Chapter 1002 Coincidence

"As long as he is fine, I don't care."

"It's really pitiful for the parents in the world."

Jiang Xiaowei sighed and said, "But have you ever thought that you are the only one who loves your son the most in the world?"

"I love him, but I can't raise him!"

"Lan Ce!"

Jiang Xiaowei ordered: "Take Ge Lianxiang and her son back to the city and settle them down."

Hearing this, Ge Lianxiang kowtowed repeatedly: "Thank you for your kindness, Madam. I will never forget it."

"It's just a small thing, no need to be so grateful."

Jiang Xiaowei said: "Take good care of your son. Good luck is yet to come for you and your son."

Yun Zhen sat at the desk, concentrating on reading "Autumn Intent on the Barren Mountain" sent by Jiang Xue. He thought that someone would come to invite him to the princess's mansion again today.

However, the doorman suddenly came in to announce: "Your Highness the Fourth Prince, Prime Minister Xiao is here to visit!"

Yun Zhen was surprised to see Xiao Zhan coming in person. Could it be that Jiang Xue sent him? Then he realized, "Quickly invite Prime Minister Xiao to the study."

After a while, the doorman led Xiao Zhan in and bowed to Yun Zhen: "Greetings, His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince."

Yun Zhen noticed the hostility in Xiao Zhan's eyes and responded politely, "It's a pleasant surprise that you can take time out of your busy schedule to visit me."

“Surprise may be appropriate, but joy is not.”

Xiao Zhan said coldly: "Today's visit may not be a good thing for the Fourth Prince."

"oh?"

Yun Zhen pretended to be surprised: "Could it be that Prime Minister Xiao didn't come here to drink tea, play chess, or have a good time, but came here specifically to cause trouble?"

"I'm not asking for trouble, I just have some questions in my mind, and I hope the Fourth Prince can answer them."

"I see."

Yun Zhen smiled slightly: "Prime Minister Xiao, please feel free to ask. I will try my best to explain in detail what I can answer; if you can't or don't want to answer, please forgive me and don't force it."

"What if I don't want to tolerate it?"

Yun Zhen chuckled: "That's your choice, it has nothing to do with me."

"This is none of your business."

Xiao Zhan sneered and said, "I hope that after today's conversation, the Fourth Prince can still say this with such confidence."

"It seems that Lord Xiao has a lot to say to me, so why don't we sit down and chat while drinking tea?" Yun Zhen suggested.

Xiao Zhan glanced at him and replied briefly: "Okay."

The two sat down face to face, and soon a servant brought tea, which was a fragrant Dahongpao. The fragrance of tea soon filled the whole room.

Yun Zhen made a gesture to invite him in, but Xiao Zhan did not move. He just said:

"You look strikingly similar to the late eldest prince, even your movements are similar, but there are some details that I still can't imitate.

For example, his favorite tea was not the rich Da Hong Pao, but the light Tai Ping Hou Kui. "

Yun Zhen smiled slightly: "I am not the former crown prince of your country. It is normal for me to like Da Hong Pao. Sir Xiao, please think carefully, when did I say that I am him?"

"You didn't say it directly, but your actions have been suggesting it."

Xiao Zhan retorted: "If it wasn't a deliberate imitation, how could there be two people in the world who look so alike? And the song you played at the welcoming banquet was obviously meant to evoke Xiaoxue's memory."

"That's not fair of you to say."

Yun Zhen said calmly: "My appearance cannot be changed, some of my behaviors are innate, and some are habits formed over the years.

There is no rule that only the former crown prince can do that. As for that piece of music, it was already widely circulated before I played it.

If others can play it, why can't I? It's all just a coincidence."

"There are too many coincidences."

Xiao Zhan sneered: "I don't have time to chat with you, I just want to know what your purpose is?"

"The eldest princess has also asked the same question, and I don't want to answer it again." Yun Zhen replied.

"You're lying." Xiao Zhan accused.

"That's what she said."

Yun Zhen shook his head: "Since you don't believe me, why don't you try to guess for yourself?"

"I don't need to guess."

Xiao Zhan said coldly: "Yun Zhen, I'll give you three days to think about it. If you don't tell me your true purpose by then, I will kill you to eliminate the hidden danger."

Yun Zhen looked directly into Xiao Zhan's cold eyes and felt a chill running through his whole body.

He knew that the other party was serious. If he didn't tell the truth within three days, he might really die.

Without waiting for Yun Zhen to respond, Xiao Zhan continued, "Maybe because of your face, Xiao Xue won't do anything to you, but I won't show mercy. In this capital, as the Prime Minister and the Prince Consort, it's easy to kill you."

Yun Zhen said calmly: "After all, I am the prince of Dong Xiang. If you really kill me, how will you explain to my father?"

"Dongxiang is just a small country, and you are not a prince with real power. Do you think your father dares to ask for an explanation?"

Xiao Zhan asked coldly, "Do you remember Princess Yunchu? Her experience may be a lesson for you."

"Three days. I'll only give you three days. If you don't give me a satisfactory answer by then, don't even think about returning to Dongxiang alive."

Yun Zhen suddenly laughed: "Before coming to the capital, I heard people joke that Princess Changle acted casually and was very domineering, and she should be called Princess Arrogant. But after seeing her today, you, the Prince Consort, are no less capable than her. However..."

He paused for a moment and said slowly: "As the Prime Minister and the son-in-law of the State of Gan, you are young and promising and you do have reason to be proud. Three days is three days. I have no objection and I dare not have any objection."

"Okay then."

Xiao Zhan stood up and said, "I will come to visit His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince again in three days."

After saying that, Xiao Zhan turned and left. Yun Zhen looked at his back and fell into deep thought.

He didn't trust Jiang Xue enough, so he planned to continue observing and didn't intend to tell her everything.

But if he couldn't give Xiao Zhan a satisfactory answer within three days, he might lose his life. Once he died, everything would be over. He was in a dilemma.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of the envoy's villa, Xiao Zhan met Fu Dong.

"Did Xiaoxue ask you to come?"

"yes!"

"Go back. I have asked all her questions, and I will tell her everything when we return home. She is still in the early stages of pregnancy, so she should worry less."

Fu Dong thought about it and felt that Xiao Zhan and Jiang Xue had the same thoughts. It was indeed not advisable for a pregnant woman to work too hard, so he followed them back to the princess's mansion.

After Lan Ce brought Ge Lianxiang and her son into the city, he quickly arranged for them to stay, and then went to Jiang Xiaowei's villa to report:

"Madam, I have already placed the mother and son in a private house in Shuanglong Lane, and have asked a doctor to examine them. They are in good health."

"very good."

Jiang Xiaowei thought about it for a moment, and then instructed: "They are helpless here, remember to prepare the necessities of life and provide appropriate financial support."

Lan Ce responded: "Rice, flour, oil, clothing and bedding have all been prepared, and I have also given enough silver to live on for three years.

Ge Lianxiang is so grateful to you that she wants to thank you in person, but considering your special status, I did not allow her to come. Please understand."

"You were trying to protect me, so what's wrong with that?"