Once the Crown Prince Joins In

Facing Zhu Chanyi's strange expression, Su Xinyi understood what she was thinking.

The two looked at each other and laughed instantly.

Zhu Chanyi turned her head slightly and said to Su Xinyi: "I asked my grandfather, why is Taishi Li so troublesome? It would be fine if King Xiang really has great talent and strategy. Look at it since he brought Fuyun into the capital. After having this savior, King Xiang, who used to be somewhat smart and motivated, completely trapped him in the backyard of Prince Xiang's Mansion and couldn't escape. Now when the capital mentions King Xiang, who can remember what he was like before? Taishi Li is smart and capable all his life. , why do you become confused now that you are old?”

Although Su Xinyi lived an extra life, he really didn't understand this kind of elder from three dynasties, so he shook his head.

Zhu Chanyi said: "My grandfather said that if Grand Master Li is not safe at the end of the festival, the Li family may really be overthrown. In this case, it will be difficult to talk about Concubine Li and her son."

Su Xinyi was a little surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect Zheng Guogong to have such a guess in private, but when he thought about it carefully, it actually made some sense.

She thought for a while and said: "I don't think the emperor would be angry with Concubine Li and her son. If you think about the affairs of the queen mother's family, the queen was not involved. Isn't it safe and sound?"

Zhu Chanyi sighed, "That's why people don't know what to do."

The heart of an emperor really dare not make wild guesses.

"Xin Yi, what do you think my father will do about what King Yi committed this time?"

"I don't know. It depends on the weight of the evidence Mr. Shang brought back from the south."

"Speaking of this, it really makes people want to dig Lu Minglin out of the coffin and whip his body. King Yi has done so many evil things, why would he rather die than take the blame for him? My grandfather said that those who disappeared from the granary The food can feed the border troops for two years."

"So many?" Su Xinyi was surprised. His Highness had never mentioned this before.

"No, I think back when the prince led the army to raise money for military rations, my grandfather went out of his way to borrow rations from various guards. Some people who usually have a small grudge would take the opportunity to make a few sarcastic remarks. I get angry just thinking about it."

Su Xinyi didn't know this either, because the Su family currently did not lead troops and had no contact with the various guards. However, it was different when the Zhu family had Duke Zheng here.

Listening to what Zhu Chanyi said, he sighed and said, "I know there were a lot of difficulties in raising military rations, but I didn't expect that the old Duke would suffer such injustice. No wonder my father and His Highness respect the old Duke."

Zhu Chanyi was a little embarrassed, saying this as if she was asking for credit from her grandfather, and said hurriedly: "I just said casually, this is not because of King Yi's incident, and you don't need to take it to heart. Who sends troops to fight? My grandfather has been used to not worrying about military rations his whole life, so it’s not a big deal.”

Su Xinyi looked at Zhu Chanyi and said, "This matter about King Yi, no wonder the old Duke is so dedicated. With this grudge, it is really difficult to calm down. The border between the two rivers has always been the most productive place in Southern Qi, and it is the food for the court." Bags cannot be underestimated or ignored."

"My grandfather said that when Lord Shang Yanshang was investigating the case in the south, he encountered danger several times. This is because King Yi did not want Lord Shang to investigate the case. Moreover, although Lu Minglin died, Feng Ping The guardhouse is not an iron plate. My grandfather said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already infiltrated the building with his own hands. The evidence Lord Shang later obtained probably has something to do with this."

Su Xinyi thought for a while, looked at Zhu Chanyi and said, "This matter of Fengping Weijing needs to be cleared from top to bottom."

"That's for sure. The Lu family is definitely over. Don't even think about the position of commander, but it's hard to say who will take over."

Su Xinyi felt that His Majesty would definitely have a suitable candidate in mind, but no one dared to say who His Majesty would appoint.

The two of them chatted slowly. Over in the main hall, before the queen's summons was announced, Tu Jingjia and You Xiangzhe came together. This was a rare sight.

Tu Jingjia smiled at Su Xinyi and Zhu Chanyi. Su Xinyi felt a little helpless from Zhongpin. It seemed that You Xiangzhe walked with her on purpose.

"I've met the Crown Princess."

Tu Jingjia and You Xiangzhe came forward to greet him.

"Sixth brother and sister, ninth brother and sister, don't be too polite. Sit down and talk." Although Su Xinyi had a bad impression of You Xiangzhi, she couldn't show it now.

You Xiangzhi, who was dressed in the imperial concubine's uniform, did not look as elegant as when she first came to the capital. After getting married, she also restrained her thoughts and naturally could not do any frivolous behavior.

