Chapter 499: The Great Secluded in the Court
Lin Zhiqing didn't know what Lin Qingshan was thinking.
She immediately found Yan Wu and told him the good news that he would not have to pay with his life for killing someone.
"No wonder you told me not to use poison. It turns out you have a trick up your sleeve." Yan Wu lay on the beauty couch, looking very graceful:
"Lin Zhiqing, you owe me another favor."
"Favor? I didn't even count Xiaohang's matter as a favor." Lin Zhiqing didn't buy Yan Wu's words at all:
"Yan Wu, I have one more thing I want to ask you. Can you lend me your poisonous insect?"
"You wish. You can't control that thing." Yan Wu sat up straight, his face serious: "You are not allowed to have any ideas about those insects."
Lin Zhiqing didn't force it, but she was a little curious:
"Yan Wu, are there any poisonous insects that can control others or make them lose their minds?"
Yan Yu rolled his eyes mercilessly:
"Poisonous insects, poisonous insects, to put it bluntly, are little insects with poison. Control others? Do you think my insects have also learned the art of judging minds?"
Lin Zhiqing chuckled twice. In the TV dramas she had watched before, there were many poisonous insects that could defy the heavens.
She also thought that it would be much easier if she could use insects to do things.
But now this idea has gone down the drain.
She thought about it and felt that she had to meet Lu Huai.
After returning to Shuqing Pavilion, Lin Zhiqing asked Chaoyan to deliver a message to Lu Nanyue, inviting her to his house for a chat.
While waiting, she began to sort out the news about the marriage.
The matter between the people and the Chief Censor has been resolved.
Now there is still the Duke of Pei and the royal family who need to be conquered.
Needless to say, the royal family will definitely be dealt with last because this matter is too difficult.
Of course, I don’t mean that the problem of Duke Pei is easy to solve.
Lin Zhiqing took a deep breath.
The Duke of Pei did not have much contact with the Lin family in the past.
But Lin Zhiqing's father Lin Congrong and Jiang Yunhe had both served under him for a short period of time before.
Although these two people did not have close contacts with the Duke of Pei later, they were still taken care of by the Duke of Pei at that time.
According to Lin Zhiqing's understanding, Duke Pei has been very neutral since he gave up power.
However, his recent attitude is not consistent with his neutral style.
The last time Lin Congrong's case of treason was retried, he strongly opposed it.
He also tried his best to promote this marriage.
From the surface, this person should also be devoted to Da Sheng.
But he is not as pure as the Chief Censor.
But this is just a guess, and Lin Zhiqing cannot be sure.
She had only met the Duke of Pei once at a palace banquet and was not very familiar with him.
The people at Jianxin Hall have only found limited information, and the details have to wait for Lu Huai to come and discuss it together.
Just as she was thinking, Chao Yan came back.
Lin Zhiqing was a little surprised: "The news was delivered so quickly?"
"Miss, I met Miss Nanyue and others before I even left the Lin family's gate. They came to see you." As she said that, Chao Yan brought them in.
"Xiao Qing'er, I heard that you had a conflict with the Daliang envoy and even took the matter to the Dali Temple!?" Lu Nanyue stepped in quickly, looking worried.
"Slow down, it's just a small matter." Lin Zhiqing stood up to greet him.
"A small matter? I heard from your cousin that this matter is very dangerous!" Lu Nanyue was still a little anxious.
Lu Huai was following behind her, and his expression was quite normal.
"My cousin, you are worried and confused. I was just about to tell you that I have already dealt with Wang Yuan from the Censorate." Lin Zhiqing was in a good mood.
She explained the cause of the incident again, and Lu Huai listened very carefully.
Lu Nanyue breathed a sigh of relief: "So, Wang Shuyi is indeed a trustworthy person."
"I wonder how many women in this world are sleeping in regret. Xiao Qing'er, you did the right thing."
The two women were filled with emotion.
Lin Zhiqing also feels that what he does is meaningful and worthwhile.
"Aqing, is it the Duke of Pei's turn next?" Lu Huai brought up the business.
"That's right." Lin Zhiqing pointed to the Duke of Pei that he had just written down and said, "Lu Huai, how much do you know about the Duke of Pei?"
"This man is very low-key. He is known outside as a great recluse in the imperial court. I haven't had much contact with him, but I have had some contact with his son." Lu Huai said:
"The Concubine Shu in the palace might be a breakthrough point."
As soon as these words came out, Lin Zhiqing knew that Lu Huai must have discovered something, so he asked:
"Breakthrough, what breakthrough?"
Lu Huai replied, "The Duke of Pei doted on his daughter, Concubine Shu, and his son also protected his sister. The Duke of Pei gave up power a few years ago because of Concubine Shu."
"Shufei?" Lu Nanyue frowned. "Although the Shufei is not favored in the palace, as one of the four concubines, she is honored and favored."
"Plus, the Duke of Pei's Mansion is so powerful, so no one should give her any trouble."
"Why would the Duke of Pei give up his power because of her?"
"Honor and honor are not what Concubine Shu wishes." Lu Huai said:
"The son of the Duke of Pei and Concubine Shu grew up together and have a very close relationship. Concubine Shu's entry into the palace was the royal family's intention."
"In that case, the Empress Shufei doesn't seem to be very old. If she was forced into the palace, she must have resentment in her heart." Lu Nanyue sighed.
Lin Zhiqing thought for a moment and asked again, "Where did you get the news?"
"Before she got married, Concubine Shu had an affair with the nephew of the Imperial College's chief academic officer." Lu Huai mentioned it briefly.
Lin Zhiqing reacted instantly.
She remembered that Lu Huai had a close personal relationship with the son of the Imperial College's chief academic officer, and Lu Huai's news might have come from there.
In the Dasheng era, women were not allowed to have private contact with any men before they got married.
But having said that, who can stop matters of the heart?
Therefore, many seemingly unrelated people may have private interactions.
However, for the sake of the reputation of each government, this matter must not be made public.
If they are truly in love, the two heads of the family will make it public only after they have finalized it.
But if it doesn't work out, considering the reputation of both parties, many things cannot be told to others.
The same should be true for Concubine Shu and the nephew of the Imperial College's chief academic officer.
Just from listening to this, it can be seen that there is a big gap in the identities of the two parties.
However, many officials pay attention to the matching of social status when getting married, so it is not uncommon to separate couples who are destined to be together.
And the one who broke them up was the emperor.
Lin Zhiqing immediately grasped the key point. From what Lu Huai said, it was obvious that the royal family regarded Concubine Shu as a hostage to control the Duke of Pei and his son.
This is not surprising.
In the Great Sheng Dynasty, it seemed to be a common practice to abandon military generals after they had served their purpose.
Lin Qingshan, Lin Congrong, Jiang Yunhe, and now the Duke of Pei, are all victims.
After hearing what Lu Huai said, Lin Zhiqing actually had some clues.
Like Wang Shuyi, only the right medicine can have a miraculous effect.
Lady Shufei once had a lover, and she should know what it feels like to marry someone you don't love.
A marriage for a foreign alliance also means marrying someone you don't love.
If Lin Zhiqing starts from this point, he may be able to persuade Shufei.
According to how much the Duke of Pei doted on Concubine Shu, he should have made concessions like Wang Yuan.
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