Lin Jinshu curiously walked to the snow and stroked Taotao, Qiqi's thick mane, and the two little guys lay meekly in the snow without any intention of resisting.
Seeing this, Dabaolin Ruiwen also stepped forward and said with a smile: "Aunt, Taotao, Qiqi likes you very much."
"Yeah?"
As soon as Lin Jinshu finished speaking, Taotao, Qiqi's round pupils looked at Chu Nanzhi with fear, and he roared and suddenly jumped up from the snow, running away immediately.
The splashing snowflakes covered Lin Jinshu's body. She protected Dabao behind her in time. After the tiger cubs left, she calmly patted the snow particles on her body and looked at Chu Nanzhi in confusion: "Qiu Nanzhi
It's strange, Nan Zhi, why do these two tigers you raise look at you as if you were seeing the god of plague?"
"Because grandma always hurts them."
Erbao Lin Ruixi came over with a smile, looked at the tiger cubs leaving, smiled mischievously and joked: "Taotao, Qiqi are not afraid of anyone, they are afraid of our grandma."
Listening to these words, Chu Nanzhi felt faintly uneasy.
According to past practice, when the tiger cubs roar wildly and become restless, they may be involved in their dreams again.
She realized that someone was going to take action against her again.
As for the person behind this, she always felt that she was somewhat related to Lin Tingyan, the uncle of the Sixth Emperor, but he was too good at hiding his capabilities and biding his time, so she might not be able to find any flaws in him for a while.
Fortunately, there are two little beasts around, they can always give signs in time and avoid risks for themselves.
"Well, if these two little beasts are gone one day, what will I do?"
Muttering secretly, she was too lazy to worry about the matter anymore. She grabbed the little ones with a warm smile and told Lin Jinshu: "Let's go. The two elders are still waiting in the Nuan Pavilion. Let's go in and have a meal."
Although she had been hearing about the word "meal" used by royal nobles for a long time, she still couldn't accept it.
Fortunately, Princess Shu is not an outsider and will not care about this with herself.
Arriving at the Denuang Pavilion, the warm heat suddenly hit their faces. Chu Nanzhi and Lin Jinshu took off their cloaks and led the babies to sit down in order of age. Liu Yun then ordered Tang Weiming to call the people to tell the story.
vegetable.
Chang Yanjue was wearing a thick robe and was sitting directly above Nie Huaian. Although his expression was still a little haggard, his complexion was much better than at noon.
Looking at the relaxed eyebrows of the two disciples, he probably guessed that the case was solved, and asked calmly: "How? Who murdered Zhang Tingwei?"
"It's unbelievable to say."
Lin Jinshu sighed and sighed: "The person who murdered Old Tingwei was actually Du Jiuzhen, his groom who had been with him for more than 20 years."
"groom?"
Chang Yanjue and Nie Huai'an looked at each other, both looking extremely shocked.
Lin Jinshu nodded and said: "This Du Jiuzhen was a handyman who was released from the Blue Palace after the demon concubine was executed. It's not that simple to think about."
"It's the old guy from Weilan Palace again."
Chang Yanjue shook his head helplessly.
"Shangguan Rou cultivated many party members when he first gained favor, and many of them are still serving as officials in the government and have not been affected."
Nie Huai'an was also confused: "However, although the recent incidents involve old people from Weilan Palace, they are just insignificant servants who once served in Shangguanrou Palace, and the loyal forces are not just one person.
This is strange. The constant attendant Feng Yue was placed by the Empress Dowager beside Concubine Yue. The maid who knew the art of disguise was taken in by Princess Yanjun to protect Princess Wanying. Today's groom Du Jiuzhen is loyal to Concubine Yue.
who?"
"Is it possible that these old people from the Weilan Palace seem to be scattered everywhere, but in fact they are still loyal to one person?"
Chu Nanzhi looked at the two elders with sad expressions on their faces and tried to remind him.
"Could it be that Nan Zhi thinks that the real master behind them is King Beibin?"
