Jia Mu and Wang Xifeng left, and Yingchun was left alone in the room, accompanied by Tanchun.
"Thank you very much!" Yingchun tried to stand up to express her thanks.
"Have a rest and don't move!" Tan Chun stepped forward quickly.
The two were silent for a while, and the atmosphere in the room was very awkward.
"Second sister, I didn't expect you... to have such an opportunity!"
When Tanchun said this, he was filled with emotion, but there was also envy deep in his eyes.
Leaving aside etiquette, Yingchun can dedicate himself to the person he likes, and it can also have good results, which is extremely perfect in Tanchun's view.
"Stop saying that...it's embarrassing!" Yingchun lowered her head.
This is indeed a scandal. The education she received since childhood prevented her from facing it calmly.
After a brief silence, Tanchun asked: "Prince Xiang, didn't you give me an explanation?"
In Tanchun's view, Prince Xiang is a rare hero. A hero, even if he did something extraordinary on a whim, he should give Yingchun an explanation.
"That night he...he said he would give me a result!"
"Unexpectedly, within two days, he left Beijing according to the order!"
Speaking of this, Yingchun was also extremely sad. This incident made her feel very bad, and she was heartbroken for the first month.
"That's okay!" Tanchun nodded.
On the surface, it seems that the princess has the final say in the interior of Prince Xiang's Mansion, but Tanchun knows that the final decision on key issues must depend on Zhu Jinghong's wishes.
As long as Zhu Jinghong does not resist welcoming the spring into the house, then this matter will not go wrong.
Of course, it is possible that Zhu Jinghong was deceiving Yingchun, but Tanchun believed that this possibility was extremely small.
After all, for people like Zhu Jinghong, there is really no need to lie to Yingchun. There is nothing the Jia family can do about him if he says he is irresponsible on the spot.
The two sisters were chatting in a low voice, while Jia Mu took Wang Xifeng out and was thinking about how to deal with the matter.
The final decision was to report the situation to Yuanchun first and then make a decision according to her wishes.
Jia Mu was worried when someone else sent word to her, so she sent Wang Xifeng to the East Palace.
If she could, Jia Mu even wanted to go by herself, but on the one hand she was a little older, and on the other hand her leaving would be too conspicuous.
Half an hour later, Yuan Chun was reminded by the maid and excused himself from Ningshou Palace and met Wang Xifeng outside Ningshou Palace.
"What's important?"
After looking around to make sure there was no one, Wang Xifeng said: "Crown Princess, something big happened in the house, the second sister Yingchun... ..."
After hearing what happened, Yuanchun's eyes widened. After confirming it repeatedly, she believed it.
"You have done an excellent job. This matter must be suppressed and Yingchun must be protected!"
"Yes!"
"Go back, You can’t do anything about this matter without permission, wait for my instructions!”
"Yes!"
After Wang Xifeng retreated, Yuan Chun did not enter Ningshou Palace, but ordered someone to invite the prince.
A few minutes later, Zhu Jingyuan, dressed in filial piety, walked over, looking both tired and confused.
"What are you calling me for?"
"Yingchun, she..."
Yuanchun had no scruples and informed the prince of the situation. The latter was equally shocked after hearing this Incomparable.
"It would be unavoidable to hide it for more than five months without being discovered..."
Seeing that the prince was focusing on this, Yuanchun said: "This matter may be exploitable!"
"How to use it?" Zhu Jingyuan asked.
"If this matter of raping a young girl spreads, Old Thirteen..."
Yuan Chun's meaning was obvious, but the prince shook his head and said: "This is such a trivial matter, I'm afraid You can’t bring down Old Thirteen!”
This is indeed a trivial matter. As long as the royal family is willing, it can be something that didn’t happen. Even Yingchun can erase it.
Yuan Chun said slowly: "According to the original method, relying on playing this ballad, of course we can't defeat Old Thirteen!"
