Chapter 219 Drowning!
The matter of establishing a crown prince is far too sensitive. If they were to remind the emperor to be careful now, it might arouse his suspicion. Even if the emperor doesn't suspect anything, reminding him would only be icing on the cake for the current Duke of Chu's mansion.
But if Prince An were told, it would be different. Whether Prince An were to remind the Emperor or use his methods to find incriminating evidence against Consort Su and the others, it would be of paramount importance to Prince An.
Although the Duke of Chu's mansion is not taking sides now, it's definitely not a loss to sell a prince they favor.
Of course, what they were thinking might also be what Prince An was thinking. If that were the case, then it could be considered as them showing goodwill towards Prince An. In fact, after two collaborations, Jiang Yu's relationship with Prince An was no longer just a nodding acquaintance. But doing him another favor could take their relationship to the next level.
The grandfather and grandson chatted for a while longer before the old Duke of Chu told Jiang Yu to attend to his own business, knowing he was busy. Jiang Yu told him to rest and then got up to leave.
Actually, the old Duke of Chu's current health condition is not conducive to much thinking, and Jiang Yu shouldn't discuss court affairs with him. However, Jiang Yu knows that the old Duke of Chu is concerned about court matters, and if she doesn't tell him, he will think even more about them.
Jiang Yu felt incredibly heavy-hearted as she thought about how the old Duke of Chu's health was deteriorating day by day.
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As soon as Lady Changping entered the mansion, she saw the Earl of Changping anxiously approaching her. "How is it? What did the Duke of Chu say?"
Lady Changping gave him a deep, somber look, then walked silently to her courtyard. The Earl of Changping followed her, frowning, and said impatiently, "What exactly did the Duke of Chu say? Tell me!"
Lady Changping stopped and looked at him coldly. "You said something that made me lose face, is that enough?"
Uncle Changping frowned, looking puzzled. "What did she say?"
Lady Changping continued walking forward, with the Earl of Changping following behind, no longer asking her questions. Upon reaching Lady Changping's courtyard, the Earl of Changping dismissed the servants, leaving only the couple in the room. He then asked, "What exactly did the Duke of Chu say?"
Lady Changping took a deep breath. "They said right in front of me... that they've thoroughly investigated your affair with that slut."
"This..." The Earl of Changping blushed deeply, "Duke of Chu...why is she telling you this?"
Lady Changping gave a heavy snort. "The Duke of Chu also said that the Emperor knows about your sordid affairs."
"This..." The Earl of Changping didn't know what to say.
At this moment, Lady Changping said, "Isn't it shameful? I wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear. I don't know what it was about that slut that bewitched you, that made you go to such lengths for her."
The Earl of Changping remained silent, his face flushed. Seeing this, the Earl of Changping's wife grew even angrier. She said, "This time, I will not let her off no matter what. You don't think about this family, you don't think about your descendants, but I do think about my descendants."
"What...what do you want?" Uncle Changping was in the wrong, and his usual domineering tone was gone.
Lady Changping: "That slut and that bastard she bore...drow them in the pond!"
Changping Boteng stood up abruptly: "No! I... I'll send them far away."
"Hmph! Where are you sending her?" Lady Changping said sarcastically, "To the estate, so you can continue your affair with her thereafter?"
"How...how can you say such a thing?" The Earl of Changping's face darkened even more, his secret exposed. "You told everyone that the mother and daughter had passed away, and I...secretly sent them away."
“I disagree,” Lady Changping stood up. “I have endured this for so many years, and in the end, my children and grandchildren almost lost their protection because of them. This time, I absolutely cannot tolerate it.”
If the Changping Marquis's mansion falls, her children and grandchildren will be left without protection.
Lady Changping strode out, and the Earl of Changping stood up and followed behind. "What are you going to do?"
Lady Changping ignored him and turned to the nanny beside her, saying, "Bring your people and come with me to the second house."
"No!" Marquis Changping immediately shouted.
The old woman glanced at him, then looked at Lady Changping, and, receiving instructions, immediately went to find someone.
"Do you want everyone in the capital to know?" Marquis Changping roared.
"So you know how shameful you are?" Lady Changping said, "Zheng Saiyang, your brain turns to mush whenever it comes to those mother and daughter. Do you think the emperor's prejudice against you is because Shi Shun'an committed treason?"
Marquis Changping frowned. "Isn't that right?"
Lady Changping said sarcastically, "If there's no evidence to prove you weren't involved, do you think the Emperor would let you off the hook?"
The Earl of Changping frowned. "Did the Duke of Chu tell you this?"
Lady Changping: "They've investigated your affair with that slut thoroughly. What else haven't they found out?"
The Earl of Changping remained silent, then his wife spoke again: "The Emperor knows you weren't involved in that matter, but he still holds a grudge against you. Why do you think that is?"
The Earl of Changping clenched his fists tightly. The Earl of Changping continued, "You're already in this state, but our sons and grandsons are still young and want to be promoted. If this scandal isn't resolved quickly, they won't be able to hold their heads up in the officialdom."
Don't tell me not many people know that those involved in the investigation of the illegal minting of official silver included the Duke of Chu, the Prince of An, and the Marquis of Jinyang and his son. By the way, the Emperor knows too. Do you think the eunuchs around the Emperor know?
Lady Changping snorted heavily again, "Perhaps the entire capital is laughing at us right now."
The Earl of Changping stood there without saying a word. The Earl of Changping's wife then said, "If you are so kind as to cherish women, then stay at home. Out of sight, out of mind."
The Earl of Changping stood there, his back more hunched than usual. At that moment, the old woman from before led a group of burly women and a dozen or so guards in.
"Lord, please stay at home," said Lady Changping, and then walked out.
Changping watched as she was surrounded by a large group of people and left in a grand procession. He stood in the courtyard for a long time before hunching back and returning to his study.
Lady Changping, accompanied by a large entourage, arrived at the second branch of the household in a grand procession, seated in a sedan chair. The gatekeepers, seeing her, dared not stop her; some smiled and invited her inside, while others hurried to inform the occupants. Judging from her imposing manner, it was clear she had come with ill intentions.
Lady Changping walked straight to the courtyard of the second wife's mother. Halfway there, a woman of about eighteen or nineteen years old came up to greet her, "Grandmother, why didn't you tell me you were coming? Your granddaughter-in-law would have come to meet you at the gate."
When Lady Changping saw it was her, she smiled sarcastically, "I wouldn't dare let you pick me up."
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