Although Shen Chen and the others were briefly spared by her, they were not able to breathe a sigh of relief.
The capital city is not very far from Shandong, but strictly speaking, communication is not that easy, especially when war breaks out.
Urgent war reports from the capital were now being sent to the cabinet one after another. Although the people were still living their lives as usual, many were beginning to get restless - some people had relatives in the local area, and whoever heard about the war would have a hard time.
Especially since Shandong sent the list of traitors, many people in the capital have been worried, fearing that their family members are on the list.
It's treason, what a serious crime it is, the family will be confiscated and the whole clan will be exterminated.
Even if those people in the capital cannot stop their relatives in Shandong, once it is implemented, they will still have to pay with their lives like those who joined the rebellion even though they did not participate.
There were officials of all ranks and common people with a little power everywhere who were trying to get information, but the Wei family kept their doors closed as usual. Later on, they even closed the main door and only opened a small door on the west side for the servants to pass through.
But the reason they guarded so closely was not because of the Shandong traitor list.
Emperor Longqing had already said in his heart that he would never believe that Prince Zheng was a traitor, so it goes without saying that even if someone really sent him this information, he would not go back on his word.
What made the entire Wei family nervous was what happened at the end of last month - the Sixth Prince fell seriously ill.
Because of this serious illness, the Jinyiwei came to the house that night. The house was surrounded by the Jinyiwei that night. The torches they brought were piled together, and the flames shot up into the sky, almost illuminating half of the capital city.
If it wasn’t for Ying Kai who came, the family would have thought they were about to face a catastrophic disaster.
The Third Madam still couldn't help but feel a lingering fear. She looked at the gloomy face of Old Madam Wei and comforted her softly: "Don't worry, old lady. Maybe... maybe things are not that bad..."
Feicui came in through the curtain and served them all a bowl of milk and bird's nest porridge. She winked at the Third Lady and went to persuade Old Madam Wei softly, "Old Madam, please use some of it. The Jinyiwei outside have also dispersed, haven't they? I don't think it's a big deal... If you fall down, who will support this family?"
Feicui is the eldest maidservant serving Old Madam Wei. Ever since Nanny Hua fell ill, she has been able to take charge of the affairs in the courtyard, and Old Madam Wei has come to respect her more and more.
The Third Madam also gave her face. After hearing what she said, she nodded hurriedly: "Miss Feicui is right. You should also take care of your body. If Xiaoqi were here and saw you like this, wouldn't she be heartbroken? You should at least use some water to take care of your body so that you can have the energy to face the things below."
Old Madam Wei sighed deeply, looking at the milk bird's nest porridge in front of her, she really had no appetite at all. She shook her head dejectedly and asked the Third Madam: "Still no news about Xiaoqi?"
The third lady lowered her eyes, restrained her expression, and slowly shook her head.
Jade also sighed.
Mrs. Wei's expression became even worse.
As early as the evening before the Jinyiwei surrounded the mansion, Wei An was prompted by the news of the incident in the Wei family at the Zheng Wang Mansion to immediately set out to return to the Dingbei Marquis Mansion. However, he was hit by a gunpowder cart transported by the Ministry of Works just as he was leaving the house.
The gunpowder exploded for unknown reasons, killing several people on the spot.
The noise was so loud that it could be heard even from far away. I'm afraid that half of the capital city could hear it.
Wei An was also injured and had to recuperate in the palace.
But the people at Dingbei Marquis' Mansion had no idea how serious the injury was - they were surrounded by the Jinyiwei and no one dared to come in to deliver the letter.
It was Ying Kai who revealed that Wei An was injured, but he couldn't say anything else.
Old Madam Wei had always known that fighting would result in loss of life, and she was even more aware of how strange it was that the gunpowder cart transported by the Ministry of Works passed through the gate of Prince Zheng's Mansion for no reason.
Are you risking your life by delivering such an important thing to the gate of Prince Zheng’s palace
They were so desperate that they blew up right at the gate. Was it just a coincidence? Why didn't they blow it up earlier or later? Why did they blow it up at that time, killing so many people
It was obvious that he was targeting Wei An on purpose. He calculated the time accurately and watched Wei An go out, wanting to blow him to death.
Seeing that Old Lady Wei was really worried, the Third Madam couldn't help but say, "I don't know what kind of person is so ambitious. So many people died. He really deserves God's punishment."
With such a big incident, Shuntian Prefecture and Wucheng Bingmasi must give an explanation, otherwise, they would be derelict of duty. But the problem is that until now, they have not found out anything.
This really tests one's patience.
Old Madam Wei coughed heavily, choking her throat a little. She sneered hoarsely, "First, the Sixth Prince got into trouble and our Wei family was framed. Then it was the Wei Mansion. Then they used the news of the Wei Mansion to lure out An An, who was taking care of the princess and the young master in the Zheng Palace. Every step was calculated. It was obvious that they were deliberately trying to put our Wei family to death. Apart from Prince Cheng and Prince Chu, and apart from Chu Jingxing before, I don't know who we have offended to make them go to so much trouble to set up such a vicious trap..."
The third wife couldn't help but feel frightened just by listening. She remained silent for a long time. After a while, she said, "After all... ..."
She wanted to say Princess Linjiang.
After all, no matter how you look at it, there is only one Princess Linjiang whose son died, and she has been making small moves frequently, so the possibility that she is the one who took action is the greatest.
But in the end she still didn't say anything - after all, it didn't make sense to say that Princess Linjiang was the Princess. Unless she was crazy, how could she dare to get involved in the Sixth Prince's affairs
This is no small matter. Chu Jingwu is still in the capital. If they are not careful and this matter is not handled well, not only they will die, but Chu Jingwu will also be killed.
Old Mrs. Wei knew what she meant. She glanced at her and thought to herself that this might be the case.
But after struggling for a long time, she finally stopped talking.
Now it is said that the incident was done by Princess Yonghe or was discovered by Shen Chen.
Anyway, it has nothing to do with their Wei family anymore. Now they just hope that Wei An is fine and not affected by the explosion. Otherwise, those people will have got what they wanted.
Thinking of this, she told Feicui: "Call Lin Hai again and ask him to go to Prince Zheng's Mansion to ask about the princess's injury. It would be even better if he could see the princess in person."
The situation in the court is turbulent and changing rapidly, and she can't trust anyone now. (To be continued)