Chapter 264 Concubine Zhen Dies
Four million taels of silver, how many vehicles would be needed just to carry the silver?
This is not the key point. The key point is that if they catch the eyes of the emperor and his ministers of Dazhao, they will definitely find a way to get them all away.
But if they didn't take it out, Suo Jin and Tie Bao were afraid that they would not be able to return alive.
Compared to the silver that belongs to everyone in the clan, their lives are of course more valuable.
“What a loss!”
When Tie Bao came back from a personal walk, his face was livid, "The Jia family is planning a family banquet to celebrate Shen's youngest daughter being named a county lady."
Suo Jin: “…”
Just one look at Tiebao and he knew what he suspected.
It is very likely that Shen was acting out a scene in which she was poisoned and was about to die, just to scare them.
Sure enough, they were fooled and the silver ship docked early.
Hiss~ Suo Jin touched his swollen right cheek.
He has been too worried these two days.
"For us, Shen's survival is better than death."
As long as she was alive, her words wouldn't be that important.
He is dead...
As for the saying that a gentleman's revenge is never too late, Emperor Da Zhao will certainly publicize it widely. By that time, what they will ask for is not reinforcements, but wolf cubs who want to destroy a country and a clan.
"That's all for now. When the silver arrives in Beijing, leave 600,000 taels of silver for the betrothal gift, and give and take the rest."
Suo Jin now wanted to know how the so-called musket that could fire six shots in a row was made.
If it really doesn't work, they will get a few and ask someone to copy them.
“We are not what we were back then.”
The Eight Banners cavalry gradually became disorganized, but the number of Dazhao's firearms increased from "one" to "six".
As the saying goes, when you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.
In order to avoid being caught and avenging their ancestors' blood feud, they could only find a way to temporarily integrate into Dazhao.
It’s just like our ancestors were minor officials in the Ming Dynasty.
"If you don't want to be exterminated by others, you have to learn to be a grandson."
Fortunately, the Central Plains dynasty has never been too harsh on its vassal states.
As long as they bend their waists well, maybe, after helping to repel the Rakshasa, they can still trade.
"Just wait and see. When the Russians on our side withdraw their troops, the various Tatar tribes will surely come to Dazhao for help."
Suo Jin thought far ahead, "Similarly, the Great Zhao Emperor will certainly be happy to set us up as an example to attract the Tatar tribes to pay tribute to him."
So, they are still useful for the time being.
"It's just a little silver. I'll give it to you."
They have a lot of silver hidden in Dazhao.
You don't have to worry too much about it.
"Hide your abilities and wait for the right time to act. God will always give you the opportunity."
If you can get in once, you can get in a second time.
"But the tribe..."
"Don't worry, no one is stupid."
They had no way out.
He who knows practical matters is a hero. Otherwise, you will not be able to seek help from Dazhao even if you ask for it.
Suo Jin was trying to persuade Tie Bao, but he didn't know that Mr. Liu had already found six places where they had hidden the silver in Dazhao.
These six places have all been confirmed by the emperor's secret guards.
Not only that, they also followed the clues and secretly monitored all the caravans that had any connection with them.
Some accounts are not settled immediately, either because the time is not right or because we want to catch bigger fish.
Mr. Liu's focus is on finding silver. The emperor is not only concerned about silver, but also about the entire circle of powerful people in the capital.
The six shots that Jia Lian fired in Huitong Hall not only helped him to subdue the Jin people, but also helped him to subdue some unruly guys.
For example, the Nan'an Palace.
The letter written by Concubine Nan'an to Prince Nan'an had already been intercepted and shown to him by someone who was specifically responsible for monitoring Prince Nan'an's palace.
For those who are practical and have made great contributions to Da Zhao, the emperor is still willing to give some dignity as long as they do not go too far and are able to retire at the right time.
Now, he was waiting for the response from Prince Nannan.
Although Wang Ziteng could slowly marginalize the King of Nannan if he went there, it would take too much time.
The emperor was also afraid of the long night and many dreams.
After solving the Nan'an Palace, the next one is the Beijing Palace.
The emperor actually knew that although Prince Beijing Shui Rong appeared polite on the surface, he actually looked down on him deep down.
He tried to win Shui Rong over again and again, but Shui Rong only played along on the surface.
But now...
The emperor felt different now.
At least, ever since Jia Lian showed off his revolver in Huitong Hall, he felt more comfortable in the court.
Even though he has been much more comfortable since his father passed away, the comfort he had then was far from what he is having now.
The emperor truly saw awe in some people's eyes.
Ha~ The emperor was very happy in his heart, but he looked indifferent on the surface.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhen is seriously ill and may not survive."
