She also believed that His Highness the Crown Prince must be in the General's Mansion at this moment.
At this moment, the maid brought the medicine over. Before Bai Zhiyi could speak, Zhao Xiyue took the medicine from the maid.
"Sister Bai, thank you for the medicine," she turned and pulled Su Wan to Bai Zhiyi, "Sister Bai, I won't keep you from enjoying the flowers any longer. I'm going to take this medicine back to my grandfather."
She turned to leave after she finished speaking.
Bai Zhiyi had finally managed to wait for the two people, but as they gradually disappeared into the distance, her face turned terribly gloomy.
Having failed to find out the whereabouts of the Crown Prince and having given away the medicine for nothing, she couldn't swallow this insult.
If this doesn't work, she refuses to believe that Zhao Xiyue will refuse her when she personally visits tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Chu Yi arrived at the Lin family as a businessman and was discussing the medicine business with the Lin family head.
Chu Yi leaned back lazily in his chair. "I heard that the new woman in the manor is that goddess?"
Although the Lin family head did not know Chu Yi's identity, he knew that this person was not simple.
This person's business empire spans the entire Great Jin Dynasty, not to mention his connections with people in the Western Rong region.
He had never been able to find out the man's origins, only that he was a merchant from the south.
Chu Yi used the name Wu Yi in the Great Jin Dynasty, so the Lin family would naturally not associate him with the royal family of Southern Chu.
But when he heard that he had also come for the goddess, a smile appeared on his face.
"I dare not call myself a goddess. She is my niece and does not deserve to be called a goddess."
Despite this, the head of the Lin family still sounded quite pleased with himself.
With the goddess's identity, the Lin family naturally benefited as well, and the news of the goddess's identity would soon reach the capital.
At that time, the granddaughter's status will only become more distinguished.
He had heard from his wife that the Duke's Mansion in the capital had already found a husband for Bai Zhiyi.
That is the currently very popular Fifth Prince.
Since the Crown Prince was demoted, officials began to petition the Emperor, urging him to appoint a new Crown Prince on the grounds of the stability of the empire.
The position of Crown Prince will most likely fall to the Fifth Prince, who is in a position of power with Consort Li.
Their niece is expected to marry the Fifth Prince as his principal wife, who will later become the Crown Princess.
If the emperor were to pass away one day, then the Lin family would be considered the empress's maternal family, even if that maternal family was somewhat distant.
Thinking about the future, the head of the Lin family could not contain his excitement.
Chu Yi narrowed his long, narrow peach blossom eyes and glanced at him, a mocking smile appearing on his lips.
That good-for-nothing Fifth Prince—if Wei Jingzhuo hadn't been personally deposed by the Emperor, none of those Tom, Dick, or Harry would have gotten a chance.
But it's good, the weaker the Great Jin is, the more opportunities the Southern Chu will have.
He disdainfully put the teacup aside, "I wonder if Patriarch Lin knows of any news about the deposed crown prince in the General's Mansion?"
He received the news on the very day Wei Jingzhuo left.
Without even guessing, it was clear that the person had come to the General's Mansion.
He lowered his eyelids, wondering whether he should sell this information to the emperor.
Thinking of the woman he met at the entrance of the Lin residence today, he seemed to realize that she was the wife of the deposed crown prince, whom he had met briefly in Linyuan Village before.
The little woman who lied about being a beggar.
He smiled, and the Lin family head felt uneasy at his inexplicable smile, thinking that this man, like the others outside, had taken a liking to his niece.
Ever since the news of her niece's goddess identity spread, she has been targeted by some people. Fortunately, the Duke's Mansion has already released the news that the Fifth Prince intends to marry Bai Zhiyi, which has made those with ulterior motives back down.
What he knew was that the eldest prince also intended to marry his niece, but unfortunately, she already had a principal wife, and the Duke's mansion would definitely not agree.
The reason why the Fifth Prince has not yet been made Crown Prince by the Emperor is simply because the old ministers who were once loyal to the Crown Prince strongly oppose it.
As long as the deposed crown prince is alive, it will be difficult for the fifth prince to be named crown prince.
Therefore, the deposed crown prince should be eliminated as soon as possible.
Hearing Chu Yi's question, he stroked his beard and asked with a smile, "Young Master Wu seems to be quite concerned about the Crown Prince's whereabouts as well."
The Lin family head didn't know whether Chu Yi was a friend or foe, so he didn't respond to his words.
"Heh!" He chuckled. "Patriarch Lin, I was just concerned about whether our cooperation could continue. As for the deposed crown prince, I was just asking casually. Since Patriarch Lin is not comfortable saying, then I'll pretend I didn't ask."
The Lin family head's eyes flashed. "As for that, I've been keeping an eye on the General's Mansion. So far, there's been no news of a deposed crown prince. Presumably, that person hasn't come to the General's Mansion."
Chu Yi smiled and said, "As far as I know, the Crown Prince has already arrived at the Northwest Camp."
After saying that, he stopped talking and got up to walk out.
His purpose in coming here was simply to spread the news that Wei Jingzhuo was in the general's mansion. With that woman there, it was impossible for Wei Jingzhuo not to be there as well.
Although the emperor had taken back control of the military power in the Northwest Camp, the soldiers there only obeyed Zhao Xian's orders.
If the emperor were to learn of this, he would certainly not let Zhao Xian off the hook, but he did not believe that Wei Jingzhuo would continue to hide.
Shangjing Imperial Palace
Inside the brocade palace, Emperor Kangping wore a black brocade dragon robe with gold trim, a crown, and was very tall with a mustache, looking quite refined.
At this moment, Consort Li was nestled in his arms, her eyes alluring, and she whispered in his ear, "Your Majesty, I have heard that a goddess has appeared in the place where the Crown Prince was exiled."
She secretly observed Kang Pingdi's every move.
Regardless of whether she is a goddess or not, since everyone is spreading rumors, she will never let Bai Zhiyi marry an outsider.
She had hinted to the Duchess several times that she intended to have the prince marry Bai Zhiyi, but the Duchess never gave her a direct response.
Their Duke's Mansion is waiting for the right price to go.
She won't give them a chance; Bai Zhiyi can only be his son's principal wife.
Kang Ping held the person in his arms and asked casually, "My beloved concubine, do you have any thoughts?"
Consort Li smiled sweetly and said, "What thoughts could I possibly have? I'm just worried about the deposed Crown Prince."
"What are you worried about regarding the deposed crown prince?" Kang Pingdi's eyes seemed gentle, but in reality, they were devoid of any warmth.
Especially when the deposed crown prince was mentioned, a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
"I am worried that if the deposed crown prince dies like this, the ministers will cause a ruckus."
Consort Li knew, of course, that the Emperor despised the deposed Crown Prince, and that he wished he could kill the ministers who supported him.
She looked at Kang Pingdi, whose face was dark, and drew circles on his chest with her hands, her face full of coquettish charm. "I was thinking that if the Goddess were in the Northwest right now, and could save the deposed crown prince, it would shut up those court officials."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangping suddenly asked, "Is that goddess the daughter of the Duke's mansion?"
Consort Li thought that Emperor Kangping had finally thought of the marriage proposal. She had brought up the marriage before, but the emperor had brushed it off.
If the emperor hadn't refused to grant her a marriage, she wouldn't have approached the Duchess of the State.
She smiled smugly, waiting for Emperor Kangping to bestow a marriage upon her son, but unexpectedly heard Kangping say, "Since the daughter of the Duke's mansion is a goddess, she should be matched with the best man in the world."
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