Chapter 235 Abnormal Results

The court meeting in the past two days has not been very peaceful.

The real culprits who murdered Concubine Xian and Princess Minghui have not yet been given a fair and accurate statement. The matter of Wei He wanting to send the princess away has caused a new round of controversy, so the quarrels are endless every day.

Chunjia didn't express her opinion very much, she mostly sat on the throne and patiently listened to their comings and goings, only occasionally mediating a few things...then the quarrel became more intense.

But after all, this kind of thing can't be dragged on for a long time, and the court still needs face after all.

It's fine if there's no big trouble, now everyone in the government and the public knows that the concubine Xian and the eldest princess have been poisoned, if the real culprit is not found out after a long time, wouldn't it look like a bunch of trash in the temple?

So today finally came out with a result.

Of course, it can't be the truth, but the result of the compromise between all parties: Chunjia can punish Lu Qidao for the crime of murdering Liugong, but at the same time give up the pursuit of Lu Chuncao. The eunuch of the old man was the top one. The eunuch had a grudge with Lu Chuncao. In order to avenge Lu Chuncao, he murdered the concubine Xian and framed her. And Princess Minghui is of course not the murderer of Yun Fenghuang, but... well, Lu Qidao.

Because Lu Qidao had already murdered the sixth concubine, wouldn't it be surprising to add another Princess Minghui?

reason?

The reason is that she is jealous that Princess Minghui is the first daughter of the first emperor, Chunjia's favorite imperial sister, who can enjoy the glory and wealth without doing anything, unlike her, who worked hard to be the righteous daughter of the former Qing Pinghou, and worked hard After entering the palace, he worked hard to fight for favor and murder the concubine, but in the end he had no heirs, no emperor favors, and his status was not very good... Anyway, Lu Qidao is so bad, what can't be done?

The waiters in the Huanhua Palace didn't look very good when they heard the news that Chen Jing had inquired about in advance.

Most people didn't know the truth about Yunfenghuang's poisoning, thinking that she was really murdered by someone else, and they were most suspicious of the regent.

When Chunjia targeted Lu Chuncao, they had already felt aggrieved for their mother, but now they are fine, and they directly pushed Lu Qidao, who would not survive, as a shield. What are they taking their mother for?

Yun Fenghuang also frowned slightly, something was wrong, something was too wrong.

When Chunjia was still in dormancy, she had nothing but the righteous title of the emperor. When she teamed up with the regent, she forcibly blackmailed some imperial officials from this cheap uncle. Now that the Ji family has been destroyed, the courtiers who supported the emperor It is no longer like before, only one Yi Guogong can't support himself.

In this case, not to mention that Chunjia took advantage, even if he didn't, how could he be so cheap as the regent?

According to Yun Fenghuang's estimation of this matter, Lu Chuncao and Lu Qidao will definitely not be able to keep the father and daughter. Because of her special status, Princess Minghui won't be punished much on the scene, but it's hard to say in private.

Even the empress dowager will be affected and beaten secretly.

As a result, now only Lu Qidao and a servant who Yun Fenghuang didn't care about were thrown out to top the tank?

Chunjia was so weak and tolerant because her brain was flooded.

"..." She pondered for a while, and then, under the worried and unhappy gaze of her servants, she ordered someone to invite Gu Zhen to come over.

Gu Zhen came with a cold face, greeted Ann politely, and asked her what's the matter?

"I'm fine, so I can't invite you to talk?" The more Gu Zhen's attitude of wanting to be far away from her, the more Yun Fenghuang wanted to tease her, so he smiled and calmly said, " You are really ruthless. Your Majesty went to Ningbi Hall for two consecutive nights earlier, and you came to find me in a hurry. Afterwards, I tried my best to persuade Your Majesty not to think about that person any more. , is this your face now?"

After all, Gu Zhen wasn't brazen enough, he was somewhat embarrassed when he heard the words, and said, "I just feel that the empress has never called my concubine over to chat, but now that I'm ordering, there must be something to do, and I'm afraid it will delay you."

Yun Fenghuang sneered: "Look yourself in the mirror, do you believe what you say?"

Gu Zhen pursed her lips: "...The concubine has not been feeling well for the past two days, so her complexion is not very good. You have misunderstood, empress."

In a hurry, she found a very good interface, "You forgot? Concubine Rui took the lead to go to Qingci Palace two days ago, didn't it just because of my concubine and several other sisters who were made famous?"

"Then are you feeling better now?" Yun Fenghuang took a sip of tea, and asked her with a smile, "I also said that you were just putting on a show, so did you really eat it?"

That is of course impossible. Although Gu Zhen is not as cunning as Yun Fenghuang, and she is not so stupid as to really accept the red crown of a crane, but now in front of the concubine Xian, she forced herself to calm down and said: Is it because the Empress Dowager is afraid that it is not good to find out that she has been deceitful?"

Fearing that Yun Fenghuang would not let her go, she hurriedly changed the subject, "How is your empress these two days? I see that your complexion has improved a lot."

