Now that things have developed to this point, Consort Yong let out a sigh of relief.
She had a lot of questions with no answers, but nothing was as important as burying the truth of what happened. If the investigation was to go on, no matter how careful Yong Wang was when arranging it, they still needed to avoid being caught.
Lu Wang felt a little dissatisfied. The play was over just like that? Shouldnât there have been more fighting, resulting in damage to everyone, while he reaps all the rewards? Lu Wang did not ignore Emperor Hongjingâs underlying meaning. Even if he wanted to cover up this matter, Wang Shuyan was still entering his Lu Wang Manor.
The daughters of the Wang Family were finally divided up, and no one was at a loss. Yet with such a mess, people couldnât help but feel a little uncomfortable.
Lu Wang felt unresigned. He had tried his best and did whatever he could but ended up with this. However, after thinking about it, with him mixing up the muddy waters, old fourthâs goal was not achieved, not to mention the others. All in all, everyone was back on the same playing field.
The two most innocent people today were Jin Wang and Yaoniang. Only because Jin Wang had made arrangements in advance, were they able to avoid all the holes dug for them and fight back. The other party had failed to steal the chicken and lost the rice.
Jin Wang was not surprised by Emperor Hongjingâs method of resolving this situation. Compared with finding the true culprit behind the scenes, Emperor Hongjing would rather use this chance to bring down the Wang Family. Once the subject grows too powerful, the ruler must snip the wings of the other party. It was because of this that he asked Wang Defang to marry the eldest imperial grandson, and it was still the same reasoning now.
To be completely honest, Emperor Hongjing was the real winner of this match. Without even needing to make a move himself, his eager sons resolved it all for him.
Although the process was somewhat complicated and unexpected, the end result was still satisfactory.
Of course, things definitely wouldnât just end like this. On the surface, Emperor Hongjing didnât investigate any further, but that didnât mean he wouldnât investigate behind the scenes.
In particular, Hui Wang had met with a series of incidents. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that someone had deliberately framed him.
Who was this person?
Was it Yong Wang, Lu Wang, Jin Wang, or someone else that wasnât present? Everyone had their own thoughts and it was likely that Emperor Hongjing was about to have a sleepless night.
Yong Wang and his wife left in a hurry. Lu Wang didnât stay too long either. Yaoniang and Jin Wang walked out of Jiangxue Pavilion and planned to go to Qinâan Hall to pick up Xiaobao before going back home.
Although both the Emperor and Empress had left, the moon-appreciating banquet was still going on, and it was unlikely to end until a long time later.
Qinâan Hall was a huge palace divided into two inner and outer rooms.
In the outer room, gathered the older children, like those from An Wang, Dai Wang, and Yong Wangâs family, who were around the ages of four to five. The younger children that were around the age of Xiaobao stayed in the inner room.
Among them was a doll-like little girl, who Xiaobao stared at for a long time.
It wasnât because Xiaobao was particularly lustful and knew how to appreciate women at such a young age, but because this little girl was his previous lifeâs crown princess â Sun Yueâer.
Xiao Yueyue was only a little over two years old now, but she already looked like a little beauty with a chubby face, big eyes, and pink lips. At this time, she wasnât as calm and generous as when Xiaobao had first met her in his previous life. Right now, she still carried the mannerisms of a child. At the moment, she was playing with Zhuzhu, and one could tell that this wasnât the first time for them to meet.
âBrother Xiaobao, what are you looking at?â Yan Geâer stretched out his finger and poked Xiaobao.
As the older brother, his father told him before he left to take good care of Xiaobao, his younger brother. He kept this in mind. Despite the obvious eagerness in his eyes as he watched the other children play, he still stayed by Xiaobaoâs side.
âI wasnât looking at anything,â Xiaobao said something many adults frequently say.
Yan Geâer was puzzled. Why did little brother Xiaobao say he wasnât looking at anything when he clearly was?
Lu Wangâs family has a young boy named Xuan Geâer, who was three years old this year. He resembled his father, who also has a sturdy physique. In this place where the children under four gathered, he was akin to the king.
He led Hao Geâer, who belonged to An Wangâs family, and Han Geâer, from Dai Wangâs family, to run back and forth around the room. Yu Geâer, who was only two years old, from Wu Wangâs family, also stumbled after them. He was followed by two palace maids and a little eunuch, for fear that he would fall.
After playing for a while, Xuan Geâer dropped the bamboo horse in his hand and ran to provoke the two little girls in the room. This child was a naughty one. Seeing that Yueyue had two little pigtails on her head, he reached out and tugged on them.
Children were rarely aware of their own strength when pulling. Xuan Geâer pulled so hard that tears rose in Yueyueâs eyes, but she didnât dare to cry.
Zhuzhu came up and smacked his hand. âXuan Geâer, quick, let go! Youâre hurting Yueyue.â
âNot letting go! Not letting go!â Xuan Geâer bounced up and down and gave Zhuzhu a push.
Zhuzhu was small and round. She immediately fell from being pushed.
Yan Geâer was surprised, but before he could move, Xiaobao rushed over.
âIf you donât let go, Iâll have someone go and tell Grandfather Emperor.â He scolded the two palace maids standing at the side, âAre you two going to simply continue letting him cause trouble?â
These palace maids and eunuchs were all sly fence-sitters. Seeing that Xuan Geâer wasnât provoking any of the emperorâs grandsons or granddaughters, they did not step forward to stop him. Only when Zhuzhu was pushed to the ground did a maid step forward to pick her up. Now that Xiaobao had spoken up, they started to persuade Xuan Geâer to let go, but their tones were perfunctory.
Xuan Geâer was the emperorâs grandson but Yueyue wasnât the granddaughter of the emperor. This was why they didnât place as much importance on her wellbeing. They also didnât want to cause any trouble for themselves.
Yueyueâs hair was still in Xuan Geâerâs hand. He even yanked on it again to show off. Yueyue was sensible and had endured the pain the entire time, but at this time she couldnât bear it anymore. With a loud cry, she immediately started bawling.
Something exploded in Xiaobaoâs mind. Without any hesitation nor consideration for their difference in size, he stepped forward to push Xuan Geâer.
Xuan Geâer was used to being the little overlord and has yet to meet anyone who dared to push him.
Xiaobao was pushed aside and staggered back. He knew he was no match for Xuan Geâer, so he called out to Yan Geâer, âWhat are you still standing there for? He bullied Zhuzhu, come beat him up!â
Xiaobao rushed over at Xuan Geâer like a little cannonball.
He was raised well by Yaoniang. Despite his height, he wasnât skinny at all. Given such a physique, the average infant wouldnât be able to resist his entire weight. Xuan Geâer was knocked down to the ground. Before he could even react, he was punched twice.