Chapter 323 It's Time to Make a Move
"You mean, Wei Junyan?"
Yunxuan's eyes darkened slightly, his expression thoughtful.
Yun Zhao wiped away her tears, looked at his expression, and felt a sinking feeling in her heart.
"Father, do you know this person?"
"Wei Junyan is the crown prince of Loulan. Ten years ago, the King of Loulan was sentenced to have his entire family executed by your imperial grandfather for treason."
However, before the imperial edict to confiscate the property was delivered, the Loulan royal palace was attacked by people from the Western Frontier, and the fire burned for three days and three nights.
The entire Loulan Royal Palace was burned to ashes, leaving no evidence whatsoever. Your grandfather felt the fire was somewhat strange.
He wanted to investigate further, but suddenly fell seriously ill. Then your uncle ascended the throne, and the matter was dropped.
A sudden fire broke out just before the imperial edict to confiscate property arrived?
"Why doesn't Uncle Emperor investigate? That's the military power in the Northwest!"
The Loulan kings had been stationed in the northwest for generations, and the two sides were sworn enemies of the Western Frontier.
For so many years, the Western Frontier has wanted to destroy the King of Loulan, but has not found a way to do so.
How could it be that the imperial edict from the Great Zhou Dynasty hadn't arrived yet, and the people of the Western Frontier had already made their move?
Moreover, if the King of Loulan really colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, how could the Western Frontier have killed the King of Loulan before even starting a rebellion?
"My father also had doubts back then. Logically speaking, if the King of Loulan were truly found to have colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, what should have happened?"
They should have gone all out with the Western Frontier, and the two groups should have marched south together to enter the capital.
But at that time, your grandfather passed away, the whole country was in mourning, and a new emperor ascended the throne. There could be no more unrest.
After that, no one mentioned the matter again. If what Ling Xuerou said was true,
Perhaps Wei Junyan had discovered the truth of what happened back then—a truth powerful enough to incite him to rebel.
Yunxuan did not believe that what her daughter and Ling Xuerou said was false simply because they were children.
If the dream wasn't real, how do you explain how a child like Ling Xuerou would know that Wei Junyan was Wei Jingchen?
"Father, how did you find out that I was hiding these things from you?"
Yun Zhao found it strange. Could it be that he had begun to doubt Wei Jingchen's identity just because of Lu Xun?
"Father has read the books of the Wei family, and when Jingchen returned last year, his eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to those of the Loulan Wei clan whom Father had seen."
Yun Zhao was somewhat taken aback and hurriedly asked, "Father, do you mean that the Wei family of the Loulan Royal Palace has different facial features from ours?"
"Our Great Zhou Dynasty has a vast territory, inhabited by people from the Central Plains, the South, and the Northwest."
Even their facial features can be different. Look at the people of Linjia Village, even though they are tough...
Their facial features tend to be softer, and they are rarely as tall and imposing as the soldiers from the North.
The facial features of those from the Northwest are more like those of foreigners; the ancestors of the Loulan kings were originally nomads from the western frontier.
He fought alongside my Yun family ancestor to establish the dynasty, earning merit for his service and saving my Yun family ancestor. This is why he was granted the title of a king of a different surname.
Jingchen's mother was from Yunzhong, and her bone structure leaned towards that of people from the Central Plains. He likely resembled his mother more when he was young.
But as he grew older, his bone structure became more and more like that of someone from Northwest China.
Furthermore, his conduct was remarkably similar to that described in the Loulan Weishi scrolls.
That's why Father sought confirmation from Uncle Wei. Now that he knows the Ling family wants the Prince of Yue to win over the Wei clan...
However, they did not explicitly tell the King of Yue about the relationship between the Wei family and the case of the King of Loulan.
This also proves that the Ling family is not entirely loyal; we can use this to sow discord among them!
Yunxuan's words did enlighten Yunzhao.
The fact that the young master wore a mask in his previous life probably means that as he grew up, his appearance became more and more like the King of Loulan.
The exotic young master from the Northwest is too eye-catching.
It's inevitable that it will attract the attention of others.
At that time, whether they recognize Wei Jingchen or the Loulan Wei clan, it will be a hidden danger.
"Father, what are your plans next?"
Yun Zhao thought that if he wanted to avoid the ending of his previous life, the case of the King of Loulan might be the key.
