Adding gunpowder to incense candles is obviously not something that can be summed up as a cheap and inferior product. You must know that the formula is not cheaper than the incense candle formula, and it is necessary to wrap gunpowder in incense candles. This process requires higher standards than simple candle making. too much.
No wonder one of their incense candles has to be sold for six cents.
But if you buy such a candle at a prayer meeting in the northern suburbs, wouldn't it be equivalent to buying yourself a noose?
Jiang Nianjiao didn't think these things were accidents at the moment. Maybe it was a premeditated murder.
Jiang Nianjiao thought about how she could sit down at this level. Unfortunately, it was already dark, and it was the curfew outside. She didn't want to go out in such a dignified manner.
So everything can only wait until tomorrow.
As for the letter, Jiang Nianjiao didn't have the heart to write it anymore.
She just thought that she would enter the palace tomorrow anyway, so she simply put down the letter.
After waiting all night, it was just getting dark that day, so she got up and prepared to go out.
She bumped into Jiang Fang on the way.
Jiang Fang, who was preparing to go to court, couldn't help but frowned and said, "Why do you go out so early in the morning? You are nowhere to be found every day! You don't stay at home like other girls. Where are you going?"
"I'm going to find my aunt." Jiang Nianjiao replied.
Jiang Fang, who heard that he was looking for Concubine Yuxian, didn't say much, but he still said, "Your aunt is busy arranging blessings in the northern suburbs recently. Don't bother her all the time if you have nothing to do."
Jiang Nianjiao didn't want to argue with Jiang Fang. After all, she didn't even tell Jiang Fang what she discovered last night, so she just said yes.
Later, although the father and daughter went out at the same time, they still took two different carriages.
When she arrived at the palace, the palace door was already wide open. After showing the token, Jiang Nianjiao went to Yuxiu Palace unimpeded.
At this time, Jiang Nianjiao arrived just in time. Concubine Yuxian was having breakfast. Seeing her coming so early in the morning, Concubine Yuxian only smiled and said, "Why are you coming here so early? Have you had breakfast?"
Jiang Nianjiao shook her head. She came here in a hurry, but she couldn't wait at this moment. How could she remember that she should have breakfast before coming here.
When Concubine Yuxian saw her shaking her head, she called the maid next to her to get a pair of bowls and chopsticks for Jiang Nianjiao.
Concubine Yu Xian didn't know how urgent Jiang Nianjiao was at this moment. She just joked, "Gillian, you didn't finish what we talked about yesterday, right?" @
Jiang Nianjiao shook her head and said, "Of course not, aunt. In fact, I entered the palace today because I have something important to tell you. This matter is much more serious than praying for blessings in the northern suburbs."
Seeing Jiang Nianjiao's extremely serious expression, Concubine Yuxian knew that something big must have happened at the moment, so she just waved her hand to the servants in the palace and signaled them all to go down. Only then did Concubine Yuxian ask, "What's the big deal?" ?”
"After I left my aunt's place yesterday, I contacted the merchants on the list you gave me. The prices of those merchants' products were more than twice as expensive as other stores, and the quality was just poor. They actually put ginseng in the incense candles. Mixed with gunpowder, tens of thousands of lit incense candles will explode in places like the northern suburbs. Do aunts think the people who participated in the northern suburbs prayer meeting will be able to return to Beijing alive? And the first person to bear the brunt is not only His Majesty but also the Prince of Liang. Even if it is a fluke Everyone is out of danger, and as the organizer of this event, you may not be able to explain the origin of this incense candle."
After listening to Jiang Nianjiao's words, Concubine Yu Xian's expression changed as expected.
She asked uncertainly, "Jiaojiao, is everything you said true?"
"Of course it's true! Lianying beside me thought there was something wrong with the incense candle, so she only took one back secretly. When I lit the incense candle last night, the incense candle suddenly exploded for no reason. If I hadn't discovered it in time, my desk would have been almost burned down. For the most part, if Auntie doesn’t believe it, you can look at the miserable scum I brought here.”
While she was talking, she only asked Cui Qiao to open a small box. At this time, the box only contained pieces of red candle paste that had been blown into pieces.
Concubine Yuxian picked up a red candle and sniffed it gently, and she could smell a faint sulfur smell that was not the smell of incense candles.
With this kind of evidence, Jiang Nianjiao's suspicion was further confirmed.
Although Concubine Yuxian did not witness yesterday's situation with her own eyes, she still couldn't help but
Breaking into a cold sweat, she wiped the sweat from her forehead, and then whispered, "Jiaojiao, were you okay yesterday?"
Jiang Nianjiao quickly shook her head, "I was going to change clothes at the time, so I wasn't at the desk. I'm fine. It's just that Lingying burned her hand by the spattered candle, but I also asked the doctor to take care of it last night."
Concubine Yuxian only said, "Luckily Jiaojiao will be fine."
Jiang Nianjiao didn't know why, but after telling Concubine Yuxian about her worries, she actually felt a lot more relaxed. She just continued softly, "Aunt, I've also asked someone about the merchants on the list. They all seem to have some connections with the concubines of the harem and even officials of the previous dynasty. I was originally worried that if they were replaced, my aunt would be jealous of them in the future, but now it seems that if they are not replaced, my aunt will suffer."
