Feeling that he has solved all his worries, and knowing that he is very likely to continue to win over people's hearts, the Crown Prince woke up in the morning with a smile or two. Everyone could tell that he was in a really good mood, but it was so good that he did not stay in a good mood for long.
In the afternoon of the same day, the Minister of Rites turned blue again and hurried to the prince's mansion.
Seeing the Minister of Rites, the prince's face suddenly became serious, "Sir, what are you doing?"
"Your Majesty, something happened. Mr. Cao, a member of the Ministry of Rites, secretly paid a visit to Prince Xing's daughter this morning!"
"What! He, he came to my banquet last night, how could he do this today?"
"Your Majesty! Now is not the time to discuss why he did this, but to come up with countermeasures! Mr. Cao is different from the previous officials, and it is likely to trigger a chain reaction!"
Zeng Yi didn't change his expression, but sneered in his heart. The Wailang they called a member of the Ministry of Rites was not a small official. The third-in-command of the Ministry of Rites was also an important official in the court. It could be said that he had a very high position among the officials who supported the prince.
Moreover, the Minister of Rites, Wailang, is quite old, and his disciples and former officials are all over the court. If the former disciples and former officials follow Wailang, the Minister of Rites, to join others, it will be a fatal blow to the prince!
The prince was a little panicked, but he immediately thought that those officials had taken Baotai Yijing Pills, took a few deep breaths, calmed down, looked back at the Minister of Rites, and said: "Master Shangshu, please take me to comfort me.
If there are other adults staying, leave it to me as far as Yuan Wai Lang is concerned."
As he spoke, the prince straightened his clothes, turned back to Zeng Yi and said, "Sir, please come with me for a walk."
Zeng Yi heard the words and immediately followed him. As soon as he left the mansion, the prince went straight to the house of the so-called minister of rites, Wai Lang. The prince didn't say a word along the way. It could be seen that this guy was actually very angry in his heart.
When they arrived at the Yuanwailang's house, the two of them were intercepted by someone, "What do you two want? This is the residence of Lord Cao of the Ministry of Rites."
"We are here to find Mr. Cao, please let me know."
"My lords have a rest today and will not see any guests. Please come back another day."
"Excuse me, please let me know. We have something important to discuss."
At this time, Zeng Yi said angrily: "Immediately report that the prince is coming. If I delay your important affairs, I will ask you for it!"
The guard who stopped the two men hesitated, looked at their clothes, and went back to report. After a while, the door opened, and the official from the Ministry of Etiquette walked out. "The presence of the two of you really makes the humble house shine.
, you two please come inside quickly."
Entering the living room, Wailang, the official of the Ministry of Rites, looked at the prince and said, "I wonder if the prince has come to my humble residence. What's the important matter?"
"Haha, I just came to visit you and apologize to you."
"Why did the prince say this and why did he apologize?"
"I am also very confused. I wonder if there is some poor reception or something that hurts the Lord and makes him abandon me?"
"The prince may have misunderstood. I don't think that the prince has neglected me in any way."
"Ouch? No, then I don't know why you want to see the traitor's daughter? Could it be that someone made a mistake?"
Upon hearing this, the expression of the Minister of Etiquette, Wailang, changed, but then he said with a smile, "What happened to me when I arrived? It turns out that this matter, the Crown Prince really misunderstood. Back then, Prince Xing and I were together
Colleagues can also be considered friends. This time we are just paying a visit in a private way. We are just after the ancients and have no other meaning."
Anyone can tell that these words are perfunctory, and they are old friends. If they are really old friends, why not go to see the little princess as soon as she enters the capital? This time was chosen at this time, and the prince laughed angrily, "Haha, I see, that's it,
It seems that I really misunderstood you, sir. I would like to apologize to you here... but there is one more thing that I need to let you know."
"Ouch? I wonder if the prince has anything else to do. I am all ears."
The prince looked at Zeng Yi and said, "Sir, I want to discuss a small matter with you, but no one else can hear it. I would like you, sir, to watch outside the door for a while and not to be disturbed."
"I obey my orders."
Zeng Yi didn't hesitate at all and immediately walked out of the living room. After leaving the living room, Zeng Yi heard a revealing voice coming from inside: "What! How dare you, how dare you!"
"Haha, since you already know, I hope you will think twice before taking action!"
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In just ten minutes, the door opened and the two people walked out. The prince was smiling and looking very relaxed, while the minister of etiquette, Wailang, had a blue face.
"Master Cao, since this is a misunderstanding, I will leave first. I hope you will be careful."
After saying that, he laughed a few times and walked out. On the way back to the mansion, looking at the cold-faced Crown Prince, Zeng Yi sneered in his heart: "Haha, I really thought I had everything under control. How naive." Those who were present at the time
Among the three, the prince was the only one who was kept in the dark and did not understand the real side of the matter. The minister of etiquette, Wailang, was actually just acting.
Halfway through, the prince sighed and whispered: "Sir, do you think there are still loyal ministers in this world?"
"Your Majesty, as a person in the world, I really don't know whether you are a loyal minister or not. However, loyalty and righteousness are the two words that govern the world. No matter what others do, from the day I follow the Crown Prince, my life will be entrusted to the Crown Prince. No matter whether the Crown Prince enters the court or not, my life is in my hands."
Tang, I am still wandering in the rivers and lakes, I will follow you to the death."
Hearing this, the prince smiled bitterly: "Even if I use despicable means, how can I control you?"
Zeng Yi looked at the prince, "Your Majesty, I know what you are talking about. It is nothing more than the elixir. Others may not be able to see anything, but I have been wandering in the world for more than ten years and have experienced everything, but I can feel it.
The medicine you have given me, Your Majesty, is actually not a tonic, but a pill to control people."
"You, you know this!...Why are you still taking it?"
"Yes, I know that, but if you want me to die, I have to die. Since I am following the prince, I will naturally obey the prince's instructions, even if it means going up to the mountain of swords or the sea of fire, I will do it without any hesitation."
"You..." To be honest, the prince was still very touched by being fooled by Zeng Yi. He looked at Zeng Yi and nodded heavily, "Sir, I swear, once I ascend the throne, I will immediately
Release that elixir for you."
Seeing that the prince had successfully deceived him, a smile appeared on Zeng Yi's face. He knew that after these words, the prince had regarded him as a confidant. Whenever the prince ran away in the future, he would definitely let him protect him.