Dong Bingkun didn't know this truth. If the emperor suspected them because of this incident, even if no conclusive evidence could be found, he would definitely have thoughts about the Dong family because of this incident, so it would probably affect his nephew.
Regarding Xue Daoming's future, it can be said that this nephew is the Dong family's biggest hope in the future. Only when the nephew successfully becomes the prince and ascends to the throne can the power and status of the Dong family be raised to a higher level in Dayong.
Dong Bingkun thought for a long time before saying: "In your opinion, who did this?"
Concubine Dong Shu bit her lip and said, "Daoming and I don't have any enemies. If we do, it must be that person."
Of course Dong Bingkun knew who the person she was talking about was. He slowly shook his head and said: "You must not say anything without evidence, especially when you are in front of the emperor. You must be cautious." He couldn't help but say this.
Thinking of the fact that the emperor had not gone to court in the past two days, he whispered: "What happened to the emperor in the past two days? Why didn't you go to court?"
Concubine Dong Shu said: "I don't know either. He has been in the Qinzheng Hall for the past two days and has not seen anyone."
Dong Bingkun said: "Is it because you are sick?"
Concubine Dong Shu said: "I specifically inquired with the imperial hospital, and no imperial doctor was summoned. However, he will attend court early tomorrow, so there should be nothing serious."
Dong Bingkun said: "You shouldn't go to Qichen Palace."
Concubine Dong Shu sneered: "If I don't go, others will definitely say that I am indifferent. If I go, some people will say that I have a guilty conscience and that I deliberately show off to the world. But when people live in this world, they often need to do something.
If I don't go, how can I know what she has become?" She took a sip of tea and gently placed the tea cup on the coffee table: "Although she did not officially marry Dao Ming, after all, she and Dao Ming
There is already an engagement, so there is nothing wrong with me, the future mother-in-law, going to visit her, and it is reasonable both emotionally and logically."
Dong Bingkun said: "What are you going to do, sister?"
Concubine Dong Shu sighed and said, "I came here to ask for advice because I didn't know what to do. That child is pitiful. I asked her just now what she wanted, and she said she wanted to meet Dao Ming and say sorry to him."
Dong Bingkun said: "You agree?"
Concubine Dong Shu said: "It depends on Dao Ming's own intention, whether to meet her while she is alive or to wait until she is dead before going to express condolences. In short, I must go to Chen Palace this time."
Dong Bingkun knew that his sister wanted to use this incident to create the illusion that his nephew was in love with him. Of course he would not believe that his nephew would have any feelings for this princess of Dakang whom he had never met before. He pondered for a while and said: "No matter what we do, it will inevitably happen.
There will be people who will use this to point the finger at us."
Concubine Dong Shu said: "Then how can we prove our innocence?"
Dong Bingkun chuckled and said: "Those who are pure will themselves be pure, so why do you need to prove it? The more you want to express yourself, the more others will think that you don't have three hundred taels of silver here. This approach is absolutely not advisable."
Concubine Dong Shu said: "Are we just going to let others talk nonsense?"
Dong Bingkun said: "Blocking is never the best way when the flood comes. To solve the problem, we must use diversion strategies. Although Princess Anping did not marry Dao Ming, they had an engagement after all. When they came to Dayong, the emperor encountered this
This kind of thing is not only a challenge to His Majesty, but also a challenge to Dao Ming and our entire Dong family. You and Dao Ming have the responsibility to uphold justice for Princess Anping, who hates killing his wife!"
Concubine Dong Shu suddenly realized that her elder brother's meaning couldn't be clearer. Don't care what others think or say? They must be the first to stand up and find the real murderer. She whispered: "But in the huge sea of people, how can it be so easy to find the real murderer?"
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"Although it is not easy to find the murderer, it is not difficult to investigate the responsibility. Huo Shengnan is fully responsible for the task of protecting the princess. If something goes wrong, she will naturally bear the responsibility. How can we let Princess Anping die in such an unknown way? Even if we
Even if you agree, Dakang won’t agree. It’s impossible for the emperor not to give Dakang an explanation. Sister, don’t you think so?”
At this time, Concubine Dong Shu fully understood what her elder brother meant, and the problem that had troubled her was instantly solved. She couldn't help but beam with joy, and whispered: "That's right! She should be held accountable. I heard that many of her subordinates colluded with the assassins.
We started to create the current situation."
Dong Bingkun said: "He has a heavy responsibility but leaves his post without authorization. The first crime is to lead the people but fails to monitor the situation of his subordinates. The second crime is that as for whether there are other problems, as long as we investigate, we will surely find them out. Who will do it then?"
Are you still suspicious of us?"
Concubine Dong Shu said: "Huo Shengnan himself is nothing special, but Yu Chichong is her adoptive father, and the Queen Mother also likes this girl very much."
Dong Bingkun said: "It's not convenient for Captain Chi Chong to talk about this kind of thing. He was originally from Dakang. He was ostracized in Dakang and had many of his family members killed by Long Xuan'en, the old emperor of Dakang. And Long Xiyue just
She is Long Xuanen's daughter. If Yu Chichong comes forward to speak, I am afraid that the more he talks, the more confused he becomes. It is possible that he has a grudge against Long Xuanen and wants to take the opportunity to avenge his private revenge."
