Film and Television Variety Show: The Jade Girl's Love Affair

"Someone is causing trouble at the lantern festival. Go and notify the authorities immediately. I'm going to find your young lady now!"

After saying this, Tang Yu turned around to go find Rong Feiyan, but Wang Kuan grabbed Tang Yu's wrist.

"I will go with you!"

Tang Yu nodded, then grabbed Wang Kuan's hand and flew away.

Inside the crowded lantern festival, a collision between a group of people caused the crowd to scatter, and countless carriages were now traveling on the roads.

If we used the ordinary method, we definitely wouldn't know which carriage Rong Feiyan was in!

However, Tang Yu could hear with his own ears that either his mouth was gagged and he could only hear muffled sounds, or he was knocked unconscious and could only hear breathing sounds.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Tang Yu drew a sword and pried open the carriage door. Then, all the guards surrounding the carriage drew their swords and attacked Tang Yu.

This group of people instantly revealed the aura of ruthless bandits, each strike deadly, as if they thought they could kill the person in front of them that way.

People around were already backing away in fear, and screams echoed all around.

"How did Rong Feiyan get knocked unconscious? Is that a princess? Quick, go help her!"

Looking at the scene before him, Wei Yanei roared at the guards beside him.

But no sooner had he finished speaking than Wei Yanei noticed that Wang Kuan had already stepped forward and attacked the group of ruthless bandits.

"Tsk tsk tsk! Look at this unmarried young couple, swords in hand, fighting off bandits like a male and female duo!"

Meanwhile, in the center of the battlefield, Tang Yu moved with lightning speed, and half of the bandits were stabbed to the ground by her sword.

Seeing that the Imperial Guards and patrolmen were about to surround the area, the group of people's eyes flashed with ferocity, and they began to flee for their lives.

Tang Yu increased his speed even further, and more than a dozen people fell to the ground instantly. Tang Yu did not kill them, but instead spoke to the Imperial Guards who had rushed over.

"Tie them all up and take them back for immediate interrogation!"

Then, Tang Yu went inside the carriage to check the situation, because the carriage had been cleaved open by her sword, and the door was completely destroyed.

So the entire carriage was open, but when Tang Yu went closer to take a look, she discovered that there was another person under her aunt.

This person seems to be the woman Qi Heng likes, but I've forgotten her name.

"This is definitely not a human trafficker."

Tang Yu spoke with certainty, while Wang Kuan frowned.

"It's probably a deliberate targeting."

After all, Rong Feiyan and this woman were dressed as daughters of officials, and their status was obviously extraordinary. Human traffickers would not dare to offend noble ladies of such high birth.

Because of this accident, the lantern festival in the entire Bianjing city was suspended.

Beneath the imperial city walls, someone actually kidnapped a noblewoman in the streets of Bianjing, and this noblewoman was none other than the Crown Prince's aunt. What audacious person could do such a thing, causing panic among the people of Bianjing!

The Sheng family quickly found Tang Yu, and Tang Yu then learned that this person was named Sheng Minglan and was the daughter of the Sheng family.

"I will have a carriage take your young lady back. The Imperial City Guard and Kaifeng Prefecture will investigate today's events immediately. Do not go out again in the coming days."

Having caused such a mess, Tang Yu had no choice but to go to the palace immediately to explain the situation. However, before that, she gave Wang Kuan a word of advice.

“It can’t be an ordinary bandit. I have suspects, but no evidence.”

Wang Kuan, tell your father that to stop someone from killing to cover it up, you must get these people to talk and find out who's behind them!

After Tang Yu left, Wang Kuan set off and had just arrived near his home when Qi Heng's carriage suddenly blocked his way.

"Young Master Wang, I'm sorry to stop your carriage at this time. It's inconvenient for me to see the princess, and there are some things I can't explain to the emperor. But please deliver this message to the princess."

Wang Kuan let Qi Heng into his carriage, presumably because it was some secret information, and Qi Heng spoke with a pained expression.

“Young Master Wang, I know you are a gentleman. What I said tonight is somewhat private, but I know you will not reveal it.”

Regarding tonight's events, I suspect it was orchestrated by the Prince of Yong!

Wang Kuan remained calm as he continued asking questions.

Why do you make this guess?

"It may sound arrogant, but please don't laugh at me, Young Master Wang! The two noble ladies who almost got into trouble tonight were one who was about to be engaged to me, and the other was the woman I wanted to spend my life with."

After the princess saved my maid last time, my parents were impeached by the censors and received a severe reprimand. The Duke of Qi's mansion has since fallen into decline.

At that time, I thought I could finally get engaged to the person I loved, but then, Princess Jiacheng of the Yong Prince's family took a liking to me and wanted to propose marriage to my family.

Wang Kuan nodded in understanding, signaling the other party to continue.

“My mother wanted to agree to this marriage, after all, the Princess of Jiacheng County is of high status, but I was unwilling to agree, so I had a fierce argument with my mother and even did something unfilial to threaten her, saying that if the family agreed to the engagement, I would leave this family!”

My mother was probably threatened by me and was afraid that I would do something impulsive that would anger the Prince of Yong's mansion, so she decided to delay and did not immediately agree to the marriage between the two sides. Instead, she made up an excuse.

