Chapter 240 Conspiracy

As if they knew that Yu Zheng would come, the clan members were not surprised. They respectfully welcomed Yu Zheng into the mansion and treated him with caution.

Yu Zheng visited each one and asked the three children one by one. The words he got were almost the same, and it can be concluded that the three children did not lie.

After returning to the palace, Jiang Shu immediately asked him: "What did they say?"

Yu Zheng sat down beside her, and said solemnly: "They all said that Hao Yan called them to play together last night, and several people took turns chasing each other, and no one instructed them."

"Is it really just an accident?" Jiang Shu frowned.

Yu Zheng pursed his lips: "Not necessarily. I inquired carefully, and they said that other places in the Yu Garden were pitch black, and there were palace servants on duty at the intersection, so it was inconvenient to play, so they all ran to the open space in the garden."

Jiang Shu understood immediately: "You mean, there is something wrong with those palace servants, and someone deliberately forced them."

Yu Zheng said: "I will go to find the palace servants for interrogation after the morning court tomorrow."

Although they said so, both of them knew in their hearts that they might not be able to get anything out of them.

The key to this matter lies in Yu Haolin and Yu Haoyan.

However, Yu Cheng and Yu Zheng have a delicate relationship, and the slightest carelessness will cause chaos in the court. Moreover, Yu Haolin is young, and his words cannot serve as evidence. As for Yu Haoyan, if he is really instructed by someone, he will definitely not be able to get anything out of him.

While the two were worrying, Steward Mo came to report: "Your Highness, Princess, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has sent an apology gift."

Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu frowned at the same time.

There was nothing wrong with Yu Cheng sending an apology gift, but if they accepted it and kept harping on the matter, they would be narrow-minded.

This apology gift was really a hot potato, but they had to accept it.

Sighing secretly, Jiang Shu said: "Register it and store it separately."

"Yes." Steward Mo saw that Yu Zheng had no objection and left.

Yu Zhengjun's face was gloomy, and he looked at Jiang Shu apologetically and said: "I have wronged you, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly."

If he can't investigate openly, then he will investigate secretly. As long as he finds evidence, he will investigate to the end even if he turns against him!

He has no intention of provoking a dispute, but he will never swallow his anger.

Jiang Shu understood that the matter was not as simple as it seemed on the surface, and the person who really had to deal with it was not her, but Yu Zheng.

But as a couple, they would have to face all the open and secret struggles in the future together.

"Don't feel wronged."

Jiang Shu held Yu Zheng's hand and said, "Ordinary people will also face many hardships in their lives. Where there are people, there will be disputes, and they are inevitable everywhere."

"I will try my best to protect myself in the future, and you should also be more careful."

Although Yu Zheng had no intention of competing, others would not think so. They might have to face more conspiracies in the future.

"Shu'er." Yu Zheng was moved by what he heard, and stretched out his arms to hold Jiang Shu in his arms.

Outsiders said that Jiang Shu was marrying up to him, but Yu Zheng never thought so.

The only difference between them was their status, but Jiang Shu's mind and wisdom were not inferior to any lady from a wealthy family.

Status can be crossed, but thoughts and wisdom cannot be compensated.

Yu Zheng firmly believed that Jiang Shu was the person who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him the most.

After lunch, Yu Zheng went to the study.

While he was busy dealing with paperwork, Zhu Feng brought a letter.

"The messenger said that this letter is extremely important and must be opened by the master in person."

There was no signature on the letter, and Yu Zheng opened it with suspicion.

After reading the content of the letter, Yu Zheng's dark eyes sank.

"Where is the messenger?" Yu Zheng asked in a

low voice. Zhu Feng said, "He's gone."

Yu Zheng got up after hearing this and took the letter back to the main courtyard.

Jiang Shu was a little sleepy and was about to take a nap.

"Husband?" Jiang Shu was quite surprised to see Yu Zheng enter the room.

Yu Zheng waved away Zhu Yu and several others and handed the letter in his sleeve to her.

