Chapter 535: Concubine De's Wisdom
Upon hearing this, Jun Moyong nodded solemnly.
"My son will remember what my mother taught me. However, it seems that the relationship between my cousin and his wife and my brother is not just a simple disdain for my brother. Since they have already offered their help, they must sincerely want to lend a hand to my son. As for the Queen's matter, I will trouble my mother to take care of it."
Concubine De sighed softly and stroked Jun Moyong's shoulder.
"Ayong, you have been intelligent and wise since childhood. Mother believes that you can handle all of this. However, the Crown Prince and the Queen have been operating for so many years, and the forces behind this are complex and intricate. You must act with caution and do not put yourself in danger."
Jun Moyong's eyes were firm and his tone was resolute.
"Rest assured, Mother. I will do my utmost to live up to your expectations. I will thoroughly investigate the Crown Prince's case and will not miss a single clue. Furthermore, since I have already decided to bring him down, I will find the right moment to strike with one strike, leaving the Crown Prince and the Queen with no chance of recovery."
Defei nodded slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
"The Queen's affairs still need to be considered in the long run. Don't rush for success. You must remember to protect yourself at all times and in all places. Ayong, your mother cannot lose you."
A warm feeling surged in Jun Moyong's heart. He knew very well that his mother loved and cared about him.
"Don't worry, mother. I will take good care of myself and live up to your high expectations. Please be careful in the palace. Being the queen for so many years has not been easy at all. Please don't let me wrong you because of me."
Upon hearing this, Defei spoke in a comforting tone.
"My mother and the Queen have fought many times, both openly and covertly, and are already familiar with the situation. You don't need to worry."
The two talked for a while, and then Jun Moyong stood up and took his leave, going to the Dali Temple to continue supervising the progress of the case.
Concubine De stayed in Gyeongbokgung Palace, secretly thinking about how to help her son until the tea in her hand was gone.
Defei then began to give orders.
"Madame He, prepare the Tremella soup that the Emperor loves. I'm going to see the Emperor."
In the Qian family mansion, Qian Zexi was pacing anxiously in the study, thinking about the various criticisms he heard from the ministers at the morning court today, and at this moment he was thinking over and over again about his sister Qian Yan's proposal.
He knew that if he chose to oppose the Crown Prince, it would mean that the Qian family would betray the Crown Prince's Mansion. Even if the Crown Prince really fell, he was still the Emperor's own son, and the Emperor would probably bear a grudge against the Qian family. However, seeing his sister's increasingly serious condition, how could he bear to ignore it?
Just as he was hesitating, he heard hurried footsteps outside the door. Gao Da hurried in and reported nervously.
"Sir, this is bad! Our people have inquired. After the morning court session ended yesterday, His Royal Highness the Second Prince met with the Emperor alone. Later, His Royal Highness the Second Prince went to the Bai Residence and then to the Dali Temple. Our subordinates have inquired there and it seems that the Dali Temple is investigating a case of buying and selling official positions. I'm afraid the situation is not good!"
Qian Zexi's face suddenly changed when he heard this. This day had finally come, and he knew that if this case was proven true, the prince would completely lose his chance of turning things around, and the Qian family would also be implicated. He took a deep breath and made a quick decision.
"Prepare the car and go to Bai's house."
He understood that if he wanted to save the Qian family and his sister, he had no choice but to take a risk now.
In the palace.
Emperor Tianyuan was reviewing memorials in the imperial study, but he was distracted by the Crown Prince's affairs, which really gave him a headache. This was his eldest son, and he had high hopes for him since he was a child, but now he had committed such a heinous mistake. Although the case was still under investigation, Zhang Youqing's case was enough to prove that the Crown Prince had crossed the bottom line of the court.
Zhao Ziping came in and bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty, Consort De has requested an audience. She said she has prepared your favorite Tremella soup for you."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan waved his hand slightly.
"Forget it, it's gone. Tell Concubine De that I don't have any other wishes now. Tell him to leave the Tremella soup and go back."
Zhao Ziping spoke as if he wanted to say something but hesitated when he heard it.
"Your Majesty, Consort De also said that she had something she wanted to relieve Your Majesty of, so she came to ask for an audience with Your Majesty."
Emperor Tianyuan frowned when he heard this, and finally spoke.
"Let Concubine De come in."
Defei quickly brought Nanny He in and bowed respectfully.
"I pay my respects to His Majesty."
Emperor Tianyuan simply looked up at her and spoke lightly.
"Get up!"
Concubine De brought the Tremella soup with a smile on her face and personally served it to Emperor Tianyuan.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you have been busy with state affairs recently and have been resting lately. I asked someone to prepare some Tremella soup for you to drink. It will help you clear away heat and calm your mind."
Emperor Tianyuan looked at the woman who had served him for many years and had given birth to a prince for him, so he finally drank a few sips out of respect.
"Alright, I've almost finished this Tremella soup. If you have anything important to discuss with me, please tell me. I still have a lot of memorials to review."
After hearing this, Concubine De put down her bowl and looked at Emperor Tianyuan and spoke carefully.
"Your Majesty, you have lost a lot of weight recently, even though it's Chinese New Year. I am stupid by nature and can't help you with your worries. When Ayong came to pay his respects to me today, he complained a few times and ran to the Bai residence, wanting to help you with your worries, but he couldn't persuade Jun Moye."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan glanced at Concubine De and spoke with an unhappy look on his face.
"Did he tell you about Baise City?"
The harem was not allowed to interfere in government affairs. Seeing that Emperor Tianyuan was somewhat unhappy, Concubine De hurriedly knelt down and spoke.
"Your Majesty, Ayong didn't bring this up intentionally. I noticed that he always left in a hurry when he came to pay his respects to me several times, so I couldn't help but ask him what he was busy with. Then I learned that he often went to the Bai Mansion... I also knew a little about what happened in the Qin Palace back then, so I couldn't help but scold Ayong a few words, wanting him to stop going to the Bai Mansion. Only then did I realize that he went there at the order of Your Majesty."
The displeasure on Emperor Tianyuan's face dissipated a little after hearing this.
"Well, what does this have to do with you meeting me today?"
Defei glanced at Tianyuan's expression before continuing to speak cautiously.
"Your Majesty, the situation in Baise City is a national affair, but more specifically, it's a family affair. After all, Jun Moye's last name is Jun, so it's not surprising that there are some conflicts within the family. The important thing is that when it comes to family interests, the whole family must work together."
Emperor Tianyuan spoke calmly after hearing this.
"Well, go on."
Defei continued speaking only after she saw that he no longer looked unhappy.
"Your Majesty, although Ayong has been running to the Bai residence and trying his best to persuade Jun Moye, the Lord of Baise City is City Lord Su after all. Ayong is a man, and it is not appropriate for him to have much contact with City Lord Su. If Your Majesty does not mind my stupidity, why don't you let me go to the Bai residence to meet City Lord Su."
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