Chapter 417 Don’t Say I’m Not Ambitious in the Future
"That night, Bai Zhi went to look for them and was met by Yuan Xiaonian."
Shangguan Jinglan explained calmly, "Afterwards, Yuan Xiaonian used this to threaten them into doing things for him."
Obviously, the guest wearing a black robe who went to Fuxing's place at night was Shangguan Jinglan's eldest maid, Baizhi.
"Is that so?" Zuo Sixian was obviously a little surprised.
Shangguan Jinglan nodded. "So far, Wenren Li and the others have already done two things for Yuan Xiaonian and have basically gained Yuan Xiaonian's trust."
"I really didn't expect that," Zuo Sixian was slightly shocked. "Empress Jing and Yuan Xiaonian have been in the Eastern Palace for so many years, and they haven't given up their fight for the Eastern Palace."
Shangguan Jinglan sneered, "That mother and son... are simply extremely stupid and will never repent."
Zuo Sixian nodded. "Then... the Empress intends to use this opportunity to completely defeat Concubine Jing and the Second Prince?"
"Of course, isn't this a great opportunity?" Shangguan Jinglan's smile grew increasingly sinister. "I never thought that after all these years, this mother and son would still dare to mock the position of the Eastern Palace. I wish I could get rid of them right now."
"Sixian, congratulations to the Queen!" Although Zuo Sixian had doubts in his heart, he also knew that it was not appropriate to pour cold water on Shangguan Jinglan at this time.
Shangguan Jinglan's expression brightened with joy upon hearing this. She slowly said, "Sixian, don't worry. I won't change what I promised you. After Concubine Jing and Yuan Xiaonian are executed, I will propose to the Emperor that you be promoted to Chief Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zuo Sixian immediately knelt down to express his gratitude.
"Empress, there is one thing Sixian would like to remind you of," he straightened up and looked at Shangguan Jinglan sincerely, "Empress Jing and Yuan Xiaonian are both cunning and scheming people. You must be extra careful. Also, please remind Wenren Li and Fuxing not to be careless."
"Don't worry, I know what's going on." Shangguan Jinglan said finally, "As for the interrogation of the Bai family, please put it on hold for now and discuss it after the New Year. Once I've dealt with Concubine Jing and Yuan Xiaonian, the Bai family will be nothing but ants."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave!" Zuo Sixian knew that things had come to this point, and he could only stop and talk about it after the New Year.
On the way out of the palace, he felt a little uneasy, but he couldn't figure out why he was so uneasy.
After all, for Shangguan Jinglan and Yuan Huaihong, dealing with Concubine Jing and Yuan Xiaonian in the cold palace should be a piece of cake, not to mention that they have Wenren Li and Fuxing to help.
He shouldn't need to worry.
After getting on the carriage, Zuo Sixian thought that he had not been back to the Zuo family for a long time and had not seen Zuo Jiali, so he did not go back to the Censorate.
Responding to the Zuo family, he whispered to the housekeeper, "Is the Second Young Master back?"
"My Lord, the Second Master is at home today, in the courtyard where the Master used to live." The housekeeper replied respectfully.
Zuo Sixian nodded, and instructed the housekeeper to ask the kitchen to prepare the food that Zuo Jiali liked.
"Yes, eldest master, I will go right away." The housekeeper said with a smile, "Second Master will know your intentions and will be very happy."
Zuo Sixian waved his hand and waited for the other party to leave before he went to Zuo Shanzhang's yard.
Since Zuo Shanzhang's death, this courtyard has been basically empty. Neither he nor Zuo Jiali moved in, and the items and furnishings inside have not changed.
When Zuo Sixian entered the yard, he did not see Zuo Jiali at first. After looking around, he found Zuo Jiali in the study.
He hesitated at the door of the study for a while before raising his hand and knocking on the door.
"Come in!" Zuo Jiali's voice came after a while, sounding a little lost.
When Zuo Sixian pushed the door open, he saw Zuo Jiali lying on the desk.
"What's the matter?" Zuo Jiali didn't see who the visitor was, so he thought it was the housekeeper. "Didn't I tell you I want to be alone for a while? Don't bother me if you have nothing to do?"
Zuo Sixian didn't say anything. Seeing his brother like this, he couldn't help but feel distressed and walked towards the desk.
"Didn't you hear what I said? I asked you to..." Zuo Jiali looked up suddenly, but saw that the person who came was not the housekeeper, but Zuo Sixian.
This was the first time since the two had quarreled in the Censorate that day and they had not met again.
Zuo Jiali quickly wiped away his tears, "Why are you back? Didn't the housekeeper say that you've been living in the Censorate recently and don't want to come back?"
He was obviously still angry with Zuo Sixian. He walked around him and planned to leave. "Don't worry, if I knew you would come back, I would never come back to bother you. I'm leaving now."
"Are you still angry with me?" Zuo Sixian reached out and grabbed Zuo Jiali's arm. "Okay, stay home today. If you want to leave, wait until you have dinner."
Zuo Jiali looked back at him in disbelief, "Don't you dislike my ignorance and don't want to see me?"
Zuo Sixian was helpless. "I just don't want you to go to the Censorate all the time. It's not the place for you."
"Yes, I should study at the Imperial College all day long and not go anywhere else." Zuo Jiali pulled his arm back and continued walking out. "I'm going back to study now."
"Auspicious ceremony!" Zuo Sixian's face was filled with helplessness. After a moment's thought, he slowly spoke, "The Emperor has just issued an oral decree that the trial of the Bai family case...will have to wait until after the New Year."
Zuo Jiali stopped at the door, his expression obviously changing.
In fact, he had always been afraid of hearing news from the Censorate. He was afraid that Zuo Sixian would torture the Bai family. If that happened, he wouldn't know how to face Li Suining.
But now, when he suddenly heard that the case was to be postponed, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Zuo Sixian looked at him and had already guessed what his brother was thinking. He invited him again, "Stay home tonight... and have dinner with me."
"Okay, but..." Zuo Jiali said proudly, "This is what you asked me for, brother. Don't accuse me of being unmotivated and annoying you in front of you every day."
Zuo Sixian smiled and shook his head, then asked curiously, "Have you seen Li Suining recently?"
"I saw her once a few days ago. She went to the Imperial College with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Zuo Jiali said truthfully.
Zuo Sixian nodded and said, "If you are too tired from studying, you can go to the East Palace and walk around to relax."
"My brother doesn't like me to associate with Li Suining, but he hopes that I can get acquainted with the prince." Zuo Jiali is not stupid.
Zuo Sixian did not deny it, but said calmly, "This will not harm you."
"Brother, are you sure that Yuan Huaihong is the future emperor?" Zuo Jiali frowned. "But I heard from Sister Sui Ning that Yuan Huaihong...can't be the emperor."
Zuo Sixian laughed angrily, "Li Suining? A three or four-year-old child? You believe everything she says?"
Zuo Jiali also knew that this was crazy, but Li Suining said it very seriously and confidently. For some reason, he remembered it in his heart.
He said irritably, "Anyway, who I want to make friends with is my own business. I don't want to involve this in your political schemes."
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