Revenge of the First Daughter - Chapter 51

Chapter 051 Siblings’ Discussion Of Politics
Ever since the assassination of the Crown Prince, the Emperor was so furious that he fell ill. The entire capital was in a state of panic.

Yun Xiao looked at the news and revealed a contemptuous smile. She handed the letter to Yun Lan and said, “What does Second Brother think we should do?”

Yun Lan took the letter and read it from beginning to end. His expression became uglier and uglier.

The letter mentioned that two corpses of the Crown Prince had been presented to the Emperor. After a physical examination, the Crown Prince in the woods was disguised as a guard, while the corpse of the Crown Prince in front of the temple was real.

The person who pretended to be His Highness the Crown Prince had outstanding martial arts skills and could be killed by someone with a single sword strike, it must be someone close to him who successfully ambushed him while he was unable to defend against it.

On that day, the Crown Prince traveled with the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince. The Third Prince was recovered, and his body was seriously injured. He had not woken up, and his life and death were unknown. Only the Fifth Prince was unharmed.

The governor also provided evidence. Before the guard died, he wrote down the word “five”. Some people mentioned that the Fifth Prince was suddenly recalled by Consort Liu on his way to the Xiangguo Temple. Some people suggested that the Fifth Prince was afraid of being implicated, so they played a part with Consort Liu.

All kinds of evidence pointed to the murderer as the Fifth Prince.

The Emperor was enraged. He confined the Fifth Prince to his home and sent the Guards Legion Corps to guard the Fifth Prince’s mansion. He only waited for the only surviving Third Prince to wake up and reveal the truth.

Everyone in the capital was panicking, and everyone was in danger. All the major shops in the capital were empty, and for a time, there were countless losses.

Among them, the ones who suffered the most were the Yun Clan’s properties and the Huining County Lord’s properties, the two giants.

Yun Lan did not expect Yun Xiao to ask him this question, so he was silent for a moment.

Yun Xiao picked up the teacup and took a sip, not wanting to disturb Yun Lan.

After a long time, Yun Lan finally said, “Does younger sister think His Highness the Crown Prince is really dead?”

The Crown Prince was the Crown Prince, and their Yun Clan had something to do with all the princes. If anything happened to the Crown Prince, the Yun Clan’s property would have to be adjusted.

Yun Xiao looked at Yun Lan with a faint smile. Seeing him looking at her, she sighed. “Everyone says that the cunning rabbit is three caves. Do you think His Highness the Crown Prince will die?” Yun Xiao thought for a long time. Although someone verified that the Crown Prince in front of the Xiangguo Temple did not disguise himself as Zhou Jingchen, Yun Xiao did not believe it.

The Crown Prince must still have a backhand. As for what this backhand was, Yun Xiao was still unable to guess.

“Are you saying that His Highness the Crown Prince is not dead?”

“I didn’t say anything, but at this moment, the Yun Clan shouldn’t make any moves. Otherwise, the Yun Clan will only fall into an irreparable calamity.”

Yun Lan always felt that today’s Yun Xiao was somewhat different from before. However, after experiencing a storm of annulment, it was also a good thing for her sister’s temperament to change slightly. “I will give orders, but could the murderer really be the Fifth Prince?”

“The Fifth Prince is not that stupid. Even if he were to assassinate His Highness the Crown Prince, he would not be so blatant, nor would he give others a chance to suspect him. The Fifth Prince definitely does not know about this matter.”

Zhou Jingyan, killing two birds with one stone is truly amazing. An assassination can kill the Crown Prince, Zhou Jingchen, and even frame the Fifth Prince, Zhou Chongyu. You managed to deal with two powerful opponents quietly.

He himself was seriously injured, so no one would suspect him of this.

Even if the Emperor knew that this matter was not that simple, as long as the Empress exerted pressure, even if the Fifth Prince came from Imperial Concubine Liu, he would definitely kill the Fifth Prince.

When Yun Lan was mentioned by Yun Xiao, she also felt that there must be an inside story to this matter. However, who exactly was the person who had assassinated him?

At this moment, Yun Xiao asked an irrelevant question, “Does Second Brother still want to join the army now?”

Yun Lan was stunned. He suddenly realized that Yun Xiao’s words were the purpose of coming out this time. He sighed and said, “Xiao Xiao, I will not leave the capital at this time. If you have something to say, just say it.”

Yun Xiao took out an envelope from her bosom, handed it to Yun Lan, and said directly, “Second Brother, let’s see this first.”

Yun Lan saw that she was being cautious. He opened the letter and read it again. His expression suddenly changed as he slapped the letter on the table. “How could it be like this?”

Shen Jun’s soldiers had already left the capital. Last night, it rained abruptly. When the soldiers were on their way this morning, the mountains slid down and many soldiers died halfway.

Yun Lan suddenly remembered that he was also on this batch of enrollment lists, but because Yun Xiao dissuaded him, he spent a lot of silver taels to get this spot.

If he set off with the army, he would probably die halfway.

However, the rain last night wasn’t heavy at all. How could it be explained so simply by the mountain slide?

“Someone did it on purpose.” When she left the capital, she deliberately concealed the trip from Madam Sun and the others. When Chun Lin spread the news to the outside world, she detained the person. The person sent by Madam Sun to the manor happened to meet her own person, causing Madam Sun to think that Second Brother Yun Lan had already joined the army. That was why Madam Sun couldn’t bear to make a move.

