Qin Wan thought about Meng Yao, then thought about Qin Ye, forced himself to smile and said, "Auntie, do you really think Meng Yao is good?"
Hu said, "Actually, I'm not sure, that's why I asked you, Guan'er."
Of course, Qin Wan recognized Meng Yao very much, but she didn't know what Meng Yao thought of her, "Meng Yao is the daughter of Meng's parents. Mrs. Meng was demoted because of the previous case of the Meng family, but the family tradition of the Meng family is still there. You don't have to Worry, as for Meng Yao's talent, you don't have to doubt it, you have seen her appearance, I think Meng Yao is very good."
Mrs. Hu smiled happily when she heard this, "Alright, alright, if that's the case, then I'll talk to your uncle. If your uncle has no objections, then I'll talk about it too. Although your fourth brother is not my own, he is also with his own." Wuer, I've finished worrying about your third brother's marriage, and your fourth brother can't be left behind either."
Speaking of this, Hu suddenly said, "And you, the eldest aunt also wants to make arrangements for you, but your marriage must be approved by the queen mother and princess Taichang. Auntie just wants to worry about it, and I'm afraid she has no place to talk. But Guan'er, the marriages of your two older sisters have already been decided, so Auntie still wants to ask you, what do you think?"
When he suddenly mentioned himself, Qin Wan couldn't help being a little surprised, but still settled down, "I haven't thought about my marriage..."
Mrs. Hu knew that Qin Wan would say this, and sighed, "Your child is different from ordinary girls, and your aunt does not urge you, but your daughter's family still needs to have a reliable marriage. For example, you and I Uncle, you have come here half your life, and you can count as having both children. Now that you are at the age of your aunt, you feel that your life will be smooth and happy, so Guan'er, think about it yourself, you are almost old enough to discuss marriage, If you often walk in the palace, you must see many people. If there is someone you like, you can tell your aunt, who thinks it is reliable, and go to mention it to the queen mother and princess Taichang. Don't feel shy, if you don't If you like it, Auntie can also pay attention to it for you, and it will definitely get your approval."
Mrs. Hu has been very concerned about Qin Wan recently. Facing Mrs. Hu's soft words, Qin Wan is not easy to refuse, but said, "In this case, let me think about it. Auntie is worried about the fourth and third brothers. Don't worry about me."
Mrs. Hu was very satisfied. With Qin Wan's status here, the status of her husband-in-law would certainly not be low. In this way, the Hou's family would have another help, and as the eldest aunt, she had not fulfilled her responsibilities.
After talking to Mrs. Hu for a few more words, Qin Wan just returned to Songfengyuan.
Hu's words stirred up some ripples in her heart, and she couldn't help but think about the matter between herself and Yan Chi. However, now that she has found out about her father's case and is sure that her father was wronged, Qin Wan has only one thought in her heart, which is to find With more evidence of her father's case, a big marriage is not the most urgent thing for her.
Moreover, Yan Chi was burdened by the military ration case in the Northwest, the eldest son got married, and Prince Rui might have to return to the capital, one can imagine the involvement involved. Thinking of this, Qin Wan thought of the few Golden Feather Arrow Guards he saw just now...
His heart skipped a beat, Qin Wan closed his eyes and shook his head. Now that he can find the evidence of his father's case, the first is in the palace, the second is the Dali Temple, and the third is the Ministry of Punishment. However, these two places are not casual. place.
Qin Wan frowned, burning with anxiety, but he didn't know how to tear this hole, but this was still a shocking case that either disrupted the court, or caused disaster to the Marquis's House, and Yan Chi.
In the evening, when Qin Wan learned that Qin Shu had returned from the court, he immediately took people to the main courtyard. In the main courtyard, after Qin Shu had just finished talking about Meng Yao with Mrs. Hu, Mother Yu said outside, "Master Hou, madam , the princess is here."
Qin Shu raised his eyebrows, "Let Guan'er in..."
