Transmigrated Little Farm Girl Bringing Great Fortune

Chapter 148 The Foolish King of Liang

The stage was ablaze with flames.

The wooden bridge was packed with people.

Driven by the human instinct for survival, in a life-or-death situation, one cannot care about others.

The little girl curiously leaned on the railing.

The second brother scooped them up; if they had continued watching, they would probably have perished in the flames.

The area downstairs was packed with people, a dense, dark mass.

They all crowded onto the bridge, afraid of getting burned at the tail end.

In ancient times, most wooden bridges were built using mortise and tenon joints.

Every piece of wood has a specific position, and even the slightest deviation can lead to tragedy.

The horizontal and vertical timbers interweave, mutually restricting and supporting each other.

The longitudinal timbers of the clean-cut logs, known as the "bull's head," are crucial to the stability of the entire bridge.

If the calculation is incorrect, the pressure will exceed its tolerance range.

The bridge will collapse.

"Crash..."

"The bridge has collapsed!"

"Help!"

"Quickly, save the prince..."

A series of noises came from downstairs.

It's a mess.

Before Jiang Miaomiao could even reach the bridge platform, her second brother carried her downstairs without a word.

Jiang Ziyan held his younger sister in his arms, while Xiuxiu tugged at Princess Rong'an.

The little girl actually laughed when she saw her father fall into the water.

The four of them paddled out the back door on the bed. After walking a short distance, they turned around and saw flames shooting into the sky from the opera house.

The bridge collapsed, and those who hadn't fallen with it jumped into the lake.

Ready to swim across.

The backyard of the Cui residence.

The men in black were caught red-handed as soon as they entered the courtyard.

The maid Ling'er stood there, stunned.

Jiang Zifeng pointed his sword at the man in black, "Speak, who ordered you to assassinate the Prince of Liang time and time again?"

Man in black:……

Was it an assassination attempt on the Prince of Liang? Or was it repeated time and again?

Damn it, they've been tricked!

Cui Xingzhou abruptly removed the veil from the man's face and said to Cui Shao behind him, "Father, it was them, it was them who burned down the government office..."

“Lord Cui, the criminals who previously assassinated Prince Liang and his consort may very well be in cahoots with them.”

The man in black felt a mouthful of blood choke in his chest; he was like a mute eating bitter herbs, unable to express his suffering.

This is too much of a burden.

Assassinating a prince is a capital offense!

This Lantern Festival was unforgettable for the people of Jiangzhou and officials of all ranks.

The bandits caused chaos and burned down the government office.

The city's curfew, which was originally set for the third watch of the night, was brought forward to the second watch this night, and the annual Lantern Festival was not even over yet.

It feels like the New Year celebrations weren't even complete.

The Cui family's perfectly good banquet was ruined by a fire.

The bridge collapsed, and the opera house burned down.

Fortunately, the servants of the Cui family rescued her in time, and there were no casualties. At most, she caught a cold and had to stay in bed for a few days.

Only one person was somewhat unlucky.

Because of his excessive weight, he landed at the bottom when he fell into the water, and in the chaos, he was kicked in the head several times.

It took a lot of effort for everyone to rescue King Liang.

He had a high fever and was unconscious for several days.

Whether he was burned or kicked, he became mentally impaired and his IQ regressed by several years.

The officials of Jiangzhou lived in constant fear and trepidation.

They all suspected they had kicked King Liang so hard they had gone mad, and they all stayed in bed, praying that King Liang would not wake up.

If they don't wake up, without any evidence, no one can convict them.

Prefect Qin's head was swollen.

He originally thought the Second Prince had little chance of winning, and wanted to find a powerful backer like the Prince of Liang, since it's good to have a big tree to lean on.

Unexpectedly, he lost both his wife and his army.

Raising a bodyguard is not easy and it costs a lot of money. They need to be good in physical fitness, combat skills, and intelligence.

Most importantly, they must be loyal.

But in less than two months, almost the entire army was wiped out.

The previous batch of soldiers disappeared without a trace, and this batch inexplicably became bandits.

He was even impeached, accused of dereliction of duty and failing to protect the Prince of Liang.

Demotion and salary reduction.

Right now, he's holding Liang Wang and weeping bitterly, wanting him to pay back money and people.

woo woo woo...

