"Before placing a piece, you have to look at the front, the back, the left and right. You have to cut off other people's paths and also leave a path of retreat for yourself. Injuring one thousand and injuring oneself eight hundred is the worst way to go," He Heng played with the piece in his hand. Seeing Qu Qing Ju still hesitating on where to place, he pointed at a corner, "This place cuts off my path of retreat and can take two of my pieces. If I place another piece to block your path of retreat, you can place a piece here and you won't have to worry."
Qu Qing Ju looked at the black and white pieces and didn't see any path of retreat or forward. She randomly placed a piece at the place He Heng had pointed. She smiled as she commented, "The weather today is so good, playing chess while bathing in the sun is a pleasure." And the person sitting in front of her was clearly in a good mood.
"I think you're being lazy," He Heng purposefully let her play and didn't try to block those obvious holes. Just as he was about to continue, he saw Ming He lead the blue-robed Wang Chang Ming hurriedly in. It was clear that something major had happened.
Qu Qing Ju saw Ming He lead He Heng's retainer in and prepared to stand to leave. Who knew that He Heng put down a piece on the chessboard, indicating for her to continue.
"Greetings to wang ye, wang fei," After Wang Chang Ming bowed to the two, he lowered his head and reported, "Wang ye, His Highness Ning Wang has been taken to Bright Moon Tower on the outskirts of Jing to be locked up. The Emperor has also fallen ill from anger."
Ning Wang had gone too far? Qu Qing Ju's hand froze, surprise showing on her face, "Why is da bo imprisoned, what did he do?"
"After investigation by the Judicial Office, the Ministry of Justice and the Imperial Guards, His Highness Ning Wang is related to the assassination of the imperial envoy and the assassination of wang ye," Wang Chang Ming hadn't expected that wang fei would speak but seeing that wang ye didn't seem to care, he responded, "The palace has already sent down the decree to release His Highness Rui Wang from confinement. This one heard that Rui Wang has already entered the palace to give his thanks."
Da ge had just been locked up and lao san, who had fallen ill from anger, was released. This old Emperor was too impatient. Wasn't the head of the Judicial Office her jiujiu? Was this matter connected to him?
She tilted her head to look at He Heng who had a "why is it like this, I don't believe it" expression. She also showed suspicion, "Da bo, why would he do such a thing? Is there a misunderstanding?"
"The junior official of the Judicial Office, Tian daren, has already investigated. The evidence is conclusive," Wang Chang Ming's head hadn't been raised, "This one's status is low and I don't know many things. But I heard that the matter has been settled and there are no suspicious points. The three daren responsible for this case don."
Didn't he suspect that this was the He family's second son's ruse? Qu Qing Ju saw He Heng put down a piece and then randomly put down another piece. She sighed: "We're all brothers, there's no need to be like this."
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He Heng turned his head to look at Qu Qing Ju. He focused for a moment before standing, declaring: "Wang fei is right. You and I will return to the city and enter the palace." Finishing, he turned to Ming He, "Ming He, invite Cheng Wang to enter the palace with me."
"Yes," Ming He hurriedly withdrew.
Wang Chang Ming looked at the scene and said: "Please, wang ye, take care of your body. This one bids farewell." Finishing, he bowed and retreated. From beginning to end, he didn't even look at Qu Qing Ju.
Qu Qing Ju looked at this Wang Chang Ming. This person had a lot of self-control, and his speech was very methodical. Even when he answered her questions, he always maintained respect for He Heng. But even so, this person didn't put himself in a lowly position. She tilted her head to look at He Heng. It seemed that the retainers he kept were the same as him. On the surface, there was nothing wrong with them, but in reality, only they knew what they were like.
"What? Big Brother is locked up?" He Ming heard the taijian that er ge had sent and asked in shock, "And fuhuang fainted from anger. What is going on?" Even though there was still some confusion on his face, he took the servants and walked out, displaying his complete trust in He Heng.
Ming He slightly bowed as he explained the situation in a small voice behind him. The procession had already reached the main gate and saw that the carriage was already prepared. He Heng and Qu Qing Ju were standing by the carriage waiting for them.
"It's didi's fault for making er ge and er sao wait," He Ming strode forward and raised his hands to greet the husband and wife, "Please."
"We just came out," He Heng's expression was grave as he said, "You should know the whole story. We'll get on the carriage now and go to the palace to greet fuhuang. We'll talk about the other matters later."
The procession quickly got on the carriage. At this time, they couldn't care about the period of recuperation. He Heng sat straight in the carriage, his face growing paler but he didn't bend at all.
Qu Qing Ju saw his expression become uglier and guessed that this was what he wanted Qing De Emperor to see. Her mouth still said, "Wang ye, since fuhuang has woken up, there shouldn't be any major problems. You have to take care of your body."
"I know. But thinking that fuhuang is still sick, I can't sit still," He Heng patted her hand and sighed.
Husband and wife looked at each other, both showing an expression of "I'm very worried, I'm very sad".
This was probably what was called being connected by heart … ….
After the carriage passed through the main gates of the palace, it couldn't continue. The three got off the carriage and walked to Tian Qi Palace. They saw a matron kneeling in front of the main hall. Qu Qing Ju recognized this woman as Ning Wang's birth mother, Wen guipin.
