The death of Princess Yushan was one of the most confusing cases in Chunjia's life.
After all, the victim had a distinguished status and was the first blood relative of Xiaozong, so he was destined to be taken seriously by both the government and the public.
Moreover, Yushan was still a toddler when he was killed, so there was no possibility of him forming such a life-threatening grudge. Tracing back to his parents and elders, the most suspicious thing is the grudge caused by the massacre of relatives during the Shenzong period.
Perhaps it was because Sejong was too violent in seizing the crown prince, and Shenzong started as an unloved prince whose father did not care for his mother. He must have suffered countless hardships along the way, so he had deep grudges in his heart. After he ascended the throne, he worked almost non-stop. The reckoning began. The bloodline of Shizong is rare. No, it should be said that apart from the lineage of Shenzong itself, only a few princesses such as the eldest princess of Dongxing survived by luck.
All other descendants, including in-laws and old friends, were all slaughtered!
If someone is lucky enough to escape, I know that if possible, they will definitely take revenge on the Shenzong bloodline.
After all, if it is a grudge in recent years, Princess Yushan really does not have priority.
Whether it was the Ji family, the regent, or any other powerful minister... the Chunjia lineage was obviously hated by them more.
Therefore, it is more likely to target Yushan because of the Shenzong bloodline.
Yun Fenghuang was thinking in his mind, and then listened to the third prince briefly introduce the process of the thorough investigation of the case but failed, and finally said: "Your concubine is very smart, but I don't know what she thinks about this matter?"
"I am also inclined towards rumors." Yun Fenghuang muttered, "After all, the three members of Princess Yushan's family are not troublemakers. Princess Yushan was young at the time, and she was even more childish and innocent... Apart from the grievances during the time of Shenzong, who would think Why do you want to kill such a child? Moreover, His Majesty was furious at that time, and the Imperial City Department, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Dali Temple all took action. It can be said that they devoted all the efforts of the country to get to the bottom of the matter. Under such circumstances, there is no way for the murderer to be idle. The reason for exposing the truth? But nothing has been found in this case. All clues have been cut off by the slave who committed the murder. This is definitely not a method that ordinary people and ordinary forces can use. "
"Only those who participated in the Dragon Fight during the reign of King Sejong, and later escaped Shenzong's pursuit, could be so secretive."
After all, if he had not acted in a secretive manner, he would have been uprooted by Shenzong with the power of the whole country.
The third prince said without comment, "That happened before your mother and concubine were even born. Shu Erchen said bluntly: No matter how deep the grudges in this world are, they cannot escape the passage of time. For example, after the city of Huizhou was destroyed, your mother The concubine was in pain and wanted to die, but over the years, although the noble mother and concubine may not have forgotten the past, she can still talk and laugh."
"As if you don't care about your biological mother's experience now?" Yun Fenghuang raised his eyebrows and asked.
The third prince said calmly: "My son's situation is different from that of his mother and concubine. My son left his biological mother when he was still in his infancy, and when he can remember, he was in front of his mother. The mother also treated him very well. , so my son may not be as attached to his biological mother as the noble mother and concubine thought."
Yun Fenghuang thought to himself, if the remnants of the Ji family hadn't cultivated you, it would be reasonable for you to say that you don't have much affection for Ji Muzi.
After all, didn't the emperor feel filial piety to the Queen Mother Qu just because she was well-fed and well-fed? But for Empress Dowager Yuan, who raised him, he had to keep him with her.
But judging from her tracking of the third prince, there was always someone behind him.
Although there may not be very clear guidance among the shadows, considering the situation, the people behind the scenes must not dare to have too much presence.
Since the third prince has kept this person by his side for many years, how could he not miss Ji at all
Yun Fenghuang didn't expose this point. Anyway, she returned the knife that the bastard stabbed at her. She just smiled and said: "Anyway, I understand what you mean. Shenzong's purge of the clan was something he did when he first ascended the throne. , it has been many years since now, and there have been two emperors. Even if there are still remnants of the bloodbath of Emperor Shenzong at that time, it is a blessing to be able to survive to this day, let alone murder the princess, and still do it. There is no leakage... But apart from this past incident, I don’t know what else can cause the grudge to extend to the young Princess Yushan?"
