At night, many people were unable to sleep. In the East Palace, Ji You walked back and forth in the study with anxious eyes.
Hearing the voices of greetings coming from outside, he hurried out.
Xiao Lingyu's eyes were red and she was giving instructions to the maid, who looked shocked.
Seeing this scene, Ji You’s heart finally settled down.
It seems that the information I received is all true.
Xiao Lingyu also saw him out of the corner of his eye. He quickened his pace and said a few words to the maid, then turned and walked towards Ji You.
The two of them entered the house in tacit understanding. As soon as they closed the door, Xiao Lingyu said directly: "Mother, let's go."
Even though he was mentally prepared, Ji You still trembled when he heard these words, and he barely managed to stand by holding on to the corner of the table.
It’s not that I’m sad for the Queen, but now that the Queen is gone, Xiao Lingyu’s position as the Crown Prince is even less secure!
Xiao Lingyu also knew what he was worried about. Before he could ask, he gave him a reassurance: "My father told me personally that the position of crown prince is still mine."
He simply omitted the words "nothing wrong".
Xiao Lingyu himself understood that if he said these four words, it would not be a reassurance.
Ji You's pale face eased a lot after hearing his words, and he was in the mood to ask for details.
Xiao Lingyu told him everything about the palace banquet, and then said, "I suspect there is another hidden reason behind my mother's death."
The imperial palace has always been heavily guarded. Even if it was a palace banquet, there was no way that thieves could sneak in.
Moreover, the thief did not kill anyone except stealing the queen mother's body, which was obviously not in line with common sense.
Plus the emperor's tone...
Xiao Lingyu actually had a vague guess in his mind, but that guess was too terrifying, so he subconsciously wanted to ignore it.
"The emperor doesn't want to investigate this matter because he's worried that if it gets out, it will damage the royal dignity," Ji You analyzed. "It's just that the medicine Prince Yu gave him is quite strange."
"Why did everyone at the palace banquet drink alcohol, but only the queen died of the poison, while the others were fine?"
"That's what I wanted to ask."
Xiao Lingyu's tone was gloomy.
If he had any affection for the Queen, it was strongest when he was young, but as he grew older, it has now completely faded away.
From the beginning to the end, the queen only regarded herself as a tool to fight for the throne.
The admiration I had for her when I was young, now, is just a way of repaying her for raising me over the years.
As long as her body is recovered and the cause of death is determined, the situation between the two of them will be even.
Xiao Lingyu thought so.
They were concerned about the Queen and how to secure the Crown Prince's position, while the others were discussing starting a war.
Since Prince Nan Gu and Princess Nan Gu did such a thing, there can be no peace between the two countries.
This is equivalent to being ridden on and beaten. Even a weak emperor cannot swallow this.
The war must be fought, so the question is, who will lead the army?
Xiao Siyuan had quietly taken advantage of the Wala incident before. The princes all learned their lesson and secretly mobilized their spies in the palace to inquire about the matter. At the same time, they also discussed with their staff how to get the emperor to hand the matter over to them.
Xiao Siyuan is no longer a threat in the eyes of everyone.
The battle against the Wala Mongols was so easy, the emperor would not hand these things over to him unless he was crazy.
As for Xiao Mingye, his father disliked him so much that he exiled him for many years and ignored him. After the palace banquet is over, he will definitely return to his own fiefdom and will no longer be within the scope of competition.
Now, only Xiao Chuji and Xiao Yanli are left to compete.
…
Jiang Zhaorong was also unable to sleep. He had broken several teacups since returning home.
Taohong wanted to avoid it, but the contraceptive medicine had not yet taken full effect. It would be bad if Jiang Zhaorong became suspicious of her because of this.
Thinking of this, Taohong could only bite the bullet and stay with him. She asked the maid to take the child away and said softly, "What's wrong with you, my husband? Why are you so angry?"
Jiang Zhaorong allowed her to call him this when they were in a state of tenderness and sweetness.
Jiang Zhaorong paused, wanting to say it was nothing, but then he realized he really needed to vent, so he said, "I'm worried about Shi Wei."
Song Shiwei.
Taohong's fingers curled slightly: "Shi Wei is now deeply loved by the Queen Mother. What is your husband worried about her?"
"You don't understand," Jiang Zhaorong said coldly, "At today's palace banquet, Prince Yu was plotting a rebellion, and the Queen Mother was also involved!"
pink:"!!!"
Rebellion?!
Taohong looked at him in disbelief.
"If Shi Wei hadn't been involved, he might have been able to keep his life. But if he had been involved, it would have been a capital crime!"
If Song Shiwei died, the clues to the treasure of the previous dynasty would be cut off. All the preparations he had made over the years, including severing ties with his own children for her, would be in vain!
When Jiang Zhaorong thought of this, he became so anxious that he wanted to smash a few more sets of teacups.
In Taohong's eyes, his anxious expression became evidence that he was worried about Song Shiwei's safety.
Taohong looked at him in disbelief.
Only now did she truly understand Xu Youran's feelings at that time.
Treason, what a serious crime!
If Song Shiwei was really involved in this matter, not to mention her, even they would not be spared!
This is a serious crime punishable by the death of nine generations of the clan!
Even though she was an adopted daughter, everyone in Shengjing knew how Jiang Zhaorong treated Song Shiwei in the past. Now, he didn't want to cut ties with her, but was still worried about her safety?!
What about myself and the child? Aren’t they worth his worry at all?
So cheap!
Taohong couldn't help but curse in her heart.
Originally, she noticed that Jiang Zhaorong's attitude towards Song Shiwei had changed at home these days, and she thought that the divorce had reminded him of it. But now it seems that it was nothing!
She cursed Jiang Zhaorong in her heart, but on the surface she had to carefully coax him: "Husband, if she is really involved in this, we must first find a way to disassociate ourselves from her. After all, treason is a heinous crime punishable by the death of nine generations of our clan. We must not be involved in it."
Jiang Zhaorong waved his hand impatiently: "I know, but Shi Wei can't die. Doesn't she have some connection with the Sixth Prince? I'll go to the Sixth Prince's house tomorrow and ask him in person."
pink:"???"
You know? You know what? You know, I didn't hear a single word she just said!
I said I wanted to distance myself from the matter, but you still have to go to the Sixth Prince's residence to ask in person!
The Sixth Prince is definitely smarter than you. It depends on whether he pays attention to you or not!
Taohong took a few deep breaths and was once again glad that she had listened to Jiang Zhiyu's advice and given Jiang Zhaorong contraceptive pills.
Jiang Zhaorong could do this for an adopted daughter, so what would happen if someone else gave birth to another one for him in the future?!
Wait, adopted daughter?!
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