Chapter 399 Background
Over the years, the two countries have been locked in a fierce battle, with neither gaining the upper hand.
Huangfu Nanfeng was indeed a military genius. He was a variable for the State of Chu, so the State of Chu was willing to surrender in exchange for him.
However, the Chu royal family had existed for a century, possessing more heritage and foundation than the Jin state.
Qin Ye was injured by Huangfu Nanfeng, and even now, as his bones heal, he still often needs to take pain medicine made by Liu Yiyi.
So when they learned that Qin Jinzhi had captured Huangfu Nanfeng alive.
When Qin Jinzhi declared in the main hall that the State of Jin would never make peace through marriage alliances.
The emperor understood that the states of Jin and Chu had finally reached a life-or-death agreement.
No one could understand the excitement he felt.
The Qin family seemed to be born for the battlefield.
The first general Qin Ye killed with a single sword was an ever-victorious general who was already famous during the chaotic wars between the feudal lords.
That year, Qin Ye was sixteen years old.
Qin Jinzhi wanted Fenglao Pass not only because it was a strategic location between the two countries.
Also, because Fenglao Pass was once captured by Qin Ziyi with three thousand iron cavalry.
That year, Qin Ziyi had not yet reached adulthood.
Thus, Qin Ziyi became famous throughout the world after this battle.
After Qin Ziyi's death, the State of Chu seized Fenglao Pass amidst the chaos, and Qin Ye's second and third sons died in this battle.
Qin Jinzhi has two older brothers.
Qin Jingxing, Qin Jingming.
We admire the lofty mountains, follow the virtuous path, are upright and honest, and possess a clear and pure heart.
He was only fifteen years old when he died on the battlefield.
Therefore, Qin Jinzhi will definitely go to the battlefield.
Looking at Qin Jinzhi, the emperor sometimes wondered if he was truly a foolish ruler.
He always thought how wonderful it would be if his beloved grandson were a real playboy.
Yet, she grew up to be so dazzling.
Eunuch Hong brought in the meal.
The grandfather and grandson enjoyed their meal immensely.
Watching Qin Jinzhi devour her food, the emperor quietly picked up a huge piece of fatty meat and put it into her bowl.
Just as I was about to put it in my mouth, a pair of chopsticks tore off the fattiest part of the meat.
Only lean meat with a hint of meat remained on the emperor's chopsticks.
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Eat something lean, you'll get dizzy after eating such a big piece."
After saying that, he stuffed the fatty meat into his mouth.
She has practiced martial arts for many years and has a large appetite, even eating fatty meat.
Qin Jinzhi then used her chopsticks to move all the fatty meat on the plate to one side.
"Eat lean food."
The emperor ate the lean meat with only a little bit of fat on it with reluctance.
Well, it's good to be able to satisfy my craving.
The emperor looked at the longevity lock around Qin Jinzhi's neck and said, "You must always wear this lock with you. This thing can save your life in the future."
Qin Jinzhi nodded: "I understand. If I dare to pick them again, my grandmother will skin me alive."
After finishing her meal, Qin Jinzhi delivered the report and left the palace.
Back at the Prince's residence, Yun Que came over and handed him a visiting card.
Wei Lin invited her to meet him at the teahouse.
Qin Jinzhi closed the post; it seemed she had found something.
The next day, Qin Jinzhi came to the teahouse.
Fuya was also there.
Qin Jinzhi smiled; it seemed that what they had found was indeed of great importance.
Fuya nodded to Qin Jinzhi.
After the two entered the room.
Fuya stood guard at the door.
Her martial arts skills were so high that she could even detect Yue Shu's whereabouts.
If anyone approaches, Fuya will immediately notify the two of them.
Wei Lin placed a very old account book in front of Qin Jinzhi.
"There is indeed no connection between the Crown Prince and the State of Chu in the Honglu Temple."
Qin Jinzhi waited for Wei Lin's next words.
"More than twenty years ago, the Crown Prince went to Jiangnan under the alias Qian Cheng. There, he had a brief affair with a woman. The two stayed together for three months. When the Crown Prince returned to the capital, the woman disappeared without a trace."
Qin Jinzhi looked at the ledger, which contained records of chartering boats.
Her gaze fell on the woman's name.
Wei Lin slowly said, "After verifying from various sources, although there is no clear evidence, I have a guess about the woman's identity."
Qin Jinzhi closed the ledger and looked up at Wei Lin.
"That woman is Huangfu Su."
Wei Lin was somewhat surprised, but still nodded.
Qin Jinzhi leaned back.
His eyes narrowed.
The son of Huangfu Su, whose biological father is unknown, but whose age matches.
Was Huangfu Nanlin the son of the Crown Prince?
Qin Jinzhi scoffed.
Both of them are shrewd and calculating.
Looking at Qin Jinzhi, Wei Lin asked, "Princess, shall we continue the investigation?"
Qin Jinzhi looked at Wei Lin and asked, "Wei Lin, do you have any brothers who are as close as family?"
Wei Lin nodded.
Qin Jinzhi didn't say anything more, and after a moment she got up.
"I'll look into the rest myself. Thank you for your hard work."
Qin Jinzhi opened the door, and Fuya turned around.
The two gestured again, and Qin Jinzhi lifted her foot and left.
"Princess!"
Fuya actually called out to Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi turned around and saw Fuya bowing.
“Princess, the martial arts instructor is taking up too much time. I have already handed him over to the appropriate person at the escort agency, so you will have to pay extra.”
Qin Jinzhi chuckled lightly, "My money isn't easy to earn."
Fuya also laughed and said, "It's never easy to earn money from a princess."
Qin Jinzhi looked at Wei Lin, who had walked to Fuya's side, and asked, "Don't you two regret this?"
The two bowed silently.
Qin Jinzhi left laughing.
Back at the Prince's residence, Qin Jinzhi sat in the study.
If Huangfu Nanlin is indeed Xiao Chengqian's son.
Huangfu Su had indeed played a very grand game.
Qin Jinzhi rested her face on one hand and tapped lightly on the table with the other.
Back then, she deliberately got into a fight with the fake Xiao Yuanyi in the palace, ruining her birthday gift.
He was punished by being confined to the Queen's palace for three months.
The cause of her father's death remains a mystery.
Years of investigation have led many clues to Jiangnan.
So she used those three months to secretly leave the capital and sneak into Jiangnan, where she discovered that the events of that year were related to Shen Changqing, the military governor of Jiangnan, and thus learned the secret of the powerful families' joint attack on her father.
Before leaving Jiangnan, while being chased, her cold poison flared up, and she was taken in by Twelve Snow and brought back to the opera troupe.
He left because he was afraid that the people who were chasing him would implicate innocent people.
Just as they were preparing to march back to the capital, they encountered Fuya, whose silver had been stolen.
Qin Jinzhi spent money to hire escorts, and the person who killed her and brought her back to the capital became Fuya.
If it weren't for Fuya, Qin Jinzhi would probably have been in real danger.
Unexpectedly, Fuya married Wei Lin.
All these years, we've had to rely on that fake Xiao Yuanyi.
Her reputation for being a dissolute and extravagant young man largely originated from her.
After all, who would believe that a princess who only knew how to make a fuss and pull hairpins every day would become the executioner who slaughtered them?
The emperor always punished both of them equally in every argument.
This means that no one will be punished.
Qin Jinzhi would always take advantage of the time she was under house arrest to leave Beijing.
As a result, Xiao Yuanyi, who was not punished, developed an increasingly lawless personality.
It would also give the world the false impression that Consort Shen was favored.
The spoiled Xiao Yuanyi would become her excuse to settle scores with the Shen family.
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