sjar Chapter 140 So what?
Chapter 140 So what?
Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien took a detour to the outskirts of the north city, planning to go into Shishang Show House at night to cause trouble.
The moon on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month was big and round, and the moonlight was as bright as a silver thread.
Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien easily sneaked into the lingerie workshop. At this time, the embroiderers were all resting and the workshop door was locked.
Qiao Zien opened the lock and Chen Ruotong entered the workshop. She took away all the finished underwear in the warehouse, large amounts of fabrics of various colors, needles and threads, scissors, and even the tables and stools used to make underwear.
Only four walls remained in the workshop.
Chen Ruotong laughed inwardly: "Liang Zhilan, I asked you to send people to chase me and almost broke your legs. Now I will make you suffer heavy losses and make you so angry that your liver hurts.
I wonder how Butler Qiao will handle this matter tomorrow morning when work starts?"
"And how should Liang Zhilan deal with Tian?"
"And how will Tian treat Butler Qiao?"
Chen Ruotong found this series of questions extremely interesting. One question led to another, as if a wonderful drama was about to be staged.
"Hehehe..." Thinking of this, Chen Ruotong couldn't help but laugh softly.
After they left the workshop, Qiao Zien said with some concern, "You made quite a big noise. Liang Zhilan and Tian Shi will start to suspect you, right?"
He knew that doing so might attract other people's attention and speculation, but it would not stop Chen Ruotong's actions.
Chen Ruotong raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a sly smile, and replied softly: "So what? Do they have evidence? Do they think I have the ability to do this? It's not something that can be moved away by just one or two people! I must leave them a big gift before I leave! Hehehe..."
Her tone was full of confidence and pride, as if she had already planned everything. For Liang Zhilan and Tian, this incident was undoubtedly a heavy blow. Chen Ruotong cleverly took advantage of this opportunity to put them in trouble.
After taking over the Shichangxiufang workshop, the two drove an electric car around the two prefectures and arrived at the north gate of Pingyang Prefecture.
Chen Ruotong entered the space with her car and people, waiting for the dawn.
In the early morning, before the sun rises, the sky is already turning pale.
Chen Ruotong gently brought Qiao Zien out of the space, and then quietly waited for the city gate to open. When the city gate finally opened slowly, they entered the city smoothly and finally returned to the Chen Mansion.
At this time, Chen Sanhe was about to board a carriage to go to the capital to look for Chen Ruotong. He was filled with worry and anxiety, because Chen Ruotong had been away from the capital for many days and her family was very worried about her safety.
At this moment, Chen Sanhe suddenly heard a familiar voice: "Brother San, are you going to work in Huicui Building so early?" He turned around and was surprised to find that it was Chen Ruotong standing in front of him.
Chen Ruotong saw her relatives and said with a cheerful smile, "Third brother, I'm back!"
Chen Sanhe smiled and said, "Fourth brother, you are back. Grandpa and grandma have been talking about you all day. This morning, they specially asked me to go out of the city to find you and told you to come home quickly!"
Chen Ruotong felt a warm feeling in her heart. She knew that her family was always thinking about her and waiting for her to come home for a reunion.
When Old Lady Chen saw her eldest granddaughter, she was so excited that she hugged Chen Ruotong tightly and refused to let go, tears welling up in her eyes. "My grandson is finally back. I was so worried. We don't want to lose you again! From now on, wherever my grandson goes, I will follow him!"
Chen Ruotong's nose was also sour. She patted Old Lady Chen on the back and said, "Grandma, I'm fine, aren't I? From now on, your grandson should take you with him wherever he goes."
This scene also touched Qiao Zien. He also longed for this kind of passionate family affection, but the Hou Mansion could not give it to him. He wanted to join in and become a member of the Chen family. But he did not dare and could not confess to Gu Chuan. He was afraid of rejection, afraid of losing, afraid of contempt, and too much fear, which made him extremely tormented!
Beijing Marquisate
Early in the morning on the 17th day of the first lunar month, before daybreak, Qiao Zhenbang had already put on his solemn court robes and prepared to go to the palace to attend the morning court.
Today, he has an important mission - to request the emperor to issue an edict to enthrone his son Qiao Zien as the crown prince.
As the morning sun shone on the golden roof of the palace, Emperor Xuanwu sat on the dragon throne, looking down majestically at the ministers below. The ministers reported to the emperor on important state affairs one after another, and the atmosphere was serious and tense.
Finally, after other court officials finished reporting on state affairs, Qiao Zhenbang saw the right moment, stepped out of the queue steadily, bowed respectfully and said, "Long live the emperor! I, Qiao Zhenbang, have come here today to ask the emperor to confer the title of the heir apparent to the loyal and brave Marquis's mansion on my son Qiao Zien..."
The emperor thought of the smart, handsome, and young Qiao Zien at the Lantern Festival, and he couldn't help but feel a little fond of him. He felt that this young man had an extraordinary temperament and wisdom, and was worthy of praise.
Now, Qiao Zhenbang proposed to enthrone Qiao Zien as the crown prince, which is undoubtedly a happy thing.
So Emperor Xuanwu said, "Okay, Minister Qiao, please stand up. Xiao Lizi, go to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's mansion this afternoon to announce the decree!"
Qiao Zhenbang said gratefully, "Thank you, Lord!"
After the court was dismissed, Qiao Zhenbang hurried back to the Marquis' Mansion.
He ordered the servants and maids to clean the courtyard and prepare for the imperial edict.
When Qiao Zirui learned that Qiao Zien had left, he felt more cheerful and went out to bask in the sun. When he saw the servants suddenly busy, he asked curiously, "Qiao Lu, what are you busy with? Are there any important guests coming to your house?"
Qiao Lu was a servant in Qiao Zhenbang's courtyard, and he knew a lot about the major and new events in the Qiao Mansion. Qiao Zirui's current situation was worrying, and everyone could see it. He was not afraid that Qiao Zirui would go crazy, so he did not hide it and said, "Sir, the angel will come to the mansion to announce the decree in the afternoon. The master asked us to clean up carefully to welcome the imperial decree!"
"Imperial decree? What imperial decree?"
"My Lord, I heard from the Master that this is an imperial decree to appoint the eldest son as the Crown Prince!"
After hearing this, Qiao Zirui felt dizzy and his chest felt like it was hit hard by a punch. The pain was so severe that he could hardly breathe.
He stared at the front with eyes wide open in disbelief, his lips trembling as he let out a shrill scream: "Why? Why? Why did Qiao Zien want to snatch my position as the crown prince? Why didn't he stay in Pingyang Mansion? What did he come back for?..."
Qiao Zirui became more and more agitated, his face turned pale. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails dug deep into his palms, blood flowed down his fingers, but he was completely unaware.
Qiao Zirui ran back to the house, and the sound of porcelain falling to the ground and breaking was heard.
The room was in a mess, with broken porcelain pieces and water stains all over the floor. His eyes were filled with despair and madness, and he shouted loudly: "None of this is true! I am the prince! I am the prince!"
Qiao Zirui's emotions completely collapsed, and he began to smash things crazily, smashing everything in the room. While smashing, he screamed hysterically, as if he wanted to vent all his pain and anger.
Sometimes he cried, sometimes he laughed, sometimes he cursed, and sometimes he threw things. Qiao Zirui's behavior was horrifying. He had completely lost his mind and was in a state of madness, immersed in his own world and unable to extricate himself.