After all, he is now the default crown prince. As long as the emperor dies, Prince Ning can ascend the throne and become emperor according to the secret decree he left behind.
At night, Jiang Yue thought about it more and more, and found out that the secret edict he left in secret happened two days before Jiang Yan entered Beijing.
Who leaked the secret message
Fang En? Fan Rong? Mr. Cui? Or did he deliberately add Wan Hongyu
Jiang Yue now felt that no one of these four people could be trusted.
Once the seeds of paranoia are planted, they begin to take root.
On the first day of March, two days before Jiang Yan entered the palace.
Wen Qingzhu was sitting in the main courtyard, taking good care of Nianfu.
Over at the Wan family, Wen Qingmei writes a letter every five or six days.
Most of the letters contained words of concern for Nian Fu, and a few of them talked about the Wan family's affairs and Wan Hongyu's current situation.
On this day, Wen Qingmei's letter was supposed to arrive in the morning, but this time it was delayed until noon.
After reciting blessings and taking a nap, I had about two hours of free time.
Wen Qingzhu took the letter and read it over as usual. At the end, the letter mentioned a few sentences:
I originally planned to write a letter yesterday, but Hongyu came to Wanjia quietly. He seemed to have encountered some big problem. He was frowning and looked frightened.
I stayed with him all night, but he didn't say anything, so I didn't ask anything.
Near dawn, he seemed to have figured something out, and he thanked me solemnly, talking about the things I had secretly helped him with before, and said that he would not disturb my life when he returned to Shaolai Wanjia.
I feel that he must have encountered some big problem, but from the information my husband inquired about, it seems that he is very highly regarded in the Hanlin Academy and his career is bright.
I don't know who to call, so I can only ask Sister Qi, if she is free, to help find out what problem he encountered? If your body does not get better after reciting blessings, you should still focus on reciting blessings.
After reading the letter, Wen Qingzhu felt very strange.
As Wen Qingmei said, Wan Hongyu is highly regarded in the Hanlin Academy and has a smooth future. What problems will he encounter
In the past two days, Nianfu's health had improved a bit, so Wen Qingzhu sent someone to investigate.
After checking, it was discovered that Wan Hongyu was not at home last night.
There were many secret and open visits, but no one knew where Wan Hongyu had gone.
Wen Qingzhu did not just focus on Wan Hongyu, but instead investigated the movements of other ministers in the capital.
Soon, she discovered that Fan Rong went out again not long after returning home, and no one knew where he went.
Lei Xiushan had been staying at Cui's house before, but he went back to Lei's house yesterday, which meant that Mr. Cui was not here.
When these three were connected, Wen Qingzhu vaguely understood something in his heart.
At this point in time, there was no time for her not to think too much.
Fu Lie's connections were used to ensure that these three people entered the palace quietly.
When the matter reached this point, Wen Qingzhu did not need to continue investigating. She already knew it, and Jiang Yue made a preventive arrangement.
At the same time, Wen Qingzhu sent an anonymous letter to Jiang Yan, and he hurried into the palace.
I thought Jiang Yan was a capable person who could at least pose some threat to Prince Ning.
It's a pity that she didn't expect that Jiang Yan himself was an abandoned son, and Nian Fu's death soon made her even more despairing.
In Fu Lie's concealment and Huixin's prophecy, the darkness covered by Wen Qingzhu's motherhood began to spread deep into her heart.
At that time, Jiang Yuancheng was still pressing forward step by step.
Wen Qingzhu suddenly realized that maybe she had been wrong from the beginning.
How wrong!
Only by getting rid of all her enemies can she have a peaceful life.
After quickly calming down, Wen Qingzhu decided to take everything into his own hands.
Later, he tested Jiang Yan one after another and then cooperated with him. He worked hard to dig out the secrets that Hei Jiren had hidden for many years. While tracing Yang Wu's life experience, he plotted against Pei Yu, completely subdued Fu Shiyi, and went to Kangcheng to threaten Hu Yinghao into submission. Taking advantage of the death of the old dean, Mr. Cui came forward.
