How could King Ning miss the opportunity to gain merit that was delivered to him?
So what if the Cai family is a relative by marriage, they are not his biological son.
Massacring an entire village to cover up a crime is a major case.
If Prince Ning missed a great opportunity to gain merit just for the sake of his daughter-in-law's face, he would not be Prince Ning.
When Prince Ning returned home and learned of the situation, he ordered a thorough investigation of the matter.
He also arranged for people to keep a close watch on the Xu family to prevent anyone from resorting to desperate measures.
The next morning, Chang En took Xu to report to the police and a formal case was filed.
When the Jinwu Guards received the report, they did not dare to delay and hurried into the palace to ask the emperor for instructions.
The emperor was just feeling bored, so he decided to investigate such a horrific case, and it must be investigated thoroughly.
All those involved should be arrested.
Even if twenty years have passed, a murderer cannot be let off.
The Jinwu Guards, having received the emperor's order, acted with impunity. They first sent people to surround Cai's residence, and then searched the entire city for the person with a list.
Most of the soldiers who followed General Cai to Wuzhou to quell the rebellion were from the capital.
This saves the Jinwu Guards time.
The Cai family is in trouble, and the people of the capital are in turmoil and everyone is worried and confused.
Isn’t the Cai family a relative of Prince Ning’s Mansion?
A few days ago, because Prince Ning was appointed as the crown prince, the Cai family held a banquet to celebrate.
How come in the blink of an eye, we were surrounded by the Jinwu Guards?
Which deity did the Cai family offend, or did something happen to the crown prince?
"Naturally, the Cai family has incurred the wrath of Heaven. The Crown Prince personally sent someone to report the case, and the Emperor ordered the Jinwu Guards to conduct a thorough investigation."
"The Cai family is the Crown Prince's in-laws, yet they actually reported the case themselves? Doesn't the Crown Prince even care about his in-laws?"
"The crown prince is the future emperor. Even if he's related by marriage, he still can't escape if he commits a crime."
"I heard that twenty years ago, General Cai led his troops to suppress a rebellion. In order to cover up the crimes of his own men, he massacred villages one after another, framed the rebellion, and got away with it."
"They actually massacred the entire village? This is so horrific and unscrupulous. The Cai family will not have a good death."
"Who says it isn't?"
"The Crown Prince sacrificed his relatives for the sake of justice. He is worthy of being the Crown Prince appointed by His Majesty. He is wholeheartedly devoted to the people."
As the case from twenty years ago was uncovered, Prince Ning gained a wave of favor among the people.
Prince Ning was very proud.
"Hahahaha... Just when I was worried about where to start, the Cai family came to offer their heads to me. The Cai family is really a good in-law."
Chang En pursed his lips and smiled, "Your Highness, may you be blessed with great fortune."
Prince Ning was overjoyed.
Since Prince Ning was appointed as the crown prince, he has been regulating the country as the crown prince and managing state affairs together with the court officials.
However, in the court, Prince Ning always felt like he was punching cotton, with nowhere to start.
The court officials respected him, but they only revered him like a bodhisattva.
He was not allowed to interfere in the serious affairs of state.
Whenever he wanted to intervene, the court officials always had various excuses to refuse, and some even brought up the emperor.
Prince Ning was very upset that he, the crown prince, had become a carrot.
I have been trying to find a breakthrough, but I don't know where to start.
Just when he was feeling depressed, Liu Zhao gave him a great opportunity. He took action against the Cai family and wiped out the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Justice, and the Council of State Affairs.
Prince Ning is now in high spirits. As long as he can handle the Cai family case thoroughly, he will see who dares to disobey his orders from now on.
Prince Ning was in a good mood. "I want to reward you handsomely. Go to the warehouse and pick out some good things and send them to the East Courtyard."
"I obey your command. But what should I do with the Third Young Master and the Third Madam?"
"Don't worry about them for now. It won't be too late to deal with the Cai family after this case is over."
"I understand."
Chang En selected several valuable gifts from the warehouse and personally delivered them to the East Courtyard.
Liu Zhao was not around, so Gu Jiu accepted the gift and even invited Chang En to have a cup of tea.
"We've been busy with the prince lately, and it's rare for us to have the time to sit down and have a cup of tea. This is all thanks to the eldest son."
Gu Jiu smiled faintly, "It is an honor for me and my son to invite Eunuch Chang to have tea. This case of the Cai family is not easy to handle."