Qin Wan came in from the outside, and after saluting, Qin Shu smiled and said, "I'm here so late, what's the matter?"
Qin Wan said casually, "Auntie Bairi talked about Meng Yao today, and Meng Yao and I are considered good friends. After going back and thinking about it, I thought that although the Meng family has declined a little now, Master Meng has long had a sense of integrity in the court. The Meng Mansion is also a home of scholars, so I wanted to ask my aunt and uncle what their arrangements are, if you want my help, Guan'er will definitely be willing."
Qin Shu laughed when he heard it, "Just now your aunt was still talking about asking someone to go and talk about it. If Master Meng thinks it's okay, your aunt will come to the door in person—"
Qin Wan said, "It's good, but Meng Yao's mother passed away early. I'm afraid my uncle will come to talk about it."
Qin Shu and Mrs. Hu looked at each other, and Mrs. Hu finally realized, "Look at me, I have forgotten this point. If I come to the door, I don't know how to discuss with Mr. Meng. Lord Hou, I think it's you Take a trip."
Mrs. Meng passed away early, and Hu's visit was really inconvenient, Qin Shu said, "Fortunately, you are here, and I will come to visit when the time comes."
Qin Wan said casually, "Is uncle going in these two days?"
Qin Shu sighed, "I'm free these two days, but I have to wait for a matchmaker to come to ask before I go, otherwise it will be abrupt. Although I have met Master Meng before, we don't have a deep friendship."
Qin Wan's heart moved slightly. Only today did the Golden Feather Arrow Guards enter the capital, but Qin Shu said that nothing happened in the court. Isn't it a big deal
"It's still Uncle who's thoughtful, so you want me to tell Meng Yao in advance about this matter?"
Hu said with a smile, "That's fine, you and her have a good relationship. Since we're getting married, it's good for both of us to be happy. If she asks about Ye'er's appearance, you can tell her."
Qin Wan nodded and said a few more words before taking his leave and leaving. After walking not far, Bai Ying followed and said in a low voice, "Miss, I asked the servants in the main courtyard and said that the return of Lord Marquis today is very difficult." Relaxed and at ease, after finishing dinner, I talked with my wife about the family routine for a long time, and also said that Lord Hou just said that there is no need to go to the court tomorrow morning."
Having said this, Qin Wan just felt relieved, it seems that the court is indeed safe.
So he smiled, "I'm overthinking, let's go back."
Now that the doubts in his heart had been dispelled, Qin Wan heaved a sigh of relief, returned to Songfengyuan, and solemnly put Yan Sui's longevity lock in the small drawer of his bedroom, and explained to Poria before resting .
Early the next morning, Qin Wan entered the palace again, and learned a lot about Concubine Jin from Madam Su yesterday, perhaps, Madam Su and Yan Sui could know more about Concubine Jin.
Arriving at Shoukang Palace, the Queen Mother was very happy to see Qin Wan. Now it is late summer and early autumn, the weather has gradually turned cold, and the Queen Mother's body has become a little sluggish again, coughing a few times from time to time, Qin Wan gave the Queen Mother He took the pulse and gave the empress dowager a rubbing of her shoulders and neck. The empress dowager felt much better. She pulled Qin Wan and talked a lot, and then said, "The crown prince and King Cheng are married, and I feel at ease." A little bit, but Yan Chi, Yan Li, and you and Ning'er haven't settled down yet, I can't let go of my heart completely, even if I close my eyes someday, I can't rest in peace .”
Qin Wan hurriedly said, "The empress dowager must live a long life, don't say such things."
The queen mother took Qin Wan's hand and said, "How can anyone really live to be a hundred years old? You are just lying to me. Hey, I am an old man who is in a hurry, but you are so leisurely, Guan'er, how can you?" You have to think about it carefully, after a few days a few of them enter the palace, I have to give them a good reminder."
