After the death of the previous emperor, the Empress Dowager became arrogant

poison?

How dare someone poison someone in public!

The crowd began to riot, and Shang Rou was kicked several times from behind unexpectedly.

She lay on the ground and looked back, but only saw a mess of shoes dangling in front of her. She didn't dare to move and could only try her best to shrink towards Shang Zhe.

"Are you okay, miss."

Shang Rou looked upwards along the large hand in front of her, and what she saw was a nobleman with a flamboyant smile.

The dragon-patterned jade pendant hanging around her waist was something she had seen on her master before.

I heard that this is a symbol of the royal family, and all descendants who have passed the royal bloodline verification have such a jade pendant with them.

But why are there several cracks in the middle of this piece?

Shang Rou suppressed the curiosity in her heart and gently placed her hand on it.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the young man did not restrain himself. He held the beautiful woman's fingers in his hands and touched them again and again.

Shang Rou was both angry and anxious.

Her willingness to meet important people does not mean that she is willing to be treated lightly by others.

Where did this scoundrel come from? Compared with his master, who is a calm and elegant man, there is a huge difference between him and him.

"Please be patient, everyone. It won't be too late to leave until the matter is fully investigated."

A man walked out, his snow-white robe gently lifted up.

When Shang Rou saw this, she hurriedly retreated to the unconscious Shang Zhe and used the crowd to block her view.

Although I can’t see with my eyes, the sound becomes clearer.

Suddenly, a young man from a noble family recognized the man's identity. He squeezed forward and said, "Fourth Prince, why are you here?"

The fourth prince smiled, raised his hand to signal the nobleman who was still savoring the fragrance of the beauty not far away, and called out, "Sixth brother."

Everyone exclaimed, it was really strange that two princes came to this small teahouse.

Most of the people here are candidates waiting to take part in the imperial examination next spring. If the prince takes a fancy to such a rare opportunity, wouldn't it be faster than studying hard on their own?

Although I know that this method is detrimental to the character of scholars, I have to admit that this is the fastest way.

Everyone wanted to get close to him and become familiar with him, but no one dared to offend him easily.

The palace attendants made way for the crowd, and the two brothers looked at each other and walked over.

Shang Rou didn't dare to move and just lowered her head and looked back.

The Sixth Prince glanced at her calmly, then stood in front of the old doctor and asked him, "Is this man really poisoned?"

The old doctor had been honest and hardworking all his life, and had never seen such a scene before. He immediately fell to the ground and said in a trembling voice: "It must be... poisoning..."

The fourth prince patted the sixth brother on the shoulder and said, "Let me do it."

The Sixth Prince spread his hands and said, "Okay, you are the best at this, I'll leave it to you. I'll go take a rest."

The Fourth Prince smiled elegantly, his white robe fluttering in the wind, as if he were an immortal descending to earth.

The Sixth Master Wen Chengxuan is the biological son of Concubine Xu, while the Fourth Master Wen Chenghua is her adopted son when she first entered the palace. Although the two brothers have different personalities, they are surprisingly harmonious.

Last year, Wen Chenghua petitioned the court to take back his fiefdom, and after that he moved into the Sixth Prince's residence as a leisurely person, the two of them have been sticking together almost every day.

This time he returned to Beijing, he must have come back to visit the noble concubine who had lived in the deep palace for a long time.

Yuan Qing lowered his brows in thought.

These two people suddenly came to this teahouse, most likely because of Shang Zhe's matter.

It is not advisable to force yourself to stand out today, otherwise you will be too annoying and the result will not be worth it.

"Don't be afraid," Wen Chenghua softened his voice, "Just tell me what I'm asking you."

The old doctor murmured in response and then told the results of his diagnosis one by one.

Wen Chenghua looked at Shang Zhe's face carefully. His complexion was rosy. It was indeed as the doctor said, there was nothing serious.

Although the poison is not fatal, long-term use will damage the body's foundation.

