What Li Qingyi wanted to know most was what happened between the old lady and the late princess.
The old lady hated Xiao Lanyu at first because her eldest son disobeyed her for her.
But would the old lady really hate her eldest grandson and even ignore his life just because she doesn't like her daughter-in-law? After all, that was her biological grandson, the flesh and blood of her eldest son.
Is there any misunderstanding or someone plotting against me?
In other words, if the old lady did not hate Qin Zeng and could protect his life, Qin Zeng would not be left homeless, and she would not have to work hard to find a woman for her son to keep as an heir. Lin Jianyue would not have the opportunity to pass on the family line to Gongsun Jingzhi. , thus staying in the Zhenbei Palace as the Princess of Zhenbei.
So, had Lin Jianyue's hand already reached into Zhenbei Prince's Mansion?
The most important thing is that Lin Jianyue must have known about the disaster of the Gongsun clan in advance, so how did she know about it? Did he know it from Concubine Mu of the Mu family, or from the reborn female national master?
As long as this is confirmed, we can know whether the person hiding behind the scenes is from Chongnan or Dajing.
And all of this requires Li Qingyi to investigate thoroughly.
Mother Tong is a good lead. At least she can know what happened between the old lady and the late princess, and where there can be manipulation.
In the room, Li Qingyi and Qin Zeng sat opposite each other. There were several delicious dishes on the table, half of which were Li Qingyi's favorites and half of which were Qin Zeng's.
Li Qingyi knew that Qin Zeng didn't like being surrounded by maids and women all the time, so he asked Isam and others to go down to eat, leaving only the two of them in the room.
Only the husband and wife are here, so there is no need to pay attention to eating, talking or sleeping.
Li Qingyi asked: "If Lin Jianyue is really as we have guessed, everything he does to her is to agree with the old lady's idea of being the one to carry on the family line for her son."
First, he was lost since childhood and lived in a nunnery. He has no affection for his family and does not need to be dragged down by his natal family.
Second, she was able to quickly handle the housework after her father died suddenly due to illness, and left the Lin family neatly with her own property, which shows that she is very capable of managing the family.
Third, after leaving the Lin family, she went directly to a nunnery to meditate and slowly find her own way out, which shows that she handled things appropriately, wisely and steadily.
Such a woman is a perfect matron of the house. If she is from a good family, even the Prince of Zhenbei may not be able to marry such a good wife.
Mrs. Gongsun is looking for someone to give her son a wife, and she may not be looking for a mistress who can take on the role of the Prince of Zhenbei. After all, she will die sooner or later.
Qin Zeng said: "Lin Jianyue was in a situation at that time. The marriage must be difficult, but it may not be without a way out. No matter what she chooses, she will not become a widow just because she wants to get married, so the old lady put forward very generous conditions."
"What conditions?"
"Regardless of whether she is a boy or a girl, she will be the Princess of Zhenbei. If she has no children and is unwilling to be a widow, she can leave the Princess of Zhenbei's palace with a letter of release at the age of twenty-five."
Li Qingyi was a little surprised, "At the age of twenty-five, Lin Jianyue can remarry someone else as a stepmother. It is also a suitable age for pregnancy. The old lady has really considered everything for her."
Qin Zeng said coldly: "Lin Jianyue can only conceal her original motive of wanting to enter the palace by forcing the old lady to offer such generous terms."
Li Qingyi nodded: "Actually, the old lady also hid her selfish motives. If Lin Jianyue is really not pregnant with an heir, staying in the palace will be equivalent to a housekeeper. After a few years, the limelight of the rebellion has passed and the palace has stabilized again. The moon walked in the forest and left."
Qin Zeng was stunned for a moment. He really had never thought about such details.
After thinking for a moment, he expressed the doubts he had been having.
"Actually, I've never been able to figure it out. My father... he had a deep love for my mother. After my mother passed away, he didn't even have a girl by his side, so how could he suddenly accept a strange woman? Even if he knew that my whereabouts were unknown at that time, it would be very difficult for him to accept me. The news that he may have died, but the second uncle and the third uncle all have sons, will not cut off the Gongsun family. With my father's stubborn temper, he may not be willing to agree to the old lady's wishes and be with a stranger.
What does a woman leave behind after giving birth? "..
Li Qingyi guessed, "Maybe when people are about to die, they think differently? Moreover, the old lady is his mother after all. He is about to die, and he also wants to leave a message for his mother."
Qin Zeng shook his head, "My father told me a long time ago that he will never touch another woman in this life. His child can only be born to my mother. When it comes to the underground, it will be our family of three. No outsiders will be tolerated." Step in. He also said that the sons of the second uncle and the third uncle are also descendants of the Gongsun family, and they can always continue the incense. In the future, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce will also have their own way, so there is no need to force it."
Li Qingyi couldn't help but remain silent after hearing this. He didn't expect that King Zhenbei was such a persistent and stubborn person. It's no wonder that he would rather become a monk than give up Qin Zeng's mother.
"Perhaps, it was not your father's choice, but Lin Jianyue thought of other means?"
Qin Zeng pondered and said: "I once asked the emperor. The emperor said that the incident happened suddenly. While he asked people to investigate the truth of the matter, he sent people to protect my father. He ordered that no one be allowed to visit the prison for fear of someone. They secretly murdered my father, and the guards were all the emperor's confidants. No outsiders could contact my father. But later, the charge of treason was not cleared, and the emperor knew that my father's life could not be saved, so he asked me to When I went to see my eldest son for the last time, the old lady took the opportunity to offer to stay for my father, and the emperor agreed."
"In other words, no one can do anything before Lin Jianyue enters the cell."
Qin Zeng nodded, "My father is very skilled in martial arts. It is impossible for a weak woman in Lin Jianyue to drug my father on the spot. Besides, although the cell is covered with curtains, there are people guarding it not far outside. If there is too much trouble, Any movement will definitely be known to others.”
"So, Lin Jianyue stabilized her father."
Qin Zeng narrowed his eyes and was suddenly enlightened by Li Qingyi's words.
Hold still.
Li Qingyi continued: "If I were Lin Jianyue, and it was imperative to enter the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, then I would have to satisfy the old lady, but the Zhenbei Prince refuses to accept other women, what should I do?"
"My father must be stabilized first, at least to make the old lady feel that they have succeeded. She will tell her father that the old lady loves her son, so why not just obey her wishes on the surface, even if the prince is the last to the old lady? Because of her filial piety, she will not be pregnant when the time comes, so she has no choice but to blame God for not being kind. The old lady gave the white-haired person to the black-haired person. My father must feel guilty. Hearing what she said, he will definitely cooperate. "
"Yes, as for the matter of pregnancy, I have already thought about it carefully. Since Lin Jianyue was able to calculate the time when Gongsun Jingzhi was involved in the rebellion so accurately and responded accordingly, is it possible? , before everything happened, Lin Jianyue also made many other preparations? Including...pregnancy? "
