Song Qingshu gently pried open the box, revealing a thick stack of banknotes and jewels inside. He couldn't help but chuckle as he pushed the box back. "Madam Peach Blossom, I'm sure you're aware of what's going on with this case. Although your gift is good, I'm afraid that I won't have the life to spend it. Moreover, I'm not interested in gold and silver. For me to risk my life for this, hehe … I'll have to disappoint Madam's good intentions. "
Taitish's expression changed. She took a deep breath to calm the anger in her chest and revealed a charming smile. "I wonder what Prince Consort is interested in? What are you willing to risk your life for? "
The corners of Song Qingshu's mouth curled up slightly. "I wonder if Madam has ever heard of the saying of the Han: 'Dying under a peony flower and becoming a ghost is still a romantic'."
Taitish's expression finally changed. Strictly speaking, this was no longer a hint but a clear indication. She bit her lips and thought to herself, 'These nobles are really ruthless. Fortunately, I have a trump card. Otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to do anything in this situation.'
"Fine. As long as this case is solved safely, I'll agree to whatever Prince Consort desires." With things having come to this point, there was no need to beat around the bush anymore. Taitish immediately laid out her bargaining chip.
Song Qingshu immediately laughed. "Madam, you wouldn't want me to risk my life with an empty promise, would you?"
Taitish cursed inwardly, but her face was smiling like a flower. "I wonder how Prince Consort would be willing to trust me?"
Song Qingshu replied, "Words have no proof. Of course, I'll write it down in black and white."
Taitish was startled. She originally thought that Tang Kuo Bian would make a move on her today. Who knew that he would be so 'gentlemanly'?
Song Qingshu secretly sneered. 'Others may not know your methods, but how could I not know? I don't want to end up like Wanyan Kang, being sprayed with a mouthful of knockout smoke and then having a night of pleasure in my sleep. ' Even though he was prepared and Taitish's bewildering smoke couldn't reach him, he didn't wish to expose his identity.
More importantly, because of Song Bi and Wanyan Ping, he had already decided to try his best to protect Wanyan Yuan. Whether Taj-tish came to beg him or not, the result would be the same. However, Song Qingshu had always been a bastard who did not take advantage of others. Since Taj-tish had delivered herself to his doorstep, who wouldn't be willing to take advantage of her empty-handed?
Even though she was shocked, Taitish heaved a sigh of relief. In the past, when she used the sleeping gas on Wanyan Yi, Wanyan Yuan or Wanyan Yi, she had to plan thoroughly before executing it. This time, in the special environment of the imperial prison, she didn't have much confidence. It would be best if she didn't use her final trump card. As for the promise she signed, how effective would it be? If he didn't admit it after the matter, would he dare to report it to the Emperor?
With this thought in mind, she very cooperatively signed the written pledge. Song Qingshu solemnly kept it. "Madam, you may return and await my news. In the future, I will bring this written pledge to you to collect the remuneration you deserve."
Taj-tish sneered in her heart, but maintained a gentle smile on her face. "Many thanks for Prince Consort's assistance."
Gazing at her departing figure, Song Qingshu glanced at the written pledge in his hand. Of course, he knew that under normal circumstances, such a thin piece of paper wouldn't be of much use. However, as long as one possessed formidable strength as a backing, this piece of paper could provide one with legal sovereignty. Regardless of whether it was in this world or his previous world, though something like a title was illusory, it was extremely useful.
… …
A few days later, the case of Sun Jin's rebellion, which was the focus of the court's civil and military officials, finally came to a conclusion. Song Qingshu presented the testimonies of Sun Jin and related individuals, proving that his title was a random one that was coincidentally related to Wanyan Yuan. In the end, Song Qingshu found Wanyan Yuan innocent and released him.
Once this result was out, some were happy while others were sad.
Song Bi narrated everything that had happened during this period of time in front of her husband's memorial tablet in the secret chamber. In the end, she sighed faintly. "… Wugu La, he treated me really well, just as well as you used to treat me … This time, for me, he even risked offending my brother … I'm really touched. If your soul is in heaven, I wonder if you will blame me …"
In the palace, Wanyan Ping was in her boudoir, looking at the portrait on the wall with a blushing face. This was the portrait she had secretly painted for her brother-in-law, Tang Kuo Bian, to relieve her daily pain of lovesickness. Later, when the incident occurred in the laundry yard, she took down the portrait in a fit of anger. However, she couldn't bear to destroy it, so she finally hung it up again. She muttered to herself, "Brother-in-law, I forgive you …"
When the news reached Prince Changsheng's mansion, the Persian Three Emissaries couldn't help but discuss it.
"That Tang Kuo Bian is really a man of his word."
"With the Saintess personally taking action, what kind of man wouldn't bow down to her skirt?"
"Haha, when Prince Changsheng returns, we have to speed up the process of helping him ascend the throne. I'm afraid the main altar won't last long."
Taj-tish automatically blocked out the chatter of the Three Emissaries. Looking at the sky outside the window, her heart was filled with curiosity. "That man actually did it. But what made him so confident that he wasn't afraid that I would go back on my word?"
In Prince Xu's mansion, Wanyan Yong was in a daze. Previously, Zhao Min had mysteriously disappeared, and later, even her subordinates had withdrawn one after another. No matter how slow he was, he knew that he had been abandoned by Zhao Min. Originally, the incident with Prince Changsheng had given him a chance to turn things around. Once Prince Changsheng was executed, he still had a good chance of inheriting the throne. But he had never expected that this would be the result he had been waiting for.
In Prince Hailing's mansion, Wanyan Liang angrily smashed a few teacups. "Tang Kuo Bian, that ingrate! I warned him so many times, but he dared to disobey my orders!"
Beside him, Tu Danjing hurriedly comforted him. "Your Highness, please calm down. Tang Kuo Bian is such a good friend. There must be some misunderstanding. Why don't you go and ask him?"
Wanyan Liang was already a thorn in his heart because of the exchange of partners that night. When he heard his wife defending Tang Kuo Bian, the scene of her having sex with Tang Kuo Bian appeared in his mind. His face immediately darkened. "What's there to ask? He's just an untamed wild dog! If you're defending him like that, don't tell me you've fallen for him? "
Tu Danjing's face turned pale. Flustered, she replied, "Your Highness … why do you say that?"
Fortunately, Wanyan Liang thought that she did not know about what happened that night. He had just said it casually and did not notice his wife's uneasiness. He waved his hand in annoyance. "Forget it. Let's not talk about this anymore. I'm going to the palace."
Not long after Wanyan Liang entered the palace, an imperial edict was issued from the palace. It reprimanded Tang Kuo Bian for neglecting his duties and colluding with the Prince. Sun Jin's case was sentenced to a heavy sentence. At the same time, Tang Kuo Bian was also sent to prison to be tried together with Prince Changsheng.
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