The people on the pirate ship were reluctant, but at least the Qin family was still useful. Neither Chen Emperor nor Chu Zhiyi had any intention of replacing the Qin family.
Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger. It is important to understand what the tiger is thinking.
"So what now?"
Leave Qin Shiqiong and Shen Chengjun in the capital to wait for their uncle's teacher to return to the court? What if Emperor Chen kills the donkey and suddenly attacks the Qin family after his uncle returns to the capital?
"General Protector cannot return to Beijing."
Chu Zhiyi's view was the same as hers, "It's been a day or two since Emperor Chen wanted to move the Qin family, but because the Qin family is sensible, they have kept a low profile these years. But this time, others have laid out the plan and have ready-made handles. I also I can’t figure out what Emperor Chen is thinking.”
In the palace, King Cheng handed the letters found from the Qin family to Emperor Chen.
"Father, I don't understand. There is sufficient evidence that the Qin family is collaborating with the enemy. Why do you..."
Why don't you issue an order to let the general who protects the country hand over power? If he doesn't want to, he will be disobeying the imperial edict.
The initiative is in their hands.
Emperor Chen lowered his eyes and looked at the evidence on the table.
"I am the first one not to believe that the Qin family is collaborating with the enemy."
If it weren't for the Qin family back then, Chu Zhiyi would not have been defeated. Now, being cautious and humble, maybe it would be him.
"The Qin family is only loyal to the imperial court and to this dragon chair. No matter who sits here, the Qin family will be loyal. There is no doubt about this."
King Cheng was shocked and said, "Then why did my father order the Qin family to be raided?"
Emperor Chen sighed.
"Have you never thought about who is targeting the Qin family behind this?"
Would a bastard from the Lian family dare to provoke the Qin family?
King Cheng frowned.
"My son, I don't understand."
Emperor Chen sighed: "You don't need to understand. When you get to my position, you will naturally understand. Others have set up the stage, and you don't want to see what they sing. Are you willing?"
King Cheng did not dare to agree.
"Do you know how Mrs. An died?"
King Cheng had vaguely heard of it, but did not dare to speak.
"When the late emperor brought her back from the border, many people in the court doubted her identity. They thought the girl was too beautiful and might confuse the emperor. The courtiers wrote a letter asking for Concubine An to be driven out of the palace."
"It was at this time that she became pregnant with the emperor's heir and gave birth to Lao Jiu."
Why did you suddenly bring up this topic?
Chu Zhiyi was smart, outstanding since he was a child, good at both civil and military affairs. He stole all the late emperor's favor and gradually established himself in the army, becoming his strongest competitor.
"If you succeed, you will be safe as a concubine; if you fail, you will be safe as a concubine."
"She was very ambitious and raised your Ninth Uncle very well. The late Emperor intended to pave the way for your Ninth Uncle and win over the Qin family for him."
"Do you think your Uncle Nine has really fallen? Are you willing to be a useless person for the rest of your life?"
King Cheng suddenly realized.
"Father, I suspect that Uncle Nine is behind the scenes. The purpose is to alienate the monarch and his ministers and disrupt the situation of the court?"
Emperor Chen did not deny it.
"The Qin family did obey the late emperor's wishes at first and assist him, but later the Qin family turned against him and caused great harm to your ninth uncle."
The young God of War was surrounded by enemy troops and fell off a cliff. He broke his leg and shattered his pride, which allowed him to take advantage.
The Qin family is his noble family.
He didn't want to touch the Qin family unless it was absolutely necessary.
Let’s first take a look at what the people behind the scenes want to do.
Emperor Chen had his own thoughts.
"In my name, send a message to the general protecting the country."
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How should the Qin family go this time?
Lian Suisui squatted under the moonlight, holding his chin up and looking at the stars in the sky.
"Cousin, I understand what the Ninth Prince means, but I can't guarantee what father will choose."
Qin Shiqiong transformed from a little girl who was inexperienced in the world to a big girl overnight. "When I see my father, I will tell him what happened in the capital."
Lian Suisui helped her tie on her cloak and put on her hat.
The air smells of hot and humid earth, so traveling in this season shouldn't be too difficult.
"No matter what my uncle chooses, you will always be my relatives. Don't have any psychological burden. The prince and I will take you out of the city later."
Shen Chengjun glanced at them and put two swords on his waist, two daggers hidden in his boots, and a cloth bag full of hidden weapons hung on his waist.