"In the year when your concubine entered the palace, she accompanied her to the Qishan Palace. When passing through Wannian County, someone blocked the road and complained..." The third prince said slowly, "But I don't know if your concubine still remembers it?"
Yun Fenghuang was startled for a moment, then his faint smile faded away, and he frowned slightly: "You mean... the Zheng Fengli case?!"
Of course she remembered this case. After all, it was because of this case that Chunjia separated from the main force and was delayed in Wannian County. Afterwards, she received the news that the Empress Dowager was seriously ill and set off in a hurry. In the end, the road was diverted due to a broken bridge. Dao, but was stabbed... At that time, she was holding Yuan Hou Ji Lingzi's thigh, and she and Chunjia were still testing each other.
I originally came with the intention of watching a good show, but I went through many life and death situations because of this, and almost lost my life.
Therefore, even though more than ten years have passed, I have never forgotten it.
After thinking for a moment, he suddenly understood what the third prince meant, and said in a deep voice: "You are saying that the person who murdered Princess Yushan might not be motivated by the grudges of Shenzong at that time, but by... Zheng's sins?"
Although she didn’t have a clear understanding of what Zheng Ju’s family was doing, but just by looking at the Zheng Fengpin case, she knew that the family’s house had been confiscated by Chunjia a few years ago, leaving only Zheng Fengpin, the master, in the imperial capital, and she was determined not to be wronged. .
Maybe they have done good deeds and made meritorious deeds, but there are definitely many cases where the common people have harmed the common people.
It has only been about ten years since the collapse of the Zheng family. Most of the people who were harmed at that time, as well as their relatives, are still alive.
As for the motive, of course they are also suspected of taking revenge on the Zheng family.
But no one doubted them either at the beginning or now. The reason is very simple: "Zheng Fengxi is Zheng Ju's favorite adopted son. Although he is not a good person, he must not be an idiot to be loved by a person like Zheng Ju. ! Just by looking at the Zheng Fengli case, you can see that the people he was messing with were all ordinary people with no foundation. Even if these people wanted to eat the flesh of the Zheng family and drink the blood of the Zheng family, how could they have the ability to sneak into the eldest princess's mansion? Conspired to kill Princess Yushan? Even your Majesty couldn't find out the clues? Furthermore, in the past two years, the Zheng clan members have been relegated and returned to their hometowns. But they have not heard of anything happening. If the people who have been harmed by them want to Wouldn't it be possible to take revenge a long time ago? Why bother the innocent little princess? "
"Of course the common people alone can't do it, but if there are people to help, it will be different." The third prince looked at her and said calmly, "The Zheng Fengpin case is just an example of the illegal deeds of Zheng Ju's heirs when he was in power. Just one of them. Similarly, with the wisdom of the noble mother and concubine, she must know that there are many more. When Zheng Ju was still in power, his father might still pretend to be confused, and everyone in the temple would turn a blind eye. Only one eye. But later the Zheng family collapsed, leaving only Aunt Yun'an's husband. The best outcome for the rest was to be sent back to their hometowns... At this time, if someone stood up to settle old scores, it would be hard to say! "
Yun Fenghuang smiled and said: "You are really childish. Do you think your father has no idea what Zheng did? The reason why everyone except your uncle Yun'an was kicked out of the imperial capital was actually Your Majesty is venting his anger in disguise for the people who were bullied by the Zheng family. Otherwise, Zheng Ju has worked for your father for a few years, and your Aunt Yun'an's face is also there. How could your Majesty deal with it so severely?"
"So, even if someone digs out those old accounts, they are actually of little use."
"A person who truly understands your father's thoughts would not even do such a thankless thing."
The third prince also smiled and said: "The noble mother and concubine really understands the father's thoughts. However, if an ordinary person goes over the Zheng family's old accounts, it will be settled. But if it is a person who has the trust of the father, for example, Your concubine, do you want to kill the Zheng family to death?"
"Do the rest of the Zheng family dare to bet on my father's compassion?"
Yun Fenghuang thought about it and asked with interest: "What? You mean, the death of Princess Yushan was caused by me?"
