Chapter 387 Sowing Discord
Qin Jinzhi brought several letters to Qin Ye's study.
He placed the letter on the table in front of Qin Ye.
Qin Ye asked curiously, "What is this?"
Qin Jinzhi sat down to the side. "Weren't you curious about where my influence extended in Chu?"
Qin Ye became even more curious after hearing Qin Jinzhi's words, and he opened the letters one by one.
"Isn't this Huangfu Nanying the fourteenth prince of Chu who came with the Chu delegation to welcome Huangfu Nanfeng?"
Qin Jinzhi nodded, "That's right, it's him."
Qin Ye frowned deeply. "He actually agreed to cooperate with you?"
Qin Jinzhi poured herself a cup of tea and looked at Qin Ye. "Grandfather, imperial power—it's the same for princes of any country. Who wouldn't want it?"
Qin Ye looked at the letter and said, "That's true, but this person has been following Huangfu Nanfeng around for years, and he's quite cunning."
Qin Jinzhi took a sip of tea. "Are you afraid he's just pretending to cooperate with me? But I've never even considered cooperating with them."
Qin Ye stroked his beard and looked at Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi laughed and said, "I have sent such letters to every prince of Chu. Whether they cooperate with me or not is not important at all. What does the royal family fear most?"
Qin Ye smiled upon hearing this, "My dear grandson is still better. The royal family naturally hates suspicion the most."
Qin Jinzhi leaned back.
"That's right, even the slightest suspicion within the royal family can lead to bloodshed."
My collaboration with Huangfu Su to bring down Huangfu Nanfeng was merely the first move.
These two are the most capable people in Chu to compete for that position. They will take action no matter who hears that other princes are cooperating with me.
The princes, of course, would not sit idly by and wait for their doom. As long as they knew that no matter whether Huangfu Nanfeng or Huangfu Su was in power, they would not have a good end, they would naturally fight back.
When you're at your wit's end, isn't this golden branch my best help?
Qin Ye smiled and put his hands behind his back. "Such a simple provocation. Chu is thousands of miles away. If Huangfu Su and Huangfu Nanfeng see through your scheme, wouldn't it all be for nothing?"
Qin Jinzhi stretched and yawned. "Others might have seen through it, but I, Qin Jinzhi, am the one who used this scheme. All's fair in war, and they wouldn't dare to gamble, since I really am going to swallow up the Chu Kingdom in the future."
During the war between the two countries, almost the entire Qin family was wiped out except for the two of them, grandmother and granddaughter.
The people of Qin hated the State of Chu the most.
Qin Jinzhi quickly seized power in the State of Jin so that she could have the greatest say in attacking the State of Chu.
Both Huangfu Su and Huangfu Nanfeng knew this.
Therefore, Qin Jinzhi's so-called cooperation involved nothing more than a letter and a few drops of ink.
If you are strong enough, your enemies will take all your actions into account.
The person who understands you best is always your enemy.
Therefore, Qin Jinzhi will definitely be the biggest beneficiary of this attempt to sow discord.
The waters of Chu will become completely muddy.
As for Huangfu Su's letter, the secret codes between her and Huangfu Su went beyond just scriptures.
Only the third line of Huangfu Su's correspondence with Qin Jinzhi is their true secret message.
Chen Chi has already checked; the letter has been altered.
However, Qin Jinzhi has always preferred to raise prices on the spot and get something for nothing.
Why would they really expect her to intervene in the struggles of the Chu Kingdom?
Qin Jinzhi stood up and said, "Have the soldiers at Fenglao Pass strengthen their vigilance and, if necessary, cross the red line."
Qin Ye smiled and nodded, "I understand."
It's hard to tell what's true and what's false.
The highest form of strategy is to subdue the enemy without fighting; the best approach is to win their hearts and minds.
This scheming and treachery is all thanks to his granddaughter!
Qin Jinzhi got up and left, not returning to her own courtyard but going to Zhao Yuanying's residence.
Zhao Yuanying is checking the betrothal gift list.
Qin Jinzhi looked at the thick stack of bills; the Jin family's wealth was truly astonishing.
"Wasn't this betrothal gift list checked before?"
Qin Jinzhi sat to one side, leaning to one side as she ate pastries.
Zhao Yuanying raised her head.
"The shops, estates, and fields here are all very interesting."
If you only look at the name, you can easily be fooled. In recent days, I have had people investigate these matters privately.
Firstly, it can test the Jin family's true financial strength; secondly, it can determine whether the Jin family intends to deceive.
If so, then don't blame this old lady for being ruthless.
Qin Jinzhi nodded thoughtfully, "Didn't your grandparents summon you to the palace a few days ago to discuss the marriage? Why hasn't the imperial decree for the marriage been issued yet?"
Zhao Yuanying looked up and said, "My aunt means that it's not too late to let the Imperial Observatory calculate an auspicious day before issuing the imperial edict."
Qin Jinzhi stuffed a pastry into her mouth. "Perfect timing, you'll also have time to investigate the Jin family's true situation."
At this moment, a maid came in and said, "Master, Young Master Jin has sent someone with gifts again, including a visiting card, to invite you to go boating on the lake tomorrow."
Zhao Yuanying waved his hand, "Move everything to the warehouse, take inventory and sort it, and send someone to reply to Young Master Jin. I will be there on time tomorrow."
Qin Jinzhi looked at the large and small boxes being carried away outside the courtyard and remarked, "They were quite generous with these gold ingots."
Zhao Yuanying smiled and said, "A smart person naturally knows how to do it."
Qin Jinzhi slumped in her chair. Now it seemed that everything was ready except for an imperial edict.
"Your Majesty, these two are incompatible according to their birth dates. If they are forced to marry, this woman will surely suffer injury or death."
Li Tang, the director of the Imperial Observatory, knelt below.
The Empress frowned deeply. "What? You're saying that Ah Ying's life would be in danger if she married this Jin Yuanbao?"
Li Tang said, "Based on these eight characters, it is indeed true. This marriage should be reconsidered."
The Empress's face darkened. Ah Ying was her younger sister's only bloodline, and she could not allow her to suffer any harm.
"Guards, invite Princess Zhaorong into the palace."
Just as the palace servants were about to leave, they heard the Empress say, "Wait, send someone to Xiangguo Temple to invite Master Wuyou here!"
After saying that, the Empress said to the palace maid beside her, "Go to the Imperial Study and ask His Majesty to come to Jiaofang Palace when he has time."
In the evening, the emperor arrived at the empress's palace.
Upon hearing Li Tang's words, his expression turned rather unpleasant.
Zhao Yuanying had already been brought to the palace by the Empress, and she sat beside the two men, still quite puzzled.
How could their birth charts be so incompatible that she would inevitably suffer injury or death if they married?
After a moment of contemplation, the emperor said, "Aying, if that's really the case, it's better not to marry into the Jin family. No amount of money is as important as your life."
The Empress looked at Zhao Yuanying and asked, "Aying, do you really have to marry into the Jin family?"
Zhao Yunying stood up and replied, "Aunt, the girl from the Jin family naturally wants to marry him."
After all, Zhao Yuanying had grand ambitions, and all three knew that.
"However, if it is really as the Director of the Imperial Observatory said, I am not willing to risk my life. Since Aunt invited Master Wuyou to the palace, why not ask him if there is any way to break the curse? If there is, all will be well. If not, then this marriage can be considered as my fate being unfulfilled with the Jin family."
The Empress nodded in agreement. “That would be very good. We’ll wait until Master Wuyou enters the palace tomorrow before making any further plans.”
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