OBS Chapter 292 Treasure in the Arms
Chapter 292 Treasure in the Arms
Emperor Shenwu and Lan Qingwu naturally had no intention of staying outside anymore, so Emperor Shenwu directly ordered them to return to the palace.
Emperor Shenwu settled Lan Qingwu in the bedroom of the main hall of Qianzheng Palace and then returned to the main hall.
Prince Ding, Qian Hui and others in the main hall did not leave, but stood respectfully waiting for the emperor.
Emperor Shenwu's face immediately darkened as he emerged from his bedroom. Prince Ding and Qian Hui noticed that the emperor was in a bad mood and lowered their heads even more.
Prince Ding clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, Zhang Yujie has implicated Prince Kang. Would you like me to investigate?"
Emperor Shenwu, however, thought more deeply. He gave Prince Ding a meaningful look and said, "Yes! You can investigate this together with the Imperial City Prefect Lin Suzhi!"
Prince Ding paused, then quickly bowed his head and said, "Yes, I obey your order!"
In just a moment, Prince Ding understood Emperor Shenwu's plan. After all, Prince Kang was a prince of Dasheng, so it was just right for him, who was in charge of the clan orders, to investigate the matter. Especially since the matter also involved Concubine Zhang and the fifth prince. His Majesty was afraid that he would have concerns, so he arranged for the upright Lin Suzhi. It seemed that Emperor Shenwu was determined to get to the bottom of this mess.
Zhang Yujie's apparent act of abducting a woman turned out to involve a whole host of people. Lan Qingwu hadn't anticipated these things.
At this moment, Lan Qingwu was leaning on the bed, quietly waiting for Emperor Shenwu.
Shenwu didn't have to wait long. When he entered the dormitory, he saw Lan Qingwu looking listless but still waiting for him.
The Shenwu Emperor walked over to the bedside and held Lan Qingwu in his arms. "Didn't I tell you not to wait for me? You're still waiting for me when you can't even open your eyes?"
Lan Qingwu's heart finally settled down, and she closed her eyes in peace: "I can't sleep well until Brother Heng comes back."
Emperor Shenwu used his arms to lay Lan Qingwu flat. He looked at Lan Qingwu's face which was already a little sleepy, and gently held her delicate cheek with his big hands. Thinking of the look of that ignorant guy today, Emperor Shenwu's expression became cold for a moment. How could he allow that lowly person to peek and covet the treasure in his arms like this!
Don’t even think about getting Zhang Yujie’s eyes.
Emperor Shenwu stroked the delicate cheek of the person under him, and his phoenix eyes gradually became deep. He really should hide this face and this person and not let anyone see them!
Prince Kang and Zhang Yujie stimulated the dark heart of Emperor Shenwu, and for a moment Emperor Shenwu thought this.
At this time, Lan Qingwu whimpered softly, "Brother Heng!"
Lan Qingwu stretched out his hands and put them around Emperor Shenwu's neck, and the darkness in Emperor Shenwu's eyes immediately disappeared like melting ice and snow.
The Shenwu Emperor stared at Lan Qingwu with his phoenix eyes. He stood up, and with his bony fingers he untied his dark gold jade belt. He threw his outer robe, middle garment, and inner garment onto the ground layer by layer. Finally, the Shenwu Emperor leaned forward to embrace the treasure in his arms, and unceremoniously kissed the tempting tender lips...
The subsequent rape of women caused widespread grief throughout the imperial court. Zhang Yujie raped an alarming number of women, not just women from the common people. He also raped several beautiful prostitutes, whom he considered his private property and would indulge in his pleasure whenever he had the chance. Most of these women were obtained through coercion or improper means.
According to Zhang Yujie's confession, it was His Royal Highness Prince Kang who instructed him.
Upon hearing this, Prince Kang, who was temporarily being held in the clan residence by Prince Ding, cursed Zhang Yujie: "How dare you bring me up! I've only had a few drinks with him. Once, when I was drunk, he asked me what to do if a woman didn't want to be his concubine. I drunkenly replied, 'With my status and position, who would dare to refuse me?'"
Prince Kang was furious at Prince Ding's unbelieving gaze. "Third brother, this is truly unfortunate for me! Please plead my case with His Majesty! I've long since given up on bullying men and women!"
King Kang had a secret hope in his heart. He didn't want that person to hear the rumors about how he was a bastard again. He wanted to leave a good impression on that person. Although it was a little late, it was better than nothing.
King Kang was so angry that he almost vomited blood. He didn't have a good reputation, but not everything could be blamed on him!
"Zhang Yujie misinterpreted my words. He bullied men and women and even tried to implicate me! Third brother, you can take people to investigate! Lin Suzhi can also go investigate! This has nothing to do with me!"
Lin Suzhi did investigate. As soon as he received the imperial edict, he sent his men to investigate, and found another important clue. Zhang Yujie had looted many beauties, but they all had names and household registrations. However, after checking, he found that several of them were missing. Lin Suzhi suddenly felt something was wrong. After investigation, he found that several of the beauties were from brothels and were sent to the Jiang and Yang Mansions as maids by Zhang Yujie.
The Jiang Mansion is the maternal home of Concubine Jiang, and the Yang Mansion is the maternal home of Concubine Yang. Lin Suzhi also felt that things were getting tricky. There were actually the shadows of several princes in here. Has the fight between the princes begun?
Lin Suzhi's investigation came to an abrupt halt. He gritted his teeth and went into the palace to report to Emperor Shenwu.
Emperor Shenwu sat at the head of the table, his expression unsurprised. "It seems the beauties sent to the Jiang and Yang residences were meant for the eldest and third princes."
Yes, the princes were all unmarried and unhoused, so normally they were out of reach, but their mother's family was an exception. Lin Suzhi didn't dare to reply. He knelt on the ground, holding his breath, not daring to breathe.
Emperor Shenwu didn't hold back. "Are you trying to use a beauty trap? Planting spies around the princes! I can't believe Zhang Yujie has the brains to do that."
This was also where Lin Suzhi felt uncomfortable. Zhang Yujie really didn't seem to have this kind of brains. If he had this kind of intelligence, he wouldn't have raped a woman in broad daylight on the street. With this plan, he wouldn't have dared to hide himself so that others wouldn't notice him. How could he have rushed in front of people so openly?
Emperor Shenwu's mind suddenly turned, and he guessed that this person was Zhang Yujie's real master. Perhaps that person didn't expect Zhang Yujie to be so stupid!
In Zhang Pin's Jinghexuan, Zhang Pin and the Fifth Prince were in a panic.
Zhang Yujie was imprisoned in the prison in the imperial city. Concubine Zhang naturally had her own source of information. After she learned about it, she was put under house arrest by Emperor Shenwu before she took any action. The Xuanyu Guards patrolled Jinghexuan back and forth, and even the fifth prince was not allowed to come out.
In contrast, the Fifth Prince was the most flustered. He was the one who had clearly instructed his cousin Zhang Yujie, but he hadn't expected Zhang Yujie to be so foolish. Concubine Zhang only vaguely knew about this matter, but it was impossible to say that she was completely innocent.
The fifth prince looked a little flustered and at a loss. This beauty trap was inspired by his own father.
At that time, the eldest prince returned to the imperial city, and Emperor Shenwu specially gave two palace maids to guide the eldest prince, the second prince, and the third prince. When the fifth prince learned about it, he had an idea. If he could place his own people around the princes, he would know all the news.