The prince was furious in the East Palace. A few days later, an uninvited guest came to the Li Mansion.
The beautiful woman is graceful and elegant, and her every move reveals her grace.
Lin Yixuan frowned, sent the children out to play, and then went to the flower hall to receive the guests.
"Why are you here?" Lin Yixuan looked at the visitor indifferently, his eyes clearly not welcoming.
The woman smiled softly, her beautiful face was flawless, and ignoring her pale complexion, she was indeed a stunning beauty: "Brother Nine, why do you have to be so distant? Although you and I are not from the same mother, we are still related by the same bloodline."
Lin Yixuan had a blank expression on his face: "I can't even reach Concubine Lin's level."
Lin Jingru's beautiful eyes moved, with a hint of sadness between her brows, and she sighed, "Ninth brother disdains Jingyang Marquis Mansion, and so does my sister. Eight years ago, thanks to your help, my sister was able to gain a foothold in the Prince's Mansion. My sister is truly grateful to you."
Lin Yixuan sneered and watched her performance indifferently. He had been in Beijing for three months. Isn't it a bit too late for Lin Jingru to come and thank him today
Lin Jingru didn't mind his attitude. She changed the subject and said worriedly, "I'm afraid Brother Nine doesn't know yet. Brother Fu has made a big mess this time."
Lin Yixuan's eyes moved slightly, and then she regained her composure. She believed in her husband, and besides, it was not her seventh sister's business to worry about her own affairs.
Seeing that he didn't respond, Lin Jingru continued, "Brother-in-law has offended Lord Cheng'en. Lord Yan is the emperor's uncle. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very angry. My sister is also worried about my ninth brother, so she came to report the news."
Lin Yixuan stood still as a mountain, sipped his tea nonchalantly, and let her talk to herself. If she offended others, Lin Yixuan might be anxious, but if it was Lord Cheng'en's words, she didn't need to take it to heart at all. If God wants someone to die, He will make him mad first. The prince is already on the edge of the cliff, Lord Cheng'en is nothing to be afraid of.
Lin Jingru became anxious and said with more effort: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the heir to the throne and will definitely ascend to the throne in the future. Brother Nine, why don't you persuade Lord Li to consider your nephew more even if he doesn't think about you. My brother-in-law is in the emperor's heart now. If something goes wrong with your nephew..."
Lin Yixuan's face darkened. She was very annoyed when others talked about her child. She said coldly, "Don't worry Concubine Lin. My child is under the protection of my husband. You should take care of yourself. I heard that the second prince's son is not well and the third prince died young. The sixth prince's sister must keep a close eye on him."
Lin Jingru's face changed and a trace of pain flashed in her eyes. The Second Prince was her eldest son, but unfortunately he was poisoned by the Crown Princess. Although the imperial physician rescued her in time, her son's body was still destroyed and he had to rely on medicine for the rest of his life. The Third Prince was killed on the spot.
Lin Jingru's eyes were red, and she instantly put on a weak attitude, saying sadly: "Brother Jiu, why do you have to be so aggressive and stab me in the heart? I am just worried about my brother-in-law."
Lin Yixuan sneered, not daring to take it lightly. If Seventh Sister was a simple person, how could she have given birth to children one after another in the complicated environment of the Eastern Palace? She said, "My husband, there is no need for Seventh Sister to worry about him. You only need to care about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Lin Jingru felt choked and understood one thing at the same time. If she wanted to find fault with Ninth Brother through his words, she had to get herself out of it first. What she said to Ninth Brother today would never be spread. There is no smoke without fire. If someone else cared about Brother's husband, it would never make people think about it. But Brother's husband was different. Which woman in Beijing didn't envy Ninth Brother for marrying a good husband? If any rumors were spread, she would never be able to wash away the dirty water on her.
Lin Jingru's face straightened, and she said bluntly: "Sister is also doing this for the good of Ninth Brother. Believe it or not, it's up to you. After His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne, do you think Lord Li can still gain a foothold in the court?"
Lin Yixuan's eyes flickered. The prince was already showing signs of decline. How could Seventh Sister have the confidence to believe that the prince would ascend the throne? She raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Seventh Sister, what do you think we should do?"
"Of course I will go and apologize. My brother-in-law is deeply trusted by the emperor, and the prince is kind and kind. He will definitely not be petty."
Lin Yixuan curled her lips, fearing that her husband would be labeled as the crown prince as soon as he arrived. She said calmly, "I have no right to interfere in my husband's affairs. Just be a wife and take care of the inner house. Seventh sister, don't forget your duty. Oh, I almost forgot, the Crown Princess is in charge of the Eastern Palace, so it's not your turn to be busy."
Lin Jingru's eyes were fierce. She didn't expect Lin Yixuan to be so stubborn. "What do you mean, Brother Jiu?"
Lin Yixuan looked at her coldly with sarcasm on his face: "Sister Seven, why don't you pretend? I see that you don't look well. Do you want to call a doctor to take a look?"
