Even though the Li family suffered a great disaster, they were still of great use to the prince.
Li Yunzhou had only been in charge of Northern Xinjiang for a few days, so it was impossible for him to wipe out a hundred thousand troops so quickly. Many of the generals were also close confidants of the Li family.
It can be of great use at critical moments.
So the Crown Prince met with Li Chaoyun this time to comfort the Li family. Of course, more importantly, they also discussed the following matters.
The Military Equipment Inspectorate is already studying that batch of firearms. I heard that there are two previously unsolved problems that have been solved this time.
The Inspector of Military Equipment solemnly assured Emperor Xuande that this year they would be able to produce firearms that were more suitable for use on the battlefield.
The prince had also made sufficient preparations in Yuntai Mountain in Yuzhou and was only waiting for the blueprints from the Military Equipment Bureau.
By then, as long as he can make firearms first, the issue of the crown prince position will no longer be a problem.
The Li family had given the Crown Prince all they could, and the two teams of guards stationed there were provided by Princess Yongjia. Furthermore, Princess Yongjia had also used all of her years of savings to provide the Crown Prince with raw materials for making firearms.
If the prince is good, the Li family will be good.
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After leaving the palace that day, Li Yunzhou moved into the Ning Wang Mansion, which was still under renovation. Although he regretted not being able to investigate the Li family anymore, nor could he cause trouble for them, for him, it was also a new beginning.
Since moving into Prince Ning's Mansion, Li Yunzhou went to the Shen family to have meals with the old lady twice a day.
Although it is not in accordance with the rules, no one will say anything as long as the old lady is willing.
In the old lady's words, she loves her grandson-in-law, and he is also filial to her, so how does it bother others?
Moreover, Li Yunzhou often came to have meals with her, which could also alleviate some of the sadness in the old lady's heart.
That day, after Li Yunzhou had lunch at Qingyuanju, he went to Shen Zhixiu's study in the west courtyard and instructed Wenzhu to invite Su Qingyu over as well.
After the three of them sat down, Li Yunzhou spoke up, "Teacher, sister, do you think it's time for me to return to my roots? It's been over ten days now. If I find my biological parents now, it won't arouse suspicion, right?"
He wasn't in a hurry to return to the Li family, but if he wanted to see his mother, Lin Wanyin, he had to go quietly to Elm Alley. Now that the Ning Palace was almost repaired, he was planning to take his mother there to enjoy a good life.
Only by acknowledging one's roots can one do these things with justification.
Moreover, after tracing your ancestral roots, you can avoid a lot of trouble.
Su Qingyu laughed heartily, "Brother, are you annoyed by those who came to claim you as their son?"
Ever since Li Yunzhou revealed his background in Ganyang Palace, many families in Beijing have been staring at him with red eyes.
These days, people come to recognize their relatives every day.
Some said their son was lost, some said they got separated from their nephew, and some said they couldn't afford to raise the child and left it on the roadside and now want to find it.
Li Yunzhou certainly knew that these were all fake, but he knew that others didn't. Some colleagues also advised him to ask more questions, just in case they were true.
Even the emperor is asking about it. Could it be that none of these things are true?
Li Yunzhou was in a dilemma and stayed at Shen's house all day, as if he was seeking peace and quiet.
Li Yunzhou is now a piece of ownerless gold, and everyone wants to pick him up and take him home.
Li Yunzhou laughed bitterly when she mentioned this. "So let's get this settled quickly. Now that this matter is settled, it's time to prepare for the wedding."
Su Qingyu thought for a moment, "But this requires an opportunity. I can't just say you're a child of the Su family. The whole capital is watching, so I can't be careless."
Li Yunzhou also lowered his head to think, he really couldn't be impatient, it would be difficult to explain if he rashly recognized the emperor.
Shen Zhixiu, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly asked Su Qingyu, "April 18th is coming in a few days. Are you going to accompany your second sister-in-law to the Huguo Temple?"
Su Qingyu was stunned, wondering why he suddenly brought up this matter again.
Nodding, he said, "Yes, I have agreed with my second sister-in-law to introduce the second young lady of the Qin family to Shen Hong."
Shen Zhixiu said, "I remember hearing someone say that Princess Yongjia would go to the Huguo Temple every April 18th."
Li Yunzhou nodded immediately, "Yes, she goes there every year on April 18th."
Su Qingyu sneered, "I think she has done too many bad things. Should she ask the Buddha for forgiveness?"
After Shen Zhixiu heard what Li Yunzhou said, he whispered a few words to Su Qingyu. Su Qingyu's eyes suddenly lit up, "Third Master, this is a good idea."
Li Yunzhou also nodded. "That's indeed a good idea. When the time comes, we can ask Mr. Zhou to verify it, and then others will have nothing to say."
Su Qingyu thought to herself, it’s a good thing Mr. Zhou is here, otherwise it would be difficult to recognize this relative.
Now it is no longer their own business, but the entire court is watching.
After returning to the main room, Su Qingyu called Feicui over.
He ordered, "Go find Aunt Xue and ask her to go to Huguo Temple on April 18th. I will tell you in detail how to do it."
"Tell her that once this matter is settled, I will immediately send the three of them out of Beijing."
Feicui wrote down every word Su Qingyu said, turned around and left the house to pass on the message.
In the blink of an eye, it was April 18th.
In addition to Su Qingyu and Yang, Shen Yue and Shen Hong also went together this time.
Shen Yue was going to light the eternal lamp for Shen Zhiheng and his wife, as well as Shen Zhao. Shen Hong had initially been reluctant to go, but it was Yang who asked Shen Yue for help. Shen Yue then begged her second brother to accompany her to light the eternal lamp. Shen Hong thought it was his duty, so he agreed.
The women rode in carriages, while Shen Hong rode a horse. Adding in the servants and maids, there was quite a large group of people.
Yang and Su Qingyu took Shen Yue with them in a carriage. In addition to tea, there were also boxes of snacks in the carriage.
Su Qingyu asked in a low voice, "Second sister-in-law, is this second young lady of the Qin family the one who looks like the late empress dowager?"
The Qin family was the late Empress Dowager's family, and it was said that this second daughter looked very much like her late great-aunt. However, Su Qingyu had never met the late Empress Dowager, so she didn't know how much of a resemblance there was.
Yang nodded, "That's her. She's very much liked by the old lady of the Qin family. That's why the old lady of the Duke of Qin has brought her to her side when she's been in the old house these past few years."
The relationships in Beijing are complicated and intertwined. The old lady of the Qin family is from the Zhang family, so Mrs. Qin calls the old lady Zhang aunt.
Yang added, "The Qin family is also very picky about marriages. I heard that Lord Qiu, the Minister of Rites, also went to propose marriage, but the Qin family didn't even want to see the bride."
Su Qingyu shook her head and said, "The Qiu family can't do it. Their foundation is too shallow. The Qin family won't agree."
While the two were talking, the carriage had already left the city gate.
You may not feel anything special in Beijing, but once you leave the city, you will see the crabapple blossoms blooming all over the mountains.
Shen Yue lay by the window of the carriage, staring at the flowers on the mountain, unable to take her eyes off.
Yang teased her, "Are there not enough flowers in our house? Look at these wild flowers, they are really interesting to look at."
Shen Yue shook her head. "Compared to the ones on the mountain, the ones in our mansion are of precious varieties, but they seem petty."
"It's still better on this mountain."
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