What Wei An was worried about was not just the Prince of Zhennan, but Chu Jingxing.
Chu Jingxing's true purpose in doing things is often hard to figure out.
He is here at this time, but at other times, his mind would drift to who knows where else. It is different every day, making it hard to guess or understand.
He and Princess Chang'an are now relatives, and Princess Chang'an values and dotes on her daughter, Princess Xianrong, very much. It is impossible for them to do things without discussing anything with each other.
Once they had discussed it, she didn't think Princess Chang'an would hide the matter of the Ming family's child from Chu Jingxing. After all, this was the handle that Princess Chang'an had prepared to use to threaten the Wei family.
Now that both of them who are hostile to the Wei family are together, how can we not make good use of them
Because of this, she had to resolve this matter more quickly, give an explanation to the old princess, and then rush to Fujian.
She had already asked He Xing, Zhao Qi and others to go, but no matter what, she could not go there in person to see with her own eyes that the child was safe and sound in the future.
She didn't say it out loud, but Shen Chen and Lin Sanshao somehow understood what she meant after looking at each other, and asked at the same time: "Are you afraid that Chu Jingxing will do something to that child?"
Wei An was a little stunned holding the cup. Seeing that both of them seemed to have expected it, he had nothing to hide. He hummed lightly, "We must be on guard against others. For people like Chu Jingxing, what they want to see most is our pain. And what revenge can be more sad and passive than killing the child of the Ming family or even exposing the identity of the child of the Ming family."
Will Chu Jingxing let go of such a good opportunity
Young Master Lin refilled Wei An's cup with a stern face and said coldly, "There has been news from Fujian that the Japanese invasion has become more frequent recently. Liu Biping has submitted many memorials to the court requesting more troops. For this reason, the Ministry of War has recently sent a group of special envoys to Fujian to investigate the situation in Fujian and make a decision after returning."
Fujian has become more and more fond of crying poor recently, and Liu Biping often uses the excuse of Japanese invasion to ask for money and people.
It was difficult for the Ministry of War to get money from the Ministry of Revenue, and gradually it began to have an opinion of Liu Biping.
But Liu Biping didn't seem to feel it.
Young Master Lin then made a conclusion: "Based on these circumstances, it is not unreasonable to say that Liu Biping is holding back."
In other words, Liu Biping has basically made all preparations.
I'm afraid he has found another backer and has other ideas in mind.
Shen Chen coughed and looked at him. Seeing his determined expression, he said, "If this is the case, Fujian is not safe either."
"So the emperor has been urging you to go to Fujian." Wei An looked at Lin Sanshao, and when he saw Lin Sanshao looking at him, he said, "The emperor has also noticed Liu Biping's ambitions and mistakes, and wants you to establish the Maritime Customs Office to share Liu Biping's power, gradually divide him, and eliminate his power. You are a second-generation rich man, and a well-known playboy. Even if your attitude is too radical and your methods are too tough, the emperor can still use your ignorance to get away with it. At worst, he can use you as cannon fodder and put everything on you..."
That's the reason. Shen Chen has always known why Emperor Longqing had been urging him to go to Fujian.
He looked at Wei An, then at Young Master Lin next to him: "We must resolve this matter quickly, and then quickly head to Fujian. This matter cannot be delayed any longer."
He had to go to Fujian, otherwise Emperor Longqing would be the first one to not let him go.
But it is not so easy to go to Fujian. I have to settle the current issue first before I can go.
It's time to teach Chu Jingxing a lesson.
Wei An hummed and stood up: "I'll go back and get ready, and leave tomorrow morning."
Shen Chen agreed, and reminded her: "Be careful on the way back. I will wait for you at the city gate tomorrow."
He is a playboy and has many reasons to go out of town.
But no one could find out that she was with Wei An, otherwise it would be what Chu Jingxing wanted.
Young Master Lin also nodded: "Be careful, I will also ask Lou Bing to keep an eye on the movements over there. If anything goes wrong, we can help."
Wei An nodded in agreement, then took Lan He and the others back home.
Old Madam Wei was already waiting for her. After she changed her clothes and paid her respects, she helped her up and said softly, "Mr. Kong sent a message saying that the old princess's illness has improved a little. If she can avoid being stimulated and rest well and survive the summer, it won't be a big problem."
This was good news, and she was happy to hear it. Knowing that Wei An was worried, she told Wei An immediately.
Wei An was indeed relieved. After he came to his senses, he told her that he was leaving for Baoding Prefecture the next morning. He also told her, "If there are any invitations to my house, you can say that I am not seeing guests because of my grandmother's matter, so as to avoid any trouble."
"You don't need to explain these, grandma knows them all." Old Madam Wei put down the teacup in her hand: "Just be careful when you go to Baoding by yourself, and don't reveal your identity. This trip is extremely dangerous. If it is discovered that you are going with Shen Chen, it will be even more troublesome..."
Wei An agreed to all of them, and then Old Lady Wei said, "Old Five has been assigned an errand and has not been in the capital recently. I have asked Wei Rui to stay with him. Who are you going to take with you this time?"
Zhao Qi and He Xing both went to Fujian, and there were not many people left around Wei An.
She thought for a moment and said, "Shen Chen has Xuesong and Hanbo, all of whom are very skilled in martial arts and smart. I won't bring too many people with me. I'll just take Tan Xi with me."
This is fine. Old Madam Wei gave her some more instructions before she sighed with relief and helplessness: "To put it bluntly, there is something even more worrying. The Queen has summoned me again, and your Third Auntie asked Zhonggui to go back and report on the grounds that I am old and weak."
Wei An was not surprised. The relationship between Empress Fang and Concubine De was becoming increasingly incompatible. Her last attempt to use Madam Wei to say that the eldest prince was reincarnated didn't work, so of course she had to think of other ways. But staring at Madam Wei all the time was a bit of a bully.
This is bullying the Wei family because only Wei Yangqing is a higher-ranking official now, and it is also bullying the Wei family because they dare not make mistakes.
She smiled coldly and smiled at Old Lady Wei: "It's okay, Grandma. Queen Fang has been too idle before. Now that so many people are looking for things for her to do, she will soon have no time to waste on us."
Chu Jingxing has been laying the groundwork for so long, even the Prince of Jin has been dealt with, and now he has been sharpening his knife to kill Queen Fang and Concubine De.
Old Madam Wei also knew what Wei An meant and shook her head: "I hope they make less noise."