Chapter 182
Blood on the Handkerchief
Jiang Zhaoying was slightly stunned, and her heart suddenly sank to the bottom without her noticing.
Logically speaking.
If it wasn't something important, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't have come here, but Ziying should have come back.
He hurriedly got up and went out to greet him.
The prince, wearing a gold-embroidered robe, strode towards them with great strides. The four-clawed golden dragon seemed to be about to leap out, and the murderous aura in his body forced the surroundings to be silent.
"Your Highness."
Jiang Zhaoying saluted, the prince stepped forward and held her hand tightly, and the two returned to the house together.
After sitting down.
Shen Liuguang looked a little pale, and he took out a few things from his arms and placed them in front of Jiang Zhaoying.
"These are the things that Ziying guarded very closely during his lifetime. They are all things used by his daughters. I think he may have met a girl he likes. He has been working in the Jiang Mansion recently, so he should be giving them to one of the girls in the Jiang Mansion."
Jiang Zhaoying frowned and looked over, and could tell at a glance that the handkerchief wrapped in the jewelry belonged to Shu Yun.
There are three or four items, which are not expensive but very exquisite. You can tell that the person who made the jewelry was very attentive, and the person who bought the jewelry was also very attentive.
"Before he died?"
When these two words came out of her mouth, she subconsciously looked at Shu Yun, who was already pale and panic-stricken. Shu Yu hurriedly stepped forward and hugged her, and they both looked at Jiang Zhaoying in panic.
Jiang Zhaoying took a deep breath, arranged the blood-stained jewelry one by one, and then carefully wrapped them up, while Shen Liuguang continued.
"He encountered an ambush on the way to the Prince's Mansion. There were about four or five assassins on the other side."
Ziying fought and fled all the way, but by the time they discovered something was wrong, he was still a step too slow. The opponent's sword was poisoned, and by the time they rescued Ziying, he could no longer hold on.
"Where's the killer?"
"They have been caught and are being tortured."
The other side was a group of assassins who wanted to commit suicide as soon as they were caught. If they had not made preparations in advance, these people would have become corpses.
at the moment.
Their people were being tortured one by one, but they refused to speak, and it was unknown whether anything could be gotten out of them through interrogation.
"I think the other party wants to warn us."
He was telling the Prince's Mansion and Jiang Zhaoying that he had been keeping an eye on them and told them to refrain from interfering in matters that they shouldn't be interfering in, or perhaps the other party was directly provoking them and would soon deal with them.
"Where is his body?"
Jiang Zhaoying asked softly.
"In the Prince's Mansion."
The secret guard sacrificed himself in the Prince's Mansion and was always treated well.
"Bury them in my Jiang family cemetery, and ask the temple to chant sutras day and night. After the matter is settled, I will set up a formation to ensure that they will have a safe and smooth afterlife."
"yes."
Shen Liuguang listened with a hint of warmth in his eyes.
"Your Highness, you have to be careful."
Although it is not known whether it is the Queen's party or another party, the exposure has given them a warning.
"I know. When the imperial decree comes down in the next two days, the palace should give you 200 soldiers. Let them guard the Jiang Mansion then."
"kindness."
Jiang Zhaoying nodded slightly.
But Shu Yun behind her couldn't hold back any longer and started sobbing softly, and Jiang Zhaoying held her hand.
"Shu Yu, go down with her."
"yes."
Shu Yu hurriedly helped Shu Yun turn around and walk out. After they had walked some distance, Shu Yun could no longer hold back and squatted on the ground, hugging herself tightly and started crying.
She never thought that Ziying would die, and die today.
She didn't even have time to tell Ziying that she liked him, nor did she have time to give him the things she wanted to give him...
A bloody handkerchief appeared in front of her.
"The handkerchief is yours. I think Ziying wanted to give it to you. That stupid guy is easy to understand."
Shu Yun took it with trembling hands, opened the handkerchief and stroked the hairpin and pearl flowers inside one by one, as well as the big round pearls. She felt so sad that she couldn't control herself.
"He probably planned to give these things to you after he came back. It seems like you two are quite in tune with each other."
Shu Yun looked at the blood on the handkerchief and his hands were shaking so much that he didn't know where to put them.
This is Ziying's blood. She can imagine that he must have protected these things tightly during the fight.
Why is this happening?
I just saw hope, before I had the chance to touch it, it was gone in an instant.
"Go back and rest for a while."
Shu Yu supported Shu Yun and walked slowly towards their own yard. Although she and Ziying didn't spend much time together, they had a very good understanding of each other. Now that one of them was missing, she felt uncomfortable.
Jiang Zhaoying briefly told the Crown Prince about the matter of Shu Yun and Ziying.
