When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down. Cheng Shouwang, Marquis of Changping, was arrogant. When he was working in the Jinwu Guard, he took advantage of his position to bully others. Not to mention Cheng Dingan, who had caused deaths many times and was impeached many times. Now that these bad things happened to him, other impeachment memorials were sent in like snowflakes.
In Prince Zhuang's mansion, Prince Zhuang took the handkerchief handed to him by Qin and applied it to his face. He sighed comfortably, then threw the handkerchief into the basin and sat on the couch.
Qin personally stepped forward and squatted down to take off his boots for him, and then changed him into the thousand-layer satin shoes he usually wore at home. Then she asked softly, "Is there a result? Is there any trouble at the Cheng family?"
She looked listless and hadn't put on any powder today. She looked a little listless. Prince Zhuang didn't pay much attention to her. He just hummed and leaned back on the pillow comfortably. He laughed a few times in a relaxed manner, "Zhan Changshi is reliable. I have never had any dealings with the Cheng family and have never met them. As for Zhan Changshi himself, he is a very cautious person and did not leave any traces. Cheng Shouwang is also a smart man. He joined the Jinyiwei and was able to keep his mouth shut under Song Heng. I asked Lai Weiqi to give him a tip, and he committed suicide honestly. This is good. I will give his son a way out for his tact."
Qin's expression did not change. After hearing what King Zhuang said, she thought for a moment before asking, "Cheng Ding'an is going to be exiled. Do you plan to keep him?"
But Cheng Dingan knows a lot.
The Qin family didn't want this man to be alive, for no other reason than that it was Cheng Ding'an's idea that dragged Qin Chen into this, and now the Qin family is still stuck in the quagmire.
King Zhuang then looked at her seriously, pondered for a while, and reached out to help her up: "I know you think this man is evil, but he did something for me after all, and everyone is watching. Cheng Shouwang is dead now, if I stand idly by and watch him, it would be too cold-blooded."
He is so cold to the people who follow him, and everyone below is watching.
Prince Zhuang sighed, stroked Qin's hair, and smiled gently: "Princess, you are the most reasonable one. You must understand my intention, right?"
Qin's eyes were a little stiff. It took her a while to react. She subconsciously clenched her clothes with both hands. Her throat hurt, but she still forced a smile and nodded: "Yes, the prince has thought it through. He really can't let Cheng Dingan die again..."
She paused, and finally frowned and asked casually, "Your Majesty, the case of Caohe's corruption..."
The Qin family is supported by Qin Chen. Over the years, although the Pang family has been continuously making money from Pang Qingping, King Zhuang has also obtained a lot through Qin Chen, including large sums of silver and many connections in the military.
Qin has always been very close to this uncle. If Qin Chen really has no hope of being rescued, the Qin family will definitely suffer a heavy blow, and by then her position as Princess Zhuang will be shaky.
Speaking of this, King Zhuang's face became a little solemn. He coughed and frowned: "You... you also know that father is in a bad mood recently..."
In fact, because of Guo Chongxing's suicide on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Emperor Yuanfeng was so angry that he demoted Marquis Changping and Marquis Zhongyong to the lowest positions. His temper also became much worse. Therefore, this time the three courts imposed a heavy sentence on Qin Chen's case.
The three courts suggested stripping him of his official position and exiling him, and the cabinet had no objection. However, after the report was submitted to Emperor Yuanfeng, he decided to confiscate his property and asked the three courts to discuss the crime again.
Needless to say, King Zhuang also knew that this matter would not be so easily resolved, not to mention that the Pang family was eyeing him covetously. If he did anything, it would only attract more attention from everyone.
Qin's face suddenly turned even paler. She looked at King Zhuang in horror and asked, "What will happen to my uncle?"
King Zhuang was a little hesitant.
Just before he came out of the palace, Concubine Li mentioned the matter of the concubine to him again.
He wanted a legitimate son before, and the Qin family had always been a strong support, so he just passed it by. But now it's different, ...
Just as she was thinking this, Qin suddenly covered her mouth as if she was about to vomit, and turned sideways in discomfort.
King Zhuang was a little caught off guard, and hurriedly reached out to pat her back, while calling the maid in: "Go and call the imperial physician, how did you take care of her? Did she eat something bad?"
The maid glanced at Princess Zhuang in panic and quickly turned around and left.
Qin's stomach churned violently. She clutched King Zhuang's hand and lay on the bed, still looking grim.
King Zhuang whispered, "Don't think too much. After all, my father-in-law is not implicated. Whether his property will be confiscated is still undecided. The elders all think that the crime is not serious enough..."
Qin didn't say anything.
Only after the skilled physician from the palace arrived did King Zhuang stand up and allow him to receive proper treatment.
The good doctor looked through the curtains, his face full of doubt and uncertainty. After a long while, he finally smiled and bowed to Prince Zhuang: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! The princess is pregnant!"
King Zhuang was stunned and didn't react for a moment.
Princess Zhuang asked with a trembling voice: "Really?"
The good doctor laughed hurriedly: "It can't be wrong, the princess must be pregnant!"
King Zhuang was surprised and delighted at once.
From the time Emperor Yuanfeng ascended the throne to now, the crown prince died early, and his pregnant crown princess unfortunately followed him to the underworld. Some of his other children got married late, while some were like him, who had been married for many years without any children. In any case, he still doesn't have a grandchild yet.
Unexpectedly, the problem that has troubled him for many years has now turned around.
You know, he had just saved Emperor Yuanfeng and was in high spirits. If the news of the princess' pregnancy was reported to him now, it would be another great event!
This is the first grandchild of Emperor Yuanfeng. No matter whether it is a boy or a girl, it is the first!
King Zhuang hurriedly sent someone to take the good doctor out to give him a generous reward. He could not wait to open the curtain and grasped the hand of Princess Zhuang: "Great! Great! You are really my lucky star!"
Ever since the Qin family got into trouble, Prince Zhuang had never been so gentle and considerate. Even though she knew that his happiness did not come from his love for her, Qin still felt completely happy and relieved at this time.
She stroked her belly with a complicated look in her eyes and smiled with relief: "Yes, this baby came at the right time..."
This child could at least give her some breathing time.
Prince Zhuang was very excited: "I will personally go to the palace to tell my father the good news! Don't worry, my father will definitely reward you handsomely!"