Chang'an did not answer Meng Sichan's words, but just looked at her with a smile and looked at the road ahead.
With a sigh, Meng Sichan continued, "If I had known that you would marry Prince Yu Xuan in the future, I would never have done it."
"What?"
"I was the one who poisoned Concubine Tong with the Golden Lotus when she was pregnant," Meng Sichan recalled. "Your uncle gave me this poison. Qin was involved in a lot of things, and she was afraid that it would be discovered and would bring trouble to her mother's family, so she asked me to poison Concubine Tong. Your grandfather must have known about this."
"Grandfather knows?" Chang'an pondered slowly, "Does Aunt Meng know where my uncle got this poison? Also, at that time, did my mother know that this matter was related to you and my uncle?"
"Although I am a member of the Fusheng Sect, your mother has given me, or rather, given the five of us Sect Masters, Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, ample freedom. Besides, this matter is a private matter, so there is no need to report it."
"You should know that the relationship between Xu Yitong and my mother is a private matter, so why do you have to do this?"
"I don't know about the relationship between Concubine Tong and the Sect Master." Meng Sichan was telling the truth. "Chang'an, I think you will understand what it means to be forced to do something. Besides, sometimes what you see with your own eyes may not be true.
I never thought that the friendship between your mother and Concubine Tong was a heart-to-heart relationship.
However, when Concubine Tong got into trouble, I realized that the two of them had a true relationship with each other. In the families of generals, ministers, and emperors, such a relationship is rare.
But at that time, no matter what you say or do, it will be in vain."
"Thank you, Aunt Meng, for telling me."
"Another point is that, in fact, the person your grandfather and your uncle are truly loyal to is Bei Ming Ye."
"Fourth Prince, Bei Ming Ye." Chang An was surprised. "Does this mean that the person behind my uncle is the Queen?"
At this moment, Meng Sichan stopped talking. There were many things she couldn't explain clearly.
It’s not that she doesn’t know, but she doesn’t want to know. She doesn’t care much about things that have nothing to do with her.
"If the Queen ordered the poisoning of Xu Yitong, it would make sense. It's normal for concubines in the harem to fight for favor and use all means. However, it wasn't just Concubine Tong who was pregnant at the time; several other concubines were also pregnant. So was Concubine Tong targeted because she was favored?"
"Perhaps for this reason, I heard that the Emperor and Concubine Tong can be considered childhood sweethearts. Moreover, Concubine Tong is the Empress Dowager's niece.
Presumably, the Queen targeted Concubine Tong for this very reason. But then again, look at the other princes who were born in the same year as the Ninth Prince. Which of the First Princes can compare to Bei Ming Ye? They've all been spoiled by others long ago."
"Last time, in Sister Shirou's room, the lotus painting Chang'an saw was the golden lotus handle that Aunt Meng painted on Prince Xuan's finger."
"Yes." Meng Sichan admitted, "Shirou also knows that Prince Xuan will not live long.
Actually, I originally planned to have Shirou marry Prince Yu Xuan in the future, as compensation for the Ninth Prince. But fate played a trick on me. I didn't expect the Emperor to issue an order for you to marry the Ninth Prince. It's just that I'm going to delay you in this life."
"Let's put the matter of Bei Mingxuan aside." Chang'an said seriously, "I don't know, Aunt Meng, do you still remember what Chang'an mentioned to you before? I want you to be my uncle's legal wife."
"..." Meng Sichan smiled faintly, "Actually, I have no intention of fighting for anything. If it's for Shirou, there's no need."
"Is it because Sister Shirou doesn't plan to marry the Fourth Prince? Is she planning to fake her own death on the day of the wedding?"
"You..." Meng Sichan was surprised, "How did you know?"
After asking, she realized that her question was stupid. Yes, Chang'an was no longer the Chang'an who was bullied before. She was the leader of Fusheng Sect and her own master.
I guess nothing can be hidden from her.
"If, as you say, your uncle is secretly supporting the Fourth Prince, then Sister Shirou's chances are slim. Unless you and Sister Shirou leave together, you and your daughter will never have the chance to meet again in this life."
"Actually, Shirou hasn't made her final decision yet. As her mother, I won't interfere with her. She's the one who decides her own life.
Shirou, I originally wanted to help you and the Fourth Prince get together, but I didn't expect you to marry Prince Xuan. This way, you might be a little lonely for the rest of your life."
"I want you to be the principal wife." Chang'an said briefly and firmly, as if she was giving an order.
"Yes, Master." Meng Sichan also understood at this moment.
Chang'an frowned slightly and thought for a moment, "I want to know why my uncle supports the Fourth Prince?"
"Yes." Meng Sichan accepted the order, "I will check it as soon as possible."
When the two returned home, Chang'an went directly to Gu Qingfeng's courtyard and instructed Wanxin to notify Eunuch De to check the relationship between the Queen and the General's Mansion, as well as all the dealings between the Fourth Prince Bei Mingye and his uncle.
"Dad." Chang An noticed that his father was the only one in the room. "Why are you alone? Where is my cousin?"
"He might have gone to the Gambling Pavilion. I asked Meng Tan to accompany him. After all, he's unfamiliar with the place and there are many inconveniences."
Chang An didn't waste any words and asked Gu Qingfeng directly, "Dad, do you know that uncle has been secretly supporting Bei Mingye?"
A hint of surprise flashed across Gu Qingfeng's eyes. "I don't know why you would ask that."
"Aunt Meng said so." Chang'an didn't notice the strangeness in Gu Qingfeng's eyes. She became even more defenseless towards her father. Apart from mentioning that she had taken over the Fu Sheng Sect, she no longer hid anything from Gu Qingfeng.
"Today, my daughter went to Biquan Temple to pray for peace and blessings for my mother-in-law, hoping that her eyes would heal soon. I happened to meet Aunt Meng, who was praying for Sister Shirou."
"Oh." Gu Qingfeng feigned composure. "If I were in your uncle's shoes, supporting the Fourth Prince would be a good choice. The Crown Prince is a hopeless case. Putting aside his boasts about serving his country and family, it's a waste to focus solely on the Crown Prince. Your uncle made the right choice."
"If we say that the choice made by uncle at this time is of course a good one." Chang An always felt that something must be missing, so many things were disconnected, "But the problem is, when the fourth prince was very young, uncle secretly stood in Bei Mingye's team.
This is not in line with common sense. At that time, the prince was already engaged to Gu Shijia. No matter what, the uncle should support the prince. Even if he doesn't like it, he shouldn't support Bei Mingye. "
"You're a girl, why are you bothering so much?" Gu Qingfeng didn't want to mention this to Chang'an. "Why don't you play a game of Gobang with your father?"
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