The Third Madam was really happy. Wei Yuyou had reached the age she needed to be. In the past, because her last name was Kong, even though many people despised the Third Master for being born out of wedlock, there were still some nice families who came to visit and inquire about her. But ever since something happened to the Kong family, those people had sharper noses than anyone else and they kept away early on.
And even if we put all these aside, being able to attend the banquet at the palace is a matter of great honor.
Old Madam Wei naturally knew what she was thinking. She frowned and whispered, "Nonsense! What time is it now? Don't you think it's not eye-catching enough?"
Cao Wen was probably keeping an eye on the Wei family. Earlier, when he was at the villa, he had already suspected that the Wei family was protecting the small town princes of the Linjiang Palace. If she went to the party of the Linjiang Palace again this time, wouldn't it be a case of trying to cover up the truth in the eyes of Cao Wen and his gang? It would inevitably cause more trouble in the future.
The Third Lady reacted, suppressed the joy on her face, and told Old Lady Wei with some trepidation: "Mother, I asked for it through Old Lady Kong. She said that apart from you and the old princess, there is no one else in the capital with the same generation as Old Lady Kong. She is afraid that she will be neglected by the time, so she wants you and the old princess to be the host..."
On the surface, it seems very clear, but Cao Wen and the others don't care about that.
Mrs. Wei originally wanted to refuse, but in the end she didn't say the words of refusal.
She and Linjiang Prince's godson Shen Chen have the same goal and have an ambiguous relationship with Linjiang Palace. If she doesn't go...it would be a pity to miss something.
She sighed, rubbed her forehead and told the Third Lady: "You can go if you want, but you have to keep an eye on Xiaowu and Xiaoliu... and don't talk to them carelessly. They are not very old, one is thirteen and the other is only twelve. It won't delay anything if you take it easy. Don't rush to seek medical treatment without thinking."
The old lady had already made it clear to this point, and the third wife immediately understood: "Yes, don't worry, your wife knows what's going on..."
After a while, the third master came over. He came to tell Old Lady Wei about the latest situation. After the third lady left, he pulled a chair and sat next to Old Lady Wei. He looked at her seriously and said, "Today... Marquis Rongchang also went..."
Have Cao Wen and his people become so crazy and mad? !
Knowing clearly how Emperor Longqing feels towards Marquis Rongchang’s family!
What’s more, there are the Third Prince and Concubine Feng in the palace!
Old Madam Wei was surprised. She leaned forward slightly and asked with a frown, "The emperor is not making any movement?! There is no movement in Fengzao Palace?!"
The Third Master was so nervous that his voice was tense: "The Third Prince is ill... Mother, you know that Kong's father is a tribute, and I heard from them that the doctors in the Imperial Hospital are already waiting for orders..."
At this time, the third prince fell ill? !
Was he frightened by the Feng family's affairs, or was his old illness recurring
Old Madam Wei was quick to sense that something was wrong, but she couldn't figure out why. After a while, she sighed, "It looks like a storm is brewing... Forget it, let's wait and see tomorrow."
By the evening of the next day, the news brought back by the third master made people even more nervous: "When Rongchang Hou died, Rongchang Hou's wife also hanged herself to follow him. Now Rongchang Hou's second son, Feng Jiasheng, the current deputy captain of the Wucheng Bingmass, knelt at the gate of Taiji Hall during the morning court to plead for mercy and explain his grievances... He said that the Feng family was wronged..."
Old Madam Wei was surprised: "The wife of Marquis Rongchang is also there?!"
This is not like the style of this old imperial concubine. She is much more powerful than Rongchang Marquis and the Crown Prince. Even if the Crown Prince and Rongchang Marquis are dead, she cannot die...
The third master said with some difficulty: "Yes... But according to my son's meaning, I am afraid he did not follow Rongchang Hou, but was killed by Cao Wen..."
Old Madam Wei narrowed her eyes: "They are so rampant?! Your Majesty doesn't care?!"
Even though he was the supreme emperor, it was too inhumane and heartless to do so.
There was no solid evidence to prove that the Feng family was practicing witchcraft. It was just a rumor reported by the imperial censors. The case hadn't even been tried yet, but Cao Wen was killing all of the Feng family. Was he really not afraid of revenge from the third prince in the future? -- After all, the third prince was the only child left to Emperor Longqing!
"Yes." The Third Master lowered his voice, fearing that he would make Old Lady Wei even more furious, and hurriedly said, "The Emperor was furious, and publicly reprimanded Cao Wen, saying that he neglected his duty and allowed prisoners to commit suicide again and again, saying that he was not fit for duty, and scolded him bitterly... He also ordered the Three Courts to reopen the case and let Prince Zheng supervise the trial..."
Old Madam Wei was a little confused: "Why is Prince Zheng supervising the trial?!"
Among these brothers, Emperor Longqing used to be closest to Prince Linjiang, not Prince Zheng. Why did he give this matter to Prince Zheng now
King Zheng is so timid, what can he find out from the interrogation? !
The third master looked at Wei An, who had not said a word, with a strange expression. He did not understand why the old lady asked him to listen to such confidential words. He shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "I don't know about this son..."
Who can tell the emperor’s mind for sure
Wei An, who had not spoken yet, smiled calmly and finally said the first sentence after the third master came in: "Because Prince Zheng has no son, because Prince Zheng was assassinated as soon as he entered the capital, and because Prince Zheng is now the weakest among the vassal kings."
The third master was shocked and instinctively wanted to shake his head, but his mind subconsciously went over Wei An's words in his mind, and then he had to be shocked.
I have to admit that Wei An's analysis is the most likely.
Old Mrs. Wei sneered and said nothing.
Wei An said: "I think Cao Wen and his men are acting a little strangely this time. They are pushing us too hard..."
She knew that the Third Master was a man who knew the importance of things and could judge the situation, and that his interests were completely consistent with the Wei family, so she did not shy away from him. Seeing that both Old Lady Wei and he were looking at her, she said word by word: "This is not like their style. Cao An has always been very cautious. Other eunuchs in the Imperial Household Department are arrogant and want to walk sideways, but he is very humble. When he met the ministers in the cabinet, he would nod and bow and call him "Grand Master"... How could such a person endure for so many years, but suddenly he became so high-profile? Let people find fault with him?"
Old Mrs. Wei seemed to be lost in thought, tapping her fingers on the table, and did not speak for a long time.
I went to do some cupping today, I don't know if it worked, I was a little late. Starting tomorrow, I should slowly update at a fixed time, and it will be completed around the morning and afternoon. I can't stay up late at night anymore... ..