Chapter 572: Worst Outcome
The queen mother finally agreed to Jiang Qiancheng, although it was not very reliable to let Gu Shun and Fang Huai intervene in this matter, but if they didn't do anything, all the money of those rich people would fall into the hands of the emperor before long, and that was not the situation they wanted to see.
After reaching an agreement on this matter, that night, Jiang Qiancheng took advantage of the night to go to the Nan'an County Wang's Mansion to find Gu Shun, and Gu Shun was very surprised to see him visiting late at night.
"Jiang Qiancheng? Why are you here at this time? β
Jiang Qiancheng closed the door of Gu Shun's room, and the outside was guarded by Shan Wu, not allowing others to approach this room.
Gu Shun's eyes were even more puzzled: "What's the matter?" What's important? β
Jiang Qiancheng said: "Gu Shun, there is something I want to ask you for help. β
"If you need my help with something, just say it, why are you still mysterious, weird and scary!"
"If things fail, you'll die."
The smile on Gu Shun's face instantly froze, and he looked at Jiang Qiancheng in shock, but Jiang Qiancheng's serious expression told him that it was not a joke.
He sorted out his mood, but he was still a little flustered: "What's the matter?" β
"The emperor wants to swallow some of the money of the rich and noble families in the imperial city, I want to stop this matter, but I can't come forward, so I need the help of you and Fang Huai."
Gu Shun was stunned, and quickly remembered the list that Jiang Qiancheng showed him when he went to the East Palace during the day, the names written on it were all rich people in the imperial city, and most of them were low-key, if the emperor really wanted to get rid of them, it would be very simple.
He touched his chin, looking worried, he was very willing to help Jiang Qiancheng, but he didn't know how to help, he had never done this kind of thing before!
"How do you need me to help you?"
"You should have some friendship with those people, and I want you to persuade them to leave the Imperial City temporarily without alarming anyone, and to transfer their property in the shortest possible time."
Gu Shun immediately frowned, these two things are not easy, even if he has some friendship with them, but they may not listen to him for such a thing!
"I know it's going to be difficult, but there's no better way to do it at the moment, so I need to try it anyway."
Gu Shun hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "I know, I will do my best to help you." β
"Thank you."
"What's polite to me!"
Jiang Qiancheng said: "This matter is very dangerous, so no matter whether you and Fang Huai can succeed in the end, the most important thing is to ensure your own safety, if you notice that something is wrong, get out and leave immediately!" β
"Got it, we're not stupid, we know to be improvised, don't worry."
Hearing Gu Shun say this, Jiang Qiancheng was also relieved. In this imperial city, if you want to say that you can completely trust someone, Gu Shunna is definitely one of them, and this matter is handed over to him, and he is very relieved, but he doesn't know if he can succeed.
After that, Jiang Qiancheng went to Fang Huai again, and if the same was the case, Fang Huai gave the same answer, he was happy to help Jiang Qiancheng.
The next day, Gu Shun and Fang Huai met in Princess Jiahe's mansion, it was not safe for them to go to their respective residences, only Princess Jiahe was the most suitable here, most of the people in this mansion were brought by Princess Jiahe herself from Yan Kingdom, and some were arranged by Jiang Qiancheng to protect her safety here.
Gu Shun and Fang Huai were talking secretly in the room, while Princess Jiahe was sitting in the courtyard and walking boredly, she actually wanted to know what the two of them were talking about, but Gu Shun said that she couldn't go over and eavesdrop.
The maid Xiaoxia cautiously suggested: "Princess, if you are really curious, let's go over and listen quietly, just for a while, it will be fine." β
"No way!" Princess Jiahe refused without hesitation: "This princess has already promised Gu Shun not to eavesdrop, and she can't go back!" β
"But don't you wonder what they say in the room, princess?"
"Curiosity is curiosity, but Gu Shun is the fiancΓ© of this princess, he will definitely not do bad things, this princess believes in him!"
Xiaoxia shook her head helplessly, curiosity is curiosity, trust is trust, besides, they are talking about things in their own mansion, what is wrong with listening to what they say? Princess, this brainless yo!
About half an hour later, Gu Shun and Fang Huai walked out of the room at the same time, and Princess Jiahe immediately greeted her: "Gu Shun, what are you talking to Fang Huai in the room?" β
Xiaoxia rolled her eyes silently, isn't this still asking? It's better to just eavesdrop!
Gu Shun smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, I'll explain it to you later, but now I have other things to do, so I have to leave first." β
"Haven't you only been here for a while? So soon to go? β
"Something to do."
"What to do? Is it more important than accompanying Princess Ben? β
"If you have to compare, what I'm going to do now is indeed more important than you."
ββ¦β¦ Gu Shun! β
Seeing that Princess Jiahe was about to lose her temper, Fang Huai hurriedly opened her mouth: "Princess Jiahe, don't be angry, Gu Shun is going out with me to run errands, there is a situation in Jinxiu Cloth Village, Sister Qingming and Miss Wan'er are not there, I need his help." β
"Princess Ben can help you too!"
"Where do you dare to bother Princess Jiahe with such rough work? When the matter is done, I will definitely bring Gu Shun back to see you, you can rest in the mansion, we will be back soon." β
After speaking, Fang Huai pulled Gu Shun away, his steps were hurried, and he soon disappeared from Princess Jiahe's sight.
Princess Jiahe looked at the direction they left, and couldn't help but touch her head, what can be so anxious in the splendid cloth village? I don't understand!
After leaving Princess Jiahe's mansion, Gu Shun and Fang Huai went separately and went to two wealthy families in the south and north of the city respectively, they were far apart and not easy to notice.
East Palace.
Jiang Qiancheng and the queen mother sat in the main hall drinking tea, their expressions were flat, as if they were waiting for some news.
Shan Wu hurriedly walked from outside: "Your Royal Highness, the Queen Mother, the King of Nan'an County and Young Master Fang Huai have already started to act. β
The queen mother slowly put down the teacup in her hand: "Jiang Qiancheng, this palace is a little uneasy, do you really think they can complete this matter?" β
"Whether they can complete it or not, let's wait and see what happens in the East Palace, anyway, what they do can't be the worst outcome."
"What's the worst outcome you're talking about?"
"Of course, the emperor personally interfered in this matter and didn't give us any chance to do anything."
As soon as Jiang Qiancheng's words fell, the eunuch guarding the door of the East Palace hurriedly ran in: "His Royal Highness the Prince, there is news in the palace just now, saying that His Majesty is out of the palace!" β
"What?!"