Chapter 134 Just click it
Mei Chengan sighed and said.
"Please write down clearly what the Crown Prince told you and what he asked you to do, and then express your strong condemnation of Fan Xian's deception of the Emperor. However, considering that Fan Xian is the person chosen by His Majesty after all, I dare not act rashly. So I would like to ask His Majesty's opinion first. Don't ask whether I should agree to the Crown Prince's request, just ask what to do."
Mei Zhili stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction. Having his son thinking for him saved him a lot of trouble.
"If His Majesty does not allow it, how should I reply to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Mei Chengan looked at his father with resentment.
"You said... No, why do you ask me this?"
Mei Zhili glared.
"Just tell me when I ask you. Why waste so much time talking? Don't you like asking questions? Why, you ask me instead of me asking you? Just tell me now and stop wasting time."
"..."
Mei Cheng'an didn't know either. The boomerang flew back and pierced him with a "pop" sound.
"You... just tell the truth. Just say that you have asked His Majesty, and then repeat His Majesty's reply to the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince will not blame you. After all, you have expressed your position to him before, and you have helped him a lot by telling him His Majesty's attitude. He won't lose anything!"
Mei Zhili thought for a moment and waved his hand.
"Father knows, you can go now."
"..."
Mei Chengan was very depressed.
"Dad, I haven't made you angry recently, have I? I've answered your questions and given you advice, but your attitude towards me is not appropriate. You are not the kind of person who would destroy a bridge after crossing it."
Mei Zhili took a sip of tea slowly.
"I'll tear it down, what can you do to me?"
"..."
good good!
Mei Chengan got up and left.
"I'll tell my mother and ask her to judge for me!"
Mei Zhili was startled and quickly put down the teacup.
"Stop!"
Mei Cheng'an stopped and turned back to look at Mei Zhili with sidelong glances.
Mei Zhili took a deep breath and put on a smiling face.
"Look at you, son. Dad was just joking with you, but you took it seriously. Dad's wording was inappropriate. There's no need to tell your mother about such a small matter."
Mei Cheng'an looked at his father with sidelong glances, as he was speaking insincerely.
"late!"
After saying that, he quickly slipped out of the study without looking back, and the angry roar of Mei Zhili came from behind him!
"How dare you, brat!"
Mei Cheng'an always adhered to the principle of taking revenge on the spot and never leaving it overnight. After coming out of the study, he went straight to the backyard and found his mother to explain to her the ugly face of his father who only paid tribute to others.
Mrs. Mei was so angry when she heard this. This old man was really too much. He actually dared to do this to her beloved son. Mrs. Mei swore to Mei Chengan that she would definitely vent his anger for him.
Mei Chengan came out from the backyard with a smile on his face and returned to his own yard leisurely.
After an incense stick of time, a secret letter was sent from Mei Mansion all the way to the palace.
Royal study room.
Emperor Qing was taking a nap on the couch when Eunuch Hou walked in with a secret memorial in his hands, his steps slow and gentle.
Eunuch Hou stopped in front of the couch and observed Emperor Qing's condition. Seeing that Emperor Qing still had his eyes closed and his breathing was regular, he quietly stepped aside, intending to report again after Emperor Qing woke up.
The afternoon sunlight, the quiet imperial study, and the refreshing and peaceful scent of agarwood always make people drowsy. Eunuch Hou is no exception. Although he is standing, he feels his eyelids are getting heavier.
Just when he was about to nod off, Emperor Qing's voice suddenly reached his ears.
"What is that in your hand?"
Eunuch Hou perked up all of a sudden. He glanced at Emperor Qing, whose posture had not changed but whose eyes were open, and took two quick steps forward, bowed, and answered.
"Your Majesty, Lord Mei Zhilimei has delivered a secret report to the palace."
Emperor Qing's tone was doubtful.
"Mei Zhili? That's new. What does this old man need to report secretly?"
After saying this, he whitewashed the eunuch Hou.
"Bring it here and let me see it."
Eunuch Hou handed the memorial to Emperor Qing and then stepped aside.
Emperor Qing opened the memorial and began to read it. As he read, the corners of his mouth curled up.
After a long time, Emperor Qing closed the memorial and stretched out his hand to hand it out.
"You should also take a look."
"Yes!"
Eunuch Hou hurried forward to take it, opened it, quickly scanned it, then closed the letter and said.
"Thanks to Lord Mei for delivering the news in advance, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince knows about Teng Zijing's affairs and wants to use this to convict Fan Xian."
Emperor Qing tilted his head and smiled.
"This Mei Zhili is an old sly guy. He feels embarrassed and throws the problem to me!"
Eunuch Hou thought for a moment and said.
"Your Majesty, you have to take action now. Otherwise, Fan Xian's life or death is in danger. Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has set his sights on Teng Zijing, he will not stop until he catches him and convicts Fan Xian."
Emperor Qing's mouth curled up, and he was in a good mood. The prince's eyesight has improved, and he immediately caught Fan Xian's weak spot.
After thinking for a moment, Emperor Qing said.
"Go write back to Mei Zhili and ask him to follow the prince's instructions."
Eunuch Hou was stunned for a moment.
"Then Fan Xian is..."
Eunuch Hou could not continue speaking because Emperor Qing closed his eyes.
"Yes!"
Eunuch Hou bowed and left.
……
After receiving the reply, Mei Zhili sent someone to call Mei Chengan to his study.