Liu An also didn't want to report such an unlucky thing to the emperor, but Concubine Zhen's identity was different.
The emperor rules the country with filial piety. Although the emperor emeritus is paralyzed in bed and confused, it is precisely because of this that he must set a good example of filial piety.
"Well, let the imperial physician take a look and treat him first. Everything should be done according to the palace rules."
The emperor had a cold expression as he reviewed the memorials.
He couldn't do anything about his own father, but who was Concubine Zhen?
Is it worth his trip?
Instead of taking a trip there, he might as well hug his little daughter.
Unfortunately, he has been very busy recently and every time he went to the Queen's place, his daughter was asleep.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhen...she wants to see you."
See him?
The emperor raised an eyebrow, "What did you say?"
"No!"
Liu An shook his head and said, "But she insisted on seeing you."
"Huh~"
The emperor smiled with an ambiguous tone, "Then let's go and see what she wants to say?"
In the past, he and the Queen had suffered so much at her hands! The death of the Crown Prince... Although his father was primarily responsible, Concubine Zhen also played a role in fanning the flames.
At this time, Concubine Zhen, with her head full of white hair and wrinkles on her face, is completely different from last year.
Last year, she looked quite radiant, without a single grey hair, and except for a few faint lines at the corners of her eyes, everything else about her was flawless.
But now, she was gasping for breath and refused to take that last breath.
The emperor emeritus is useless and his son is dead, but she still has a grandson.
Can her grandson grow up in a place like Sinner Village? They are both royal blood. No matter how poor her family is, it shouldn't end up like this!
Concubine Zhen decided to fight for a way to survive for her descendants and her natal family.
However, the emperor she was waiting for never came.
Concubine Zhen was breathing hard and waiting.
But at this time, the emperor who came here was attracted by his own daughter.
The queen was holding the little princess and learning to walk outside.
The laughter made the emperor turn around involuntarily.
It was not until the emperor held his baby daughter in his arms and laughed, then bent over to teach her how to walk, that the queen winked at her chief maid.
She knew before the Emperor that Concubine Zhen wanted to see him.
But...
She just didn't want her to fulfill any of her wishes.
Especially the dying wish.
The queen was afraid that the old woman would set another trap for them.
This is not something she can't do.
After all, she was so insistent on seeing the emperor, so she was most likely sure that the emperor would listen to her.
Oh~ dreaming!
The queen smiled and went over to help the emperor teach his daughter how to walk.
The mouth of Concubine Zhen, who was still gasping for breath, opened wider and wider.
At this moment, she regretted very much that she did not write down what she wanted to say.
She thought she could see the emperor.
She held on for dear life.
How many emperors in ancient times were wise at first but became confused as they grew old?
But are they really confused? They just have power, are doing well when they are young, and are called the Son of Heaven, so they really think they are the Son of Heaven.
This time, the first thing she wanted to sell was the Prince of Nan'an's Palace, and the second thing she wanted to sell was the Jia family, which the emperor was now favoring.
The prince committed suicide by burning himself, plotting against the retired emperor and all his brothers, and making the emperor successful.
Concubine Zhen knew that the emperor was grateful to the prince.
But Jia Jing followed suit and clearly plotted against the royal family.
Otherwise, how could the emperor be so shocked that he had a stroke? Concubine Zhen was the most heartbroken about the emperor's stroke.
All the changes started when the emperor suffered a stroke.
The emperor now thinks that the Jia family is very good, because everything the Jia family does is in line with his interests, but what about the future? The emperor used to have a very good relationship with Jia Daihua and Jia Daishan, but what was the result?
Over time, people's hearts are prone to change.
Jia Jing is dead. Shen and his wife were deeply in love. Doesn't Shen have any hatred towards the royal family?
No way! It's just that she can't find an opportunity yet.
She also needs more favor from the emperor and empress.
Concubine Zhen waited diligently.
By the time the emperor finally remembered Concubine Zhen and came over, half an hour had passed.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
The palace maids in Concubine Zhen's palace immediately knelt on the ground.
The emperor ignored him and strode towards the small Buddhist temple.
At the beginning, she was asked to live in the small Buddhist temple to pray for the emperor, and she actually lived in the small Buddhist temple.
Regarding this point...
The emperor was slightly satisfied.
“Your Majesty… Your Majesty…”
Concubine Zhen finally waited for her.
She had a thousand words to say, but countless words came to her throat, as if choking her.
Her throat gurgled, and the more anxious she became, the more useless it became. Finally, her eyes rolled back and her face became increasingly hideous because she had used too much force.
When the emperor saw her like this, he stepped back a few steps and said, "Imperial Physician~"
He urgently called the imperial physician.
