Since Jia Mu's death, it's hard to say who is the busiest in Rongguo Mansion during the day, but the busiest person at night is definitely Jiao Shun.

In order to fight for the inheritance, both Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Xing hoped that he could stand up and say something fair, so he often seduced the tiger one night and faced the wolf the next. In order to prevent the two sides from colliding, they did not know.

How many of his brain cells were wasted.

Fortunately, he is not a serious junior, so he doesn't have to stay in front of Jia's mother every day. Otherwise, it would be too much for his waist and would be annoying to death.

In just a blink of an eye, it’s the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month.

Jiao Shun first finished offering sacrifices to the stove at the Ministry of Works, and then ran non-stop to the Engineering School to preside over the matter. After finally settling the matter, someone was sent to the Zhan Shifu to ask if they wanted to hold a banquet in the evening.

Unfortunately, Jiao Shun always said the same thing in the last two places and decisively pushed the two drinks to 24 and 25.

Seeing that it was getting late, he was ready to rush to the restaurant reserved by the Ministry of Works in advance to make some arrangements - he would most likely step down from his post as director of the Department of Affairs next year, and this could be regarded as his last shift.

I didn't want to be stopped by Qiu Shi'an who was rushing towards me just as I arrived at the gate of the Engineering School.

Seeing Qiu Shi'an's panicked look, Jiao Shun couldn't help but feel a sudden shock in his heart. Could it be that the emperor had passed away? Or was he planning to call himself into the palace to take care of an orphan before his death?

"Manager Qiu."

So before Qiu Shi'an could speak, he rushed to ask: "Could it be that your Majesty is summoned?"

Qiu Shian shook his head slightly and said, "Master Jiao, there is no need to ask any more questions. It will become clear when we enter the palace."

After saying that, he urged: "It's not too late, Mr. Jiao, let's leave early!"

It seems that it is mostly the former.

A complex emotion surged into his heart. Jiao Shun silently got into the carriage, recalling every moment between the emperor and his ministers over the years. Although the emperor had previously intended to use New Confucianism to check or even replace him, he was still worried that someone could be where he is today.

, in addition to his own hard work, he is absolutely inseparable from the emperor's promotion and favor.

Nowadays, people are separated from each other, so why don’t they make people feel inexplicable?

Reminiscing about the past like this, it wasn't until he approached the Forbidden City that Jiao Shun forced himself to put aside these old things and start thinking about what happened after the emperor's reign.

Unsurprisingly, after the death of the emperor, the civil servants will inevitably launch a counterattack. However, given his status as a minister of Long Tuogu, as long as the Supreme Emperor is not deceived by the chief officials, he can always survive, and he should not be in danger.

Get to that point.

If the Supreme Emperor is bewitched and insists on having his own way, then he will have no choice but to face the Qingjun in a narrow escape!

Maybe it can't even be called a narrow escape from death. After all, the Supreme Emperor is not a foreign minister, but a king from the previous generation. Whether he is retained or he is 'cleared out' without stopping, it will inevitably trigger a huge chain reaction.

.

Even if the little emperor and Concubine Wu are on his side, the hope of escaping unharmed is still slim.

Therefore, unless forced to do so, Jiao Shun would definitely not choose this path of no return.

Alas~

It is hoped that the Emperor can abide by his promise to his son and continue to support the policy of industrial innovation.

With such an uneasy feeling, I was led all the way to Qianqing Palace without any hindrance. I saw the Queen, Concubine Wu, Concubine Rong, and Concubine Xiande were all present, and they all looked anxious and uneasy.

Jiao Shun prepared his emotions for a while, preparing to burst into tears as soon as he heard the news of the emperor's death.

Unexpectedly, when the Queen saw him, she said sadly: "Jiao Aiqing, the Supreme Emperor... has passed away."

The Supreme Emperor is dead?!

This is how the same thing?!

Hearing this unexpected news, Jiao Shun was a little confused for a moment, and even wondered if there was something wrong with his ears - wasn't it said that the emperor was dying, why did the emperor die before him?!

Just as she was hesitating whether to ask questions or seek confirmation, Concubine Wu jumped to her feet and said, "Not only that, there are people in the palace spreading rumors, saying that the prince killed the emperor! It's really unreasonable!"

WTF?!

Jiao Shun was confused again, where is this going?

He couldn't help but ask: "Mother, where did you start talking about this?"

