Chu Nanzhi did not dare to make any more random guesses without any evidence, and just said: "According to the student's opinion, it is not enough to rule out the suspicion that any prince wants to murder me, maybe even an old minister.
There is a ghost in the East Palace, or perhaps the Queen Mother has people from the kings surrounding her."
She remembered that when the Chen family was poisoned, Lin Jinmu could command the imperial doctors in the palace. It would not be difficult to put people in the palace.
After her reminder, Chang Yanjue began to think deeply: "Not many people know about what happened back then, except for His Majesty and the Empress Dowager, and only Princess Shu."
Thinking of another person, Chang Lao suddenly frowned: "Concubine Ji, Jin Xiao's biological mother. She suffered a nervous breakdown after the death of Prince Ting'an. The fetus in her belly was the result of the mother beside her thinking about it."
The method was successfully delivered. Later, when the new emperor ascended the throne, the Empress Dowager took the concubine and the old nanny out from the Jiaofang Division and placed them next to her to take care of them personally. The old nanny has been dead for many years."
Staring at Chu Nanzhi with deep eyes, Chang Yanjue's tone became particularly serious: "The concubine has been mentally disturbed in recent years and talks crazy all day long. Last time Princess Shu came, I asked her carefully, the concubine
The Queen Mother did not inform the Dowager about this, and even the two female envoys who were brought back from the Jiaofang Division to look after the Dowager in the East Palace were placed in the Queen Mother's palace and have never seen outsiders in these years."
"What about the people around His Majesty?"
Chu Nanzhi asked hesitantly.
"With His Majesty?"
Chang Yanjue's brows furrowed even deeper.
He really couldn't guarantee this.
I also began to doubt my own inference just now.
"This matter is very complicated. Let's wait until the students arrive in Beijing before delving into it."
Chu Nanzhi looked at the two elders and felt quite sad, so she had to change the subject and said: "Nowadays, everyone only regards Zhuo Fu as a bloodline of the Luyanggang clan, but Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager fought against all odds to restore his title.
To make him the center of attention, is there no plan for him?"
Chang Yanjue certainly understood what she meant.
If a prince who has been removed from the throne is re-established, he will undoubtedly be jealous, especially when the new emperor ascends the throne in the future, he will be ostracized.
"Regarding this matter, I have not received a precise decree. Although I have occasionally exchanged letters with the Empress Dowager in recent years, I dare not mention Xiaoer's life experience in the letters. The last time Princess Shu came over, she only brought a sentence of "Taiwan"
The Empress Dowager’s Oral Order.”
Chang Yanjue sighed deeply: "It's hard to send her away, and even harder to pick her back up."
Nie Huai'an also lamented: "Back then, the old King Qinghe came to the capital and was assassinated on the way to the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony. Although His Majesty today is grateful for the support of the Empress Dowager and sympathizes with his cousin who was born to his aunt, he has never thought about it.
Welcoming Jinxiao back, I just secretly gave you, Mr. Chang, the Emperor's Sword when you retired to seclusion, so that he could protect the Luyan Ganglin clan from danger.
It was only in recent years that His Majesty's dragon body became weak and he had no heirs, so he confided his feelings to the Empress Dowager and wanted to welcome Jin Xiao back. But now the power of the court is no longer in His Majesty's hands, and even the old ministers of Jingling have fallen to King Nandu.
, not completely sure, neither dare to announce Jin Xiao's identity rashly, nor dare to mention welcoming him to the capital. The best way for now is to let him inherit the title with the blood of Prince Pingning of Luyan Port
, guard the southern frontier to observe the changes of the times."
"But continuing like this is not an option after all."
Chu Nanzhi had a lot of worries in her heart. At this time, in front of the two elders, she simply said: "Now all the kings are coveting the big position. Forgive me for being bold. Aren't the two elders worried that those highnesses in the capital are taking advantage of His Majesty's dragon body?"
Will there be a rebellion due to instability?”
"Let's see who dares."
Chang Yanjue immediately became furious: "The defense of the capital is now guarded by Princess Shu herself. Even if these princes have great courage, they would not dare to make any mistakes."
