Xue Jing suddenly laughed, and the louder he laughed, the more he laughed. After laughing for a while, he clapped his hands and said, "What a good idea! Why didn't I think of it? Xiang'er is really smart."
Madam Xue glared at him, "Master, you're such a jerk. I was so scared I thought something was wrong."
Xue Jing stroked her shoulder and said, "It's my husband's fault. I apologize to the madam."
The old couple chatted and laughed for a while, then Xue Jing straightened his clothes and strode away with confidence.
He left the mansion and went to Qian'er Pavilion to inquire about the details of Xue Huan's engagement with the prince.
Qian'er Pavilion, as the name suggests, is an organization specializing in intelligence. It has been established in various places in Dayong. It claims that there is no news in the world that they cannot find out. As long as enough money is paid, they can even find out what color underwear the emperor wears at night and what pillow he sleeps on.
After spending a considerable amount of money, Xue Jing got the information he wanted.
After returning, he read the message several times from beginning to end, and suddenly discovered one thing, that is, the Queen Mother did not want Xue Huan, who was unable to practice, to become her daughter-in-law.
Otherwise, she would not have sent Xue Huan back to the Marquis of Changyang's Mansion when she was found to have no qualifications for cultivation.
Her action clearly meant that she wanted to let Xue Huan fend for herself.
Then, Eunuch Cheng’s move to Pengcheng is a bit interesting.
It's very likely that this was just a show put on by the Queen to show the outside world! To prove that she is not someone who breaks her promise.
Eunuch Cheng, understanding the emperor's intentions, naturally knew this. Thus, the story they fabricated about "Xue Huan eloping with someone" just suited Eunuch Cheng's wishes! It also suited the Empress's wishes!
No wonder he wasn't anxious at all before. He must have hoped that Xue Huan would run further away and couldn't be found.
Because in this way, the one who broke the contract would be Xue Huan, not the Queen.
How could he know that Xue Huan had already died!
Xue Jing thought about the whole thing from beginning to end, and then a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he thought of a way to realize Xue Xiang's idea.
He came to the courtyard where Eunuch Cheng lived and said, "I have sent people everywhere to look for the eldest lady, but if she is still not found by then, what should I do?"
Eunuch Cheng snorted coldly, "Miss Xue knew she was engaged to the Crown Prince, yet she still entangled herself with another man and shamelessly eloped. How can such a woman be worthy of being the Crown Princess? Upon returning to the capital, I will report this matter to the Empress, and she will make the decision."
Xue Jing had already seen through Eunuch Cheng. After hearing what he said, he knew that he was just speaking in high-sounding words and was actually very happy about Xue Huan's elopement.
"Eunuch, do you want to rise to the top and become successful overnight?"
He moved closer to Eunuch Cheng and asked in a low voice.
Eunuch Cheng's eyes flickered, and he pretended to be puzzled: "What does Master Xue mean?"
Xue Jing was also a court official in charge of the Pengcheng area, so Eunuch Cheng called him that.
Xue Jing: "Tell me, if 'Xue Huan' is able to cultivate and has good aptitude, what are the chances that the Empress will allow her to become the Crown Princess?"
Eunuch Cheng pondered for a moment and said, "At least a 60% chance."
After all, Xue Huan was raised by the Empress when he was a child. As an elder close to the Empress, he knew that the Empress still had some feelings for Xue Huan. After all, it takes six years to raise a dog.
However, this little bit of affection is far inferior to the Queen's feelings for the Prince. In order to prevent His Royal Highness the Prince from marrying an ordinary person as his Princess, the Queen can only abandon Xue Huan.
And if Xue Huan can practice and has good aptitude, then the Empress will certainly be happy to see it.
With the previous emotional foundation, as long as Xue Huan's appearance and temperament are up to standard, then the possibility of her becoming the Crown Princess is still very great.
Thinking of this, he suddenly had an idea and looked at Xue Jing, "What does Master Xue mean?"
Xue Jing stroked his beard and said, "Father-in-law, what do you think of my daughter?"
