Xia Tingzhen was in charge of planning the secret investigation of Zhen Guogong's mansion before, so Xia Tingzhen was also aware of Cai Jin's incident from the beginning.
As for Ji Xiu, who didn't know the details - in the eyes of Emperor Qingming, they both experienced what happened back then, so there was no need to deliberately hide these things from the other party.
He was suspicious of Zhenguo's government, which needed to be disguised to the outside world, but in front of these two ministers, it was not necessary at all.
Seeing Li Ji holding the letter in front of Xia Tingzhen, Ji Xiu's eyes moved slightly.
The name Cai Jin has become quite familiar to him recently.
Although he had not participated in many things, he could clearly guess the inside story after a little thought.
When Xia Tingzhen read the letter and handed it to Li Ji, while the emperor was just waiting for Xia Tingzhen to speak, Ji Xiu was still a little unhappy.
"Although these pieces of information seem to be secret and unknown, they are not considered to be important matters. Therefore, I feel that it is not yet clear whether Cai Jin has truly gained the trust of the people in the Zhenguo Palace.
"Xia Tingzhen said with half-lowered eyes.
Emperor Qingming smiled noncommittally.
"Cai Jin is cautious and will not prematurely inquire into any too important secrets for no reason."
This letter contains some information that Cai Jin recently learned at the Zhenguo Palace. He has ordered people to check it carefully and it is indeed correct.
As for whether he has truly gained the trust of the Xu family——
The existence of this sentence is inherently unrealistic.
He was the one who sent Cai Jin. If everyone in the Xu family really changed their minds about her completely and believed in her completely, wouldn't that be a joke? - I'm afraid even a joke would not dare to say that.
But her mission has never been to gain the trust of everyone in the Xu family.
She only needs to get close to Xu Yun and use Xu Yun to find the right opportunity to secretly find out whether the matter is true or not.
Xia Tingzhen understood the meaning of Emperor Qingming's words and said: "What the emperor said is also reasonable."
"Therefore, I plan to explain this matter." Emperor Qingming slowly tapped the letter with his finger.
Xia Tingzhen naturally knew what "this matter" was.
Even Ji Xiu knew it well.
When the late emperor passed away, he showed no hesitation about the matters passed down to his current majesty. This was somewhat different from their initial expectations. Of course, perhaps the late emperor saw the situation in the capital like this, and King Yan went to war
I haven’t returned yet and don’t want to go against the general trend——
But after all, this passing was too happy.
It's so satisfying that it makes people suspicious.
Therefore, your Majesty has been secretly investigating old events over the years.
It's just that in recent years, he has been far less trusted than His Majesty Xia Tingzhen, so he doesn't know whether he has really found out any clues, or whether his suspicion is just amplified year after year -
But His Majesty finally found out about the Duke of Zhenguo.
And now this move will almost expose the suspicion of the Zhenguo Palace!
Ji Xiu glanced at Xia Tingzhen, who had not said anything. After all, he was not holding back: "Your Majesty, I think it is not appropriate to leave such an important matter to a woman alone."
"Oh?" Emperor Qingming looked up at him, showing no displeasure.
Ji Xiu then continued: "Although I have not been involved in this matter, the rumors outside have been heard before. It is said that Xu Yun was defensive and repulsive towards this woman before, but now he suddenly changed his attitude, even if it can be called affection.
It’s true, but it’s not necessarily true that there are no other strange things in it——”
When he said this, he paused for a moment and then said, "Maybe this is the illusion displayed by the Zhenguo Palace."
Xia Tingzhen's face was calm, but she sneered in her heart.
Only Ji Xiu could say such stupid things.
Of course, the reason why he is called stupid does not mean that it is untrustworthy.
It's more that such a possibility that is on the surface, he really wouldn't have thought of it as the emperor, and that he, a sober-minded 'smart man', would need to remind him?
However, Ji Xiu's only advantage is that he is stupid enough.
If not, I'm afraid he wouldn't be alive to this day - it was precisely because he was stupid enough that he told him to treat him carelessly before, and actually gave the other party an opportunity to take advantage of him, set up such a situation, and took away his son alive.
As a result, he almost lost most of his emperor's heart.
Thinking of the pain of her second son being Lingchi, Xia Tingzhen's expression became calmer.
"So what if it's just an illusion? So what if I just ask the Duke directly?"
Emperor Qingming laughed inexplicably and said slowly: "If the thing is really in his hands, then this is my last chance to show my loyalty to Duke Zhen Guo——"
Let's see if Zhen Guogong's final performance can satisfy him.
And if you make up your mind to play clever tricks with him, then...
The Xu family just disappeared, and we can't blame him for not leaving any room for anything.
Emperor Qingming still had a light and peaceful smile on his face, but his eyes were already cold.
Ji Xiu's heart trembled slightly when he heard this, and a chill crawled down his back.
The Emperor is afraid of the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion, and he has always been aware of it...
But the current attitude is more than just fear?
Is it because... King Yan is about to enter the capital?
If Duke Zhen Guo really has something in his hands, when King Yan comes to the capital, there will probably be a big change - is it because of this possibility that the emperor begins to lose his composure?
But the more anxious you are about this kind of thing, the easier it will be to make the wrong decision.
If the current ruler is beating Duke Zhen in such a grand manner, wouldn't it be self-defeating if Duke Zhen was innocent and had no second thoughts? Pushing the originally neutral Xu family further and further away?
Just because of Duke Zhen's temperament, if he is forced to do anything, he will break the pot and then fight to the death - can your Majesty really be able to withstand it then?
It would be a fool's errand for a prince to overthrow the imperial court. However, the world today is only rough-hewn, and there are still packs of wolves waiting for him. From foreign enemies to the King of Yan... I'm afraid there will be many people who will reap the benefits!
Has Your Majesty thought about this?
His Majesty, overwhelmed by suspicion and uneasiness, may have thought he had no choice——
But how could Xia Tingzhen not think of it?!
Why wasn't there any warning or warning?
In the final analysis, I just want to take advantage of His Majesty's suspicion to eliminate dissidents for me...!
Therefore, I am afraid that this treacherous villain not only did not dissuade or remind me, but even secretly made repeated slanders and instigations!
He had noticed earlier that Xia Tingzhen had formed a party and was no longer satisfied with just being among civil servants. Most of the people who had been promoted in the Beijing camp in recent years were recommended by Xia Tingzhen's party——
Pooh!
What a bullshit civil servant!
He loves to play with these political tactics... They are all for his own selfish interests without regard for the overall situation!
Have they ever been on the battlefield? Do they know what their chances of winning are in a real fight? After reading a few books, do they really think they can strategize and control everything?!
Ji Xiu cursed loudly in his heart.
As for why he didn't speak out to dissuade His Majesty?