ushernet Chapter 558 Involuntary
Chapter 558 Involuntary
"As long as you're doing well, everything can be resolved. I'll leave you some private space to discuss it yourselves."
Chen Er understood that he had used such methods to capture Yang Xiaomei, and he guessed that the woman probably still harbored resentment towards him.
Chen Er didn't want to continue being a third wheel, so he had no choice but to leave the house temporarily with Ma Dazhi and Liu Chengdong.
But as soon as Chen Er stepped out, a guard came to report that a girl named Situ Minyue was outside the door requesting to see him, saying that she had important matters to discuss.
In fact, Chen Er had been reluctant to meet with Situ Minyue recently. After all, Qin Luoshen was a woman who was very jealous. If he talked to any pretty woman for even a little while, Qin Luoshen would probably be consumed by jealousy.
However, Chen Er's ears were also a little hot today. Chen Er always felt that something bad was about to happen, so he quickly told the guard to stop.
Situ Minyue was invited in. Chen Er made her a cup of tea and then asked her with great confusion.
"You just said Zhang Shaoqing has been arrested by Wei Zhengxian's men. Who gave this dog eunuch such audacity? It must be that woman, the Empress Dowager." Chen Er clenched his fists involuntarily, while Situ Minyue continued to sob.
“I don’t know how my father offended Wei Zhongxian. Why is Wei Zhongxian still treating my father like this even after he has been removed from his position as Minister of War? This is simply unacceptable.”
Situ Minyue voiced her doubts, and it's not that she was completely puzzled.
Even Chen Er didn't understand what Wei Zhongxian meant. But after thinking about it carefully, Chen Er finally understood. Zhang Shaoqing had recently been discussing matters with the Emperor, and it was Zhang Shaoqing and himself who were involved. Wei Zhongxian wanted to take action against him.
That's practically impossible, since I still have a little bit of influence.
Wei Zhongxian wanted to know the Emperor's next move, so he had no choice but to take action against Zhang Shaoqing. Therefore, Wei Zhongxian's goal has now been completely achieved. Chen Er sighed and first comforted Situ Minyue with a few words.
"Situ Minyue, you will stay here with us for the time being. Ma Dazhi and Liu Chengdong will protect your personal safety. I will go to the Emperor to discuss countermeasures."
After Chen Er finished speaking, he left. Chen Er knew that this matter could be big or small, and he had to do everything he could to completely rescue Zhang Shaoqing from Wei Zhongxian's hands first.
Otherwise, with Wei Zhongxian's terrifying methods, the older officials probably wouldn't have lasted more than a few days. The current emperor is also frowning.
Although Chen Er has not yet arrived, the emperor's spies have already informed him that something has happened.
"That damned Wei Zhongxian is quite swift. Now that he's captured Zhang Shaoqing, I must go and discuss this with the Empress Dowager."
The Emperor originally wanted to go out, but Chen Er had already arrived, and the Emperor understood the purpose of Chen Er's trip.
"Chen Er, did you come to me because of Zhang Shaoqing's matter? Actually, I'm also very upset about this, and I don't know how to resolve it." The Emperor's words completely enraged Chen Er.
“Your Majesty, why are you saying such discouraging things? Zhang Shaoqing is being targeted by Wei Zhongxian because of you. If you don’t rescue Zhang Shaoqing from Wei Zhongxian’s clutches, which official will cooperate with you in the future?”
Chen Er's words greatly displeased the emperor, but the emperor also understood that there was some truth to what Chen Er said.
"Alright then, we'll split up. I'll go find the Empress Dowager, and you go find Wei Zhongxian. Do everything you can to get Zhang Shaoqing out of Wei Zhongxian's clutches." The Emperor paused after speaking.
“After all, Zhang Shaoqing is getting old and can’t withstand any more hardship. I don’t want Zhang Shaoqing to die in prison.”
After the emperor finished speaking, he left with the eunuchs, leaving Chen Er alone in a daze. Chen Er knew that he had to go see Wei Zhongxian no matter what.
Zhang Shaoqing is now completely imprisoned in a cell.
Wei Zhongxian and Zhang Xingchen stood together coldly: "Zhang Xingchen, I'm temporarily entrusting this matter to you."
"I have great confidence that you can handle this matter very well. The Empress Dowager is also very satisfied with you. If you want to rise through the ranks in the future, it will be very easy for you." Wei Zhongxian's words made Zhang Xingchen smile immediately.
"Wei Zhongxian, you really have a good method. Why are you handing Zhang Shaoqing over to me to deal with now?"
"Aren't you afraid that I'll team up with Chen Er to deal with you?" Zhang Xingchen's words made Wei Zhongxian think for a moment.
“I don’t think you would do that, after all, your beloved Yang Xiaoqian was killed by Chen Er.”
Wei Zhongxian's words completely enraged Zhang Xingchen. Zhang Xingchen didn't want to bring up the matter again, because it was like a wound that Wei Zhongxian had reopened.
Wei Zhongxian didn't forget to rub salt into the wound, causing Zhang Xingchen excruciating pain.
"Don't worry, I will definitely get what you want from this old man."
Zhang Xingchen spoke coldly, and Wei Zhongxian was very satisfied with Zhang Xingchen's performance. Wei Zhongxian clapped his hands and left briefly with his men, leaving only Zhang Xingchen and Zhang Shaoqing staring at each other.
It's just that one person is inside the prison and the other is outside the cell.
Zhang Shaoqing looked at Zhang Xingchen and sneered: "Lord Zhang Xingchen, you are quite the big shot. It's only been a few days since we last met, and you've already become Wei Zhongxian's lackey."
"Where did your fearless spirit go?" Zhang Shaoqing's words made Zhang Xingchen clench his fists involuntarily.
"It was all Chen Er who made me change. Chen Er killed the woman I loved. I wish I could tear Chen Er to pieces. If you cooperate with me today, I will consider our past relationship."
"I won't let you suffer any injustice." Zhang Xingchen paused slightly after saying this, then continued with a cold smile.
"If you dare to utter a single lie today, then I'm sorry, I will definitely teach you a lesson." Zhang Xingchen's words had no effect on intimidation, and Zhang Shaoqing was not afraid at all.
Young Master Zhang is getting old now, and no one knows when he will be laid to rest. Zhang Xingchen is making threats against him.
This had absolutely no effect on Zhang Shaoqing: "I just want to ask you why you arrested me. What evidence do you have that I'm colluding with the enemy?"