Reborn to overthrow the throne, I became the new emperor's dark moonlight

Chapter 161 The Butler's Instructions

When Yu Tianbao left the palace, it was already dark and the Dali Temple had finished its shift, so he went straight home.

As soon as he entered the house, he saw his father Yu Degui standing at the door with a dark face. Seeing him come back, he shouted, "Kneel down."

Yu Tianbao was exhausted after a long day and just wanted to go to bed and sleep. Besides, "Father, I didn't do anything wrong today, why are you punishing me by making me kneel?"

"You can pray for your grandmother if you want, but why would you get involved in those things?"

Yu Degui didn't think much of it at first, but when he saw Yu Tianbao going to the Dali Temple for Qiao Xi, he felt something was wrong.

It was enough to personally go to Qiao Xi's house to inform her about the discovery of Mrs. Qiao's tomb. Why would he go to the Dali Temple during the New Year?

What's more, the news that Mrs. Qiao might have been poisoned spread years ago. Although he didn't know the inside story, he could vaguely guess something. Everyone wanted to stay out of it, so no one would take the initiative to get involved.

When he learned that the emperor had summoned Yu Tianbao to the palace and that Concubine Yu had someone tell Tianbao not to get involved anymore, he became furious.

He still has the case of the late crown prince on hand, and he doesn't know how to deal with it. Now it's the New Year holiday, and all government offices are on holiday, so he has an excuse to delay it, but how long can he delay it?

Moreover, the files and evidence had not yet been processed before they were taken away by the Dali Temple and the Second Prince's men on New Year's Eve.

His Majesty did not want to investigate this case and privately asked him to deal with the physical evidence in a timely manner.

He hasn't found an opportunity yet. Because of this, he hasn't had a good year, and his stupid son at home is still restless.

The thought of it made him angry, and he twisted Yu Tianbao's ear directly, "If there is nothing wrong with you, how can you be summoned by His Majesty during the New Year's Day?"

Could it be that His Majesty is unable to give his fat son a red title? His Majesty is not in the mood for that now.

Yu Tianbao covered his ears and cried out in pain, but his father wouldn't let go. He could only whisper, "Your Majesty is worried that I'll pester Qiao Xi and cause a rift between the Second Prince and his wife."

"You've also learned to lie."

Yu Degui was so angry that he laughed. He looked around to see if there was anyone around, then he growled, "You think your father is as foolish as you are. His Majesty doesn't have the time to bother with the Second Prince's emotional affairs right now. You should at least find a decent excuse for lying."

The matter of the late crown prince and the matter of Madam Qiao, which one is not enough to give the emperor a headache?

Yu Tianbao had an epiphany.

Yes.

The third prince's cousin is so old, but Your Majesty has never cared about his feelings.

Also, that incident happened so long ago, and Your Majesty didn't look for him then, but is bringing up the past with him today. This is not right.

Seeing Su Heting following Qiao Xi today, Qiao Xi didn't get angry, so the two must have reconciled.

Then why did Your Majesty insist on asking him to come to the palace?

He couldn't figure it out, so he asked Yu Degui, "That's his son, why doesn't he have the time to take care of him?"

But he held an idle position, worked for three days and rested for two days, and knew nothing about the affairs of the court. How could Yu Degui explain it to him in detail?

He just scolded him, told him not to bother with the matter anymore, and let him go back to his own yard.

Yu Tianbao touched his ear and returned to his room. Since it concerned Qiao Xi, he subconsciously thought it would be better to tell Qiao Xi.

But the emperor's warning was still ringing in his ears, and it would be unacceptable if his family was implicated.

But as soon as he closed his eyes, the image of Qiao Xi kneeling in front of the coffin in pain during the day came into his mind.

In the end, I decided to talk to Qiao Xi. It would be best if nothing happened, but if there was something wrong, it would be better to be prepared in advance.

But how could he avoid his father's eyes and ears and go to find Qiao Xi? Then he saw Changsheng appear in front of his bed like a ghost.

"Why are you here? Is there something Qiao Xi wants to talk to me about?"

