I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 345: The Sword of Hiding One's Strengths and Bidging One's Moment
at the same time.

A convoy slowly stopped in front of Bowang Garden, led by a carriage with a gauze curtain.

"My lady, the prince has just returned to Chang'an, and you came to meet him immediately. Aren't you a little too impatient?"

Before getting off the carriage, the maid Chuntao was still trying to persuade him.

Han Ling blinked his obsidian eyes and said confidently:
"Don't say anything careless. Am I here to see the Crown Prince? I'm clearly here to give him some garlic. A few days ago, Ji Zhanshi suffered a disaster, and my sister is ordering people to look for garlic to heal him. How can I, as a younger sister, just stand by and watch?"

"But didn't the young lady just deliver a few carts of garlic a few days ago? I'm afraid they haven't been used up yet?"

The maid Chuntao's words carried a hint of sarcasm.

"Zhanshi Ji's injuries are serious. It would be good to send a few more cars in case of emergency. Do you think it's too much?"

Han Ling rolled his eyes at his maid, then lifted the car curtain and jumped out.

"Slow down, young lady, don't hurt yourself!"

Although Chuntao and Han Ling were as close as sisters, she also knew her own identity, so she hurriedly followed and supported Han Ling.

But she had other things in her mind that she didn't dare to say.

There is a common saying that engaged couples should not see each other before marriage, otherwise it may bring misfortune.

Originally Chuntao didn't believe it, but more than a year ago, Han Ling met Liu Ju before his marriage. Not long after that, Han Ling's biological mother died of a sudden illness, which caused Han Ling's marriage to be postponed for a year due to mourning. Such a coincidence made Chuntao suspicious.

Han Ling had just finished his mourning period, and the prince had just returned to Chang'an.

If nothing unexpected happens, this marriage should go ahead smoothly, and Han Ling will be able to continue his relationship with the prince as he wishes soon.

But Han Ling came to see the prince at this time, so he wouldn't cause any misfortune, right?

Just as I was thinking about it.

"Crack! Crack!"

Suddenly there was the sound of horse hooves in the distance.

A moment later, more than a dozen horses stopped at the gate of Bowang Garden.

The visitors were none other than Liu Ju's two cousins, Wei Kang and Gongsun Jingsheng.

As they dismounted, they noticed Han Ling who had just jumped off the carriage. They also knew that Han Ling and Liu Ju were engaged, so they smiled at each other and stepped forward to greet each other:
"Mrs. Han also came specially to welcome the prince. That's really thoughtful of her."

There is definitely some envy.

Han Ling is one of the most beautiful women in Chang'an City. She comes from a good family and is very concerned about Liu Ju's affairs. When Ji Ping got into trouble a few days ago, she was doing her best to help him. They have shown a tacit understanding of husband and wife even before they got married. What more could the husband ask for... Anyway, they didn't receive such treatment when they got married.

But on second thought, their cousin is the crown prince, and his abilities are so outstanding. If they had given birth to a girl, they would have fallen for her long ago and would have been unable to extricate themselves. So they felt much more balanced.

"Greetings to the Minister of the Guards and Captain Gongsun."

This time, Han Ling behaved like a lady from a noble family. She returned the greetings to the two of them gracefully and even made some shy gestures.

After all, these two cousins ​​are half-family members of the family. Behaving well in front of them will only bring honor to the family. Han Ling understands this better than anyone else.

"Oh, Miss Han, it's too formal to address me like that. I'm already familiar with your two brothers, and after some time, we might even be relatives."

Wei Kang knew best about Han Ling's bad behavior of "beating her brother at the age of twelve", so he immediately took the opportunity to get close to her in case of emergency.

Gongsun Jingsheng also smiled and echoed:
"That's right. We are not strangers here. Let's go in first and talk while we walk..."

The words were just half spoken.

There was a sound of footsteps coming from Bowang Garden.

The three of them hurriedly looked in the direction of the sound, only to see Liu Ju walking out with a gloomy face, Guo Zhen following closely behind him, with twenty princes behind him. "Your Highness..."

Upon seeing this, the three men hurriedly bowed and saluted, but were unable to say anything to welcome Liu Ju.

Because anyone could feel that the mood and atmosphere were clearly not right, and it was definitely not a good time to chat and joke with Liu Ju.

In particular, they all noticed the jeweled sword hanging at Liu Ju's waist.

Liu Ju naturally had a sword, and it was given to him by the emperor himself when he was a child.

It is said that this sword was the sword that the emperor carried with him when he first ascended the throne and was controlled by the East Palace. He had to keep a low profile and indulge in secret travel and hunting.

However, Liu Ju had never had the habit of carrying a sword when traveling.

Even when he was accompanying the army to conquer the Western Qiang, his sword was always kept in the box that accompanied him, and he never touched it...

"Cousin, you're just in time."

After exchanging simple greetings with the three people, Liu Ju first looked at Wei Kang.

"Do you know where Jiang Chong, the embroidered clothes that have recently shocked Chang'an, is now?"

"Why is your highness asking this man?"

Wei Kang hesitated for a moment, feeling somewhat worried.

Naturally he also knew about Ji Ping's affairs, but given Liu Che's attitude towards the matter, all the princes and nobles in Chang'an City were in danger, so what could he do?
Even during these days, Emperor Liu Che ordered him to cooperate with Jiang Chong and provide him with intelligence support, so he had no choice but to do so.

And now Liu Ju just came back, and he hadn't even sat down yet before he went to look for Jiang Chong. He even wore a sword on purpose. Even if you use your butt to think, you know that it is not a good thing.

"If you don't want to tell me, I'll send someone to investigate myself."

Liu Ju just gave him a cold look and was about to leave.

Wei Kang dared not hide anything, and quickly jumped sideways in front of Liu Ju and said:
"Wait a minute, Your Highness. Why would I not want to tell you? Jiang Chong should be leading his men to patrol the East Market right now. I just don't know why Your Highness is looking for Jiang Chong?"

"Ji Ping is dead."

Liu Ju's voice was very calm, and his words were extremely simple and straightforward, sounding like he was describing a very ordinary thing.

"Ji Ping... is dead?"

Wei Kang and Gongsun Jingsheng were surprised when they heard this.

After hearing this news, even if they were slow to think, they could vaguely guess what Liu Ju might do after finding Jiang Chong, and what the sword he carried with him was used for.

"If you two cousins ​​want to dissuade me, please don't say a word..."

Liu Ju said lightly, but he didn't finish his words.

Wei Kang interrupted him, glared and cursed:
"Damn Jiang Chong, when I lived in Bowang Garden before, Elder Ji took good care of me. I will go with His Highness!"

"I will go with His Highness!"

Gongsun Jingsheng also immediately straightened his chest and stepped forward to express his position.

"..."

When Han Ling, who was standing by, heard the news, a look of surprise also appeared on her pretty face.

However, unlike Wei Kang and Gongsun Jingsheng, her brows were also slightly furrowed, her obsidian eyes were wandering, and she seemed to be thinking quickly and a lot in her mind.

(End of this chapter)