"snort!"

Concubine Wu gritted her teeth and was about to reveal the cause and effect of the incident, but she was stopped by the queen with a cross-arm and ordered: "Sister Yuanchun, please tell me."

This was obviously because she was afraid that Concubine Wu would not hesitate to speak out in a hurry.

Jia Yuanchun bowed in response, and then said: "The Emperor felt cold two days ago. He was just a little weak at first, and it was nothing serious. But for some reason today, he suddenly suffered from abdominal pain like cramping. It only took less than a quarter of an hour..."

Jiao Shun waited for a while, but when he saw that she had nothing to say, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to ask: "May I ask, what does this matter have to do with His Highness the Crown Prince?"

"this……"

Jia Yuanchun looked at Concubine Wu who was gnashing her teeth on the side, and then said: "There are rumors that the Supreme Emperor ate the cakes brought by His Highness the Crown Prince, so..."

"It's just ridiculous!"

Concubine Wu couldn't help but said angrily: "Who doesn't know that the Supreme Emperor is the Crown Prince's greatest support in the future? How could the Crown Prince..."

"Sister, please be patient."

The queen stretched out her hand to stop her again. In fact, Wu Guifei's words had already violated a taboo. Although everyone knew that the emperor was not going to die soon, after all, he had not died yet, so how could he say "in the future"?

After stopping Concubine Wu, the Queen looked at Jiao Shun and said, "Neither I nor the Queen Mother believe such nonsense. The reason why I summoned you to the palace is to hear your opinion."

Opinion?

What's your opinion?

Jiao Shun just felt baffled. What does this have to do with him?

Seeing him like this, the queen explained: "Concubine Wu thinks that since you can make up so many stories that break the secrets, you will definitely be able to clear the prince's innocence."

I see.

Jiao Shun pondered for a moment and then asked tentatively: "I wonder what Wan Zai wants?"

The hall was quiet for a moment, and then the queen said quietly: "Your Majesty has not been awake for seven or eight days."

Concubine Wu then said angrily: "Can it be that the Queen's sister's decree still can't instigate you? Just go and investigate. No matter who is involved, you must investigate to the end - I want to see who is so bold."

, how dare you frame the prince!"

"I don't dare. I just obey the order."

Jiao Shun hurriedly bowed to obey the order, and at the same time he had mixed feelings in his heart.

He originally thought that the Supreme Emperor would be the key to his future destiny, but who would have thought that the Supreme Emperor would die in front of the Emperor.

As a result, I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse for myself.

"I wonder how you plan to inquire?"

As soon as she heard that Jiao Shun had accepted Yi's order, Concubine Wu immediately began to ask questions again.

Jiao Shun pondered for a while and replied: "I kindly ask that the cause of death be verified for the Supreme Emperor first. If it is due to an emergency, we can use all our strength to arrest those who are misleading the public; if there is something fishy..."

"What's so weird!"

Concubine Wu jumped up anxiously when she heard this, glared at Jiao Shun and said, "Do you even doubt the prince?"

"I don't dare."

Jiao Shun bowed again without being humble or arrogant, and explained: "I believe that His Highness the Prince's pure kindness would never do such a thing. What I mean is that if something fishy is found, the origin of the pastry must be found out as soon as possible.

,Then……"

"Then what happens?!"

Concubine Wu became even more angry after hearing this: "That snack was brought from Zhongcui Palace. Could it be that you are suspecting that I am instigating Mrs...."

"younger sister!"

"Empress!"

Jiao Shun and the Queen interrupted Wu Guifei's unbridled speech almost in unison. Then the Queen tugged on Wu Guifei's sleeve and said: "Please be patient for a moment and let Master Jiao finish his words first."

Then he motioned to Jiao Shun to continue.

Jiao Shun took a deep breath and said sternly: "I have no doubt about your intentions, but I am doubting the possibility of hitting the passenger car by mistake."

"Hit the passenger car by mistake?"

The queen's expression suddenly changed after hearing this, and she blurted out: "You mean, this matter might be directed at the prince?!"

"I dare not say for sure, but it is not impossible."

In fact, Jiao Shun also had some doubts about whether this was Concubine Wu secretly setting up a trap, but it was naturally impossible for him to say that. Even if he found something, he had to try to cover it up and destroy it, otherwise he would become the mother-killing enemy of the future emperor.
Chapter completed!