The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Xie Qiuguang stepped forward, took over Yao Buwei's seat with a smile, and helped the emperor to sit in the inner room.

There is a soft couch here with a low table on it.

The young eunuchs brought the chessboard and chess pieces, and Yao Buwei personally brewed good tea.

The emperor chose Heizi to go first: "Which imperial meal are you thinking about when you enter the palace today?"

Xie Qiuguang smiled and said, "Could it be that I miss my father and came to the palace to visit him?"

This sentence made the emperor laugh: "You are the most filial among all the princes. Yao Buwei, let Lao Jiu order the dishes today."

"Yes." Yao Buwei said happily, "Knowing that the prince is coming, the imperial chefs can't wait to show off their skills."

Xie Qiuguang took a sip of tea and it tasted good: "This year's new tribute tea? It tastes really good."

The emperor smiled and said, "I just decided on the imperial meal, and now you're eyeing my tribute tea. You've been greedy all your life, and you haven't changed. There isn't much tea collected this year. I'll keep some, the queen will get some, and there's your share. The rest can be kept as a reward."

Yao Buwei responded and asked the eunuch to get the teapot.

Take it with you when the prince leaves.

The emperor and Yao Buwei were in a good mood and joked with each other.

Xie Qiuguang was playing chess and had his own plans.

East Palace.

The maid anxiously entered the palace and knelt down: "Reporting to the Crown Princess. Young Master Yongrong is gone."

"What?" Crown Princess Wang Duyun stood up in shock. "What happened? How could it just disappear like that?"

The maid explained: "Young Master Yongrong and the Eighth Young Master of the Li Family have always had a grudge against each other. Today, they had a big fight on the street. The Eighth Young Master Li hit him hard, hitting him on the head with a stick. Young Master Yongrong was a delicate person, so he died on the spot. The Wang family just went to collect the body."

Wang Duyun sat down in despair, biting his lip with tears in his eyes: "My dear brother. You are only seventeen years old."

The maid continued to report: "I know you are sad. Young Master Yongrong was beaten to death for no reason. How can we let the murderer go?"

"Of course we can't let him go. Let's go and see father." Wang Duyun's eyes turned from hurt to hatred.

Yong'an Marquis Mansion, Li Xizu!

She will make the murderer pay with blood!

Qiuyao Palace.

Nanny Chunxuan walked into the room quickly: "My Lady, Wang Yongrong is dead."

Dong Ruosheng, who was lying lazily on the couch, opened her eyes and slowly sat up: "How did he die?"

Immediately stepped forward to help, Nanny Chunxuan replied: "I met Mr. Li Ba on the street and he was hit on the head with a stick and beaten to death."

Dong Ruosheng curled her red lips slightly: "Can you send someone to inform the Queen of such good news?"

"The Wang family has passed the news to the Eastern Palace, and the Queen should have known about it by now." Nanny Chunxuan said worriedly, "Unfortunately, Prince Ling Zhao was dining at a nearby restaurant when the incident happened. He saw everything."

Frowning slightly, Dong Ruosheng pondered for a moment: "Where is he now?"

Nanny Chunxuan was puzzled: "The prince entered the palace and played chess with the emperor in the imperial study. I don't know what he wants to do."

Dong Ruosheng thought thoughtfully: "Who was he traveling with in the restaurant?"

She had already found out everything. Nanny Chunxuan told her everything: "A servant, a guard, and a girl."

"The one from the Shangguan family?" Dong Ruosheng shook his head helplessly, "Let him go. Nothing bad can happen."

Nanny Chunxuan explained: "Ms. Shangguan wore a veil when she went out, so her face was not visible to others. It should be okay, right?"

Dong Ruosheng walked to the window and gently touched the petals with his scallion-like hand: "Those who should know will know. He got involved in this incident today, and there's no telling what the emperor is thinking. The emperor has always been concerned about the ninth son's marriage, and he doesn't dare to use force, so he can only use soft tactics."