Later, he secretly rescued Changsun Hong from Jiang Yuancheng, and in turn threatened Changsun Linlang to rebel. Later, Jiang Yan used his life as a bargaining chip to make Wanbi lose the emperor's trust.
Wen Qingzhu worked step by step and planned carefully in the carefully woven network, just to force Jiang Yuancheng to leave the capital at this moment, and at the same time shake Jiang Yue's trust in Jiang Yuanan.
Outside the door, Lu Tao brought hot tea and snacks.
After putting it down, he asked Wen Qingzhu: "Now that the fifth prince has left the capital, Prince Ning's trust has been shaken. We only need to wait for Prince Rui's affairs to be settled, and can we follow him to Jinzhou?"
Wen Qingzhu picked up a piece of pastry and looked at the exquisitely shaped food quietly: "It's far from enough. He and Prince Ning saw a situation of checks and balances. If Prince Ning's trust was shaken, he would naturally gain the emperor's trust. What's more, the old dean's death was originally related to him."
The King of Chu was deprived of his title and demoted to prince, which made many ministers who originally supported him start to worry.
However, the emperor sent him to Cangzhou to assist in matters. Although he was demoted, it gave him a chance.
Although people's hearts have been shaken, it's just a ban. When Jiang Yuancheng succeeds, the ban will come back.
As Wen Qingzhu expected, after a day of observation, there was no big movement from those who originally supported Jiang Yuancheng.
On the contrary, on Prince Ning's side, some people began to dissatisfy that he was too sad for Du Weiniang.
"Your Highness, if you have such thoughts, why not go to the backyard and see Princess Ning more often? Although the princess is not a legitimate daughter, she is still the legitimate daughter of the Lei family. As the son-in-law of the Lei family, it is normal for you to visit the Lei family! Your Highness, please put the overall situation first!"
"The Lei family has been favored recently. Master Yao is right. His Highness should go to the Lei family and take more walks. It is also necessary to have a good relationship with Yushitai. You like Miss Du, but you must not neglect Princess Ning. !”
"Your Highness, I think so too. Since Your Highness is so worried about Miss Du, why not accept her—"
With a bang, Jiang Yuanan slapped the table hard.
The cronies standing in front of him all lowered their heads and dared not say anything more.
Only Mr. Yao, who spoke first, still stood upright and admonished Prince Ning meticulously: "Your Highness, you have spent enough time and thought on Miss Du. I feel that although the emperor has taken away the fifth prince this time, The prince was given a title, but there was no substantial punishment. I feel that the emperor may suspect that His Highness did this!"
Jiang Yuanan looked at Lord Yao: "I have indeed added fuel to the flames."
Lord Yao shook his head: "In this case, if something had not happened to Prince Runan, the eldest grandson Shanggong had revealed his fault, and Yin Liuwan had identified it, the title of the fifth prince would not have been taken away! I dare to ask, which of these three things is it? Did His Highness personally make it happen?"
Jiang Yuanan was silent. After thinking about it, he could only think of one person: "Is it Prince Rui?"
Master Yao nodded: "To be more prepared, he is someone who supports King Rui!"
"Wei family!" When Jiang Yuanan thought of this, his heart ached.
Originally, the Jingyuan Hou family was his biggest help, but in the end, the capable Li Du died, and the stupid and vicious Li Qing also died. His relationship with the Jingyuan Hou family gradually became estranged.
Maybe his uncle still supports him, but his aunt never wants to see him again.
Lord Yao disagreed: "Your Highness Prince Ning, Lord Wei has just passed away. The Wei family has always been cautious. Making such an arrangement is not in line with their style."
"What do you mean, Master Yao?"
"I think it is Wen Qingzhu, the Marquis of Pingguo's wife."
In the Qianyuan Palace, King Rui knelt in front of Jiang Yue and worshiped solemnly.
"Father, please grant me your permission!"
Listening to these words, Jiang Yue's forehead veins jumped, and he couldn't help but rub his forehead.