Yun Fenghuang said: "Of course it's much better, it's just that you guys are well aware of the poisoning incident, and the real culprit who killed my palace has not been heard of yet, it's really annoying!"

Gu Zhen said incredulously: "The Skynet is well-organized and not leaked, that person will definitely be found!"

"That's what you said, how long has it been?" Yun Fenghuang snorted softly, and suddenly asked, "By the way, you also know about Princess Roukun not long ago, right?"

Gu Zhen didn't know what she was thinking, so he nodded and said cautiously: "But the letter sent by my father was directly delivered to the regent, my grandfather has not read it personally, let alone my concubine."

Yun Fenghuang smiled and said, "Does your father always send letters to the regent? Don't you even have a letter from home?"

"That's not true. My father will occasionally write letters to the family, but they are all kept by the grandfather. I have never seen him since I entered the palace." Gu Zhen thought about her purpose, and said casually, "The letters from home are often My grandfather dictated it, and my second uncle wrote it for me. When my concubine was not in the palace, I would occasionally attach a piece of letterhead, but considering that my father is busy with military affairs, I dare not repeat it."

When she said this, she was quite nostalgic. When she was very young, she was still with her parents, and she had grown up in the army for a few years.

But as Uncle Zhaowu's status became higher and higher, and his military power became more and more important, she, her brothers, sisters, mother, and her grandfather who were originally in their hometown were all sent to the imperial capital to be raised.

After all, Gu Fangshu has a heavy army in his hands, and if his family members are not held hostage in the capital, who can rest assured?

After that, Gu Zhen's chances to meet his father were few and far between. Only when Uncle Zhao Wu occasionally returned to Beijing to report on his work, could he reunite with his family for a while.

Yun Fenghuang sensed her mood, asked a few words along the way, and suddenly said: "Does your father not want you to be his successor?"

"..." Gu Zhen was surprised. In fact, she didn't want to be a successor at the beginning, because there was Yuan Lianniang before her and Yun Fenghuang after her. Chunjia's thoughts were never on her. Even if she became a queen, the actual power The status change will not be great, but it will attract the hostility of the people Chunjia really cares about, why bother?

The most important thing is that Ji Lingzi's example came first, and Gu Zhen felt that Chunjia wanted to make her a queen for nothing more than to secure the Northern Army.

Once the emperor's status is stable and there is no need to rely on the harem to balance the previous dynasty, then he will be the second Ji Lingzi, and one day he will make way for the person Chunjia really likes.

Not only her, but also the children under her knees.

It would be better not to toss it from the beginning.

The most important thing is that she doesn't think her father will nod this way.

But these should not be spread, especially not let Chun Jia know.

It should be known how much thought and effort the four Ouyang families put in to succeed them? As a result, Chunjia finally broke the appointment and did not say anything, but took the initiative to show her favor to Gu Shi... The last one who embarrassed the emperor was Ji Shi, so what happened?

So Gu Zhen was stunned, and immediately said, "My father just thinks that my concubine's talents and virtues are humble and unfit for Your Majesty."

Yun Fenghuang smiled and said: "My father is self-aware, but he should have other ideas, right? For example, your father has a deep friendship with the regent."

"Your Majesty, you are joking." Gu Zhen frowned, "my father and the regent worked together, and we have some personal friendships, but is my father the kind of person who abolishes public affairs for personal reasons?"

"Why not? People are selfish. If they are purely selfless, then wouldn't they be legendary saints?" Yun Fenghuang smiled softly and said, "You know, I am from the North, and I am a native The place where the palace lived for generations is not far from Weihe. Even the lost concubine sister of the palace, the brother-in-law married, and her ancestors still have a little bit of Weihe. Bloodline... So, since I was last year, I have felt strange. How come when I was in the Northland, Wei He was always safe and sound. After I came to the Imperial Capital, I lived with my aunt In the days at home, I have never heard of Wei He being a demon, so Wei He started jumping out all of a sudden?"

Gu Zhen's face changed slightly, and he said, "Ma'am, what do you mean by that?"

Yun Fenghuang smiled and said: "It's not interesting, I just think it's quite strange: Wei He's change is really timely. After all, Wei He has a movement, and the Dingbei Army is becoming more and more important. The commander of the Dingbei Army should not move lightly." , so who dares to offend the regent king who has made friends with the commander of the Dingbei Army?"

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Gu Zhen lowered his face and said in a deep voice, "How can you allow such jokes about important military and state affairs?! Besides, Wei He has always been ambitious. Rest and recuperate, the empress thinks that you can live in peace and tranquility until today?! If I remember correctly, the city where the empress lives is still a long way from the real frontier and Yanzhou where the Dingbei Army is located?! If Weihe invades the Kingdom, the Dingbei Army will be the first to bear the brunt! In Yanzhou City, the Dingbei Army’s family members, who have the largest number of people, will also bear the brunt! I lived in Yanzhou for a while when I was young, and I dare to take the head of the king Guaranteed, the ones who don't want war on the frontier the most are Dingbei Army dependents like my concubine!"