"What do you want?" the prince asked.
"What did Lao Shisan rely on for his rise?"
Seeing the prince's expression of thoughtfulness, Yuan Chun continued without waiting for his answer: "He relied on military merit. It depends on the support of the military, but what is the support of the military?"
These questions made the prince even more difficult to follow. He didn't understand what Yuanchun meant.
"To put it bluntly, the prestige in the military is the support of the nobles!"
Looking at the confused prince, Yuanchun continued: "Yingchun... is serious. Your noble daughter!"
Zhu Jingyuan waited for a while, and when Yuan Chun didn't continue, he asked: "So... what does it have to do with this incident?"
< p> Yuanchun knew that the prince was shallow-minded, but his reaction was so slow, which still disappointed Yuanchun, and even gave birth to a hint of contempt."Yingchun is the daughter of an honorable minister, and Lao Shisan wantonly raped the daughter of an honorable minister. Such a person... what will the honorable ministers think?"
"Today is the day Yingchun, will they be their wives and daughters tomorrow?"
After hearing Yuanchun's explanation to this point, Zhu Jingyuan finally understood his plan.
"You mean, let's expose this matter? But if we can't bring down Old Thirteen, we'll be in trouble if we cause him to make trouble!"
Yuan Chun replied: "Why do we have to do these dirty jobs ourselves!"
"Then how to deal with it?"
Yuan Chun calmly replied: "Isn't there still Prince Rui's Mansion!"
At this time, she did not show off her secrets and directly revealed her plan: "We will try our best to cover up this matter, and then secretly try to let Prince Rui's Mansion know about it. Chen Zhi is afraid that the world will not be chaotic, so it is appropriate for her to expose it!"< /p>
"At that time, the East Palace will openly defend Lao Shisan and secretly guide public opinion to alienate the nobles. This will be beneficial to us!"
It sounds very feasible, but the prince is still a little hesitant. Whenever he makes an important decision, he always reveals his indecisive character.
"If that's true, then your second sister will..."
If this kind of thing is made public, Yingchun will definitely not survive.
As mentioned before, Yingchun will definitely be erased, and the emperor will definitely order not to discuss this matter.
After being stunned for a few seconds, Yuanchun couldn't bear it, but he still said: "This is her life, it's just her fault that she shouldn't have encountered this!"
Yuanchun knew it very well. , if Dong Gong fails in the matter of "keeping the direct descendants", more people will die by then.
So Donggong must win, and the price incurred in order to win is inevitable.
It can be said that after being a princess for several years, Yuanchun has gradually transformed into a political machine. She is actually a qualified royal wife.
"Your Highness, you..."
Before Yuan Chun finished speaking, the prince said: "Let me think about it again..."
" Time is not waiting for us. Now that the Supreme Emperor has passed away, if there is news about Lao Shisan's promiscuity, it will definitely..."
"I said, you have to think about it again!" Zhu Jingyuan suddenly raised his voice.
He was amiable outside, but he had absolute authority inside the East Palace. At this moment, Yuanchun had to avoid his sharp edge when he was angry, and quickly bowed his head and bowed in apology.
However, Yuanchun looked humble on the outside, but in her heart she became more and more disappointed with the prince. She only wished that she could not make the decision.
The prince turned and left. Yuan Chun slowly straightened up, looked at the prince going away and sighed.
Then she entered the Ningshou Gate, entered the main hall again, and knelt down in front of the altar.
Most of the people kneeling in the hall were the wives of the emperor, as well as the concubines and princesses of princes, princes, princes, and princesses, plus some young emperors and grandchildren.
Due to physical discomfort, the queen knelt for half an hour in the morning, and then the emperor ordered her to go back.
So in the main hall, Yuanchun, who theoretically has the highest status, is followed by the two noble concubines and the imperial concubines, and then these princesses.
But in fact, the real high-status people in Ningshou Palace, apart from Yuan Chun, are the two princes and concubines.