"I think this matter should be told to His Majesty and asked for His Majesty's decision. After that, we will change some merchants and follow my previous proposal."
When Concubine Yuxian heard this, she just nodded slightly, "It's exactly what Jiaojiao said. I will ask someone to invite your Majesty to come over."
After hearing this, Jiang Nianjiao stopped talking.
After that, Concubine Yuxian arranged for the palace servants to wait outside the Xuanzheng Palace. They waited for a long time. It was not until the morning that the court dispersed that Emperor Yong belatedly arrived with the father-in-law invited by Concubine Yuxian.
When Emperor Yong came here, he obviously didn't even have time to change out of his regular clothes. After he entered the house, Concubine Xian served him and changed into his regular clothes.
Seeing their unhurried and unhurried tone, Jiang Nianjiao really admired her aunt's composure.
But when Emperor Yong was sitting comfortably on the couch, Concubine Yuxian came over with another cup of tea. Emperor Yong just held her hand and said, "For Xi Yue to take the initiative to come to me, it must be no small matter." , you’d better stop busy now and just tell me directly what happened.”
Concubine Yuxian saw Emperor Yong taking the initiative to ask, and then said, "Your Highness is right, but the servant has said this, so please don't get angry. You must put your own body first."
"Why am I angry?" Emperor Yong said with a smile.
Then he said with a dark look on his face, "Did Ze'er, the incompetent one, cause something bad again?"
Concubine Yu Xian quickly shook her head and said, "Of course not."
"What's that? Just say it, I'm not angry." Emperor Yong said softly.
"The incense candles on the list are firearms. These are the samples Jiaojiao brought over."
After saying this, Concubine Yuxian only presented the incense candle to Emperor Yong. Emperor Yong sniffed it and naturally understood the principle.
However, his face was gloomy, but he didn't show anything special. He just threw the incense candle back into the box and said nonchalantly, "I didn't expect them to use this method. Xiyue, you did a good job."
Seeing that he didn't seem angry, Concubine Yuxian carefully explained the specific details to Emperor Yong, and then pushed Jiang Nianjiao who discovered all this to Emperor Yong.
Emperor Yong heard that today's incident was discovered by Jiang Nianjiao, and naturally he couldn't help but look at the little girl.
"Your niece is really capable. Now I feel that she was a little wronged by that marriage." Emperor Yong said casually.
No one knew what Emperor Yong was thinking, and Concubine Yuxian just smiled and said, "What did your Majesty say? Your Highness, Prince Jin, is also a smart man, with great talents. It turns out that we are so charming that we are so good at it."
After hearing Concubine Yuxian's words, Emperor Yong did not say a word. He suddenly asked, "Is Concubine Liang willing to return to Prince Liang's Mansion?"
When Concubine Yuxian heard Emperor Yong asked about this, she became embarrassed. "The Xu family and his son meant that Concubine Su must be executed! But your Majesty also knows that His Highness Prince Liang did not marry anyone other than Concubine Su. Now if she moves, Concubine Su, Zeer still hates me as a mother."
After hearing this, Emperor Yong suddenly slammed the table and said fiercely, "How dare he! This traitor is really useless! Is he going to fight me for a woman?"
Concubine Yuxian was afraid that Emperor Yong would be so angry that she quickly caressed Emperor Yong's chest and said, "Your Highness, don't be angry. It's not like you don't remember what the Imperial Medical Bureau said. How can your body withstand this?" An emotion of great joy and great sadness.”
Seeing that Emperor Yong's mood was soothed, Concubine Yuxian then said softly, "Besides, it's not easy for Ze'er. He lost his biological mother when he was a child. He suffered so much when he was living outside. If it hadn't been for the rescue of Miss Nasu and her daughter, he would not have died." Ze
I'm afraid that my son would have been killed by the assassins sent by my uncle. How could His Highness see His Highness Prince Liang? Ze'er's life was given by Concubine Su. Ze'er's protection of Su now is completely proof of his righteousness and kindness. Besides, if Concubine Su is really killed, the people still don’t know what to say about Ze’er. "
After hearing Concubine Yuxian's words, Emperor Yong no longer refuted, but he still couldn't help but pinch the bridge of his nose and sighed tiredly, "This traitor can't stand up to the wall. If his mother is alive in heaven, I'm afraid You should also understand me."
"But the same goes for the daughter of the Xu family. Before she got married, I heard that this girl was as famous as Chen Yanrong, and that she was quite talented and famous. I didn't expect that she was just an embroidered pillow, but now She can't even win over her husband's heart, and she still only wants to rely on her father and brother. If she doesn't know how to let go when things get better, then let her go."
When Emperor Yong said this, his expression was clear and cold, saying that he would abandon his wife was as simple as eating and sleeping.
After hearing Emperor Yong's words, Concubine Yuxian originally didn't want to attack Zhao Nianze. Now that she was hit with Xu Zhilan's words, she naturally had no choice but to bow her head and respond.
And I don't know if it was Jiang Nianjiao's misunderstanding. When he said that he was abandoning Princess Liang, he only looked at himself a few times.
But Emperor Yong quickly looked away and said, "The Xu family is also in such a quarrel with my son over such a trivial matter like her sister's. I think it's time for me to beat the Xu family, otherwise this old boy is really I can’t find my way around when I should be drifting.”
