Chapter 449 Good news from southern Yunnan
Xiao Wanzhen's emotions were surging, and after a while, she finally made a decision.
"Okay, I'll find a way to investigate Zhao Shuning's escape. If you need any other help, just let me know. I'll do my best to help. I just hope that in the future... you can say a few good words for me in front of the new monarch."
Xiao Baozhu nodded without hesitation.
The two sisters discussed it again. Xiao Baozhu reminded Xiao Wanzhen that she should pretend to be sick during this period of time, so that Lu Ziyang would think that she was poisoned, so as to avoid the other party's next attack.
Xiao Wanzhen had originally planned this.
She couldn't touch Lu Ziyang for now, but when she had time in the future, she would kill her husband with her own hands and sacrifice her own family for the sake of justice.
Xiao Wanzhen left the princess's mansion, and Lu Zhiran came out from behind.
She heard everything the two of them had said just now.
The prince's cruelty made Xiao Wanzhen completely turn to them, which was also a gain.
"Sister Ran, do you think the Fourth Princess can really find evidence of Zhao Shuning's escape?"
Lu Zhiran had no hope for this. "The Crown Prince is very careful in his work. He would never leave any evidence behind for such an important matter."
Xiao Baozhu was immediately puzzled, "Then why did you teach me to say that?"
Lu Zhiran smiled and said, "If the Fourth Princess fails to accomplish this, she will definitely find ways to make up for it in other ways and want to do her best to make some contributions."
Xiao Wanzhen is a princess after all. Xiao Yanqing had spent countless manpower and resources to win the throne. Even if he is dead now, some resources may still be there.
They tried to win over Xiao Wanzhen, perhaps she could provide them with some other help.
If this is true, it would be a pleasant surprise.
If it doesn't work, it's understandable.
After all, helping Xiao Wanzhen was just a matter of convenience.
Lu Zhiran then asked about Emperor Defeng's illness, and Xiao Baozhu lowered her voice.
"I left Ah Sheng in the palace. She now gives Father acupuncture every day. If all goes well, in a few days, the poisonous insects in Father's body will be forced out, and then Father will be able to recover."
This news is undoubtedly exciting.
Lu Zhiran's brows also relaxed.
A few days ago, Xiao Baozhu quietly brought Jiang Nansheng into the palace. After taking Emperor Defeng's pulse, she gave the answer: all the abnormal behaviors of Emperor Defeng before were due to being poisoned by a Gu.
This kind of Gu is called the "Qiansi Gu". Anyone who is infected by it will be manipulated like a puppet.
This poison was extremely powerful, but fortunately, the insect planted by Emperor Defeng might not have matured yet, so its toxicity was slightly weaker. Emperor Defeng was sometimes lucid and sometimes confused.
He was poisoned for a relatively short period of time, which gave Jiang Nansheng the opportunity to perform.
If the time was longer and the poison was stronger, even if Hua Tuo were alive, he would be powerless.
Jiang Nansheng didn't dare to say anything definite, but it undoubtedly gave Xiao Baozhu great confidence and hope.
Lu Zhiran asked about Imperial Concubine Rou again, and Xiao Baozhu comforted her, "Don't worry, Sister Ran, Imperial Concubine Rou is fine, there's nothing wrong with her. I go into the palace every day and discipline the servants, and they don't dare to treat Imperial Concubine Rou's food harshly anymore."
Apart from the poorer living and eating conditions, everything was normal for Concubine Rou.
The Crown Prince wanted to hold Concubine Rou as a hostage, so naturally he couldn't let anything happen to her. Therefore, the palace servants would at most send her inferior food, but they didn't dare to use any other means of torture.
After Xiao Baozhu left, she vented her anger on the palace servants, and they became much more obedient. They no longer dared to treat them badly in terms of food, and they also sent them charcoal for heating.
Concubine Rou is also very capable.
She did not cry, and even though she was depressed, she never collapsed.
She firmly believes that only by living well can there be hope.
After hearing what Xiao Baozhu said, Lu Zhiran felt relieved of most of her worries.
"Based on the time, Lin Zheng's Saker Falcon should have returned as well."
They all wanted to know what was happening in Southern Yunnan Prefecture.
Xiao Baozhu had just said this when Lin Zheng brought good news the next day.
The Southern Yunnan Prefecture destroyed the Kingdom of Nanyue and won a great victory!
The letter also mentioned Sun Muzhi's reinforcements.
Xiao Baozhu held the letter and cried with joy.
"Sister Ran, did you see that? The Diannan Prefecture had no intention of rebellion. They destroyed the Nanyue Kingdom! My Seventh Brother is fine, and Sun Muzhi is also fine! They will be leaving for Beijing soon!"
Lu Zhiran's heart suddenly began beating wildly, and then a strong sense of joy filled her chest.
Her eyes were also blurred by tears.
All the fears and worries I had been living with for some time finally came true at this moment.
"That's great, that's great."
She had lost her ability to speak and could only repeat these words over and over again.
Finally, the two hugged each other and cried bitterly.
Xiao Baozhu wiped away her tears and said impatiently, "I will show this letter to Father right now. Once Father sees it, he will definitely no longer doubt my Seventh Brother or the King of Southern Yunnan."
Lu Zhiran's mind, which was overwhelmed by joy, slowly regained some rationality.
"etc."
I don't know what she thought of, but her face suddenly changed and she no longer had the joy she had just now.
Xiao Baozhu was puzzled, "Sister Ran, what's wrong with you? Is there something wrong with this letter?"
Lu Zhiran shook her head, "There's nothing wrong with this letter."
This is Xiao Yanci's handwritten letter, with his personal seal on the back.
"This news is good news for us, but it's extremely bad news for the Crown Prince! He will definitely not sit idly by and watch His Highness return triumphantly."
Xiao Baozhu's mind suddenly became clear.
Lu Zhiran said with a serious expression, "Once the Crown Prince learns of this news, he will definitely go all out and kill the Emperor, then quickly ascend the throne."
He has ascended the throne and the overall situation has been decided. Even if Xiao Yanci leads the army back in triumph, he can't do anything, otherwise it would be considered treason.
"Besides, he will not let His Highness return safely."
Now that Xiao Yanci is dead, all his contributions to the recovery of the Kingdom of Nanyue will be insignificant, and he will no longer have any worries.
Xiao Baozhu also figured this out.
Among the triumphant army was not only the seventh brother, but also Sun Muzhi.
Given the Eighth Prince's ruthless nature, he will definitely wipe out the roots and leave no future troubles.
Her face suddenly turned pale and her hands and feet became cold.
She was not smart enough and was completely confused at this moment.
"Sister Ran, what should we do now?"
Lu Zhiran looked at Xiao Baozhu, "Baozhu, listen carefully, you must ensure the emperor's safety! Nothing can happen to the emperor."
Once Emperor Defeng died, if they wanted to overthrow Xiao Yanlin, they would probably be charged with treason.
Xiao Baozhu nodded repeatedly, "Father is here now... He is safe, nothing will happen to him."
"We must also ensure the safety of our mother."
Xiao Baozhu nodded again and again, "Don't worry, even if you don't tell me, I won't let anything happen to her. Besides this, what else can I do?"
Lu Zhiran didn't say anything for a while. She paced back and forth in the room, her mind racing.
This is a life-and-death battle, and there can't be any mistakes, otherwise, all of them will be doomed.
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