Chapter 267: Heng Zhao predicts the upcoming events
Lan Ning came into the palace to pay her respects and said: "I went to the Queen's house first, and was rejected. She said that the Queen was unwell and she didn't see anyone today.
I thought that the Sixth Prince and the Concubine were recuperating from illness, so I didn’t want to disturb them, so I came directly to see the Concubine."
"There is chaos in the palace now. What happened that day has not been investigated clearly, and it will not stop for a while." Concubine Fu said, "How are you doing outside these days?"
"My daughter-in-law came to the palace specifically today because she heard some rumors from outside. She felt bad about it, so she quickly came to the palace to report it." When Lan Ning said this, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes.
"Please tell me and listen." Concubine Fu said.
"I don't know where it came from. It said that Lin'er came to earth with destiny, and there were some other nonsense. In short, it was spread out of place, and I thought it was going to cause trouble."
Lan Ningdao.
Concubine Fu was not surprised when she heard this, and said: "There are similar rumors in the palace, and they must have reached the Queen's ears a long time ago."
"Then... this is obviously intentional." Lan Ning became even more uneasy, "The purpose of creating such a momentum is to praise us!"
"Who says it's not the case? When I got up early, I felt my eyelids twitching all the time, so I called Hengzhao girl over and told her." Concubine Fu said and glanced at Xue Hengzhao, "She also said that this
It was as she expected."
When Lan Ning heard what Concubine Fu said, she felt much relieved. She looked at Xue Hengzhao and said, "What do you think of this matter? How should we deal with it?"
"The Fifth Princess is right. Some people are indeed using such remarks to create momentum, but the most fundamental thing is that the Queen is afraid of us.
Those who spread rumors also knew this, and they seized this opportunity to force the Queen to take action as soon as possible." Xue Hengzhao saw the situation in front of him clearly, "And the Queen is very likely to make a fuss about recent events." "Recent things, are you talking about Tian'en Palace?" Lan Ning asked hurriedly.
"My servant thinks so. After all, at the banquet that day, the prince made a fool of himself, but the emperor's eldest grandson made a meritorious deed.
According to the Queen's temperament, everything must be done thoroughly. Only by putting the matter of that day on our heads can the Emperor be disgusted to the greatest extent.
After all, what upset the queen the most about the whole thing was the emperor's praise and respect for the emperor's eldest grandson. Back then, Emperor Yongjia had just deposed the prince and established the seventh prince because he had a crush on the emperor's grandson, Emperor Huiping.
Later, the Huiping Dynasty came true, and this change was also called a wise move. Based on the lessons learned from the past, the queen was naturally very afraid."
"What you said, Heng Zhao, really makes sense." Lan Ning couldn't help but feel a chill running down her back, "Then the Queen will frame this matter on us, how will she defend herself then? Are you sure?
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"If the queen wants to frame us, she can only start from three aspects: witnesses, testimony, and evidence.
After catching the murderer, we will ask him to admit that he was instigated by us, and then bring out some evidence that was prepared in advance to deceive everyone." Since they are queens, they have not yet decided on their plan, but Xue Hengzhao has already expected that they are going to do it.
Which path to take? "It will be natural to decide when the time comes, but we have to make some plans in advance."
"What do you need me to do? Tell me." Lan Ning asked.
"They are not likely to frame the Fifth Prince on you. After all, you are outside the palace." Xue Hengzhao said, "If I ask you then, just say you don't know anything about it."
"Then Concubine Mother..." Lan Ning looked at Concubine Fu, her eyes full of worry.
"Don't worry, Fifth Princess, I will make preparations in advance." Xue Hengzhao said with a smile.
"Since you already have a plan in mind, I won't ask any more questions. After all, it's a matter of course." Lan Ning nodded towards her, "I just hope that everything goes well and that my mother and concubine are safe."
"Okay, you've been here for a while, it's time to go back." Concubine Fu said, "I'm afraid there are so many people staring at our place now. The longer it goes, the more suspicious it becomes."
After hearing this, Lan Ning stood up and left, saying, "In that case, my wife will resign."
"Bishu Youzhu, please give me a gift for the fifth prince's concubine." Concubine Fu ordered the maids outside.
Although Xue Hengzhao said that she would make preparations in advance, she did not see any action until the evening.
She didn't move, and Concubine Fu didn't urge her.
It wasn't until after the lamp was turned on that Xue Hengzhao asked Concubine Fu for instructions: "Empress, I want to go out to Yuzao Palace."
"Are you going to see Concubine Li?" Concubine Fu asked, "Isn't she unreliable?"
"We don't need how reliable she is, as long as she wants to overthrow the Queen now." Xue Hengzhao said, "For now, between you and the Queen, she would rather the Queen fall first."
"That's true. If the queen is allowed to stay until the end, Concubine Li will definitely not end well." Concubine Fu also knew this.
Xue Hengzhao put on a dark cloak without carrying a lantern, called Chi Su, and went to Tamamo Palace with her.
Tamamo Palace and Furong Palace, one is in the east and the other is in the west, very far apart.
The two of them were hidden in the night and could not be noticed unless they came closer.
And I deliberately took the path less traveled by.
When passing behind Xuanhui Palace, I heard some palace people talking.
"You said there is a lot of excitement in the womb these days, but is it true?"
"What did you say? But about the emperor's grandson?"
"That's right. He has a nose and eyes. I kind of believe it."
"Don't spread rumors. Didn't you hear that someone was punished a few days ago?"
"Aren't I just talking to you? I don't dare to mention it to others."
"That's right. Since the death of the Queen Mother, almost no one has come to our place. In addition, the Yucai people from Caiwei Pavilion were sentenced to death, and no one lives here now. Let's talk about it.
It’s almost as good as a bird or a shit.”
"Don't go too far. Let's just say that the emperor's eldest grandson is really a star in the sky descending to earth?"
"I don't know anything else, but the emperor's eldest grandson has the birthmark of the ax on his arm, but it's true. None of the current princes have it."
"Yeah, this alone is strange enough. And I heard that at the Queen's birthday party that day, he kept crying and wouldn't let the Emperor sit down. It's amazing that such a young child can know good and bad luck.
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"Hum, don't worry about the emperor's eldest grandson. Anyway, our current prince cannot be helped.
The copy of the companion reading in the East Palace is almost broken. I still can’t recite all of the Prince’s Four Books.
In the past, being the prince's companion was a great job, but now it's just hard for those people to say it out loud, but actually they feel discouraged in their hearts."
Chi Su pulled Xue Hengzhao, and the two of them crossed against the wall.
It wasn't until they were far away that Chi Su breathed a sigh of relief: "Listen to what those two palace servants said, the prince is indeed somewhat unpopular."
