Chapter 176 The True Identity of the Seventh Prince
After saying this, he raised his head and glanced at Princess Cangli: "But on my way here, I saw that the Nine Gates seemed to be under martial law.
If we want to leave the city tomorrow, I'm afraid we won't be able to."
Princess Cangli shook her head and said, "It's okay, they can't find this place for the time being.
It doesn't matter even if we find out about this place, because Yuanbo's family lives here on a daily basis.
We will disguise ourselves and replace him, and the rest of you will stay in hiding and not reveal your true identity."
Princess Cangli frowned and said, "It's just that I just discussed an important matter with the Second Young Master of the Xie family tonight. After what happened, I'm worried that he might change his mind."
The three of them were silent for a while.
After a while, Princess Cangli said again: "It's okay, Lei Jing, take your men and go ahead tomorrow and see if you can get out.
If you can get out, go first and pass on the message as soon as possible, asking father to order the army to march north and station at the border of Dajin.
Jin Yucheng and I will stay here, disguise ourselves as Yuanbo's son and daughter, and discuss the details with Xie Jia Erlang."
Upon hearing this, Lei Jing immediately objected: "No, Your Highness, I promised Your Highness the Crown Prince that I would protect the princess to the death.
How dare I leave alone until the princess has evacuated?"
Princess Cangli looked at Lei Jing and said, "I know you are loyal, but this matter concerns the success of our years of planning.
My life and death is a small matter, but the future of my Nanli Kingdom is a big matter.
Don’t get bogged down in these little things.”
"Listen to me. Send someone to the city gate tomorrow to see if you can get out. If not, stay put for a while.
Wait a few days until the storm has died down, and then find a way to get out.
It's settled. Jin Yucheng and I will stay here and contact the Xie family later."
After hearing this, Lei Jing stopped talking this time.
At four o'clock in the morning, Feng Shenyu, who had not slept all night, went to the morning court as usual.
After listening to Feng Shenyu's speech at the morning court, all the ministers in the court were excited and clamored to destroy the Kingdom of Nanli.
Smart people also guessed other things, and the Censorate said:
"Your Majesty issued consecutive decrees yesterday, surrounding the offices of the two ministers of the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Rites. Could they also be related to Nanli?"
The emperor nodded.
Fan Yong also hadn't slept all night, and with red eyes he looked at the emperor and said:
"Your Majesty, I have been investigating the Wang family these past few days, and all the clues point to the Minister of Rites."
The emperor, holding his head with his hands, said with a headache, "How is the investigation into the arson last night going?"
Fan Yong continued, “Your Majesty, last night I was ordered by the Right Prime Minister to track down the arsonist.
I discovered that the places of arson were all west of Tianjie, and I suspect this was a diversionary tactic.
I suggest focusing on the area east of Tianjie."
"Okay."
The emperor said again: "Come here, let the entire Imperial Hospital go to treat Prince Jin. We must save Prince Jin."
Sun Fu hurried down to make arrangements.
The emperor then asked Shen Zhengming, "Did Ruan Anhe and Xiang Jingyang find out anything?"
Shen Zhengming stepped out and reported, "Your Majesty, Ruan Anhe has remained silent since entering the Dali Temple.
However, I found many letters communicating with Southern Li in the study in his home.
I didn't find any clues from Xiang Yangyang."
As he said this, he presented all the evidence in his sleeve.
The emperor originally had a headache and didn't want to look, but when he saw Shen Zhengming staring at him, he felt creepy.
He subconsciously opened the memorial and read it until the last sentence: Most of the letters to Xiang Jingyang were with the Xie family.
The emperor was shocked and finally understood what Shen Zhengming meant.
He quickly looked through the rest of the evidence carefully and found the letters between Xiang Jingyang and the second son of the Xie family.
In the letter, the second son of the Xie family asked Xiang Jingyang for advice, saying that Li Yueyao had done bad things many times and was disrespectful to his mother, and asked how to deal with Li Yueyao.
Although the emperor did not see Xiang Jingyang's reply, judging from the assassination of Li Yueyao, his hand was definitely involved.
This is an unexpected gain.
