Chapter 443 The Relationship between Zhao Hu and Zhao Shuning
Xiao Baozhu shook her head awkwardly. "I didn't see her face clearly, but I saw her figure clearly. It was exactly like Zhao Shuning."
Lu Zhiran was silent for a moment and didn't say anything.
Seeing this, Xiao Baozhu thought that she didn't believe what she said, so she explained more eagerly.
"Sister Ran, believe me, I really think that person looks a lot like Zhao Shuning! Not only is she similar in appearance, but she also happens to be a doctor. Oh, and her last name is also Zhao! Isn't this all too coincidental? With so many coincidences, there must be something fishy going on!"
Xiao Baozhu kept muttering, and Lu Zhiran only caught one message.
Zhao Shuning also has the surname Zhao.
Admittedly, there are many people with the surname Zhao, but at this point, any clue deserves to be over-interpreted.
It is better to think too much than to miss the truth because of a momentary fluke.
Lu Zhiran quickly recalled Zhao Shuning's life and family background in her mind, but she had never known about it before, and now she couldn't remember it even if she tried hard.
She turned and began to think about the situation of the Zhao family.
The information about sending people to investigate flashed back into his mind.
Something that was originally ignored was now brought up again.
Xiao Yanlin's uncle, Zhao Hu, once worked in Xiping, but was punished by military law and beaten to death for neglecting his duties and for forcibly taking advantage of a decent woman.
Zhao Shuning's age just matches this.
Could it be that Zhao Shuning is Zhao Hu's descendant?
Lu Zhiran suddenly spoke up, "Baozhu, don't you think Zhao Shuning looks a bit like the prince?"
Xiao Baozhu was stunned.
She had never thought about this question before, but when Lu Zhiran reminded her, she put the two people together and really found the similarities.
"Really? Their facial features are somewhat similar, especially their eyes, they look very similar! Could it be that Zhao Shuning is Zhao Zhaoyi's illegitimate child? Doesn't that mean she's cheating on my father?"
Xiao Baozhu's imagination was so wild that Lu Zhiran was left in a state of confusion.
Zhao Zhaoyi lived in the harem all year round and had never been to Xiping. Her age and status did not match Zhao Shuning's.
After she expressed her guess, Xiao Baozhu suddenly understood.
"That's right, it must be like this! Then Zhao Shuning must be Zhao Hu's daughter. If not, Eighth Brother wouldn't have gone to the trouble of rescuing Zhao Shuning from death row."
Lu Zhiran's eyes were dark. "We haven't verified this yet, but I think it's definitely true. It's a pity that General Gu is imprisoned. Otherwise, he would definitely be able to provide more clues."
At least, Gu Qishan had seen Zhao Hu before, and might have some associations based on his appearance.
Xiao Baozhu immediately said, "It's not difficult. I'll go find General Gu and ask him in person."
Lu Zhiran frowned, "Are you in trouble? If we alert the enemy, it will be bad."
Xiao Baozhu patted her chest and assured, "I'm not robbing a prison. I'm just asking a question. It's not a difficult task. It's impossible for others to have super hearing."
After hearing this, Lu Zhiran no longer objected.
"Okay."
It would also be a good opportunity to see how Gu Qishan is doing in prison and whether he has been tortured.
Xiao Baozhu didn't have the ability to rescue him, but she could still make his life easier in prison.
She was an impetuous person, so she went there immediately while it was still early.
At dusk, she hurried back with a message.
"Sister Ran, it's confirmed. Zhao Shuning is Zhao Hu's descendant! General Gu said this himself!"
When Gu Qishan sent people to investigate Zhao Hu, he vaguely felt that he had seen this familiar feeling in someone before, but he just couldn't remember who it was.
When Xiao Baozhu mentioned Zhao Hu and Zhao Shuning, the vague feeling in Gu Qishan's heart disappeared instantly, and everything suddenly became clear.
The two faces overlapped almost instantly.
Gu Qishan gave a very firm answer.
Lu Zhiran's eyes darkened. "Then everything makes sense."
Although Zhao Shuning was born in a small peasant family in Xiping, she was literate and had learned medical skills. All of this was due to her identity.
The Zhao family must have found out her identity long ago, so they provided help secretly.
I just don’t know whether Zhao Shuning knew his identity before?
She probably didn't know.
If she knew that she had such a powerful backer, she would probably behave differently in the Chu family.
But it doesn't matter anymore.
"Sister Ran, what should we do? How do we expose them?"
Zhao Shuning was executed by order of Emperor Defeng himself, but Xiao Yanlin rescued her, changed her appearance, and appeared in the palace openly. This was clearly an act of deceiving the emperor and was a big handle that was delivered to his doorstep.
When this matter was revealed, coupled with the Zhao family's crime of oppressing the people, Xiao Yanlin could no longer serve as the crown prince.
Xiao Baozhu was so excited that she wanted to rush into the palace and complain to Emperor Defeng.
Lu Zhiran looked thoughtful, "We need to think carefully about this matter. We must hit the target immediately, otherwise you will be in danger."
Xiao Baozhu also calmed down at once. Thinking of Xiao Yanlin's somewhat cold eyes, she couldn't help but feel a chill.
The two were discussing this when a trusted maid knocked on the door. "Princess, someone from Qiuyue Pavilion sent this jade hairpin, saying that the night-blooming cereus has bloomed."
These words were incoherent and Lu Zhiran didn't understand what they meant, but Xiao Baozhu's eyes suddenly lit up, revealing an unconcealable surprise.
She took the jade hairpin and examined it several times in her hands to confirm its authenticity. Then she said, "Send someone back quickly. Prepare tea in the old pavilion so we can enjoy the moon together!"
The trusted maidservant left after receiving the order.
Xiao Baozhu looked at Lu Zhiran with joy and lowered her voice, "Sister Ran, Ah Sheng is back!"
Qiuyue Pavilion is her and Jiang Nansheng's secret base.
The blooming of the night-blooming cereus is a code word for the two to meet.
When Xiao Baozhu left the palace, she would invite Jiang Nansheng to the Qiuyue Pavilion for a "secret meeting".
And this green jade hairpin was also given by her to Jiang Nansheng.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhiran also showed joy on her face.
Jiang Nansheng's return couldn't be better. At least, she might be able to help with Emperor Defeng's illness.
Xiao Baozhu was about to go to the appointment immediately, and Lu Zhiran also went with her.
She still disguised herself as a maid and quietly followed Xiao Baozhu out the door.
The two arrived at Qiuyue Pavilion, and Xiao Baozhu went straight to the third floor.
"A Sheng!"
Xiao Baozhu pushed open the door of the wing room and hugged the person. Jiang Nansheng quickly put his hands up to block her, "Baozhu, I'm dirty."
They had been traveling all the way, and her clothes were dirty, her hair was messy, her skin was tanned, and her eyes were bloodshot. She looked exhausted.
They encountered many twists and turns along the way, which delayed their return to Beijing. As soon as they entered the city, they were in a hurry to send a message to Xiao Baozhu and had no time to wash up properly.
Xiao Baozhu didn't care about the fact that she was dirty, she just felt heartbroken.
"You always make yourself so embarrassed every time you go out. You are not allowed to go out anymore."
Jiang Nansheng looked at her lovingly and smiled, "Okay, okay, I'll do as you say."
Xiao Baozhu didn't believe it at all. She had fooled herself like this in the past.
But now was not the time to reminisce about the past. Xiao Baozhu pulled her to sit down and said, "Ah Sheng, I have something important to discuss with you..."
Only then did she notice that there was another person in the box.
It’s Lin Zheng.
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