Looking at Tai'an from the full moon

Chapter 118 The End of the Plan

The news that Emperor Mingren had demolished the west wall of Yunyuan soon spread. However, the emperor announced to the public that Yunyuan needed to be repaired, and all officials believed it, and also explained that Emperor Ren was truly in love with Concubine Yun.

Since Concubine Yun was controlled by the emperor, Xiao Zuochen went to court every day, which shocked many ministers. They didn't understand why His Royal Highness Prince Yun suddenly became interested in state affairs. Then he thought that it might be because he had a family and had responsibilities.

Lord Zuo was also very pleased about this. He was worried about getting along with Prince Yun before, and later found that Prince Yun didn't seem to care about the throne. Now Prince Yun seems to be more reliable. In particular, Prince Yun's unique insights into political affairs have shocked many old ministers.

Of course, Liuli helped Xiao Zuochen with many suggestions behind the scenes, but the ancients who were educated in feudal ideology could not accept Liuli's opinions in many places. Xiao Zuochen combined the ideas of some old ministers and made some improvements on Liuli's methods, which made some ministers accept it.

For more than half a month, Xiao Zuochen had been diligently attending the morning court and had solved many issues with Prince Qing, but the Third Prince was still "against" them as usual. Although things seemed peaceful on the surface, Xiao Zuochen had been planning how to rescue his mother. Moreover, after rescuing her, he would take his mother away, and the two concubines would need to be settled, and I'm afraid that his father would also vent his anger on their mother's family. But to be honest, those two families were not within his consideration, the only ones he needed to consider were Zuo Xin's mother and Guardian Wei.

After the morning court session, Xiao Zuochen went to the southern study room as usual to visit his mother and exchanged pleasantries with his father. Before he left, Eunuch Mu Dai saw him off. Xiao Zuochen, who was walking in front of him, paused deliberately, and Mu Dai almost bumped into him without noticing.

"Ouch, Your Highness Prince Yun, please forgive me. I was distracted just now."

Mu Dai quickly knelt down and begged for mercy, looking like he was really scared. However, Xiao Zuochen smiled slightly and stepped forward to help him up.

"What are you talking about, Master Mushiro? People are always absent-minded sometimes, and you didn't bump into me, so it's not a big deal."

"Hey, thank you, Your Highness Prince Yun."

"Eunuch Mushiro, I need your help with something. I wonder if you can..."

"Your Highness Prince Yun, please speak. I will do my best!"

Seeing that he had not yet revealed his true colors, Xiao Zuochen continued.

"Before I went to Hanshan Temple to recuperate, you were still a young eunuch who had just entered the palace. You angered the queen and should have been sentenced to death. Fortunately, I saved you at that time. You won't forget this, right?"

"This... Your Highness, Prince Yun, what exactly are you doing? If it is something that I can do, I will naturally do my best, but if I can't do it, Your Highness, Prince Yun, it will be useless even if you save me a hundred times~"

Mu Dai had an embarrassment on his face. He didn't dare to directly promise Xiao Zuochen that he could do it, so he could only pretend to negotiate.

"You said at the beginning that you would definitely repay me! My request is also very simple. I plan to rescue my mother in a month, so I need you to help me find out the patrol time and shift change time of the palace guards in this month so that my people can avoid them."

When Kido heard this, he was so scared that he knelt down immediately.

"Your Highness Prince Yun, this is a matter of life and death. My life is worthless, but please don't let this cause any rift between you and the Emperor. Also, although Concubine Yun said that she is under house arrest by the Emperor, she has the best food, clothing, and treatment, and many people are arranged to take care of her. You can rest assured!"

"This is not what my mother wanted, so how can I feel at ease? Just do as I say. If you are found to be secretly telling secrets, you know my guards, and it won't be difficult to take your head!"

After Xiao Zuochen finished speaking, he waved his sleeves, turned around and left.

Looking at King Yun's departing back, Mu Dai's originally frightened expression instantly turned calm and he spat on the ground.

"Bah, I have to act every day. Life is so hard!"

Back home, Xiao Zuochen was in the study, holding two letters and thinking about something with his head tilted. At this time, the sound of women talking and laughing came from outside the door.

