Chapter 343 Is it too late to run now?
In the imperial study.
Xiao Mocheng sat at the desk with a smug smile on his face.
He waved at Xiao Shunzi and said in a low voice, "Xiao Shunzi, send someone to quietly spread the news that Xiao Chengjin is plotting rebellion."
"Oh, right, let's just say he arrived in the capital in two days."
Xiao Shunzi nodded and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will arrange for someone to do it right away."
Xiao Mocheng waved his hand, "Go!"
The people believed everything they heard, and after knowing this, Xiao Chengjin would be condemned by thousands of people.
When Commander Wu, who was patrolling the palace, heard this, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes.
This time, that gentleman is really not joking.
Forget it, since the whole family has been safely evacuated, let’s just wait and see what happens!
After the empress dowager learned about this, she rushed to the imperial study in a sedan chair.
"Your servant pays homage to Her Majesty the Queen Mother. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness."
"Everyone, get up!" The Empress Dowager, leaning on her phoenix-headed cane and supported by Nanny Xia, quickly walked into the imperial study.
When Xiao Mocheng heard the noise outside, the joy on his face disappeared and was replaced by a sad expression.
He stood up and greeted her, bowing and saying, "Grandson greets the Imperial Grandmother."
The Queen Mother supported Xiao Mocheng.
She looked at the increasingly haggard Xiao Mocheng and asked anxiously, "My dear grandson, please tell me quickly, what happened to your father?"
"He was really... killed by that evil creature..." The Queen Mother burst into tears when she said this.
Xiao Mocheng helped the Queen Mother sit on a seat beside her and comforted her softly, "Don't worry, Grandmother. I will find a way to rescue my father."
"However, my father has been poisoned, so I cannot act rashly."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother slammed the phoenix-headed cane in her hand down to the ground.
She gritted her teeth and said, "Xiao Ruoxin, it must be Xiao Ruoxin who planned this behind the scenes."
"Great, they really are like aunt and niece!"
After hearing these words, Xiao Mocheng felt guilty.
In fact, my father's motive for going to Jizhou this time was not pure.
My great-aunt was just being used by my father.
The Queen Mother said to herself: "I have said long ago that the evil creature cannot be kept, cannot be kept..."
"Now it's all right. You've raised a tiger and now you're reaping what you sow."
Xiao Mocheng looked at the empress dowager who was shaking with anger and quickly sat down in the seat next to her.
He said softly, "Grandmother, don't worry. I have already spread the news."
"Even if Xiao Chengjin returns to Beijing, he will become a target of public criticism."
The Queen Mother gripped the Phoenix-headed Cane tightly, her face full of cruelty.
"Grandson, you are the crown prince, the heir to the throne. Remember, the throne must not fall into the hands of that evildoer..."
What this means is that when it comes to the last resort, Xiao Junze can only be abandoned and Xiao Mocheng can directly ascend the throne.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mocheng felt secretly delighted.
"Grandson will obey the Imperial Grandmother's order!"
Xiao Mocheng thought to himself: My grandson will not be as indecisive as my father.
Anyone who threatens my position will die...
Perhaps this news irritated the Queen Mother, and she cried and complained about the faults of Xiao Chengjin and his mother.
"Ever since that vixen, Imperial Concubine Xi, entered the palace, I have completely fallen out of favor."
"And that evil creature shouldn't have come into this world..."
Xiao Mocheng listened quietly, his mind full of images of himself ascending the throne.
.......
After the people arranged by Xiao Shunzi left the palace, they found a little beggar on the street.
A young eunuch in casual clothes went into the shop, bought a bag of desserts, and took the little beggar to the alley.
"Little guy, do you want some cake?"
The little beggar pursed his lips and nodded.
The young eunuch smiled and took out a purse. "Please help my brother pass on a few words. This bag of cakes and the purse are for you."
The little beggar's eyes lit up when he saw the heavy purse.
"Brother, tell me!"
The young eunuch looked around warily and whispered, "Just say that Xiao Chengjin intends to rebel and will march to the capital in two days."
"Remember?"
The little beggar blinked his eyes and asked innocently, "Brother, are you talking about the exiled Prince An?"
The eunuch heard the words "His Royal Highness Prince An" and frowned slightly, "Yes, that's him."
"Wait for me here, I will spread the news." After saying this, the little beggar ran out of the alley.
The young eunuch came to the alley entrance and looked at the little beggar who spread the news, and nodded with satisfaction.
A quarter of an hour later, the little beggar came back running, sweating profusely.
"Brother, don't worry. Within an hour, this matter will spread throughout the capital."
The young eunuch curled his lips and stuffed the cakes and purse in his hand into the little beggar's arms.
"Take it!"
"Thank you, brother." The little beggar stuffed his purse into his sleeve and ran out of the alley with the cakes in his arms.
The young eunuch completed his mission and returned to the palace happily.
Little did he know that the wind had changed before he even returned to the palace.
At this moment, people on the street were talking about it.
"The Emperor is going too far, actually using Princess Anran to force that gentleman to compromise."
“Who says it’s not?”
"I heard that the Emperor secretly left the capital this time because he wanted to exchange Princess Anran for the little phoenix. As a result, he completely angered the master..."
"Just let everyone know. Go back and tell your family not to go out for the next two days unless necessary."
Everyone nodded in agreement and dispersed murmuring.