Grand Tutor Cui and the old lady, being of advanced age, left the banquet early.

The Prince of Liang accompanied them back to their room to rest and even put on the earplugs that Xiao Miaomiao had prepared for them.

Calming incense was lit in the room.

The two elderly people slept soundly and peacefully.

But when I woke up the next day, the sky had fallen...

Looking at the mess, Old Mrs. Cui was on the verge of tears, "What a pity for my opera house!"

She rarely has a moment of amusement or entertainment.

It was only built a short time ago, how could it be gone?

"Grandma, let the Princess build you another one, a bigger one," Lu Qingyao said, patting her hand to comfort her.

Trading a building for half a lifetime of peace is a worthwhile deal.

“That’s right, Aunt, let’s rebuild it. We’ll rebuild it with my master’s money. I think the mansion needs some repairs too.”

Princess Liang put her arm around the old lady's arm, her eyes and brows brimming with undisguised joy.

She was so happy she felt like she could fly.

The old lady couldn't help but laugh. "When did you learn to be so cunning? But it's good this way, so you won't get bullied... You should have done this a long time ago..."

“Aunt, I was like this before I got married, have you forgotten?” Princess Liang said, leaning against the old lady, revealing the coquettishness of a young girl.

The old lady patted her hand, "Good, good, that's the best way to keep it!"

After the old lady left, Ling'er was brought up.

"Sister Lu, what do you think I should do with this girl?" Although Princess Liang was gentle, she was also a capable manager of the household.

Perhaps this is one of the essential skills for the legitimate daughters of prominent families.

"Why not leave him here? We've already shown him a favor, and this will also keep the two sides in check. Although the prince is in this state now, who knows when he might wake up? It would be safer to have someone by his side to keep an eye on him."

Lu Qingyao looked at the little maid kneeling in the courtyard, trembling.

It seems they've been blinded by wealth and status.

A maid who betrays her master will be despised wherever she goes. If she is sold off, how could she know so much about the Prince of Liang?

Moreover, the person was a domestic child, so any action he took would have far-reaching consequences, and he was also working in the kitchen.

The matter was settled once and for all by dealing with the maid.

If relatives or friends say something bad, they might harbor resentment and poison you; it's impossible to guard against such a thing.

Princess Liang nodded, "Then let's do as you say and call her in."

Ling'er walked in and knelt down, pleading, "Your Highness, spare me! I know I was wrong. This has nothing to do with my mother's brother. I will take responsibility for my actions... I am willing to serve you like a cow or a horse to atone for my sins."

Princess Liang glanced at the person on the ground.

She didn't hate the little maid for having an affair with the Prince of Liang; she hated people who betrayed their masters.

People should always pay the price for their mistakes.

"Fine, I'll give you two choices: either spend your life with the Buddha and the lamp, or stay by the prince's side as a first-class maid."

"Thank you, Your Highness. This servant is willing to stay by the Prince's side!" Ling'er kowtowed repeatedly until her forehead bled.

The eldest daughter is indeed kind-hearted. If she wins the prince's favor and becomes pregnant with a child, she will surely be able to become a concubine.

Princess Liang sighed deeply.

"Go, the prince has gone mad. You must stay by his side and take care of him every step of the way. You are not allowed to leave his side even for a moment."

Ling'er paused.

What? You're dumbfounded!

She'll have to spend the rest of her life taking care of a fool! And a fat pig at that.

She'd rather become a nun in a temple!

"princess……"

Before she could even cry, her mouth was gagged and she was dragged out.

Just then, Xiuxiu rushed over to report.

"Your Highness, elder sister, has this girl confessed who sent her to deliver the letter to save Prince Liang?"

"Granny Yu interrogated her; it was Manager Lou of Tianxiang Restaurant." To be honest, Lu Qingyao was still somewhat surprised.

The group that ambushed them earlier eventually confessed; it was also from Tianxiang Tower. But judging from Qi Caiwei's appearance, she was also involved.

"Sister, I also heard something from Brother Feng, but please don't beat him up when I tell you..."

Xiuxiu discovers that several children are scheming and plotting something. Upon eavesdropping, she discovers that it's a big secret!

"Tell me, and I promise I won't beat him up."

……

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