Exile

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There were many Cabinet Ministers' houses to freeload a meal from, but when it came to which house serve the most delicious food, Jiang Jun felt that it was none other than his Fourth Elder Brother's house.

Jiang Jun's residence had a simple population. After the Emperor was ill, few people cared about him. He had a little disability on his leg. For that, the Cabinet Ministers believed that he had no chance to take part in the throne and so few people took the initiative to make friends with him.

Today, before lunch time arrived, he went out alone. Passing through the downtown area, he went to Jiang Mao's residence.

Jiang Jun was a bit thick-skinned, but when he wanted to go to Jiang Mao's residence for a meal, he also purchased snacks from street shops.

Today, going to Yue Wang Residence, Jiang Jun went to the back door. He was afraid, if he went to the main gate, Fourth Elder Brother would not let him in. It was also the right time to take this opportunity to see his nephew.

Su Qingbai got up very early that morning because Jiang Fanfan had pooped, which woke him up.

Su Qingbai really didn't understand this baby. It's you who pooped, not someone else who made you cry.

After coaxing Jiang Fanfan to sleep, Su Qingbai couldn't fall asleep again. He sent Jiang Mao off to the main gate and came back to the courtyard to watch everyone being busy.

He was idle and wanted to help, but who dared to let him help?

With no other way, Su Qingbai had to walk around the courtyard.

As he strolled around, he saw a man dressed to pose[1], and sneaked in through the back door.

"Who are you?"

Hearing that, Jiang Jun looked over and sized Su Qingbai up and down. From Su Qingbai's clothes, he could see that this was not a servant of the residence.

"I'm looking for Yue Wang, my Fourth Elder Brother."

It turned out to be Jiang Mao's younger brother. Su Qingbai, who was not very familiar with him, but also dared not to neglect him. He invited the other in and poured a cup of tea.

"Gongzi is?" Sitting in his seat, Jiang Jun asked Su Qingbai over hot tea.

Su Qingbai's deputy's appearance made him curious.

"I... Surname Su." After Su Qingbai thought about it, he didn't say his name.

"Where's my Fourth Elder Brother?"

"He's out on business."

"Out?" Jiang Jun scratched his head. Fourth Elder Brother went out; this made things a bit difficult for him. If Fourth Elder Brother was here, he would surely want to see his nephew. But Fourth Elder Brother was not here and it would be improper for him to break into his back courtyard. [Back courtyard=family esp. wives n children live. Without the Master, no guest can go to]

So Jiang Jun left without lunch.

When Jiang Mao came back in the evening, Su Qingbai told him about it.

He knew that Jiang Jun had probably guessed something. Today Jiang Jun had the opportunity to find out the truth. But because he's not here, Jiang Jun didn't.

Jiang Mao had a better impression of Jiang Jun.

Su Qingbai saw that he was not as disgusted with Third Prince as he was with Jiang Jun, the younger brother.

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A month passed in a blink. Su Qingbai had started packing up a few days in advance.

In Jiang Mao's arms, Su Qingbai felt guilty. "If I go, I'm afraid I won't be able to spend the New Year with you and Fanfan."

Jiang Mao kissed him and said, "You can rest assured." After thinking about it, he couldn't help filling in another sentence, "You'll be there to spend a good time with Caicai, but don't forget the small one at home."

Su Qingbai smiled and agreed.

Everything was fine, but on the day Su Qingbai was leaving, something suddenly happened.

"Gongzi, Lord Wang was attacked by an assassin." As Su Qingbai was preparing to leave, he saw the young Imperial bodyguard under Hu Hong running back while panting.

Su Qingbai was in a panic. The bundle wrapped in cloth in his hands fell on the ground. "What's the matter? Where is he now? What happened?"

Jiang Mao went to court this morning and was attacked by an assassin on his way back, not only him, but also Third Prince.

It was Du Cheng who laid down his hand on them.

These days, Du Cheng was almost cornered. He quietly sent away his little grandson some days ago.

Early this morning, Du Cheng leaked out what he and Third Prince had done in front of all the civilian and military officers at court.

It turned out that the emperor was not ill, but was given drug by them. It turned out that many of the previous cases involving the cabinet ministers were planted with false evidence by Du Cheng and Third Prince.

Du Cheng successfully pulled Third Prince down. However, he not only pushed Third Prince into a tight spot, but also Yue Wang.

"It's not clear yet." The little Imperial Bodyguard answered.

Su Qingbai had no time to tidy up or salute as he rushed to the palace in a hurry.

Note:

[1] to pose= pretending to be what one is not