Eunuch Cheng was puzzled at first, but then he suddenly realized what he meant and was shocked. This Xue Jing was so bold, he actually wanted his daughter to pretend to be Xue Huan and become the Crown Princess?!
Xue Jing continued, "Eunuch, you escorted the young lady all the way to the capital. The young lady will definitely remember this kindness. In the future, when the young lady becomes the Crown Princess, or even...Eunuch, you will be the most meritorious official. The young lady will definitely regard you as her confidant."
Eunuch Cheng was a smart man, so he understood what he said immediately.
Xue Jing was trying to lure him aboard! He was trying to make himself his accomplice!
But I have to say that the picture described by Xue Jing is very touching.
Although Eunuch Cheng was loyal to the queen, before he was loyal to the queen, he was still a human being, and humans have desires and selfishness, and will instinctively consider themselves.
If he gets on Xue Jing's boat, then in the future, as long as Xue Xiang can successfully replace her and become the Crown Princess, his status will definitely rise with her!
Becoming the number one in the palace is not a dream!
Thinking of the glory of being the chief eunuch, Eunuch Cheng's eyes flashed with ambition and his breathing became heavier.
Seeing this, Xue Jing smiled, knowing that Eunuch Cheng had been persuaded by him.
But in the end, Eunuch Cheng said, "Let me think about it and give Master Xue a reply in three days."
Xue Jing was not in a hurry and said goodbye and left.
He knew what Eunuch Cheng was considering.
After he left, he called all his daughters to the study. He only had one legitimate daughter, Xue Xiang, but he had five concubines.
Among these six daughters, Xue Xiang's qualifications were not the best. The one with the best qualifications was the third daughter Xue Wan.
However, Xue Wan's appearance was a bit ordinary and not as outstanding as the fourth daughter.
Comparing them all, Xue Xiang, the legitimate daughter, has no outstanding feature. Her biggest advantage is her status as a legitimate daughter.
But now, this identity is the least important.
Therefore, he kept his third daughter Xue Wan and fourth daughter Xue Xiu, and asked the rest of his daughters to step down.
They were summoned inexplicably and then left inexplicably. Everyone was confused. Only Xue Xiang suddenly realized the moment she walked out of the study. Her father was clearly trying to see who was more qualified to replace Xue Huan!
And she, the only legitimate daughter, was eliminated. Instead, the children born to Xue Wan and Xue Xiu, two lowly concubines, were favored by her father!
It was clearly her who came up with the idea of replacing Xue Huan!
Her father turned around and threw her aside!
Xue Xiang was angry, resentful and anxious, so he hurried to the main courtyard to ask Madam Xue for advice.
The mother and daughter were discussing something when Xue Jing walked in, startling them both so much that they stopped talking.
How could Xue Jing not know what the mother and daughter were discussing? He glanced at them gravely and warned, "Madam, Xiang'er, this matter concerns the future of our entire family. Replacing Xue Huan is not difficult. After all, no one in the capital knows what Xue Huan looks like. But after replacing her, whether the Empress will take a fancy to her and become the Crown Princess is a question!"
"The better the talent and the more outstanding the appearance, the more likely they are to succeed. Sanniang has the best talent among the sisters, and Siniang has the most outstanding appearance. This is indisputable. I know that this idea was proposed by Xiang'er. Now I have chosen Sanniang and Siniang. I am sorry to have wronged you, Xiang'er, but Dad hopes that you can put the overall situation first and consider the interests of our entire Xue family."
Xue Jing sat down next to Xue Xiang, put his arm around her shoulders, and spoke earnestly in her ear.
However, Xue Xiang didn't want to put the overall situation first. She just wanted this opportunity to fall into her own hands! The thought that one of Xue Wan or Xue Xiu might become the Crown Princess and step on her head made her so angry that her lungs were about to explode.
However, she didn't dare show it in front of her father and could only lower her head and pretend to be aggrieved.
"Xiang'er, be obedient. Haven't you always wanted that complete set of glazed headwear from Zhu Qige? Come, take Dad's seal and go to the accounting office to withdraw money."
Xue Jing handed over his private seal.
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