Zhu Chanyi also greeted the two of them, everyone sat down again, and the palace became quiet for a while.

With the addition of You Xiangzhi, no matter what I say, I can't be casual.

Zhu Chanyi glanced at Tu Jingjia, smiled and spoke first, "I heard that Sixth Brother's new mission is coming. He will be very busy after the New Year. Congratulations to Sixth Sister-in-law first."

Tu Jingjia pursed her lips and smiled, "The seventh brother and sister were joking. I don't know about the new mission, but I heard the prince mention it casually, but we have to wait for news about the outcome."

King Jing married Tu Jingjia, and Concubine Qi Xian was a good person. Because Tu Jingjia had such a relationship with Su Xinyi, she was always very close to her. King Jing used to be neutral, but after getting married, she gradually became closer to Dong Gong.

King Jing changed his posts several times, and he also rotated around the six departments. Today he would do some odd jobs here, and tomorrow he would work there. Anyway, he would go wherever His Majesty asked him to go, and he was not afraid of hard work. , King Jing's temperament is too reckless, and he will inevitably complain in front of His Majesty, so it is said that Your Majesty has new ideas about his mission.

Su Xinyi knew that His Highness the Crown Prince was also responsible for this. Prince Jing showed his kindness to the East Palace, and His Highness the Crown Prince would not refuse. Therefore, although Prince Jing did not accomplish many major things, he did learn something from the Six Departments.

The veterans of the Sixth Department were all very naughty. With a temper like King Jing's, he often suffered losses and got angry, which really tempered his temper.

"Don't be afraid of waiting for the news. Sixth Brother is willing to endure hardships and work hard. He can work well wherever he changes." Zhu Chanyi said. In fact, she also hopes that King Rong can stay in Beijing next year. Although the princesses have not made any news yet, she also It's not that I have to fight for the first, but I just feel that if I have a child first, maybe King Rong's temper will be calmer. It's scary all the time like now.

You Xiangzhe sat aside and listened, not intending to interrupt, but when she carefully observed the expressions of several people, she found that no matter whether it was Zhu Chanyi or Tu Jingjia, whether it was King Jing or King Rong, they all had a good relationship with Dong Gong.

This reminded her again of the person she married, well, he was on the opposite side of the prince.

You Xiangzhe thought about the current predicament of Concubine Li and her son. She thought that at this point, Prince Xiang was still obsessed with keeping Fuyun, without even realizing that he might be in trouble.

She, a little girl, didn't know much about these political affairs, but listening to the casual words of Su Xinyi and the others made her feel the differences between people.

There is something that even if you stand on tiptoes, stretch your arms, and work hard, you cannot get it.

Whether it is the Zhu family or the Tu family, they are both richer than her natal family and have a higher status in the capital. If her mother could always keep in touch with His Highness the Crown Prince and maintain a good relationship, then why should she be in such a mess now?

Looking at Su Xinyi again, he is obviously related to her, but he is not as close to her as he is to Zhu Chanyi.

You Xiangzhe lowered her eyes slightly, wondering why her life was so miserable. No matter which path she took or how much effort she put into it, the final result was always unsatisfactory.

This time, everyone did not wait for Ji Yun, so Aunt Zhao came over to invite them to the main hall.

Entering the main hall, the Queen was sitting on a high throne. Su Xinyi could not see clearly the Queen's expression, but she could also feel that the atmosphere in the hall was not good.

The four people came forward to greet me and said, "Greetings to the Queen Mother, Queen Mother."

"Get up."

When the Queen's voice came, Su Xinyi felt a little tired. It seemed that Concubine Li was not only unhappy with the Queen this time, she was probably quite unhappy.

The queen's eyes swept over several people, and finally glanced at Su Xinyi, and then slowly said: "Today is a family banquet, so you are well-intentioned in coming to greet me early in the morning."

Everyone was busy saying they didn't dare.

Su Xinyi felt that the queen's mood was not right. Concubine Li Guifei must have done something. Just as she was thinking this, she heard the queen say again: "You go to pay your respects to your respective mothers and concubines first, and come back during the luncheon."

Zhu Chanyi is the Queen's biological daughter-in-law, so she doesn't have to leave. The Crown Princess Su Xinyi has always been close to the Queen, and the Crown Prince's biological mother died young, so she has to stay in Yuanhui Palace.

The only ones left were Tu Jingjia and You Xiangzhe. She keenly felt that the queen should be targeting You Xiangzhe, but she couldn't make it obvious, so she just took Tu Jingjia along with them.

