In the afternoon, the princess led everyone back to the palace.
The Huyang Princess Mansion was besieged, and the Chen family was investigated. Concubine Shu also refused to let Princess Huyang stay in the palace, fearing that she would offend the emperor.
Princess Huyang had nowhere to go for a while.
In desperation, Princess Huyang, mother and son could only come to the palace to settle down.
Mrs. Pei placed them in the guest courtyard respectively, and asked the servants to take good care of them, and never let Princess Huyang leave the mansion at will.
If you want to leave the house, you need her consent.
Everyone came back, but King Ning and Liu Zhao were not seen.
Gu Jiu came to Chunhe Hall, and asked straight to the point: "I don't know where the prince and the young master went? Why didn't they come back?"
Princess Pei's face was sullen and she didn't make a sound.
Xiao Qin'er looked around and said, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, the eldest son has been left in the palace, and His Majesty has something to ask."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, "What about the prince? Does Your Majesty have anything to ask?"
Xiao Qin'er nodded repeatedly, "Of course."
Gu Jiu did not accept this vague statement.
She simply asked Mrs. Pei, "Excuse me, concubine mother, what happened? Up to now, both the prince and the young master have been left in the palace. Please tell the concubine the truth."
Pei's face was stern, "Didn't your four siblings just say that His Majesty has something to ask, so they are kept in the palace."
Gu Jiu lowered her head and smiled mockingly, "In fact, everyone knows in their hearts that the matter is not that simple. There must be a big accident, so the prince and son will be left in the palace. Could it be that the son-in-law robs the tomb and has something to do with the palace? "
"of course not."
Pei denied it, but found that everyone was paying attention to her. To be precise, I was paying attention to her answer.
None of them are fools, everyone has a clear account in their hearts. Whitewashing the peace will not appease everyone's flustered hearts.
Pei was furious.
But she can't say she doesn't know anything. In that case, wouldn't it appear that she, the princess, is very incompetent.
She deliberated for a while before she said, "It's no small matter that the son-in-law robbed the tomb. The prince and the eldest son were left in the palace just to find out about it. All in all, don't think wildly. Soon the prince and the eldest son will be fine." Go back home."
Until now, Gu Jiu brought up another matter, "Before mother and concubine returned to the mansion, the Jinwu guard came to the door and searched the document garden."
"What? Such a big matter, why didn't you say it earlier?" Mrs. Pei was half-dead in anxiety.
Gu Jiu looked innocent, "My daughter-in-law doesn't know why Jin Wuwei came to the door, and thinks that mother and concubine know. Doesn't mother and concubine also know why Jin Wuwei came to the door?"
"How does this princess know. The Jinwu Guard is acting on the emperor's orders, and only His Majesty knows about this matter."
Pei Shi was angry and anxious, she knew well that the prince and Liu Zhao must have something to hide from her.
She gritted her teeth, the prince and Liu Zhao were not in the mansion, so she went to ask Princess Huyang.
That bitch in Huyang must know what happened.
Mrs. Pei dismissed everyone immediately, and then ordered her servants to invite Princess Huyang here.
When Gu Jiu walked out of Chunhe Hall, she had already confirmed that the Pei family did not know about Princess Huyang's private minting of coins.
After a while, the sister-in-law and sister-in-law will fight for 300 rounds. After Mrs. Pei knows the truth, she must scratch Princess Huyang's face to death.
Gu Jiu returned to the East Courtyard, pondering over Chen Consort's case.
Liu Zhao is definitely not in danger of his life, this is certain.
At most suffer from the pain of flesh and blood.
But when will Liu Zhao leave the palace
What does His Majesty mean by canceling Zhengdan pilgrimage
When he was thinking wildly, his servant reported that someone from the Gu residence had visited.
When Gu Jiu heard this, it must be that the Gu family heard about the accident in the palace and was very worried, so they sent someone over to inquire about the situation.
She said to her servants: "Quickly invite the people from the Gu residence to the flower hall."
The east courtyard is very large, and the inner courtyard of the east courtyard is surrounded by courtyards. Close the door, it is an independent mansion.
People from the Gu family were invited to the flower hall of the east courtyard.
Gu Jiu cheered up and went to the flower hall.