Chang En smiled knowingly, knowing that Gu Jiu would bring up the Cai family case.
"It's really difficult to do. After all, it's been twenty years since the incident. Many people who knew the truth are no longer around or are scattered all over the place, so it's hard to find them all at once."
"Oh, Eunuch Chang, are you looking for the witnesses from that year?"
"Exactly."
Gu Jiu laughed, "I have an idea."
"Madam, do you have a way to find the witnesses from that year?"
Gu Jiu said, "Eunuch Chang also knows that I have done some business outside and know some merchants traveling north and south. It is almost the end of the year, and many merchants will rush back to their hometowns to celebrate the New Year before the Wei River freezes after selling their goods.
It would be better if the government issued an official document saying that they were looking for witnesses of the Wuzhou massacre 20 years ago, and had these businessmen take them back and spread the news throughout the world.
I think if the witnesses from back then are still alive, they will definitely come forward after hearing the news. As long as the local authorities cooperate and send the witnesses to the capital, by the beginning of next spring, we may be able to find a dozen witnesses."
After hearing this, Chang En laughed out loud, "Madam, this is a good idea. It saves money, effort, and trouble. Even if we can't find any witnesses, it won't be a big deal if it's just a piece of official document. If we can find a few witnesses, it will solve a big problem for the prince."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "I am just relying on the help of the merchants."
"Everyone says Madam is the best at using the opponent's force to counterattack. Her reputation is well-deserved. I admire you!"
"Eunuch Chang is so polite. I'm very happy to be able to help you. But there's one more thing I need to trouble you with."
"Ma'am, please speak. You have helped our family, and we should return the favor."
"Eunuch Chang, you're being too polite. I wanted to ask if there's any progress on the establishment of a county outside the South City Gate?"
Chang En frowned, "Madam, are you sure you want to set up a county outside the South City Gate?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "I'm sure. His Majesty personally promised this."
Chang En had an idea. If a county was set up outside the South City Gate, the prince could take the opportunity to intervene and interfere with the operation of the Ministry of Revenue.
This is a good opportunity.
Chang En smiled and said, "We will keep an eye on this matter for Madam. As soon as we have any news, we will send someone to inform Madam immediately."
"Thank you, Eunuch Chang. This is my idea of the best candidate for county magistrate after the county is established outside the South City Gate."
Gu Jiu pushed Gu Yu, the fourth brother,'s resume in front of Chang En.
Chang En raised his eyebrows, it seemed that Gu Jiu was well prepared.
"What do you mean, ma'am?"
Gu Jiu said, "Your Majesty is seriously ill and unable to manage affairs. If a county is established outside the South City Gate, it will be an opportunity for my father. I dare not ask for too much, I only ask that this person be placed as the county magistrate of the newly established county and cooperate with me to carry out the project outside the South City Gate."
Chang En hesitated for a moment and flipped through the resume. "Is this Gu Yu your cousin?"
"Exactly. Please, Eunuch Chang, do me a favor."
Chang En thought for a moment before saying, "If the prince can really get this job, our family will definitely help Madam mediate and push this Mr. Gu to the position of county magistrate."
Gu Jiu was overjoyed, "Thank you, Eunuch Chang."
Gu Jiu personally escorted Eunuch Chang out of the East Courtyard.
She didn't dare to trust the emperor, fearing that he would plot against her in the end.
When Prince Ning became regent as the crown prince, Gu Jiu began to have some ideas.
In order to ensure that Gu Yu can successfully take up the position of county magistrate, he must win over more people.
Chang En is an excellent choice.
Liu Zhao may not be able to convince King Ning.
But Chang En must have a way to convince King Ning.
…
Some are happy and some are sad.
Lord Gu has been very worried for the past two days.
If Prince Ning hadn't taken action, it would have been fine, but when he did, he used his in-laws as sacrifices, which scared him half to death.
He is also a relative of Prince Ning, and his bottom is also not clean.
What if Prince Ning dealt with the Cai family and then came to deal with him? What should he do?
Lord Gu was in a panic, but fortunately he had to observe mourning and did not have to go to the government office to work, thus avoiding showing his guilty conscience in front of others.
"Prince Ning is not a pushover."
Lord Gu grumbled.
Steward Gu Quan said, "Prince Ning is the regent as the crown prince. If he touches the Cai family, he is just killing the chicken to scare the monkey."
