klisemfg Chapter 337 The Secret That Spread Across the Capital
Chapter 337 The Secret That Spread Across the Capital
The same thing happened in the men's section.
The second prince was wearing a plain robe today, and walked into the main hall with a gloomy face. He looked out of place among the people in gorgeous clothes.
As soon as the third prince saw him dressed like this, he immediately became angry.
Are you here for a funeral?
He is dressed like this. Does it mean that he has no money to buy clothes?
Thinking of this, the third prince became merciless.
"If you're short of money, just tell me. How dare you wear this kind of clothes? Aren't you afraid of bringing shame to our royal family?"
The Second Prince said coldly, "Third brother, your words are very inhumane. You should know that my cousin..."
"As his cousin, I have to express my condolences."
The Third Prince said sarcastically, "Why, Liang Zhi is dead, and Second Brother is very sad?"
"That beast in human form deserves to die, doesn't it?"
"Who is he, and who are you? Is it necessary for you to mourn for him?"
The crown prince was dressed in brocade clothes, and when he stood next to the second prince, the contrast was really obvious.
One is graceful and dignified, the other is poor and shallow.
He patted the Second Prince on the shoulder and said, "Second brother, you are confused. You may have forgotten why Liang Zhi died."
"If what happened today gets to the emperor's ears, I'm afraid Concubine Liang's house arrest will be extended."
The Second Prince's back tightened and he remembered this.
He was only thinking about disgusting the Third Prince, but forgot that his father would also be unhappy.
Recently, because Concubine Liang was under house arrest, he was not able to enter the palace to disturb her.
As for Gao Peng, although he realized that he was poisoned, he could not find a way to detoxify him. He was extremely anxious and inevitably did not think things through carefully.
The second prince's fingers trembled slightly, and he suppressed his anger: "Big brother is right, I was wrong. Third brother, do you have any extra clothes? I will go and change into one now."
The third prince decisively refused.
"No, I'm taller than you, and my clothes won't fit you."
The more the princes spoke, the angrier they became. Those who had good sense had already avoided them.
Now that he had given them a handle, the Second Prince could only say to the Crown Prince in a good-tempered manner: "Brother, Third Brother's temper..."
"I wonder if Big Brother has any clothes that you can lend me?"
Since they haven't fallen out with each other, on the surface, they are still good brothers.
The second prince is flexible and it is not difficult for him to smile at the crown prince.
The prince was very generous. "I brought two sets. I'll have someone find them for you."
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The second prince changed into his gorgeous clothes again, and the atmosphere in the main hall gradually became lively.
Lu Jiangnian asked with concern, "Your Highness doesn't look well, is he feeling unwell?"
The Crown Prince also asked hurriedly: "I think so too. Second brother must not tire himself out. If Concubine Liang finds out, she will be worried again."
He is just like a caring brother.
The Third Prince shouted, "Crown Prince, I am also your brother, why don't you care about me?"
"I've always favored the second child since I was little."
For a moment, the atmosphere became cold again.
The Second Prince became the focus of everyone's attention. He forced a smile and said, "Thank you for your concern, brother. I just slept a little late last night."
"Are you worried about Concubine Liang?"
The prince said gently, but his eyes were devoid of any warmth, "Father has shown mercy and only confined me to my room. A month will pass quickly."
"However, the Liang family has been behaving badly lately. Second brother should take good care of them."
The third prince took the opportunity to stab him: "That's right!"
"Who in the capital doesn't know the reason why Liang Zhong's engagement was broken off? Although Second Brother is... ahem, used to being idle, he should still pay more attention to keeping his family in check."
He deliberately emphasized the word "idle", and some people covered their mouths and laughed.
The second prince's face was burning.
The Third Prince was clearly saying something with a hidden meaning, deliberately mocking his incompetence.
He saw today that the Third Prince had sided with the Crown Prince!
They sang the same tune, and it turned out that they were in collusion.
No wonder Feng Wei’s affair was exposed.
Presumably, they had been in cahoots for a long time, and the prince had been on guard against him from the beginning.
"Third brother, be careful with your words."
The second prince's voice was cold. "Those who are reckless and reckless will eventually suffer the consequences. You are trying to get the skin of a tiger, and I am afraid that the consequences will be endless."
