Pei Mingyue looked at the nearby tents, and thinking that walls could have ears, she said, "Let's talk over there."
As he said that, he took Su Li to the open space in front.
"It's about Prince Rui and Prince Ning, oh no, it's about Prince Ning. Do you know about it?"
"Um."
Pei Mingyue gloated a little: "After Prince Ning was sent back to Prince Ning's Mansion, the Emperor severely reprimanded Concubine Xiao and even disliked Concubine Li!"
"The Emperor has few children, and it's normal for Prince Rui to be so angry after being injured like this."
Besides, Concubine Xian’s father was a general with a large army. Even if Emperor Jing was just putting on a show, he had to give Concubine Xian an explanation. Otherwise, how could he appease his subjects?
Pei Mingyue nodded: "My father said the same thing."
Then he said with some worry: "My father said that this matter was originally a struggle between two princes. You saved Prince Rui, and you must have offended Concubine Xiao and Prince Ning. Ah Li, you better be careful."
Su Li didn't want to drag Pei Mingyue into this, so she didn't tell her how Concubine Xiao and Prince Ning treated her. She just said, "Don't worry, I'll be careful..."
Thinking of the incident with Prince Rui, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice out of curiosity, "Regarding Prince Rui, do you know whether he is incapable of sexual intercourse or infertility?"
She was also very curious in front of Old Madam Li just now, but after thinking about it, she felt it was not appropriate to ask, so she didn't ask.
Pei Mingyue looked at her with a smile as if she had met a fellow traveler, and whispered, "It's humane, but it's infertile."
When her mother told her about this, she was as curious as Ali, and was scolded by her mother, but she still told her in the end.
"That's fine. Prince Rui already has an heir, so it won't affect anything..."
Su Li was curious, but after all, it was she who rescued Prince Rui. Although she saved him because she wanted to use him to deal with Prince Ning, since she had rescued him, she hoped that he would not suffer too much.
Pei Mingyue also nodded. She had no grudge against Prince Rui, so there was no reason for her to wish anyone bad luck.
The two chatted for a while, and when they saw it was almost time, they returned to their tents.
After Su Li returned to the tent, Xiao Sanzi and others had already carried the luggage to the carriage, and Taoist Kongxu was sitting there waiting for her.
She said directly: "When we set off later, see if Prince Chun will go back with us. If so, Xiao Wu and Xiao Ye have both seen him, and they will tell you which one is him."
"OK."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Wu came in and said, "Madam, someone has just come to inform us that we can leave now."
"Then let's go..."
Su Li first went to meet up with Mrs. Li at her tent, and then went to the designated gathering place.
Until the gathering was completed and they set off to return to the city, Su Li didn't even see the shadow of King Chun.
No, I can’t see it this time, I can only look for another opportunity.
After entering the city, the emperor's team went straight back to the palace, while the Duke and other ministers returned home on their own.
Su Li was going to visit the old lady, and Madam Li also wanted to visit the old lady and pick up Li Linglong. She would go back to the Duke's Mansion with her, but Grand Secretary Li went back to the Li Mansion first.
In the Duke's Mansion, a servant had already returned early to tell the old lady about what happened at the autumn hunting party. Therefore, she was not surprised to see Su Li and Old Madam Li.
The old lady was a little worried: "Ali, although you saved Prince Rui, you may have offended Prince Ning. He is a prince after all, and there is no telling when he will be restored to his princely status..."
Once his status is restored, since he is the eldest prince, he might become the future emperor. If he holds a grudge against Ali and the Duke's Mansion because of this, it would be a troublesome situation.
"Why not just not let him regain his identity?" said Old Lady Li.
Because she wanted to plot against Linglong, Old Lady Li was now very displeased with Prince Ning's behavior.
Now that she saw that he had brought this upon himself, she just wanted to add insult to injury and get rid of him once and for all.
Su Li agreed with what Madam Li said in her heart. This was also what she wanted to do.
The old lady was stunned, shook her head and looked at Madam Li helplessly: "You, I thought you had changed your temperament after becoming a grandmother, but I didn't expect you to still be as fearless as you were when you were young..."
But she is old after all, less courageous, and has more concerns.
"My lord."
At this time, the Duke came to the main courtyard.
As soon as he entered the room, he asked the old lady, "Do you know everything?"
"I understand. The servant has come to report it."
The Duke nodded and looked at Su Li again: "Ali did a good job in this matter. He saved Prince Rui in time and also saved a capable minister in the court."
Su Li naturally knew what the Duke meant. In the original novel, Prince Rui was not only a prince, but also had outstanding abilities. Otherwise, why would Prince Ning try so hard to get rid of him, whom he considered to be his strongest opponent?
What the Duke was considering was that even though Prince Rui had lost the qualifications to compete for the throne, with his talents, he would still be a key minister of the Jin Dynasty in the future.
Su Li remembered what Pei Mingyue said to her when they were in Xiping Mountain.
From what Pei Mingyue said, it is not difficult to see the attitude of Ningyuan Marquis Mansion.
In many cases, the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion is selfish. Of course, his selfishness does not harm others.
However, Duke Ji mostly considered the interests and future of the entire Jin Dynasty.
Su Li is like the Ningyuan Marquisate in that she is selfish most of the time, but she also admires people like Duke Ji who are selfless and serve the country and the people from the bottom of her heart.
"As for Prince Ning," Duke Ji originally thought Prince Ning was quite good, but what he had been doing recently was truly ungentlemanly. "I'll have someone keep an eye on him to prevent him from harboring resentment and seeking revenge against you."
"Thank you, Grandfather."
With the Duke's words, Su Li felt much more at ease. At least he had an extra layer of security.
As they were talking, it was soon noon. Su Li had lunch at the Duke's Mansion before returning to the Champion's Mansion.
Taoist Kongxu, who was dressed as Su Li's servant, also followed him back to the Zhuangyuan Mansion.
Not seeing Prince Chun, after removing his disguise, Taoist Kongxu simply said, "When you find an opportunity, let me know."
Su Li nodded: "Okay."
"Then I will go back first..."
After Taoist Kongxu left, Su Li called Lai Zhitang again and said, "Go and keep watch near Prince Chun's mansion. See which public places Prince Chun usually goes to, such as which restaurants he goes to for meals or teahouses for tea. If you find him, report it immediately."
I didn't find any opportunity during the autumn hunt, so I can only wait and see if he will appear in a public place.
In the original novel, Prince Chun rarely appeared in public unless necessary, but now there is no other way except this.
Zhitang bowed: "Yes."
"Remember, don't get too close."
After all, he is a prince of a country. In the original novel, Prince Chun eventually became the emperor. His means and power will only be more powerful than Prince Ning and others. She must be cautious and not let him know that she is inquiring about his whereabouts.
I just hope that Prince Chun is busy and appears in public...
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