Baizhi came back after a long time and said with embarrassment that there were people guarding outside He'an Courtyard. From a distance, she could see Qingyu and the others doing needlework on the corridor.
All the older girls were driven out.
The Third Lady had deep doubts in her heart, but she did not dare to show them. She smiled helplessly and said, "If that is the case... then I will make the decision on my own and regard it as the prince's agreement to keep the meal for me.
He also thanked Princess Changning.
Princess Changning dealt with it absentmindedly, and as soon as the Third Lady left, she asked, "Is it really guarded so strictly? Did you ever tell me that I was the one who came looking for you?"
"I said it all." Bai Zhi told the nanny in detail how she refused: "She was very polite, but she said that King Zheng specifically ordered that no one should be allowed in..."
Princess Changning's ominous premonition grew stronger, and soon she began to stare at the clock on the wall to check the time.
Every moment was torture, and she endured it so much that her stomach ached. After a long time, she heard outside say that the crowd had dispersed. She let out a breath and immediately stood up.
Soon news came back that Prince Zheng decided to stay in the Marquis's mansion for lunch.
Princess Changning sneered. After thinking for so long, she finally figured it out.
Prince Zheng was just a vassal king. Although she had only been in Beijing for two days, she had heard a lot about the current situation from her brother, Prince Zhennan. Under the current circumstances, if Prince Zheng, the only one who was not feared, revealed his involvement with the Ming family... ...
The emperor's mind has always been unpredictable.
But there is one thing that Princess Changning is very clear about, that is, anyone in a high position generally hates being deceived.
It was King Zheng who personally submitted a memorial stating that two young fish had died.
Since he was dead, it would be unreasonable for him to come back to life now no matter what the reason.
At least it was unacceptable to Emperor Longqing.
Even if King Zheng really knew Wei An's background, he would not recognize him.
Since she couldn't admit it, Wei An's life and death was still in her hands...
While she was daydreaming, Wei Yangqing came back to change his clothes and prepare to go out to entertain the guests.
Princess Changning looked at Wei Yangqing's face carefully, but found that except for his red eyes, she could not see any difference. After a pause, she asked him, "Why did you take so long? Did Prince Zheng come to recognize his daughter?"
The once loving couple have come to the point where they find it difficult to even say a word to each other, and Princess Changning's hatred for Wei An has deepened.
Wei Yangqing put on a straight robe and was being helped by a maid to tie his belt. When he heard her words, he glanced at the people in the room.
When he was in Nanchang, he said that if anyone around Princess Changning dared to reveal Wei An's background, they would all be sent to accompany Nanny Li.
Princess Changning reacted and pursed her lips.
When she was in Nanchang, everyone close to her knew Wei An's background.
But later on, Wei Yangqing dealt with all the maids, big and small. The four older maids and two second-class maids who came as dowry were all sent to some unknown place by Wei Yangqing.
Only Nanny Ni and Nanny Ge were left.
Wei Yangqing had said that even these two would be dealt with together as long as they dared to speak out.
She felt a little regretful. Seeing that Bai Zhi, who was serving her, didn't even frown, she waved her hand to let her go, and sneered: "What can a girl who has just arrived hear?"
Wei Yangqing didn't want to argue with her, but some things had to be made clear.
"What have you thought about what I said before?" He put down the work in his hands and looked at Princess Changning: "Do you want to divorce?"
Princess Changning's heart skipped a beat.
Even without you, Wei Yangqing, telling her, she knew that the purpose of King Zheng's visit was definitely not simple.
He must be here for Wei An.
Otherwise, this matter should have been forgotten yesterday. Given Wei Yangqing's personality, he would not mention it again - he didn't even mention it this morning.
She endured the suspicion and discomfort in her heart and said, "I've thought about it. If An An's life story gets out, our family will be doomed..."
This was the first time in the past year that Princess Changning spoke so calmly, and what she said made some sense, as if she had really thought it through. Wei Yangqing sat opposite her, waiting for her to continue.
"The emperor has always been suspicious of our family because of what happened before. Now that things have finally calmed down, we can't let anything happen again." She carefully observed Wei Yangqing's expression while racking her brains to think of something that would make Wei Yangqing let down his guard: "Even if it's for A-Long and A-Jie, I won't do anything reckless. I was thinking the wrong thing before..."
At the critical moment, she suddenly had an idea and remembered Wei Yangqing's weakness.
This man has always been a soft-hearted person, how could she suddenly forget about that
Wei Yangqing looked at her doubtfully.
But I couldn't help but feel relieved.
Prince Zheng also said that ostensibly it was Emperor Longqing who asked him to come here, and that since they were all relatives, there was no need to make a big fuss.
He thought this was an opportunity to make his daughter's situation better and to reach a tacit understanding with the Wei family, so he took the opportunity.
But the more it is at this time, the more we cannot allow any trouble to occur.
If Emperor Longqing knew at this time that the Wei family actually had a child with Prince Zheng, and that the child was Mingyu's young son.
Then all the efforts made before will be in vain.
So Wei An still has to live in the Wei family first.
He said calmly: "If you really think so, there won't be so many problems."
Princess Changning lowered her head and her expression could not be seen clearly. After a long while, she hummed.
Then he asked Wei Yangqing: "What exactly did the prince come here for? Did he hear some rumors? This won't do, we will all be doomed..."
The fact that you can say such things proves that you are still rational.
But Wei Yangqing still didn't dare to tell her the truth. He laughed coldly, "What else could it be? Do you think he is so conscientious that he came here to repent? It was the emperor who asked him to come. He also said that our Wei family was wronged by the Huang family incident and Xiao Qi's reputation was also affected. He asked King Zheng to come here and there was a reward."
Princess Changning said "oh", and contrary to her usual behavior, she clasped her hands together and chanted a Buddhist prayer, saying that she would never treat Wei An badly again.
She couldn't let King Zheng recognize Wei An, so she had to reassure Wei Yangqing and King Zheng.
She added: "I haven't even prepared new clothes for An An for the New Year. I've really been possessed by a ghost..."
She stood up hurriedly: "I'll get ready now."
Wei Yangqing was shocked by her huge surprise. He couldn't tell whether she was sincere or not, but he still shook his head: "Forget it, lunch is ready, let's go eat first. My second and third brothers and I will go out to entertain the guests, you serve the old lady."
A journey of a thousand miles tests the strength of a horse; time reveals a person's true character.
What’s the point of being good for a short time