They did not want the news of the Empress killing her son to spread, which would ruin her reputation, and they were also worried that it would cause trouble again from the late emperor's faction.
The emperor and empress concealed the truth about the autumn hunt, as well as the truth about the crown prince's disappearance.
But when their son grew up and was ready to start his own family, he, the eldest son, became an obstacle in their path.
To reclaim the position of Crown Prince, he, the Crown Prince, needs to make an appearance. Only after there is a legitimate reason to depose him can they be put on the throne.
Xie Tingzhou took another swig of wine. The Empress was as shrewd as ever, and she became suspicious of him based on just a few minor details.
Fortunately, the human skin mask Ye Zhen made was realistic enough, and fortunately, he was prepared in advance and wore the human skin mask before entering the palace.
But when he heard her hypocritically calling him Zhao'er, and when he heard her anxiously discussing the marriages of her second and third sons, he couldn't help but feel unmoved.
Remembering his suffering, the two guards felt sorry for him and dared not offer any advice. Each of them squatted on a tree branch, ready to catch their master if he fell while drunk.
We can't let our master get hurt again.
Just as the two guards thought, Ye Zhen really wasn't thinking about Xie Tingzhou at this moment.
On the way, they asked Yin Jiuniang how she survived, and whether Ye Jinghong might also be alive.
Upon learning that Yin Jiuniang had been sent out of the swamp by Ye Jinghong using his internal energy, while Ye Jinghong himself had fallen into the swamp, Ye Zhen shed many tears.
Upon entering the mansion and meeting Yin Yue and the others, they experienced a mix of sorrow and joy, and after a long chat, they finally parted ways.
That night, Yin Jiuniang stayed in Ye Zhen's bed to sleep, and Ye Zhen revealed some details about his rebirth.
Upon learning of her disciple's tragic past life, Yin Jiuniang slammed her fist on the table in anger, "I regret it so much! Why didn't I come back sooner? I couldn't have killed that pair of bastards with my own hands. The hatred in my heart is hard to quell."
She was so angry that she started swearing.
Ye Zhen comforted her, "Xie Yunzhou's remains have been thrown into the deep mountains to be fed to wolves, and Liu's remains have been torn apart and devoured by wild dogs in the mass grave. Master, don't be angry, I took my own revenge."
Yin Jiuniang hugged her tenderly, "When I learned in Dongwu that you had married into the Marquis's mansion, I thought that Xie Bang was a decent man and wouldn't mistreat you."
Unexpectedly, his beloved disciple suffered terribly and died a tragic death.
Still feeling uneasy, she threw off the covers and got up. "No, I have to go and kill that old hag and the Ye couple right now."
Ye Zhen didn't stop her. Yin Jiuniang walked to the door, then turned back and sat down on the bedside. "Slitting their throats directly would be too easy for them."
She realized that Ye Zhen also had the ability to kill them. If he wanted to kill them, he would have done so already. But what would happen after he killed them?
Are you living in constant fear of being accused of murder? Do you even want to live your life?
She could take Zhen'er and hide away in the martial world, but her Zhen'er had grown up with so much hardship, how could she ruin her life for a few scoundrels and live a life of hiding?
Besides, those people have committed numerous evil deeds. It wouldn't be enough to vent our anger if we didn't expose their evil deeds before they went to meet the King of Hell.
"Do you have a plan in mind?"
She asked Ye Zhen.
Ye Zhen then whispered his plan to her.
Yin Jiuniang listened with a frown, and finally said, "Master will cooperate with you, but what's the deal with Ye Wantang? Why is she always targeting you?"
Ye Zhen understood her master, knowing that although she appeared lazy, she was actually very impatient. Worried that she might suddenly lose her temper again, she held her master's hand.
She said, word by word, "Master, I am Ye Jinghong's daughter. Ye Wantang is the child of Ye Zhengqing and his wife. They switched us after our mother left the capital."
"What?"