"lets go."
Chu Zhiyi opened the curtain, and the two of them got on the carriage, and even Suisui climbed in.
There were people watching outside the palace, and whenever there was movement in the palace, their attention was immediately attracted.
The carriage was walking on the street and passed the back door of a house. Another identical carriage suddenly accelerated. Shuying drove the carriage into the door and followed them to chase the other carriage.
After repeating this several times, he swung the tail behind him and then the carriage began to walk towards the city gate.
"Master, everything has been arranged!"
The city gate opened a crack, and Shen Chengjun and Qin Shiqiong left the city through the opened door.
Qin Shiqiong turned around and waved to Lian Suisui.
"Why do I feel so melancholy that I don't know when we will see each other again..."
Chen Wanli married far away and Qin Shiqiong left the capital. Chen Yanxin and Song Jiyue were left in the capital.
Lian Suisui watched the city gate close and said to himself, "It's a long way to go. I don't know if they can meet up with their uncle safely."
Chu Zhiyi held her hand and stood with her at the city gate for a while.
"The situation is going to change. Go back."
There was still moonlight in the sky when we arrived, but now even the stars were covered by dark clouds, and a rain suppressed the heat of early summer.
King Cheng came out of the palace and sighed in front of the rain curtain.
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince and the Ninth Princess are out!"
King Cheng remembered something.
"Where did they go?"
The subordinate reported back: "Go back to your lord, they didn't go anywhere, they were just wandering around the capital."
"It's broken, go to the city gate!"
If the father has no intention of rectifying the Qin family, this is an opportunity to win over the Qin family. If he can take the opportunity to win Qin Shiqiong's heart and marry a girl from the Qin family, it will be more beneficial than the original plot against Lian Suisui!
"It's raining, get in the car quickly!"
Chu Zhiyi had prepared a carriage outside the city. Shen Chengjun and Qin Shiqiong should not get caught in the rain.
The carriage of the Ninth Prince's Mansion passed by King Cheng's carriage. King Cheng opened the curtain and looked back. There was no mark on the carriage, so he couldn't tell whose carriage it was. It was also dark, so even if there was a mark, he might not be able to tell. make out.
All was quiet at the city gate.
"Is anyone out of town?"
The city gate was locked in the evening, and the city gate would not be opened at night except by imperial decree. The general guarding the gate replied with clasped fists: "To tell you what the prince is saying, the general has not received the order to open the city gate, and no one has left the city."
King Cheng hummed.
"Let's go back!"
Maybe you can sell the Qin family a favor?
King Cheng thought tiredly.
There should be an explanation from Mr. Wengge. When he returned to the palace, he first went to Weng Ling'er's yard.
"Is the princess still feeling unwell lately?"
Weng Ling'er's pregnancy was not stable. She almost had a miscarriage in a teahouse before going out. After hiring the imperial doctor, she raised the baby in the palace. The supplements that were like running water in the palace were sent to the palace. Mr. Wengge reminded him several times. , this is his first child, and he attaches great importance to it.
Weng Ling'er had already fallen asleep, and the maid waiting beside her replied: "Back to the prince, the princess ate one more bowl of porridge today than yesterday, and her appetite is much better."
King Cheng hummed and warned: "Take good care of the princess."
There used to be a few maidservants in the back house of the palace. After Weng Ling'er and Xia Jing'er came in, those maids were sold to the wrong place. He was not in the mood recently, and there were no new ones in the house for the time being.
I walked to Xia Jing'er's yard.
"Your Majesty, my aunt is sick. I am afraid that you will get over the illness, so I have asked my servant to stop you."
Ni Yun looked at Cheng Wang Fu Shen, Cheng Wang frowned and said: "Why is she also sick..."
After running around for a day, Cheng Wang is now a little tired.
Niyun boldly said: "I will serve you to soak your feet."
There were many maids in the house who wanted to climb into bed. King Cheng glanced at them and saw that they were quite pretty, so he did not refuse.
There were many empty rooms in the courtyard where Xia Jing'er lived, so Niyun packed out one and left Cheng Wang there that night.
The next morning, Xia Jinger opened her eyes drowsily. King Cheng was sitting in front of her bed, and Niyun stood behind him with a pink face.
"Let me tell you something."
The sick man's face didn't look good. King Cheng said with some disgust, "I'm going to move Niyun into a room. For the sake of her being here to serve you, don't embarrass her."