Concubine Dong Shu's eyes lit up, her brother's words were like a revelation, and the problem that originally troubled her was now completely solved.
What happened in the Qichen Palace shocked the Yong Dynasty. In the afternoon of that day, the news had already spread. The Dakang envoy came to Jimin to visit, but always avoided Sun Weiyuan, the Minister of Rites of the Yong Dynasty who did not want to meet the Dakang envoy.
Here too.
Hu Xiaotian had a cold attitude towards the officials in Dayong and dealt with the matter hastily. He called Xiang Jimin to his room. Xiang Jimin also had red eyes. As a minister of Dakang, although he had been in Dayong all the time,
At first, the assassination of his country's princess before she got married had already exceeded the bottom line that he could bear. He said to Jimin with tears in his eyes: "Master Hu, is your highness the princess really hopeless?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded.
Xiang Jimin said inexplicably with grief and anger: "Master Hu, this matter must be a conspiracy."
Hu Xiaotian sighed and said: "So what if it's a conspiracy? Do you think we have the ability to get to the bottom of the matter? Will Dayong help us find the murderer?"
Xiang Jimin shook his head, feeling extremely uncomfortable in his heart. The fortunes of Dakang had declined. Judging from his experience in Yongdu, his status had also been deteriorating in recent years. The former hegemon of the Central Plains had now become a weak country in the eyes of others.
How can a minister of Dakang find dignity here? On the surface, the princess's incident was an accidental assassination, but there were inevitable factors behind it. Even without this assassination, Princess Anping successfully married the seventh prince Xue Daoming.
, what awaits her may be another long tragedy.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Master Xiang, please get someone ready immediately. Your Highness the Princess is afraid that time is running out. Once she..." Hu Xiaotian did not finish his words, pretending that he could not speak because of a sob in his throat.
Xiang Jimin did not have any doubts. After all, Hu Xiaotian used to be the manager of the Zilan Palace and had a deep master-servant relationship with Princess Anping. At this time, his sadness was revealed.
Hu Xiaotian collected his emotions and said: "Once the princess passes away, you must send someone to send the news back to Dakang as soon as possible."
Xiang Jimin nodded heavily and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Hu, I will make arrangements right away."
Hu Xiaotian added: "They have suggested that I prepare for the princess's death. I don't have enough manpower around me, so I need help from adults for this matter."
Xiang Jimin said: "This is my unshirkable responsibility. I will send someone back immediately to gather manpower."
At this time, Xiong Tianba came to report, but it was Xue Daoming, the seventh prince of Da Yong, who came.
When Hu Xiaotian heard the news, he couldn't help but secretly cursed. Concubine Dong Shu and her son were really a bunch of stuff, and they were extremely hypocritical. It had been more than 20 days since the mission arrived in Yongdu, and they had never shown up. Today, they heard the news about the assassination of Princess Anping, so they hurried over.
It’s nothing more than trying to create the illusion that I value friendship in front of others.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Did you let him in?"
Xiong Tianba said: "My master didn't let him in. He said that anyone who wants to see the princess must get your permission first."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and walked quickly to the gate of the inner garden with Xiong Tianba. Xue Daoming, the seventh prince of Yong Dynasty, stood quietly in the courtyard, dressed in white. His whole person was like a white lotus that emerged from the mud but was not stained. Hu Xiaotian rarely
Having seen such a clean man, although Xue Daoming was not allowed to enter the room, his expression was still calm and composed, without showing any trace of anger or displeasure.
Hu Xiaotian came to Xue Daoming, clasped his fists and saluted, "Hu Xiaotian meets His Highness the Prince!"
Xue Daoming glanced at Hu Xiaotian's face, nodded slowly, and said softly: "Master Hu, I just heard the news and came here to check on the princess's condition."
This was the first time that Hu Xiaotian had dealt with the seventh prince. Xue Daoming was not as arrogant, rude, and condescending as he expected. Not only that, but he had the impression of being a modest gentleman and gentle as jade. Having dealt with people from the royal family a lot, Hu Xiaotian naturally
Understand the complexity of these people, most of them are bright on the surface but downright evil on the inside. Xue Daoming's resistance to this marriage is also obvious. Otherwise, why would he not take the initiative to show up until now.
However, it was precisely because of Xue Daoming's indifferent attitude that Hu Xiaotian's plan went smoothly. If Xue Daoming had gone to see Princess Anping at Nanyang Water Village in Yongjiang, then the performance of this scene would have been much more difficult, and Xi
Yan may have already attacked him on the way.
Hu Xiaotian said respectfully: "Your Highness, the princess is in very bad condition and is still resting in bed."
Xue Daoming said: "Please tell me, Eunuch Hu, that I am here."
Hu Xiaotian listened to what he said and it was considered appropriate. He was the Prince of Dayong and the fiancé of Princess Anping. Logically, he had no reason to turn him away. Hu Xiaotian cupped his hand and said, "Your Highness, please wait a moment, Rong Xiaotian."
Heaven will report it to the princess first."
Xue Daoming nodded, but secretly thought in his heart, Long Xiyue was afraid that he had lost his mind at this time. You were basically deliberately making things difficult for me, but he didn't show anything on the surface. (To be continued)
