manynovel Chapter 227 Exchange Conditions
Chapter 227 Exchange Conditions
"I have to remind you that just because Tong Huai'an and I are easy to talk to doesn't mean that other forces are easy to talk to. You'd better consider my advice seriously, so as not to end up with nothing. I always only care about the results when doing things, so don't force me to use force."
The second prince's eyes turned cold. If Jiang Youzhen didn't obey, then don't blame him for being cruel. For talents who haven't grown up, he thinks memorials and lists are more important.
Jiang Youzhen's face also darkened. She hated being threatened the most in her life.
"That depends on whether you can impress me, and I'm a soft-hearted person. Even rabbits will bite when they're irritated, let alone humans."
Jiang Youzhen sneered, "What do you think if I burn those things?"
The second prince gritted his teeth and said, "You are courting disaster. I have warned you just now that others will not be able to persuade people with emotion or reason like I do. If you really provoke them, not only will you not get any benefits, but your family will also be in danger. That's all I have to say. Please think carefully!"
As he spoke, he suddenly opened the curtain. When he saw Tong Huaian waiting not far outside, he said coldly, "Tell him to go to Zhiyuan Teahouse and wait."
The carriage made a squeaking sound as it moved on the floor tiles. Jiang Youzhen glanced at the Second Prince who was resting with his eyes closed and noticed a little dark spot under his eye sockets.
Tsk tsk! It seems that she is not so calm! If you ask for help, you should have the attitude of asking for help. She doesn't accept threats.
The carriage soon arrived at the entrance of the teahouse. The Second Prince looked at Jiang Youzhen who was about to get off the carriage and couldn't help but said, "I still advise you to be cautious. You belong to the party you give the things to. Tong Huaian has some friendship with you, but you have to consider the power behind him."
Jiang Youzhen smiled at him, "Second Master, you worry too much. I am just a commoner. How can I rise to such a height? I just want to exchange those things for conditions that are favorable to me. I am an ignorant country farmer and I can't think so much."
The second prince rolled his eyes, pulled Jiang Youzhen who was getting off the carriage, and with a stride of his long legs, he got off the carriage before her.
Jiang Youzhen clung to the bicycle frame and curled his lips immediately. What’s the big deal about having long legs?
When the three of them arrived at the private room on the second floor, Tong Huaian had already arrived. He saw Jiang Youzhen and the Second Prince walk in together. He was not surprised, after all, he could see the Second Prince at the entrance of the private school.
It was just that when he asked Jiang Youzhen about this matter just now, Jiang Youzhen didn't tell the truth, which made him a little hurt. He thought that he and Jiang Youzhen had a close relationship, and Jiang Youzhen should choose him first, but he didn't expect that Jiang Youzhen didn't trust him.
"My name is Tong Huaian, and I'm here to pay my respects to the Second Prince!" Tong Huaian bowed deeply as soon as he came up.
Jiang Youzhen just felt a toothache. Before her identity was revealed, she could still pretend she didn't know. But now that it was revealed, wouldn't she have to perform a big ceremony every time?
"So it's the Second Prince. Please forgive me for being rude." Jiang Youzhen also bowed deeply. How can we negotiate from now on? His status has been suppressed.
"What if I don't forgive you?" The second prince looked at the black hair in front of him. Jiang Youzhen knew how to make people angry and sometimes made him feel bad.
"Your Highness! Jiang Youzhen is just an ordinary country bumpkin. As the saying goes, ignorance is not a crime. Please show mercy, Your Highness."
The second prince was sitting at the top, looking at Tong Huaian who took a step forward, and suddenly felt something strange.
In his previous life, Tong Huaian was dismissive of Jiang Youzhen. Originally, he had some feelings for her as a fellow countryman, but in the end, because of Jiang Youzhen's entanglement, he became extremely disgusted with her.
I didn't expect that in this life, I could actually see Tong Huaian pleading for Jiang Youzhen. It was so novel. But this was not good. Wouldn't this damn girl be so happy?
"You defended her and immediately pleaded for her, but she didn't seem to trust you."
Jiang Youzhen, who was just hanging his head, immediately started to curse: "Fuck, you are so cunning! You started to stir up trouble right away, and you deserve the nickname "Viper" in the book.
"I am from the same hometown as him, and we are close friends, so I will naturally protect him. Your Highness has always been compassionate and caring for the people, so I don't think he would bother her over such a trivial matter."
The second prince sneered. Tong Huaian's mouth was still as sharp as ever.
"Tong Huaian, the iron ore case was given to me by my father to investigate secretly. The fourth brother is overreaching. If my father knew about it, he would definitely not be happy."
"I don't know what Your Highness means. I am just a commoner who just passed the county examination. How dare I interfere in the affairs of the court? I can't help with the dispute between you and the second prince." Tong Huaian felt that Jiang Youzhen must be more inclined to him than the second prince.
The second prince sneered, "You are meaningless, pretending to be ignorant when you know the truth. I know that you are monitoring my every move because of the case of Censor Hu. In fact, we have the same goal, so why should we be on guard against each other? This matter involves the eldest brother, and his position in the heart of the emperor, the fourth brother should be clear. Why don't we unite this time and fight again later."
Tong Huaian was a little surprised. The Second Prince actually proposed to cooperate with the Second Prince? This was really unexpected.
Jiang Youzhen pricked up his ears, "Ouch! Is it really okay for you to discuss so many secrets in front of me like this?" Jiang Youzhen was forced to know so many secrets of the court and the royal family's infighting. He wanted to listen, but he didn't dare to listen.
When the Second Prince raised his head, his eyes happened to fall on Jiang Youzhen's attentive listening yet somewhat conflicted expression, and he actually found it somewhat funny.
Her raised ears and her attentive listening gesture betrayed her.
"Your Highness, I really don't know what you are talking about." Tong Huaian was still stubborn and suspected that the Second Prince had run out of tricks. Didn't he also know that he had no chance of winning?
"I'll give you two days to report back to your master. I'll be waiting for good news."
Seeing that Tong Huaian was about to refuse again, the Second Prince said, "Don't refuse on behalf of your master yet. Although the Fourth Prince made an example of someone who embezzled military pay at the border last time, not much military pay was recovered. Father has always been critical of this case. He must have had a hard time recently, right? If he wants to know where he is, I can lend him a hand."
Tong Huaian was stunned for a moment, then just bowed deeply.
The second prince stood up and looked at Jiang Youzhen, "I'll leave the things with you. I'll send someone to protect you."
He turned to Cen and ordered, "Zhou Hai, dispatch ten guards to protect Master Jiang and his family."
"Yes!"
The second prince glanced at the two of them and turned to leave the private room.
The tea on the table was still steaming. Jiang Youzhen sighed and sat down on the round stool.
"This good tea cannot be wasted."
Tong Huaian was speechless for a long time. When Jiang Youzhen turned around, he found that he was looking at him with a scrutinizing gaze.
"Ahem! Things between you two are quite complicated, huh?"
"The thing is really in your hands, but you told him but didn't tell me." Tong Huaian's voice was a little hoarse, which made Jiang Youzhen feel inexplicably guilty.