Under the dim candlelight, several people were sitting around in the study. Yin Sinian was the first to start the conversation: "Today's matter in the post house is very strange. I wanted to bring back Feng Changshi, who exposed the scandal of Concubine Yue, for questioning.
I never thought that I would be intercepted by Princess Qian on the way."
"Feng Changshi?"
Chang Yanjue asked in confusion: "Which Feng Changshi?"
"That's the little Huangmen from Shangguanrou Palace back then."
Yin Sinian's thick eyebrows trembled slightly: "I originally thought that this person should have given His Highness the Sixth Prince's advice, but after careful observation today, it seems that this is not the case."
Hearing this, Chu Nanzhi and Lin Jinxiao couldn't help but secretly glance at each other.
As expected, it was really the Tang family.
Mr. Chang and Mr. Nie still don’t know exactly what happened in the post house, but from the conversations of several people, Mr. Chang probably heard some clues and asked hesitantly: “Could the scandal that Mr. Yin mentioned be the result of Concubine Yue’s presence?
Did something inappropriate happen in the inn?"
"Ahem, this matter is really hard to talk about."
Yin Si Nian shook his head with disdain: "I thought that Concubine Yue was deeply favored by His Majesty. She thought of the Emperor's kindness and she should stick to her duty even if she didn't want to repay it. But according to Feng Changshi, as early as when she was in the palace
She has already had an affair with King Dongjin, and this time she and King Nandu have been lingering in the post house all day long, and they are actually pregnant."
"It doesn't make sense."
Chang Lao was so angry that he slapped him on the desk: "This shameless woman should be paraded through the streets and executed in lanterns. Why should Mr. Yin spare the dignity of her?"
"It concerns the royal family's reputation, so I have no choice but to act in accordance with the orders of Your Majesty and the Queen Mother."
Yin Sinian was also very angry. If the Empress Dowager had not given an explanation, he would have thrown the adulterer and adulterous couple into a mass grave.
Mr. Nie had been listening for a long time, and then he realized what the two students were up to today, and couldn't help but interject: "Jin Xiao, Da Zhi, you two followed us to the post house today, and you also mobilized troops everywhere.
Could it be that the general was really sent to capture the assassin?"
"It's really to catch the assassin."
Lin Jinxiao didn't want to betray his wife, so he had to panic in front of Mr. Nie.
"nonsense."
Chang Lao couldn't see through his little thoughts and scolded dissatisfiedly: "The Rongning Garden is protected by imperial guards. What kind of assassin can work for you two? Alert the county government and dispatch
From the Royal Guards?"
This scolding immediately frightened Yin Sinian, and his eyes wandered around the master and apprentice in fear.
I also heard that my nephew was a strong-willed man. I never thought that he would be afraid of this appearance in front of Chang Lao, so he quickly tried to persuade him: "I heard that the Baiyu people also learned about the post house."
"That's not surprising."
Chang Yanjue felt relieved now: "The Baiyu people have always liked to stir up trouble. That Prince Xie wanted to use Jin Xiao and Nan Zhi to deal with the King of Nandu and provoke civil strife in our court. His intentions are really sinister."
"Prince Xie's intentions are certainly abominable, but when the students heard about it, Prince Xie was not aware of it."
Although Xie Jingchen was cheated today, Chu Nanzhi did not want everyone to spread their anger on him because of this incident.
After all, peace talks are imminent, and promoting diplomatic relations between the two countries is the top priority.
After thinking for a while, she looked at Yin Sinian and said slowly: "To be honest, Your Highness and I heard some rumors from the Yiguan Yicheng a few days ago. I asked Han Yicheng and Prince Xie about their
The opinions are almost the same. They all heard the rumors first. Logically speaking, Rongning Garden is airtight. Concubine Yue has always been cautious and shouldn't be so careless."
"Does the princess think that someone deliberately leaked the news?"
Yin Sinian also suddenly came to his senses.
"If Tang Ru and Princess Qian can put the detailed work into Ronning Garden, then I think there must be someone else who can do it too."
Chu Nanzhi recounted Lin Jinxiao's previous speculation, but Yin Sinian waved his hand carelessly: "Impossible, how could His Highness do such a thing of cutting off his own arm? Even though he has some meager power in the palace,
But Shangguan Rou has been classified as a demon concubine since Emperor Chonghua escaped from the world. Over the years, His Highness the Sixth Highness has been unable to achieve his goals. If it were not for the protection of His Highness the Third Highness, he would have been squeezed out of the capital long ago. Overthrowing the King of Nandu would have no effect on him.
Half a benefit."
"Perhaps His Highness the Third Highness is too talented and Uncle Sixth Emperor has no chance to stand out at all?"
Chu Nanzhi expressed the doubts that had been hidden in her heart for a long time.
She had always felt that the King of Beibin was far superior to the King of Nandu in terms of character and intelligence, but it was the King of Nandu who received the support of the old ministers of Jingling. The reason for this was, in addition to the fact that his biological mother was listed as listed by Yin Sinian just now.
In addition to being a demon concubine, the other most critical reason is that the elders and younger ones are in order.
Usually, the more people like this are in the city, the more they are scheming.
But Yin Sinian, a powerful person in the capital, did not pay attention to Lin Tingyan at all. He sneered disdainfully: "Your Highness, the Sixth Highness, wants to make a name for himself. I am afraid that even if all the kings die, it will not be his turn. He is a demon concubine who has brought disaster to the country."
Is it possible that my son is still thinking about the location of that great treasure?"
As he spoke, he changed the topic and faced everyone worriedly: "It is the situation in Beijing that is worrying. This is what I want to discuss with you today."
"Is it possible that His Majesty's dragon body is in trouble again?"
Nie Huai'an's bad feeling became stronger and stronger.
Everyone showed anxious eyes.
"indeed so."
Yin Sinian's face tightened and he replied sadly: "When I left the capital, Your Majesty had been ill for a long time. He had not eaten for five or six days in a row. He was coughing up blood all day long. The imperial doctors in the palace were at their wits' end.
.”
"Your Majesty."
Chang Yanjue burst into tears when he heard this, and kept mumbling about it, feeling very sad.
"This is not the time for Chang Lao to be nervous at this juncture."
Yin Sinian earnestly advised: "While Your Majesty was ill, the Queen Mother had contacted Qinghe's group of courtiers to report, forcing Your Majesty to issue an edict to let King Qinghe come to Beijing to act as the king. Now that King Nandu has lost power, the people in Jingling City have
Helping the old minister doesn’t have the bargaining chip to check and balance King Qinghe.”
"Could it be that the Empress Dowager wants Jin Xiao to enter Beijing?"
Nie Huai'an suppressed the grief and anger in his heart and asked tentatively.
Yin Sinian also sighed helplessly.
Even if His Majesty and the Empress Dowager had this intention, they did not dare to let him enter the capital rashly at this time.
He didn't even hold a formal canonization ceremony. How could he compete with the powerful people of Qinghe if his foundation was not stable?
Chu Nanzhi watched the old lieutenant fall into silence with a grimace on his face, vaguely guessing his concerns.
These elderly people have been unwilling to disclose Lin Jinxiao's life experience to the public. In addition to worrying that Lin Jinxiao will do impulsive things, they are more worried that he will encounter greater obstacles on his way to Beijing.
At the moment, Lin Jinxiao is far inferior to King Qinghe in terms of popularity and power.
In her opinion, the best strategy is to let Lin Jinxiao quietly stay in Pingning Prefecture and manage his power with peace of mind.