Chapter 932: Chapter 932: Delivering the Message

The Fourth Prince in bed was awakened by the noise.

He opened his eyes and saw Consort Rong, then pouted, "Mother—"

Consort Rong hurried to soothe him, "It’s okay, it’s okay. Is Yong Er feeling unwell? Quickly tell Mother."

The Fourth Prince’s nosebleed had already been wiped clean by the palace maids. He suddenly sat up, "I want to beat that dead girl!"

Consort Rong’s face fell, "Which maid hit you?"

"Mother, call someone to bring her over, press her to the ground and let you hit her!"

The Fourth Prince shouted, "It’s that Ruru!"

Consort Rong squinted her eyes, "The old daughter of the Duke?"

Consort Rong had long been aware of the Duke’s daughter accompanying the Third Princess as a study companion, naturally understanding the Empress’s intentions.

She had always wanted to win over the Duke, but despite several hints from the Rong Family, the Duke simply ignored them.

Moreover, Yun Jiao’s refusal to visit the Rong Mansion to treat Qin Yan had made Consort Rong utterly despise the Duke’s family.

In her eyes, the Duke Mansion was now siding with the Empress, making them her enemies. She had seized opportunities to subtly suggest to the Emperor that the Duke and his son held high positions and might harbor rebellious ambitions, but the Emperor remained unmoved.

Today, with the kid from the Duke of England ending up in her hands, if she didn’t show the Duke Mansion a tough stance, she wouldn’t deserve to be the Noble Consort!

Consort Rong ordered the palace maid, "Go, bring that little girl to me." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

The palace maid, accompanied by two robust women, headed towards the Eastern Palace.

Grand Tutor Xie was in the middle of a lecture when the palace maid arrived at the door and bowed.

Grand Tutor Xie paused and frowned, "What’s the matter?"

The palace maid replied, "Noble Consort wishes to summon Jiang Ruru for questioning."

Grand Tutor Xie glanced at Ruru seated below. The little girl’s eyes were round, her face cherubic, bursting with an indescribable innocence and charm.

He calmly said, "No, we’re in the middle of a lesson. If Noble Consort wishes to question, it will have to wait until after class."

The palace maid hesitated, not daring to confront the tutor, and withdrew.

Xie Heng turned to glance at Ruru, who, unaware of the impending situation, was looking at him with a carefree smile.

Xie Heng grew anxious; Grandpa could only stall for so long, and when the class ended, Ruru would still be taken away by them.

Looking again at Ruru’s maid, who stood dumbly outside, not knowing to seek help.

The more Xie Heng thought, the more anxious he became. He took advantage of the moment when Grand Tutor Xie turned around and ducked out of the classroom.

Outside, he whispered to Ruru’s maid, "Quickly go find your Lord Chief Minister. Noble Consort wants to question Ruru; she might suffer from it."

The maid was on the brink of tears, "But I don’t know where to find my lord!"

Xie Heng stomped his feet, "Fool, never mind, I’ll go!"

He briskly walked out, leaving the courtyard, and seeing no one around, ran for a stretch.

He sometimes visited Grand Tutor Xie at the front since he was also a Cabinet member. Thus, he knew the Cabinet was located in the front courtyard of the Imperial Palace.

Xie Heng alternated between walking and running, gasping when he finally arrived at the Cabinet office, thanking heaven that Jiang Youzhi was there reviewing memorials.

Xie Heng quickly explained the situation.

Jiang Youzhi tossed aside the memorial and swiftly exited.

He walked quickly and, while walking, asked Xie Heng to clarify the whole sequence of events.

After thoroughly understanding, Jiang Youzhi said, "You did well; thank you very much today."

He paused, "Stay here for now, so Consort Rong’s palace maid doesn’t spot you, to avoid trouble."

Xie Heng nodded and slowed his steps.