He turned around and looked: "Why does Han'er insist on going to Cangzhou?"
Jiang Yuanhan straightened his back: "My son, I don't know everything. The Cangzhou Witch Clan has always been a hidden danger to the Qi Dynasty. Although they have been temporarily stabilized through marriage, it is obvious that the Cangzhou Witch Clan does not take Prince Runan seriously. , indicating that they have a bigger plot, the sons and ministers are also adults, and the problem in Cangzhou is more stubborn and serious than that of the survivors of the Yue Kingdom.
Although the Marquis of Pingguo didn't say it clearly, I know that you summoned Master Wumian back, and this matter is already very serious. As the son of the father, the son should share his father's worries just like the five emperor brothers! Even if the imperial brother goes to Cangzhou, he still has things to deal with in the capital.
I don’t have any burdens on my body. I go to Cangzhou and can wholeheartedly assist Mr. Zhang and Ping Guohou in handling Cangzhou affairs. This is also an opportunity for my son to exercise. I hope my father will do it! "
These words were said sincerely, and there was no intention of competing for power or gain.
At this time, Jiang Yuancheng was demoted. If he was ambitious, he should seize this opportunity and start to win over his own power.
But Jiang Yuanhan resolutely chose to leave Beijing and decided to do practical work.
This determination, even if he was pretending, moved Jiang Yue's heart.
"Cangzhou is very dangerous. Although you have learned martial arts in the palace, I don't trust you because you don't have any experience in doing business!"
Jiang Yuanhan immediately became anxious: "Father! I know I don't understand anything, but I can learn it!"
Jiang Yue still shook his head, and Jiang Yuanhan suddenly started crying: "Father, do you think that my son is useless! He can't help Father with anything!"
Facing this sudden cry, Jiang Yue was stunned.
But looking at Jiang Yuanhan like this, he truly felt Jiang Yuanhan's sincerity.
After a moment, Jiang Yue said slowly: "You can also share my worries, but Cangzhou is too dangerous. Not long ago, the prefect of Jinzhou handed over a note. How about I send you to make an unannounced visit to Jinzhou to deal with the gangster troubles in Jinzhou?" , if it’s handled well, it won’t be too late for you to go to Cangzhou to help.”
"Thank you, Father! Thank you, Father! I'll get ready now!" Jiang Yuanhan cried with joy, his smile was filled with joy from the bottom of his heart.
It has to be said that Jiang Yue was really infected this time.
After Jiang Yuanhan left, he began to worry again. Although King Rui wanted to help him share his worries, he did not have any experience.
Jiang Yuanhan was adopted by Concubine Wei, and he deliberately created a situation of checks and balances when giving up.
Now that he had already made up his mind about Prince Ning, the previous events made him doubtful again.
If Prince Ning really can't wait any longer, his intention -
Jiang Yue raised his head and called to the people outside: "Fang En! Go and invite Mrs. Ping Guohou!"
More than half an hour later, Wen Qingzhu appeared in front of Jiang Yue.
"My wife, please see your Majesty."
"No courtesy." Jiang Yue looked at Wen Qingzhu in front of him and found that he could not see through her more and more.
After a moment of silence, he first asked how things were going between her and Fu Lie.
After all, he sent Fu Lie to leave Beijing as soon as the child left.
Wen Qingzhu replied respectfully: "My wife and the Marquis are very good. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
Such an answer seemed to Jiang Yue to be perfect and watertight.
After chatting about some household matters, Wen Qingzhu answered them one by one, even including how many koi fish he kept at home.
Even though she was trapped in the back house, Wen Qingzhu was still a perfect wife.
But with her ability, it would be a bit humiliating to stay in the back house.
"The situation in Cangzhou is not as optimistic as Fu Lie said in his letter to you."
Wen Qingzhu's expression remained the same as before: "His Majesty is with you in everything. I believe that the Marquis will return victoriously."
"There may be twists and turns when encountering problems, but victory is certain. But are you really not worried about him at all?"