Silence.
Even Shen Liuguang and Cheng Ting'an felt very sorry.
What a happy thing it would be if they could get married successfully and have two more children.
well.
Things in the world are always so unpredictable!
The servants left the room, and Jiang Zhaoying and the prince sat by the window, drinking hot tea and looking at the flowers outside the window.
The wind blows gently and the fragrance of flowers fills the air.
Birds flashed by in the light, leaving only the branches nodding their heads.
He and she both felt that such tranquility was rare and they were moved.
"Miss."
Shu Yun walked in with red eyes.
"Miss, I want to see him."
Jiang Zhaoying frowned suddenly. She knew that the "he" Shu Yun was talking about was Ziying's soul, but...but what if they just met once?
"I want to make this clear."
She wanted to tell Ziying that she liked him and had prepared a gift for him. She also received a gift from Ziying.
Jiang Zhaoying held Shu Yun's hand and shook her head.
"Everyone has his own destiny, his own place, and his own rules. If I force him to come here, firstly, he will not have peace, and secondly, he will be punished."
Even if we meet, even if we can say something, it won't change anything. It will only add to the sadness and make it impossible to forget.
Shu Yun is still young, and her heartache will heal one day. She still hopes that Shu Yun can meet another person she likes in the future, and they can get married and have children.
"That slave is gone. I hope he rests in peace."
Shu Yun hurriedly shook her head. If meeting her would cost such a huge price, she would rather not meet her again.
"You can pay your respects to him, and then tell him everything that is in your heart. He will hear it."
"Yes." Shu Yun nodded, "Then I will go and prepare some paper money and other items."
"Okay, go ahead."
Patting her hands and watching her turn around pale and panicked, Jiang Zhaoying winked at Shu Yu and told her to follow him carefully.
"Your Highness, when will they enter the palace?"
The question was asked about the sisters of the Cui family. Although Luo Wunian was missing, there was one more daughter of an aide, so the number of people did not change.
"Do the court officials really have no objection?"
Speaking of this, Shen Liuguang was filled with emotion.
The court officials were more than just opposed. When they started arguing, it was no different from bargaining at a vegetable market.
but.
Since half of the court officials secretly supported other princes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince used this power to deal with the voices of opposition.
Just when they were about to fight, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's righteous words, passionate speeches and expressions of gratitude left the court officials speechless.
certainly.
The Queen must have contributed behind the scenes to this matter, so it can be considered as a disguised help to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
"Three days later."
The imperial decree has been sent down to all the prefectures, and everyone is making preparations.
but.
After this incident spread, it caused an uproar in your circle.
Except for the person involved who was quietly preparing her wedding dress, everyone was shocked and talked about it, thinking that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was crazy in wanting to win over other forces.
Some even think that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must be in a weak position at the moment and cannot match King Yue Ming, so he resorted to this desperate measure and took an unconventional approach.
Everyone thought that those young ladies were just pawns, and even if they entered the Prince's Mansion they would not be taken seriously and would still live a life worse than pigs and dogs.
But I don’t know.
Each of the young ladies at that moment was in high spirits and full of sunshine. While embroidering their wedding dresses, they thought about living together with their sisters in the future, no longer having to listen to sarcasm, no longer having to be despised and abandoned by their relatives, and no longer having to live in a dark room.
They felt so happy!
The prince promised them that he would give them the respect they deserved, make sure they lived well in front of and behind others, and protect them outside. This was more than enough for them.
They also sincerely hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Jiang Zhaoying can be together forever, love each other tenderly, and have many children and grandchildren.
It's satisfying to have the whole family having fun like this.
"Miss, Miss Cui sent a gift."
Nanny Li came in to speak, followed by two servants carrying a large box.
"Ms. Cui said this is a small gift prepared by her sisters."
As he said this, the servant opened the box.
Jiang Zhaoying stood up and took a look. The place was filled with all kinds of valuable items used by children, and even some old items handed down from ancestors.
"this……"
Nanny Li took out a long box, opened it, and gently stroked the heavy longevity lock inside.
"Miss Cui said that they originally prepared this for their own child, but now they don't need it anymore, so they wanted to give it to you. After all, your child will be theirs in the future."
What you said!
Jiang Zhaoying looked towards the prince, but happened to meet his gentle and jade-like eyes.
The tip of his ears felt hot, and he whispered in embarrassment.
"Take it into the inner room and sort it out first, and then I will look at it one by one."
They repeatedly told her that they would never compete for favor and had no other thoughts. They entered the Prince's Mansion just to seek a place of protection. She understood all this, but if they could meet someone they liked in the future, she would let them leave without hesitation.
"They are all very delicate. I'm sure the children will like them very much in the future."
