Chapter 218: This move cuts off the firewood from under the cauldron, a decisive blow

"After my mother pleaded for mercy, the officials of the Fang family were demoted from two ranks to one rank, and Fang Yilin's exile was replaced by a prisoner carriage parade."

"Only Fang Zhang's punishment remains unchanged."

"Ms. Fang Zhang is vain and concerned about reputation. She is naturally resentful about losing the imperial edict. She doesn't dare to get angry at the emperor, so her anger will naturally be directed at my mother," said Yu Lingye.

Xie Yingmian understood.

The Concubine Dowager is a member of the royal family and the master.

Fang Zhang is a minister.

Logically speaking, Fang Zhang's family wouldn't be able to cause any trouble.

However, the concubine has been brainwashed by the Fang family for many years, and she obeys their orders and is willing to be a blood bag for them.

The Queen Mother's move of cutting off the source of the problem will cause Fang Zhang and Concubine Fang to become enemies.

"The Queen Mother's move is a sure kill." Xie Yingmian said.

"More than that." Yu Lingye said, "The Fang family's punishment cannot be reduced at will. The Fang family needs to pay the price."

"The price is that the Fang family must donate 300,000 taels of silver."

Xie Yingmian raised his eyebrows: "Three hundred thousand taels?"

"The Fang family is indeed a wealthy family. They are quite rich."

Yu Lingye sneered, "Before Mother entered the palace, the Fang family was just a small family. It was only after Mother entered the palace and gained Father's favor that the Fang family rose to prominence."

"The Fang family is not good at business. Most of the Fang family's wealth was obtained by fraud from my mother."

"These three hundred thousand taels of silver will empty the Fang family's wealth, and they may not even be able to keep the mansion."

"The Fang family has always valued money. They are also used to spending lavishly and living an extravagant life. Asking them to pay these three hundred thousand taels of silver would almost cost them their lives."

When Yu Lingye said this, Xie Yingmian almost understood.

The Concubine Dowager worked hard for the Fang family and also gained benefits for them.

The Fang family can keep their official positions, and Fang Yilin doesn't have to go into exile.

However, the Fang family will not remember the kindness of the Concubine Dowager.

On the contrary, the Fang family would blame the Concubine Dowager for causing the Fang family to lose 300,000 taels and the imperial edict.

The Fang family will label the concubine as a sinner of the Fang family.

Xie Yingmian asked, "The Fang family is bound to embarrass the Concubine Dowager. What are you going to do then?"

Given the Fang family's behavior, it would be difficult for them to empty their savings to donate these 300,000 taels of silver.

There is a high probability that the Fang family will morally blackmail the concubine and find ways to make her pay.

The Toffee has no money.

Therefore, the concubine could only exploit Yu Lingye, the victim.

Yu Lingye frowned.

No matter what, his mother is still his biological mother.

Given the shamelessness of the Fang family, they might even instigate my mother to commit suicide for the sake of these three hundred thousand taels of silver.

"If the Concubine Dowager threatens to kill herself, you can't just watch your mother die in front of you." Xie Yingmian saw what Yu Lingye was thinking, "You can only be the scapegoat."

"Three hundred thousand taels is not a small sum. You can't gather it all in a short time. If you want to gather it all, you need to sell a lot of property. If you sell it urgently, the property will not be able to be sold at a high price. Someone will take the opportunity to buy it at a low price."

"In the end, all your money and your property will fall into the hands of the emperor."

While the Empress Dowager was removing the fuel from under the cauldron, the Emperor was also removing the fuel from under the cauldron.

Yu Lingye was silent.

What Xie Yingmian said was exactly what he was thinking.

He told Xie Yingmian all this because Xie Yingmian's thinking was different from that of ordinary people.

Yu Lingye said, "After the verdict came out, the Emperor's intentions and the Empress Dowager's intentions became very clear."

"Given my mother's personality, it's impossible to reason with her."

"Based on my understanding of her, she will definitely be instigated by the Fang family."

"There will only be one ending."

"I can't think of a good solution right now, so I want to ask for your opinion."

"This matter is both troublesome and simple." Xie Yingmian looked at Yu Lingye with a smile, "It depends on whether you are willing to give it up."

Yu Lingye raised his eyebrows: "Tell me in detail."

Xie Yingmian stretched out a finger.

"Ten thousand taels, not only can I save these three hundred thousand taels, but if possible, I can also cure your mother's brain bleeding."

"Ten thousand taels won't buy you any loss or deception, but it can cure those vampires in the Fang family. Do you want to give it a try?"

Yu Lingye was skeptical.

He knew better than anyone how devoted his mother was to the Fang family.

Whenever someone from the Fang family cries or makes a fuss, my mother becomes possessed like a demon.

"Is there really a way?"

Xie Yingmian said: "Before that, I would like to ask you a question."

"If your mother chose the Fang family over you, what would you do?"

Yu Lingye's face didn't show any fluctuation: "She won't."

"oh?"

Yu Lingye explained, "When I was about three years old, I fell seriously ill."

"Ms. Fang Zhang came to my house and said that I was a debt collector with bad luck for being so seriously ill at such a young age."

"She suggested to my mother that I be abandoned and that a cousin of my age be brought into the palace to impersonate me."

"That boy is my uncle's biological son, and he bears some resemblance to my mother. Fang Zhang's intention is that as long as my mother keeps this secret, she can secretly swap my identity with my cousin. If anyone asks about it, she can just say that he's had a serious illness and his appearance has changed."

"That was the first time Mother got angry at Fang Zhang. She was so furious that she rejected Fang Zhang's request and drove her out of the palace. She ignored the Fang family for two whole years."

"It wasn't until I was five that my mother resumed contact with the Fang family."

"Mother thinks I don't remember anything about being three years old, but actually I remember everything."

Xie Yingmian sighed, "I knew the Fang family was weird, but I didn't know they were this weird."

The Fang family dared to do something as risky as replacing the royal heir.

"Okay, since you are confident, we can give it a try."

Seeing Xie Yingmian's relaxed look, Yu Lingye's heart suddenly relaxed.

"Thank you," he said.

"You're welcome. I accept money and help others avoid disaster." Xie Yingmian said, "Also, if my plan is to succeed, I need you to lead the charge. You must be prepared to be morally blackmailed by your mother and the Fang family."

Yu Lingye: "Okay."

"There's one more thing. Tianjia has woken up." Yu Lingye said, "He hasn't lost his memory."

Xie Yingmian became serious.

Tianjia did not lose his memory, which means that Tianjia may have seen the mastermind behind the incident.

"Who is it?" she asked.

Yu Lingye: "The place where Tianjia was attacked is where the emperor temporarily resides."

Xie Yingmian was slightly startled: "The mastermind behind this is the emperor?"

"I can't be sure." Yu Lingye said, "Tianjia didn't see the face of the person who planted the pea Gu on him."

"He followed the rat into the emperor's quarters and was attacked as soon as he approached."

"The person who attacked him was much more skilled than him. He had no chance of fighting back. Tianjia thought he was doomed, but the person didn't kill him. Instead, he planted a pea Gu in him."

Xie Yingmian frowned.

In the emperor's territory, getting rid of a Tianjia is as easy as pie.

But, Tianjia is not dead, and Dijia is not dead either.

That's strange.

"Tianjia also brought back a clue." Yu Lingye frowned as he spoke. "At that time, besides the emperor, the eldest princess also lived there."

Xie Yingmian: "Do you think the Grand Princess is also a suspect?"