Uncle Xie Xiaoguo led people to the Prince of War's Mansion, told Rong Cang about Emperor Mu's will, and then smiled calmly: "If His Highness, Prince of War, has any difficulties, I can convey them to you."
"There is no reason to worry." Rong Cang said indifferently, "But Ji Ziyi is not in the palace. If you want to find him, you may have to go to the Chu family."
"Chu family?" Uncle Xie Xiaoguo raised his eyebrows, "His Royal Highness, King of War, please clarify."
Rong Cang said calmly: "He is Madam Chu's nephew. He came to the capital this time to persuade Madam Chu to go back to Langya City to visit relatives and meet his elderly grandparents."
A trace of surprise flashed across Uncle Xie Xiaoguo's eyes, and then he smiled warmly: "That's it."
Then this matter will be easier to handle.
"I will leave first." Uncle Xie Xiaoguo bowed and raised his eyes to look at Rong Cang, his eyes fell on his slightly pale face, "Is His Royal Highness the War King feeling unwell?"
Rong Cang said: "It's no longer serious."
"Yes, I will retire."
Uncle Xie Xiaoguo quickly got on his horse and left with a few people. Chu Yunfei walked out of the inner house, stood beside Rong Cang, and looked towards the door with him: "As expected."
King Chen is determined to win against Chu. Ji Ziyi's appearance has never been deliberately concealed, and it is impossible for his spies not to notice it.
Unfortunately, the speed and accuracy of getting information are still a little bit behind.
Rong Cang turned around and walked into the inner house.
Chu Yunfei returned to Shuanghuayuan with him: "I didn't expect that my father would send Uncle Xie Xiaoguo to get him."
"Although Xie Lin treats prisoners ruthlessly, the Xie family is a neutral faction in the hearts of the courtiers. They will not deliberately be hostile to Prince Zhan's Palace, nor will they side with Prince Chen's Palace. Instead, they act reliably." Rong Cang's voice was calm.
Chu Yunfei nodded slowly and said no more.
She had sent someone to explain things clearly to her mother two days ago. Today, Ji Ziyi went to Chu's house. When the aunt and nephew meet, it is inevitable to have a sad and reminiscing about the past.
When Uncle Xie Xiaoguo arrived at the Chu family with several of his men, Mrs. Chu and Ji Ziyi were having a fierce argument about returning to Langya City.
"I haven't had any contact with Langya City for so many years. I just feel that I don't have the face to go back to see them. You can go back." Madam Chu's tone sounded cold and ruthless, but with a bit of uncontrollable sadness, "Just say that my daughter is unfilial. I am ashamed of them in this life——"
"Aunt!" Ji Ziyi frowned, "My grandparents have all regretted their decision. In recent years, they have become more and more yearning for their daughter. As a daughter, doesn't my aunt not regret it at all? If Chu Yuanzhong really loves his aunt, that's all. But he is A heartless and ungrateful person who spoils concubines and destroys his wife, why should my aunt guard this indifferent home and not even want to see her own parents again?"
Mrs. Chu seemed to be saddened by what he said, her eyes suddenly turned red, and she began to grieve silently.
"Aunt." Ji Ziyi knelt down and handed her a handkerchief, "My nephew came all the way to the capital this time because he heard that the King of War had divorced his wife before, so he rushed here impatiently. Unexpectedly, they reconciled with each other. It's fast, but how has your aunt been doing these past years? You know in your heart that guarding such a man is a waste of time, and you hope that your aunt will just stop it - "
"What will happen to Fei'er if I break up with him?" Mrs. Chu interrupted him, "Fei'er was not born well and has always been looked down upon by people among the royal family. If I make the mistake of deserting my husband again, Wouldn’t the act of abandoning my daughter make her even more unjust?”
Ji Ziyi's expression was subtle: "My nephew didn't ask my aunt to abandon her husband and daughter——"
"Madam!" The housekeeper hurriedly came to report, "Uncle Xie Xiaoguo has brought people here. He said that he was ordered to send Mr. Ji to the palace for questioning."
Mrs. Chu was startled and looked at Ji Ziyi: "The emperor is sending you a message?"
