Too high to reach

Chapter 335 The road is long and difficult
When the Crown Prince returned to his residence, he was furious, smashing teapots and teacups all over the floor...

This is going to be troublesome. Not to mention that the original plan will be ruined... what's worse is that more bad things will happen.

We need to quickly gather people to discuss countermeasures, analyze the potential losses, and devise appropriate response plans.

In the large study, candles burned all night long.

In contrast, Li Jing was much more relaxed and cheerful. Although the situation was unexpected, and he still had to lead a team to analyze the situation and devise countermeasures, he was an indirect beneficiary, and even the group's discussion was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

He was still able to go back to his room and sleep normally, joking with Mo Yi: "The thing you chose didn't come in handy."

"Then why didn't you go with him? Maybe you could have pulled him down with you," Mo Yi asked.

"It's not that easy. You have to understand, things always turn around when they reach their extreme. The Emperor is in poor health and prefers things to be done slowly. He doesn't want any major upheavals. Although I have some information, I can't just throw it away before I've figured out a solution, or it'll all turn into a mess. But who would do that?"

Li Jing stroked his chin thoughtfully, "...I saw the expression on Prince Yong'an's face today...but if it was him, what was his purpose?"

The Emperor has quite a few sons, and even grandsons. The key is that he has me...

That Yong'an guy, does he really think he can surpass me just because he has some ability?!

Mo Yi suddenly remembered something and giggled.

"What are you laughing at?" Li Jing was lost in thought when Mo Yi interrupted her and asked.

"It's nothing..." Mo Yi didn't say anything, but her face turned red, and she kept laughing, bending over backward.

"Will you tell me or not?!" Seeing how cute she looked, Li Jing tickled her.

As a result, Mo Yi dodged with both hands and feet, laughing so hard she could hardly breathe, tears streaming down her face.

"Don't move, don't move... I'll talk, I'll talk, okay..." Mo Yi begged for mercy.

Li Jing then stopped and took a handkerchief to wipe her tears.

After recovering for a while with groans, Mo Yi said, "It's not that I don't want to say it, but these words are rather malicious. Whether they are true or false, it's not something a woman like me should say."

"I am your husband."

"Yes. But even between husband and wife, not everything can be said."

"Huh? You often hide things from me?" Li Jing's hand moved towards her armpit again...

"No, no! Alright, alright... I'll tell you... I once suspected that Prince Yong'an and Consort Dong had an affair..."

Li Jing stopped, her face turning serious. "Are you serious?"

"How could I know if it's true or false? I'm just making things up based on some clues." So, she analyzed everything she had seen before, including the silver notes that Consort Dong had used to buy things at the shop, and the small courtyard she had investigated.

Li Jing, however, didn't show any interest in gossip; instead, he remained very serious. Seeing that Mo Yi had finished speaking, he stopped talking, stood up, hugged her briefly, and hurried towards the front study.

That night, I stayed up all night again.

……

In the palace, the Empress's expression was grave. "Has the Emperor returned?"

"Your Majesty, he hasn't returned."

The Empress sighed. How could such a thing have happened! If they really dug deeper, let alone the losses caused, it would be good enough if they didn't even get the Crown Prince out.

Who's behind this?

Li Jing?
Could his hand have reached that far? That shouldn't be possible...

She knew that Li Jing had spent a lot of time and energy pacifying the border over the years.

Although he has businesses, money, and connections, he still needs to support an army!

The resources provided by the imperial court were insufficient to support him in completing these tasks so early. Therefore, his energy and financial resources could not cover such a long distance.

If someone helps him, it's still possible...

Who else will it be?
……

The next morning, when paying their respects to the Crown Princess, she appeared serious and reprimanded many of her concubines and mistresses.

Then, he kept Mo Yuan behind and gave her a few instructions: "You're usually quite carefree and often go out on your own. Since the master has agreed, I'm too lazy to care. But these next few days, you need to behave yourself. If the master is in a bad mood, don't do anything to offend him. If you anger the master and he punishes you, I won't speak up for you."

Looking at the Crown Princess, who was usually gentle and unhurried, her face was now solemn.

Has something happened to the Crown Prince?
Mo Yuan muttered to herself, but she didn't dare to ask any more questions. She thanked the Crown Princess softly and obediently went back to her room.