After Jiang Qinian told the Imperial College about this matter, he asked for leave from the Imperial College's chief academic officer and returned home on the grounds of feeling unwell.
He sat in the carriage, listening to the gossip outside with his ears perked up, his face full of excitement.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Chengjin really returned to the capital.
Unfortunately, I have no power and influence now, and I can't help him...
Jiang Qinian returned to the mansion with excitement.
When the servant Aping saw Jiang Qinian, he ran over with a smile.
"Master, this is great news."
"I heard that the eldest lady and her husband will arrive in the capital in two days."
Jiang Qinian straightened his back upon hearing this and said, "This old man already knows this."
After he finished speaking, he went to the study with his hands behind his back.
When the emperor demoted Xiao Chengjin to a commoner, in order to distance himself from the relationship, he made the move of severing the father-daughter relationship in the court.
Alas, if he had known what would happen in the future, he would never have done this even if he was beaten to death...
Aping looked at Jiang Qinian's departing back and shook his head helplessly.
Master, you haven't forgotten to sever the father-daughter relationship with the eldest lady, have you?
If the son-in-law really ascends to that position, the master will be the father-in-law of the emperor...
Alas, you should quickly think of a way to make up for it!
The news that Xiao Chengjin would return to the capital two days later caused a lot of buzz.
When the royal guards guarding the city learned about this, they immediately fell into a tense atmosphere.
The emperor is in that man's hands, what should these little soldiers guarding the city do?
Woohoo, they don’t want to die yet…
Military camp outside the capital.
The soldiers are training on the drill ground.
General Nie was patrolling back and forth as usual.
At this moment, a man came galloping over on his horse, shouting, "Oh no, General Nie, something terrible has happened."
General Nie turned around and looked at the soldiers who had dismounted from their horses, and his heart skipped a beat.
Could something have happened in the palace?
Thinking of this, General Nie shouted sternly, "Shouting and yelling is unbecoming."
Upon hearing this, the soldier immediately covered his mouth.
General Nie instructed the deputy general beside him, "I leave this to you."
The deputy general cupped his hands and said, "I obey your command."
The soldier came to General Nie with a panicked look on his face, bowed and said, "I greet you, General."
"Something really bad has happened..."
"Go back and tell me."
"Yes, General."
General Nie blew a horse whistle, and a horse came running from not far away.
The deputy general looked at the two men riding away on horseback and suddenly had a bad feeling.
I heard that the emperor has been ill for a long time...
Oh my god, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not trying to seize power and usurp the throne!
General Nie returned to the barracks, dismounted, and said, "Follow me to the study."
The soldier followed General Nie and headed straight for the study.
General Nie sat at the desk and looked at the soldier. "Tell me, what's the big deal?"
The soldier stepped forward and whispered, "General, didn't you ask your subordinates to keep an eye on the movements in the palace?"
"Something really happened in the palace."
General Nie stood up suddenly, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is rebelling?"
The soldier waved his hand and said, "General, please be patient and listen to what I have to say."
General Nie sat back in his seat and waited for what was to come.
The soldier gathered his thoughts and said, "According to reliable information, the emperor is not ill, but has quietly left the capital."
"At the morning court today, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will tell you the truth."
"Guess what, the emperor actually went to Jizhou, and he brought Princess Anran with him."
"You know that phoenix, right? It belongs to the master from Anjizhou."
General Nie frowned, "Go on."
It seems that I have guessed the purpose of the emperor's visit to Jizhou...
The soldier glanced at General Nie and continued, "The Emperor was poisoned after arriving in Jizhou. This morning, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that the gentleman would return to the capital in two days."
After the soldier finished speaking, his face was full of worry.
Will there be a fight?
General Nie waved his hand after hearing this and said, "Go down!"
"I'll take my leave."
After the soldier left the study, General Nie fell into deep thought.
The emperor could not tolerate that gentleman in the first place, and this time, that gentleman must have been irritated.
Forget it, things have come to this. Let’s talk about it after the emperor returns to the capital.
Two days later.
It was dawn.
The sleeping people were awakened by a loud voice.
The little phoenix, acting as a "publicity ambassador," flew and shouted, "Everyone, hurry up!"
"Prepare to welcome my sister to Beijing."
Hearing the sound coming from above, the people rushed outside.
When they saw the little phoenix, they realized that today was the day Xiao Chengjin and his friends would return to Beijing.
One child looked up and asked, "Who is your sister?"
The little phoenix flapped its wings and said proudly, "My sister is Jiang Ruo. She is the future queen."
Everyone pricked up their ears and took it all in mind.
The future queen, Jiang Ruo.
The little phoenix promoted itself along the way and finally flew to the palace.
It circled over the palace several times, making a shrill cry.
The palace maids have been uneasy ever since they learned that Xiao Junze was captured.
The sudden appearance of the little phoenix made them even more panicked.
The little phoenix stood on the roof of a palace and shouted fiercely, "Everyone, listen up! Kneel down and welcome my sister."
The palace maids looked at the little phoenix tremblingly, silent as a cicada in fear.
Little Phoenix: “…”
Are you all stupid?
"Did you hear that?"
The palace servants said in a whisper, "I heard it."
"You guys are smart!"
The little phoenix snorted coldly, spread its wings and flew away.
The palace maids watched the little phoenix fly away and fell to the ground.
Will there be a palace coup?
Is it too late to run now?
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