Chapter 85: The balance of blessings and misfortunes
Yu Guming never thought that this was a conspiracy before.
But as he saw the situation in the room clearly and Zhang Changlong said Xue Hengzhao's name, he understood everything.
If not for God's blessing, Xue Hengzhao sprained his foot (he thought), then she would be the one who lost her innocence at this time.
When I think of this, I feel like I have fallen into an ice cave, and my whole body is cold.
"Who instigated you?!" Yu Guming asked Zhang Changlong, including Jin Yu'e.
The reason why she hesitated to attract her was not because Xue Hengzhao twisted his foot.
If it was just such a small matter, it would be enough for her to do it alone.
"No one instigated it," Zhang Changlong said harshly, "It's just our love..."
Before he finished speaking, Yu Guming kicked him in the heart and knocked him backwards.
Zhang Changlong lay on the ground, clutching his heart and rolling around. It took him a long time to regain his breath. He endured the pain and begged Yu Guming for mercy: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I know I was wrong."
Yu Guming was so extreme, Zhang Changlong thought it was very reasonable.
What man wouldn’t be angry when he sees the woman he likes sleeping with someone else?
Not to mention a solid person like Yu Guming.
But the beating was worth it, after all, County Master Yao was there to back him up.
No matter how cunning Yu Guming was, he still couldn't tell the truth.
Yu Guming pulled out his sword and put it against Zhang Changlong's throat, and asked with a cold face: "I'll ask you again, who is she?!"
"She..." Zhang Changlong tilted his head slightly and glanced at Jin Yu'e, who was huddled up, "She is Xue Hengzhao."
"I am Xue Hengzhao," Xue Hengzhao, who had been silent, spoke up, "Why don't I recognize you?"
"Ah?!" Zhang Changlong was immediately stunned.
His brain suddenly turned into mush, and he could not form any clear thoughts.
"I ask you again, who instigated you?! If you don't tell me, I'll kill you!" Yu Guming's sword tip moved forward an inch, Zhang Changlong's neck was pierced, and blood flowed down. p>
Zhang Changlong was so frightened that he knew Yu Guming was a man who kept his word.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty... don't, don't... don't do anything... I said... I said..." Zhang Changlong protected his neck and begged for mercy.
Things have been messed up. If you don't talk about it, you can't save your life. If your life is gone, why should you be a deputy commander?
"Speak quickly!" Yu Guming's hand relaxed slightly.
"Yes..." Just as Zhang Changlong was about to say it, Jin Yu'e rushed over and covered his mouth, shouting: "It's me! It was all my idea!
I used Xue Hengzhao's name to have a private meeting with him, which was inappropriate on my part... I had no shame..."
When it came to the end, Jin Yu'e burst into tears.
Of course Yu Guming didn't believe it, he was not a fool.
However, Xue Hengzhao stopped him with a voice: "Your Majesty, there is no need to ask anymore."
Jin Yu'e took all the responsibility on herself, just to prevent Yao Wanyi from being confessed.
The reason why she did this was not out of so-called loyalty, but to save her life.
If they told her, Yu Guming would naturally pursue the case and get into trouble with Yao Wanyi.
Yu Guming will not spare them just because they told the truth, because they are Yao Wanyi's accomplices.
And Yao Wanyi will put them to death because she will never tolerate traitors.
If not, Yao Wanyi would still find a way to keep them.
Xue Hengzhao didn't let Yu Guming pursue the case further, not because he wanted to let this couple go, but just to protect himself.
If Yu Guming pursues the investigation and gets into a confrontation with Yao Wanyi, he will be exposed.
No matter who makes the claim, Yao Wanyi will at most be given a scolding, which will not hurt his bones.
But he will also be regarded as a disaster and will be dealt with overtly or covertly.
It is better to turn the overt struggle into a secret struggle, which is actually beneficial to you.
Before Yu Guming turned the corner, more than a dozen people crowded in from outside.
He yelled: "What a rebellion! You did such a shameless thing!"
"What a despicable person! He did such a dirty act on the Queen's Thousand Years' Day!"
"Tie them up quickly! Send them to Manager Liang!"
Everyone tied up the two men and dragged them out. The leader did not forget to ask Yu Guming for instructions: "Master, you happen to be present. I will ask you to be a witness."
Needless to say, these people were also arranged by Yao Wanyi.
If Yu Guming still wanted to cover up, it wouldn't be enough just for him and Jin Yu'e to be present. More people would have to show up, making it impossible for Xue Hengzhao to escape.
After everyone had dispersed, Yu Guming and Xue Hengzhao also walked out of the room.
Yu Guming asked with a sullen face: "Why?"
Although he didn't say what it was about, Xue Hengzhao also knew what he was asking: "We know who it is without them having to tell us, right?"
Yu Guming remained silent, but his eyes showed that he recognized Xue Hengzhao's statement.
"In this case, it doesn't matter whether you say it or not." Xue Hengzhao said, "If I say it, I will be pushed to the public. In that case, can you still protect me?"
After Yu Guming understood what Xue Hengzhao meant, he felt frightened.
Previously, he only thought about seeking justice for Xue Hengzhao, but since Yao Wanyi was involved in this matter, the Queen would definitely come forward.
Although Yao Wanyi will be punished on the surface, he will never let Xue Hengzhao go.
If we get to the bottom of it, this incident will not harm Yao Wanyi, but it may kill Xue Hengzhao.
In the final analysis, the difference in status between the two people is too great. In this palace, the gap between superiority and inferiority is the most difficult to bridge.
"Blame me." Yu Guming couldn't help but blame himself.
He knew that Yao Wanyi targeted Xue Hengzhao because of herself.
"I don't like sharing responsibilities when things happen." Xue Hengzhao shook his head, "At least it's boring to talk about it now.
No matter who it is because of, she wants to do something to me. I can only protect myself, I have no choice."
"Then what are you going to do?" Yu Guming was even more worried, "She will still cause trouble for you."
Xue Hengzhao suddenly smiled, and his smile was particularly beautiful: "Master, have you noticed something?"
"What?" Yu Guming was stunned by her smile.
"From the time you kicked in the door to now, you've been speaking very coherently."
"Why...I...I..." After Xue Hengzhao reminded him, Yu Guming stuttered again.
Before, he was so impatient and selfless that all his words came out of his mouth without any stuttering.
"Your Majesty, when the matter has reached this stage, I will trouble you." Of course Xue Hengzhao would not sit still and wait for death. She had already planned a strategy to retreat.
"Say." Yu Guming responded immediately.
"I can't go back to the Fourth Division and the Eighth Bureau. No one can protect me there." Xue Hengzhao said straightforwardly, "I wonder if you can talk to Concubine Fu?"
"Yes," Yu Guming nodded, "The fifth prince and I... are quite close to me, and Concubine Fu... Concubine Fu has also treated me very well... since she was a child."
"In this case, please tell Concubine Fu and let me go to her Furong Palace as an errand." Xue Hengzhao said, "Those two people will never tell the truth, and County Master Yao will not tell the truth on his face.
What will happen to me?
When I am in front of Concubine Fu, she will naturally have some scruples. As long as I am more alert, she should be able to do nothing to me."
"Okay, I...I'll go talk right away." Yu Guming couldn't wait for a while.