"You should still believe in Princess Shu's ability Nan Zhi. She will definitely ensure that the capital is safe. I'm afraid that your Majesty's bones won't be able to hold on for much longer. I heard from Erlang of the Yin family that your Majesty is coughing up blood every day and his health is getting worse."
Nie Huai'an couldn't help sighing: "Even if Jin Xiao's identity is announced now, with his current prestige, I am afraid it will be difficult to compete with King Qinghe. He will not be able to make people surrender and enter the capital smoothly. On the contrary, it will bring him
There are many hidden worries. The murderer who assassinated Emperor Ai is still an unsolved case. If nothing is ensured, Jin Xiao’s identity must not be exposed."
Emperor Ai was the posthumous title given to him after the death of the old Qinghe King Lin Tingxian. After his assassination, everyone suspected that it was the accomplices of Lin Tingyu, the Second Highness of Prince Changrong who initiated the palace coup. Later, they arrested and searched his accomplices.
The people in Tingwei Mansion tried their best to torture him, but they didn't find out his whereabouts.
"Do you think there is a possibility that the same people who assassinated Emperor Ai back then are the same people who want to murder Lin Dalang now?"
Chu Nanzhi always felt that there was something fishy behind this matter.
Being able to assassinate the emperor during the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony, and now the person who framed Lin Jinxiao can have many people cover up for him, which shows that his prestige is extraordinary.
There must not be many people in the world with such great strength.
Chang Yanjue and Nie Huai'an both shook their heads in confusion: "It's hard to make false claims without evidence."
Nie Huaian smiled bitterly and said: "Nan Zhi, although Chang Lao and I can accompany you when you enter the capital this time, there are many eyes and ears in the capital, so we cannot accompany you into the palace. When the time comes, we will summon you and the little treasures through the Empress Dowager.
, you can talk to her more about the doubts in your heart, and also explore her old man's tone by the way, so that you and your wife can make plans next."
"Students note."
Chu Nanzhi knew that many things could only be said here, and it would be inconvenient to say more in Beijing.
However, Chang Yanjue did not ask about this matter again, but instead said: "You are Jinxiao's wife now. If it is convenient after entering the palace, you can take the babies to visit the dowager. She loves children the most in her life."
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It was unrealistic for them to recognize each other at the moment, but he was heartbroken when he thought that when he was the Crown Prince and Tutor, every time he saw the Crown Princess, such a gentle and dignified lady of the family was driven into a crazy woman.
"The student noted it down."
Chu Nanzhi originally thought that she would not have a mother-in-law in this life, but she did not expect that her mother-in-law is still alive in the world and is a madman. This is really a hard job.
Just thinking about how well Lin Jinxiao treated her, and how miserable Concubine Ji was, she couldn't help but feel some sympathy in her heart, and began to think about whether she could visit Concubine Ji after entering the palace.
After all, someone who has been a princess will not be as cunning and difficult to get along with as Mrs. Chen once she is cured.
After chatting about things, Chu Nanzhi stood up immediately and said as it was getting late, "Lin Dalang personally organized the banquet today. I'm afraid the preparations are almost done, so the two of us will go together to try his craftsmanship."
"What, the banquet he organized personally?"
Chang Yanjue's eyes were full of contempt: "He is a rough guy, how can he know how to cook? Isn't this intentional to harm the old man and you, Mr. Nie? You can eat it yourself, and we will go back now."
Nie Huaian also had a bitter look on his face: "What kind of thing did Jin Xiao do today? How come he wants to cook by himself? I've never heard of him having any cooking skills?"
"Ahem, you might as well go over and try it. The students and the little ones are all lucky enough to have tasted the jasmine shrimp and tofu soup he made. It is indeed delicious, and you will not be disappointed."
Chu Nanzhi was embarrassed to tell the reason why Lin Jinxiao cooked in person, but Mr. Chang always belittled the pretty boy so much that she couldn't help but feel protective of him and sincerely invited the two elders to come with him.
Seeing the sincerity on her face, Mr. Chang and Mr. Nie reluctantly followed her to the living room.