The prince spoke in Jiang Zhaoying's ear. Jiang Zhaoying's ears were already burning, and now when she felt his warm breath, she wanted to move away like a frightened little rabbit. The prince raised his hand and embraced her, holding her in his arms.
"Why don't you speak?"
The prince stroked her pink cheek with his fingertips and found it somewhat strange that she was so charming when she was shy.
"You're already thinking about having a child before you even start thinking about your baby."
There was a hint of helplessness in Jiang Zhaoying's eyes. These young sisters were really something. They sent it to her so early, making it difficult for her to accept it or not.
“Soon.”
The prince pursed his lips and said that after they entered the mansion, repaired the dragon vein and eliminated all the evil spirits, he would write a letter requesting to marry Jiang Zhaoying as the crown princess. By then, it would not be too late for them to talk about having children.
Perhaps it was because of Ziying’s sudden departure, or perhaps it was because he saw Shuyun’s regret and sadness, so the prince really didn’t want to wait any longer.
"Your Highness, I heard that Princess Le'an wanted to marry a foreign prince. Did she ask for it herself, or did the Emperor propose it?"
The prince frowned slightly and pulled her to sit down with him.
"I really don't know about this matter. I have to check it out."
He naturally knew what Jiang Zhaoying meant. She wanted to use this incident to gauge the attitudes of the palace and Le An, and to analyze whether it was just a simple marriage or there was some conspiracy behind it.
"Princess Le'an went to Prime Minister Yue's residence after leaving Jiang's residence."
Si Nan bowed in reply and Jiang Zhaoying nodded.
"I heard that Princess Le'an was obsessed with Prime Minister Yue for a while and even insisted on marrying him?"
"I have heard of it too."
Si Nan told Jiang Zhaoying what happened at that time. Jiang Zhaoying reached out and held Abao in her arms, stroking its head gently, and frowned after listening.
"wrong."
The prince raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Are you saying that Le An doesn't like Yue Xiang at all?"
Jiang Zhaoying nodded.
"Not only that, Yue Xiang doesn't look like a bad wife at all. And judging from his face, I'm afraid he already has five or six children."
"kindness?"
This surprised His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Yue Xiang has always had a reputation as a wife-killer, and ever since Old Madam Yue passed away, he has refused to get married and have children.
Everyone speculated that Yue Xiang was either unlucky in marriage or impotent, but gradually people got used to it. However, they didn't expect that he actually had a wife and children?
"I'll find a chance to see him again."
Jiang Zhaoying said this while drinking tea and frowning.
"Also, if Le An is not attracted to Yue Xiang at all, then everything they did before was just a show, so there must be a deal between them."
"kindness."
This analysis is very correct. There is no such thing as no gain.
"Let's go check it out together."
As he was speaking, Feicui bowed at the door.
"Miss, Master Xu is here."
"Please ask him to come in."
As he spoke, he told them to prepare hot tea. The prince stood up with a gentle look in his eyes.
"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. Bring more people with you when you go out recently, and be careful."
"I know."
Jiang Zhaoying stood up to see the Crown Prince out, and then ran into Xu Zhiyan who was walking over. Xu Zhiyan stepped forward to greet her.
"Is your highness leaving now?"
"Well, after you finish talking, come to the Prince's Mansion to find me. I have something to discuss."
When the wind blew over, it ruffled a strand of black hair on Xu Zhiyan's forehead. He raised his head and for the first time looked directly into the Crown Prince's cold and slightly threatening eyes.
Does he really have something to do with him, or does he want to control the time he spends in the Jiang Mansion?
He has already entered the Jiang family. He is no longer a match for you now. He is your uncle. Why hasn't Your Highness recognized him yet?
"I am Ying'er's third brother now."
It was legitimately included in the family tree yesterday.
The prince put his hands behind his back, and his domineering aura quietly subsided a lot, and he nodded.
"I know."
After saying.
The prince turned and left.
Xu Zhiyan looked at his stingy appearance with a hint of helplessness in his eyes, and went into the house with Jiang Zhaoying.
"My foster father has submitted a letter of resignation, and a letter about unusual events in Langzhou has also been submitted. I also see signs of evil spirits in the emperor. You must act quickly, otherwise there will be more and more evil spirits in the palace."
Once the emperor favors his concubines, evil spirits will also be present in them.
"Luckily, Ruogu is pregnant now, so the emperor won't touch her anymore. My aunt is also sick, so let's just let fate take the rest. Is there no movement from Liu Xianle yet?"
Xu Zhiyan frowned.
"There is a suspected location, but that is the emperor's bedroom, so it is difficult to search at the moment. However, judging by the time, the poison should be taking effect soon."
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