Chapter 143 The Imperial Family
The Crown Prince never expected that Xie Yunman could solve the problem that had troubled him for so long with just a few words.
He couldn't help but look Xie Yunman up and down again.
The Xie family's twin siblings are truly remarkable.
My sister came up with a plan that plunged the North into chaos.
My brother casually came up with an idea that will soon solve the problem of the eldest prince.
How did they even develop that brain?
Xie Yunman was deep in thought about the problem of spies in the palace, frowning, and did not pay attention to the Crown Prince's situation.
After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Who is investigating this poisoning incident in the palace right now?"
"Hakuqisi."
The prince answered.
Xie Yunman then asked, "Was it always the Hundred Cavalry Division that was investigating before?"
"At first, it was the eunuchs who were investigating, but later the Hundred Cavalry Division took over."
Xie Yunman smiled and said, "Your Highness, if this were an ordinary poisoning case, which agency in our Great Yong Dynasty would be best at investigating these kinds of cases?"
"Of course it's the Dali Temple."
"In my opinion, the Hundred Cavalry Commandery and the eunuchs are too familiar with the palace; the other side has already figured out their methods."
If you want to make a breakthrough quickly, you should hand the matter over to the Dali Temple.
Sometimes a catfish comes into the pond, muddying the water and making it difficult to see.
If you want to catch this fish, you can't let its own kind catch it; you have to introduce external force.
The crown prince listened and said, "That makes sense, we can give it a try."
He glanced at Xiao Ling and said, "Then let the Dali Temple investigate and see?"
Xie Yunman then said, "I recommend Du Zhengming, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review."
Xiao Ling nodded in agreement when Xie Yunman recommended Du Zhengming.
"Du Shaoqing is indeed a suitable candidate."
Seeing that the two men were of one mind, the Crown Prince nodded.
"Alright, I will report this to my father later."
Xie Yunman then asked, "Your Highness, if I may be so bold as to ask, are the people involved in the leads we investigated yesterday already dead?"
The Crown Prince nodded slightly upon hearing this: "Besides the palace maid who poisoned the plants, two other people involved have died."
"From this, it can be seen that this group of people has deep roots in the palace."
"In that case, the Crown Prince should consider the situation of the elderly people in the palace."
"An elderly person? How old?"
Xiao Ling asked.
“People from the time of the late emperor, or even older, we’ll start with the oldest.”
Xie Yunman thought for a moment and then said.
Xiao Ling and the Crown Prince exchanged a glance and nodded.
"That's a good idea."
Xie Yunman spoke again: "I believe that this matter should be addressed through a two-pronged approach."
Du Shaoqing conducted the investigation openly to attract the attention of those people.
You and the Prince secretly followed this lead to investigate.
The results should be available soon.
The crown prince nodded and said, "Yes, that's fine."
Then he looked up at Xiao Ling and said, "Then this matter will be arranged like this. You don't need to go to the Ministry of Personnel for now."
He comes to the palace every morning to help me review memorials, which is a good opportunity to check on things happening in the palace.
Upon hearing about all the work, Xiao Ling immediately lost interest.
"Since it was proposed by Lord Xie, why can't he take charge of this matter?" Xiao Ling asked.
The crown prince glanced at him and said irritably:
"He is an official outside the palace, so it is inconvenient for him to move around in the palace."
"You're in charge of this matter, how about Lord Xie assists you?"
Xiao Ling glanced at Xie Yunman, who sat upright, displaying the respect due to a subject.
"Oh well."
Xiao Ling reluctantly agreed.
After Xie Yunman left, the two of them took the memorials from that day and the results of their discussions to see His Majesty the Emperor.
The emperor was quite pleased to see the two men approaching.
After the Crown Prince finished paying his respects, Xiao Ling sat down in front of the Emperor's bed, took the Emperor's hand, and asked:
"Uncle, are you feeling better today?"
The emperor felt a warmth in his heart as his hand fell into a young man's large palm.
Reaching out, I patted the back of his hand and said:
"Much better. Don't worry, child."
Watching Xiao Ling and the Emperor interact, the Crown Prince noticed the warmth between them far surpassed that of himself, and suddenly felt a pang of jealousy.
