As soon as Gu Shanchang's heart knot went away, his symptoms improved at a speed visible to the naked eye. Within two days, he was back to his original state.
As the only close friend of Empress Dowager Yu, and also in the palace, Chief Gu Shanchang had never shown his face in the mourning hall. The attentive and observant ladies of the royal family had already noticed the strangeness. However, no one dared to talk too much.
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After the death of Empress Dowager Yu, the harem completely became Empress Xie's world.
Empress Xie seems gentle and always has a bit of a smile on her face. However, in just three years, she defeated the powerful Empress Dowager Yu in the harem. This ability and skill are shocking and frightening.
Everyone knows the importance of Mr. Gu in the heart of Queen Xie. Talking about Mr. Gu in private at this time is no different from the old man eating arsenic.
At the same time, a rumor about the real cause of Queen Mother Yu's death spread quietly.
Hearing that Zhao Yuan's envoy recognized Empress Dowager Yu's plot to assassinate Emperor Jianwen, all the princes and princes went to the palace to question Empress Dowager Yu. Empress Dowager Yu, filled with shame and anger, vomited blood and died...
This secret rumor came from nowhere and spread quietly among the imperial ladies in just a few days. The ladies were horrified and couldn't believe it, and couldn't help but secretly express their gratitude to the empress for his kindness.
It was obvious that this matter could be used to completely trample Empress Dowager Yu into the dust. However, the empress suppressed the matter with all her strength and took care of the posthumous affairs for Empress Dowager Yu. This kind of generosity and magnanimity are really admirable!
No one would have thought that the emperor's real intention was to observe the period of filial piety for another three years.
These rumors naturally reached the ears of Xiao Yuhan and others.
Xie Mingxi knelt for half a day and then stood up to rest. Xiao Yuhan stood up together naturally and said softly: "My brothers and sisters and I will rest together for a while."
Xie Mingxi quickly glanced at Xiao Yuhan and nodded slightly.
Yin Xiaoxiao also stood up at this time: "I'll go too."
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The difference between closeness and distance is not obvious on ordinary days, but at critical moments, you can always get a glimpse of it.
Among the sisters-in-law, Zhao Changqing is several years older. He is a disciple of Empress Dowager Yu, and he has the deepest feelings for Empress Dowager Yu.
In order to survive, Zhao Changqing made a wise choice and sided with Xie Mingxi. But in terms of feelings, they are not as close as the closeness between Xiao Yuhan, Yin Xiaoxiao and Xie Mingxi.
"...Seventh younger brother and sister, there are quite a few people who know the truth about the death of our mother that day."
Xiao Yuhan frowned, with a worried look on his face: "The Emperor has ordered that this matter should not be spread outside, so as not to allow anyone to discuss the matter privately. In the past two days, I don't know who spread the matter. The ladies who were kneeling in silence actually spoke of it.
It has been passed down from ear to ear. My mother specially told me this matter in private to remind the seventh younger siblings."
The Xiao family stood up in time and surrendered to the emperor and empress early. Mrs. Xiao heard such earth-shattering rumors while kneeling in mourning, and immediately informed Xiao Yuhan.
Yin Xiaoxiao also frowned: "I also heard my mother talk about this matter. This matter is a scandal for the Tian family. It is quite shameful to spread it. Who is secretly causing trouble?"
A chill flashed through Xie Mingxi's eyes, and she said calmly: "With a layer of belly, who can see clearly everyone's thoughts? The emperor issued an edict that day and strictly ordered not to discuss this matter in vain. Only a few pavilion elders in the court knew about this matter.
thing."
"The rumors spread so quickly, someone must be causing trouble."
"I have sent a message to the emperor. We must find this troublemaker!"
Xiao Yuhan and Yin Xiaoxiao looked at each other, sighing in their hearts.
It is not easy to sit firmly on the dragon's throne that has more than ten thousand people. Since Sheng Hong ascended the throne, there have been no big storms, but all kinds of tedious and annoying things have not stopped.
Xie Mingxi was the calmest and calmest one, and in turn comforted Xiao Yuhan and Yin Xiaoxiao: "Although this matter is not decent, it does not affect the overall situation. Everything the emperor has done is open and honest, and there is nothing to blame. You don't have to do it either.
Worrying too much.”
Xiao Yuhan composed himself and replied: "That's right. We worry too much."
Yin Xiaoxiao has a straightforward temperament and is extremely direct in her speech: "If you are of any use to us, don't be polite, just give us your instructions."
Xie Mingxi felt warm in her heart.
There is someone who stands unswervingly behind you, no matter whether it is needed or not, this kindness is extremely valuable.
"Okay," Xie Mingxi responded with a smile: "I won't be polite when I need your help."
The three of them looked at each other and smiled, drank a cup of tea and ate some vegetarian snacks to replenish their exhausted energy, and then went to the mourning hall together.
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After Sheng Hong received Xie Mingxi's message, he was quite angry. He called Zhou Quan over and ordered him to secretly investigate where the rumors came from.
There are not many people who know about this matter, there are always more than ten, they are either princes and princes of Daqi, or senior ministers of the imperial court. It is quite inconvenient to investigate.
Five days later, Zhou Quan reported back privately: "...this matter was reported by the Princess of Yiyang County."
Sheng Hong frowned, anger flashing in his eyes.
The Prince of Yiyang and the Prince of Fenyang are blood brothers, and are several years older than the Prince of Fenyang. They often travel closely with the Prince of Fenyang, and in the eyes of everyone, they are the unswerving supporters of the Prince of Fenyang.
That day, the Princess of Yiyang County was among the people who entered the palace to question Empress Dowager Yu. Unexpectedly, she deserved it in person, so she turned around and told the Princess of Yiyang County about the matter.
The princess of Yiyang County, whether intentionally or unintentionally, spread the secrets of the Tian family.
Sheng Hong suppressed his anger and ordered someone to summon the king of Fenyang County.
When the King of Fenyang County heard that this incident was done by the King of Yiyang County, his nose was almost crooked with anger. He immediately knelt down and apologized: "Please calm down your anger and listen to me. I will remember the emperor's oral instructions and never speak in front of anyone."
I have already said this. I have no knowledge of what the Prince of Yiyang did."
"Please give me a clear warning from your Majesty!"
Sheng Hong glanced at Fenyang County Prince and said coldly: "I believe you have nothing to do with this matter. However, Yiyang County Prince is your brother, and you two move around closely on weekdays. In the eyes of everyone, what Yiyang County Prince has done is
Things are almost the same as what you did yourself."
Isn't it?
This is the most annoying and depressing thing. It's like falling into a pool of mud, and you can't get rid of it.
He was on every possible precaution, but he never managed to prevent himself from being stabbed in the back by his brother.
The king of Fenyang County sighed with a bitter face: "It is enough for the emperor to believe in Wei Chen. Please trust Wei Chen again and hand over the matter to Wei Chen. Wei Chen went to interrogate the king of Yiyang County in person and told him about this
Once the matter is clear and clear, I will report back to the Emperor."
The Prince of Fenyang County hopes that his merits will be reduced.
No matter what, as the Zongzheng of the Zongren Mansion, it was his fault for failing to restrain the Prince of Yiyang.
Sheng Hong nodded and gave Prince Fenyang a meaningful look: "Okay, I will trust you again. I hope you will not disappoint me."
Prince Fenyang's heart trembled, and he responded gratefully. He secretly gritted his teeth, he must find out about this matter clearly!