Qin Wan smiled, "Don't worry, I will take this matter to heart, and if I have an idea, I will be the first to tell you."
The queen mother was satisfied with what she heard, and when she saw noon, she was a little sleepy, so she went to take a nap first.
Qin Wan walked out of the inner room and saw Yan Sui at a glance. Yan Sui seemed to be waiting for her, and when he came up, he grabbed her hand and walked outside the Shoukang Palace. Qin Wan said helplessly, "Your Highness, what are you going to do?"
Yan Sui didn't say anything, but still pulled Qin Wan, Su Mama wanted to follow her maidservants, but Yan Sui suddenly turned around and said, "You are not allowed to come." After speaking, she glanced at Bai Ying again.
Su Momo smiled wryly, and looked at Qin Wan as if begging for help, Qin Wan comforted, "It's nothing, I'm afraid I'll take him with me if I want to go somewhere to play, Mammy don't worry, Bai Ying, you are waiting for me here too gone."
After what happened yesterday, Mother Su naturally felt relieved of Qin Wan, she quickly thanked her and watched Yan Sui pull Qin Wan away.
After leaving the Shoukang Palace, Yan Sui dragged Qin Wan to the Imperial Garden, and specifically chose a secluded place. Qin Wan didn't know what Yan Sui was going to do, "Your Highness, where are you going?"
Without looking back, Yan Sui pulled Qin Wan to a rockery in the Imperial Garden. The rockery was stacked like a low hill, surrounded by green plants, and densely covered with culverts. Yan Sui pulled Qin Wan into the culvert.
The entrance of the cave was only half the height of a person, and Qin Wan had to bend over to enter, "Your Highness, what is this place?"
Yan Sui seemed to be familiar with this, without saying a word, he just dragged Qin Wan in and walked about a few feet, Yan Sui suddenly let go of Qin Wan.
The outside is bright and bright, but the inside is dark and cramped. It took Qin Wan a while to realize that there is indeed a hollow corridor inside. Because of the humidity, the sides are covered with moss. At this moment, Yan Sui is squatting on the ground, as if he is also digging. What, soon, Yan Sui got up and stuffed something cold into Qin Wan's hand.
Qin Wan was startled, and vaguely saw a jade seal and a pure gold bracelet lying in her hands.
Yan Sui whispered, "Mother's concubine's."
Having said that, Qin Wan immediately understood, and co-authored, this place is also where Yan Sui hid his things! And these seal bracelets are also the relics of Concubine Jin. Qin Guan heaved a sigh of relief, knelt down and said, "Your Highness wants me to take these out?"
Yan Sui nodded, "Put it away."
Qin Wan has already helped take her away once, and now there is no reason to refuse. Seeing that Yan Sui dragged her into this dark place, she couldn't help crying and laughing, "Okay, does Your Highness have someone hiding elsewhere?"
Yan Sui shook his head, "That's all."
Qin Wan is relieved, these two small things are nothing more than it is not difficult to take them out.
Putting the seal and bracelet into the sleeve pocket, Qin Wan took Yan Sui's hand and turned to walk outside, but just after taking a step, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside, Qin Wan stopped immediately, and Yan Sui beside him Obviously also a little nervous, too busy to move.
Originally, he just thought that the passers-by would leave soon, but unexpectedly, the outsiders stopped outside the rockery. For a moment, Qin Wan almost thought that the outsiders were about to come in.
"My lord, this matter is too strange. Your Majesty has kept his mouth shut about it. Should we take this opportunity to arrange for General Zheng to gather power in the Shuoxi Army, lest it will be too late..."
It was the voice of a strange man who spoke. As soon as the words came out, Qin Wan immediately became absorbed. This man was talking about the Shuoxi Army!
"Father is silent because he doesn't want to disturb the Shuoxi army's morale, but we can indeed make arrangements in advance. The crown prince also has eyes and ears in the Chongzheng Hall. I'm afraid he will know about this matter soon. In this way , now is our first opportunity, send a letter to General Zheng immediately, the earlier arrangements will come in handy now."
