Cui Wan was surprised, "When did he disappear?"
Pei Lan said, "After returning from the Duke of Huguo's residence to pay their respects, they went to Jintai Tower. When Yun Gu came out to serve food, she discovered that Lin Fang was missing. I heard that they even went to the Lin family to look for her, but Lin Fang wasn't there either. Now, she can't be found in the entire capital."
Cui Wan was completely baffled. "Who would have the guts to kidnap the Queen Mother's trusted nanny?"
Pei Lan glanced at Pei Yi, then stepped closer and whispered, "The Queen Mother sent people to monitor our Changchun Palace. I think the Queen Mother suspects that it was your doing."
"hehe……"
Cui Wan laughed a few times. She didn't believe that the Queen Mother had not used any means to clear the obstacles in the decades since she became the Queen.
Why doesn’t the Queen Mother think that her enemies are seeking revenge on her?
Thinking of this, Cui Wan was shocked. She had already dealt with Feng Jinyu, but now another obstacle appeared. What should she do?
Feng Jinyu is not the eldest son of the emperor in the true sense.
She had suspected that there was something fishy about Empress Fu'an's difficult labor.
The emperor refused to allow the Shangguan family to move Empress Fu'an's tomb back to Dongjun, saying that the dead are the greatest and that digging the ground would prevent the soul from resting in peace. He used these excuses to reject the request of the Dongjun royal family.
At that time, the Dongjun royal family must have suspected that there was something else wrong with Empress Fu'an's difficult labor.
"Pei Lan, will the Dongjun royal family send someone to pay tribute to Queen Fu'an this year?"
"Yes, it's already this month, it should be coming soon."
"Go check and find out the exact time I want Dongjun to come to Beiyi, and then pass the news to the Cining Palace..."
If I'm not mistaken, the person who kidnapped Lin Fang must be someone from Dongjun.
They will not give up the plan to move Queen Fu'an's tomb back to Dongjun.
If the Queen Mother knew about this, she would not have the energy to keep an eye on her. If she attacked Feng Jinyu again at this time, the Queen Mother would not be able to bear the blow and would die.
"Your Majesty, I suspect that Dongjun's men have already infiltrated the capital, otherwise Lin Fang would not have disappeared without a trace."
Cui Wan nodded, "That's right, go check it out, there must be a surprise."
It's late at night.
Madam Xiao said to Xiao Tianci worriedly, "If this villain doesn't take action, are we going to continue with the funeral scene?"
"Of course, we have to act out the whole play!"
"This is so unlucky! Our little five is due in less than three months. Wouldn't this drama offend little five? What if something happens on the day of the birth..."
"Pfft, pfft, shut up! Our Xiaowu is very precious."
Madam Xiao immediately shut up, "Can the villain please act faster?"
Xiao Tianci couldn't be sure when the person behind the scenes would make their move. "Tomorrow I'll go to the palace and ask for Xiao Su and Xiao Jing to return. I'll wait for them to come back before the funeral. I'll also send a private letter asking them to take their time and try to delay the journey for a month or two. The person behind the scenes definitely can't wait that long."
“Is it reliable?”
Xiao Tianci nodded. "Prince Shun has sent people to the First Prince's Mansion to inquire. Xie Wanyi is already pregnant. The villain will not wait until her pregnancy is stable before taking action. He will strike within three months and create an accident to cause Xie Wanyi to miscarry. As long as she strikes, we will definitely be able to find the murderer."
"Then you should go to the palace early tomorrow."
The next day, before entering the palace, Xiao Tianci gave the private letter to Xiao Deng and asked him to arrange for someone to deliver it to the western border as soon as possible.
He then changed into court robes and entered the palace to attend the court meeting.
In the court, Xiao Tianci told Emperor Qianyuan his request.
Emperor Qianyuan was a little hesitant. Seeing that Shangguan Yu was about to arrive, the two Generals Xiao returned to the capital.
What if Su Xingyi makes a fuss?
Emperor Qianyuan looked at the Minister of War and asked, "Have the Western Rong completely withdrawn their troops?" Emperor Qianyuan blinked at him desperately while speaking.
However, the naive Minister of War didn't understand and simply thought that it was the most natural move of Emperor Qianyuan. "The Western Rong army completely retreated five days ago."
Humph! This blockhead is so stubborn, it seems we need to find someone else to be the Minister of War.
"Lord Xiao, since the Western Rong army has withdrawn, I can issue an order to recall the two generals."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."
"Okay, if you have something to report, please do so. If not, please leave the court."
The Minister of War stepped out again and said, "Your Majesty, we have received accurate information that Shangguan Yu and his group will arrive in the capital in three days."
So fast?
Emperor Qianyuan pressed his temples, then dismissed the court and asked key ministers such as the Minister of War and the Minister of Rites to go to the Imperial Study.
Xiao Tianci was very puzzled. Why didn't he ask him to discuss the matter?
Every time someone from Dongjun came, the emperor would arrange for his Xiao family army to be deployed in the eastern border.
now……
Alas, look how confused he is. His Xiao family doesn't have many troops now, and most of the military power has been taken away by the emperor.
The two sons were also conferred the title of marquis.
He had just asked the emperor to order his two sons to come back.
Of course, the emperor would not let the Xiao family defend the eastern border.
"Your Majesty." Pei Lan rushed into Cui Wan's bedroom excitedly, "The Dongjun royal family will arrive in the capital in three days."
Cui Wan was delighted. She had just mentioned Dongjun last night, but she hadn't expected it to arrive so soon. It seemed her guess was correct. Lin Fang must have been abducted by Dongjun. "Then quickly pass the news to the Cining Palace to make the Queen Mother happy."
When the Empress Dowager learned about this, her eyelids twitched, and she felt that the Dongjun royal family would not be so easy to get rid of this time when they came to Beiyi.
"Fu Xuan!"
"The old slave is here!"
"Take your men and search the inns in the city carefully to see if there are any spies from Dongjun. Afang might be in their hands."
"Yes! Queen Mother."
"Du Yu, take your men and secretly follow Shangguan Yu and his group. Report any abnormality immediately!"
"Yes, Queen Mother, I will take my leave."
"Queen Mother, could it be the Dongjun people who kidnapped Afang?"
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