After seeing off Mrs. Wu and her daughter, Xie Nanjia lazily leaned on the head of the bed and asked Zhao Jingyu: "What is your impression of Mrs. Ning?"
Zhao Jingyu shook his head: "I have no impression. Apart from you, I have no impression of women."
"..." Xie Nanjia didn't have the energy to yell at him, so she rolled her eyes at him, "Be serious, I'm talking to you about serious matters!"
"Okay, but I really have no impression of that." Zhao Jingyu said seriously, "Do you think that Madam Ning put drugs in the chicken soup?"
"I'm just guessing, I can't be sure yet." Xie Nanjia said, "And I can't be sure whether Lu Yingying's words are true or false."
"That girl is just a simple-minded person with a pretty face. She was purely instigated by Song Meiwei, otherwise I would not let her go so easily. Since she came to apologize, why would she lie?" Zhao Jingyu said.
Xie Nanjia raised her eyebrows and looked at him: "Don't you have no impression of women other than me? How come you know her so thoroughly?"
"..." Zhao Jingyu was stunned at first, then smiled like a flower, "I'm glad you're jealous, but now we're talking about business, please adjust your attitude."
Xie Nanjia: “…”
He knows how to apply what he has learned.
In fact, before this incident happened, Xie Nanjia felt that Madam Ning was a little strange. As a concubine with a son, Madam Ning was too humble. Whenever she appeared in front of people, she always looked very sad, either crying or lowering her head. She rarely spoke, and even if there were remarks that were unfavorable to her, she would just accept it and never fight back.
Xie Nanjia didn't know what she was like before, but ever since she came to the Nanzhao Palace, she had heard her talk more than once about how difficult her and her son's days in the palace were, and how many disasters and sufferings Song Huai had endured since he was a child.
Why would she open her heart so freely to someone she wasn't even familiar with
Is it just because I have a good relationship with Song Huai that she treats me as someone I can confide in
Mrs. Yining has always been cautious and prudent, so she probably wouldn't trust anyone so easily.
So, what was her intention in doing this
Is he trying to use my and Zhao Jingyu's sympathy for her to suppress the princess
If this is the case, then she must first know that Zhao Jingyu is able to suppress the princess. The problem is that apart from the Nanzhao King and his wife, no one else in the mansion knows Zhao Jingyu's identity. Even if there are rumors in the capital, it is impossible for them, the women who have lived in deep houses for a long time, to hear it. How did she know
Furthermore, even if she really knew and wanted to use Zhao Jingyu to suppress the princess, there was no need for her to target her own son, right
She loves Song Huai so much, how could she bear to use such despicable means to harm his body when Song Huai was still seriously injured
Unless she is crazy, no mother would do such a dirty thing.
"Is Song Huai not her biological son?" Xie Nanjia tilted her head and looked at Zhao Jingyu. She really couldn't think of any reason why Madam Ning would do this.
"What are you thinking about? You've read too many storybooks!" Zhao Jingyu was speechless at her rich imagination. He raised his hand and flicked a finger on her forehead. "There are not so many bizarre stories in the world. The story of the cat replacing the prince is just something that bored people made up to kill time."
"Don't be too absolute. Aren't you an example yourself?" Xie Nanjia said, rubbing his head.
Zhao Jingyu: "... Can I be the same? I am the chosen one who only comes once in a thousand years. Do you think everyone can be like me?"
Xie Nanjia's eyes suddenly lit up. "You reminded me. Do you think it's possible that she knows that I'm the daughter of the Phoenix, so she wants me to marry her son so that she can bless her son to become the emperor?"
"Do you think you are Guanyin Bodhisattva and can bless anyone you want..." Zhao Jingyu curled his lips to show disdain, and then suddenly fell silent.
