That evening, when Cui Niang was helping Lan Qin remove her jewelry, she reported to her that she had investigated several people who could get close to the Empress, but had not found anyone who was a prime suspect.
“But this matter was indeed leaked, otherwise how would those ministers know? Cui Niang, broaden the scope further, you must find out who leaked the information about Ulanara for me,” Lan Qin said.
"Yes. We can only investigate further," said Cui Niang. "Your Majesty, we've passed this hurdle today. Ulanara was quite sensible; she didn't let them seize this opportunity to cause trouble for Your Majesty."
“I have already sent Thirteen to investigate. I know that there have always been people in the previous dynasty who are dissatisfied with me. They must have someone supporting them to do this. I just want to see who my enemies are. We can’t be schemed against like this without even knowing who our opponents are!” Lanqin said.
“Your Majesty is right,” said Cui Niang.
After some investigation, Thirteen finally found out about Fucha's father. It turned out that after Fucha was given death by the emperor, her family had always harbored resentment towards Lanqin, believing that their daughter had been killed by Lanqin.
This time, the ministers were instigated to put pressure on Lanqin at the gate of Changchun Palace, which was clearly premeditated and planned. After Thirteen found out about Fucha's father, he could not find any more information.
If this was done by Fucha's family to retaliate against Lanqin, then how could their family have spies in the palace?
However, not many people knew about Lanqin's handling of the Ulanara clan. Fucha's father was just a civil official; how could he have access to such confidential matters?
"Thirteenth Prince, are they all pointing to Fucha Argon?" Lanqin and the Thirteenth Prince sat down as host and guest, and Lanqin offered a cup of tea.
"Yes. Your Majesty, I have already investigated, and everything points to him. I find it strange how he knows about matters in the inner palace. Therefore, Your Majesty, there must be someone in the inner palace who leaked this information," Thirteen said.
"I am investigating. Thirteenth Prince, I am very grateful for the timely help from the Prince," Lanqin said.
“Your Majesty, what are you saying? Of course, I will do my best to help you. My brother is not here, yet they dare to stage such a coup. It is too presumptuous.” Thirteen said indignantly, “Wenxiu told me that Your Majesty is the best, and she fully supports what Your Majesty is doing.”
Lanqin smiled, recalling the time when she and the Thirteenth Prince's wife, Zhaojia Wenxiu, founded the Qing Dynasty Hot Pot restaurant. Back then, she wasn't entangled in the affairs of the harem, and she was still quite free.
"How is Wenxiu? I haven't seen her in a long time. I'll have her come to the palace to see me sometime," Lanqin suddenly said.
"That's easy to do. Tomorrow, I'll have her come to the palace with me to pay her respects to Your Majesty," Thirteen said with a smile.
“There’s no need to rush. Just talk to her and she can come in when she’s available,” Lanqin said.
“She manages household affairs at home every day and has nothing to do, so she can come to the palace at any time,” Thirteen said. “Wenxiu has told me many times that she was very grateful for Her Majesty’s help back then, otherwise she would not have been able to survive.”
Lanqin agreed, telling Thirteen to go back and talk to Wenxiu that she could come to the palace at any time.
After Thirteen left, Cui Niang discussed the leaker with Lan Qin again, but they still had no clue. Cui Niang said, "Perhaps this person is someone we would never have guessed, which is why we can't find her now."
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