"Brother, Brother Six, Cousin Su, how could it be you?"
She thought that the person sent by the Gu family was Butler Gu Quan. Unexpectedly, the two elder brothers and Cousin Su came.
Gu Ting rushed in front of Gu Jiu in a few steps, "Sister, are you okay? I heard that something happened in the palace early this morning, and it was implicated in the palace. I'm so worried.
My father wanted to send someone over to take a look, so I volunteered. My father was worried about my recklessness, so he called the sixth brother. I didn't expect to meet Cousin Su as soon as I went out, and then you saw that the three of us came to the door together. "
Gu Jiu's eyebrows were curved, but her heart was warm.
She invited the three of them to sit down, and the servants offered tea.
Then she said: "I'm tired and you are worried. I'm fine, and the palace is fine. It's mainly Huyang Princess Mansion and the Chen family. The matter is more serious."
Gu Teng asked: "Is the palace really all right? When we entered the palace, we heard people talking about it, saying that the prince and the young master are still in the palace."
When facing her natal family, Gu Jiu naturally reported good news but not bad news.
There are some things that she can do alone.
She followed Pei's words and said: "The reason why the lord and the young master haven't come back is because His Majesty left them and asked about something."
Su Zheng was very perceptive, "Could it be that the affairs of the Huyang Princess Mansion and the Chen family are implicated in the Wang Mansion?"
Gu Jiu looked at Su Zheng, "What rumor did Cousin Su hear in the market?"
Su Zheng shook his head, "The matter hasn't spread to the neighbors in the market, so there are very few rumors in the market. However, Second Uncle knows several officials, and they all said that this time the Chen family is over, and that the case of the Chen family is likely to involve the palace. Madam, you know, Zhao Wang, Yan Wang and others have not left the palace, they are still staying in the palace."
Gu Jiu was surprised, "Is this really true?"
Why didn't I hear Princess Pei mention this matter before
Gu Jiu looked at Nanny Fang.
Nanny Fang shook her head slightly. Both Deng Cunli and Song Zheng hadn't come back yet, and they were still outside asking for news.
Su Zheng said: "This matter is absolutely true. I think it may not be because of the case between Huyang Princess's Mansion and the Chen family that the prince and Young Master Zhao were kept in the palace. Maybe it was because of other things."
Gu Jiu frowned.
Did something happen in the palace after she left the palace last night
"Thank you, Cousin Su, for telling me about this, I understand."
Su Zheng was extremely worried, "Will the palace be implicated?"
Gu Jiu shook her head slightly, "I don't know yet."
The concubine Pei knew very little, and it was a waste of effort to expect to inquire about news from Pei.
She said to Su Zheng: "I have already sent someone out, and I believe that definite news will be sent back soon. But don't worry, the palace will be safe this time at best, and nothing will happen."
Gu Ting was anxious, "Sister, aren't you comforting us?"
Gu Jiu laughed, "Look, brother, am I fine now? If there is something wrong with the palace, when you come, you should see a large number of Jinwu guards surrounding the palace."
Gu Teng was surprised by Su Zheng's sensitivity, and then said: "I hope this time there is no danger."
Gu Jiu smiled and said: "Don't worry, the palace will be fine, and I will be fine."
Su Zheng nodded, "Madam is a bride, even if the palace cannot escape this incident, Madam should not be implicated. I'm just worried that Madam will be frightened."
Gu Jiu smiled slightly, slowly shook her head and said, "Cousin Su underestimates me too much. I don't have many good qualities, except for being bold."
Su Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, "Madam won't suffer for the palace, so I'm relieved."
Gu Ting said: "Cousin Su, don't be sour."
Su Zheng smiled and remained silent.
Gu Jiu asked: "Don't just talk about me. How is the mansion?"
Gu Cheng hurriedly said: "Tomorrow is the second day of the junior high school, will the second sister go back?"
tomorrow? Gu Jiu is not sure whether Liu Zhao will be able to leave the palace at that time.
But she still said: "If there is no accident, I will go back."
Gu Cheng was a little worried, "Is it convenient for the second sister?"
Gu Jiu smiled, "I know what Sixth Brother is worried about. If something happens to the Palace, it's not convenient for me to go back. If there are no major accidents, I will definitely go back tomorrow."