"I understand this principle. It's precisely because I understand it that I'm feeling uneasy. Prince Ning doesn't even spare his relatives, which shows how ruthless he is. I used to think that when Prince Ning ascends the throne, I could also benefit from it. Now, it seems that, let alone benefiting from it, I should be thankful that I didn't have to call in the Jinwu Guards."
Lord Gu was worried.
The housekeeper Gu Quan comforted him, "Master, don't worry. The Cai family is the Cai family, and the Gu family is the Gu family. The Cai family's daughter married the third son of the royal family. Our daughter married the eldest son of the royal family.
One is born of a legitimate wife, the other is born of a concubine, their status and position are very different. In the eyes of Prince Ning, the master's position is naturally higher than that of the Cai family. Prince Ning will definitely not take action against the master easily.
Lord Gu frowned, "I hope so. But if not, I still have to write a letter to Xiaojiu and ask her to test Prince Ning's attitude. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy."
Butler Gu Quan asked, "How should I write this letter?"
Lord Gu said, "I will consider this further."
A servant knocked on the door and came in. "Master, Madam Tan and Madam Chun are quarreling again. Madam is not doing anything about it. I've asked you to report this to me, Master, and ask you to make the decision."
Upon hearing this, Lord Gu was immediately furious.
Aunt Tan and Aunt Chun have been at odds with each other since the beginning, and even tried to compete for the order of pregnancy.
The two of them became pregnant one after another, but both had miscarriages. No one would believe that there was no trick involved.
Lord Gu didn't bother to know whether it was Aunt Tan who harmed Aunt Chun, or Aunt Chun who harmed Aunt Tan, or whether the two of them harmed each other.
He already had so many children that he didn't need two concubines to add more children to his family.
It’s okay to give birth to the baby or to have an abortion, that’s the attitude.
I thought these two people would calm down after the miscarriage, but I didn't expect them to make more trouble.
Xie also gave up and pushed everything onto Lord Gu.
Lord Gu was very annoyed. "Go tell the wife to stop occupying the toilet. As a wife, it is her duty to take care of the inner house and supervise the concubines. If she can't even do her duty, then she should give up her position and let someone more capable take it."
The servant was terrified when he heard this.
The housekeeper coughed twice and reminded him, "Master, have you forgotten? Because of the matter of Third Aunt, Madam has been ill for several days. It is understandable that she is too weak to take charge of the affairs."
Lord Gu frowned. "She's been worrying about a married woman all day. I think she's gone mad. Well, well, you go and teach the two concubines a lesson. If they dare to make trouble again, they'll all kneel in the Buddhist temple."
Gu Quan was about to accept the order and leave when the doorman came back to report, "Master, no, it's not good. The Prince of Chu's Mansion has sent someone to ask us to send some people to bring the third aunt back."
"What's going on? What did Gu Yue do again? What exactly does the Chu Palace want to do?"
When things kept coming one after another and there was no end in sight, Lord Gu was in an extremely irritable mood.
"I don't know either. The Chu Palace just sent someone to pass on the message, and then left. The Chu Palace said they would pick someone up tomorrow afternoon and prepare two extra cars."
"absurd!"
Lord Gu was extremely angry.
Gu Quan said, "Master, how about sending someone to the Prince of Chu's mansion to ask if anything has happened?"
Lord Gu nodded and said, "Ask Gu Yu to go there on my behalf. He's been idle lately, so it's a good opportunity for him to go to the Prince of Chu's mansion to inquire about the news."
"I will send someone to invite Master Gu Yu right away."
…
Prince Chu's Palace.
Gu Yue's wounds have healed, but her body is still very weak and she needs three to five months of rest to recover.
She leaned against the head of the bed, her face pale.
The housekeeper's lips were opening and closing, and she could no longer hear what she was saying.
At this moment, she was still shocked by the news that the prince had driven her out of the house.
The housekeeper was still nagging, but Gu Yue interrupted her, "I don't believe the prince would drive me out of the palace. The princess must have done it behind the prince's back, right? You lowly servant, I'm the dignified concubine of the prince's palace. What qualifications do you have to drive me out of the palace? Get out, get out."
The housekeeper sneered, "Liang Di, you're such a jokester. How can my princess just kick you out for such a big thing without the prince's approval? Don't you think about what you've done and your reputation? You're just a piece of rag-and-bone garbage, and you dare to stay in the palace? Do you really think it's a charity?"
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