"Auntie, don't worry." Ji Ziyi stood up and straightened her robe gracefully and calmly, "My nephew will go to the palace first. Please consider what I just said carefully."
Mrs. Chu stood up and looked at him worriedly: "How did the emperor know that you came to the capital?"
"The emperor has known for a long time. My nephew has been in the palace before. Today is just a routine inquiry." Ji Ziyi smiled faintly, "If my aunt can reconcile with her grandparents, it will be beneficial to my cousin. Langya City can provide war The king’s help far exceeds that of ministers with many factions in the court.”
After saying that, he bowed slightly, turned around and walked out.
Mrs. Chu thought about his words, what help did Langya City provide to King War?
The King of War has 400,000 troops. What help does he need?
Military pay, food and grass, or war horses and weapons?
Or...
Mrs. Chu's heart trembled slightly when she thought of a certain possibility, and then she raised her head and looked at the distant sky.
If Rong Cang really has that idea, will Fei'er fall into endless fights in the future?
Will Langya City help her, or become a threat in the eyes of the emperor?
…
Ji Ziyi followed Uncle Xie Xiaoguo into the palace and arrived at the meeting hall.
All the civil and military officials looked at him in unison.
Ji Ziyi looked calm and respectfully paid homage to Emperor Mu: "Ji Ziyi, a common citizen, comes to see the emperor. Long live the emperor."
"Pingsheng." Emperor Mu spoke in a majestic tone, pretending not to know, "Ji Ziyi, are you the young master of Langya City?"
Ji Ziyi stood up and replied calmly: "Yes."
"Why did you come to the capital?"
"To see my aunt."
As soon as this statement came out, the ministers in the DPRK were surprised.
"Aunt?" Prime Minister Jiang frowned, "Who is your aunt? Young Master Ji has been in and out of Prince Zhan's mansion a lot these days!"
Ji Ziyi raised her head and looked at Prime Minister Jiang: "Since this gentleman knows that I go in and out of Prince Zhan's palace, why doesn't he know that Princess Zhan is Cao Min's cousin? Why doesn't he know that Princess Zhan's mother is Cao Min's aunt?"
"What did you say?" Prime Minister Jiang was shocked, "Mrs. Chu is your aunt?"
"Isn't Mr. Chu the clearest about this issue?" Ji Ziyi turned her eyes and found Chu Yuanzhong among the ministers. "Isn't it because of my aunt's identity that Mr. Chu married my aunt? It's just that my grandparents did not agree with this. Regarding the marriage, after my aunt insisted on getting married, they broke up with her and had no contact with each other for nearly twenty years."
Chu Yuanzhong looked ugly: "I...I..."
"Mrs. Chu was actually born in Langya City?" King Chen couldn't believe it, "This...how is this possible?"
"Why is it impossible?" Ji Ziyi turned her head and looked at his face, "It should have been a beautiful thing for the legitimate daughter of Langya City to marry the number one scholar in the capital. Unfortunately, my grandfather had long seen that Chu Yuanzhong was not a good man. That’s why I strongly oppose it.”
"But back then, my aunt was obsessed with Chu Yuanzhong, who had both talent and appearance, so she had to marry him. Chu Yuanzhong, on the other hand, was interested in Langya City's financial resources, which could help him rise to prominence in the future. Who would have thought that in order to marry him, my aunt would ignore the objections of his grandparents, He has decisively cut off contact with Langya City. Chu Yuanzhong has not been able to get any benefits these years, and he has long forgotten his aunt's background. He spoils his concubines and kills his wife. His unkindness and unrighteousness have already chilled my aunt's heart!"
King Chen looked ugly. He originally thought that Rong Cang and the young master of Langya City could be cured of the crime of having a close relationship, but he didn't expect that Ji Ziyi had such a relationship with Mrs. Chu.
It was beyond his expectation.
"Your Majesty." Uncle Xie Xiaoguo stood up, "Fang Caichen did find Mr. Ji at the Chu family. He was talking to Mrs. Chu. Mrs. Chu's eyes were red and she looked very sad."
