Contract Prince

Chapter 30 Negotiations

"Your Highness, what is the sixth sense?" Gu Yunjing is well versed in the past and present, and has a good command of poems and songs, but he has never heard of the term "sixth sense", so he is very curious.

Xiao Muxue was thinking about how to explain this word to the son-in-law, she thought for a while and said slowly: "Simply speaking, it refers to a kind of keen intuition, which is usually possessed by women."

Seeing Xiao Muxue willing to explain to herself so patiently, Gu Yunjing was very excited.He raised his eyebrows: "Oh, so that's the case. It's the first time I've heard of it, but I'm really educated. I didn't expect His Highness to be so knowledgeable and versatile."

The more Gu Yunjing looked at the sixth princess, the more she admired her.

The word "sixth sense" is very common in modern society, so Xiao Muxue dare not call Gu Yunjing's erudite.However, she is not going to explain unnecessary things to her son-in-law again. Gu Yunjing is an ancient person through and through, and if she tells her too much modern information, the other party probably won't be able to digest it all at once.

Xiao Muxue originally planned to let Gu Yunjing rest in the carriage, but seeing that the son-in-law had no intention of resting, she changed the topic to Tao Ce's imprisonment.

The Sixth Princess and Tao Ce didn't have any deep friendship, but because of the fact that the other party was willing to rescue the son-in-law at the banquet, Xiao Muxue unknowingly regarded Tao Ce as one of her own.Tao Ce was deeply wronged for helping Gu Yunjing, and Xiao Muxue was deeply grateful to him.

The prison in Dali Temple is notoriously terrifying. If there is no Tao Ce this time, then it will be Gu Yunjing who is deeply trapped in the prison.How can the son-in-law survive the torture in the prison with his thin and frail body?

Seeing Gu Yunjing who was sitting next to him safe and sound, Xiao Muxue's gratitude to Tao Ce became more and more profound.She said slowly, "I don't know how Tao Ce is doing now?"

Gu Yunjing's expression was still on the level of joy, but now when Xiao Muxue talked about Tao Ce, his expression suddenly darkened.

"Tao Ce is the son of the Marquis of Wu'an after all. Before Dali Temple Minister convicts him, there is no problem in saving his life." Gu Yunjing said, suddenly stopped, sighed deeply, and his voice was very low, "Death crimes can be escaped for the time being, but living crimes are inevitable."

"Although Yan Zheng, the Minister of Dali Temple, is upright, Zheng Xing, the chancellor of Dali Temple, has received the favor of Duke Ning, and has gotten very close to Lu Zhong. If Lu Zhong can't harm me, he will definitely take his anger out on Tao Ce. This guy is despicable and vicious. At that time, I am afraid that Zheng Xing will be used to embarrass Tao Ce, and I am afraid that he will suffer a lot of flesh and blood."

As Gu Yunjing said, she lowered her eyes and secretly felt guilty.

Xiao Muxue said: "It's okay, we can send someone to Dali Temple to take care of Tao Ce."

Gu Yunjing smiled wryly and said: "I'm afraid that our people will block Zheng Xing outside. Dali Temple has always been responsible for reviewing criminal cases in various places, and it is under the direct jurisdiction of His Majesty. Therefore, the people in Dali Temple are more tempered than ordinary officials. They may not Buy our face."

Xiao Muxue knew far less about the official department than Gu Yunjing.Now, after hearing what the consort said, I realized that the Dali Temple officials are so confident.

"Is there no other way? Let Lu Zhong do anything wrong to Tao Ce?"

Gu Yunjing said slightly: "The most important thing we need to do right now is to find a way to prove Tao Ce's innocence. As for keeping him from suffering, I will leave it to Uncle Tao to figure out a way."

"Uncle Tao is just such a precious son. When Tao Ce accidentally bumped into him when he was a child, he would feel sorry for him for a long time. I'm afraid he will protect Tao Ce if he tries his best this time."

Xiao Muxue felt that what the son-in-law said was reasonable, so she no longer entangled in the matter of Tao Ce's physical suffering, and focused on the important matter of returning Tao Ce's innocence.

"My son-in-law, do you have an idea about clearing up Tao Ce's grievances?" Xiao Muxue asked. In fact, after saving Xiao Zhan, the weak Gu Yunjing has become her tree of wisdom and backbone invisibly.The son-in-law can save the prince from the embarrassment, and presumably he can also save Tao Ce.

Gu Yunjing looked at Xiao Muxue seriously, and saw a trust and sustenance in the other party's clear eyes.

When meeting Xiao Muxue for the first time on the wedding night in the bridal chamber, she was so cold and arrogant, with a look of contempt in her cold eyes, making people daunting and unapproachable.These days, Gu Yunjing has been moving Xiao Muxue with gentleness and wisdom, and it was only in exchange for her rare trusting eyes today.

Gu Yunjing enjoyed the look of the sixth princess very much, because she knew that the distance between her and the princess was getting closer.

"I've thought about the idea, but I don't know if it will work or not." Gu Yunjing was not being humble when he said this, Tao Ce's matter was indeed difficult, even more troublesome than rescuing Xiao Zhan.

The emperor framed Xiao Zhan, but he didn't want Xiao Zhan's life, so there is still room for maneuver in the matter of the third prince.But Tao Ce's situation is different. Lu Zhong framed Tao Ce, and he was rushing to kill him.At the grand Guining Banquet, under the watchful eyes of the emperor and all the officials, Tao Ce blatantly molested a court lady. According to Xiao Law, Tao Ce's crime should be beheaded.