If you have to think in this direction, it is not impossible. Although his identity is a secret in the palace, everyone already knows that Song Jingxing is not the crown prince. Everyone thinks that the emperor has only one son, Song Jingxing. Now that Song Jingxing has been deposed, the position of crown prince is vacant. If the harem does not give birth to a little prince in a few years, then one of the princes' sons can be adopted as the crown prince.
But then again, Madam Ning is just a concubine, does she really have such scheming and ambition
"Hiss!" Zhao Jingyu took a deep breath, rubbed his chin with his fist and said slowly, "Tell me, my father asked me to come to Nanzhao, is there another purpose?"
"..." Xie Nanjia sat up straight with a start, looked at him for a moment, and said hesitantly, "It is said that you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child. Could it be that your father wants to use you to catch a wolf?"
Zhao Jingyu: “…”
I don’t have such a father!
Seeing his expression of despair due to being hurt by his own father, Xie Nanjia couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Zhao Jingyu felt more and more hurt, his mouth pouting so much that it could be used to tie a donkey.
Xie Nanjia laughed so hard that her wounds hurt. She was forced to stop and comfort him halfheartedly: "Okay, this is just speculation, not fact. It's too early for you to get angry now."
Zhao Jingyu: “…”
What's early? Fortunately I thought of this, otherwise I would die without knowing how I died.
Do you think there is such a father
"Maybe your father just has a little suspicion. If he told you in advance, he might be afraid that you would act unreal." Xie Nanjia said, "So remember, even if you know now, you still have to pretend you don't know. After all, we are just guessing. What if it turns out not to be what we think in the end? It would be so embarrassing for everyone if we were to find out."
"Humph!" Zhao Jingyu snorted angrily, "He's really reassuring. What if I didn't think of this and died in a foreign land without knowing why?"
"No." Xie Nanjia said shamelessly, "I'm so smart, your father must have expected that I would notice something, so he entrusted you to me with confidence."
Zhao Jingyu: “…”
This guy is so shameless that he is almost catching up with me.
"Since you are so smart, why did you fall for their tricks?"
"I was careless for a moment." Xie Nanjia said, "I feel more at ease with Song Huai's character. If it were someone else, I would be very vigilant."
"Don't you doubt Song Huai at all?" Zhao Jingyu asked.
"I believe him." Xie Nanjia said, "If it was him, he wouldn't have cut himself with the porcelain pieces and let me tie him up."
"That makes sense." Zhao Jingyu nodded. "Anyone who can control his desires in that situation is definitely a gentleman."
"So, let's go visit him together!" Xie Nanjia suggested.
"Can you walk?" Zhao Jingyu asked.
"My injury is my shoulder, not my leg. Why can't I walk?" Xie Nanjia got up from the bed. "I'm not as delicate as you think. I'm strong!"
"..." Zhao Jingyu smiled and said, "I didn't think too much about it. I just wanted to say that if you can't walk, I can carry you on my back."
"real or fake?"
"Really? If you don't believe me, try it."
"Just give it a try."
The palace blocked the news, and Xie Nanfeng had no idea that Xie Nanjia was being plotted against.
The next day, Xie Nanjia sent a message to call him to Fengming Palace.
The palace was peaceful these two days, with nothing unusual. Zhao Jingyu was taken out for inspection by King Nanzhao again. Xie Nanjia was worried, so she asked Xie Nanfeng to follow him quietly to protect him, and specifically told him not to be discovered by others.
"Why did you suddenly ask me to protect him?" Xie Nanfeng asked sensitively, "Did something happen?"
"No, don't think too much. I'm just afraid that he's always out and what might happen if something unexpected happens." Xie Nanjia said.
"With King Nanzhao here, what kind of emergency can't be dealt with?" Xie Nanfeng expressed his disbelief.
"You can't say that. King Nanzhao can also be careless sometimes." Xie Nanjia was impatient to play Tai Chi with him and ordered, "Just go when I tell you to go. Why are you asking so many questions?"
"..." Xie Nanfeng curled his lips jealously, "Are you so concerned about him now?"
