Princess Chun'an's illness did not cause much stir in the capital, because everyone's attention was attracted by one thing after another.
The news of the Su family's restoration of their title spread quickly throughout the capital and was reported in the official gazette. Everyone knew that the Su family, which had been depressed for a long time, was going to rise again. In fact, the Earl of Yongding was framed and killed, which was completely different from the rumors that he colluded with the prince to rebel. No one said anything about the Su family's restoration of their title this time.
After all, the imperial edict said that the title was given to Su Rong, but it was still unknown whether Su Rong's leg could be cured. If Su Rong's leg really could not be cured, this title would be just a nice title, and he would not be able to serve, and in a dozen or even dozens of years, he would be away from the army.
However, everyone had not discussed the Su family's affairs for long before another decree came down - Emperor Yuanfeng rejected the Ministry of Rites' memorial and ordered the Ministry of Rites to bury the third prince with the rites for a commoner. As for the concubines in the third prince's mansion, they were all sent to the nunnery to practice.
It was obvious that he hated the Third Prince so much that he had no feelings for him at all.
As for the Xu family, all adult males were beheaded, and all children and women were exiled to Lingnan. Shao Wenxun was also sentenced to beheading. The Shao family was also punished because they had levied heavy taxes in their hometown.
There were also accomplices of the Xu family and Shao Wenxun. As long as they were caught, they were basically thrown into the prison of the Ministry of Justice.
Suddenly, everyone in the capital was terrified when talking about the Xu family and Shao Wenxun, for fear of being associated with this incident.
Even Princess Wenchang was no exception. When she heard that someone from the Xu family had come to visit, she frowned and waved her hands impatiently: "What are you doing here at this time? No see!"
After thinking for a while, she called out to the nanny who was about to leave. After thinking again and again, she sighed and asked, "Who is coming?"
The nanny noticed her entanglement and hesitation and whispered, "It's someone from the Li family."
People from the Li family... ..Mrs. Xu’s maiden family is the Zhangzhou Li family, and she can be said to be from the same clan as Princess Mingchang’s consort.
Princess Mingchang lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, then changed her mind: "Let someone in."
After a while, the lady from the Li family came in hurriedly, looking haggard and bent over to pay her respects to Princess Mingchang.
He is courteous and considerate, and his actions show a noble demeanor.
Princess Mingchang held the cup in her hand, thinking of something in her mind. After a while, she said softly, "No need to be polite," and then said, "It's been many years since we last met."
"That's right." Madam Li was about to cry, but she held it back. With red eyes, she called out to Her Highness in a very low voice, "To be honest, our family has been in turmoil recently. We dare not close our eyes. But it is easier to add icing on the cake than to send charcoal in the snow. At this time, we can't find anyone who is willing to see us... Fortunately, Her Highness is kind..."
Princess Mingchang wore the tall hat on her head and curled her lips slightly: "There's no need to say these words. I actually didn't agree to do anything for you."
Madam Li pursed her lips, not feeling embarrassed. Instead, she took a deep breath and responded, "I dare not deceive Your Highness. I came here to ask for an important matter... Your Highness, please be merciful!"
As she spoke, she stood up and knelt on the ground. Before Princess Mingchang could frown, she said quickly, "We dare not ask for anything. We just ask Your Highness to be able to help us pass on a message to the prince..."
As she spoke, she pulled out a small box about one foot square from her sleeve and respectfully held it above her head with both hands: "Your Highness, please have mercy on us because the deceased Prince Consort is also from the same clan as the Li family. Otherwise, the entire Li family will be overthrown in an instant!"
How could the Li family not be involved in what the Xu family has done over the years? Now the fire is getting bigger and bigger, and the Li family can only try their best to beg for mercy and get out of it.
Princess Mingchang tapped her fingers on the handle of the chair. After an unknown amount of time, she slowly said, "I can only give you this thing. Will it work?"
Before she could finish, Madam Li leaned forward with gratitude: "Everyone in the Li family is also grateful for the princess's great kindness!"
Princess Mingchang raised her eyebrows.
Not long after, Madam Li came out of the princess's mansion and quickly got on the carriage. She leaned against the wall of the carriage, closed her eyes, and took a few deep breaths before her emotions calmed down a little.
Lord Li sat opposite her and looked at her, asking solemnly, "How is it?"
Madam Li opened her eyes and nodded: "After collecting the things, the news will definitely be sent to the prince." As she spoke, she looked at Lord Li in confusion: "Why can't we go and tell the prince in person?"
Lord Li's face was not looking good, and there was a thick layer of dark circles under his eyes, which made him look even more gloomy at the moment. He said bluntly: "The Xu family has done such a thing that Prince Zhuang's Mansion has no time to distance themselves from the matter. How could they possibly meet us? If we go to their house, it will be easy for someone with ulterior motives to see us, and I'm afraid we will be in trouble faster. On the contrary, Princess Mingchang's husband also received a lot of benefits from us in the past, and Princess Mingchang herself has an old grudge with the Song family, so she can take this approach."
He stretched out his hand and pinched his brows. His mood was extremely bad. "Brother-in-law and A Rui have been sentenced to beheading. Tong Zhou and Tong Ji are following A Sister. We have to protect them. Now that the Su family has turned over, can Your Highness just sit there and watch? You know, the Su and He families have turned over, so what's next?"
Next, it’s time to review the prince’s old case.
This is not the scariest thing.
After all, the crown prince is dead, and the blame has now been borne by the third prince.
However, the Song family does not rely solely on one prince.
The Xu family found out clearly that Song Heng's background was suspicious.
Seeing that Emperor Yuanfeng now relies so much on the Su and He families, and seeing that Emperor Yuanfeng misses the prince more and more, if Song Heng is really the prince's bloodline.
So, how will King Zhuang deal with it
By then, the child in Qin's belly will not be so precious anymore.
Madam Li also knew what her husband meant. She was extremely worried, her heart pounding. She spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "I just hope the princess can deliver the message and see how His Highness reacts."
Could it be that even though Shao Wenxun of the Xu family was implicated, King Zhuang was really so tolerant that he would pretend nothing had happened
Isn’t he afraid that the Su and He families will continue to make trouble and investigate past events
No matter how well you cover it up, there will always be traces revealed, just like the bad luck of the Xu family and Shao Wenxun. Although it is now blamed on the third prince, there will always be other clues.
Lord Li snorted, and no one knew what he was thinking about, and he slowly exhaled.