seventy one
No matter how you look at it, Xiao Weiming is a prince after all, and He Qin has caused a big disaster.
When Xiao Weishen learned about this, the first thing he thought about was not the safety of his brother, but how to deal with He Qin. As everyone knows, He Qin is Prime Minister Xia's adopted son. If he dealt with him harshly, he was afraid that his uncle would be unhappy. But if he didn't deal with him, Xiao Weiming was a prince after all, and he had always been Xiao Weishen's most beloved brother. Now he was planning to use them to work for him. If he didn't do it well, it would be bad if he lost the support of the people.
Xiao Weixin asked Xiao Weiming to pretend to be sick in the mansion, and asked Huachun to change his pulse. The imperial doctors from the palace could not tell the real situation. After returning, they could only say in unison that the King of Qin's pulse was weak, his injuries were very serious, and the person who did it was very vicious.
Xiao Weixin knew that with Xiao Weishen's cowardly and incompetent character, he would not dare to confront Xia Maoan head-on unless he took action to force him. Therefore, after making plans, he changed into court clothes and entered the palace in the afternoon.
As soon as he entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Xiao Weixin knelt down.
Xiao Weishen hurriedly asked someone to help him up, but Xiao Weixin was stubborn and refused to get up. His handsome face was full of determination and solemnity. He whispered, "Royal brother, please make the decision for Weiming."
When Xiao Weishen thought of the imperial doctors reporting back that the King of Qin was seriously injured and still unconscious, he felt a little angry.
Of course, his anger was not because of Xiao Weiming, but because He Qin knew he had caused trouble, but only apologized perfunctorily in front of him, as if he was trying to make the matter smaller. Isn't this just relying on someone's support and not taking him seriously
But he didn't have any good means and could only bear the frustration.
"I... I will definitely seek justice for my twelfth brother." Xiao Weishen did not dare to look at Xiao Weixin, and even said this with a lack of confidence, "I will definitely teach He Qin a lesson, fine him one year's salary, and demote him to a lower rank."
Xiao Weixin was of course not satisfied with this result. He pursed his lips and then said, "Royal brother, Weiming's life or death is unknown now. Even if he is fine this time, it was my royal brother who asked him to go and experience some training."
"Weiming has told me many times that He Qin had embarrassed him in public in the camp many times. It was me who asked him to tolerate Captain He, fearing that he would cause trouble for my brother."
"But even though Weiming tolerated it again and again, Lieutenant He still refused to let him go. He didn't care at all that he was sent by the emperor's brother. Not only did he target him everywhere, he also deliberately made things difficult for him."
"Doesn't this mean that you totally disregard the emperor's authority?"
Xiao Weixin kowtowed heavily when he said this. "Brother Emperor, He Qin is just a captain, yet he dares to disrespect the emperor's authority. He may have done even worse things in private. Perhaps the entire Zhenbei Camp is like this. What should we do if this continues?"
"Whose influence does he rely on? Don't you know, my brother?"
Xiao Weishen's expression relaxed a little, probably because he remembered the evil deeds of He Qin and Prime Minister Xia. He suppressed his voice and said, "I know it, but..."
He didn't have the courage to really go against his uncle.
"Brother, this step will have to be taken sooner or later." Xiao Weixin raised his head, stared at the man on the throne with a stern gaze, and said sincerely: "The Xia family has held the world in their hands for too long."
"I am willing to be the sword in your hand, brother. Please help my Xiao family regain its former glory."
Xiao Weishen was silent for a long time. Even Xiao Weixin, who had always disliked government affairs, knew this. As an emperor, he was so timid. Things originally belonged to him, but were occupied by his uncle for so long. Could he really have forgotten them
"You go back first, I will think about it carefully."
"The imperial physician will examine Weiming again this afternoon. Tell me if you need anything."
Xiao Weixin said nothing more. He kowtowed, stood up, and carefully left the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
You Shu waited outside the palace for a long time. When he saw him coming out, he hurried forward to open an umbrella for him to block out the scorching sun. "Your Majesty."
"Let's go." Xiao Weixin nodded, and the two of them walked back in the bright afternoon sunshine, no one spoke.
At the Prince of Qin's Mansion.
The imperial physician had just come again, but there was still no good news. He Qin had come in person, bringing some supplements. Although he apologized, his expression was not like that at all. He was arrogant and looked down on others, and those who didn't know him would think he was provoking them.
Xiao Weixin sat firmly in the upper seat and drank tea. He never raised his head, let alone even glanced at him, which made it clear that he was ignoring him.
He Qin came here and got nothing but humiliation. He always looked down on Xiao Weiming, the stupid prince. Zhenbeiying was his territory, but the emperor wanted to place him here. Who doesn't understand what he was thinking? He just wanted to make things difficult for the King of Qin so that he would give up. But he didn't expect that the King of Qin, this fool, couldn't understand it at all and insisted on staying because of his stubborn temper. So don't blame him for being ruthless.
He originally wanted to teach the man a lesson and scare him a few times, but he didn't expect that his useless subordinates had no sense of severity in their attacks and ended up seriously injuring the man. He Qin had no choice but to go to the man's house to apologize under the arrangement of Prime Minister Xia.
However, he didn't expect that after arriving, King Ling didn't even bother to look at him. His attitude clearly showed that he was ignoring him. He Qin soon became embarrassed.
