flstandardbreds Chapter 1078: A Disappointing Chapter Title That Must Be Mentioned
Chapter 1078: A Disappointing Chapter Title That Must Be Mentioned
Leng Rongyue glanced at Empress Luan Xiying, then at Emperor Hongde, and finally smiled helplessly. "Your Majesty, let's put everything else aside for now and just talk about the landmines—"
Your Majesty, you should be mentally prepared and also take necessary precautions.
Since the landmines have already been planted, it's uncertain who will trigger them or when they will be triggered!
However, the outcome is certain... No matter when the landmines detonate, the secret passages and chambers beneath Prince Yi's mansion will be immediately exposed!
How should the Emperor respond?
How should we deal with Prince Yi?
Countermeasures need to be planned in advance.
In other words, whenever a landmine beneath Prince Yi's residence detonates, the Emperor can immediately punish Prince Yi and quell any potential rebellion!
"I understand!"
But...Moon, are you sure...that landmine won't be triggered today?
Emperor Hongde asked, "They left the capital today. What if a landmine explodes?"
Leng Rongyue smiled upon hearing this, "Your Majesty, I am not certain!"
"what?
uncertain!
"What if... what if we're still at the Half-Mountain Manor today, and the secret passage beneath Prince Yi's mansion in the capital explodes?"
Leng Rongyue laughed again, "So what if it explodes!"
Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Prince Yi used medicine to put himself into a coma, and he is indeed unconscious right now!
If the landmine in the secret passage explodes today, Prince Yi will not just be unconscious, but will never wake up again!
With Prince Yi gone, even if those who plotted rebellion were unwilling to give up, they would have to start planning again.
This will also take time!
Moreover, if such a big commotion really happened at Prince Yi's mansion, would the Imperial Guards, the Five Cities Garrison, Shuntian Prefecture, the City Defense Battalion, and the Silver Armor Guards under Prince Yu's command... possibly sit idly by?
It's good if someone responds; the more people who respond, the better!
Go and see the secret chambers and passages beneath Prince Yi's mansion; Prince Yi's crimes are even more notorious!
But at least today... the landmine shouldn't explode!
Because I added something extra to the already unconscious Prince Yi, making him unconscious for even longer!
If Prince Yi doesn't wake up, it's unlikely that the fact that the secret passage below has been cleared out will be discovered so quickly!
Based on my understanding, the other side of the secret passage won't be dug through anytime soon, which will delay the detonation of the landmines!
Therefore, we can take our time with our visit to the hillside estate today; everything else can wait until tomorrow!
However, the drug I gave them... its effects should be wearing off by now!
Right now, Jiang Ciche's Second Assistant Minister's residence and Prince Yi's residence should both be in chaos!
Regardless, with a large amount of valuables missing from their mansion, it's no wonder things are in chaos!
I wonder if the people from the Vice Minister's Office will report the case to the Shuntian Prefecture government.
Will the people from Prince Yi's residence send messages to the palace?
Especially the Prince Yi's Mansion, they were ordered to collect the bodies of the former Vice Minister Zhang Jinyan and his family!
Now that Prince Yi is in a coma, the newly crowned Princess Yi, Shui Simiao, hadn't been happy for long before all her belongings were gone except for her undergarments. I guess... Shui Simiao must be crying!
No matter how much Shui Simiao cries, she still has to collect the bodies of Zhang Jinyan's family tomorrow!
Leng Rongyue put on a helpless expression and said, "Poor Shui, the newly promoted Princess Consort of Yi. From a concubine to the principal wife, such a great thing, she hasn't even had time to laugh enough, and now she has to cry!"
From this day forward, she'll probably cry more often than she laughs!
Leng Rongyue shook her head seriously.
Emperor Hongde and Empress Luan Xiying glanced at Leng Rongyue, then exchanged a look... "Pfft..."
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Emperor Hongde and Empress Luan Xiying couldn't help but laugh!
The somber atmosphere inside the carriage was instantly dispelled.
At this moment, Xiao Jingyu, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up.
"Moon, there's something else I need to tell you!"
"what's up?"
Leng Rongyue looked at Xiao Jingyu and asked.
"After leaving the Duke of Anguo's mansion this morning, I instructed my men to write a simple sentence on a large sheet of paper and then post several sheets on the outside of the walls of the Second Assistant Minister's mansion and the Prince Yi's mansion."
The note read: "Heaven's will—the Second Assistant Minister's office is the second to accept ill-gotten gains!"
The sign posted outside the Prince Yi's Mansion reads: "Heaven's Will - Prince Yi's Mansion is the third to accept ill-gotten gains!"
In this way, both families would likely assume that the loss of their property was exactly the same as the loss of property from the Qinxing Marquis's residence, and that the same group of people were responsible for it.
In this way, they will not immediately believe that their treasonous act has been discovered!
They might think... more likely, that the group that emptied the Qinxing Marquis's mansion has struck again!
This might delay their rebellious actions and give us more initiative!
"well done!
His Highness Prince Yu's move to fish in troubled waters was truly a stroke of genius!
The group talked inside the carriage, which remained closed throughout.
The atmosphere relaxed, and a sweet fragrance could be faintly smelled in the enclosed carriage!
Empress Luan Xiying sniffed twice. "Yue'er, I've been faintly smelling a sweet fragrance. Could it be... that you've made something delicious again?"
Empress Luan Xiying pointed to the large box placed on the seat to the side.
Leng Rongyue smiled and nodded, "That's right. Before I left, I did rush to make some snacks and prepared some fruit for His Majesty and Empress to eat on their journey!"
As Leng Rongyue spoke, she moved to the side, reached out and picked up the large box, placing it between herself and Empress Luan Xiying.
As soon as the lid of the large box was opened, a rich aroma immediately wafted out.
Not only Empress Luan Xiying, but also Emperor Hongde sitting next to her and Xiao Jingyu sitting opposite her couldn't help but peek over.
On the top shelf was a large plate with several golden pastries they had never seen before.
"This is a chiffon cake. It has a soft and sweet texture that melts in your mouth. Your Majesty and Your Majesty, please have a taste?"
"OK!
This chiffon cake smells so good! I have to try it!
As expected, the delicious chiffon cake was praised by Emperor Hongde and Empress Luan Xiying after they tasted it!
Leng Rongyue watched as the Emperor and Empress enjoyed their chiffon cake, and sighed inwardly.
Ugh!
I don't want to have to bring up unpleasant topics after the Emperor and Empress have tasted the delicious food!
However, I still have to say the next thing!