As Xie Tingzhou suspected, Kang Le was indeed behind Fu Jiang.
When Fu Jiang was in his early twenties, he joined Kangle and became his henchman.
Over the years, Fu Jiang has served Kang Le quite a bit by taking advantage of the Marquis of Zhongyong's influence.
This was a secret that even the old lady of the Marquis's mansion and Madam Liu did not know. Fu Jiang orchestrated the massacre of his entire family, which was also at Kang Le's behest.
Fu Jiang was willing to harm his own wife and children because of an even greater temptation, which was given to him by Kang Le, or rather, it was something they had planned for many years.
Kang Le dared not tell the Grand Princess these things.
She said with difficulty, "Kang Le also doesn't know that it was Fu Jiang's confidant who accompanied him to Kang Le's residence."
Upon learning that Xie Lanzhou was on the verge of death, he hurriedly sought help from Kang Le.
Kang Le guessed that Fu Jiang was worried that if you found out he had made too many mistakes, you would dislike him and not acknowledge him anymore.
He thought that if he didn't admit it, the people of the Marquis's mansion would treat Xie Lanzhou as the son of the Marquis of Zhongyong and take good care of him..."
She seemed to realize that she had said too much, and quickly explained, "Kang Le was afraid that Xie Lanzhou might really be your descendant, so she conveyed this message on his behalf. Kang Le will leave now so as not to disturb the Empress Dowager's rest."
Over the years, Kang Le had spent a lot of time with the old princess in order to seek her protection, and he knew how deep the old princess's obsession with her offspring was.
Her words just now perfectly captured the old princess's thoughts.
The old princess dared not gamble, so she sent someone with her token to the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence to fetch the person.
Upon hearing the news, Ye Zhen didn't even look up, asking, "What connection does Xie Lanzhou have with the Grand Princess's residence?"
I heard the Grand Princess herself was unconscious; why would she come to the Marquis's residence demanding her child? Who knows where this swindler came from? Just throw her out.”
He paused, then added, "When you're fighting, don't forget to tell people that Xie Lanzhou is on the verge of death and in critical condition."
Yin Yue and the others, who had just arrived in the capital, knew that Ye Zhen had been bullied in the past, and they were filled with anger and had nowhere to vent it.
Upon receiving the order, they led the guards of the Marquis's residence and rushed forward, beating the men black and blue, breaking their hands or feet, until they finally slunk back to the Princess's residence.
The Grand Princess had recently been on the verge of death, but recent events have ignited her fighting spirit and made her health improve.
Hearing that Ye Zhen not only refused to release her but also beat her people, she slammed her hand on the table in anger, "I'd like to see if she dares to touch me when I go there myself."
If anyone dares to harm the royal princess, she will have a perfect excuse to send Ye Zhen to his death.
The steward said worriedly, "Your Highness, the people from the Duke of Lu's mansion and the Cai family are still blocking the gate."
If they find out, then His Highness's fainting will be exposed.
He's allowed to leave the mansion, yet he can't even go to the gate to explain himself. Wouldn't that be blatantly telling the people that His Highness is guilty?
The steward felt that if His Highness were rational, he shouldn't have gone out at this time.
The Grand Princess hesitated for a moment, but when she remembered that the person who had returned said Xie Lanzhou was about to die, her hesitation dissipated.
Fu Jiang is crippled, and his children in Qingzhou are all dead. Xie Lanzhou is the only remaining heir for her and the Yida Princess's family.
She gritted her teeth and said, "Send someone to scout the back door and bring me a set of ordinary clothes. I'll go out through the back door."
Once she picks up the person, she will immediately return to the manor. At that time, even if Ye Zhen spreads rumors that she has left the manor, she can simply deny it.
The main gate of the Princess's residence.
The servant was thoughtful; he not only brought Han Zijin a chair, but also a lot of food and drinks.
Han Zijin acted as if he were on a picnic, eating and drinking without any seriousness.
He was very polite and offered to treat the Cai family to a meal, but the Cai family only thanked him and did not touch the food, remaining seated upright.
Duke Lu was indeed thirsty, but he had to maintain his dignity and endure it.
Han Zijin then distributed the food to the onlookers. Since there were many people, the distribution was uneven, so he sent his servant to a fruit shop to buy a lot of snacks.
The common people, having benefited from his generosity, find it difficult to leave.
They also thought that this纨绔驸马 (a spoiled and dissolute prince consort) would definitely eat at mealtimes, and maybe they could get a share. With this in mind, the number of people at the entrance of the princess's mansion increased.
Kang Le's eyes darkened; she began to suspect that Han Zijin had done this on purpose.
But looking at his usual nonchalant face, she was no longer sure. But it was good that Han Zijin had kept everyone here, as it would make it easier to do things through the back door.
She didn't care whether Xie Lanzhou lived or died, but Xie Lanzhou was now Fu Jiang's only son. If he died, Kang Le worried that Fu Jiang would betray her.
Just as he was pondering this, he saw Han Zijin clutching his stomach and rushing out of the crowd.
Kang Le's brow twitched, and she quickly called out to him, "Prince Consort, what's wrong?"
Han Zijin looked like he was about to poop his pants. "I was so bored that I accidentally ate a variety of things, and my stomach can't take it."
With a face that looked like a middle-aged man with a youthful appearance, and speaking words that were uncivilized, the Duke of Lu frowned in disgust.
Fearing he might say something embarrassing, she said to Kang Le, "Princess, let him go."
Kang Le had to pretend to be deeply affectionate in public, so how could she stop her husband from going to the toilet? She had no choice but to let go, but she was still worried, so she had a eunuch follow behind her to prevent Han Zijin from wandering around and seeing things he shouldn't.
But Han Zijin ran so fast that the old eunuch couldn't keep up at all.
He kept shouting "Ah ah ah" as he ran, and the people Xie Tingzhou had arranged beforehand pretended to be curious and started running after him.
The commotion in front of the Grand Princess's residence was so great that almost the entire capital knew that Han Zijin was a free-range child today, and that following him would provide entertainment. Seeing this, the other people on the road also followed him.
Thus, the Grand Princess had barely left the residence through the back gate when Han Zijin and his large entourage blocked her way.
He was still clutching his stomach, and impatiently said to the coachman, "Get out of the way, get out of the way, don't relieve yourself in front of this prince consort."
Normally, who would dare to complain that the Grand Princess's carriage is in the way?
But today was a secret departure from the palace. The Grand Princess rode in an ordinary carriage, and the coachman only dared to whisper to Han Zijin to leave.
Han Zijin had only come after receiving a message from Xie Tingzhou that the old princess had left the mansion through the back gate; how could he have left?
The Grand Princess frowned in the carriage, unwilling to cause any further trouble, and unusually chose to back down.
The coachman and guards obeyed the order and softened their attitude, trying their best to give way to Han Zijin to avoid causing trouble.
But Han Zijin seemed unable to hold it in any longer and abruptly lifted the carriage curtain. "Brother, I'm sorry, I have diarrhea. Could I borrow your carriage for a favor...? Oh... the Grand Princess?"
He immediately feigned surprise, "Your Highness, you're awake! Are you going to explain to everyone? If I had known you'd wake up so quickly, I wouldn't have had the servant buy so many snacks for a long haul. They made my stomach hurt."
"ah……"
He clenched his buttocks, "Oh no, I can't hold it in anymore..."
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