It was Wei Changmei and Zuo Xin who came. Zuo Xin had been with Wei Changmei for a long time, so her appearance was no longer as aggressive and dazzling as before, but more casual. Wei Changmei often chatted with Zuo Xin, and with the precious medicinal materials in the palace, his complexion looked much better than before.

"My Lord, are you looking for us?"

"Ah."

It was Xiao Zuochen who sent someone to call them.

"Why are there so few people in the mansion today? I have only seen one person, Yan Luo, along the way."

Zuo Xin was speaking casually when she saw King Yun looking at them expressionlessly, and the smile on her lips dropped in embarrassment.

"Your Majesty, is there something urgent that you want us to do?"

"It's urgent. I have something to tell you."

This was the first time that Xiao Zuochen did not call himself "the King" in front of them. Zuo Xin and Wei Changmei could not help but sit up straight, waiting for him to continue speaking.

"Listen carefully to what I am going to say next, as it concerns your future lives. The news that Yunyuan was under renovation that was circulated in the palace a while ago was false. The real news is that my mother has been confined..."

When Zuo Xin heard this, she was about to say something, but Xiao Zuochen waved his hand, signaling her not to ask first.

"...My mother didn't enter the palace voluntarily, so I will definitely rescue her. After that, I will take her away from Tai'an City and hide. Father will definitely be furious. If you are still related to me, then this matter will also implicate you, and even your mother's family."

Xiao Zuochen said this and looked at Zuo Xin again.

"I promised you before that I would help your mother leave the Zuo family. I have already planted a spy in the Zuo family. She will find a way to help your mother find a legitimate way to divorce again."

"This is for you, see if there is anything you need to add."

Xiao Zuochen handed them the two letters he had in his hand at the beginning. In fact, the two of them already knew what they were. When they took them and looked at them, they saw that it really said "divorce letter". The contents inside were all beneficial to them. Xiao Zuochen pushed the fault onto himself and left them with plenty of money.

Wei Changmei looked at the divorce letter and was completely at a loss. But Zuo Xin, who was standing next to him, tore it up directly.

"Although I have no feelings for the prince, since entering the palace, I have lived a comfortable life that I have never had before. I don't have to worry every day, I don't have to please others, and I also got to know Changmei. Now just because the prince is in trouble, do I have to save my life and run away? I, Zuo Xin, am not so conscienceless. Even if the prince wants to divorce me, he has to wait until he gets through this difficulty!"

Zuo Xin's righteous words stunned Xiao Zuochen.

"Besides, in the Zuo family, I only care about my mother. As for other people, I don't care. Your Majesty, why don't you just send someone to kidnap my mother, and I can take my mother away and fly away!"

After Zuo Xin finished speaking, Wei Changmei actually followed her example and tore up the divorce agreement.

"I don't want to go back to the Wei Mansion either. My father is weak by nature, and my stepmother is even more vicious. I am only worried about my grandfather in the Wei family. Your Majesty, why don't you send someone to..."

"Nonsense!"

Xiao Zuochen was really confused. He thought it shouldn't be difficult to persuade the two to divorce, but why was he asked to kidnap someone now? Besides, Wei Taibao was a martial artist, so it was not easy to kidnap him.

"Since the two beauties have said so, why don't you do it quickly?"

Chu Yao, who had been lying on the beam, suddenly spoke, which scared Wei Changmei and Zuo Xin. When they thought that he had heard what they had just said, their faces turned red.

"Why are you shy? It's not something explicit~"

Chu Yao jumped down from the beam and looked at Xiao Zuochen.

"Are you all ready?"

"Ah."

"Okay! Yunyou!"

"My subordinate is here!"

Yunyou floated down from the roof and landed at the door.

"Notify the people in the Zuo Mansion to kidnap Madam Zuo. You drive the carriage and take them out of the city. Someone will pick you up and take you directly to Mr. Ying."

"Yes!"

Yunyou took the order and left.

"You two, take the maid at the door and leave the house directly. There is a carriage ready at the door. Yunyou will be back to pick you up in a while."

"Don't we have to pack our bags?"

"Concubine, your baggage has been packed."

Yan Luo at the door walked to the study door to report, and Zuo Xin realized that Prince Yun had been planning for a long time. Today was not the beginning of his plan, but the end of it!

"Take them away!"

Yan Luo took the order and took the two concubines away.

"are you ready?"

"Of course~ I am fearless!"

"Okay~ let's get started!"