Submerged phase?
Ning Xi'er's eyes widened instantly...
Xie Kun meant that his maternal grandfather had gone missing and they were searching for him.
Ning Xi'er immediately straightened her face, waiting to see how Ning Wei would respond.
Ning Wei paused for a moment, then turned around...
He bowed to Xie Kun and apologized, "Your Highness, I have failed in your trust..."
The search is intensified, but there are no signs yet.
Xie Kun personally stepped forward and helped him up, as if the question he had just asked was not something he had mentioned casually.
Ning Xi'er, as an observer, watched the two perform with disdain.
Ning Xi'er believed that with Ning Wei's naturally superb acting skills, he could completely avoid making an abrupt pause...
This was merely a subtle way of conveying that he was also bothered by Xie Kun's suspicions.
Not knowing whether Ning Wei was telling the truth or not, Ning Xi'er planned to investigate her maternal grandfather's whereabouts herself.
All the officials in the side hall surrendered without resistance...
My maternal grandfather was frank and straightforward, as were my uncle and aunt. If the Crown Prince's faction were plotting to seize control of the court...
Based on the original owner's impression of them, they would never be able to plan ahead and protect themselves...
unless......
Ning Xi'er's mind flashed back to that fleeting glimpse before her marriage, at the city gate...
My maternal grandfather didn't participate in party or political affairs, and his social interactions were simple. The only person he could truly be considered a close confidant was...
If it's that person, then everything makes sense.
Apart from that, Ning Xi'er couldn't recall finding another person with the determination and ability to risk their life.
After Marquis Ningwei of Dingyuan had walked away, the Empress said, "Kun'er, at this critical moment when we need capable people, we still need to rely on Marquis Ningwei to win people's hearts..."
Why did you have to bring that up? If we find him, and he wants to tell us, we will naturally report it...
It's not that he doesn't want to, but even if you bring it up, he won't hand it over easily...
Otherwise, it would appear as if they were trying to cover something up.
Xie Kun, however, seemed unconvinced, saying, "Shen Qing is nothing to worry about."
He didn't have a strong foundation to begin with, nor did he wield much power. Actually, whether he looks for it or not isn't that important...
"so......"
The Empress tentatively asked, "Is Kun'er trying to use the Prime Minister's reprimand as an excuse to give Ning Wei a warning?"
Xie Zhun did not deny it, and said seriously, "The current critical moment has reached a point where it's a matter of life and death..."
"It's true that Marquis Dingyuan is assisting me, but he's cunning by nature. I suspect he hasn't placed all his bets on me alone..."
The empress's expression also turned serious.
Xie Kun added, "At both the beginning and the end, one may seem to be doing their best, but in reality, they are wavering and indecisive. Always leave room for maneuver..."
Whoever ascends the throne in the future will have a basis for their rule.
I was just offering a few pointers today; if he listens, he's a smart man...
They should clear their minds of distractions, cut off their own tails, and wholeheartedly assist the Empress in her great cause...
Otherwise, he would keep Xie Zhun's useless mother-in-law—the legitimate wife of the Marquis of Dingyuan's household—and his maternal grandfather, Shen Qing...
It's hard not to have wild thoughts; he's leaving himself a way out...
In case Xie Zhun's remaining bandits start an uprising in the future...
Perhaps he has another life-saving measure?
After listening to this, Ning Xi'er suddenly had a very real feeling...
The people around Xie Zhun are all trustworthy, people to whom one could entrust one's life...
The person in front of me, who has been secretly plotting for years, still harbors resentment towards me.
Hearing Xie Kun's words, Ning Xi'er was immediately alarmed and rushed towards the Marquis's residence...
As she ran, she glanced back at Xie Kun in the Qianqing Palace...
If anyone dares to harm her maternal grandfather and mother, she'll never let them off the hook!
He fled the imperial city in stealth, running wildly.
Police were on guard along the main street and between the market area.
They were everywhere, brought along by guards to patrol and search for suspicious persons.
Unable to ride a horse, Ning Xi'er simply drank a few mouthfuls of spiritual spring water. Lacking the strength, she ran all the way back to the Marquis's residence.
From the secluded courtyard where the mother was deep in thought, came the voices of his second wife, Chen Yuhong, and his second daughter, Ning Xi.
Lying outside the courtyard were Cangwu, the guard who had been by her mother's side, and Guyu, the maid. Both of them were lying on the ground, unconscious.
Chen Yuhong's personal maid stood outside the door, holding a tray in her hand.
A bowl of dark liquid sat on the tray...
Ning Xi'er glanced at the words indifferently, then leaned closer to sniff; it was all a pungent odor...
Without testing, it's not hard to guess what's inside...
poison!
Ning Xi'er gave a cold smile.
Over the years, Chen Yuhong has never dared to lay a hand on her mother...
Besides the fact that her maternal grandfather was there, she also needed to consider her scumbag father's attitude.
If she's not careful, she might end up moving to a remote area herself.
At this moment, Ning Wei is not home. For her to act on her own, it's either because Ning Wei tacitly approves, or because she sees her grandfather missing...
The Crown Prince issued an order for the border generals to return to the capital to report on their duties...
Coincidentally, her eldest and second eldest brothers hadn't returned yet. She saw this golden opportunity as a chance to get rid of her mother and forever regret it...
Otherwise, if her eldest and second eldest brothers were detained in the capital when they returned, not only her, but also her children would forever be inferior to others.
If the mother were dead, the situation would be different.
As a concubine, she naturally became the legitimate wife of the Marquis's household.
The eldest and second eldest brothers' identities will remain unchanged; in the eyes of the world, they will still only be pitiful wretches who have lost their mother...
Her children, on the other hand, will become legitimate sons and daughters.
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