Gu Teng breathed a sigh of relief, "This is the first New Year after the second sister got married, and my father is also looking forward to your return."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Brother Six, please send my greetings to my father. I'm tired and the old man is worried."
"Second sister is too introverted."
It was inconvenient for the three of them to stay in the palace, and after confirming that Gu Jiu was fine, they prepared to leave.
When he was leaving, Gu Ting winked at Gu Jiu with a narrow expression on his face.
He must have a lot to say, but because of the wrong occasion, he agreed to talk to the brother and sister again when Gu Jiu returned to her mother's house tomorrow.
After seeing off the three of them, Gu Jiu asked Mother Fang, "Have Deng Cunli and Song Zheng returned?"
Nanny Fang shook her head, "I haven't come back yet."
Gu Jiu tapped lightly on the table, "As soon as they come back, tell them to come see me immediately."
"The servant obeys."
The news is not smooth, this is what worries Gu Jiu the most.
Now it seems that the so-called emperor is seriously ill, it should be false. It is estimated that something else happened.
Gu Jiu sat in the study room, took out a book, wanted to read it, and calm down.
However, I can't see it anyway.
She simply put aside the books and picked up a pen to practice calligraphy.
After writing a page, I finally calmed down and gradually entered a state of ecstasy.
After writing for half an hour, my wrist was a little tired, so Gu Jiu stopped writing and rubbed her wrist.
At this time, she changed from her previous impatience and appeared very peaceful.
Qingmei brought the health-preserving soup and asked Gu Jiu to drink it while it was hot.
Gu Jiu drank half a bowl of health-preserving soup, and then asked, "Deng Cunli is back?"
Qingmei nodded, "Just came back, it's just outside the door."
"Call him in."
After a while, Deng Cunli walked into the study.
"The old slave pays his respects to his wife."
"Excuse me. How's the inquiry going?"
"Fulfilling the mission, I finally found out the inside story."
Gu Jiu felt excited inside, but she restrained herself again.
She asked in a deep voice, "What's the specific situation?"
Deng Cunli considered it for a while, and said: "Your Majesty's temporary cancellation of the Zhengdan pilgrimage is not because of a serious illness, but because the prince has been poisoned."
"What did you say, the crown prince was poisoned? Why did the crown prince get poisoned? The crown prince was poisoned, why did your majesty cancel the proper pilgrimage?"
Deng Cunli said: "The old slave heard the news that someone had planted spies in the East Palace and had been lurking for decades.
Because His Majesty has not made up his mind to abolish the Crown Prince for a long time, some people poisoned the Crown Prince because they couldn't wait.
After being diagnosed by the imperial physician, the prince was indeed poisoned, a chronic poison. Fortunately, it was discovered in time and rescued. Any later, the prince would really die. "
Gu Jiu was puzzled, remembering that he went to the palace to meet the emperor on the second day of his wedding, and met the unconscious prince in Xingqing Palace.
At that time, she thought that the prince was seriously ill, but she never thought that it might be poisoning.
"So the prince is weak and lingers on the sick bed, is it because of poisoning?"
Deng Cunli nodded, "That's right. His Majesty was said to be very furious when he heard that the crown prince was poisoned. He ordered the prison minister of the Shaofu to investigate the matter thoroughly, and kept all the princes and princes in the palace, not to leave the palace."
Gu Jiu smiled wryly, "On the surface, His Majesty is investigating the poisoning of the Crown Prince, but in fact, His Majesty is a shadow of a snake. He is worried that if someone dares to poison the Crown Prince, he will also poison him."
Deng Cunli said in a low voice: "This old slave thinks the same way. Your Majesty regrets his life. Poisoning is a big taboo. Your Majesty will never let it go."
Gu Jiu still had doubts, "Yesterday at the palace banquet, why didn't the crown prince stand up and the crown princess remained silent. How did His Majesty know about the poisoning of the crown prince?"
"It is said that Xingqing Palace's Shen Changshi came to the East Palace to pass the decree, and accidentally discovered the poisoning of the prince. The East Palace saw that the prince could not hide it, so he admitted that the prince was poisoned. His Majesty was furious, and immediately ordered all princes and princes not to leave the palace."
