The Queen smiled and said, "You should have heard about Qing'er's identity. It was done by Minister Jiang."
After Empress Xian peeled a shrimp for Yu Yiluo, she pretended to be confused and asked.
"Why is she like this?"
"Did Uncle Wang tell you something? This matter might involve Minister Jiang, and you are at Qing'er's house. I think she wants to touch you and Luo'er."
Empress Xian wiped her hands, picked up the chopsticks, and spoke in a light voice.
"So you never doubted the princess's background from the beginning?"
"It's obvious that Minister Jiang wants to use this to threaten Qing'er. Qing'er is timid, so there's no guarantee that she won't believe him and be used by him."
So she deliberately asked Minister Jiang to investigate the matter. If she failed to investigate it properly, she would bring trouble upon herself.
It’s hard to evaluate.
Yu Yiluo was speechless after hearing this.
[Luckily, my cheap cousin was raised by the Divine Doctor Qian. If the Empress had raised him, would he have also been spoiled?]
Empress Xian did not respond and ate her meal quietly.
The Queen suddenly added, "Actually, someone has mentioned Qing'er's identity before."
She told Empress Xian about receiving the letter, and she asked.
"If you want to know if this letter was delivered by Minister Jiang, you can ask him to test it."
The Queen shook her head. "She didn't deliver the letter. I've checked, but I have no clue."
"That's the letter I sent by bird. It's a wonder you could find it."
"In that case, Minister Jiang should be informed of this matter."
Concubine Xian analyzed methodically, "If you tell Minister Jiang and she takes any action, it will prove that there is indeed a hidden secret about the identity of the Crown Princess."
"The person I sent to keep an eye on Minister Jiang has been exposed. She's not stupid and will definitely not make any moves in the short term."
Having said so much, the Empress obviously didn't want to delve into the matter further, and Concubine Xian was too lazy to say anything more.
[Everyone withdraw, this will give Minister Jiang the opportunity to initiate a coup.]
[Tsk tsk, Minister Jiang is really a great assist. Minister Jiang will definitely give you a kowtow if he succeeds.]
…
After lunch, Yu Yiluo and Concubine Xian left the palace.
Ling Le returned to the imperial study with the empress. "I think what the princess said makes sense. Your Majesty, why don't you summon Minister Jiang to question him?"
What if the two of them were plotting something and the emperor was not prepared? He would not know how he died.
After all, no matter how many precautions you take, the people around you are the hardest to guard against.
"Go and summon Minister Jiang to the palace."
Ling Le responded and left the imperial study, sending someone to invite Minister Jiang.
When Minister Jiang heard that the Empress had summoned her to the palace, he instructed the people in his mansion to deliver the things to Feng Qingqing and followed the visitor into the palace.
When they arrived at the door of the imperial study, Ling Le took her in directly.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
"Get up," the Queen glanced up at her, "I heard that you've been visiting the princess quite often lately. How could I not have known that you two were so close?"
Minister Jiang bowed and replied respectfully, "The princess has something for me to do."
"Oh," the Queen raised an eyebrow, "What did the princess tell you to do?"
Minister Jiang hesitated for a moment, then fell to his knees.
"The princess asked me to prepare an auspicious ceremony on her birthday."
The Queen looked normal, with no sign of joy or anger.
Minister Jiang maintained this posture for a long time before he heard the empress say, "Get up. This isn't a case of treason. Why are you so panicked?"
Ling Le helped Minister Jiang to stand up and said with a smile:
"Lord Jiang, please stop kneeling. Many ministers in the court are dissatisfied with the princess. It's not a bad idea for the princess to use this matter to gain their approval. Since it's the princess's order, just do it well."
Ling Le is someone close to the Queen, so what she said does not necessarily represent the Queen's opinion.
Minister Jiang understood that the Queen was supporting her in helping Feng Qingqing, and she lowered her eyes.
"Yes, I will definitely do it well."
The queen nodded and stared at Minister Jiang.
"By the way, I received a letter from an unknown source earlier, which also stated that the princess is not my child."
"Is there such a thing?"
Jiang Shang showed a little surprise. He had heard before that the Dali Temple was investigating a case and had no results for a long time. So it turned out to be this matter.
She has dealt with everyone who knew Feng Qingqing's identity, even her own sister.
So, was the Queen talking about this to test me, or was there really someone who slipped through the net?
If anyone else knew about this, he couldn't stay.
"This person is probably targeting the princess just like the one this time."
The Queen saw that Minister Jiang's surprise did not seem fake and looked away.
"Go down and do what the princess has instructed you to do."
As soon as Minister Jiang left the imperial study, the empress gave instructions to Ling Le.
"Send someone in disguise to monitor her every move at the gate of Jiang's residence."
She was looking forward to Minister Jiang finding out who was behind the letter.
…
When Yu Yiluo and Concubine Xian returned to the Crown Princess's residence, they found Feng Hongyu was there too.
"How about it?"
Qian Jue stood up and asked urgently.
Yu Yiluo took out a porcelain bottle and raised it proudly towards Qian Jue.
"I said I would get it back for you. I didn't break my promise, did I?"
Qian Jue took the porcelain bottle.
"Luo'er is still amazing."
Yu Yiluo raised her chin, "That's right."
"Thank you, Empress Xian and the little princess."
Feng Hongyu didn't understand what they were saying. After they finished speaking, he stepped forward and thanked them solemnly.
Empress Xian understood that she was thanking her father, and said softly, "Luo'er and I didn't do anything. We just told you what we saw."
"I have to thank you," Feng Hongyu bowed again, "Without the Queen Mother's order, it would not be easy for me to enter the palace to see my father. Your seeing my father proves that he is fine."
What seemed easy to them was as difficult as climbing to the sky for her.
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