Chapter 258 Get Ready
Shangguan Jin also noticed that something was amiss in the capital.
First, as everyone was saying, Consort Zheng in the palace was placed under house arrest, and Consort Die fell seriously ill.
She instinctively assumed that the two of them must have started arguing.
But upon closer reflection, Consort Zheng had always been more of a figurehead than a figurehead. Even though Emperor Xiao Jing didn't favor her, she had been arrogant and domineering in the palace for so many years.
So, being suddenly placed under house arrest, especially by the Empress Dowager, must mean something big is going on.
Could it be that Consort Die's illness was caused by Consort Gui?
That's possible! Although Shangguan Jin also knew that even if the Duke of Anguo's mansion gave up on the Prince of Qin and wanted to establish the Eighth Prince, who couldn't even speak yet, as the new prince, it would still take time.
And that's the end of Butterfly Consort's role.
Empress Dowager Zheng, that old woman, would never allow another woman of high status to appear in the harem...
If the King of Qin knew that the Imperial Concubine was under house arrest, would he take no action?
impossible......
Secondly, news came from Lian Qianli that he had learned through inquiries that someone in Empress Zheng's palace had managed to get some medicine in from outside the palace.
What kind of medicine is it?
A drug that can drive people mad.
If you take too much of that drug, within three months you'll go completely insane and become a madman...
In addition, Lian Qianli also mentioned that he received a message from his mother, Hua Yueniang.
Several groups of soldiers dressed as merchants were heading towards the capital.
Although each caravan only appeared to have about twenty people, Hua Yueniang's people had already seen no fewer than fifty such caravans...
All of this is a bit strange.
Therefore, Shangguan Jin decided to make preparations in advance, just in case.
Shangguan Jin took Dongmai to check inside the tunnel.
It's bigger than I imagined; escaping or hiding won't be a problem.
Especially that escape route, it's really long. If you follow that route, you can get out of the capital...
Of course, there were also traps in the tunnel, but fortunately, Shen Huaichen left a note for Shangguan Jin when he left.
Otherwise, if Shangguan Jin rashly went in, she would most likely...
Seeing that Dongmai had filled the space closest to her dormitory to half full, Shangguan Jin felt relieved.
"Miss, may I discuss something with you?"
After finishing cleaning up the tunnel, Dongmai suddenly moved closer to Shangguan Jin, looking a little embarrassed.
"You still have something to discuss with me?" Shangguan Jin asked, surprised.
Dongmai's consistent principle is: whatever Miss says is right! I'll do whatever Miss says!
Anyone who goes against Miss is going against me!
If the young lady asks her to chase chickens, she would never go and herd ducks.
This sudden, serious announcement that he had something to discuss with Shangguan Jin was bound to surprise her.
Winter wheat felt even more embarrassed.
"Miss, I was thinking, when we escape, why don't we take Yunniang with us too!"
Actually, she…”
"Did I say I wasn't going to bring her?" Shangguan Jin interrupted Dongmai.
Winter wheat...
"Miss, really? That's great! Actually, I just feel sorry for Yun Niang too."
She now considers the Duke of Dingguo's mansion her home, so if they leave without her, she'll probably be heartbroken.
Also, her cousin's family looks wealthy, but everyone in them is cunning.
If she goes back, she'll probably be eaten alive, leaving not even a crumb.
Although she's a bit slow-witted, there are advantages to being slow-witted!
"On the road of escape, wouldn't it be nice to have her make you tea, play the piano, or give you a shoulder massage?"
Dongmai went on and on about the good qualities of Aunt Xin.
Shangguan Jin looked at Dongmai with a smile.
Dongmai was a little embarrassed by the end.
Dongmai felt more and more that her mistress was the best mistress in the world.
If this were in another noble family...
Haha, when you're really thinking about escaping, how could you possibly want to bring along a bunch of random people?
Most of the time, I wake up in the morning and see my masters suddenly vanish into thin air...
Therefore, Dongmai felt extremely happy.
Her good days began the day the young lady bought her.
"Miss, what about the Shangguan residence..."
"Don't worry, I have other plans."
However, you don't need to worry too much. We're just taking precautions, not saying that anything is bound to happen.
Maybe it's just a false alarm!
Dongmai nodded, turned around and placed the bed board in place, then made up the bed.
Just as she was about to ask Shangguan Jin if there was anything she particularly wanted to eat that evening, Lin's mother hurriedly entered the courtyard.
"Madam! Hurry to the front yard! Someone from the Empress's palace has arrived."
Shangguan Jin's relaxed mood suddenly became tense again.
It was already late afternoon, what was Empress Xu doing sending someone at this hour...?
Without having time to think, she hurried to the front yard.
When they arrived at the front courtyard, they saw that it was none other than Empress Xu's personal maid, Jinxiu.
To her surprise, Jinxiu also looked anxious.
"Jinxiu? What happened?" As soon as Shangguan Jin entered the room, she immediately dismissed all the servants.
Jinxiu didn't even have time for pleasantries and grabbed Shangguan Jin's hand.
"Madam Shen, there may be a sudden change in the palace. Please make sure the young masters are settled in quickly."
Send out what can be sent out as soon as possible, and make preparations in advance.
Shangguan Jin...
"What exactly happened?" Shangguan Jin asked with a stern face.
Jinxiu dared not hide it.
When she came out, the Empress said that Madam Shen should be made aware of the seriousness of the matter, and that the Duke of Dingguo's mansion was something she had to protect.
"His Majesty is unwell, and his condition is currently unclear. All the imperial physicians are treating him," Jinxiu said.
Shangguan Jinxin sank to the bottom.
Emperor Xiao Jing was in good health before, but he suddenly fell ill and summoned all the imperial physicians.
this......
It was definitely done by someone!
But she still couldn't determine who did it.
But it was just a few people from the Zheng family; most likely it was that old woman, Empress Dowager Zheng, who did it.
"Then the Seventh Prince and the Empress..." Shangguan Jin quickly asked.
"The incident happened suddenly, and many people in the palace were still unaware of what was going on."
The Empress has now sealed the palace gates; no one can enter without a token.
His Highness the Crown Prince is also on his way to the palace.
Madam Shen, you should make preparations quickly, in case the thieves are desperate and resort to desperate measures.
"This servant still needs to go to the Prime Minister's residence." After saying this, Jinxiu hurriedly turned and left.
Shangguan Jin...
She wanted to ask the Seventh Prince! How could you not tell her?
Just as Jinxiu left, Shangguan Jin was about to send someone to check on Eunuch Hu's outer residence when she saw two people jump in from outside the courtyard wall.
Upon closer inspection, Shangguan Jin realized that they were the two bodyguards that Emperor Xiao Jing had sent to the Seventh Prince.
Upon closer inspection, one of the guards was carrying a person on his shoulder.
That person was none other than the Seventh Prince...
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