"Oh?" Xiao Heng smiled as he looked at the roasted beef he brought up, and asked in a friendly manner, "Is there anything else interesting?"
"Here!" The waiter pointed to a stage in the distance that was connected to the second floor by the stairs and said with a smile, "Every other day, there are people performing interesting magic tricks here. It's about to start now. You can take a good look."
Sure enough, not long after, many people around started to cheer and boo. Xiao Heng and Su Yao were seated a little far away, but they could still see people performing many new tricks up there. It was indeed much more interesting than ordinary restaurants. Not long after, there was even a woman in clothes with her belly exposed who went up there to dance the Hu Xuan dance.
The cheers and applause all around were endless and deafening. Su Yao covered his ears and stared at the girls on the stage without saying a word for a long time.
She didn't wake up until Xiao Heng reached out and knocked on the table in front of her. She saw Xiao Heng glance gently at the east corridor on the second floor. She followed Xiao Heng's gaze and saw a middle-aged man in blue clothes flash by.
Su Yao was unsure of the man's identity, but felt that he looked familiar. Then he heard Xiao Heng remind him, "Xu Ci Fu's son, Xu Chong."
Xu Chong
Su Yao suddenly remembered that Ruan Xiaojiu once said that Xu Chong’s wife, Qi, was exactly Qi Yunxi’s niece.
Then I just saw Princess Fenyang again... ... Is the reputation of Juhai Manor really so great that these dignitaries all come here to taste the delicious food, or is Juhai Manor just a place to hide its true colors
If it is the former, then it’s nothing, but if it is the latter reason, to be honest, it’s really creepy.
Su Yao was frightened and broke out in a cold sweat. The more frightened she was, the clearer her mind became. She closed her eyes and tried to calm herself down. Seeing that Xiao Heng had stood up, she hurriedly stood up as well. The two of them went out the door together. After a while, when they left the long street of Juhai Manor, Su Yao turned around to look at the huge and scattered buildings. She turned her head silently and followed Xiao Heng into Baiyun Temple from the place where they slipped out.
The wind had stopped, but Su Yao didn't know why, she still felt cold all over. She couldn't help but sneeze, and then she saw Xiao Heng quicken his pace and stand in front of her. She couldn't help but want to laugh again: "Thank you, Your Highness."
"I was inconsiderate. I should have given you another coat. You are a girl after all." Xiao Heng blocked her from entering the door and sat down on the kang in front of the window. "I will remember this next time."
Su Yao felt that his concern was not right, and he sat up straight with some helplessness and brought the topic back to the right track: "Your Highness, you didn't really think Juhai Manor was interesting today, but you brought me there specifically to let me meet those people, right?"
How could there be such a coincidence in this world? It was obvious that Xiao Heng had already found out something, which was why he happened to meet Princess Fenyang and Xu Chong.
But this was a waste of effort, because since Xiao Heng already knew everything, he could have just told her directly, but he had to take her out for a walk.
"Hearing is false, seeing is believing." Xiao Heng did not comment, but laughed and admitted it straightforwardly. Seeing Su Yao's solemn expression and obvious nervousness, he said, "Don't be afraid, the sky will not fall. The death of Prince Fenyang was caused by Qiaodan Ning. Why did Qiaodan Ning and He Zhizhou attack Prince Fenyang and only pushed Wang Bingcheng to take the blame? I don't trust them, so I have been asking Chen Dong to help me keep an eye on them. Look, after keeping an eye on them, haven't I gained something? I checked and found that the gambling house that gave Qiaodan Ning gambling money and made him rich was the property of Juhai Manor. And Juhai Manor has such a big business. Now it seems that it is inseparable from our Lord Second Assistant."
The Second Assistant, Prince of Fenyang, Qi Yunxi.
When these three people get together, the plans previously arranged can make sense, and it is indeed true that they are the only ones who can mobilize so many resources.
Su Yao subconsciously held the teacup and stared at the tea in a daze. She thought of Mrs. He's analysis of Qi Yunxi. This woman was really not a simple person. She tried to seduce the emperor but failed, and in the blink of an eye she married General Zhaoyong Tong Tai, and then lived a prosperous life.
Of all the things that happened to the Su family, each one showed the involvement of Qi Yunxi or someone around her. Only storytelling could make things in the world so coincidental.
But why are they so targeting the Crown Prince and Xiao Heng
Su Yao looked up at Xiao Heng thoughtfully, only to see that Xiao Heng was also looking at him. Their eyes met in the air, and they both understood each other's meaning.
Su Yao put down the cup in his hand and said solemnly: "I have a way. Let's first explore the relationship between the Xu family and Qi Yunxi."
Things have come to this point anyway, there is no reason for her to be slaughtered anymore. For the sake of her family, and to lure out the real venomous snake with its bloody mouth, she can do anything.
The two of them exchanged a few words, and Sanjiu quietly walked to the door, knocked on it, and said, "Your Highness, it's almost time."
If you don't hurry back to the palace, the palace gates will be locked.
This is the downside of living in the palace. Xiao Heng frowned, but soon relaxed his brows and agreed. After listening to Su Yao's plan, he thought about it for a while before nodding: "I have always been very confident in your work. The only thing I am worried about is that you don't take yourself seriously. Speaking of which, there is another thing today."
As he spoke, he took out a square red sandalwood box with carved patterns, like a magic trick: "Congratulations on being named the county lord. Now that you are the county lord, you don't have to give face to those people. If someone insists on pushing you, don't put up with it."
Su Yao didn't expect that he would come all the way to give her a gift just for this matter. He was a little surprised, but he took it without much hesitation and thanked her with a generous smile.
Xiao Heng nodded and left with Sanjiu first.
Mother Shen soon came in with Yancao Jinping: "Miss, it's getting late, we should go back."
Half a day has passed. If I don’t go back, my family will be worried.
When passing by Juhai Manor on the way back to the city, Su Yao lifted the curtain and took a look at the bustling street with many people. He lowered the curtain after a while.
The carriage had just returned home and before Su Yao had time to get off, he heard He Jian, who was following the carriage outside, yell, "Who are you!?"
Because she got into trouble repeatedly, Su Rong gave He Jian to her very forcefully. Now He Jian follows her in and out.
When Su Yao got off the carriage, he saw He Jian holding a fat man in his hands.