This flaw ultimately pointed to Shi Meng Hesong, the head of the East Palace.
It can be seen that the people secretly helping the Cheng family are the prince's line.
In other words, it was the prince who used Cheng Yong to set up a trap and even secretly dealt with Princess Changding's mansion.
Jiang Yan was actually quite surprised by this result, because he couldn't think of the reason why the prince did this.
Zheng Ji accepted this well.
In fact, those people in the court who have the courage and ability to deal with her are just those people, and the prince is naturally among them.
Although she had never thought that he was the prince before, knowing that he was the prince... didn't seem to be much of a surprise.
As for the reason, it is even less important. What is important is that the prince has already taken action against her.
If Dou Shiyuan hadn't told Deng Wuyou and if Feng Ju hadn't used Deng Wuyou to involve the prince, presumably the prince's officials would not have revealed any flaws.
In this way, the second uncle would not be able to find Meng Hesong.
Jiang Yan looked at Zheng Ji and asked curiously: "Xiaojiu, why is the prince so intolerant of you? Could it be that he already knew that you have the heart to serve the country?"
"..." Qian Shengxue glanced at his second son vaguely and found that the other son looked calm and didn't think there was any problem at all.
Although all the people present were close relatives, she still darkened her eyes and reminded lightly: "Show it, be careful what you say."
With the heart of serving the country, how can such words be uttered? Not even the ghosts and gods can tell you until the day of success.
"Yes, mother." Jiang Yan responded solemnly, thinking that he really couldn't say this out loud. If he did it again, he would be punished by never having a banknote in his sleeve!
Zheng Ji blinked and smiled, but he didn't think it was anything.
But, I don’t know where the second uncle knew that she had the heart to serve the country? She had never mentioned it to her grandparents or uncles.
"Xiaojiu, don't worry too much, no one will think of it. It's just that our Jiang family can guess it." Jiang Baoshan added to reassure his grandson.
If Xiao Jiu was a prince, then her actions in leading the palace, entering the martial arts pavilion, and choosing civil and military positions would surely have made her thoughts known.
However, Xiaojiu is a princess!
Who would have thought that a princess would also want to compete for the throne?
In other words, others have never thought that a princess or a woman could possibly ascend the throne.
But in the eyes of the Jiang family, the woman's identity was not so fixed, and besides, Zheng Ji didn't hide it and made it obvious enough.
As for Jiang Han... he vaguely guessed Zheng Ji's plan after learning about it from Qin Zhou in Jiangnan Road.
After returning to Jingzhao, I became even more certain.
It takes decades to train civil and military ministers. If she didn't have a big enough ambition, why would she have established herself in the officialdom of Jiangnan Province so early?
Things that the Jiang family can clearly see are blinding to others.
As a woman, Zheng Ji is a leaf that covers other people's eyes, and it is also a leaf that covers their hearts.
Only by letting go of your inner prejudices and picking out the leaf in your heart can you see clearly.
Zheng Ji nodded and said: "Grandpa, I'm not worried, and I don't think the prince's targeting is for this reason. As for the reason, I can't guess it for a while, but..."
She changed her words and looked at Jiang Han, saying, "This is the reason why I came to Tao Zhuxiang. Second uncle..."
She straightened her expression and said: "This palace would like to ask you to transfer the wealth on hand to the East Palace. It is best... even the money of Huitongtang should be transferred to the East Palace!"
"?" Jiang Xuan's handsome face was full of doubts: "Leaning towards the East Palace? What does this mean?"
"I want everyone in the court to know that at this time, the Jiang family has surrendered to the East Palace. Second uncle and grandfather, can this be done?"
After discovering that Zheng Ji had changed his title, Jiang Baoshan immediately stopped his smile and said seriously: "Your Highness, this can be done. The Jiang family will show it and let everyone, including those in the palace, know the Jiang family's choice and attitude."
Hearing this, if Jiang Yan still doesn't understand, it's a waste that he is a member of the Jiang family.
He half-squinted his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then said: "Your Highness, it is not difficult to let people in the court know the Jiang family's choice, but this may not be enough."
"It's not enough, but what the Jiang family has done is enough." Zheng Ji replied with a smile.
Fengju had already done other things, and she and the Jiang family were just trying to cooperate with Fengju.
Didn't the father do so many things just to help the prince? Then it will be as the father wishes, and let’s see if the father will feel comfortable.
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After Emperor Yongning ordered Xue Gong, the chief steward of the chamberlain, to deliver an oral edict, the East Palace also sent people to the Taifu Mansion to offer condolences.
The people who went were Shi Meng Hesong, the head of the East Palace, and Han Xiu, the prince Zhan Shicheng, and they also brought three carriages of condolence items.
They didn't know whether the Taifu's Mansion had accepted these items, but they all knew that the East Palace valued the courtesy of the Taifu's Mansion.
Yes, that is the Taifu's Mansion. Taifu Du was such an amazing and talented person back then. Now that his youngest son is about to enter Prince Zhanshi's Mansion, the power of the East Palace will become even more powerful.
Some officials who were good at flattering went out of their way to praise the actions of Emperor Yongning and the East Palace during the early court meeting at the Xuanzheng Hall.
"After Dong Gong ascends the throne in the future, with the help of virtuous ministers like Taifu, the country will continue to prosper."
"The Emperor's heart as king and father is really touching!" So and so.
Emperor Yongning sat high on the throne, listening to these memorials, his eyes were kind and gentle.
These courtiers could see that this was his good intention.
If Du Tong's talents are really used to teach the officials of Prince Zhan Shifu, then there will be many fewer obstacles for the crown prince to ascend the throne in the future.
Which official who can stand in the Xuanzheng Palace is not a human being?
Seeing the emperor's expression like this, they made even more efforts to praise the matter. A memorial letter floated into the Zichen Palace like snowflakes.
At the beginning, Emperor Yongning was willing to open it and read it, and he felt quite happy in his heart. However, there were too many memorials, which made him feel that something was wrong.
When Shen Jingzong, a member of the Zhongshu House, came to the Zichen Hall to discuss the memorial, he opened several memorials in succession, thought for a long time, and finally stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to say that I have to say, please allow your Majesty's permission!"
"allow."
Shen Jingzong adjusted his breath and said, "Your Majesty, I dare to ask, but your Majesty has been in poor health recently?"
Emperor Yongning's expression darkened and he glanced at Shen Jingzong lightly: "Why do you say that?"
Shen Jingzong was indeed bold to spy on the dragon's body!
Shen Jingzong lowered his head and continued to speak bluntly: "The emperor is in his prime in the Spring and Autumn Period. If the dragon body is healthy, why should he consider the prince so early? The crown prince is the crown prince, and the prince is the crown prince. Now the emperor is trying his best to build momentum for the prince, so I have this guess. "
Emperor Yongning's expression changed slightly, and he finally knew where the slightest discomfort in his heart came from.