The emperor thought for a moment and gave the thing in his hand to Feng Shenyu. After Feng Shenyu read it, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
"Since nothing has been found in the Shangshu Mansion, Your Majesty, please withdraw the Thousand Feather Guards outside the mansion."
The emperor listened and nodded, saying, "That's very good. Come, pass on my order to withdraw the Thousand Feather Guards from outside the palace."
While the court was talking, Li Yueyao just woke up at home.
I had just woken up and my head was still dizzy when I heard Qian Lou coming over and reporting everything that happened last night.
Li Yueyao suddenly stood up and walked outside.
Cuilan was startled and quickly shouted, "Your Highness, Your Highness, your hair is not combed yet."
Qian Lou was standing at the door and quickly stopped Li Yueyao when he saw this.
"Your Highness, half of the Imperial Hospital staff are here in the front yard. You'd better wash up first before going over."
After hearing this, Li Yue stopped.
"How is Prince Jin now?" Li Yueyao asked.
"Prince Jin is very weak. The imperial physician said that if he can survive seven days and recover a little, he'll be fine."
"What about Princess Jin?"
"The Princess of Jin was imprisoned for a shorter period of time and did not suffer much torture. She was much better off than the Prince of Jin."
Li Yueyao was angry and hit the table with her fist.
There was a loud bang, which scared Cuilan.
"These Nanli people are damnable. Is Princess Jin awake?" Li Yueyao asked.
"The imperial physician says there's nothing wrong. Your Highness can ask Princess Jin."
Li Yueyao nodded.
After washing up, Li Yueyao went directly to the side courtyard where Prince Jin and his wife were housed.
The imperial physicians who had been busy all night went downstairs to rest. Only two imperial physicians and a few medicine boys were waiting in the room.
After Li Yueyao came in, the imperial physician woke up in shock and stood up to pay his respects.
Li Yueyao waved her hand and walked straight to King Jin who was lying on the couch.
The person on the couch had a pale face, sparse hair, thin eyebrows, and was skin and bones, looking like a skeleton.
Is this... is this still my elegant, refined and handsome nephew?
Li Yueyao's tears fell one by one and landed on the skinny chicken claw-like hands of King Jin.
The hot tears did not alarm Prince Jin at all.
He was like a lifeless doll, just sleeping.
Cuiwei stepped forward and wiped Li Yueyao's tears:
"Your Highness, the imperial physician said that pregnant women should not be too emotional."
Li Yueyao looked at Prince Jin for a while, then went to the next room to see Princess Jin.
Cui Yu had just woken up from her sleep lying on the edge of the bed when she saw Li Yueyao coming in. She quickly stood up and saluted.
Li Yueyao waved her hand and asked her to step aside.
Cui Yu stood up and startled the Princess Jin who was lying on the bed. The Princess Jin was suddenly awakened and shrank back to the foot of the bed in panic.
Li Yueyao quickly stepped forward and patted her:
"Okay, okay, don't be afraid, don't be afraid."
Princess Jin gradually adjusted to the light before her eyes. She slowly turned her head to look at Li Yueyao. Her eyes gradually became clearer. After a while, she said:
"aunt?"
"Yes, I am your aunt. This is my house. You are safe."
After hearing this, Princess Jin suddenly grabbed Li Yueyao's arm nervously and said:
"Aunt, hurry up and save Pei'er."
Li Pei was the son of King Jin.
Li Yueyao said puzzledly, "Don't panic. The entire Prince Jin's Mansion is under the control of the Jinwu Guards. Pei'er will be fine."
"No, no, no, aunt, Pei'er is in the palace."
Li Yueyao asked in surprise: "In the palace?"
"Seventh Prince, Seventh Prince Li Sheng is our son Pei'er."
"What?"
Li Yueyao was so frightened that she almost fell off the bed.
Cui Yu quickly supported Li Yueyao, and Li Yueyao covered her head and said:
"It's okay, it's okay. It's too much information. I'll take it slow."
Then he looked at Princess Jin and said, "Tell me in detail, what exactly is going on?"
Princess Jin was still very excited and said, "That bitch Xiao exchanged my Pei'er away."
"Whose child is Pei'er in your house?"
"They are the children of Concubine Rong and Gao Hongchen. They were replaced by Xiao family right after they were born..."
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