"What do you know?" Lin Jingru's face changed and her voice was sharp and piercing.
Lin Yixuan chuckled: "What can I know? I'm just worried about my seventh sister. If the Crown Princess knew the cause of the Emperor's eldest grandson's death, what do you think she would do?"
"You have spies in the Crown Prince's Mansion?" Lin Jingru could no longer sit still. At this moment, she no longer had any trace of dignity and elegance. She was furious: "If the Crown Princess dares to harm my son, she must be prepared to bear revenge."
Lin Yixuan tilted his head and smiled slowly: "So it was really you who did it. Thank you, Seventh Sister, for clearing up my confusion."
"You lied to me..." Lin Jingru's face turned pale, but she believed it in her heart. Ninth brother had been away from the capital for eight years, and the Eastern Palace was heavily guarded. The prince had a bad temper and changed the palace maids every now and then. Not even a fly could fly in, let alone spies.
Lin Jingru quickly calmed down: "There is no evidence, Brother Jiu, please don't talk nonsense."
Lin Yixuan did not comment, and smiled and said, "Do you need proof?"
Lin Jingru fell silent. She really didn't need proof. As long as the Crown Princess had some suspicion, wouldn't there be fewer cases of framing others? She said cautiously, "What are the conditions for Brother Nine? Don't forget, if I have something wrong, you won't be any better off. Whether you admit it or not, you and I are siblings."
Lin Yixuan smiled slightly. It was easy to talk to smart people. It would have been better if the Seventh Sister had been so obedient earlier. "Tell me, what is the purpose of your visit today?"
Lin Jingru smiled self-deprecatingly: "I didn't lie to you just now. The prince was really furious because he took his anger out on my brother-in-law because of the matter of Prefect Daming. Ninth brother may not know that Fourth sister is pregnant."
Lin Yixuan understood instantly that since her fourth sister was pregnant, the wind direction in Jingyang Marquis Mansion might change again. No wonder her seventh sister was so anxious.
Lin Jingru continued, "So I volunteered to the prince and prepared to win over my brother-in-law. Although this move is selfish, it is also for my brother-in-law's good. Ninth brother may consider it."
Lin Yixuan glanced at her. His seventh sister was indeed omnipresent. At this moment, she even did not forget to bewitch him. He smiled and said, "I heard that the prince has some special preferences. How is your injury? Ninth brother has some wound medicine that is very effective in removing scars. You might as well take it back and try it."
Lin Jingru was shocked and angry. The darkest part of her heart was torn open. She widened her eyes in horror and could no longer maintain her composure. She asked fiercely, "What do you know?"
Lin Yixuan's eyes flashed, revealing a trace of pity: "It's nothing, it's just a coincidence that I met an imperial physician. Alas! It's hard for you."
Lin Jingru was shocked. Even the strongest woman can be vulnerable at times, especially when the last layer of her bloody mask is torn off.
"What do you know? What do you know? You escaped so easily, but you let me suffer for you. Why?" Lin Jingru couldn't hold back her tears any longer. Although there was some acting involved, the sadness in her emotion could not be faked.
Lin Yixuan fell into deep thought. How could he not know what happened to his seventh sister? He could never forget the experience in his previous life. "I just don't want to be a pawn. Who would have thought that Jingyang Marquis's Mansion would be left without me? Even my mother was exiled. Why would my seventh sister vent her anger on me?"
Lin Jingru wiped away her tears and said, "To tell you the truth, the prince has long disliked the Jingyang Marquis's Mansion. If it weren't for keeping them stable, I wouldn't be favored. Now that my fourth sister is pregnant, I need my brother-in-law's help. When the prince ascends the throne one day, I will definitely repay him."
Lin Yixuan sighed and consoled her, "Royal affairs are not that simple. My husband has repeatedly warned me not to get involved. I'm afraid I'll disappoint my seventh sister this time, but..."
Lin Yixuan wanted to say something but stopped himself. He looked at Lin Jingru with regret, shook his head gently and kept silent.
"Just what?" Lin Jingru's heart tightened. Even though she knew that Brother Jiu had deliberately laid the bait, she had to take the bait.
Lin Yixuan thought for a moment and said hesitantly, "Seventh sister, you should make plans early. When the crown prince ascends the throne, the Jingyang Marquisate will certainly be liquidated. By then, you will be alone and powerless. Not to mention saving the child, I'm afraid you won't even be able to save yourself. Are you really planning to compete for favor?"
Lin Jingru's face froze. The prince had special hobbies, and sleeping with him was a disaster. As smart as she was, she understood what her ninth brother meant in an instant. After the prince ascended the throne, her two sons and one daughter would definitely be a thorn in the eyes of others, and people would want to get rid of them as soon as possible.
"Seventh sister, go back and think about it." Lin Yixuan spoke softly, sowing a seed in her heart.