Chang Yanjue asked this question, but he directly rejected the idea in his heart:
"It's unlikely. Although His Highness the Sixth Prince was born to Shangguan Rou, he has been raised by his ancestors since he was a child. This is also the rule set by the Empress Dowager Zhaoxuan for the concubines in the harem. All the princes in the palace are raised by the Empress. Although the late emperor only dotes on the demon concubine
, but never dared to abolish the decree of Empress Dowager Zhaoxuan, plus our ancestors have always been kind to others, these Sixth Highnesses have been close to their ancestors since they were young, and have nothing to do with the people in Weilan Palace."
"Could it be that the old ministers of Jingling who had been trained as Shangguan noble concubines were secretly supporting His Highness the Sixth Prince in gratitude for their master's support?"
Chu Nanzhi then guessed.
"That's quite possible."
Chang Yanjue nodded suspiciously: "It's just that among the old ministers of Jingling, except for the current Situ Yang Runchen, no one else has the strength to help him participate in the seizure of the legitimate son. But this Yang Runchen is the third highness who is interested in him."
"Yang Situ?"
Nie Huaian slowly stroked his beard and began to speculate: "I am wondering if Yang Situ has recruited people from Weilan Palace to work for King Nandu?"
"Ahem, you two don't have to worry about this."
Chu Nanzhi persuaded with a smile: "Next, I will quickly interrogate Du Jiuzhen and see if I can find some clues from his mouth."
After all, she had already agreed on a strategy with Princess She, and it was only a matter of time before the person behind it came to light.
It was not easy to discuss these important court affairs in front of Liu Yun and Xiaobao, so she immediately changed the subject: "Today, our ancestors asked students to take over the Tingwei Mansion. While I am still able to use my body, I will do more for Your Majesty."
Do something."
"Oh? His Majesty actually let you, girl, take over the Tingwei Mansion?"
Chang Yanjue and Nie Huai'an were both a little surprised, but thinking about the student's outstanding ability, they laughed happily: "Your Majesty has a unique vision and is able to appoint people on their merits without sticking to one pattern. It shows that your Majesty still has some courage. In fact, he is our Dahe Empire."
What a blessing."
When the little ones heard that their mother had become a high official, they all laughed overjoyed and said, "Mom, you finally got your wish and became an official in the court. Dad will be very happy when he finds out."
"Yes, yes, I have to write a letter to tell your father and grandpa the news as soon as possible."
Liu Yun did not expect that her daughter would realize her wish so quickly and directly take over the Tingwei Mansion. This would be more noble than originally expected to be a Tingwei Shi Youchai, and it would really honor the ancestors.
In the entire Dahe Empire, let alone women, who could be so prominent even if they were men?
"Don't worry, mother. After I finish handling the affairs of Tingwei Mansion, I will write a letter to inform my husband and father about the affairs in Beijing."
Chu Nanzhi was filled with emotion when she saw tears in her eyes.
She and Chu Wen had three daughters. If they had not insisted on this matter, the old couple would have been able to rely on a few sons-in-law to add honor to the family.
"Okay, okay, okay."
Liu Yun wiped the corners of her eyes excitedly and hurriedly told everyone: "Let's eat quickly. Princess Lao She has been following the little girl for half a day, and she is already hungry. Don't let Her Royal Highness starve."
"You two have made great achievements today, so you should eat more."
Nie Huaian said with a smile.
Dinner was finished in a peaceful atmosphere, and no one mentioned the affairs of Tingwei Mansion again after that.
Chu Nanzhi comforted the little ones to rest, returned to her room, talked with Lin Jinshu and fell asleep.
She didn't know how long she had slept, but the familiar nightmare swept through her mind again. She woke up from the nightmare, and she could see the furnishings all around in the room dimly.
But this time there was no longer that familiar figure holding her in his arms. Looking at Princess She who was sleeping soundly, she stood up carefully, walked straight to the dressing table by the window and sat down, thinking for a while.