Gu Jiu smiled.
What accidentally discovered that the prince was poisoned, this is also a lie to a three-year-old child.
Apparently, the East Palace had already planned.
She sighed, "Donggong's counterattack is coming."
Years ago, the court impeached Donggong, causing Donggong to lose troops and generals.
Unexpectedly, Donggong's counterattack came so soon. Moreover, the attack was ferocious, with the potential to wipe out everyone in one go.
"However, looking at the handwriting of the East Palace this time, it doesn't look like the prince's usual style of action. Could it be that there are experts behind the prince?"
Deng Cunli reminded Gu Jiu in a low voice, "The concubine is from the Sun family in Longxi, and the Sun family is good at planning. The ancestors of the Sun family were counselors around Gaozu, and later became the prime minister.
In the following generations, the Sun family has been active in the court. The imperial edicts for the succession of emperors and the edicts for establishing princes in all dynasties were all drafted by the Sun family.
No one can match this honor alone.
It's just that the Sun family adheres to the training of the group, and the family style is low-key. Outsiders may not look prominent, but in fact they have a profound heritage.
Even if one day the Crown Princess dies in a disaster, the Sun family in Longxi will not lose their hair.
The Sun family is the family with the most stable foundation in the court. They never rely on marriage to consolidate their status, but rely on the true abilities of their children to gain a foothold in the court. "
Such an awesome family, such a powerful Crown Princess Sun.
No wonder Empress Cui Ruizhen chose Sun as the crown princess, probably because she took a fancy to the family behind Sun.
However, the Sun family will never entrust the family's future and life to the East Palace.
They have their own capital.
In this way, even if the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is abolished, there will not be much loss to the Sun family.
The Sun family can still gain a foothold in the court with their true skills and draft the imperial edict for His Majesty.
This is the style that can truly inherit the millennium family.
Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess Sun's family looked indifferent, but behind her was such a powerful natal family.
And she herself, looking at the way of counterattack this time, knew that she was a ruthless master.
Compared with the deceased Ruizhen Empress Cui, the Crown Princess Sun is not inferior at all.
They are all masters who do not give way to men.
For a moment, Gu Jiu felt admiration for the Crown Princess Sun.
A powerful woman can always get Gu Jiu's favor.
A cowardly woman like Xie's will only get Gu Jiu's eyes.
Gu Jiu said: "Do you think the Crown Princess Sun's trick is a thief calling for a thief?"
Deng Cunli frowned, "It's possible. But with the prince's temperament, it's unlikely that he would cooperate with such a plan. Unless, all this was done by the prince without telling the prince."
"It is also possible that someone actually planted spies to lurk in the East Palace, waiting for the opportunity to poison. Everything that has been done will leave traces. The Crown Princess Sun is so resourceful, she should not poison herself. Maybe she is just planning. But what is the truth? It is true that the crown prince was poisoned, and so is His Majesty's anger."
Gu Jiu could imagine that the Son of Heaven must be very flustered right now, full of suspicion towards everyone.
Suspect that someone is a spy lurking around, and wait for the opportunity to poison him.
At this time, the emperor is suspicious and irritable, so don't provoke anyone.
Whoever dares to provoke him should be prepared to separate the corpses.
No wonder Concubine Shu drove Princess Huyang out of the palace and refused to let her stay in the palace.
With Princess Huyang's temperament, if she said a wrong sentence, she might have to follow in the footsteps of Prince Chen and go to the Imperial Prison.
Just thinking of Princess Huyang, Mother Fang came in to ask for instructions.
"Madam Qi, Second Madam, please go to Chunhe Hall as soon as possible. Princess Huyang and the concubine had a quarrel, arguing to leave the mansion, and to enter the palace to seek concubine Shu's opinion. The concubine is also in a fit of anger at this moment."
Gu Jiu asked, "Is no one stopping Princess Huyang?"
Mother Fang said: "I can't stop it. Concubine Shen and Concubine Luo were both slapped by Princess Huyang. Princess Huyang told Princess Huyang to get out of the palace."
Gu Jiu frowned, Princess Huyang is a troublemaker. Princess Pei is also too irrational.
"I'll go right away."