Since it is the Shang family's own family affair, it is not convenient for others to interfere.

He took out a handkerchief and covered his lips with it to cough softly, his dark eyes looking at Shang Rou, "It's too noisy here, girl, you should go home quickly."

Shang Roufu bowed and said, "Thank you, my Lords."

Friends in the same industry helped Shang Zhe up, and they left together.

Turning his eyes to the dirty Shang Rui, Wen Chenghua placed one hand in front of him and said, "If I remember correctly, this girl is also from the Shang family. Why didn't she go back with us just now?"

Shang Rui patted her dress and bowed, saying, "I still have things to do in the capital. As for my brother... I will go back when he gets better."

She turned around and signaled, and the maid dragged Yuan Qing out of the teahouse, with Mu Xiaoxiao following closely behind.

"Sixth brother, what are you looking at?" Wen Chenghua walked over and picked up a cup of tea to drink.

"I only looked at you because I saw you staring at him." Wen Chengxuan retracted his gaze and smelled the lingering fragrance on his hand. His heart was immediately moved. "Fourth brother, do you know that girl?"

"Which one?" Wen Chenghua asked nonchalantly.

"That's the one I saw earlier." Wen Chengxuan was eager to know the beauty's background. "Hey, you know what, she really looks like that guy."

"Sixth brother," Wen Chenghua said in a deep voice, "Don't forget those years."

Wen Chengxuan fell silent immediately, apparently remembering that incident as well.

Back then, he was having fun with a group of playboys and drank too much, so he said whatever he wanted.

Speaking of noble ladies in the capital, everyone talked about it, and somehow the topic finally turned to the daughter of the prime minister.

Finally, under the influence of alcohol, he climbed over the wall of the prime minister's residence at their instigation.

The beauty didn't see it, but was chased and beaten by Prime Minister Yuan with a stick all night long. The next day, she was brought before the emperor with a bruised face and nose. The emperor was so angry that he punished her with three months of confinement.

Later, when Yuan Xiang saw him, he puffed his beard and glared at him, and frightened him so much that he dared not show up in front of Yuan Xiang for a long time.

Wen Chengxuan touched his face which seemed to still be in pain, "That old guy really dared to do such a cruel thing!"

Wen Chenghua hid his smile and said, "You are thinking about her daughter, but you don't allow her to lose her temper?"

"Seriously," he lowered his voice, "Shang Rou can be kept for later, but you must not touch Yuan Qingqing.

Just because your status does not allow it, even the Prime Minister will not let you off easily."

"I understand." Wen Chengxuan agreed on the surface, but he disagreed in his heart.

On the other side, Yuan Qing and her companions happened to meet the carriage that came to pick up Shang Rui on their way back.

Rong Yi poked his head out of the car and smiled at the two people walking side by side. "The car is quite spacious, how about coming in and sitting down?"

Mu Xiaoxiao had already led the horse and handed over the reins.

Yuan Qing took the reins and waved them, "No, Lord Lu has already set off today, and I can't delay any longer, so I'll take my leave now."

Shang Rui sat in the car, her handkerchief wrinkled by her crumpling.

Rong Yi took her hand and said, "Would you like to say a few words? We don't know when we will meet again after this separation."

Shang Rui bit her lower lip lightly, her eyes filled with tears. She shook her head but refused to make a sound.

Rong Yi sighed, lifted the car curtain and said, "Cousin, let's go."

Qu Changning lightly clamped his legs around the horse's belly, and the carriage began to move slowly.

"Sister Rong..." Shang Rui suddenly grabbed her hand, "I want to... say a few words to him..."

Rong Yi raised the corners of his lips and shouted, "Mr. Gong, wait a minute. I have something to tell you."

Yuan Qing pulled the reins and turned his horse back.

The person inside opened the curtain, and the half of the jade pendant hidden behind the curtain was shaking slightly.