After sending everyone away, one person remained in the room, grinning silently for a long time.

Live it!

You've ruined me!

Hmph! I'm just too tough for you. Anyone who dares to have bad intentions towards me... you'll be in big trouble!
Now... he won't have time to think about "those things" anymore, right? Oh dear, this is just like... someone handing you a pillow when you're sleepy!
I can finally breathe a sigh of relief...

Hopefully, from this moment on, this bastard will start having bad luck, and bad luck will just keep coming...

No! And please don't...

Oh dear, if he really committed a capital crime, what will happen to the people in the manor?
Or perhaps it was the kind of crime that would lead to being exiled thousands of miles away, which meant she would have to go with them? She pointed at herself and asked, standing up and pacing around the room.

I haven't earned any merit yet. Even if something happens to him and he falls from power, Mo Yi can't just ask the prince to save me, can he?
Oh no, this part wasn't planned out properly...

did not expect……

What exactly happened to that prince?
……

Mrs. Zhang has been feeling down lately.

Why is my perfectly healthy son acting like this again?

He had two big dark circles under his eyes and a mouthful of blisters.

He seemed distracted and preoccupied... I haven't heard anything about what happened.

Sure enough, I've been talking to him for ages, but he hasn't responded at all.

"Debao? Mother is talking to you!" Madam Zhang reserved all her good temper for her husband and son.

"Huh?" Zhang Debao came back to his senses. "Mother, I was just daydreaming."

"Are you OK?"

"It's alright. Please tell me..."

Mrs. Zhang felt uneasy. She looked at her husband; as soon as the weather turned cooler, he started wearing more layers. Even when sitting in his recliner reading, he needed a thin blanket... "Debao, no matter what happens, you must tell your mother. After all, I have more experience than you. Even if I'm wrong, I won't scold you."

"Mother, I know. It's really nothing."

"Then let's meet at Longquan Temple with the Fang family. It's not too cold now, and the scenery is beautiful. The two of us will accompany your father for a walk, and then we'll have some tofu pudding at Longquan Temple. As for you, talk to Miss Fang more. Although I like that girl because she's capable and has a stable personality, I still hope that you can get along well with your wife. Only in this way will life be fulfilling, just like your father and I..."

Uncle Zhang, however, held the book and chuckled softly, "Let's not be exactly the same. At least, let's both be in better health."

The couple looked at each other and smiled.

Seeing his parents' expressions, Zhang Debao felt even more confused.

Suddenly, the doorman came in and said, "Sir, someone has delivered a letter to you at the door. They say they want to hand it to you personally."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Debao rushed out without even saying a word to his father and mother.

"Hey!?" Just as Mrs. Zhang was about to call him back, her husband started coughing...

As he stepped outside, he saw Xiao Shuan's father, who was bowing to Zhang Debao with a silly grin on his face. "Master said this letter should be delivered to you."

Zhang Debao quickly took it, turned around and went back to the gatehouse, hurriedly opened the letter to read it.

It was written by Mo Yuan.

She went to see Moy, and said, "Everything is settled!"

The letter was very passionate and seemed full of confidence, as if she had found a bright path and was brimming with confidence.

Of course, this letter used a lot of coded language, "so that others who see it... won't understand it."

And only Zhang Debao could understand it.

Looking at her lively writing, it seems like she can orchestrate everything and feels a great sense of accomplishment...

But Zhang Debao's heart was ice-cold.

She was a weak woman who wanted to find out useful information in the Crown Prince's residence and then pass it on to His Highness Prince Qi in order to gain merit.

He gave a bitter smile.

Let's put aside the fact that they actually obtained a major secret and brought down the Crown Prince, could His Highness Prince Qi get her out of trouble...?

The immediate problem is: what if she gets caught before we even find out anything?
She'll probably be gone in an instant!

God!

His mind was completely blank.

After a moment of stunned silence, she went outside and gave Xiao Shuan's father a tip. "Tell your master I understand. Also tell her that things aren't that urgent, I'm still thinking of ways, and she should be very careful..."

Xiao Shuan's father readily agreed, and then happily drove off in his donkey cart.

Zhang Debao sighed deeply. He had no idea where this woman was going to take him...