Chapter 142 Implicates

The Crown Prince's tutor's brother-in-law is actually related to the eldest son of the Ruan family?

And it was a loan relationship?

Anyone would suspect something fishy is going on!

"Tell me the basic situation! We'll talk as we walk!" Song Zhimian asked the man with the mustache as she hurried toward the Crown Princess.

The man with the mustache who was following closely behind Song Zhimin quickly gave a brief account of Yang Zhengtong's situation.

"Yang Zhengtong has been following the Crown Prince since childhood. In terms of loyalty, Yang Zhengtong is absolutely loyal."

Yang Zhengtong's wife, née Qian, was from the capital city, and her ancestors had been wealthy.

The family also had a distant relative who had served as the Minister of Rites in Da Yu, so they should have had considerable wealth.

However, these two generations indulged in pleasure, leading to the decline of their family fortunes, with each generation worse off than the last.

Yang Zhengtong and Qian Shi had known each other since childhood, and Yang Zhengtong had even received some favors from the Qian family. Later, the two got married.

Qian Datong was the only younger brother of the Qian family. He had never suffered hardship since childhood and was taken care of by Yang Zhengtong and the Qian family.

Although the family's assets were almost depleted, with Yang Zhengtong's financial support, they opened an embroidery workshop in the capital.

"An embroidery workshop? How did you end up opening an embroidery workshop?" Song Zhimian frowned.

"The family of the woman Qian Datong married was once an embroiderer in the Imperial Household Department, and she was an expert in embroidery."

Qian Datong's wife was also a skilled embroiderer, and the things she embroidered were all very lifelike.

That's why I opened an embroidery shop.

That embroidery shop was quite famous among the nobles in the capital, and many of them frequented the Qian family's embroidery shop.

Furthermore, Yang Zhengtong's wife doted on her younger brother, which led Yang Zhengtong to treat his brother-in-law differently.

Because of Yang Zhengtong's connections, the Crown Princess often had the Qian family's embroidery workshop do some embroidery work as a reward. "The man with the mustache said quickly.

Song Zhimian's heart sank to the bottom.

From this perspective, it seems that Qian Datong and Yang Zhengtong had a close relationship that was inseparable.

The key point is that Yang Zhengtong was one of the Crown Prince's confidants...

If Qian Datong causes any trouble, Yang Zhengtong won't be able to explain himself.

At that time, the crown prince will inevitably be implicated...

"Okay, I understand. Go find your people now and tell them to keep a close eye on Qian Datong."

You can keep this banknote.

If all else fails, have that person detain Qian Datong and send him somewhere no one can find him!

As Song Zhimian spoke, she handed the silver note that Ye Yunshu had just given her to the man with the mustache.

The man with the mustache knew the matter was urgent, so he quickly bowed and hurried out.

...

Song Zhimian quickened her pace and walked towards the Crown Prince and the courtyard where he lived.

She went to the courtyard where the Crown Princess usually handled palace affairs.

To her surprise, the Crown Princess was not there.

"Do you know where the Crown Princess has gone?" Song Zhimian asked hurriedly.

The palace servants who remained behind quickly bowed in respect.

"When the Crown Princess went to Ronghua Palace, someone from the Imperial Concubine's side came early in the morning to say that the Imperial Concubine had something to say to the Crown Princess."

After finishing her lunch, the Crown Princess went to Ronghua Palace.

I reckon they should be back soon!

Song Zhimian's head throbbed even more.

What a coincidence! Normally, Consort Wu wouldn't even visit the Crown Princess once every ten days or half a month.

But then, at this very moment, they sought out the Crown Princess…

Song Zhimian could not go directly to see the Crown Prince.

The best procedure is to meet the Crown Princess first, and then the Crown Princess will arrange for him to meet the Crown Prince.

Now that the Crown Princess can't be seen... then Song Zhimian will have to go see the Crown Prince herself.

Without a second thought, Song Zhimian turned and headed towards the courtyard where the Crown Prince handled state affairs and met with civil and military officials.

They were stopped by guards as soon as they arrived at the courtyard gate.

"His Highness the Crown Prince is discussing important matters with Minister Lin and Minister Tian. No one is allowed to disturb him."

Song Zhimian...

"Please inform them that I have urgent business to report!" Song Zhimian pleaded softly.

The guard could only shake his head helplessly.

Although the Crown Prince was gentle in nature, no one was allowed to disturb him when he was discussing important matters with Prime Minister Lin and the officials of the Six Ministries.

Even those close to His Majesty must wait outside until the Crown Prince has finished his official duties.

Song Zhimian spun around twice and glanced at the courtyard again.

The eunuchs serving them all bowed their heads and didn't dare to breathe.

After thinking for a while, Song Zhimian decided to leave first and think of other solutions.

On her way to Zixiao Pavilion, Song Zhimian considered every possible solution in her mind.

If Xiao Huaijin is here, just go find Xiao Huaijin.

Now that Xiao Huaijin is not here, the only way to see His Highness the Crown Prince is through the Crown Princess.

But the Crown Princess is currently in Ronghua Palace, and it's unknown how many hours it will take to get there and back...

On her way back, Song Zhimian suddenly thought of someone.

Sylvia Lin, Lord Ye!

Now, she should be the only one who can successfully see the Crown Prince!

She immediately turned around and hurried back to the Inspectorate, which she had just left.

...

Ye Yunshu, who had been engrossed in reviewing the ledgers, was also surprised to see Song Zhimian return.

Is there something... urgent?

"You... if you have something to say, just say it!" Seeing the anxious look on Song Zhimin's face, Ye Yunshu quickly gestured for Song Zhimin to sit down and talk.

Song Zhimian shook her head and refused to sit down.

"Lord Ye, could you please take me to see His Highness the Crown Prince at this time? I have something urgent to discuss with you."

Ye Yunshu was even more puzzled.

"You are a member of the Eastern Palace, so logically it should be more convenient for you to see the Crown Prince than for me!"

"Lord Ye, the matter is urgent!"

The Crown Prince is currently meeting with Minister Lin and the officials of the Six Ministries.

The Crown Princess was summoned to Ronghua Palace by Consort Wu again. I had no other choice but to come to Lord Ye for help.

"Lord Ye is from the Censorate. If you go to see him, no one will dare to stop you. You will definitely be able to see the Crown Prince!" Song Zhimin said hurriedly.

Ye Yunshu looked solemn.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

Song Zhimian quickly told Ye Yunshu what the man with the mustache had found out.

...

As soon as Song Zhimian mentioned that Qian Datong was the brother-in-law of Yang Zhengtong, who was under the Crown Prince, Ye Yunshu immediately stood up.

Ye Yunshu casually rolled up the two account books on the table and walked outside first.

"Keep up!" The simple two words made Song Zhimin breathe a sigh of relief.

With Lord Ye present, we're sure to see the Crown Prince.

...

When they arrived at the entrance of the courtyard where the Crown Prince was holding meetings, the two guards still blocked their way.

Ye Yunshu glanced at the two guards and said only two sentences.

"Go and announce that Ye Yunshu, the Chief Inspector, has important matters to report!"

The guards exchanged glances, and soon one of them went inside to report.

A short while later, an eunuch hurriedly came out.

"Lord Ye, please!"