Yun Lan’s expression darkened. “Does this matter have anything to do with the assassination of the Crown Prince?”

Yun Xiao shook her head and laughed, “I don’t know, but I have something to ask Second Brother for help.”

After she finished speaking, she muttered a few words in Yun Lan’s ear. A faint smile appeared in Yun Lan’s eyes, and she turned around and walked out.

As soon as Yun Lan reached the door, Chun Lan walked in. “Miss, the matriarch sent someone to urge them to return to the manor.”

Yun Xiao smiled and immediately instructed everyone to pack their things. Rong Jin and Rong Ruo also went on their way.

On the way, someone came looking for Rong Jin. Rong Jin said goodbye, but he left Rong Ruo behind. Yun Xiao looked at the two guards left behind with Rong Ruo and narrowed her eyes slightly.

The carriage went all the way to Yun Mansion. Butler Li waited at the door. Seeing Yun Xiao get off the carriage, he immediately went over and told the main things that had happened in the past few days.

Yun Xiao only smiled and patiently listened. When all those who had intruded into Yun Mansion were sent to the governor, her eyes narrowed dangerously. Seeing that Madam Yuan’s courtyard was right in front of her, she waved her hand and said, “Alright, I know all these things.”

She turned around to help Madam Lu into the house and greeted Madam Yuan. After she sat down, she heard Madam Yuan say, “I heard that many of the people who went to join the army lost their lives on the road this time. Did you go and ask if something happened to your second brother?”

Yun Xiao chuckled and said, “Grandmother, don’t worry, Second Brother is fine.”

Madam Sun coldly snorted, “Fourth Miss, we are all family. If something really happened to Second Young Master, you should have told us earlier. We can also get some money to prepare some things.”

Prepare something? How could he be so eager for Second Brother to die? The corner of Yun Xiao’s mouth curled into a cold smile, and a cold light shot out from her eyes. “Second Mother is worried. However, I feel that Second Mother has the heart to think about Second Brother, so she should put more attention on Big Brother.”

A woman in an autumn-colored dress walked in. She wore exquisite makeup and smiled with a weak Liu Fufeng. However, when she looked at Yun Xiao’s expression, she had some hatred. “What does Fourth Sister mean? I heard that many people died in the army. Perhaps there is Second Brother.”

Yun Xiao’s expression was inconvenient. “Congratulations Third Sister for finally coming out of the ancestral hall, However, Third Sister is pregnant now. Naturally, she can’t overwork. I heard that Young Master Shen and Madam Shen are in an intimate relationship. Madam Shen hates Third Sister very much. Moreover, the Shen Family does not lack a fetus in Third Sister’s womb. If someone steals her brother’s place, Third Sister’s position is even more uncertain. The heir in Third Sister’s womb is the only barrier. ”

Yun Yao’s expression changed slightly. Just as she was about to speak, Butler Li hurriedly ran over and said, “Old Madam, Madam, Eldest Young Master is back. It’s just …”

When Yun Xiao saw that the expressions of the others had become lighter and lighter, the corner of her mouth hooked slightly, “Just what?”

Housekeeper Li didn’t dare to say anything. Under Yun Xiao’s piercing gaze, he could only say, “Fourth Young Lady will know when she sees it.”

Not long after, two guards carried Yun Yang into the room. Everyone was slightly stunned. Madam Sun had already walked over crying and said, “My son, what’s going on?”

Yun Xiao looked at the person lying in the middle. At this moment, Yun Yang’s handsome face was beaten so hard that he couldn’t see his original appearance. His clothes were also soaked in blood, and his legs were twisted abnormally. He cried out in surprise, “Big Brother, what’s wrong? Housekeeper Li, call a doctor!”

Yun Yao’s exquisite face was pale from fear. Hearing Yun Xiao’s words, she glared at her fiercely, “There’s no need for you to show any hypocritical concern. Big brother naturally has us to take care of him.”

Mrs. Yuan was also supported by her mother and didn’t dare to approach her. At this moment, Yun Yang woke up. He looked at a few familiar faces. The pain on her twisted face was even more strange when compared to her swollen face. “Mother, grandmother, quickly save me.”

Two lines of tears fell from the corner of his eyes. He moved and felt a heart-wrenching pain coming from his leg. He sucked in a breath of cold air.

When Yun Xiao saw this, she immediately leaned over, her clear eyes filled with deep worry. “Big brother, aren’t you known for being both civil and martial? Why did you get beaten up like this this? Who actually dared to hit our Yun Mansion’s eldest young master? If big brother says it out loud, I’ll bring someone back.”

He was stupid enough to tell him who he was! Once he said this, it would be his own stain. Yun Yang’s expression was stiff, “You don’t have to worry about it.”

When Yun Xiao saw this, she also withdrew her body. “Big Brother really doesn’t understand good people. I’m just concerned about Big Brother’s health. No matter what, Big Brother is the oldest person in our generation.”

Her voice was gentle but in Yun Yang’s ears, it was full of mockery, “There’s no need for you to pretend to be here.” After saying this in anger, he tugged at the wound at the corner of his mouth and took a deep breath.

Yun Xiao did not answer his question. She looked outside unintentionally and suddenly smiled. “Second brother, you’re back.”

With these words, everyone looked out in surprise. Indeed, they saw a man wearing a navy green robe walking over. However, in Madam Sun’s eyes, this figure seemed to have seen a ghost. “You … Why are you still alive …”