Mei Chengan yawned.
"Dad, what's the matter that's so urgent?"
Mei Zhili directly handed him the note with Emperor Qing’s reply.
Mei Cheng'an took it and looked at it. It said, "Just follow the prince's orders."
Using his internal energy to shatter the note into pieces, Mei Cheng'an looked at Mei Zhili.
"With your Majesty's support, you can just follow his orders. Why did you call me here specially...?"
Mei Zhili said.
"Isn't Fan Xian your friend? Shouldn't you inform him in advance?"
Mei Cheng'an yawned again. "Since His Majesty has allowed you to arrest Teng Zijing, I'm sure he will make corresponding arrangements accordingly. If I tell Fan Xian in advance and he informs Teng Zijing that he has escaped, wouldn't that just cause trouble for you and His Majesty?"
Mei Zhili thought so too and said after thinking for a while.
"Do you know where Teng Zijing lives? If you know, just tell me directly, and it will save you the trouble."
Mei Cheng'an didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It was impossible to save trouble in this way.
"I really don't know about this. You should send someone to check it yourself."
Mei Zhili nodded.
"Okay, then go back and have some rest. Look at how you're yawning."
After Mei Cheng'an left, Mei Zhili first sent someone to tell the prince that he would act according to his instructions.
He then sent someone to convey a message to the governor, asking him to investigate Teng Zijing's whereabouts and address.
Then he sent someone to greet the squad leader and asked them to be on standby at all times.
……
Mei Cheng'an returned to his yard and had just laid down for a while when he was woken up again.
Mei Cheng'an leaned over and sat up. Why was it so difficult to take a nap?
"What happened again? Who is it this time?"
Seeing that the young master had learned how to answer quickly after being disturbed, Hongshu couldn't help but cover his mouth and laugh.
"Master, Mr. Fan Xian is here and is waiting for you in the front hall."
Mei Cheng'an went to the front hall with an unhappy look on his face, and said something when he saw Fan Xian coming up.
"Do you know that disturbing someone during lunch break is extremely unethical! Even immoral!"
Fan Xian said.
"Oh? Really? Is that worse than eavesdropping on people's conversations?"
"..."
Mei Cheng'an sat down opposite him, leaned on the table, and spoke weakly.
"Why did you come to see me?"
Fan Xian laughed.
"As for you, it's already 3 . and it's been two or three hours since lunch. Isn't that enough time for you to sleep? Why are you still so sleepy?"
Mei Chengan rested his chin on the table and sighed.
"Oh, let's not talk about it. It's all tears. What did you come to me for?"
Fan Xian laughed.
"The girl with chicken legs is Lin Wan'er."
Mei Chengan didn't even blink.
"Oh, so."
Fan Xian's tone was filled with excitement.
"So I won't cancel the engagement!"
Mei Chengan knocked on the table.
"Speak the key."
Fan Xian was unhappy.
"Can you please give me some reaction? I told Ruoruo that he mentioned the prince to me, and I told Teng Zijing that he also mentioned the prince to me. I'm so confused. I just want to share my joy with others. Why is it so difficult?"
Mei Chengan sat up straight and laughed.
"Hahahahahahahaha, that's great, I'm so happy for you!"
After saying this, he restrained his smile and put his chin on the table again.
"That's okay."
"..."
Fan Xian rolled his eyes and gave Mei Chengan the middle finger.
Mei Chengan simply ignored it.
"Anything else?"
Fan Xian looked unhappy.
"Gone."
Mei Chengan pointed to the door.
"Go slowly and don't send me away!"
Fan Xian pretended not to hear anything and followed Mei Cheng'an's example, resting his chin on the table and placing his arms under the table.
"Lin Wan'er has a friend, I think her name is Ling'er. Do you know this person?"
Mei Chengan hummed.
"Ye Ling'er, the only daughter of Ye Zhong, the garrison commander of Kyoto. Grandmaster Ye Liuyun is her great uncle. Why are you suddenly asking about her? Did you meet her?"
Fan Xian was stunned.
"Grand...Grandmaster? That crazy girl is so powerful?"
Mei Cheng'an's eyes lit up when he heard this. It sounded like there was a story behind it. He sat up, put his arms on the table, supported his chin with his palms, and asked with interest.
"What happened? Did you have a conflict with her?"
Fan Xian followed suit and changed his posture, his chin aching.
"Ah, when I was sending Lin Wan'er home, I ran into her just as I got out of the carriage. She attacked me as soon as she heard my name. Fortunately, I was quick to avoid her. I didn't attack her because I saw that she was Wan'er's friend. Now that I think about it, I accidentally saved my life."
When Mei Chengan heard this, he urged him to tell the follow-up.
"Don't be so quick to sigh, finish the story first. You avoided it, and then what?"
Fan Xian was about to continue speaking when he suddenly stopped and looked at Mei Chengan with contempt.
"Are you not sleepy now?"
Mei Chengan quickly waved his hands.
"I'm not sleepy anymore. I feel refreshed. Please continue talking."
It was a rare opportunity to take the initiative, so Fan Xian continued to maneuver.
"Are you still going to chase me away?"
Mei Chengan slammed the table.
"Who is it? Who dares to chase you away? Tell me, I'll take care of him for you. That's too rude!"
Fan Xian rolled his eyes and thought that it was enough to stop there. If he continued to do so, he was afraid that his fellow villager would get angry.
……
(End of this chapter)