The imperial physician who was guarding the place hurried forward and was about to give her an injection to let her breathe a sigh of relief, but Concubine Zhen, who had been struggling until now, could not wait any longer. She rolled her eyes, opened her mouth, and softened her hand that was still trying to grab the emperor.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhen has passed away."
Died?
The emperor, who had already retreated outside the small Buddhist temple, frowned and said, "Let's mourn!"
He felt very unlucky, so he shook his sleeves and strode towards Shoukang Palace.
Concubine Zhen died, and the emperor felt that he should tell the old man.
Whether he can understand it or not is none of his business.
…
Ningguo Mansion, Shen Ning Courtyard.
Mr. Dong, who was investigating the case, came over in person.
Of course, seeing the cute little princess, the old man was very happy and picked her up and shook her.
"From the fact that the bald monk only left half a footprint on the roof, it can be seen that his kung fu has reached a superb level. Such a person must be found in the martial arts world. As for the time, I can no longer guarantee you, my nephew."
The reason they were able to issue a wanted order for the bald monk was, of course, that they found evidence.
The footprints on the roof and the powder remaining on the tiles, which was consistent with the powder in the wound medicine, were both evidence.
Logically speaking, since the evidence is so conclusive, they should just arrest the person in Shuntian Prefecture.
But the monk has real skills.
Many people in the capital city had indeed seen him, but they all disappeared in a flash.
If it were someone else's family, they would just let the bailiff come and report it.
But it’s different here.
"My nephew already knows about this."
Jia Zhen was also helpless, "That man was able to escape in public, and my nephew never thought that he would be able to catch him."
He just wanted to drive him out of the capital.
Stay away from their home.
"It's good that my dear nephew knows the number."
Master Dong nodded and grabbed Jia Yue's hand that was about to grab his beard. "This kind of person cannot be offended. If you meet him again in the future, be polite and be more accommodating in your words for the time being. Never force yourself to take him."
That person wanted to kill Mrs. Shen, but for some reason, he chose to poison her instead of attacking her directly.
If we really want to take direct action, no one in this mansion can stop us.
Lord Dong really couldn't understand why he chose to take the long way instead of the short way.
"yes!"
Jia Zhen took it and insisted on grabbing the sister who was holding the man's beard, "My nephew knows."
The most important thing is that there is no one in their family who is good at martial arts.
We need to hire more capable people! "Nephew knows you are very busy, mother, I will speak for you."
Mr. Dong patted Jia Zhen on the shoulder and said, "The arrest warrant for him has been sent to various places. He will not be able to show up in the future. You can rest assured about this."
"Thank you, uncle!"
Jia Zhen held his sister in his arms and accompanied him out of the house.
However, he didn't know that among the group of Taoist priests who were still performing rituals in the front yard, there was a lame old Taoist priest who was looking at Jia Yue whom he was holding.
Fate has really changed.
Moreover, in the Jia family, there are more than one or two people whose fates have changed suddenly.
The lame old Taoist knew where the bald man was, and he had made the right choice to find him, but the laws of nature are unpredictable, and luck is with the Jia family. If they take any further action... it would go against their practice.
He sighed in his heart and really wanted to meet Mrs. Shen who changed all this.
But how could Shen Ning, who was still ill, meet people? She slept for two more days in a daze. When she regained consciousness and confirmed that it was the bald monk who poisoned her and left evidence on her roof, she simply didn't know what to say.
But she didn't care much about her daughter's status as a county lord.
The emperor paid more than three million taels of silver from the Jin people for Dazhao, and rewarded her with a county lady, which was actually considered stingy.
But the bald monk appeared, and the lame Taoist... are they here?
She really wanted to ask if anyone had seen the old Taoist priest with a limp recently.
But when the words came to my lips, I thought about it and forgot it! Even if he is not a god, he is still a master.
In particular, they can tell fortunes.
Life is something...
Shen Ning tried her best to forget all this and asked Qing Zhu who had come back to serve, "Didn't they say that the old lady of the West Mansion was also sick? How is she now?"
"Much better. After knowing that you are better, the old lady in the West Mansion is much better too."
Qingzhu poured some warm water for her to drink, "Madam, the imperial physician told you to drink more water."
Shen Ning: “…”
What can I do? I can only drink.
"How many more days will the ritual in the front yard last?"
"Seven days."
Qing Zhu said: "The imperial physician said that you have been overexerting yourself. You have your master to take care of the things happening outside, so don't think about it."
She was really scared that day.
However, although it was not their responsibility, it was really terrible that so many people in their yard were poisoned.
Now there are two more locked boxes in the room.
Qingzhu decided that all medicines, even if only half of them were used, should be locked in a box.
Sorry, my mother-in-law had a second stroke and was so worried that I can only be late (end of this chapter)
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