"Sicang." Yun Zishu's expression softened and her tone became serious, "What do you think of what Yunchi just said?"
"There is a possibility." Sicang's voice was calm, "Yun Chen is indeed not suitable to be the crown prince."
If a prince who is selfish, narrow-minded, stupid, lustful and has no responsibility at all becomes emperor in the future, only the innocent people in the world will suffer.
"I have actually thought about this issue before, but my father is so doting on Concubine Wu and Yun Chen that no one would suspect anything." Yun Zishu pondered, "But since Yun Chi dares to say this, I think it should be
It was the discovery of the truth.”
"The humble official will investigate." Sicang stood up and said, "This subordinate has neglected his duty."
Yun Zishu said warmly: "It has nothing to do with you."
She had just returned to the Princess Mansion not long ago, and Si Cang had not been with her as a shadow guard for a long time. So many things had happened during this period, how could he have so much time to find out all the secrets?
Moreover, they had never suspected the truth of the matter before, let alone investigated it.
"Let's talk about it later." Yun Zishu chuckled, "If the emperor really just used Concubine Wu and Yun Chen as bait, then what we should think about is, who is the heir he really likes?"
In fact, it should be easy to guess.
Today, there are only three princes under the emperor who can compete for the throne, Prince Yun Chen, King Qi Yunhui, and King Jing Yunye.
Yun Chen, born to Concubine Wu, seems to have the biggest advantage, because he is favored by the emperor and has the support of Taifu Wu's family behind him. Among the courtiers, in addition to the Xiao family who are in charge of the military, there are also An Rong, the original Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Li Wenzhong, the minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
They are all the prince's people.
However, Li Wenzhong was transferred from the household department, which was equivalent to a useless chess piece.
Currently, the people in charge of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Household Affairs are Su Muchen and Gu Qiubai respectively. One of them was promoted by the Prime Minister and the other by the Crown Prince - but in reality they were both from Sicang and Yun Zishu.
The third prince, Yunhui, was born to Concubine Wei Shu and was supported by the Prime Minister's faction.
The fifth prince, Yun Ye, was named Ming Fei by his mother. Although his status was slightly lower than that of the noble concubine and the concubine Shu, Yun Ye himself was very powerful.
The Gyeonggi Guard is run by the Gu family, Ming Fei's mother family. Mrs. Xie of the Gu family was born in a merchant family and has huge wealth in her hands. With money, she can recruit troops, recruit knowledgeable people, and win people's hearts.
There are so many things you can do with money.
If the emperor's real choice was King Jing Yunye, Yun Zishu would not be surprised at all.
"Anyway, apart from Yun Chen, there are actually only two princes left who are qualified to compete for that position." Yun Zishu pondered, "I prefer King Jing Yun Ye."
Sicang nodded: "Beizhi thinks the same way, but we can't draw a conclusion yet. Beizhi will find out the truth as soon as possible."
Yun Zishu smiled: "Don't be in a hurry, take your time."
But before Si Cang started to find out the truth, the palace's decree came.
Yang Xi came along the corridor under the guidance of Butler Cheng, entered the flower hall, and respectfully saluted Yun Zishu: "The emperor has decreed that the leader of the Shadow Pavilion should enter the palace to meet the saint."
Yun Zishu asked calmly: "For what?"
"It should be for Anjia's case." Yang Xi spoke cautiously, not daring to act like a general manager in front of the Ninth Princess, "The Criminal Department and Dali Temple investigated the case together, and so far they have not found a result that satisfies the Emperor.
So the emperor wants Shadow Pavilion to be responsible for the investigation."
Yun Zishu's expression was subtle, so she asked Shadow Pavilion to be responsible for the investigation?
Is your father really so slow that you can’t guess who was responsible for this?
Knowing that Sicang is now the person next to her, she still asked the Shadow Pavilion to investigate the case. Was she deliberately making things difficult for Sicang so that he could be accused of incompetence?
"As a humble servant, please go to the palace first." Sicang looked at Yun Zishu with a comforting look in his eyes, telling her not to worry, "I'll be back soon."
Yun Zishu nodded: "The imperial decree cannot be violated."
Si Cang nodded, glanced at Leng Shuang and Leng Yue, and turned to leave.
"Your Highness, don't worry. Even though the Commander-in-Chief is not here, my subordinates and Leng Shuang will definitely protect His Highness." Leng Yue said quickly, "Whoever dares to do harm to Your Highness will seek death."
Yun Zishu laughed: "I didn't say I was worried."
Leng Yue pursed her lips.
"Come on, let's continue eating fruits." Yun Zishu sat down in front of the stone table again and greeted Leng Yue and Leng Shuang, "It's rare to have a few quiet days, so you have to enjoy yourself in time."
Leng Shuang looked at the plates of fresh fruits on the table and hesitated for a while: "I don't dare to overstep my bounds."
"What are you transgressing?" Yun Zishu said in a leisurely voice, "I don't have many rules. As long as you are loyal to me and don't do anything that betrays me, it's okay to transgress occasionally."
Leng Yue whispered in a low voice: "Don't talk about me and Leng Shuang, no one in the entire Shadow Pavilion dares to betray the princess, otherwise the commander will definitely skin us."
Yun Zishu: "..."
…
When Sicang arrived at the imperial study, Emperor Zhaoming was reviewing the memorial.
During this period of time, he was put in a bad mood by the things that happened one after another outside, especially the things that happened in the An family and the Xiping Marquis Mansion, which made him angry and depressed. He had a cold face every day.
Everyone was very cautious and did not dare to offend Long Yan.
This mood is getting more intense as the weather gets hotter, but even so, there are still people who are not afraid of death and add fuel to the fire!
The emperor summoned Xiao Yuanting yesterday afternoon and asked about Xiao Yunheng. He learned that he had gone home to rest for a few days, but had no intention of picking up Yun Zishu, so he forcefully ordered Xiao Yuanting to pick up Zishu as soon as possible. Unexpectedly, not only did Xiao Yuanting not
In compliance with the order, he bluntly broke off with Yun Zishu.
"The Ninth Princess and Yun Heng have had too much trouble. She is no longer suitable to be the Xiao family's daughter-in-law. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." Xiao Yuanting's tone was respectful, but his attitude was firm, "Yun Heng has tried many methods at the Princess Mansion.
Trying to save him is of no use. Now the Ninth Princess openly declares that he wants Lord Nasu to serve as her husband's servant. The Xiao family cannot afford to lose face like this. I am willing to accept the letter of divorce sent by the Ninth Princess and allow Yun Heng to marry the Ninth Princess to a boy and a girl.
, each has nothing to do with it.”
Irrelevant?
What a difference!
Emperor Zhaoming looked cold and terrifying. Now not only did Yun Zishu dare to disobey the imperial edict, but the Xiao family also relied on their military power to ignore him as the emperor, and Sicang...
Sicang is the most rebellious one.
Emperor Zhaoming put down the ink pen in his hand, looked up at the man standing in the imperial study, and said in a voice as cold as frost: "Is Zishu in the princess's residence?"
"yes."
"What has she done in the past two days?"
Sicang said: "Your Highness the Princess has nothing to do. She only drinks tea, enjoys flowers and plays chess."
"She is quite leisurely." Emperor Zhaoming sneered, "She has brought shame on the royal family, but she herself seems to be nothing. Have you ever seen such a princess?"