If no evidence is found for one day, Tao Ce will not be able to clear up his grievances for one day.Time is running out now, and there is no clue about the investigation of evidence.All he could do was to delay the time so that Tao Ce could be convicted later, so that Gu Yunjing could spend more time looking for evidence.

"According to the efficiency of Dali Temple's judgment, Tao Ce will be convicted soon." Gu Yunjing's eyes were a little darker, "During the Guining Banquet, Lu Zhong's framing incident was carefully arranged, and Lu Lin has been doing everything for him. My son excused me, and we are afraid that it will be difficult to find evidence for a while. Therefore, I think the most important thing we should do is to prevent Tao Ce from being convicted so early."

Xiao Muxue thought so deeply.

Gu Yunjing continued: "The nature of Tao Ce's crime is so bad that His Majesty will never forgive him, so no matter how much we plead with His Majesty, it is useless. Even if His Majesty is asked to forgive him for a little longer, he will not agree. .”

Tao Ce Diao, a court lady, is suspected of getting involved in the harem, this is what Xiao Guan hates the most.Just imagine, if Xiao Guan could easily let Tao Ce go, it would undoubtedly set a precedent for other officials. In the long run, not only court ladies were molested in the harem, but also concubines in the future.For this sake, Xiao Guan's Ping Tianguan is probably green enough.

As an emperor, he would never see the palace in chaos. Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for Xiao Guan to let Tao Ce go.

Xiao Muxue nodded, and frowned: "Looking at Father's appearance today, he seems to be even more angry than when he punished Brother Sanhuang that day. I guess even if I go, I won't be able to speak for Tao Ce."

"It doesn't matter." Gu Yunjing said, "We can ask His Majesty to extend the time for finalizing the case."

"What extension method?"

Gu Yunjing rubbed the center of his eyebrows, and smiled softly at Xiao Muxue: "Look for Qin Tianjian."

Gu Yunjing's smile like a spring breeze blowing willows made Xiao Muxue feel at ease.But she still had some doubts: "What does this have to do with the Tao Ce case?"

The son-in-law smiled lightly, and said softly: "The emperor is very happy, but he is still very superstitious. Now he listens to alchemists and Qin Tianjian the most."

"As long as Qin Tianjian can help us say a few words."

"Good way." Xiao Muxue said sincerely.

Gu Yunjing added: "After buying time for Tao Ce, we will continue to investigate the case non-stop. I may have to go back to Wangyou Valley."

"My master is proficient in pharmacology. He may be able to help us find out what the specific drug is to bewitch Tao Ce. Then follow the clues, and we will always be able to find clues."

Xiao Muxue said in a deep voice, her tone was slightly strange: "Is it the Wangyou Valley where your little junior sister is?" The first question she asked was not about the medicine, but Gu Yunjing's little junior sister.

Gu Yunjing raised eyebrows unknowingly when she thought of her junior sister, Shangguan Xiruo.When she was young, she went to Wangyou Valley to recuperate, where she met Master's daughter, Shangguan Xiruo.

If Gu Yunjing is a gentle and quiet beauty, then her junior sister is a playful girl who moves like a rabbit.The two have completely opposite personalities, but they get along very happily.

Shangguan Xiruo is like a sticky cotton candy, always clinging to Gu Yunjing.She is the daughter of Shangguanlan, the owner of Wangyou Valley. She is a bit rebellious by nature. She doesn't like to listen to her parents' discipline, but she only likes to listen to Gu Yunjing's words.

Gu Yunjing is a teacher, a sister and a friend in the heart of the junior sister.She and her junior sister grew up together, they were childhood sweethearts and were inseparable.It has been two or three years since she left Wangyou Valley, and she still misses her junior sister quite a bit, so she just took this opportunity to go back and visit her.

Gu Yunjing said: "Yes, sister Xiruo is in the valley." As she spoke, there was a doting look in her eyes.

"When is Qichen?" Xiao Muxue's tone returned to the ice-cold tone, and she was a completely different person from when she was talking to Gu Yunjing in the carriage just now.

Xiao Muxue's sudden change of tone and expression made Gu Yunjing very uncomfortable to adapt to it all at once.She thought the princess was unwilling to go with her because she thought Wangyougu was too far away.

The son-in-law said very intimately: "It's okay if Her Royal Highness doesn't want to go to Wangyou Valley, I just let Caiyue go with me."

These seemingly sweet words made Xiao Muxue very irritated.She looked at Gu Yunjing coldly: "I have heard for a long time that Wangyou Valley is a paradise, and Mu Xue has longed for it for a long time. Finally, I can follow the son-in-law to appreciate the scenery in the valley. I am too happy, why would I not want to?"

Xiao Muxue didn't have much nostalgia for Gu Yunjing when she didn't see her drunken appearance.However, when she saw the son-in-law's cute, smirking, and red-faced look just now, Xiao Muxue's heart was lightly melted at that moment, and she really wanted to go up and rub Gu Yunjing's temples.Of course, in the end reason prevailed over impulse.

At this time, Xiao Muxue especially hated Gu Yunjing's meeting with the younger junior sister alone.Xiao Muxue didn't know why, but when she heard Gu Yunjing mention Xiruo's younger sister, she couldn't help being irritable.

These emotions are expressed naturally, almost without Xiao Muxue's brain thinking, so she hasn't realized her gaffe for the time being.

Although Xiao Muxue said so, Gu Yunjing really didn't see that she liked Wangyougu at all, and Bingbing's tone couldn't hear any joy.

Gu Yunjing always felt that Xiao Muxue was weird, she thought to herself: What's wrong with the sixth princess?It was still fine before, why did it turn back to the cold look in a blink of an eye?

Gu Yunjing sighed secretly, and the woman felt a needle in her heart.