"ha!"
The Third Prince laughed loudly, "A tiger is always better than a jackal. I hate those hypocritical, hypocritical, and disgusting bastards the most!"
The prince smiled without saying a word, his eyes wandering between the two of them, as if enjoying this farce.
Just as the atmosphere was tense, Lu Jiangnian took a brocade box from Xuan Qing and said, "Second Prince, I have a small gift for you."
The prince pretended to be surprised: "Jiang Nian must have made a mistake. Today is a good day for my third brother."
Lu Jiangnian's expression remained unchanged: "Prince, please understand. The gift for His Highness the Third Prince has already been registered. This..."
He deliberately raised his voice and said, "It was specially prepared for the Second Prince."
The Third Prince's curiosity piqued. "Oh? What goodies has Lord Lu prepared for Second Brother?"
Everyone in the hall looked sideways.
It has always been known that the Crown Prince and the Second Prince have a good relationship, and Lu Jiangnian has frequent interactions with them.
It is not surprising that Lu Jiangnian gave gifts to the second prince. What is strange is that he gave gifts specifically at the first birthday party of the third prince's legitimate son, which is puzzling.
The second prince stared at the brocade box warily but did not reach out to take it.
Lu Jiangnian sneered and suddenly opened the box. "I heard that the Second Prince has been looking for famous doctors to treat his hidden illness. I have specially found a miraculous medicine, 'Da Zhan Xiong Feng San', to help the Second Prince regain his virility!"
He spoke loudly, ensuring that every corner could hear, "After all... His Highness the Second Prince still has no children, which is truly worrying."
The whole hall was in an uproar.
The prince covered his face with a folding fan, but his eyes were full of smiles.
The third prince was much more unrestrained. He laughed loudly, and his laughter shook the sky.
"Second brother, you can't do it?"
"Hahaha, why don't you ask the imperial physician to take a look?"
The prince and Lu Jiangnian only told him to cooperate today, but he didn't know that they had planned such a good show.
Wonderful, wonderful!
The second prince's face turned pale in an instant, and then turned red.
He clenched his hands tightly in his sleeves, his nails digging deep into his palms.
Lu Jiangnian!
How did he know!
Poison, could it be him who poisoned it?
Lu Jiangnian even dared to expose his shortcomings in public!
In front of so many people, his inhumane scandal was exposed to the world!
The prince pretended to be displeased: "Jiang Nian, don't be rude!"
There was no trace of blame in his tone.
The Third Prince was already laughing so hard he was rolling on the floor. "Lu Jiangnian is truly thoughtful! Second Brother, please accept it! Maybe by this time next year, you'll be able to have a legitimate son!"
Everyone around was whispering, and the Second Prince felt dizzy.
He stared at Lu Jiangnian's smug face, wishing he could draw his sword and pierce him on the spot.
But in the end, he just stiffly took the box and squeezed out two words from between his teeth: "I think you heard it wrong, I don't have this disease."
Lu Jiangnian seemed to be hesitant to speak, and finally, as if unable to hold back, he whispered, "Your Highness, why are you so secretive?"
"The matter of offspring cannot be taken lightly."
"That day, the Second Prince... had a hidden illness. He summoned over a dozen renowned doctors to the other courtyard, but to no avail. Imperial Physician Gao privately revealed that the Second Prince was... unlikely to have children."
"I am truly worried about Your Highness, so I sought out this miraculous medicine. Your Highness must try it."
The second prince could no longer bear it and strode away.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the other people at the table looking at him with inquiring eyes, and hatred filled his heart.
After walking out of the Third Prince's Mansion, he threw the brocade box to the ground, and the medicine powder spilled all over the floor.
He stared at the pile of brown powder and suddenly sneered.
"Lu Jiangnian..."
He murmured softly, "I will repay the humiliation of today a hundredfold."
He narrowed his eyes, bloodthirsty murderous intent flickering in them.
The second prince did not wait for the second prince's wife and left the third prince's mansion alone.
When the Second Prince's wife hurried over, she realized what had happened. She felt dizzy and could not even stand steadily.
It can’t be... true.
No matter what, the secret of the Second Prince's inhumanity spread throughout the capital in an instant.