He Qin is not as dissolute as Xia Huaizhang. After years in the army, he has developed a rough and rude character, and usually behaves in an overbearing manner. The reason why Prime Minister Xia values him is that he has great management skills. Although he has various shortcomings, he leads the soldiers under him well and can be considered a talent.
After so many years in the capital, everyone in the court gave Captain He some face. Who the heck was this Prince Ling? He came in person to apologize, but they treated him like nothing!
He Qin's face gradually became gloomy. Finally, he stood up, snorted heavily, and left in a huff.
Xiao Weixin raised his eyes, You Shu received his hint and followed him silently.
He Qin had been in Prince Qin's mansion for half an hour and he didn't even get to drink tea. Everyone pretended not to see him, which made him feel embarrassed. After he left the mansion, he was so angry that his eyes turned blue. He secretly blamed his adoptive father, thinking that he shouldn't have let him suffer such humiliation. What big trouble could a prince with no real power and no money cause
As he was walking, he suddenly felt as if there was some movement behind him. Out of the alertness of a warrior, he was about to turn around to look, but a sack wrapped around him from top to bottom, and before he could fight back, he was knocked unconscious by a palm strike.
You Shu dragged the man into the alley, tied him up tightly with the rope he brought, then raised his hand and slapped He Qin's face seven or eight times to wake him up.
He Qin woke up in bewilderment, not knowing where this masked man in black came from.
"If you dare to be disrespectful to my prince, I will break your legs!" You Shu threatened deliberately in an evil tone, and even kicked He Qin a few times.
He Qin had never suffered such a punishment in all these years, and couldn't help but curse: "Just wait for me!"
You Shu remembered Xiao Weixin's advice and only needed to teach He Qin a lesson, so he did not kill him. He just beat He Qin until his face was unrecognizable and bruised. Then he walked away with satisfaction, not caring about the life or death of He Qin who was still tied up in the alley.
After returning home, Xiao Weixin was reading in Xiao Weiming's room. He raised his eyes and asked, "Is it done?"
"Yes." You Shu nodded, "I beat him up. I guarantee he will be so angry that he won't be able to eat tonight."
Xiao Weixin couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips, "Very good."
"Given He Qin's character, this feud is over."
You Shu thought about it and finally asked: "But, will he hold a grudge against you?"
"I am so angry, why can't I avenge my brother in private?" Xiao Weixin raised his eyebrows, "Is there anything wrong with this?"
What's more, what Xiao Weixin wanted was He Qin's hatred, otherwise how could he justify Wei Ming's play.
"Seventh Brother." Xiao Weiming was lying on the bed, bored. "When can I get out of bed?"
Xiao Weixin took a sip of tea and glanced at him calmly: "As long as you can ensure that you will not be discovered, I can let you come down."
Xiao Weiming shrank back. Just now when He Qin was around, he couldn't help himself and was almost discovered. If You Shu hadn't been quick to push him back, he would have been discovered.
Huachun walked in at this time, followed by Xiaoyueer holding a bowl of medicine.
When Xiao Weiming saw Xiao Yue'er, his eyes lit up, and he quickly sat up and said with a smile, "You're here?"
Xiaoyue bowed respectfully, not daring to make any mistakes, and did not respond to his words.
When the accident happened yesterday, Huachun brought Xiaoyue'er and moved to the Prince Qin's Mansion. Although it was just a show, Xiao Weiming was indeed injured, so Huachun asked Xiaoyue'er to help treat the wound.
Unexpectedly, when Xiao Weiming saw Xiao Yue'er for the first time, his eyes lit up and he was so stupid that he forgot everything.
You Shu kept watching them from the side. As long as it was not his own business, he was very accurate in judging other people's affairs. If he were to say, that silly boy Xiao Weiming had fallen in love with their Xiaoyue'er.
Yes, although Xiaoyueer is not a natural beauty, she is pretty, quiet and lovely, and has a pair of beautiful almond-shaped eyes. Anyone who sees her will like her. You Shu does not interfere too much in the affairs of young people, just wait and see.
Xiao Weixin said coldly, "What are you looking at?"
Xiao Weiming was scolded by him and quickly retracted his gaze. He stretched out his arm reluctantly to change the medicine for Hua Chun. Xiao Yue held the tray obediently and did not dare to look up at her.
As the sky gradually darkened, Xiao Weixin returned home and did not plan to go out for the next few days.
He Qin was dragged into an alley and beaten up. Although he knew who did it, he couldn't tell anyone. Even if he reported it to his adoptive father, he would have nowhere to complain. After all, he did beat up the King of Qin, so he deserved the beating.
He Qin couldn't swallow this anger and secretly made a note of this account.
In the early morning of the next day, before daybreak, the back door of the inner courtyard of the palace slowly opened, and several luxurious carriages drove out quietly and headed out of the city. They were very cautious all the way and did not attract anyone's attention.
After leaving the city, Xiao Weixin walked out from the city wall and looked at the carriage going further and further away with a serious face.
"The Queen Mother Xia left the palace?"
You Shu stood beside him, looking at the carriage, which was only a dark shadow, with him.
"Yeah." Xiao Weixin nodded.
You Shu stood with him on the city wall. The first rays of dawn in the morning broke through the sky, and a red glow filled the sky in the distance. They were covered with a layer of hazy golden light.
Queen Mother Xia's departure from the palace means that Xiao Weixin will take bigger steps in the future, and it also indicates that the plot is moving in a smooth direction.
You Shu looked at the red clouds in the sky and felt a sense of relief.