He had seen Changsheng with Qiao Xi today, and seeing that they seemed to have a good relationship, he held back from screaming out loud.

Changsheng nodded, indicating that he was indeed busy, and without beating around the bush, he asked directly, "Why did the emperor ask you to come to the palace?"

Although my sister did not return from the cemetery, she sent someone to keep an eye on the movements in the capital. When she learned that Yu Tianbao had been called into the palace, she asked him to come and ask.

Yu Tianbao then told the emperor everything he asked. Finally, he said, "Your Majesty forbade me to tell anyone. I didn't even tell my father. Please ask Princess Chaoyang to keep it a secret for me."

Changsheng saw his loyalty and felt that the fat man in front of him was not as annoying as the rumors said. He patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, keep it a secret."

Yu Tianbao was a carefree man. Changsheng told him not to worry, so he really fell asleep peacefully after Changsheng left.

When Changsheng returned to Qiao Xi, Chenshan had also arrived.

Wang Yuan originally wanted to watch Qiao Xi die before returning to his hometown.

But the emperor ordered him to leave the capital immediately. The incident happened suddenly, so he had to leave with his family first and let the housekeeper stay to deal with the aftermath.

This made it easier for Chen Shan to act. After tying the man up, he didn't ask any questions and just tortured him with various methods.

No matter how loyal the steward was, he was just an ordinary person. Moreover, his family's lives were threatened, so he had no choice but to betray his master and confess everything.

"It was indeed Wang Yuan who ordered his men to do this, and all those who experienced this were promptly silenced."

Chen Shan reported truthfully, "However, this time he took out a lot of banknotes from the silver shop to bribe people, and the banknotes all had banknote numbers on them.

The hunter and the rumormonger only received small change, but the Feng Shui master received five hundred taels at once.

According to the palace's housekeeper, Mr. Feng Shui is henpecked, yet he has a mistress. I suspect he's hiding the banknotes to curry favor with them. I've already sent someone to investigate their whereabouts."

Su Heting nodded, "After you find it, keep an eye on it secretly, but don't alert the enemy yet."

Since the case has been reported to the authorities, it would be best if the evidence could be found by the authorities.

"My subordinate understands."

Qiao Xi asked, "Did he tell me where my mother was buried?"

Chen Shan shook his head. "When Madam Qiao got into trouble, he wasn't valued by Wang Yuan yet."

Qiao Xi thought for a moment and said, "Send him to the Dali Temple. My mother's burial place should be nearby."

When Wang Yuan changed his coffin, he would not have carried it around to avoid being discovered. He must have buried it nearby.

Su Heting understood her thoughts and nodded, "I will have the Xinjiang North Army take Hong Gu and Lu Yi to search inch by inch."

As long as someone is buried in this mountain, they will definitely be found.

Qiao Xi said to Lu Jiang, "Take a few of your fellow Dark Factory members with you."

She has made the matter public, and the emperor knows that she is determined to find her mother. With a guilty conscience, the emperor might send spies to check if there is anything unusual at her mother's real burial place.

As a member of the same clandestine factory, Lu Jiang is better able to find the traces of other spies.

After everything was arranged here, she looked at Changsheng again.

Changsheng then relayed to her the news he had received from Yu Tianbao word for word.

Su Heting frowned slightly, "The emperor suspects you."

Otherwise the emperor would not suddenly ask about what happened before.

Qiao Xi had expected this day to come, so she wasn't too panicked. "In that case, I'll go see Wang Yuan in person tonight."

She had some understanding of the emperor's actions and was worried that if the matter was exposed, the emperor would definitely kill Wang Yuan to silence him.

Even if her estimate was wrong and the emperor did not kill Wang Yuan, she would capture that man in time.

The ghosts of the Qiao family have waited too long.

Since the emperor already suspected her, she simply took the opportunity to reveal her martial arts skills.

At least Fourth Brother is safe now, so he doesn't have to be restricted in what he does in the future.

Su Heting understood her thoughts and said, "Do what you want, I'll take care of everything."