In the tea room, Gu Qing was arranging and wiping the tea sets with a calm expression.
The decision has been made, and those worries are no longer in my mind. Anyway, there is no turning back when the bow is fired.
When Prince Zhong comes to him, everyone who should know will know. In addition, although the people from the Guards Department did not enter Fengle Tower, the people from the Palace Front Department have been following Prince Zhong.
Therefore, as long as he meets King Zhong, no matter what he says, he has already expressed his attitude, and the officials will know that he has leaned towards King Zhong.
Although it seems from Lin Yaban's hint that the officials should have tacit approval of King Zhong's reaching out to the Imperial City Division, otherwise Lin Yaban would definitely warn him.
But making such a choice on his own would be tantamount to tying himself and the Imperial City Division to Prince Zhong.
If the loyal king stays on the throne safely and successfully succeeds to the throne in the end, everyone will be happy. There is no problem with his choice at all, he is just loyal in advance.
Otherwise, whether there is a change of crown prince or something happens to Prince Zhong himself, the Imperial City Department will be purged.
The door opened, and a ray of sunlight shone on Gu Qing's face. Then the figure flickered, and Zhao Mengqi stepped into the tea room leisurely.
Gu Qing left his seat, bowed and crossed his hands, "My humble minister, Gu Qing, pays homage to His Highness. Please forgive me for my neglect and disrespect."
"In private, there is no need to be polite, and there is no need to say whether it is a crime or not. I know that you can't help yourself and are responsible for the wealth and lives of many people. It is natural to be cautious."
Zhao Mengqi looked at Gu Qing curiously. He was really surprised when he saw his appearance. He was very surprised and said, "Gu Qing is so good-looking!"
"It's just a skin, making His Highness laugh." Gu Qing seemed to be used to other people's reactions when they saw him for the first time.
"Haha, please sit down." Zhao Mengqi sat down opposite the tea table naturally, "Gu Qing, Gu Qing, your name is really good. It reminds me of Di Qing. The so-called appearance of a person is probably like you. Haha, I hope you can follow Di Qing's example and achieve a good reputation as a 'Double Youth of the Song Dynasty' in the future."
"Your Highness, you are so complimentary. How dare I stand alongside Di Wuxiang? If I can achieve Duke Wuxiang's eleventh achievement in this life, I will be proud of myself."
Gu Qing said he was humble, but it was very helpful to him. In fact, he really admired Di Qing, and even made himself a half-copper mask with a green face and fangs, which symbolized respect but did not dare to compare himself.
When the occasion permits, he basically wears a mask to show others. Coupled with his identity, many people secretly call him a 'half-faced Rakshasa'.
Gu Qing seemed to have no fear in front of Zhao Mengqi and sat down calmly. It must have been the blessing brought to him by his background as a civil servant.
"Your Highness, please wait a moment while I prepare some tea."
"Please." Zhao Mengqi was not in a hurry to talk at this time.
Song people really took the word "elegant" to the extreme in their lives.
Gu Qing carried out the steps of the tea art calmly and calmly, which made Zhao Mengqi compare it with Wanwan's ordering tea. He found that although the two were slightly different, they were equally pleasing to the eye and had a sense of being otherworldly.
When he finally ordered tea, Gu Qing's technique was different from Wanwan's. He used a teaspoon to drip water on the foam noodles, and then imagined the word "loyalty".
"Your Highness, please." Gu Qing placed the tea cup in front of Zhao Mengqi.
The word 'loyalty' is not only Zhao Mengqi's royal title, but also Gu Qing's expression of allegiance.
Zhao Mengqi took it, looked at it, smiled, and tasted it carefully.
After the loyalty ceremony was over, Gu Qing didn't hesitate any longer, "I wonder what your Highness needs from me?"
"Wei Guansun!" Zhao Mengqi put down the tea cup and went straight to the topic, "How did he, a man with a foreign surname, complete the adoption matter in a short period of time? Please Gu Qing find out for me as soon as possible."
Gu Qing didn't think much and told the truth, "Your Highness, there is no need to investigate. The ministers know about this. It is an official order issued to Da Zongzheng."
"Huh?" Zhao Mengqi was a little surprised, "Did my aunt enter the palace a while ago?"
Gu Qing nodded, "Yes, three times."
"So often!?" Zhao Mengqi frowned and glanced at Huang Gou subconsciously.
Huang Gou smiled bitterly, "Alang, I can only know some big news. If it is deliberately kept secret, there is nothing we can do."
"I don't blame you." Zhao Mengqi comforted him casually, then thought for a while and murmured, "It's strange. There is no need to keep it a secret when meeting my father, right?"
Gu Qing didn't know anything about the affairs in the palace, so he couldn't talk much and kept silent.
Zhao Mengqi estimated that 80% of it was related to Concubine Yan. Together, Concubine Yan, Concubine Qian, the four princesses, and three women...
"Is Ding Daquan a member of Concubine Yan?" Zhao Mengqi asked again.
Gu Qing nodded, "90% yes, Ding Yushi has had secret meetings with Lu Yunsheng many times."
"Haha, this woman's hands are really long..." Zhao Mengqi's eyes showed disgust.
Gu Qing hesitated for a while, "There is something, I don't know if it will be of use to His Highness. Some time ago, after Concubine Qian's birthday, she suddenly returned to the Qian Mansion. Then Lu Yunsheng went to the Qian Mansion to visit, but he came out again soon, with a look on his face. There is obvious displeasure."
After linking up, Zhao Mengqi had some clues. The three women were originally a partnership. Initially, Wei Guansun should have been adopted into Prince Rong's Mansion so that he had the right to inherit the throne, and then adopted into the palace. That would be more legitimate and legal. .
At that time, he ruined Wei Guansun's adoption into Prince Rong's Mansion, so the plan could not be implemented. Perhaps there was a disagreement between Concubine Qian and Concubine Yan, and Concubine Yan changed the plan and asked Wei Guansun to find another clan member to adopt him and become Zhao Mengguan. , participated in the prince trial.
Thinking of this, Zhao Mengqi asked again, "Did the Qian family interfere in the prince's trial?"
Gu Qing recalled carefully for a while, "Wei Chen didn't find any such sign. The ministers who are usually close to the Qian family were not too biased towards Zhao Mengguan during the trial selection. Some of them even supported His Highness. "
"This is strange..." Zhao Mengqi became confused.
Gu Qing coughed lightly, "Actually, it's not surprising. This is in line with the Qian family's style. They won't bet too much without being absolutely sure. That's why the Qian family has been able to thrive for three hundred years. Still standing, and Concubine Qian does not represent the entire Qian family."
Zhao Mengqi nodded, "What you said makes sense. A family may not be of the same mind."
At this time, someone knocked on the door gently.
Gu Qing frowned slightly. His subordinates knew that he was meeting with Prince Zhong and still came to disturb him. Something serious must have happened.
After consulting Zhao Mengqi with his eyes, Gu Qing called, "Come in."
The marriage officer hurriedly pushed open the door, handed a secret report to Gu Qing, and then left without saying a word.
Gu Qing opened the secret letter, and his expression became more solemn as he read it. After careful consideration, he slowly looked at Zhao Mengqi, "Your Highness, I should tell you this news. However, please be mentally prepared first and don't get too excited."
"What's the matter?" Zhao Mengqi thought that he had a strong psychological quality, and he should be able to calm down even if he heard that his position was being fucked.
Gu Qing slowed down and said, "The news came from Prince Rong's Mansion. This morning, Mrs. Huang was poisoned..."