At that time, I heard my mother and Princess Yong say that the marriage could not be agreed to for the time being, for fear that Consort Rong would blame them. My mother implied that the Rong family still wanted to form a marriage alliance with my family and wanted to postpone the matter for a while.

But something happened tonight. I know I have no evidence, but I have a gut feeling that this matter is inextricably linked to the Prince of Yong's residence!

Wang Kuan actually knew that the princess also suspected the Prince of Yong.

Moreover, regarding the assassination attempt on the Crown Prince, although the truth was eventually revealed to be a Western Xia spy, many people actually speculated that there must have been someone with powerful connections within Bianjing who colluded with the spy, which is why they were able to remain hidden for so many years.

However, because there is no evidence, many things can only be speculated about in private.

"Young Master Qi, please rest assured, I know how to convey these matters to the princess. These grudges and grievances will not spread and affect the reputation of Miss Rong and Miss Sheng."

A disturbance during the Lantern Festival instantly unearthed the deep-rooted problems beneath Bianjing City.

Chapter 14 Do You Know? + The Young Swordsman of the Song Dynasty 14

Since the emperor had no sons, the court had always wanted him to adopt a son.

At that time, the Prince of Yong and the Prince of Yan were the most promising, so many people attached themselves to these two princes and gathered a great force.

But no one expected that the Emperor's delaying tactics would succeed. Consort Rong gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, and the Crown Prince and Princess were raised well.

Now that the crown prince's identity has been decided, the court officials will naturally not support the two princes. The emperor's son is the rightful next emperor!

The two princes were certainly unwilling to accept this. How could they easily suppress the ambitions that had been nurtured, especially since a group of people had gathered around them who wanted to gain merit for their service in supporting the emperor?

Therefore, many people suspected that the assassination of the crown prince was related to the two princes, but at that time, no evidence could be found.

But this time, everything is different!

After Wang Kuan returned home and recounted the details of the day, Wang Bo stroked his beard and laughed.

"The Emperor will not be merciful this time. In order to ensure the Crown Prince's smooth ascension to the throne, he will eliminate all threats this time!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Kuan instinctively asked a question.

"Have you found some evidence?"

"There is some evidence, so this time we can strike decisively!"

In that case, Bianjing City would surely be awash in blood. Wang Kuan pondered this matter when Wang Bo suddenly asked a question out of curiosity.

"Princess Changyang has always been bold since childhood. I thought it was just her nature as a noble lady, but what about recent events? How did she develop such extraordinary abilities?"

After tonight, the entire city of Bianjing will know that Princess Changyang is highly skilled in martial arts and has extraordinary swordsmanship.

So Wang Bo was really curious: how could a princess raised deep in the palace be so powerful?

"Does Father think I know the reason?"

"The princess has liked you since she was a child, didn't she tell you?"

Wang Kuan subconsciously revealed a sweet smile.

"So I won't tell my father about such private matters."

Wang Bo: "..."

For some reason, I feel like I've been annoyed by my son.

The situation in Bianjing was even more serious than after the assassination of the crown prince.

The Imperial Guards and the Imperial City Guard were mobilized, and every day some families were imprisoned.

Among them, the most eye-catching thing is that the Prince of Yong and the Prince of Yan were imprisoned!

As the investigation became clearer, most of the people who had once served the two princes were arrested.

The imperial court has already investigated and found that the Prince of Yong and the Prince of Yan colluded with Western Xia spies to plot the assassination of the crown prince and intended to rebel.

Such heinous crimes naturally led to the execution of many people in Bianjing within half a month.

During the second half of the first lunar month, weeping could be heard everywhere in Bianjing (Kaifeng).

Meanwhile, outside of Bianjing, people who had secretly sought refuge with the two princes were being arrested one after another!

In this new year, the nobles of Bianjing City were filled with fear and unease. Many were implicated and killed, while many others escaped unscathed.

It wasn't until late February that the nobles of Bianjing dared to go out for a spring outing. Before that, it was too frightening, and the纨绔子弟 (sons of wealthy families) of Bianjing didn't dare to cause trouble.

At this time, Princess Changyang's wedding was already being prepared.

Once March arrives, the wedding will be held soon, and this joyous occasion will restore the lively atmosphere of Bianjing City.

After all, this means that the authorities have closed the matter, and all those who needed to be arrested have been arrested, so everyone is safe now.

Inside the Rong Mansion.

Tang Yu left the palace to enjoy the flowers and make merry in his aunt's courtyard.

Because of the Lantern Festival incident, Tang Yu didn't leave his house for over a month. The emperor forbade it, and Bianjing was indeed in chaos.

It wasn't until recently, when spring had arrived and flowers were in full bloom, and even her wedding was being prepared in full swing, that Tang Yu finally had the opportunity to go out and travel freely.

"Princess Jiacheng actually died like this. I never thought she would end up like this, seeing how arrogant and domineering she was before."

The entire families of the Prince of Yong and the Prince of Yan were executed, as they were involved in treason, so not a single one was spared.

The whole family was all together.

"You're not just pitying her, are you? If things had happened even a fraction later that night, you and that Miss Sheng would have been doomed."

I used to think that Princess Jiacheng was just arrogant and domineering, but now I see that she is extremely vicious. Such a person deserves no sympathy.

That night, everyone involved in the kidnapping of Rong Feiyan was arrested.