freenovelworld Chapter 594: Stormy weather, reshuffle
Chapter 594: Stormy weather, reshuffle
"The emperor has imprisoned Prince Ping for more than 20 years just for this day. How easy is it to kill Prince Ping? Moreover, if we take action against Prince Ping, wouldn't we be incriminating ourselves and silencing him in a hurry?" Ji Chuhe asked back.
Xiao Yanan punched the carriage, showing how angry he was.
"Prince, mother told me not to worry. She has a way to clear the emperor's frame-up of father and prove father's identity to everyone. We should believe in father and mother." Ji Chuhe comforted him softly.
As long as she is not successfully framed, she has the means to cause a turmoil in Daxia and reshuffle the cards!
"Yeah." Xiao Yan'an's emotions calmed down a little.
……
At night, the palace was quiet.
A little palace maid knocked gently on the door of the palace where Concubine Xu lived.
Concubine Xu had gone to bed, but had not yet fallen asleep when she heard a knock on the door.
Mammy had already gone outside.
"Who are you? Why are you disturbing the Queen Mother so late at night?"
"I am a maid in the imperial palace, and I have important matters to report to Her Majesty the Dowager." The maid responded in a low voice.
"Just wait a moment."
The nanny turned around and went back to the inner room. Concubine Xu had already put on a piece of clothing and sat up.
"Who wants to see me?"
"My Lady, it's a young palace maid. Judging from her clothes, she should be on duty in the palace."
"You're on duty in the palace, and we don't even know each other, so why are you looking for me?" Concubine Xu looked confused.
"Yes, how about I send her away?"
"Wait, let her in. I want to see why she wants to see me so late at night."
"Yes." The nanny turned around and led the person in.
As soon as the maid saw Concubine Xu, she immediately knelt down and saluted. "Your servant greets the Concubine. I was asked to bring something to the Concubine."
"what?"
The palace maid took out something wrapped in a handkerchief from her bosom and handed it to the nanny beside her.
The nanny took it and handed it to Concubine Xu.
When Concubine Xu opened it, her eyes were filled with surprise.
It turned out to be a wooden hairpin, beautifully carved in the shape of a peach blossom. However, judging from the color, it didn't look like it had just been carved. It must have been stored for a very long time. The color of the wood had turned dark red, and it had shiny stains. It must have been played with in someone's hands often, so there were such shiny stains.
"My Lady Dowager, the person who gave this gift said that once you see this, you will know who gave it to you. Moreover, this is a gift that is overdue for more than 20 years."
Concubine Xu was stunned again and looked at the hairpin for a long time without saying a word.
"I'll take my leave first." The little palace maid stood up, bowed, and left.
She had not walked far when someone came out from the darkness and looked in the direction where the palace maid disappeared.
In the main hall, the prince has gone to bed, but the princess has not yet done so.
"Princess." A voice came in.
The princess immediately walked out, "There's movement so soon?"
"Yes, I just saw with my own eyes that a little palace maid gave the concubine a carved wooden hairpin."
"Find a chance to get the hairpin, and don't alert anyone."
"Yes."
……
Gao Jin led the army back to the capital.
The emperor personally welcomed the triumphant army at the north gate.
On this day, the entire imperial capital was immersed in celebration.
The crowd watching the excitement was discussing the grand event enthusiastically.
"Isn't the commander the fourth son of the Duke of Rong? I don't think I've ever heard of Gao Jin before, and he's not a very powerful general. How could he lead the army to return triumphantly?"
"I heard that Gao Jin has a great background. A few years ago, there was a new type of crossbow that seemed to be made by him. He is highly regarded by the emperor."
"It seems that the fourth son of the Duke of Rong's Mansion has an important mission in the northern border. He has to deal with all matters related to the surrender of the Hu bandits."
"So that's it."
"However, even so, there is no precedent for a commander not to return with the army in triumph."
"Is there any hidden story behind what you said?"
"When the rabbit is dead, the dog is cooked; when the bird is dead, the bow is put away. Some things cannot be discussed in detail. If you discuss them in detail, you may be beheaded." After saying this, the man disappeared into the crowd.
"What exactly did that person mean just now?" someone else asked in a desperate attempt to get to the bottom of it.
"Taste it, taste it carefully." Someone has already tasted it.
However, I didn't dare say it out loud.
The looks of the people around me have changed a little, and there is more thought in their minds.
Would the Emperor still be wary of the Duke of Rong's Mansion?
The Rongguo Mansion is not like the Luo family. It has always been low-key. It was only recently that it began to have some real power, which was given by the emperor himself.
There have long been rumors among the people that the emperor is extremely suspicious.
When I think about it this way, it really is a problem.
The ceremony lasted until noon.
The emperor returned to the palace and all officials came to congratulate him.
It was just a victory in a war against the Hu bandits, and it was not an easy win, so celebrating with such a big fanfare was really a bit excessive.
However, these officials only dared to think about it in their hearts.
"Today, the army has returned victoriously, and I am very happy. Tonight, I will set up a banquet in the palace for you and your subjects to celebrate together!"
"Long live the emperor!" Everyone knelt down and shouted in unison.
The emperor looked at everyone in the court, with the corners of his lips slightly raised.
The Hu bandits had already surrendered, and by getting rid of Prince Huaiyang in one fell swoop, the thorns in his heart were finally pulled out one by one.
Get rid of Prince Huaiyang, tonight!
……
Ji Chuhe and Xiao Yan'an will also attend the banquet in the evening.
Ji Chuhe specifically called Dong Ling and told her to bring all the children with her.
"Madam, you suddenly called me here and brought the children with you. Do you have any instructions?" Dong Ling felt a little uneasy.
"Take the three children and go to the Duke's Mansion first." Ji Chuhe did not explain much.
"Madam, are you okay?" Dong Ling held Ji Chuhe's hand uncontrollably. At this moment, she didn't care about her status anymore.
She only knew that if something happened to the lady.
She will never have a good day again!
She only has her wife to rely on!
Ji Chuhe patted her hands, "I'll be fine, don't worry. I asked you to bring the children with me because I was worried that you would be alone in the prince's mansion if something happened. Your grandmother will not attend the banquet tonight, and I feel more at ease with you staying in the Duke's mansion."
"Okay, I'll listen to you in everything." Dong Ling nodded immediately.
When she couldn't help the lady, she would never cause any trouble to her.
After Dong Ling returned, she packed up some things that the child needed, and went to the Duke's Mansion with Qingluo, Nanny Ji Mianzhu.
The old lady of the Duke's Mansion has been unwell for several days.
Dong Ling went there at this time to show her filial piety on behalf of Ji Chuhe and to take care of the old lady during her illness.
Tonight, the Second and Third Ladies are also present at the Duke's Mansion.
The rest will all go to the banquet.
As for what will happen tonight.
It all depends on how the emperor arranges this play.