After my mind was read, I became the emperor's favorite

Qi Mingyao was just about to go and discuss the matter with his two aides, but then he thought about the seriousness of the matter and telling outsiders would only lead to complications.

When he was in a dilemma and didn't know what to do, suddenly an idea flashed in his mind.

Half a month ago, Ji Wen'ao's joke came directly to his mind.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, and he felt that his plan to escape from a desperate situation was really great.

There is no time to lose, but he cannot take the lead in this matter.

It seems that I still have to bring that idiot Qi Mingrong as a shield. It’s a good thing for him.

"Someone come here." After going over all the words and scenes in his mind, he immediately called the servant.

"What do you want, sir?" Qi Kang stood respectfully in the study not far from him.

It seems that although Qi Kang was spared punishment for what happened during the day, he still remembered the rules and became much calmer and more steady.

Qi Mingyao nodded, expressing his satisfaction with the change in his personal servant, which made him feel more at ease in doing this matter.

"Come closer and listen." He waved Qi Kang to lower his head, then whispered a few words.

Soon Qi Kang went to find Aunt Liu. When he arrived at Liu's courtyard, Liu Fang had just returned from Marquis Wuwei.

"Madam Liu, the young master asked me to give this to you."

Qi Kang handed the letter in his sleeve to Liu Fang and repeated to her what Qi Mingyao had told him.

Liu Fang dismissed the maids around her and locked herself in the room before taking out the letter, which consisted of some simple words and some small painted symbols.

Because Liu Fang came from a humble background and was illiterate, she only learned a little from Qi Mingyao when he was just starting out as a child, and nothing more.

This method also became a good way for mother and son to communicate privately, which ordinary people simply could not understand.

After receiving her son's urgent instructions, she immediately took out a few banknotes and went to Qi Mingrong.

At this time, Qi Mingrong was being served by several maids while he was having his meal, during which he was flirting and acting jealously.

Unfortunately, he was in a bad mood today and had no mood to appreciate them, so in the end, they all returned empty-handed.

Looking at the beautiful maid Liu Fang who was driven out, he frowned and thought to himself.

What a bunch of useless things, they can't even seduce anyone, and she wasted so much money.

That’s right, these concubines were given to Qi Mingrong by Liu Fang and her son.

One is to seduce him, lead him astray, and make him indulge in the gentleness of the world; the other is to monitor him and whisper in his ear at any time.

"Rong'er." Liu Xiu walked in with a sweet smile.

"How come Auntie has time to come here?" Qi Mingrong was very surprised.

Such a big thing happened today. Why did my aunt come to his place instead of accompanying my father?

"Auntie knows Rong'er has been tired today, and Auntie doesn't have much ability.

This little bit of money was saved by the aunt through her frugality, and was originally intended to be used to buy Hua'er's dowry.

But now is a difficult time for the Marquis's Mansion, and Auntie is afraid that the Marquis will be careless and Rong'er will suffer, so I sent it to you first."

As expected of a master of domestic fighting who could fool the Marquis of Wuwei and his son, Liu Xiu's words were quite insightful.

Qi Mingrong was so moved that he pushed the banknote back.

"Thank you for your consideration, Auntie. I have plenty of money to spend. I'll leave this to my sister."

Although his mother had passed away, his aunt cared about him more than her own children.

All the good things will go to him first and he will be given the same treatment, while his younger brothers and sisters will often be scolded and disciplined.

Therefore, he respected and loved his aunt as his own mother. How could he have the nerve to accept the money his aunt gave him?

"Hey, Rong'er, you are sensible and know how to care for your aunt. Unlike your brother, he is a troublesome person and always gets angry with me."

The two men refused for a while, and Liu Xiu really "couldn't persuade" him, so he "reluctantly" took back the banknote.

Then she acted as if she was disappointed with someone but also a little worried. Qi Mingrong was most easily fooled by this trick.

As expected, Qi Mingrong immediately responded, "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll go talk to my second brother tonight and I'll definitely ask him to come and apologize to you."

His arrogant and unquestionable look made Liu Xiu feel twisted.

But since her son had something to ask him, she could only endure it.

"Then I'll have to trouble Rong'er..."

She took Qi Mingrong's hand and showed him some care and praise before reluctantly leaving.

Qi Mingrong thought about Liu Xiu's kindness and no longer hesitated, and went straight to Qi Mingyao's yard.

Pushing open Qi Mingyao's study, Qi Mingrong wanted to give a lecture.

But when he saw Qi Mingyao with a depressed and lifeless face, he couldn't help but be shocked and asked what had happened.

"Big brother."

Hearing the familiar voice, Qi Mingyao came back to his senses from his trance. He called out in a daze and turned his head to stare at the letter paper on the table.

The suggestive actions made Qi Mingrong suspicious, and he picked up the papers and started reading.

"Brother, don't." Qi Mingyao was too busy to stop him and could only watch Qi Mingrong "take away" the letter.

Then, one person's sorrow turned into two people's despair.

"Second brother, are these all true?" Qi Mingrong asked persistently.

These are all serious crimes that require the confiscation of property and the extermination of the entire family, not to mention that they involve the late emperor.

If Your Majesty investigates this, no one will be able to escape. How could my father be so bold as to get involved in such a thing?

"Brother, this is all information from the Jinyiwei, they are conducting a secret investigation.

Even worse, Qi Mingze might even be thrown into jail for this."

It's over, these two words suddenly popped up in Qi Mingrong's mind, but looking at his worried brother, he forced himself to calm down.

Just when he was at his wit's end, a story he overheard a few days ago enlightened him.

(I'm on leave today, so this chapter is a bonus chapter!)