Chapter 110 Concubine Chen enters the Prime Minister's Mansion in disguise
Civil and military officials had not attended court for three days in a row, and were not allowed to leave the mansion. Everyone in the mansion was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.
Among these people, there were several old ministers who were extremely dissatisfied with Jing Siye on a daily basis. In their eyes, Jing Siye's style of doing things was eccentric and arrogant, and they often gossiped about him in front of Emperor Decheng.
In the current situation, they feel like there is a bowl of water hanging over their heads. They are worried and trembling, fearing that Jing Siye will be in a bad mood one day and find an excuse to bring an attack on them.
The one who was most worried was Prime Minister Wei. Back then, in order to consolidate the prince's position, he secretly designed a plan to frame Li Xiao, attempting to pull Jing Siye down from his high position to eliminate future troubles.
But things are unpredictable. Now Jing Siye has not only not been overthrown, but is in power and can do whatever he wants.
What's worse is that Jing Siye already knew about Erniu. Prime Minister Wei knew that a reckoning was inevitable, it was just a matter of time.
When he thought of this, he felt a chill down his spine.
What made him even more heartbroken was that his eldest daughter, Wei Shuxian, had been married to Jing Sixuan for ten years. Who would have thought that in the end, he would openly protect a man in public.
This was like a sharp blade that pierced Prime Minister Wei's heart, making him lose face in front of everyone.
The concubine's daughter also married a fool who had no ambition and accomplished nothing...
At this time, Prime Minister Wei was sitting alone on a recliner, looking at the setting sun, complaining over and over again in his heart about the injustice of nature. He had diligently assisted the emperor for many years and had worked hard for the country.
He had thought that he could enjoy honor and success in his old age, but now he has ended up in this situation. As he thought about it, he felt a sharp pain in his chest, his blood surging, and his throat seemed to be blocked by something. Then, with a "puff", a mouthful of blood spurted out of his mouth and spilled onto the carpet in front of him, making it a bright red.
The servant saw this and turned pale with fear. He shouted in panic:
"Oh no, oh no, the master is vomiting blood."
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In the cold palace, the two guards who delivered meals whispered to the eunuch who served Empress Xiao:
"Have you heard? The Prime Minister was so sad that he vomited blood and fainted. It seems to be serious."
The voice was very low, but every word was heard by Empress Xiao...
When Wei Shuxian heard that her father was dying, she ignored Jing Siye's house arrest order and rushed out. What she didn't expect was that the guards guarding the door of her palace were unable to stop her.
She walked out of the palace in a panic, and whenever she heard the orderly footsteps of the Royal Guards, she would hide behind the flower beds or pillars. The royal guards looked around while patrolling, but they couldn't find her.
She couldn't help but secretly complain in her heart: "The soldiers led by Jing Siye are so incompetent. A weak woman like me can escape so easily. How can such an army protect the safety of this palace?"
But she didn't feel happy for long, because suddenly, a strong wind blew from behind. Before she could react, someone hit her neck hard from behind. Her eyes went dark and she lost consciousness.
Concubine Chen, disguised as Wei Shuxian, was hurrying towards the Prime Minister's Mansion. Although she was familiar with Prime Minister Wei, she had never set foot in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
In order to hide her identity from everyone in this strange mansion, she burst into tears as soon as she stepped into the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion. She looked as if she was really heartbroken over her father's dying.
After crying for a while, she pretended to be extremely sad. Her legs went limp and she fainted on the spot, motionless.
Upon seeing this, the maids and servants in the mansion immediately became confused and hurriedly carried her to Wei Shuxian's room.
In order to familiarize herself with the Prime Minister's Mansion, Concubine Chen quietly inquired about the layout of the mansion in the dead of night to avoid arousing suspicion.
Concubine Chen left the palace smoothly, and it was time for Empress Xiao to take action. She was certain that Zhai Qing had not betrayed her, so she told the guards guarding the cold palace that she had important matters to attend to and wanted to see Jing Siye.
When Jing Siye received the news, he was discussing things with Li Xiao and Xue Nian in Taihe Hall.
After hearing the message, he thought for a moment, looked sharp, and said calmly to the visitor:
"Bring her here."
After a while, Empress Xiao was brought in. She walked hurriedly, looked panicked, and her hair was a little messy. When she saw Jing Siye, she hurried to greet him.
"Ye'er, I finally see you,"
Her voice was filled with anxiety and fear.
"I have something I want to tell you, but I'm afraid you won't believe it."
"What is it? Tell me."
Jing Siye's voice was calm, but there was a hint of scrutiny in his deep eyes.
"The maid Lan Yue beside me has been acting strange these past few days. She has no idea what I like. I suspect..."
When Empress Xiao said this, she paused deliberately, her eyes flickering, and she secretly glanced at Jing Siye's reaction from the corner of her eye, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Jing Siye raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "What do you doubt?"
"I suspect he is in disguise. Your Majesty should know that there is a very powerful disguise technique in the martial arts world that can make a fake look real."
Empress Xiao came closer, lowered her voice, and looked mysterious.
Jing Siye raised his eyes, looked at Empress Xiao quietly, and sneered in his heart:
So that's what it is? This has been under my control for a long time. Empress Xiao came to tell me today, probably because she wanted to avenge herself for being banished to the cold palace.
"Thank you mother for your advice. I will order someone to investigate." Jing Siye remained calm, his tone polite yet distant.
Upon hearing this, Empress Xiao pulled the corners of her mouth, revealing a fake smile, and then said:
"Ye'er, actually, I came here today because I have something else I want to discuss with you."
Jing Siye: "What's the matter? Tell me."
Empress Xiao's eyes flickered, and there was a hint of resentment in her tone:
"I was sent to the cold palace because of Concubine Chen. Now I know that Concubine Chen is from a foreign race. Her fetus was lost that day. Isn't that what she deserved? So can I..."
Although she didn't finish her words, Jing Siye obviously guessed her intention.
He thought to himself, if that's the case, Empress Xiao really shouldn't be sent to the cold palace.
However, Empress Xiao is no pushover. Now that the situation is unstable and the prince is locked up again, she will definitely not sit idly by.
In order to prevent her from causing any trouble, Jing Siye said calmly:
"Mother, please stay with father in his bedroom - Yong'en Palace."
When Empress Xiao heard this, she tightened her grip on the handkerchief, a trace of anger flashed across her face, and she said with forced calmness:
"Ye'er, are you going to put mother under house arrest as well?" There was undisguised dissatisfaction in his voice.
Jing Siye: "The court is not stable yet, and Concubine Chen has not been caught yet, so it's better for mother not to wander around."
After saying this, he ordered Xue Nian to take Empress Xiao away. Looking at Empress Xiao's departing back, Jing Siye sighed slightly.
After his ears became quiet, Jing Siye slowly walked out of the hall. He looked at the stars in the night sky and thought to himself:
Concubine Chen is now in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the palace is safe for the time being. In a couple of days, when Qin'er's injuries have improved a little, she will bring him to the palace. This way, she won't have to run back and forth and she can also protect him better.
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