Chapter 288 Concubine Xu and Manager Jin
The old princess snorted coldly: "No need for maybe! Okay, go call the prince and tell him I have something to say to him."
The nanny quickly agreed.
Prince Zhou calmed Wen Baolu down and learned that he only had minor injuries and his internal strength was not seriously affected. He was surprised, after all, he had just vomited blood.
I thought I was hurt in the lungs.
I am still worried that if the person really dies, the consequences will be unimaginable.
What's more, Wen Baolu has the Luo family behind him.
What Concubine Xu did was just to create discord.
"Sir, Fugui is not in any danger." The maid reported, "The old princess asks you to come over."
Prince Zhou nodded slightly, and ordered someone to send a letter to Zhu Mingqing, telling him everything that happened today, and then went to the old princess's courtyard.
"Grandmother." Prince Zhou bowed respectfully, "Grandson greets you."
The old princess smiled kindly, and the other people in the room gradually left.
"Come, sit by my side." The old princess said with relief: "My Zhou'er has grown up. No matter what you want to do, grandma will support you."
Prince Zhou paused, his eyes softening as he held his grandmother's old, bony fingers. "Grandson, I'm sorry for making you worry."
The old princess shook her head: "When will we bring the child back? I am already old and weak, please don't let us be separated forever."
Prince Zhou's face turned serious: "Grandmother, you are talking nonsense again. If your grandson can survive, you will surely live a long life."
Speaking of this, the old princess couldn't help but ask, "The fruits and vegetables I've been eating recently were all bought from a newly opened shop. I heard it's the Ming family's shop. Have you heard of it?"
It’s the Ming family again.
Prince Zhou shook his head, "But the Luo family should understand. If grandma likes it, I will send someone over someday and have them deliver fresh food every day."
The old princess laughed: "Do you think those are ordinary fruits and vegetables? It's almost winter now, and I heard that the supply has been rationed."
Prince Zhou frowned in confusion: "You want to eat but can't buy it?"
The old princess smiled and said caringly, "Of course I can buy it, I just want you and your father to try it."
Prince Zhou's brows relaxed. As long as they could buy some, that was good. "Then send a few more people and each of them buy some."
"Alright, don't worry about these things. Your father will be back soon. Remember not to argue with him." The old princess comforted him, "If it's for Concubine Xu, it's not worth it. Grandmother will explain it clearly to him."
Zhou Shizi pursed his lips and said, "My grandson is unfilial and still makes you miss him all the time."
Concubine Xu relied on the Xu family and the emperor to act recklessly. My grandmother was at an age where she could enjoy her grandchildren, but she still had to worry about him.
"Zhou'er, this day will come sooner or later." The old princess was experienced and naturally saw it clearly. "A few days ago, news came from the southwestern border. I heard that the Kingdom of Yue has stationed a large number of troops on the border. Jicheng is in turmoil every year. The emperor will definitely make use of the Xu family, but this is also our opportunity!"
His Majesty is wary of Prince Huai's Mansion, but if the defenders of Jicheng fail in resisting the Hu people, and the southwest is full of people from the Luo family, even if they are cleared out, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse.
If the Xu family makes a mistake and the emperor gets angry, it will be a good opportunity for them to take control of the troops in Jicheng!
At this time, there is no need to be too tolerant of Concubine Xu, otherwise she will lose her courage and how can she be the heir to Prince Huai's Mansion?
As Prince Zhou listened to his grandmother's analysis, a thought suddenly occurred to him: "If we join forces with the Luo family, wouldn't that be a great opportunity to get rid of the Xu family?"
The old princess smiled. "Indeed. But after this ordeal, the Luo family will certainly not act rashly. Zhou'er, I'm telling you this so you don't have to worry too much. There will always be a way out."
"Thank you, grandmother, for your enlightenment!" Prince Zhou stood up with a respectful look.
"Old Princess, the prince is back." The nanny's voice came from outside.
"Grandma, I'll leave first." Prince Zhou stood up, bowed and retreated respectfully.
As soon as Prince Huai entered the palace, he knew what happened today. With a frown on his face and a serious expression, he came to his mother's courtyard.
When I left again, I felt even more depressed.
But in the evening, Concubine Xu sent someone to invite him, but he was sent away directly.
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On the evening of the second day, Prince Zhou was reviewing memorials submitted from all over Youzhou in his study when a servant came to report that a man and a woman outside the mansion wanted to see Prince Zhou, and he came to pick them up.
It’s Mrs. Zhu!
When Prince Zhou arrived outside the mansion, he saw someone he knew. He approached with an apologetic look, "Madam Zhu, Second Young Master Luo."
Zhu Mingqing remained motionless, her voice sarcastic, "I came here to give the Crown Prince some money, but I almost ended up costing my own life! This 'gift' truly terrifies me!"
Prince Zhou lay down and let himself be ridiculed. The person was hurt by him, whether subjectively or passively, he was not unrelated.
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Looking at the weak and powerless Wen Baolu, Zhu Mingqing was worried and insisted on taking him away.
Wen Baolu also didn't want to stay in Prince Huai's mansion. If Concubine Xu attacked him secretly again, he would have no second life.
So the group hurried on again, taking a small path to leave the palace.
"Wow, I heard a big secret!" The little world spirit suddenly became excited.
Overheard a big secret in Prince Huai's mansion?!
Zhu Mingqing excitedly ate melons while walking: "Tell me about it!"
"Two kilometers away, at the rockery, two women were chatting. They were discussing the affair between Concubine Xu and Steward Jin!" The little world spirit had been exposed to everything, so he naturally understood. "She attacked Master Wen because she didn't take Qingqing seriously. We need to teach her a lesson!"
Zhu Mingqing's walking stopped abruptly——
"lady?"
Prince Zhou turned around, surprised.
Zhu Mingqing coughed lightly: "Prince Zhou, we are about to leave the palace. I know the way back. I suggest you go southeast. There will be an important secret!"
Prince Zhou was confused, how could she know.
"I just saw two sneaky people walking in that direction. When I brought Doctor Hua to the mansion before, I seemed to have seen those two maids beside Concubine Xu." Zhu Mingqing blinked.
Prince Zhou realized something and immediately sent guards to check it out.
"Thank you, Madam, for telling me. I will definitely give you an explanation about Master Wen's matter!"
Zhu Mingqing: "Then I will wait for news from the prince."
After returning to the inn, she settled Wen Baolu down, fed him some water from the Xianfu Creek, and told him to have a good rest. She would definitely give her an explanation for this matter.
After returning to his room, his smiling face immediately turned cold.
Luo Huai couldn't help but ask, "Does mother know anything about Concubine Xu?"
"Go check the background of that steward Jin who is beside Concubine Xu, and his relationship with Concubine Xu."
Luo Huai nodded in agreement. After getting a clue, he brought news the next day.
"I heard that before Concubine Xu married Prince Huai, she was locked up by the Xu family for many days, and all the maids and servants around her were replaced." Luo Huai felt that there was a big secret hidden in it, and his eyebrows were flying with joy: "It just so happens that the wet nurse who served Concubine Xu back then returned to her hometown in Youzhou. Sheng San went to investigate yesterday. Guess what happened?"
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