Su Ci Fu sneered, "Don't worry, I will do everything perfectly. When Jiang Zhixu falls, we will have the final say in the court."
Elsewhere, Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao returned home from the palace. Just as they were applying medicine to their knees, Qiuyu came in hurriedly:
"Madam, Duke Mu went to the Su Mansion. The secret guard said he stayed there for two hours and just returned home."
Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao were so dizzy from kneeling that they couldn't think of anything.
They both rubbed their temples at the same time. The Duke Mu's Mansion had hidden Prince Dong Jinguo, and what was he conspiring with Su Ci Fu?
At this moment, Nanny Bai came in with a bowl of nourishing soup. Seeing the two of them looking worried, she asked, "Madam, Third Madam, what's wrong?" Jin Linlin then told them about Duke Mu's visit to the Su Mansion.
Nanny Bai thought for a moment and said softly, "Madam, in my opinion, they are plotting against the Second Master. Su Ci Fu has always held a grudge against the Second Master, and now he is colluding with Duke Mu. This is definitely not good."
When Jin Linlin heard this, her heart tightened, and her hand unconsciously touched her belly. Cao Jiao also frowned: "Second sister-in-law, we have to think of a way to deal with it."
Jin Linlin took a deep breath and calmed herself down. "The most urgent thing is to find out what their plan is. Sister-in-law, could you ask your secret guards to investigate further?"
Cao Jiao nodded: "I'll arrange it right away."
Just as Cao Jiao was about to leave, Chunyu came in:
"Madam, Jialiu is here and he looks very anxious."
"Bring him in quickly." Jin Linlin shouted sternly.
At this time, Jialiu ran in:
"Madam, when I went to deliver newspapers to the palace today, I found that the palace was gathering troops. It seemed that something big had happened."
Chunxue quickly poured Jialiu a glass of water so that he could moisten his throat before continuing.
Jialiu drank a glass of water:
"He wasn't too sure what happened, but he vaguely heard some fugitive running away."
At this time, the leader of the secret guards was also outside asking for a meeting.
The leader of the secret guards forgot to salute when he came in and said directly:
"Second Madam, Third Madam, the Third Master sent a subordinate to tell you that Dong Jinguo's Imperial Preceptor and the Crown Prince, who were being escorted back to the capital, were intercepted. The escorting Jinyiwei chased them all the way and said that they disappeared after entering the capital.
Now that the city gates are closed, we're going to search every house. I want you to search your homes first to see if there's anyone suspicious."
Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao's faces turned pale upon hearing this. Jin Linlin pretended to be calm and said, "Don't panic, everyone. Let's search the mansion thoroughly right away."
"Chunyu, have everyone gather here. Jialiu, take thirty people and search the courtyards of the six concubines inside and out. Once you're sure they're clear, lock them up and don't let them out."
"Butler Liu, gather all the servants and maids in the mansion together and don't let them run around."
"Secret Guard Leader, take the secret guards, security guards, and private soldiers of the mansion and conduct a thorough search."
Upon hearing Jin Linlin's order, everyone immediately took action and began searching around the mansion.
Cao Jiao said worriedly, "Second sister-in-law, if the Crown Prince of Dong Jinguo and the Imperial Preceptor are hiding in our house, it will be a big trouble."
Jin Linlin frowned. "No matter what, we have to find it first. If someone uses it, our Zhenguo Mansion will be in great trouble."
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