Princess Rong's expression was slightly uncomfortable. She actually regretted what she said just now. How could she say it so easily while listening to politics behind the curtain? If it got to the ears of the emperor, Long Yan would be furious and punish her for contempt of imperial power.
Especially when there is a competitor from Prince Rong's Palace next to him.
"Princess Rong and Prince Sheng, please go back." Aunt Shi said with blessing, "The Crown Princess has issued a strict order not to see anyone in the past few days."
Princess Rong turned her head and glanced at Dong Lingsheng. The latter obviously didn't want to leave, but for a while they barged in without any reasonable reason.
Break in?
Princess Rong's heart moved slightly, and she raised her eyebrows and looked at Aunt Shi: "Anyway, I am his elder, and the Crown Princess's continued avoidance of meeting her will only make people think more and cause more turmoil in the court."
Aunt Shi didn't speak.
"If it's not convenient to see the prince, it's okay to meet the prince." Princess Rong raised her chin, "Please convey to Aunt Shi that we are just here to visit the prince. If the prince keeps missing, we have reason to be suspicious.
The Crown Princess has evil intentions and is holding the Crown Prince hostage to order the princes."
Aunt Shi hesitated for a moment, then Fu Shen said: "Princess Rong, please wait a moment. Lao Luo will go and ask the Crown Princess for instructions."
When Princess Rong heard this, a look of pride flashed in her eyes: "I, Princess Rong, are waiting for you here."
Aunt Shi turned around and left, quickly arriving outside the study room in the main courtyard.
At this time, Yun Zishu was sitting in front of the case reading the book, and Sicang was leaning on the couch, holding a bowl of medicine in his hand. The Nuan Pavilion was filled with a strong smell of medicine.
After Aunt Shi came in to report, Yun Zishu's voice was calm: "Only Princess Rong and Dongling Sheng are here for the time being?"
"Yes." Aunt Shi nodded, "Prince Sheng also brought some medicinal materials."
"Ignore it," Yun Zishu ordered, "Just say that I have to take care of the prince and don't have time to go out to meet anyone, so let them go back."
"yes."
Yun Zishu raised her eyes and looked at her: "Aunt Shi has served in the palace for many years. She should be good at acting, right?"
Aunt Shi was stunned: "The Crown Princess means..."
"You can look a little sadder and write sadness on your face." Yun Zishu smiled lightly, "But you have to pretend to be relaxed."
Aunt Shi was silent for a moment, then understood what she meant, and bowed respectfully: "Prince Princess, don't worry, I know what to do."
After saying this, he resigned and left.
"Then we'll see who loses control first." Yun Zishu put down the memorial and turned to look at Sicang, "But the Queen hasn't sent anyone to inquire yet, which is beyond my expectation."
Sicang took a sip of the decoction and said with a deep eyebrow: "Don't pay attention to the queen's thoughts, but the emperor has not made any move so far. What do Shu'er think?"
Yun Zishu pondered: "Maybe he knows that your injury is not serious?"
Sicang said: "Why would he know?"
"Concubine Gua will tell him." Yun Zishu replied subconsciously, then frowned slightly, "Concubine Gua should be able to divine it, or...she always knew that the poison you were poisoned is not fatal?"
The prince was assassinated and poisoned. The emperor could not ignore it unless he knew that Sicang's injury was not serious. As the king of a country and the most noble person in the palace, if he really wanted to know something, he could just ask the imperial doctor.
Know.
Yun Zishu told the imperial doctor not to tell others, but that didn't mean that the imperial doctor could hide the truth from the emperor. But rather than asking the imperial doctor, Yun Zishu felt that the emperor was more likely to know the truth from Concubine Gua.
"Both Prince Rong's Mansion and Prince Cheng's Mansion are here in such a hurry, which shows that they are very eager to know how your injury is." Yun Zishu smiled deeply, "In contrast, there is no movement in the palace... I can't help but wonder at this time,
The assassination probably came from the palace."
Considering the power of the Prince's Mansion, no matter which side the assassin comes from, it should not be difficult to find out, unless the other party is more powerful or hidden deeper.
Si Cang raised his eyes and looked at her, his eyes dark and lustrous: "Shu'er has the same idea as me."
"It seems that I need to choose a time to enter the palace." Yun Zishu's tone was calm and deep, "I want to know what Concubine Gua wants to do."
When dealing with people like Concubine Gua, a more direct approach may be more effective than guessing.
"Enter the palace?" Sicang's expression changed slightly, "Shu'er——"
"You want to stop me?" Yun Zishu's eyes were indifferent and her tone of voice was indifferent, "When you made your own decisions and took action, you didn't ask for my opinion."
Sicang pursed his lips: "I know my mistake, Shu'er, don't be angry. How about I accept the punishment?"
Yun Zishu was silent for a moment and said in a calm tone: "Isn't it because you used a trick to get yourself injured just to take this opportunity to let me come out of the inner palace and become a crown princess with real power?"
Sicang said nothing.
"The imperial palace can be a dragon's den and a tiger's den, but you still have to break in. Otherwise, how will I know whether I have the ability to hold this power?" Yun Zishu smiled lightly, "Since you have this idea, you should not treat me as a human being.
A weak woman with no strength to tie a chicken."
Sicang was speechless.
They had been dependent on each other since they were young, and Zishu wanted to know herself when she understood him. Even if Sicang was calm and emotionless in front of outsiders, he could still hide it in front of Zishu.
He did have this idea, he wanted Zishu to take the real power legitimately, and he didn't want to see her stay quietly in the inner house after arriving in Dongyou. But at the same time, he couldn't restrain his worry about her, he couldn't help but
He wanted to protect her airtight, and was afraid that she would be in danger, so he didn't dare to let her go completely, and he didn't dare to let her face the malicious intentions and conspiracies outside alone.
Si Cang knew that he shouldn't be so hesitant, but the more he cared, the more he worried about gains and losses, and the deeper he loved, the more he was afraid of losing...
The Nuang Pavilion was quiet for a while, and Yun Zishu's eyes fell on the decoction in Sicang's hand: "I have never seen anyone drink the medicine as if it were tea. Isn't it bitter?"
Sicang came back to his senses, drank the bowl in one breath, and said in a soft voice: "As long as Shu'er is around, bitter medicine can also taste sweet."
The corner of Yun Zishu's mouth twitched, and she was indifferent to his flattering words. She just noticed that his complexion was obviously better than the previous two days, and she felt relieved.
"Although I am not interested in those so-called past and present lives, and I do not want to dig out the truth that has passed hundreds of years, but now I have to wonder whether Concubine Gua has any connection with Emperor Wen and Queen Dongshu." Yun Zishu
His tone was calm, "Guessing riddles is a waste of time. I have no interest in playing tricks with her."
Si Cang was slightly startled: "Shu'er, why did you suddenly..."
"Why do you suddenly think of Emperor Wen and Queen Dongshu?" Yun Zishu smiled faintly, "I have been searching for clues in my heart for the past three days. After thinking about it, I always feel that all the answers should lie with Concubine Gua."