Because his status is high enough, Baochai, like Yuan Chun, can find reasons to take a break on his own, instead of having to kneel all the time like others.
But in fact, Baochai has only rested twice since morning, which is much less than Yuan Chun and Chen Zhi.
This comparison further shows that the filial piety of Prince Xiang’s Palace seems to be higher than that of East Palace and Prince Rui’s Palace.
Looking at Yuanchun who had returned, Baochai asked: "My sister-in-law is unhappy between her brows. Could it be that something happened to her?"
"Oh... I'm not going to hide it. I’ve been kneeling all morning, and my legs are really sore. After all, I’m not as young as you!”
“My sister-in-law is still young and mature, why should I...”
Looking at it! The two started chatting, and Chen Zhi, who was alone beside him, felt unhappy, but he still held back his emotions.thread.
Zhu Laoliu, you bastard, you have been out of the capital for the fourth time for five days, it’s time for you to crawl back... Chen Zhi cursed in her heart.
Lao Liu had been living in Fengyang before. Of course the emperor knew what he was thinking, so he issued successive orders urging him to return to Beijing.
About ten days ago, this guy entered the border of Henan. Normally, it would take four or five days to reach Beijing, but this guy hasn't come back yet.
Originally, there was nothing wrong with dawdling, but because of the dawdling and not seeing the Supreme Emperor for the last time, this would undoubtedly have an impact on Zhu Jingyuan's reputation. Chen Zhi was worried about this matter.
Seeing Yuan Chun and Baochai talking closely at this moment, she felt even more uncomfortable.
Feeling mourning for the Supreme Emperor has a great impact on the court and the capital, but the so-called impact is actually not very great.
People have to work if they want to make a living, and officials have to do things when they are on duty, but they are just errands for keeping mourning and mourning.
A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and Yingchun had been arranged by Jia Mu to leave the house, and she actually asked her personal girl Siqi to accompany her.
This matter was done very secretly. The Jia family only knew that Yingchun was going to retreat to pray for blessings, and had no idea where she was sent.
Of course, because the presence of the Spring Festival is not very high, few people really care about it.
The Jia family is still mourning for the Supreme Emperor, but has generally returned to normal.
That day when Jia Lian returned to the house, he went straight to find Wang Xifeng and asked: "It's so good...why was the second sister sent out of the house?"
Jia Lian now has five children hanging on his head. He is a rank officer, but because there is really no one to promote him in the army, he can only help with odd jobs at home.
As the face of Rongguo Mansion to the outside world, Jia Lian has a say in family affairs. Now that Yingchun is sent away, he naturally has to intervene.
"Didn't I say that I want to pray for the Supreme Emperor!"
"You can pray in the palace, why do you have to send your second sister outside!" Jia Lian became more and more puzzled.
"It is easier to practice when the outside is pure!" Wang Xifeng could only explain it this way.
"Where did you find it?" Jia Lian asked again.
Wang Xifeng was originally looking at the account book. When she heard the continuous questioning, she raised her head and said, "Why are you asking so many questions? I have never seen you care so much about this sister before!"
Picking up the teacup, Jia Lian replied: "I asked a few stewards today, but they didn't know where my second sister had gone. I thought it was abnormal... so I asked more questions!"
"You can't tell me where my second sister is." Don't ask too much, it will hinder your enjoyment anyway!"
"Don't dare to talk nonsense, who dares to do anything during the national mourning!" Jia Lian said extremely cautiously.
"Can't you tell, you still understand the rules!"
Jia Lian in this life, because he was a candidate for the Dragon Guard, because he served on the northwest front, he experienced I also understand a lot.
What alarmed him the most was that the so-called Duke of China was nothing but bullshit. In front of the real powerful factions in the military, they simply could notI don't like this loser like him.
Those viscounts and counts with actual duties would not even look at him if they were not concerned about the face of the East Palace.