When they passed by Wen guipin, she couldn't resist lowering her head to glance at this woman. She only saw the bun of her hair that was stuck with a green jade hairpin, and the bend of her neck.
After waiting at the door for a while, a taijian invited them in. Qu Qing Ju reached out to support He Heng's hand and walked half a step behind He Heng to his right.
Qing De Emperor leaned against the dragon bed. Seeing He Heng, his wife, and He Ming come in, a thread of heartache and guilt appeared on his face. Before the three finished their greetings, he gave them a seat.
"Just now, we heard fuhuang had fainted. Us two brothers rushed into the palace. Just as we reached the palace gates, we remembered that our hands were empty. Fuhuang, please forgive us for our rashness." He Heng stood and said with slight embarrassment, "We forgot to bring in the game that we had prepared for fuhuang."
"Child, you are just being filial. Zhen won't scold you for that," Seeing his son was worried that he had forgotten etiquette, Qing De Emperor was in a good mood as he examined his er son. Finding his face was pale, he furrowed his brows and ordered, "Quickly sit down. Your body hasn't recovered and you rushed to the palace. Can your wounds endure?"
"It's just a small wound, I've made fuhuang worry," He Heng smiled carelessly, "But si di's wounds are much more serious than er chen's."
Qing De Emperor looked at He Ming sitting beside him: "Lao da, that brute, zhen didn't think he would do such a thing. Zhen has wronged you." He sighed, his mood slightly down, "Is it that zhen, this fuhuang, isn't good enough for him to do such a thing?"
"This matter has nothing to do with fuhuang," He Heng abruptly stood, stumbling. Qu Qing Ju quickly caught him. He said urgently, "Fuhuang is the most benevolent ruler of the present age. Da ge has always been benevolent. There must be something else to this matter."
"Zhen knows that you have always loved your brothers, but this matter has been investigated. Zhen doesn't want to believe that he sent people to assassinate you two brothers and purposefully frame lao san. Such a malicious son, he really doesn't deserve to be zhen's son." Qing De Emperor angrily slapped the bed a few times before starting to cough again.
The palace maid serving him hurriedly came forward to massage his back. Qing De Emperor impatiently let her leave. He forced himself to drink a mouthful of water, suppressing the itch in his throat, "You don't have to beg for mercy for him. Zhen has made up my mind."
Qu Qing Ju looked at this scene of benevolent father and filial son. Inside, she silently said, Emperor, don't worry. This son of yours really isn't here to beg for mercy. Whatever you want to do to lao da, he won't have any objections.
Qing De Emperor looked at his er erxi who hadn't spoken from beginning to end but had always been protective of his second son. He beckoned for her to walk in front of him: "This wang fei that zhen has chosen for you is very good. Treat her well." If a woman could remember to protect her husband at any time and place, this kind of woman would definitely be good.
"Fuhuang, er chen understands," A sliver of a smile appeared on He Heng's face. He reached out to hold Qing De Emperor's wrinkled hand, his eyes reddening, "You've gotten thinner recently."
"This child," Qing De Emperor saw the rims of his son's eyes redden and his heart, which had been chilled by lao da, warmed again. He reached out and patted his shoulder, "You're wounded, go back and rest early. These days, stay in the wang fu and when you're better, you can continue to work for zhen."
"Er chen will definitely get better soon," He Heng said, "Fuhuang, don't worry."
Qu Qing Ju listened to this conversation. For some reason, she thought of Shu guifei. Didn't Qing De Emperor like this kind of woman? Didn't his erxi also have this kind of standard? Thinking about it this way, she didn't feel the joy of being praised.
Was there really no problem with this double standard?
Seeing the father and son say a lot more before reluctantly separating, Qu Qing Ju thought inside, father and son must have been very satisfied with this heartwarming drama. Otherwise, why would they be so engrossed in it?
He Ming still pretended to be invisible. Until the three left, He Ming only said a few words of greeting before leaving. Qu Qing Ju saw his calm demeanor and knew that he was used to this kind of state.
Coming out of the main gate, Qu Qing Ju saw Wen guipin was still kneeling outside. She couldn't bear to move her gaze away. How many mothers in the world could watch their children suffer? Even someone as careful and attentive as Wen guipin would gather the courage to come to Tian Qi Palace to beg. Wasn't all of this for the sake of the child?
"Your Highness Duan Wang!" Wen guipin didn't know if it was because she had no other choice or that her mind wasn't clear after kneeling for so long. She grabbed a leg of He Heng's robe and begged: "Your Highness Duan Wang, please speak for Ning Wang. Qi'er won't assassinate you, please help him."
He Heng took a step back. Seeing Wen guipin's tight grip, he raised his hands in a greeting: "Wen guipin niangniang, I have already pleaded for da ge. Fuhuang will make a decision on this matter."
"Beg again, beg again for Ning Wang," Wen guipin said tearfully, "I beg you, put in a good word for Ning Wang." She saw He Heng wasn't speaking and turned to Qu Qing Ju, "I beg you."
Qu Qing Ju moved her gaze away, not wanting to meet Wen guipin's tearful eyes. She wasn't a soft-hearted person but she couldn't bear to see this kind of scene.
"What is this, making a ruckus at the gates of fuhuang's palace?"
Qu Qing Ju furrowed her brows. He Yuan had just been released and he was here to die?
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