In the end, Xie Yunhuai's reply was still written by Xiao Huayong. When Shen Yueshan returned at night, Shen Xihe and Xiao Huayong told Shen Yueshan what they had discussed during the day, and Shen Yueshan did not object.
Xiao Huayong began to make arrangements. The first thing he did was to send a letter to Kyoto, the destination being Prince Xin's Palace.
Xiao Changqing soon received a letter of unknown origin, the envelope was full of evidence of Rong Ce's crimes.
The fact that the evidence did not reach the emperor meant that the person who wrote the letter did not intend to use it to deal with Rong Ce. There was not a single word in the envelope, which meant that he did not use the evidence to threaten him for any benefit. It was neither a trap nor a threat, it could only be a warning.
Rong Ce's crime was not a serious one. It should be said that it was a bad habit that every official could not avoid to a greater or lesser extent. He would not be severely punished if reported. However, if someone was fanning the flames behind the scenes, there would be no way for Liangzhou to stay.
Liangzhou…
Just these two words made him realize that the letter was probably sent by the Crown Prince.
Just like the several times when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had restrained him, each time he had a handle, he blew up the imperial mausoleum, he replaced the death row prisoners, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's methods seemed to have not changed, but there were thousands of reasons for him to hold people hostage, it was really chilling.
There are not many people in this world who can easily obtain evidence of crimes against high-ranking officials, and even fewer who have no ill intentions.
Rather than saying this was a warning, it would be more accurate to say it was a bribe from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It seemed that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was indeed going to Liangzhou... or maybe there was going to be a big fight in the northwest, so he was asked not to meddle in other people's business.
Xiao Changqing turned back to his study, picked up a pen and wrote a letter and handed it to Rong Ce in Liangzhou.
After Xiao Huayong dealt with Xiao Changqing, he became even more unscrupulous and adept in arranging things.
Xie Yunhuai arrived at their place the next day. It had been more than a year since they last saw each other, but the young man, as elegant as the breeze and bright moon, was still as dignified as ever.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Crown Princess." Xie Yunhuai saluted.
"Thank you, Doctor Qi." Xiao Huayong held Xie Yunhuai's arm and said, "I've invited Doctor Qi to come here this time, so I have to thank you for your kindness."
"Since the Crown Princess and I are friends, we should help each other. Your Highness is too polite." Xie Yunhuai said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Xiao Huayong glanced at him and said, "The Crown Princess and I are husband and wife. Even if it's a close friend helping me, I still have to say thank you. I'll thank you on behalf of Youyou first. It's not too much to say thank you for your trouble."
As Xiao Huayong declared his sovereignty, Xie Yunhuai chuckled secretly. He had indeed been attracted to Shen Xihe, but now he had no desire to covet her. Naturally, he had no resentment at all, so he was unwilling to verbally fight with Xiao Huayong, lest he embarrass the Crown Princess. "Your Highness, I dare not accept your thanks, and I don't know if I can help Your Highness and the Crown Princess."
"Doctor Qi deserves our thanks for coming here," Shen Xihe said, "But there's no need for Doctor Qi and my wife to be so distant. Let's go in and tell Doctor Qi what's going on."
For safety reasons, although Xiao Huayong wrote back to Xie Yunhuai, he asked Xie Yunhuai to go to his place and be escorted here by his people. He did not elaborate on why he asked him to come here.
Several people went inside and poured a cup of Pingzhong leaf tea that Shen Xihe brought with him. After sitting down, Xiao Huayong told them about their affairs one by one. Since Shen Xihe trusted Xie Yunhuai so much, Xiao Huayong had nothing to hide.