Chapter 334 Birthmark
Qi Wang Mansion.
The lotus flowers and white clouds in the lotus pond are reflected in each other. On the water pavilion, Yan Changwen is leisurely casting fishing bait into the pond and watching the fish fighting each other.
"A mother and daughter with the surname Chen?" Yan Changwen frowned slightly.
"Yes, I also heard them say..."
When Yan Changwen heard about the brown birthmark, his hands paused for a moment, then trembled slightly with excitement, and even the black fishing bait slipped through his fingers and fell to the ground.
Yan Changwen recalled that when he was a child, he played with Yan Xiuyun. One time, they accidentally fell into the pool and were then taken to the Queen's Fengyi Palace to change clothes.
He remembered that there was a very eye-catching brown mark on Yan Xiuyun's back, about the size of a walnut. He was young at that time and asked curiously what it was, but even Yan Xiuyun himself didn't know.
Later, when Yan Changwen grew up, he recalled the incident and thought it was a scar on Yan Xiuyun's body caused by a fire in Concubine Lan's palace. Unexpectedly...
"I understand. You just came back from Xiangyang County. You must have had a hard time on the journey. Let's have someone else keep an eye on you."
The man in black behind him saluted silently, turned around and retreated, and Yan Changwen's low laughter was heard behind him.
When there was no one around, Yan Changwen's laughter gradually became cheerful.
He suddenly raised his right hand, and the black bait fell into the water like flowers scattered from heaven, creating ripples.
A golden koi carp jumped high out of the water and then suddenly fell back down.
…
Two days later, Zhu Lan and his entourage finally returned to the capital on an official ship.
After much thought, she decided that the safest place in the capital was the Imperial Fragrance Pavilion.
Although Yuxiang Pavilion is a restaurant, it also has many guest rooms, and many dignitaries from other places choose to stay here.
After returning to the capital, Zhu Lan did not dare to delay for a moment. He immediately sent Chen's mother and daughter to Yuxiang Pavilion in a low-key manner and asked Wang Defa to take good care of them.
He also asked Wang Defa to send a letter to the Eastern Palace, asking Qin Yuwei to come and meet him as soon as possible.
…
The next day, Qin Yuwei arrived as promised wearing a bamboo hat.
There were only Qin Yuwei and Zhu Lan in the private room. Qin Yuwei walked hurriedly. When she took off her bamboo hat, her beautiful face with worry was revealed.
"Lanlan, what's going on?" She asked while holding Zhu Lan's hand, without even having time to sit down.
Zhu Lan asked her not to worry and recounted his trip to Jiangzhou in a concise manner.
"The most crucial point right now is that Chen Li has a brown birthmark on her leg, which is similar to the one on Old Lady Chen. It looks like a hereditary coffee stain. I wonder if the prince has the same birthmark on his leg..."
Before Zhu Lan finished speaking, he saw Qin Yuwei's face suddenly turn pale and even her steps staggered.
Zhu Lan's heart sank, and a bad premonition came to his mind.
"So, the prince—"
Qin Yuwei nodded painfully, holding the edge of the table with one hand, almost tearing the silk cloth on the table.
"Lanlan, before you left, didn't you send a letter saying that you would be able to find evidence to prove that Yan Xiuyun is the real prince during your trip to Jiangzhou? How, how could it be..."
Qin Yuwei looked almost desperate.
Zhu Lan's mind was also in a mess. She had not expected that when she wanted to prove that Yan Xiuyun was the real prince, she found evidence to the contrary!
Although similar birthmarks cannot completely prove that Yan Xiuyun is Chen Zao, café au lait spots are not common.
If Yan Xiuyun was the real prince, and he happened to have the same coffee spots inherited from the Chen family, such a coincidence would be almost impossible.
So how did Concubine Lan know for sure that Yan Xiuyun was the real prince and why did she hide the so-called "evidence" in the "Collected Annotations of Various Philosophers"?
It's all so weird!
"No, Lanlan... The birthmark on the prince's body may not be known to others, but the emperor must know it. Once the words of Chen's mother and daughter reach the emperor's ears, how can he not be suspicious?! Then the prince will definitely be deposed, and the entire Eastern Palace will be finished!"
After Qin Yuwei finished speaking, a sad smile suddenly appeared on her face.
She entered the Eastern Palace because she had nowhere else to go, and she thought she could change her life in ancient times. But she had never expected that Yan Xiuyun was actually a fake prince!
How can we avoid being fooled by fate?
"I think things are not too bad." Zhu Lan raised his eyes and looked at Qin Yuwei, his voice steady.
“Although the evidence we found is not in our favor, the best thing right now is that I was the one who found out about this matter and prevented Chen’s mother and daughter from falling into the hands of others.
Therefore, the current situation is still under control.”
"If it weren't for her and her daughter, this secret might not have been known by anyone."
Qin Yuwei suddenly blurted out something, and after she finished speaking, she even shocked herself.
Seeing Zhu Lan looking at her in shock, Qin Yuwei shook her head and smiled bitterly, "I was just saying that. Lanlan, you know, I'm in that kind of place... I'm full of intrigues and deceptions. If I'm too kind, I'll be the one to die."
Zhu Lan knew that Qin Yuwei was not a bad person, and he also knew how difficult it was for her. Everything was just for survival and adapting to the environment.
"After all, the mother and daughter are innocent and they are victims. Sending them away might be a good idea." Zhu Lan began to plan in his mind.
"Where to send it?"
"Yunzhou." Zhu Lan's voice was certain. "Yunzhou is far away from the capital. It is most appropriate to hide Chen's mother and daughter there. If they are needed again in the future, it will not be too late to let them show up."
Qin Yuwei nodded slowly, "Liang Zhou is now the county magistrate in Yunzhou. I feel relieved to have him help me settle down."
Without further ado, Zhu Lan said he would arrange it immediately and write a letter to Liang Zhou.
After Qin Yuwei left, Zhu Lan stood by the window and thought for a long time, his eyes dark and deep.
She still doesn't know who the mysterious man who appeared in the Xiangyang County Government Office is. She is afraid that it will not be smooth sailing if she wants to send Chen's mother and daughter away this time.
…
In the dead of night, an inconspicuous carriage was quietly waiting outside the small door of Yuxiang Pavilion.
The small door was gently opened a crack, and there was darkness on both sides of the door, with no light.
Zhu Lan took Chen's mother and daughter into the carriage.
The carriage moved slowly, and a dark shadow landed lightly on the roof without making a sound.
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