"After all, once the two countries go to war, Li Shu or civil servants like Niangniang can retreat slowly!"

"But the soldiers of the Northern Army, the concubines are the fathers and brothers of these people, but they have to carry knives and guns to fight Wei He!"

"..." Yun Fenghuang stared at her, and Gu Zhen looked at her without giving in. After a while, just when Gu Zhen felt that she was about to explode, Yun Fenghuang apologized, "I'm sorry, I made a slip of the tongue gone."

Gu Zhen looked at her suspiciously, but said nothing.

Yun Fenghuang said softly: "I have lived in the north for generations, and I grew up listening to the stories of the Dingbei Army. The elders in my family often say that if there is no Dingbei Army guarding the frontier, we will not be able to live and work in peace and contentment."

From the time she entered the palace, she gave everyone, including Chunjia, the impression that she was the kind of domineering person who would fight for three points without reason. When she occasionally confessed to Chunjia, Chunjia was a little flattered, and even more so. Don't talk about Gu Zhen.

Although Gu Zhen still didn't speak, his eyes softened a little.

Yun Fenghuang saw it, and continued to admit her mistakes, and even mentioned her past with all her heart... In fact, all the concubines have heard of her past, but listening to others and listening to Xianfei herself are two different things. The concubine focused on her comfortable and comfortable life at home, as well as Xie Fenghuan's helplessness after the accident: "...Don't look at me as if I'm not afraid of anyone now, but in fact, I was scared at that time." I didn’t want to live for a while! But every time I want to seek death, I feel unwilling. Obviously, I have done nothing wrong. Why are there so many discussions outside that I should die? I will go die?"

"Later, when I came to the Imperial Capital, I thought, let the past go, rely on the family, rely on the aunt, benefit from the glory of Duke Yi's mansion, marry a family that is a little rich and secure, and live the rest of my life..."

Hearing this, Gu Zhen couldn't help but question: "You also know that you have gained a lot of honor from Yi Guogong's mansion after you came to the imperial capital, so why are you so unfeeling towards Concubine Shu and sisters?!"

Yun Fenghuang said leisurely: "That's because if it wasn't for the jealousy of the sons and daughters of Duke Yi, I wouldn't have entered the palace at all! Of course, I am not so angry now. After all, His Majesty is very good. Also excellent."

"But the question is, who would like to be teased like that? Besides, I don't like Concubine Shu and my sisters, right? I even asked Concubine Shu for the eldest prince to record it under her name, and also asked Concubine Xie for Qingman. Zhifeng, tell me, how can I be sorry for Yi Guogong’s family? At the beginning, they wanted to use my life to plot against Yuan Niangniang."

"..." Gu Zhen always felt that something was wrong, but she really couldn't say anything, so she pursed her lips and said, "What about the former imperial concubine?"

Yun Fenghuang said in his heart that you are so annoying. Ben Gong called you here for the sake of clichés, not for you to get to the bottom of Ben Gong: "This matter has nothing to do with Ben Gong, it is the former empress's intention. It’s just a false name.”

She didn't give Gu Zhen a chance to continue asking questions, and dragged the topic back to what she wanted to know, "...In short, I am very suspicious because of these experiences, but I didn't deliberately doubt Uncle Zhao Wu. When Bengong was young, all the brothers in the family wanted to join the Dingbei Army to serve their country."

Gu Zhen said: "But as far as I know, the Xie family has no children in the Dingbei Army?"

"Who can't help himself when he grows up?" Yun Fenghuang said, "Speaking of which, I haven't seen the wind and frost in the Northland for almost five years..."

She calmly pulled Gu Zhen to recall the scene when she was young, that is, in Yanzhou, and mentioned the relationship with her natal family, etc. In short, Gu Zhen unknowingly shared what she knew about Wei He. , and some internal affairs of the Gu family, I told her all about it.

At last Yun Fenghuang was satisfied, and winked at Zhu E next to her, asking her to find an excuse to interrupt, before letting Gu Zhen leave.

"Ma'am, who is this?" Zhu E watched Gu Zhen go out, came up to squeeze the tired Yun Fenghuang's shoulders, and asked in a low voice, "Does this Mrs. Yaoning know something?"

Yun Fenghuang breathed a sigh of relief, and said arrogantly: "Her? Even if she really knows something, how can I know it?"

Zhu E smiled and said: "How can she compare with the empress?"

He asked again, "Your Majesty asked her for a long time, but she didn't know what she was asking for? Could it be that the person who murdered you has something to do with Beidi and Weihe?"

Zhu E was one of the servants who didn't know the truth about the poisoning. After all, she was a little young, and Yun Fenghuang didn't tell at all out of the consideration that one more person knew about the risk.

At this moment, Wen Yan smiled slightly, stroking the jade bracelet on his wrist, and said slowly: "Who knows?"

Seeing that she didn't intend to answer, Zhu E also stopped talking.

In the evening of that day, news came from Taichu Palace that Chunjia would not come to Huanhua Palace today, but went to Qiongfang Palace to take care of Gu Zhen.