And the fact that his mother wanted to meet him to talk might be related to their conversation today. Song Chengze rubbed his brows. In fact, he could meet his mother now without any reservations. Even if they were cautious and concerned, after those people dealt with what they considered stumbling blocks, they would naturally point the finger at him. It was just a matter of time.
Instead of that, it is better to be open and honest. Today's meeting between my mother and Meng Qi is a good start.
Song Chengze entered the palace and got off the carriage at the gate of the outer courtyard study. Zhang Decheng and Chu Yong came to greet him on the left and right. After the three of them entered the house, Lu Jinzhou and Song Lu bowed to Song Chengze.
"No need to be so polite, how are you?"
Chu Yong stepped forward and said, "The captain on duty at the West City Gate today is named Guan. This morning, several spice merchants accidentally knocked over a basket of herbs and spices during a routine inspection. The leading merchant went to pick it up and revealed a scar on his left forearm. Captain Guan inquired about the situation, but the merchants had abandoned their goods and fled the city. They say they are still searching the area around the West City Gate."
Song Chengze nodded with satisfaction. Prince Duan’s original wife’s surname was Guan.
"Are they all right?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness. According to Uncle Lu's instructions, they are all heading northwest. We have already arranged there. After leaving the official road, they took the small road. No one can find them. If I am not mistaken, Your Highness Duan should be wondering if Meng Hai did this on purpose."
"Uncle Lu's idea is still the best." Song Chengze praised.
Lu Jianzhou stroked his beard and smiled, "Since we really can't find out why Meng Hai did this, we can only create some trouble for him. He wants to lean on Prince Duan, and Prince Duan has said something about making Prince Cheng unlucky for the past six months. We might as well make a lie and make Prince Duan think that it was someone from the northwest who eavesdropped that night. Even guessing the reason this time will be enough for them to think about it for a while."
"That's right. We'll see how much Second Brother believes what happened today by looking at his attitude tomorrow." Song Chengze stood up and walked back and forth twice. "Uncle Lu, do you think it's necessary for me to meet Mother privately like this?"
Lu Jianzhou was stunned, "What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
Song Chengze sat back and told him about Meng Qi's conversation with Concubine Lian in the palace today. He also said that Concubine Lian brought a message and wanted to have a long talk with him.
"You mean the Queen and the Princess chatted for more than half an hour?" Lu Jianzhou seemed a little unconvinced.
Song Chengze nodded. "The princess's behavior today has reminded me that we may not need to continue to act the same as before. If we continue to act the same, wouldn't it be a bit deliberate and forced?"
"Your Highness is right. I just don't know what the Queen and the Princess said. I don't want the Princess to make the Queen unhappy again, would that be wrong?" Lu Jianzhou said in embarrassment.
Song Chengze knew what Lu Jianzhou meant. He was simply worried that Meng Qi wasn't suitable to be the messenger. Or perhaps their conversation today wasn't just about chatting. Perhaps his mother was dissatisfied with Meng Qi?
Seeing that the others didn't say anything more, Zhang Decheng stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, when the princess returns, she will instruct me to go to the inner house when Your Highness returns, saying that she has something important to discuss with you."
Song Chengze hummed, "I'm afraid the princess wants to talk to me about what happened today. Let's see what the situation is before we make plans. Chu Yong continues to keep an eye on Meng Hai's two subordinates. Uncle Lu will make some arrangements. Mother brought a message out, so it must be something urgent."
The two of them responded in unison, and Song Chengze let Zhang Decheng put a cloak on him and strode out of the study.
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