Jiang Shu took it with doubt and read it carefully.

"Is this... believable?" Jiang Shu was shocked after reading the letter.

The first half of the letter contained what Yu Haolin said. The second half invited Yu Zheng to cooperate in a conspiracy.

Overthrowing the Cao family is no joke.

More importantly, the letter was signed by Prime Minister Xie.

This letter was written by Prime Minister Xie himself.

It is a sincere intention, but it may also be a trap.

"It should be believable." Yu Zheng took the letter, folded it and put it away.

This letter is very important and must be kept well.

This letter was so shocking that Jiang Shu lost all sleepiness. Her mind was clear and she thought quickly.

"My husband showed me this letter. Are you planning to conspire with Xie?"

If he just wanted to tell her the truth about what happened last night, he could just say it.

But Yu Zheng showed her the letter to discuss it with her.

Yu Zheng said seriously: "This matter is serious, it concerns your life and property, I have to let you know and agree."

Although Jiang Shu was born in a merchant family and had never been involved in court struggles, he also knew how serious it was.

If he lost, Yu Zheng would lose his power, and even if he saved his life, he would be unable to move forward.

This matter is indeed serious and must be handled with great caution.

Jiang Shu thought for a long time and said in a serious voice: "I have never met Prime Minister Xie, and I don't know what kind of person he is. Do you think he can be trusted? Is he a sincere cooperation or a trap?"

Yu Zheng did not answer directly, but told Jiang Shu about the relationship between the Xie family and the Cao family, as well as the past of Concubine Yu Gui and the empress.

This is not only a palace struggle, but also a matter of court power.

Jiang Shu was silent for a long time after hearing this, then said solemnly: "So the Xie family and the Cao family cannot coexist peacefully. And we and the Cao family cannot live in peace either."

Yu Zheng nodded.

"But what if this is a trap..." Jiang Shu was suspicious.

Although the Xie family and the Cao family are incompatible, they are on Yu Cheng's side after all.

It is true that the Xie family wants to cooperate and join forces to deal with the Cao family, but I am afraid that in the end, they will also take the opportunity to bite Yu Zheng back, killing two birds with one stone.

Understanding Jiang Shu's concerns, Yu Zheng sighed, "Your husband is not that useless."

Jiang Shu hurriedly said, "That's not what I meant. I'm just afraid of what might happen."

Staring at Yu Zheng with her almond eyes, Jiang Shu said solemnly, "I know my husband is very powerful, but you only have yourself and no mother's family to rely on, so I can't help you. Even if you have the support of Zhou Taifu, Zhou Boxu and others in the court, it is not as deep-rooted and powerful as the Cao family."

Yu Zheng said, "Since I know the background of the Xie family, I will be reserved."

At last, he looked at Jiang Shu and said slowly, "You are standing beside me, you are my greatest support. Thinking of you and the child, I will be extra careful and cautious."

After hearing this, Jiang Shu moved closer to Yu Zheng's arms, listened to Yu Zheng's clear and strong heartbeat, and said, "Then husband, just go ahead and do it, I believe in you."

"Are you scary?" Yu Zheng asked while hugging her.

Jiang Shu said, "I'm not afraid."

"I thought about it when I decided to marry you. You will be in a situation where you can't help yourself, and you will have to fight for power... Things in the world are impermanent. Being afraid and avoiding can't solve the problem. The only way is to face it calmly."

No one in this world can choose their birth, and Yu Zheng is the same.

Since he was born in the royal family and was involved in the vortex of struggle, he could only face it and make a way out.

After many experiences, Jiang Shu is no longer a naive girl.

Whether it was being the wife of Marquis Jing'an, she almost jumped off a cliff and died due to revenge. Or being a daughter of the Jiang family after divorce, she was assassinated by her relatives and escaped from death.

These experiences made Jiang Shu understand that as long as people are alive, they will always encounter various dangers.

Now it's just a change of identity, there is nothing to be afraid of.