"Of course it was the concubine who did it." The third prince said calmly, "On the surface, there is no reason for the concubine to kill cousin Yushan. But looking at the fact that cousin Jinxi and Xie Fuwang are engaged, it can be seen that These are all foreshadowings buried by the noble mother and concubine in the early years, and the purpose is nothing more than to seek the throne for the prince!"
"..." Yun Fenghuang stared at him for a while, and the smile on his lips deepened, "Continue, I would like to hear what my plans are."
The third prince said: "Let me start from the beginning. Although the noble mother and concubine came from a humble background, she has always been ambitious. This point, from the performance of the noble mother and concubine when she first entered the palace, no one can deny it. However, the former harem, Everyone still underestimates the ambition of the noble mother and concubine, as well as the city."
"As we all know, when the imperial concubine entered the palace, she was unable to have children due to various reasons."
"But it doesn't matter. After all, the imperial concubine cannot give birth to a child herself, but she has many adopted sons and daughters under her knees. With the example of Emperor Yuan's grandmother, I believe that if the imperial concubine cannot give birth to a child herself, she will definitely not mind and be a loving mother. The Queen Mother, even the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother!”
"It's just that although the imperial concubine rose to the throne quickly and was the favorite concubine of the father, she is still just a noble concubine so far. She is either the empress of the Yuan Dynasty or the successor. In short, in terms of etiquette and law, the heirs below the knee do not have the priority to be crowned as princes. .”
"In addition, the imperial concubine was not of high birth and had no support from powerful officials in the previous dynasty... Oh, it seems that Xiao Qi was not with the imperial concubine at that time?"
"In short, the noble concubine wants to be the queen mother, but she is not born with enough talent."
"If you were an ordinary person, you would have almost given up at this time."
"But who is the noble concubine?"
"Of course it's impossible to let it go."
"So you encouraged your father to transfer Aunt Sui'an to your direct cousins. This not only raised the lintel of the Xie family where you were born, but also gave you an additional aunt to express your love for you in times of trouble."
"But it's just Aunt Sui'an who is weak, and you are targeting Aunt Yun'an again."
"But it was the Zheng family that Aunt Yun'an descended from..."
"Not only do you have no friendship with the Zheng family, you even fought against my father's first noble concubine."
"It would be great if Aunt Yun'an doesn't embarrass you, let alone help you."
"Fortunately, when the Zheng family incident happened, my father only kept Uncle Yun'an in the court. Others were demoted or relegated, but none of them could save their former wealth. They could just barely save their lives."
At this time, the beloved concubine Yun Fenghuang stood up and privately threatened those people of the Zheng family who had been sent back to their hometowns. Naturally, they were easily captured.
"Even if the Zheng family is destroyed, Zheng Ju is a powerful official who has been in charge of the imperial army for many years. He was born in the palace, and he obviously has his own power in the imperial palace."
"For people like Queen Mother, Concubine Shumu, and Concubine Demu, their remaining evil may not be worth mentioning, but for the background of the noble mother and concubine, it is also a huge asset. I must be the noble mother and concubine. , will not miss this opportunity."
"The noble concubine not only wants the Zheng family's family property, but also wants their manpower. However, the noble concubine is deep in the palace and among the blood relatives, her talents are limited. It would be difficult to control the remnants of the Zheng family... Therefore, Zheng The remaining members of the clan will naturally submit a certificate of surrender to you."
"Princess Yushan, this is the certificate you want."
"And because of Yushan's death, even my father was unable to find out the real culprit. Aunt Yun'an has been suspicious since then and can't rest in peace."
"I even believe in the words of the alchemist..."
"This is how Jin Xi and Xie Fuwang got engaged."
"Otherwise, Aunt Yun'an grew up in the palace, so she wouldn't know the preciousness of her identity? Why would she want to be like the noble mother and concubine? She must be involved in the fight for the crown prince. Together?"
"You must know that with Aunt Yun'an's status as the daughter of Xiaozong, who among the sons and ministers will treat their family badly when they become the new king?"
"But now she has promised Jinxi to the nephew of the imperial concubine. Unless the one who ascends the throne in the future is the descendant of the imperial concubine, otherwise..."
The third prince said calmly, "My dear concubine, what do you think my son's inference is, is it true or not?"