Generally speaking, whoever sleeps with the emperor becomes a target the next day.

This is quite normal, so when Ye Liangdi confronted Luo Liangyuan, her Aunt Lu didn't stop her.

As long as what you say isn't excessive, you can't completely change a person's personality, right?

Xiao Liangyuan joined in the criticism, while Luo Liangyuan, though sharp-tongued, managed to hold her own.

After a pointless conversation, it was time for everyone to go their separate ways.

It rained all night and only stopped near dawn. Now, when we go back, Yan Nangui will be walking through the garden.

They claimed they wanted to see the fallen petals everywhere. And indeed, there were fallen petals; many of the vibrant flowers had been knocked down by the heavy rain that night.

It rained heavily last night, so it's much cooler this morning. Yan Nangui picked some flowers that hadn't been hit and strolled around in a good mood.

After we finished walking, we weren't in a hurry to go back. Instead, we sat down in the pear orchard. The pears had already ripened, and although they weren't big, they were quite pretty.

Because she liked it, there were also many morning glories in the pear grove, just like in the courtyard, all in bloom.

"What about Yuanhua? There should be some news by now."

Malabar spinach then went to call Daphne genkwa out.

Before long, Yuanhua came to report that she should have replied yesterday, but Liangyuan was sleepy and didn't listen.

“Liangyuan, Xiangsi sent word that Lord Meng has been back in the capital for three months now, and his concubine is very favored. They say she might be pregnant.”

After returning to the capital, Meng Jianghe was assigned to the Ministry of Personnel and became a vice minister.

Although the rank is still the third grade, the position of Vice Minister of Rites is not an ordinary official position.

The Ministry of Personnel was in charge of all officials in the country and was considered the head of the Six Ministries. Even a Vice Minister was considered to be a powerful figure.

It is clear that Meng Jianghe is indeed capable, which is why the Second Prince values ​​him so highly.

As for that concubine, she had been in the household for less than three months. Although she was sent there by someone from the Meng family, her true origins are naturally unknown.

This concubine was not a spy; she herself did not know what was going on behind the scenes. She was simply trying to curry favor with the powerful.

"Now, the old lady is always ill in that mansion, and the eldest young mistress is in charge of managing the household. However, the sisters-in-law are not satisfied and are still fighting. Xiangsi sent a message to the servants, saying that there is a servant named Wu Daocong in the front yard who is probably capable. She told you to investigate him in detail."

"Hahaha, this Xiangsi. I really like her. Alright, I'll send someone to investigate. You tell Xiangsi to behave herself and not expose herself. I'll need her someday."

This girl may be young, but she's got quite a mind.

"Yes, then, would you like Your Highness to investigate this person?" Yuanhua asked.

"At the estate, send Granny Liu's son, Quansheng, to the estate. Take your time, there's no need to rush." ​​Investigating a servant should be relatively easy.

After Quan Sheng returned to Yannan and entered the government, he opened a small restaurant in the city. After more than a year of operation, the restaurant grew in size and he also took over the restaurant next door.

"Yes," Yuanhua replied.

"There's something else," Yuanhua said hesitantly.

"What's so hard to say?" Yan Nangui asked curiously.

“It’s not that it’s hard to say, it’s just… it’s hard to hear. I’ve heard people outside gossiping about His Highness the Prince of Qin,” Yuanhua said.

The King of Qin? Shu Chengfeng's deceased elder brother, Shu Changfeng?

"What rumors?" Yan Nangui asked again.

"This...it is said...it is said that His Highness Prince Qin's background is problematic. Although I only heard a few words and those people spoke vaguely, the general idea is that before the Empress married His Majesty, she had a lover...anyway...that's all they said."

Yan Nangui clicked his tongue: "Let's go back."

Back at Jiyue Pavilion, she asked someone to bring paper and pen, wrote these down, and told Shuanzi to take them to the front yard: "Be sure to give them to Yunji or those two adults."

The two adults were naturally Ding Min and Wei Xiao, the two guards commanders.

Shuanzi responded and left.

This time, the news really did come from Yan Nangui.

Shu Chengfeng immediately flew into a rage and swept everything off the table.

Wei Xiao knelt on one knee: "Your Highness, please calm your anger."

"Investigate, investigate for me." Veins bulged on Shu Chengfeng's forehead.

This is absolutely devastating!

Yes, if those who spread rumors dare not directly spread rumors about the Crown Prince, that would be an extremely serious matter.

However, spreading rumors about the Crown Prince's brother is also unacceptable. If the King of Qin's lineage is questionable, then it would mean that the Empress is also at fault.

Can a problematic empress be deposed?

Once the empress is deposed, the crown prince's status will be far less than it is now.

The King of Qin was a son of Your Majesty when Your Majesty was still a prince.

Shu Chengfeng's anger was clearly not limited to this; his deceased elder brother was also being stigmatized.

Even if he manages to find out who's behind this, the rumors will have already spread, and people will inevitably have doubts about it in the future.

Or, even if it's clarified, there will still be people who are curious and will always bring it up.

Thinking of this, Shu Chengfeng couldn't suppress the anger in his head and almost smashed the study to pieces.

He also brought the anger in his mind to its extreme.

No matter who it is, this time, he is determined to kill them.

Inside Jiyue Pavilion, Yan Nangui also thought of these things and shook his head: "This is royal kinship. It's a pity that even though the Prince of Qin has been dead for so many years, he still has to bear this stigma. Look, truly kind people never have a good ending."

Jiang Xiang and the others nodded in agreement: "I wonder who it is, this is too audacious."

Yan Nangui thought for a moment and gently shook his head.

It shouldn't be Shu Zhongjing. Even if he wanted to depose the crown prince, he wouldn't go so far as to cuckold himself, would he?

That's a prince. Which prince?

"It looks terrible," Yan Nangui said softly.

"Huh?" Chanyi didn't hear clearly.

"I say, it's really ugly." Yan Nangui shook his head slightly: "Fighting like this, using such disgusting methods, it's really ugly."

Chanyi nodded, "Yes, it's ugly..."

After smashing up the study, Shu Chengfeng's anger gradually subsided.

Ding Min and Wei Xiao mobilized all their resources and quickly began to investigate the source of the rumors.

It was really a coincidence. If Yuanhua hadn't overheard it, the news might have spread for days.

The Crown Prince has his own rights. The news quickly reached the Ministry of Justice and the Prefectural Governor's Office, leading to the arrest of a number of people.

In just three days, the Ministry of Justice's prison was almost full.

The Crown Prince was furious, and even His Majesty could not stop him.

Therefore, no one who goes to prison ever gets out unharmed.

Some people were even beaten to death.

The Empress learned of this three days later.

She was so angry that she smashed a bunch of things.

With red-rimmed eyes and clenched teeth, he sat there saying, "Didn't he know whether I was a virgin when I was with him?"

"Your Majesty, please calm down," Aunt Fei hurriedly advised. "His Majesty should not know about this matter. His Highness is investigating now, and the results will be available soon."

"Your Majesty, the three princes have been granted the title of king, and some people are getting restless. Don't worry, things will be resolved."