The next afternoon, Fu Huaiyu went to the palace alone. After all, for something like this, it would be better for him to go in person. Besides...
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince requests an audience."
Fu Yuheng's hand holding the pen paused slightly, he looked up at Eunuch Chen, confused and asked, "Why is he here?" Sun Ning had been ill these days, which made him a little uncomfortable.
"I don't know."
"Let him wait for a while." Fu Yuheng frowned. His brother would not come to the temple for no reason. Now that he came, who knows what trouble he might cause. However, if it was nothing serious that would shake the foundation, he would just turn a blind eye. After all, this was that person's child.
Fu Yuheng finished his official business before going to meet Fu Huaiyu, "How come the Ninth Prince has the elegance to come to the palace today?" Although he didn't like him very much, he still had to behave properly.
"I have been out for a while this time, and I came to pay my respects to my brother before I even entered the palace."
The two were wary of each other in their hearts, but there was no sign of it on their faces. The scene of brotherly love and respect filled the imperial garden. The two men walked and talked along the way, surprisingly harmonious.
"I heard that something big happened in the harem recently?" But it didn't take long before the patience of both of them was almost exhausted. Fu Huaiyu changed the subject and tentatively brought up the matter about Shen Qingwan. He knew that Shen Qingwan didn't like him to be close to Shen Qingwan, but she just liked to see him feel uncomfortable.
"Ninth brother, you are referring to that matter. Everything in my harem can be considered a big deal."
Fu Yuheng looked at him unhappily. It turned out that the reason why he did not enter the mansion and hurried into the palace safely was because of his virtuous concubine. Ha, it was really ridiculous.
"I heard that Concubine Xian was thrown into jail." Fu Huaiyu looked up into the distance with a calm expression.
"I'm afraid Ninth Brother is not qualified to inquire into this matter!" Fu Yuheng said in a steady voice, implying that he should pay attention to his identity.
"I just think there are many doubts about this matter. I'm afraid there is something that is still unclear!"
Facing Fu Yuheng's stern voice, she remained calm and analyzed Shen Qingwan's case calmly with Fu Yuheng.
"Ninth brother, it is not your turn to make decisions on this matter." A murderous intent surged in his eyes, but was quickly covered up by other emotions.
Fu Huaiyu looked at Fu Yuheng with a smile, he didn't expect that this woman could make him, who never showed his emotions, so expressionless. It was interesting, really interesting.
"If my royal brother is unwilling to investigate the case of Concubine Xian, I am willing to do it for you." He smiled slightly, looking like a handsome young man, but the smile only appeared on the surface. When it came to his eyes, there was only a pool of coldness.
"I think my ninth brother must be tired from all the running around, that's why he's talking nonsense. Someone, send the ninth prince back to the palace." Fu Yuheng's voice was very calm, but if you listen carefully, you can hear the anger. His hands in his sleeves were clenched into fists, and his eyes were filled with some complicated emotions.
Fu Yuheng was furious, but he couldn't get angry because of Fu Huaiyu. After all, it would not be good for either of them to fall out at this time.
"Otherwise, if your Royal Brother does not want this concubine, why not give her to me? I will be very happy to accept her." He spoke provocatively, and Fu Yuheng's face turned a little blue.
She is his woman, why should other men have the right to point fingers at her
"Don't bother, Ninth Prince. I will handle the matter myself." He looked at him fiercely with a cold face. He felt that the air around him was so heavy that it was suffocating.
However, Fu Huaiyu seemed not to feel anything at all. He just shook the fan in his hand and said, "In this case, my royal brother must deal with it properly. Otherwise... Haha!" There was a hint of ridicule in his expression. His angry look inexplicably made him feel in a good mood.
After sending someone to see him off, Fu Yuheng had a huge tantrum in the study, basically smashing everything that could be smashed to pieces. The servants serving outside were all so frightened that they dared not even breathe.
But after smashing it, I felt much better. Thinking back on Shen Qingwan's incident, I did find many strange things.
If she wanted to kill the princess, why did she make it known to everyone? It was too unreasonable that she was caught by me on the spot. Besides, I have been with her for quite a while, and she really doesn't seem like that kind of person.
"Shen Qingwan, oh Shen Qingwan, what on earth are you capable of? Even my ninth brother is begging for you, haha."
Thinking of Fu Huaiyu, Fu Yuheng's anger suddenly surged up again, and he smashed the teacup he had just brought to the ground, "What a shameless woman, she dares to flirt with anyone." He didn't think that Fu Huaiyu was attracted to her just because of him. After all, although he seemed to be nonchalant on weekdays, he had no interest in women.
Thinking of Fu Huaiyu, Fu Yuheng's anger suddenly surged up again, and he threw the teacup he had just brought to the ground.
"Hey, Your Majesty, what happened to you?" Eunuch Chen heard the noise inside and ran in. He winked at the eunuchs behind him, asking them to pick up the things on the ground immediately.
Fu Yuheng suppressed his anger and sat on the chair. Eunuch Chen hurriedly brought him a cup of tea. While tidying up the messy table, he tried to comfort him earnestly, "Your Majesty, drink a cup of tea to calm down. After all, your health is more important. If you get angry, who will the people of Daliang rely on?"
"It's really okay." Fu Yuheng held his forehead with his hands, frowning, then he opened his eyes and sighed, "I don't want anyone to know what happened today."
"I know." Eunuch Chen called all the eunuchs on duty to his side and gave them a warning.
Fu Yuheng picked up the memorial, but did not read a single word for a long while. Finally, he rubbed his brows and said, "Chen An, let's go to Concubine Shu."
Eunuch Chen saw Fu Yuheng standing up and followed him closely. When they arrived at Concubine Shu's palace, Fu Yuheng asked everyone to go back.
"Shufei."
At this time, Wu Lingzhen was staying in front of the bed doing maid work. She embroidered a lotus flower that was lifelike and was no worse than any other embroiderer in the palace.
Wu Ling was startled when she suddenly heard Fu Yuheng's voice. Hatred gushed out of her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it and stood up to salute, pretending to be calm.
"Your Majesty, please take a seat. Go and serve tea to Your Majesty." She turned around and instructed her personal maid. After all, she was his concubine, and the proper etiquette must not be neglected.
"I am just feeling depressed and want to come to your place to listen to the music."
It seemed that he was explaining to Wu Ling the purpose of his visit. He was in a very upset mood today and could not get an answer for the time being, so he came to her today. He always felt that her piano playing could calm his mind.
"Then I'll get ready." Wu Ling took out the zither and sat opposite Fu Yuheng. At first she just plucked it casually, and later she moved her fingertips freely among the strings like flowing water. "Is there anything bothering the emperor?" She spoke lightly, as if she saw through what he was thinking at once.