No one can guarantee that if the truth of what happened back then was too cruel, Wei Jingchen wouldn't turn against them.
"I've discussed it with your Uncle Wei and your maternal grandfather. The war in the north is related to General Zhenyuan."
If we were to attack the King of Yue directly at this point, it would inevitably provoke General Zhenyuan into a desperate act.
Your Uncle Wei said that Shu Mobai's son, Shu Han, has a good relationship with Jing Chen, and Jing Chen has already told Shu Han about this.
We plan to use Yuan Qinghuai and Liuxianlou, having Luo, the Imperial Scholar, enter the palace to seek help from His Majesty, and take the opportunity to have Lord Ding submit evidence.
If the war was indeed orchestrated by General Zhenyuan, and the imperial court cut off supplies to the north, then...
General Zhenyuan wouldn't be so foolish as to spend his own money, so the war in the north will surely end.
"Then the Yunbei Army will take over the Northern Border Army, and it will be much easier to deal with the King of Yue afterwards."
However, there are too many steps involved, and it may not be possible to complete it in the short term.
"That's perfect. Those of them were seriously injured and will need to recuperate for a while after returning to the capital!"
They came up with a plan in one night, and Yun Zhao happily hugged her father.
"Daddy is so amazing!"
Yunxuan affectionately rubbed his daughter's head.
"Father knows you are intelligent, but the case of the King of Loulan is very complicated. You must trust your father so that he can make plans in advance."
"Yes! Zhao Zhao understands!"
Yun Zhao hugged his father and laughed happily.
The weight that had been pressing on my heart suddenly seemed to lighten considerably.
Two days later, Yuan Qinghuai quietly came to Linjia Village from Fengyun City.
Upon seeing the group from Liuxianlou again, Yuan Qinghuai couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.
Upon learning that Yunxuan and the others intended to use them to deal with the Yuan family, Yuan Qinghuai readily agreed.
"Your Highness, rest assured, just tell us what you need us to do!"
"Yes, we'll do anything to make those people pay the price!"
They almost lost their lives. People like Yuan Shuchang deserve to be punished!
"You should stay here and wait for news. Do not act rashly."
"yes!"
The Yun family's courtyard couldn't accommodate so many people, and since the Yun family had female members, it wasn't suitable to have so many men living outside the family.
So Xu Yiyan built another house in the animal park and moved the wild animals to another place so that Yuan Qinghuai and the others could stay.
With wild animals around, no one dares to venture in easily; it's very safe.
Because of this unexpected turn of events, Wei Jingchen went directly to the northern border instead of returning to Lingnan for the New Year.
After the New Year, when the court convened, Luo Zicheng presented his nameplate and entered the palace, kneeling directly in the imperial study.
Luo Zicheng had no real power and did not need to attend court on weekdays, so Yun Qi found it strange when he handed over his nameplate.
Unexpectedly, before he could even speak, Luo Zicheng suddenly knelt down in front of him and begged him to take charge.
"What's wrong with Lady Luo?"
"Your Majesty! I beg Your Majesty to do justice for my granddaughter!"
Luo Zicheng kowtowed repeatedly, tearfully recounting the story of the King of Yue.
Yun Qi was immediately enraged.
"Outrageous! How could a member of the royal family commit such a disgraceful act!"
It was unclear whether Yun Qi was genuinely furious or simply eager to deal with the King of Yue.
He immediately ordered the King of Yue to come to the palace for questioning.
Luo Zicheng spoke up at the opportune moment.
"Your Majesty, the King of Yue would never admit to such a shameful affair. I have a letter from the aggrieved party for Your Majesty to read!"
Eunuch Li immediately stepped forward, took the letter, and handed it to Yun Qi.
Yun Qi glanced at it briefly; it was nothing more than accusations against the King of Yue for what he had done, and Yuan Shuchang for killing people to silence them.
No matter how many such incidents occur, they are only superficially unsightly and bring shame to the royal family.
It is impossible to kill the King of Yue on this pretext.
Luo Zicheng continued, "Your Majesty, I am only worried that the war in the northern border is in chaos. If my family matters affect General Zhenyuan, I will be willing to die ten thousand times over!"
Yun Qi was pleased to see him bring up the war in the northern border, but his face still showed anger.
"The King of Yue is truly outrageous!"
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