When Yan Qi's voice was heard, Qin Wan immediately felt uneasy, and when Yan Qi finished speaking, Qin Wan's heart was already beating wildly. Why did the Shuoxi Army lose their minds? ! What happened to Shuoxi's army
For a moment, Qin Wan thought of the Golden Feather Arrow Guard that he saw yesterday!
Outside, Yan Qi seemed to ponder for a moment, and said, "I'm afraid Yan Chi doesn't know that Prince Rui is dead."
As soon as these words fell, Qin Wan was stunned for a moment and almost suspected that he was hallucinating, Prince Rui is dead? How could Prince Rui die? !
"Yes, His Highness Chi hasn't shown up much in the past few days. This place is not far from Liangzhou in the northwest. He must not know. The news was sent back by the Golden Feather Arrow Guard. Now the only one who knows is the emperor. If it weren't for us The guard has arranged eyes and ears, so he won't know so quickly."
The other person said something in response, and Qin Wan knew that she was not hallucinating!
Qin Wan was stunned, feeling like a thunderbolt, they were indeed saying that Prince Rui was dead!
Qin Wan squatted down, and suddenly felt her knees softening in her ears. She couldn't figure out how could Prince Rui, who had made great achievements in battle, die? ! Yan Chi is still in the capital, if he knows this, what kind of pain will he experience!
Qin Wan unconsciously had shortness of breath, as if there was a blunt knife stuck in his chest, wishing to see Yan Chi immediately, but the people outside hadn't left yet, Yan Qi was still talking to his cronies...
Yan Qi sneered, "The Shuoxi Army has been under the control of their father and son for many years, Prince Rui died, and Yan Chi was here, the father got the news, but kept it secret, in order to keep the Shuoxi Army's military power from falling behind others His father probably didn't intend to kill Yan Chi, if that's the case, then let's push Yan Chi..."
"What does the prince want to do?!"
Yan Qi pondered for a moment, "Immediately ask Yang Han to submit a report, saying that the military grain corruption case in the Northwest is still unclear, why not send Yan Chi to the Northwest to investigate this matter personally, Yan Chi can't wait for this matter to get involved. Qing, as soon as the booklet is uploaded, he will definitely invite him to go, and his father has no reason to object to this matter. Seeing that Yan Chi is determined to go to the northwest, his father will definitely doubt him. Then, how can he be allowed to live in the world? "
The other person hesitated for a moment, "What if the emperor agrees but still retains Prince Yan?"
Yan Qi sneered, "The last time he was defeated in Yuanzhou, can he be safe this time? The emperor keeps him, but I won't! I don't believe it, he still has nine lives!"
"My subordinate understands what the lord means. I will go to find Mr. Yang right away. I can hand in the booklet in the afternoon. I'm afraid His Highness will leave for the northwest later this evening."
Qin Wan's eyes were tearing when he heard that, Prince Rui died, the reason is still unknown, but he became king, but planned to murder Yan Chi's life! And the Yuanzhou he mentioned, could it be the time when Yan Chi went to Jinzhou and was injured? !
Up to now, Qin Wan still remembers the knife wound that slanted down on Yan Chi's back!
It turned out that at that time, King Cheng wanted Yan Chi's life!
Qin Wan was anxious and angry, his eyes were red with hatred, Yan Chi really wanted to go to the Northwest to investigate the case of military rations, and Yang Han was the Minister of the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Households was in charge of the treasury, and the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of War were jointly responsible for the military rations , once Yang Han submitted the paper, how could the emperor object? What's more... Keeping Yanchi in Beijing, there is no reason to touch him, but once Yanchi leaves Beijing, people who feel bad for him can act recklessly. Perhaps, even the emperor himself is waiting for an opportunity to send Yanchi to the northwest !