Lin Jingru's eyes were complicated. There was no real feeling between her and Ninth Brother. She just showed her true feelings just now just to win sympathy. In her memory, Ninth Brother was soft-hearted and kind, but she forgot that Ninth Brother had changed since they met at Yunxian Tower last time.
Lin Jingru didn't sit for long before she asked to leave.
Lin Yixuan smiled and sent her out. When they left, the brother and sister were in a friendly manner, without any trace of the tit-for-tat confrontation just now. Lin Jingru was a smart person, and Lin Yixuan was not afraid that she would go back and complain. Jingyang Marquis Mansion was unreliable, and the seventh sister had no choice but to cling to him tightly, and maybe she would even say a few good words for her husband.
Although the Crown Prince is now in a weak position, he is still not someone my husband can afford to offend. With my seventh sister as a buffer, I only hope that the fight for the throne can be settled as soon as possible.
After Lin Jingru left, Lin Yixuan immediately frowned and sat alone in the room in deep thought.
Li Yaonan left the yamen and soon learned from the servants that the prince's concubine had come to visit. When he entered the house, he saw that his husband had a gloomy face and did not even notice that he had walked in.
"What are you thinking about?" Li Yaonan asked curiously, waving his hand in front of his eyes.
"Husband." Lin Yixuan came back to her senses, glanced around, and blurted out, "The prince might be planning a rebellion."
Li Yaonan's heart trembled: "But Concubine Lin told you?"
"No." Lin Yixuan shook his head: "From what she said, it seems that the crown prince is almost certain to ascend the throne. I can't think of any other answer except rebellion."
Li Yaonan was in a delicate mood. He knew that his husband would not lie. He would not speak without being 100% sure. Although the prince's rebellion surprised him, deep down, he felt that it was expected. Zhao Chengqian was indeed very miserable after being the prince for more than 40 years. It was understandable that the prince could not bear the current situation. If he tried hard, he would have a way out. If he succeeded, he would rise to the top in one step. If he lost, he would die at most. If he did not try hard, the prince's position would be abolished, and the new emperor's ascension to the throne would also mean death. If he were in his place, he would probably rebel as well.
"Should we investigate?" Lin Yixuan's face was serious, and he felt nervous unconsciously.
Li Yaonan thought for a moment and shook his head, "No, it's not easy for us to be involved in this matter. You should pay more attention to the developments in the capital. Just know the time when the prince is planning a rebellion, and don't care about anything else." This kind of thing is thankless even if you care about it. The emperor's son is planning a rebellion, and it is a tough job no matter who reports the news. What's more, the emperor is the lord of all people and holds the power of the Great Jin. He doesn't believe that the emperor didn't notice it, and he doesn't believe that the emperor didn't prepare a backup plan.
"Well, don't worry, I will make sure it's done." Lin Yixuan was cautious. He had his own considerations when trying to win over Seventh Sister today. He was throwing out an olive branch in desperation and he believed that Seventh Sister would definitely accept it.
Just like in his previous life, it was a pity that he was blind and mistakenly took the death warrant as a life-saving straw, but the seventh sister was different. The seventh sister had a son by her side. The eldest grandson of the emperor died early, and the seventh sister's child was now the eldest son. Weakness was a shortcoming, but also an advantage. According to his understanding, even if the prince failed, he was still the flesh and blood of the emperor, and would definitely not bring trouble to his family. The seventh sister's son was the best candidate to inherit the title. Not only did he have the title of the eldest son, but his poor health would not be feared.
The most important thing is that even if the prince ascends the throne, the seventh sister will not get so many benefits. What should she choose? He believes that the seventh sister will not let him down.
Seeing that her husband was lost in deep thought, Li Yaonan thought he was just nervous, so he smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, according to my guess, the prince won't take any action for now." There hadn't been any news from the court in recent days, and the country hadn't been forced into a desperate situation, so preparations were not sufficient. The prince was brought up by the emperor, so his mind and strategy should not be underestimated, and he would never act rashly.
Li Yaonan now understood why the prince was so greedy for money. If he was right, all of the prince's money should have been used to raise a private army and he had started preparing for rebellion long ago.
Being a crown prince is indeed a tragic job.
"By the way." Lin Yixuan suddenly asked, "Have you offended the prince recently?"
Li Yaonan was confused: "No!" Then he became a little confused again. It seemed that someone in the court had been looking for trouble in recent days, but he did not associate it with the prince. After all, he and the prince had lived in peace for all these years.
"What have you heard?" Li Yaonan frowned and thought deeply, unable to figure out how he had offended the prince.
"Seventh sister just told me that it seems to be because of the matter of Prefect Daming."
"Prefect Daming?" Li Yaonan was puzzled. He had only mentioned it when giving lectures. What did this have to do with the prince? However, when he thought of the prince's money-making methods and the fact that Prefect Daming was demoted and then promoted back to the throne a few days ago, he felt that the truth was revealed.
Li Yaonan was speechless. God knew he definitely didn't mean it.
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