Xie Nanjia: "... Can you not be too concerned? If anything happens to him, will we be able to get home safely?"
Xie Nanfeng thought about it and said nothing more. He went back to the inn and dispatched people to take turns to protect Zhao Jingyu secretly.
When Zhao Jingyu learned about Xie Nanjia's arrangement, he felt that he was valued and was very happy.
After Xie Nanjia recovered, she went to play with Song Huai as usual and didn't care about what happened before.
When Song Huai saw her for the first time after waking up, he felt a little embarrassed, but later, when he saw that Xie Nanjia was open and honest, he felt relieved.
Xie Nanjia didn't mention the almond tofu pudding matter to him. The truth he heard was exactly the same as the truth heard by everyone in the mansion.
Madam Ning was still as cautious and timid as before. She prepared different kinds of delicious food for Song Huai every day to nourish his body. Of course, Xie Nanjia's portion was also indispensable.
After this incident, Song Huai became much more cautious. He would test every food he ate with a silver needle to make sure there was nothing abnormal before letting Xie Nanjia eat it.
Xie Nanjia told him that there was no need to do this, because the bad guys would not use the same trick twice in a row, so it would be safe for them to eat now.
Song Huai said that even if it happens, we cannot be careless and it is better to be careful.
Xie Nanjia secretly observed him and felt that his words and actions were very natural, with no signs of acting, so he completely ruled out his suspicion.
The only ones left are Madam Ning and Prince Nanzhao.
The Prince of Nanzhao was being watched by Zhao Jingyu, so Madam Ning was naturally handed over to Xie Nanjia for investigation.
Madam Wu said that Alan, the maid who exposed Song Meiwei, had once served Madam Ning. Xie Nanjia decided to test Alan first.
But she walked around the palace for several days and never saw Alan again.
She didn't feel comfortable asking directly, so she asked Zhu'er indirectly. Zhu'er said that she hadn't seen A'lan for several days, and wondered if the eldest princess was punished to kneel in the ancestral hall and A'lan had gone to serve her.
"You need someone to serve you even when you're being punished by kneeling?" Xie Nanjia was completely amazed.
"The eldest princess is the apple of the eye of the princess' eye. How can the princess feel at ease without someone to serve her?" Zhu'er said, "Anyway, kneeling is just a formality. Can you really make the princess kneel obediently for a month?"
“…” The little girl was outspoken, and Xie Nanjia felt that what she said made sense, so she just smiled and changed the subject.
Since she couldn't find Alan, she had to start from other places. She had no help in the palace, so she had to be careful in everything she did. So she often thought, it would be great if Lvliu and Hualou were still there. If that didn't work, Liusu and Biluo would also be good.
As a result, after muttering about it for a long time, she didn't bring her own helpers, but instead brought Wei Jun and Huangfu.
Wei Jun and Huangfu contacted each other privately through Xie Nanfeng and Zhao Jingyu without letting King Nanzhao know. Zhao Jingyu let them stay in the same inn with Xie Nanfeng and be ready to be dispatched at any time.
With the two of them around, Xie Nanjia felt much more at ease. At the same time, it also further confirmed her guess that the emperor must have other purposes in asking Zhao Jingyu to come to Nanzhao, otherwise he should have sent someone to pick him up and bring him back to Beijing at this time instead of letting Wei Jun and Huangfu come.
But why didn't the emperor tell her and Zhao Jingyu directly about his purpose
Could it be really like she thought, that she was afraid that if they knew in advance they would behave unnaturally and people would notice something
Even so, we can't just leave them to fend for themselves without giving them any hints, right
Does he really not worry about their safety at all
Xie Nanjia was puzzled.
Early that morning, a shocking news suddenly came. When the gardener of the palace was drawing water for watering the flowers, he found a female corpse in the well in the garden. It was Alan, whom Xie Nanjia had been looking for for several days.
(End of this chapter)