Qin Wan's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and the hand holding Yan Sui was trembling. She clenched her teeth tightly, holding Yan Sui's hand and squeezing Yan Sui painfully, but Yan Sui pursed her lips and did not say a word.
After the people outside finished speaking, the footsteps sounded, and the footsteps became farther and farther away, and finally left this secluded place. I'm afraid they never thought that there are two hidden in the hollow culvert under the rockery. personal.
The person left, but Qin Wan bent her knees and swayed her body. Suddenly, she came back to her senses and stood up immediately. She was going to find Yan Chi! Standing in such a hurry, Qin Wan forgot that the culvert was only half a person's height high, so with a "boom", Qin Wan's head hit the stone roof of the culvert heavily.
The severe pain made Qin Wan burst into tears, but it also made her calm and sober.
She took a deep breath, didn't care to see if there was a bruise on her head, turned around and looked at Yan Sui first, "Your Highness, don't tell anyone what you just heard, understand?"
Yan Sui was dumbfounded, and Qin Wan couldn't help shaking him, "Your Highness! You can't say it, do you understand?"
Yan Sui nodded, "I know, don't say it."
Qin Wan touched the wet corners of his eyes, calmed down, took a deep breath and pulled Yan Sui out, walking out of the dark culvert, Qin Wan's pupils ached with dazzling white light, Her pupils hurt, her head hurt, Qin Wan swayed again, she supported the stone wall to stand still, took a deep breath, pulled Yan Sui, and walked out steadily.
Qin Wan had no choice but to fly back to Shoukang Palace immediately, but she walked at a leisurely pace. The guards and maidservants on the palace road passed by, and Qin Wan couldn't even tell that Qin Wan was in pain. Qin Wan held Yan Sui's hand, Taking one more step, the bottom of my heart became more rational, but when I reached the gate of Shoukang Palace, Qin Wan's back was already drenched in cold sweat.
She shook Yan Sui's hand and glanced at Yan Sui again. Yan Sui's face was slightly pale, but she also glanced at her. Qin Wan let out a breath, and then went to Shoukang Palace. Nanny Su and Bai Ying who were there immediately greeted her, and Bai Ying stepped forward quickly and said, "Miss! Your Highness is coming down! The Empress Dowager has got up and is talking inside right now."
While picking up Yan Sui, Su Momo also said, "Yes, His Highness Chi is here."
There was another bang in Qin Wan's head, and she let go of Yan Sui and walked quickly inside. When she realized that her pace was too fast, she had already reached the entrance of the main hall. In the hall, Yan Chi was wearing wide black sleeves. Robe, sitting on the lower seat and talking to the Queen Mother, when facing people close to him, although his smile was light, it did not make people feel indifferent and alienated, Qin Wan saw the curvature of his lips and his nose was sore, He still doesn't know that something happened to Prince Rui!
"Girl Wan, come in!"
The queen mother saw Qin Wan first, and after receiving this call, Qin Wan suddenly regained consciousness, and then walked inside.
Yan Chi turned his head and smiled slightly when he saw Qin Wan.
The queen mother smiled and said, "I haven't seen me for several days. When I asked, it turned out that I was out of the city to hunt. The wild deer in early autumn is very fat and fresh. He has already been sent to the palace..."
It turned out that Yan Chi hadn't seen him for a few days and was out of the city on a hunting trip.
Qin Wan took a look at Yan Chi, but when her eyes met, she suddenly looked away from Yan Chi, and the corners of her lips twitched, "So...so that's the case... Now, it's really a good time to hunt .”
The queen mother laughed loudly, "Yes, I am reluctant to kill the deer now, and plan to raise it. When it snows in winter, the deer will be served with wine and asked to brew the plum blossoms made from last year's snow water. When the time comes, you will come too, let's invite some more people to have fun."
Qin Wan smiled, "That would be the best..."
Yan Chi's gaze remained on Qin Wan's face, and he said after a while, "I haven't returned for a few days, I still have to go to the Yamen, Grandmother, I'll come and see you in the evening."