Tu Jingjia immediately said: "The queen is compassionate, and the daughter-in-law is grateful."

You Xiangzhe took a step slower, but this time he was not as fussy as before. He also said a few words and then left with Tu Jingjia.

After the two left, the palace suddenly became quiet.

Seeing that the queen didn't look good, Zhu Chanyi glanced at Xin Yi subconsciously. Their eyes met, and then they quickly separated.

Zhu Chanyi racked her brains to think of what she should say to make her mother-in-law happy. She didn't know how Concubine Li had offended her. It was really annoying that she couldn't prescribe the right medicine.

It’s Chinese New Year, can’t Concubine Li let everyone live a quiet life?

When Su Xinyi was thinking about how to speak, she heard the queen speak first, "Mother Zhao, take the people to prepare for the lunch first."

Aunt Zhao hurriedly bowed in agreement and led the palace attendants to retreat.

After everyone left, the queen looked at Su Xinyi and asked, "Is Guangping County Prince's Palace really going to..."

The queen didn't say the rest of her words, but Zhu Chanyi understood what she meant.

When Su Xinyi heard this, she understood a little bit. She guessed that both the Queen and Concubine Li had direct relatives involved in accidents, so they would definitely stab each other. However, Li Ji had already been exiled, and if he could not return to the capital, it was just a failure of his plan. .

But Yan Qiongsi's matter was not that simple, and it later implicated King Yi in many matters.

Although Li Ji's matter was also related to King Yi, it was an attempted conspiracy.

However, Yan Qiongsi's matter was completely settled. Concubine Li probably vented her anger at her brother's inability to return to Beijing, so she fired harder at the queen.

Su Xinyi's mind was spinning rapidly. She looked up at the Queen and said slowly: "Mother, this matter involves the hunting ground, and later Princess Runyi and Princess Yi were discovered in a private meeting. Among them, she How many things were involved will only be known after the Ministry of Punishment interrogates. If you ask me now, I really can't answer."

The queen could think of how there could be a conclusion now, but it was difficult to calm down.

"That's all, I just asked casually, so you don't have to take it to heart." The queen sighed and said.

Zhu Chanyi said at this time: "Mother, did Concubine Li say something in front of you again? You don't have to take it to heart. The current situation of the Li family is difficult to say. Just wait and see. That's right. My daughter-in-law feels that Concubine Li is just talking fast and making you feel uncomfortable."

"It's hard to walk? What happened to the Li family again?" The queen asked keenly grasping the key point.

Zhu Chanyi said in a slightly gossipy tone: "Mrs. Li and Mrs. Li are not getting along. Grand Master Li and Mrs. Li want to use Li Qingyi to marry, but Mr. Li and his wife are not willing, so there will be a quarrel. "

"I remember you told me that Li Qingyi's marriage has been decided?"

"Mother, you remember correctly. I am Yu. You told me about this. This is not the revelation of Li Ji's affairs. If Grand Master Li wants to stabilize the Li family, the fastest way is to marry. Can the children of Li's family be implicated by Li Ji? There is no such thing as a good marriage, so Mrs. Li is jealous of her second wife’s child and deliberately causes trouble in the marriage.”

"Then Li Qingyi got married? I wish I hadn't heard the news." The queen thought about it carefully. Li Qingyi was once the niece Li Guifei liked. If she got married, she should know some news.

"Originally, the wedding date was set a year ago, but Mrs. Li didn't interfere. I heard that she deliberately wrote a letter to the Zeng family in Shangjing to cancel the engagement. The Zeng family was so angry that someone came to question it, so Mrs. Li was furious and said Mrs. Li started making trouble, and when she heard that there was a family separation, Mrs. Li became very angry."

Su Xinyi had heard some rumors, but she really couldn't help with the Li family's affairs, at least not now. With Li Qingyi's matter, even if she wanted to help, it was not now, otherwise it would be harming her instead of saving her.

She thought about it and looked up at the Queen, "Queen Mother, you said that the Li family is now at odds with each other, and Mr. Li's family is still upright. Do you want to help at this time?"

The queen was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xin Yi, "You mean, you want me to help the second wife of the Li family and deliberately create trouble for Concubine Li?"

Su Xinyi thought that there was nothing wrong with saying that, and said, "What do you think? As long as the Li family is no longer a piece of bricks, we can be separated. I think that the Li family's internal strife should be the last thing Concubine Li wants." Things to see.”

The queen immediately became energetic. Yes, Concubine Li has always been proud of the Li family. If the Li family falls apart, let's see how she can have the dignity to brag about her natal family in front of her!

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