Chapter 295 The Secret of Wenyuan Pavilion
"I will go and get the book for you right away. Whether you want to look around or sit at the desk and wait, it's all up to you." After the old eunuch said this, he bowed slightly and turned around and hurried away.
Chu Ci: "Quite arrogant."
After secretly complaining in his heart, Chu Ci walked slowly around Wenyuan Pavilion.
At the same time, she whispered to "Xing'er" who was hidden in the space, "Xing'er, scan all the books here and make copies."
Then, Chu Ci keenly noticed that the "star" in the space began to move.
Only then did Chu Ci feel at ease and had the mind to slowly check the specific situation in Wenyuan Pavilion.
However, this peace did not last long. The old eunuch came hurriedly with a few books in his hands. "Look, are these what you need?"
Without waiting for Chu Ci's response, he introduced himself, "This one is the essays of Lu Yu, the medical immortal of the previous dynasty. This one is the Secret Book of Divine Medicine, which is said to have been written by a divine doctor a hundred years ago. It records the solutions to many difficult and complicated diseases. And this one is the Wonderful Records of Herbs, which records in detail the properties and uses of various rare herbs..."
Chu Ci: For some reason, she always felt that when the old eunuch handed her the book, his expression suddenly became a little unnatural, his body seemed to tense up, and he became inexplicably nervous.
Chu Ci didn't understand the reason, but he was certain it was related to the medical book in his hand. Chu Ci decided to investigate on his own. "Thank you, eunuch, but I'm used to quiet time when I read. I hope you can give me some convenience."
The old man looked like he wanted to leave but didn't dare to. His eyes kept wandering over Chu Ci's hand.
Seeing this, Chu Ci became even more certain that there must be something unusual about the medical book in his hand.
So, her attitude became even more hardened. She looked directly at the old eunuch and said, "Eunuch, what are you planning on doing by wanting to leave but staying? If your actions affect the condition of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi, are you able to bear the responsibility?"
As Chu Ci spoke, he stared at the old eunuch intently, and sure enough, a flash of anger flashed across his eyes.
But he quickly regained the submissive demeanor of a eunuch: "Yes, I'm sorry. I'm just worried about these books. I'll take my leave now."
But the more this happened, the more Chu Ci's doubts grew. When they first met, this old eunuch hadn't shown any fear of him at all, but now he was so timid?
The huge contrast between the before and after made Chu Ci feel that something was wrong.
However, Chu Ci was not in a hurry to investigate. After all, the relationships in the palace were complicated. If one wanted to investigate someone, the emperor and empress would have to act quickly and effectively.
I wonder how big the secrets in the old eunuch's hands are. Can he directly bring down the original male protagonist, the King of Qi?
Chu Ci was lost in thought, with all sorts of guesses constantly emerging in his mind, while he immersed himself in reading the book in his hand.
As he watched, Chu Ci suddenly realized something was wrong.
It is said that the books in Wenyuan Pavilion have not been read for many years, but the one in her hand actually has a faint smell of fresh ink?
Could it be that this seemingly peaceful Wenyuan Pavilion is hiding someone else besides the old eunuch we just met?
Others? As soon as this thought came to Chu Ci, for some reason, he immediately thought of the eldest princess.
Chu Ci felt that she might be suffering from hysteria, but for some reason, this idea took root in her mind and could not be driven away.
So Chu Ci pretended to stay in Wenyuan Pavilion for a while, and when "Xing'er" had finished scanning all the books in Wenyuan Pavilion, he hurriedly left and left the palace.
I had been planning to have a good talk with Fan Jingrui, but I didn't expect that Fan Jingrui received an imperial edict today and went to report to Jingzhao Yin.
It was not until dinner time that Fan Jingrui hurried back.
Chu Ci hurried forward and said, "Husband, I have something to tell you."
Unexpectedly, Fan Jingrui was slightly stunned, and then said: "That's right, my lady, I have something to tell you too."
Chu Ci was also a little stunned. Fan Jingrui never brought work home before, so what happened now?
Chu Ci thought for a moment, frowned slightly, and asked doubtfully, "Could it be related to me?"
Fan Jingrui shook his head slightly, his expression solemn. "Although it's not true, it's not far off. This matter is related to the person you imprisoned in the manor."
Sure enough, Chu Ci's interest was successfully aroused. Her eyes brightened instantly and she looked at Fan Jingrui with a sharp gaze.
Seeing this, Fan Jingrui didn't waste any words and slowly told the news he had found from looking through the old files: "Fourteen years ago, the Qin family, Duanpin's family, reported a case of a runaway slave. The description of the escaped slave was extremely detailed, and coincidentally, all the characteristics matched those of the person mentioned in Zhuangzi."
"But at the same time, fourteen years ago, there was a rumor in the capital that Concubine Duan was not the real daughter of the Qin family. However, with Concubine Duan's entry into the palace, this rumor gradually dissipated."
"Originally, I didn't take it seriously. After all, it was just some groundless rumors. But today, Feng Yan took the initiative to find me and told me in a serious tone that the rumor was true."
Such a short sentence contains a surprising amount of profound meaning.
"No way, no way. Could it be that this plan of usurping someone else's position was planned thirty years ago?" Chu Ci's face was full of disbelief, his mouth slightly open, his eyes wide open.
Thinking of this, Chu Ci calmed down and calmed down her slightly excited mood. She also carefully recounted her findings in Wenyuan Pavilion. Finally, she blinked her eyes and said in a low voice with a hint of mystery: "Husband, guess what secrets are hidden in Wenyuan Pavilion?"
As Fan Jingrui listened to Chu Ci's story, he had a vague premonition that the discovery made by the couple this time might completely overturn the existing situation in the court.
After thinking for a moment, Fan Jingrui said with a firm gaze, "Madam, shall we go to Feng Yan's residence?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Ci stared at Fan Jingrui with suspicion, "Husband, do you think Feng Yan knows the truth? That's impossible, right?"
Before his exile, Fan Jingrui must have held the belief that a man should not talk about strange things, supernatural powers, or gods. But the more he experienced, the more thoroughly this deeply rooted belief was shattered.
So Fan Jingrui said, "It's impossible for him to know the truth, but he might be able to figure something out. Otherwise, with Feng Yan's personality, he would never make that special trip."
Chu Ci was really fed up with the people behind the King of Qi. They were always hiding behind him and doing tricks, and there was never a moment of peace.
So, she responded without hesitation: "Okay, then when are we going over?"
"Maybe Feng Yan is waiting for us now." After spending a long time with Chu Ci, Fan Jingrui unknowingly picked up Chu Ci's impatience.
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