The queen mother smiled, "Okay, you can go." She said and glanced at Qin Wan, "Guan'er, help me see him off."
Qin Wan couldn't ask for more, nodded, Qin Wan turned around and followed Yan Chi, the two walked out together, not far from the main hall, Yan Chi looked at Qin Wan, "What's wrong with you?"
Qin Wan's throat instantly choked, and Yan Chi couldn't hide her abnormality!
But how to tell him such news
Qin Wan looked at Yan Chi with bright eyes, but couldn't open his mouth. The corners of his lips moved, but he felt as if a piece of cotton was stuck in his throat, and he couldn't even make a sound. Yan Chi frowned, " What's the matter? What happened?"
Qin Wan gritted his teeth and was about to speak when he saw Tang Fu coming behind Yan Chi. Tang Fu smiled and said, "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness, to the princess, His Royal Highness, Your Royal Highness, please go to the East Palace for a while." Let's go."
Yan Chi raised his eyebrows, glanced at Tang Fu and then at Qin Wan, and said, "I'll come over later."
This means, of course, that Qin Wan should stay here and wait for him.
Qin Wan looked at Tang Fu, then at Yan Chi, and finally said, "Okay, the Empress Dowager has something to tell you later, you...you must come back to Shoukang Palace."
Suspicion flashed in Yan Chi's eyes, he nodded, and then followed Tang Fu towards the outside.
Seeing Yan Chi go farther and farther, Qin Wan's heart felt like a knife was twisted for a moment, her mind was spinning very fast, why did the crown prince let Yan Chi go? ! Shuoxi's military power must be contested for succession, and King Cheng has plans, so it is impossible for the crown prince to remain unmoved!
King Cheng said that the crown prince had also placed people in the Chongzheng Hall. Since the emperor chose not to hide the death of Prince Xia Rui, the crown prince could not have told Yan Chi about it. There is only one possibility. The crown prince invites Yan Chi to come over now. I just want him to go to Shuoxi! Everyone hopes that Yan Chi will join the chaos in Shuoxi, and everyone hopes that Prince Rui's lineage will be completely cut off!
Qin Wan's heart beat like a drum, and her palms were bursting with cold sweat. She used to think that Daoist Zhang said that Yan Chi's departure from the capital would be a calamity, referring to his going to the northwest to investigate the military ration case, but she didn't expect that the real calamity was the death of Prince Rui!
Qin Wan raised her hand to wipe the cold sweat from her forehead, then subconsciously turned around and walked back. Her status was higher than that of ordinary people, but she was too insignificant to be placed in the imperial palace. How could she prevent Yan Chi from going west? ? !
Suddenly, Qin Wan raised her eyes and remembered something, weighing and hesitating flashed in her eyes, and finally quickly turned into firm determination. She gritted her teeth and strode towards the main hall of Shoukang Palace.
In the main hall, the Empress Dowager was still resting on the couch, seeing Qin Wan returning and smiling, but seeing Qin Wan's expression anxious and panicked, the Empress Dowager was surprised, "Girl Wan, what's wrong with you?"
Qin Wan strode to the Empress Dowager's bed and knelt down with a plop.
The Queen Mother sat up straight all of a sudden, "What's wrong?"
Qin Wan looked at the Empress Dowager with burning eyes, "Empress Dowager, I have thought about what you said to me just now. The Empress Dowager promised me that if one day I have someone I like, I can ask you for a marriage. Empress Dowager, can this promise be counted now?"
The queen mother breathed a sigh of relief and laughed, "Of course it counts! With your appearance, I thought something serious happened, Wan girl, you should get up and talk first—"
Qin Wan shook her head and still knelt, "Empress Dowager, please grant me a marriage."
The queen mother frowned, and Qin Wan said urgently, "Please marry me and His Royal Highness Prince Rui's son!"