But he also understood that it was precisely because of Xiao Ling's identity and the fact that he had never been involved in politics since childhood that the emperor trusted him.
Although she has now said she is no longer a nun, and is married with children, she still doesn't like to cause trouble.
The emperor liked him this way.
And it was precisely because he had no interest in political power that I trusted him so much.
The two grew up together. Xiao Ling was the most aloof and always lived a carefree life, detached from the royal family.
It exists abruptly, like an anomaly.
But the more he acted this way, the more the emperor, the empress dowager, and even he himself liked him.
The crown prince sighed inwardly.
He understood that the imperial family was the most ruthless place.
At least I watched Ling'er grow up. If I can't have him, it's good that he can.
Let him experience the ordinary warmth and care in this world on my behalf.
The emperor continued to say to Xiao Ling, "You really married a good wife."
Fortunately, she acted decisively and saved Yongning yesterday.
Xiao Ling smiled and said, "Uncle, she is now your nephew's wife, Yongning's sister-in-law. It's only right that you do this."
The emperor laughed along with him.
People tend to become more sentimental when they are sick, the emperor said, holding Xiao Ling's hand:
"The children who were like kittens when they were little are now married and have children."
Then he glanced at the Crown Prince and said, "Good, good, there is a successor."
Upon hearing this, the prince's jealousy gradually disappeared.
He knew that the phrase "there is a successor" referred to Xiao Ling, but also to himself.
He immediately stepped forward and said, "Father, all the memorials for today have been processed. These few matters still require your personal review."
He then handed the memorial to the emperor.
The emperor said, "It's getting dark, and my eyes are blurry. Ling'er, why don't you read it to your uncle?"
Xiao Ling had read all the memorials, and then opened one to begin reading it aloud.
After that, Xiao Ling remained silent, listening to the Emperor and the Crown Prince's discussion.
Finally, the Crown Prince reported to the Emperor the matters he had discussed with Xie Yunman and Xiao Ling that day.
The emperor granted all of them.
Watching the Crown Prince and Xiao Ling turn and leave, the Emperor seemed to see himself in his younger days.
Young people have their own ideas and always come up with unexpected solutions to big problems by addressing details.
Now I always have to consider the big picture and think about planning before I act, which makes me lose the vigor of my youth.
The emperor sighed and closed his eyes.
This sigh contained more of a sense of helplessness at one's own old age and declining health.
Xie Yunyu wasn't here at the moment. If she were, she would have been able to see the dark circles under the emperor's eyes and the dryness at the corners of his mouth, which were definitely not caused by a common stroke.
Unfortunately, neither Xiao Ling nor the Crown Prince were physicians and failed to see the problem.
In the following days, Xiao Ling became busy, and Xie Yunyu was often not seen at home.
Xue Weiyang couldn't see Xie Yunman even at home.
The two joined forces to build their careers within the palace.
When Du Zhengming met Xie Yunman and Xiao Ling at the East Palace, Xie Yunman was quite happy.
After all, this was the sister-in-law he was most satisfied with at the time.
But Xiao Ling was displeased when she saw Du Zhengming and kept a cold face.
The Prince of Shou'an, known to everyone in the capital, was always cold-faced, and few people noticed anything unusual about him.
However, Xie Yunman sensed it. He had seen how Xiao Ling acted in front of Xie Yunyu, and his displeasure was now quite obvious.
The crown prince could naturally see it too, but he didn't know why.
Du Zhengming, on the other hand, was completely open and honest.
When Xiao Ling and Xie Yunyu were discussing marriage, Du Zhengming already knew he had no chance.
So I didn't pursue the matter any further.
He had no idea what had happened between Xie Yunyu and Xiao Ling.
However, if the royal family lowers itself to discuss marriage with the Xie family, it must mean that the royal family is fond of Xie Yunyu, or that Xiao Ling is very fond of Xie Yunyu.
As for my feelings for Xie Yunyu, I admire her more than I love her.
After hearing that she and Xiao Ling were discussing marriage, she felt in her heart that it was indeed better for her to be with the Prince of Shou'an than with her.
After that, nothing came of it.
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