a sudden, she would be really unjust.
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Before he could think of how to speak, he saw several attendants bringing tea and fruit orders to Qionghua Hall.
Obviously, the prince had no intention of killing anyone.
Laifu introduced the person into the room and smiled politely.
"Girl, sit down and your Highness will come soon."
Xue Sui smiled slightly and said nothing more.
I secretly thought that Li Zhao was very troublesome.
But just say a few words, why go to all the trouble?
Is it possible that we still need to bathe and change clothes, burn incense and clean the room...
As soon as she thought of this, she smelled a strange fragrance. It was not the fragrance of orchids or plum blossoms, but it was elegant and distant, like the fragrance of heaven floating in the clouds. It smelled very good.
"What are you looking for?"
Xue Sui glanced sideways when he heard the voice, then he looked into Li Zhao's eyes, and their eyes met.
His Highness the Crown Prince is wearing a moon-white brocade robe, a gold-threaded cloud-patterned coat, a jade belt around his waist with gold hooks, and his hair is tied up neatly, only fixed with a mutton-fat jade hairpin, and the hair has a slight dampness, as if he is actually taking a bath Coming to change clothes...
The windows are open and there is a breeze blowing. I don't feel cold, but the fragrance is more pleasant.
Xue Sui stood up and saluted, "Your Highness."
Li Zhaosan walked slowly to the main seat, lifted his robe and sat down, lazily raising his left hand.
"Say it."
They all thought that Xue Sui came to express his gratitude to the prince. With the prince's support, it was unjustifiable for him not to be grateful and shed tears. Unexpectedly, she bowed slightly, saluted, and asked:
"If the prince wants to take part in Xue Qingzhi, he can just ask a censor to come forward, why bother to do it himself?"
Li Zhao's posture is lazy and he lifts his eyelids, showing his arrogance.
"It's more enjoyable to scold someone alone."
Xue Sui Wan'er: "Others' scoldings are more pleasant to the ears of the Holy One."
Li Zhao's eyes suddenly turned cold and he stared at her without saying a word.
"I'm offended!" Xue Sui had no intention of sarcastically saying that he was not favored, because she herself was the same.
She just wanted to tell him that it was more cost-effective to get twice the result with half the effort than to vent his anger. Twenty-year-old Li Zhao may not understand the darkness of human nature better than her eighteen-year-old self. Some lessons are gained with blood and tears.
Xue Sui smiled slightly, "There is another opportunity now. If His Highness handles it properly, he can turn the situation around in one fell swoop and give King Duan a head-on blow..."
There was no emotion on Li Zhao's indifferent face, "What opportunity?"
Xue Sui said: "Have you ever heard, Your Highness, that several princes and ministers in Beijing want to donate their daughters who have not yet left the cabinet to Prince Duan?"
The corner of Li Zhao's mouth curled up: "Brother Huang is very handsome."
Xue Sui stared at him and smiled softly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is already in his prime years. Except for Queen Xie who is anxious to arrange for His Highness's marriage, no one else is enthusiastic. And King Duan has been married for many years and has wives and concubines, but because he has no heirs, the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty are not very enthusiastic. I was so worried about him. Why did your Highness think this was happening?”
Li Zhao's eyes fell on her and he laughed angrily, "Why, do you have a suitable candidate for the crown princess?"
Xue Sui: Did Xiao Zhao kill anyone today?
Xiao Zhao: Isn’t it the place to be killed? This order is a bit difficult.
(End of chapter)