Yin Jiuniang stood up abruptly. She was so shocked that she used too much force, and Ye Zhen still couldn't stop her, causing her head to hit the ceiling.
Ignoring her headache, she asked urgently in a low voice, "How did you know?"
Ye Zhen then told her about Ye Wantang's past life, "...Ye Wantang knew about her background when she was very young. She felt guilty and was worried that I would find out, so she couldn't tolerate me."
She didn't say that although Ye Wantang couldn't tolerate her, he still kept her around and was willing to watch her suffer until his master's letter arrived, at which point Ye Wantang became afraid and decided to kill her.
Ye Zhen didn't want her master to feel guilty.
Yin Jiuniang was unaware of her disciple's thoughts and it took her a long time to calm herself down.
She cursed, "That good-for-nothing Ye Zhengqing has some nerve. Jinghong was just lamenting that her daughter had taken after her uncle Ye Zhengqing, and she regretted not raising her herself back then."
I never imagined there was this reason behind it all, and unfortunately, aside from what Ye Wantang said in my past life, you don't have any concrete evidence.
You can't exactly say that Ye Zhen was reborn and that he heard Ye Wantang admit it himself in his previous life.
I don't know what will happen to Ye Wantang then, but her precious disciple will probably be burned as a monster.
Thinking of this, she took a moment to remind him, "Don't tell anyone about this, not even Yinyue or Wanxing."
It's not that I don't trust them, it's just that the more people know about it, the greater the risk, and the secret is no longer a secret.
Ye Zhen nodded, tears welling in her eyes.
Her master's instructions were exactly what she expected. If there was anyone in this world who loved her unconditionally, it was her master.
Yin Jiuniang was pondering again, "Why don't we arrest Ye Zhengqing and his wife, beat them up, and make them confess?"
Ye Zhen rested his head on his master's shoulder. "Switching the imperial bride is a capital offense of deceiving the emperor. Either way, they'll die, so they won't admit it easily."
She comforted Yin Jiuniang, "Master, don't worry, I already have a plan, and they will expose themselves."
Seeing that she was confident, Yin Jiuniang breathed a sigh of relief and lovingly stroked her long hair. "Zhen'er, it's your fault for not being able to protect you properly."
Ye Zhen never blamed her master. She cherished the opportunity to be reborn and see her master again.
The master and apprentice lay back down on the bed, and Ye Zhen told her about recent events, including the situation of She Gu at the General's Mansion.
“Shegu is a loyal servant, and I should rescue her in time, but I am afraid that she is too loyal and will betray me.”
Yin Jiuniang nodded, "You're right. Given her loyalty to Jinghong, she will definitely protect Jinghong's daughter. Leave this matter to me."
She is the wife of a general, so taking Shegu away would not be difficult for her.
Ye Zhen thought of her marriage certificate and asked with a smile if it was real, and then took the opportunity to probe into asking about her affairs in Dongwu.
Yin Jiuniang said confidently, "Of course it's true."
But she was unwilling to say much about Dongwu. "Defeating Dongwu was your mother's last wish, and Master wants to fulfill it for her."
Master didn't suffer much, so you don't need to worry. Master promises you that we will never be separated again for the rest of our lives.
She abruptly changed the subject, "When that bastard Xie Bang comes back, Master will definitely give him a good beating."
The Marquis of Zhongyong, who had secretly arrived in Qingzhou, sneezed several times. Chen Qing said worriedly, "My lord, have you caught a cold? Why don't you rest and go see that person tomorrow?"
Marquis Zhongyong waved his hand, "I'll go now."
During his time in Qingzhou, Chen Qing searched around and found an old woman. She was a widow who had secretly been the lover of Fu Jiang's butcher father.
According to her, Fu the butcher did indeed marry a noblewoman back then, but the woman did not die in childbirth.
How could the Marquis of Zhongyong wait for such important news? He insisted on seeing the old woman that very night…
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