EBE 122. Can they survive this night?
122. Can they survive this night?
Shangguan Kui looked aggrieved: "There are too many people. What can I do if I am squeezed outside?"
"Dad, I believe that Second Uncle didn't mean it. Let's deal with the aftermath first." Shangguan Yan reminded him that now was not the time to talk about this.
With a fierce glare, Shangguan Wei turned away.
Shangguan Kui had no choice but to stand with his hands behind his back. As a weak scholar, there was really nothing he could do.
Late courtyard.
Huanshuang quickly fetched some water.
Shangguan Haitong put her hands into the basin to wash, and the clear water shone a hint of red.
Huan Shuang felt distressed: "Girl, why take such a risk? Even if you don't show up, they will be caught."
"It's different." The incident in the previous life was a knot in Shangguan Haitong's heart, and it could not be resolved unless he did something.
Changing the basin of water, Huanshuang took the medicine and poured it in: "Miss, wash it carefully, your hands might be contaminated."
Shangguan Haitong washed her hands over and over again, and the fingertips of her right hand were visibly red.
"Oh, it's stained." Huanshuang was extremely anxious.
Shangguan Haitong smiled and said, "It's no big deal. Just a little bit."
The little maid entered the room and said, "Miss, the prince is here. Should we bring him in?"
"No need. Tell him I was frightened and took some tranquilizing soup to rest." Shangguan Haitong wiped his hands, turned around and ignored him.
Huan Shuang waved her hand and said, "Go quickly. If the prince asks, you should explain what happened today."
The little maid retreated and went to the back door to reply as instructed.
Xie Qiuguang was very anxious and rushed over as soon as he heard about the incident. He never expected to not see anyone there.
He was worried: "How is your girl?"
"The thieves climbed over the wall and entered the mansion, and happened to run into the girl. When confronting the soldiers, they held the girl hostage and threatened her. Although she was rescued, she was still frightened. Fortunately, the thieves have been caught and the girl is fine. She will be fine tomorrow after a night's sleep."
Xie Qiuguang nodded: "Tell Huanshuang to take good care of her. I won't disturb her rest today."
"Congratulations, Your Majesty."
Xie Qiuguang turned and left.
The little maid closed the door and went back to report.
Wangfu.
After Xie Qiuguang came back, he sat in the pavilion in a daze.
If his progress had not been slow, Haitong wouldn't have suffered this unexpected disaster.
In the distance, a figure landed on the roof and moved quickly on the tiles.
The butler was sitting cross-legged on the roof with his eyes closed, and he didn't even open his eyes when he heard the noise.
Ji Shengxian flew down, walked over and sat down with a smile: "After investigation, they are indeed from the Demon Cult. They came for the token. The Demon Cult is in turmoil, and only with the token can one ascend to the top legitimately. Don't be angry, I will go to the prison to vent Miss Shangguan's anger."
Xie Qiuguang rolled his eyes: "So they have nothing to do with the previous case? Commander Lu arrested the wrong person?"
"It seems so." Ji Shengxian propped up his chin with his hand, "This matter is not as simple as it seems. Guess who I saw? Scarred man, unexpected, right? He is now working under your third brother. From what I saw from afar, he should be injured."
After noticing the key information, Xie Qiuguang figured out the mistake: "It was him, not them?"
Ji Shengxian shrugged, "I guess so. There is even more shocking news, about Miss Shangguan. Do you want to know? Forget it, I'll tell you. Tonight, Zhu Changji's sister came to Shangguan Mansion, and then sent a message out of the city. Finally, Zhu Changji entered the palace."
Hearing this, the butler slowly opened his eyes.
Xie Qiuguang was so surprised that he couldn't speak. After a while, he exclaimed: "Haitong is amazing."
"..."
The housekeeper and Ji Shengxian were both speechless. What kind of weirdo did Empress Shufei raise?
Xie Qiuguang was puzzled: "Isn't that right? Everything that happened tonight in the palace was Haitong's plan. Ask yourself if you are really not capable? You can't do it yourself, but you don't praise it. I think you are just jealous. You are petty and disliked by others."
"..."
Ji Shengxian raised his fist, really wanting to give the prince a hammer: "Of course she is powerful, but the more direct feeling should be fear, right? Miss Shangguan is very scheming, and you, Your Majesty, are no match for her. There are many girls in the world, so change someone as soon as possible."
Xie Qiuguang pursed his lips and said unconvincedly: "What do you mean by scheming? That's called courage and strategy. You are really jealous."
Ji Shengxian was so angry that he laughed. He stood up and stepped on the stone table: "She is using you. Am I clear enough?"
"Oh, I know. And then?" Xie Qiuguang asked sincerely.
Why does he keep telling you what he knows? If you have value, you will be used, right?
Ji Shengxian was speechless and sat back silently: "You win. Miss Shangguan seems to want their lives, we have to find a way to stop them. At least not now, they must go back. Once the Demon Cult is in chaos, the martial arts world will be in turmoil. It is inevitable that there will be bloodshed..."
After talking for a long time, he realized that the prince was daydreaming: "Are you listening to me?"
"I'm listening, you continue. By the way, Haitong was frightened. What delicious food should we send tomorrow?" Xie Qiuguang couldn't come up with an answer.
Ginseng? Is it too nutritious?
Gold, silver and jewelry? Is that too direct?
There is nothing new about the dim sum...
Ji Shengxian took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, I really want to know what's going on in your mind. Why do you think differently from most people? She lied to you and used you, but you only care about what to eat in the morning, lunch, and dinner all day long."
He felt like he was going crazy.
In this regard, could Your Majesty learn from Concubine Shu and resolutely cut off all ties?
Xie Qiuguang frowned and thought about it, and finally came to the conclusion: "It's obviously your idea that's weird. Mother taught me that if I don't feel hurt, then it doesn't matter whether it's deception or use. You, don't take it too seriously."
Ji Shengxian had a complicated expression. Was this a serious question? This child was really hopeless.
The butler kicked his feet and fell to the ground in a few steps.
He walked over with his hands in his pockets and said seriously: "What the queen said must be correct."
Ji Shengxian's mouth twitched: "Don't talk anymore. When did you think she was wrong? When you were in the palace, you dared to hit the emperor when she asked you to. Don't think I don't know that those princes sometimes fell down for no reason and it was you who did it."
The butler raised a finger and accused expressionlessly: "Slander. It was obviously you who did it several times."
Xie Qiuguang's eyes lit up: "Tell me who they are. I can laugh at them when I see them next time."
"..."
Ji Shengxian and the housekeeper turned their heads in tacit agreement, without saying a word. The past was too painful to look back on, so let's just pretend that they had never done it.
Xie Qiuguang lost interest instantly. He stopped talking again, as he always does.
Ling Ze came from outside: "Do you want to save the people in the prison? If so, please do it as soon as possible. I'm worried that they won't live long."
"Save them..." Xie Qiuguang thought of the rejection he received, "Can they survive tonight?"
"It's hard to say." Ling Ze closed his eyes and was hesitant about saving someone.
Xie Qiuguang smiled embarrassedly: "We have to discuss with Haitong before rescuing them. We can't disturb them tonight. I will go again tomorrow morning. So you guys work hard and make sure they survive until morning. It shouldn't be difficult, right?"