Suddenly realizing what was going on, Nanny Chunxuan nodded, "The prince favors Miss Shangguan, and the emperor agreed to the marriage. But Miss Shangguan's family background doesn't allow her to be a princess, at most a concubine. So, the emperor already has a princess in mind?"

"He wishes." Dong Ruosheng grabbed the blooming flowers.

Aunt Chunxuan was surprised: "Could it be that he has chosen a girl from the Wang family? That is impossible."

Dong Ruosheng spread out his hands and tore the petals into pieces bit by bit: "Wang family, Queen, Crown Princess. Humph."

Royal study room.

The young eunuch hurried in and knelt down: "Your Majesty, I just got the news. The eighth son of the Li family beat Wang Yongrong to death in the street."

"What?" The emperor was shocked and his hand loosened slightly, and the chess piece fell onto the board.

A good game of chess has been messed up.

Yao Buwei quickly asked: "Is it true? Are there any witnesses or physical evidence?"

The young eunuch bowed his head and said, "It was in public, and many people saw it. The body and the murder weapon were taken back by the Wang family."

The emperor stood up, frowned, and put his hands behind his back: "Marquis Yong'an taught a good son. Let him come to the palace to see me."

The young eunuch took the order and retreated.

Xie Qiuguang picked up the tea and said, "Father, don't be angry. There might be a misunderstanding. Drink a cup of tea first to moisten your throat."

The emperor waved his hands irritably: "Wang Yongrong is the treasure of the Wang family. Not to mention the Crown Princess, even the Queen will ask about it."

The words have not yet fallen.

The young eunuch reported: "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess is outside asking for an audience."

The emperor frowned and said, "Look, here she comes. Let her in."

Please step back, little eunuch.

A moment.

Wang Duyun wiped his tears and knelt in the hall: "Father, please make a decision for me. My brother died unjustly. Although he had a feud with the eighth son of the Li family, it was just a small quarrel. But today he was beaten to death by that cruel man."

The emperor's face darkened and he turned around and sat down: "You get up first. How can a princess like you cry so much?"

Xie Qiuguang put down the teacup and sat down quietly.

Yao Buwei stepped forward and helped the Crown Princess up: "Crown Princess, the Emperor just learned about this and is furious. He has summoned the Marquis of Yong'an to confront you face to face. Don't be anxious or angry. The Emperor will definitely give you justice."

The goal was achieved, and Wang Duyun stood up slowly. She wiped away her tears, and stood aside waiting with a slight movement of her eyebrows.

Why is King Ling Zhao here?

Yong'an Houfu.

Li Xizu hurried back to the mansion, and immediately knelt before the wife of the Marquis, "Mother, please save me."

The wife of the Marquis's mansion was preparing for a nap: "My son, what's wrong?"

Li Sirong served her mother and had been extremely filial since her marriage.

Li Xizu knelt down and took two steps forward: "I accidentally beat Wang Yongrong to death."

What? Li Sirong was shocked.

Wang Yongrong was the most beloved youngster of the Wang family, how could he be beaten to death?

The Marquis's wife was startled and sat up straight: "What did you say? Say it again. What did you do?"

Li Xizu cried and begged, "Mom, I didn't mean it. I only hit him once, just once. I didn't expect him to die."

"Nonsense!" The wife of the Marquis was furious and raised her hand to hit him.

Seeing her son evading with grievance, she couldn't bring herself to do it. She was so disappointed that she could only anxiously think of a solution.

Li Sirong looked at him mockingly. What else could she do? It was a dead end.

Since the end is inevitable, I might as well help my sister.

She gently offered advice: "Mother, Eighth Brother. The Wang family will definitely not let this go. There are only two options left. Either escape or admit your mistakes. If you just escape, you will have to hide your identity and wander around. Can Eighth Brother bear it?"

Li Xizu hurriedly shook his head: "Mom, please think of a way. I don't want to leave home, and I don't want to go to jail."