activa-t Chapter 153 Cao An is confused
Chapter 153 Cao An is confused
It's too late to say, then soon!
As soon as the woman finished speaking, the people around her started fighting. However, everyone had been checked before coming and were not allowed to carry any weapons - so he had no stick in his hand and could only use his mouth instead.
"Take my stick!"
"One more blow, and I'll beat you till your teeth are all over the ground!"
That man was extremely skilled in martial arts. Cao An was protected by so many people, but he acted as if he was in an empty space. Not only did he beat Cao An, forcing him to flee, but he also beat those who were protecting him to the ground, and they couldn't get up for a long time!
It was not until this point that Cao An finally realized that something was wrong.
He was helped up by someone who came behind him. He made a sound of "Pooh", and even his teeth became a little loose.
"Who are you anyway?"
Ordinary people don’t have such highly skilled guards around them. This woman must be someone very special!
The woman was about to speak when she heard a sudden commotion behind her.
"Sir, the Emperor has issued an order that Sir Wen was framed and did not participate in the Spring Examination fraud case, so he has been released!"
"What did you say?!" Cao An couldn't believe it. His eyes suddenly widened and his eyeballs were pointed forward, looking extremely horrified.
But it was far less than the shock he felt in his heart, "Master Wen, acquitted?"
"Yes, the Emperor himself issued an order to release the official without charge and reinstate him!"
Finished!
It's all over!
Cao An understood that if Wen Zhi was released, it would prove that he, as a chess piece, was useless.
Wen Zhi had already been acquitted, so why arrest Madam Wen? He gathered these people here, risking offending everyone, just to complete the task assigned by the emperor.
Now, he has offended everyone and the emperor has given up on him...
"Master Cao, now that Master Wen has been released, can we leave too?"
The woman spoke so calmly that the others were confused. What did Master Wen's release have to do with them? Wasn't Cao An trying to catch the assassin?
Only Chunxi and Zhuhong looked over quietly. But they quickly withdrew their gazes without attracting anyone's attention.
"Who are you?!" Cao An's eyes were bloodshot, and he was ruthless. "Mrs. Wen was hidden by you, wasn't she?!"
That's why she kept stopping him here. If he found Madam Wen earlier, would the emperor change his mind?
It's all her fault!
"Master Cao, I am just a woman and I don't know what you are talking about. If you don't understand something, you can visit my family. I believe they can answer your questions."
She waved her hand, and the people around her gathered around her tacitly, protecting her in the middle.
But there was no fear on the woman's face. She strode forward, as if she was sure that no one would dare to stop her.
"Sir Cao, the Prime Minister's Mansion awaits your arrival!"
Prime Minister?!
Prime Minister Qin!
Cao An looked at the woman's receding back and finally remembered her identity.
I heard that Prime Minister Qin had a granddaughter who was born weak, so she was raised in a temple on the mountain since she was young, away from the dust. Even when she got married, she found a man from the underworld, and there was no such person among the powerful and wealthy.
The granddaughter of Prime Minister Qin's family was famous far and wide, and her talent was at the top of the list among the noble ladies in Shengjing.
But the youngest sister was rarely heard from.
Everyone had previously speculated that Prime Minister Qin's granddaughter must be ugly and could not be seen in public, so she was sent to the mountains to avoid bringing shame to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
But Prime Minister Qin was a low-key person. The only time he was extravagant was when he celebrated the birthday of his little granddaughter. Not only did he personally select the gifts, but he also held a grand banquet and invited the people in the city to drink porridge for free for three days, which made everyone notice the existence of this young lady in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Cao An follows the emperor closely, so naturally he knows more than others.
Once upon a time, the emperor had thought of arranging a marriage for her, and the man he chose was from the empress dowager's mother's family, in order to improve his relationship with Prime Minister Qin.
However, Prime Minister Qin, who was always easy to talk to, refused sternly.
Within a few days, news spread that the young lady had become engaged, which completely dispelled the emperor's idea.
Because of this, the emperor and his ministers were very cold to each other for a while, and it was only later that they slowly returned to their previous state.
From this we can see that this young lady is the most beloved person in Prime Minister Qin’s heart!
She asked her to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion?
Does he dare?!
Cao An hurried back to the palace, but he was stopped outside the imperial study.
"Eunuch Cao, the emperor is angry now and won't see anyone." Li Fuan stood outside the door and stopped Cao An. He and Cao An had always been enemies, and now that he had seized the opportunity, how could he let it go?
"Li Fuan, don't try to take advantage of my misfortune here! Get out of the way, I want to see the emperor!"
"Oh! What kind of temper is Lord Cao having? The emperor doesn't want to see outsiders. Are you going to force the emperor to see you?"
Li Fuan's eyes almost rolled up to the sky, but he refused to give way. This was the emperor's personal order, not his fake imperial decree, so why should Cao An pass?
When the two were on the verge of a fight, Cao An's godson bent over and ran over, tugging at Cao An's sleeve, "Godfather, calm down first and follow me."
Cao An snorted coldly at Li Fuan, "Let's see how long you can be so rampant!"
He followed his godson to a secluded place. Along the way, Cao An didn't even have a break, and now he was turned away by the emperor. His entire back was soaked!
"What exactly is going on?"
When Cao An was outside the palace, he kept a trick up his sleeve. His godson seemed inconspicuous, but he was an expert at getting information.
The less sense of existence a person has, the harder it is for him to be discovered.
"The emperor was still waiting for news from you, godfather, but after lunch, Prime Minister Qin suddenly asked for an audience with several adults. I don't know what they talked about in there, but not long after they came out, the emperor issued an edict."
Prime Minister of Qin?
The woman just now, plus Prime Minister Qin, made it impossible for Cao An not to think too much.
Could it be that all this has something to do with Prime Minister Qin?
But why did he help Wen Zhi? Wen Zhi was recommended by the Queen Mother and had nothing to do with Prime Minister Qin. Could there be some unknown secret?
Moreover, Wen Zhi is the best scapegoat. With him as the scapegoat, the things the emperor did will not be discovered.
If we let him go, won't the emperor be worried that those people will find out who is behind all this?
too weird!
Cao An was puzzled by the emperor's unreasonable behavior. He wanted to ask the emperor for clarification right away, but thinking of Li Fuan's appearance just now, he knew that as long as the surname Li was there, he would have no chance to get close to the emperor.
"Well, you do as I say..."
Cao An whispered instructions to his godson. He spoke carefully, fearing that if he got something wrong, everything would fail.
But there is no way now. Although this kid is easily nervous, he is the only one who can do this.
His life must not be lost here!