Pang Weiguang shook his head and sighed: "If I really knew anything, I would have been silenced long ago. How could I still be alive today?"
Xiao Mubai and Xia Chu were really disappointed. They thought they would be able to find out some secrets after a visit to the Punishment Department.
Xiao Mubai looked at Pang Weiguang, who was completely naked, and then turned to look at Xia Chu.
Xia Chu understood and took a few steps forward to apply the medicine to Pang Weiguang.
Xiao Mubai watched Xia Chu apply the ointment and asked casually: "Before I was three years old, did my mother and concubine have any grudges with anyone in the palace?"
Pang Weiguang was in unbearable pain due to the stimulation of the ointment. When asked by Xiao Mubai, he was able to concentrate on recalling those years. After thinking about it carefully, he spoke: "Before the prince was three years old, Concubine Qi was doting on you. Your mother and concubine's temperament She has always been aloof and would not take the initiative to make grudges with others, but she is so favored that others will inevitably make her jealous."
"Are you familiar with Concubine Wan?" Xiao Mubai went to see Concubine Qi after the morning court and casually asked some people related to the incident. According to Concubine Qi, Pang Weiguang should have never known Concubine Wan.
"I have only met her a few times together, and it was only when she went to your mother's palace that I met her by chance. Let alone being familiar with her, I only know her title, and I don't even know her name. Back then, He was convicted by the emperor of fornicating the harem and murdering the prince. If he hadn't been looking forward to avenging his shame one day, he would have died a long time ago." Pang Weiguang said through gritted teeth, but he completely forgot about the pain when applying the medicine at this time.
Xiao Mubai nodded. What Pang Weiguang said was consistent with Concubine Qi. However, since they were completely unfamiliar with each other, how could Concubine Wan's silk handkerchief be copied by the emperor from his residence
Xiao Mubai pondered and asked, "Do you know anyone close to Concubine Wan?"
Pang Weiguang frowned and thought again: "I don't know anyone I know, but I do know a maidservant."
Xia Chu's hand when applying the medicine froze, and Xiao Mubai's expression tightened as well, and he quickly asked: "What's your name? How did you know me?"
Seeing his nervous expression, Pang Weiguang quickly replied: "My name is Rongrong. I really can't remember what my surname is. Back then, she liked a guard named Si Nan in the guard camp. She often came here to send some things, and everyone knew her when she came and went. ”
Xiao Mubai and Xia Chu looked at each other. They didn't know this Rongrong, but Si Nan knew that she was Xiao Yanjun's confidant.
Xiao Yanjun was only eleven years old six years ago, so this matter should have nothing to do with him, but Concubine Li might not be able to stay out of it.
Xiao Mubai's eyes moved, Xia Chu's expression also changed slightly, and the two of them thought of something again.
"What are the characteristics of the girl named Rongrong?" Xiao Mubai then asked.
"There is a mole on the chin. Some people made fun of it at that time, saying that Miss Rongrong was very greedy, which made the whole room laugh. So I was deeply impressed." Pang Weiguang replied quickly without thinking.
Xia Chu gave him the medicine and handed him another pill.
Pang Weiguang looked at Xiao Mubai and saw him nodding before opening his mouth to swallow.
Xia Chu retreated to Xiao Mubai's side and whispered: "It's time to go. It's been a long time and arouses suspicion."
Xiao Mubai said goodbye to Pang Weiguang: "If you bear with it a little longer, I will ask the people from the Criminal Department to take care of you and make your life easier."
Pang Weiguang's face was solemn: "Your Majesty, this is a serious matter, so you must be careful."
Xiao Mubai nodded and said no more, turned around and left the death row with Xia Chu.
Xia Chu explained to Kong Changhui who was guarding the door. Kong Changhui whispered "Don't worry" and led the two of them out of the prison.
In the evening, the two of them made an appointment with Bingwen and Zhao Xingwen to go to Yixiang Building together.
As for Xu Wenlan, Xiao Mubai called him together, but Xu Wenlan shook his head like a rattle. Looking at Xiao Mubai and Xia Chu's leaving figures, he felt sad in his heart. What kind of state must we be in to visit a brothel together? ah.
He clicked twice and immediately went to find Lan Yuying.
Since Xu Wenlan complained to Xiao Mubai to no avail, she had to personally take care of herself and be vigilant at all times. Fortunately, she didn't know what she was busy with in the days after Xia Chu. She left early and came back late every day. When she came back, she mostly stayed in Xiao Mubai's room. , and occasionally go to look for Xiao Zimu.
Until the early morning of July 6th, everyone got up early.
Today is the wedding day of Du Hanfei's eldest son. The sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers can be heard all the time. Even if he wants to sleep for a long time, he can't lie down.
There was no one in Mingxiang Garden today, so Bingwen simply asked Shi Zhongfei to close his business for the day.
Shi Zhongfei was very excited and prepared to follow Xia Chu to see the world. After all, the marriage between Prime Minister Du's Mansion and General Shi's Mansion was a grand event in Beijing.
Although Du Hanfei was extremely reluctant, he still presented the gilded wedding invitation early in the morning, and the auspicious time was set at dusk at the third quarter of the hour.
However, the wedding procession set off to Shi Mansion early in the morning. People in the capital had already gathered on both sides of the road, grabbing the wedding cakes and candies scattered in all directions.
"You go back and invite grandpa to come over at Youshi in the evening. I also want to go back to the Hou Mansion and bring the old man with me." Xia Chu said to Zhao Xingwen.
Although the marriage was not arranged by the emperor, Concubine Li served as matchmaker and the marriage was forged privately between Shifu and Dufu.
But in the morning, the emperor also agreed to go to watch the ceremony in the evening. This can be regarded as a great honor for the emperor's grace.
But the Marquis and Old General Zhao refused to buy this account. The Xiahou Mansion planned to let Xia Chu go there, so General Zhao naturally asked Zhao Xingwen to take the place.
But for tonight's big drama, how could Xia Chu let the two of them listen to other people's reports afterwards? He had to force them to go away.
"Grandpa has already said that he won't go, why don't you go and call him?" Zhao Xingwen looked embarrassed.
Seeing this, Xiao Mubai said to him: "I have nothing to do with you, so I will go with you to invite you."
When Zhao Xingwen saw that Xiao Mubai was willing to go with him, thinking of King Mo's army to assist Han Yangcheng, General Zhao would not refuse, so he agreed.
When Xu Wenlan heard that Xia Chu was going back to his home, he naturally didn't want him to take Lan Yuying back to the Hou Mansion to see the Marquis, so he shyly said to Xia Chu: "If you still want to greet the Seventh Highness and Bingwen, I will take Lan Yuying away." Can you take the girl back to the house and take care of her?"
Xia Chu's eyebrows raised, half-smilingly: "Are you really too polite to take this person back to the Xu Mansion to take care of him?"
Xu Wenlan looked like we knew each other well: "I will bring you to the Du Mansion intact in Youshi, so don't worry."
When Xia Chu saw Lan Yuying's shy look, he thought that she would be boring if he took her back to the Hou Mansion, so he waved to Xu Wenlan.
Xu Wenlan accepted, and walked towards Lan Yuying's side with joy in her eyes. Lan Yuying glanced at Xia Chu and called out: "Ah Chu?"
Xia Chu smiled at her, walked to her and lowered his voice in her ear: "It would be nice to meet the future father-in-law."
Lan Yuying's face became more delicate as two clouds of clouds flew up on her face, and she feigned anger at him.
"Full of nonsense."
(End of chapter)