With a solemn expression, Jia Lian said: "You should know something about how I have changed in the past two years!"
Wang Xifeng did not refute again. She did feel Jia Lian's change. , they have not had much trouble in the past year or two.
The only pity is that Wang Xifeng has not given birth to a child yet, because she was too tired and failed to keep it pregnant twice before.
"What happened to the second sister?" Jia Lian asked again.
“Didn’t I tell you, Qingxiu went to pray for blessings!”
“You arranged to send her off, and you still want to hide it from me as a couple?” Jia Lian asked in a serious tone. .
"What's wrong with you today? You're so polite to say these things!"
Jia Lian ignored these words and asked again: "This matter is by no means simple. If you have anything, please tell me quickly. , Otherwise I really can’t feel at ease!”
From the change in Wang Xifeng’s expression, he also confirmed his guess and knew that there must be something going on here.
Seeing that Wang Xifeng was still silent, Jia Lian stood up directly and said angrily: "If you and I break up, then there will be no more friendship in the future!"
Seeing that he was really Angry, Wang Xifeng was also very anxious, and blurted out: "The ancestors won't let you talk!"
"Not even me?" Jia Lian became more and more angry.
Then Jia Lian flicked his sleeves and was about to leave. Wang Xifeng quickly stood up and grabbed him.
"Don't worry!"
"I'm telling you it's not okay!"
Hearing this, Jia Lian's face looked a little better, and then Then Wang Xifeng pulled him back and sat down.
Then Wang Xifeng walked to the door and ordered outside: "You all go out, I have something to say with the second master!"
A few little girls did not dare to neglect, so they He retreated outside the house.
"Come here, I'll tell you!"
Jia Lian didn't hesitate, and immediately passed over, and then Wang Xifeng informed him of the situation.
"This happened!"
After being surprised, Jia Lian looked at Wang Xifeng and asked: "Did you inform the Crown Princess that day?"
"Yeah!"
"It's been three days and the Crown Princess hasn't replied yet?"
"No!" Wang Xifeng responded.
"Not a word?" Jia Lian asked again.
"No!"
"This is strange, there should be an explanation!" Jia Lian said doubtfully.
"Have you told Prince Xiang's Mansion?" Jia Lian asked again.
"His Royal Highness King Xiang is not here, who can I tell you?" Wang Xifeng sneered. < /p>
Jia Lian said: "Since it is so important, there should be an explanation for how it will end. What's the point of dragging it on?"
Wang Xifeng said nonchalantly: "If the sky falls, there will be tall people holding it up, and there will be princes on the left and right." Concubine, why should we worry about this!"
Jia Lian said: "The sky is falling... but it may not be able to suppress us!"
"What do you mean?"
p>There are some things that Jia Lian can see clearly, such as the fact that the military palace in the Middle East is unreliable.
After the development of the situation in the past two years, he has vaguely felt that the East Palace may not be able to take over the big position, so he has been worried about the future of his family.
Later, the struggle between the DPRK and the Central Government became fierce, and King Xiang survived many storms. In addition, his high prestige in the army also allowed Jia Lian to make judgments about certain things in the future.
I don’t know since when, he began to worry about why his family could not be attached to Prince Xiang’s Mansion.
But now, the matter of welcoming the spring has given Jia Lian hope.
Whether the pregnancy happened voluntarily or by force, Yingchun was pregnant with Zhu Jinghong's child anyway, and in Jia Lian's opinion, this was a good way to establish a relationship with Zhu Jinghong.
If Yingchun has a status in Prince Xiang's Mansion, then as Zhu Jinghong's "brother-in-law", he will be able to hold his head high in the army.
As a noble son, Jia Lian, who has awakened, naturally wants to inherit the legacy of his ancestors and do something great.
So Jia Lian told Wang Xifeng exactly what he thought.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Wang Xifeng was so frightened that her face turned pale.
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