Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 69

Chapter 69 Key Figure
“To tell you the truth, that’s what I was going to say just now. Does uncle still remember the housekeeper of my mansion? He was also a spy sent by the Southern Region. Ying Ran tidied up the Crown Prince’s Mansion yesterday and found that there seemed to be something wrong with the housekeeper, so he casually charged him with a spy and sent him to the Military Ministry’s yamen.

He didn’t want the people from the Ministry of War to report that the butler was indeed a spy sent by the Southern Region. He even told them about the shocking plot in the Southern Region, which was similar to what Jinhong had heard in the palace. However, this butler didn’t know what had happened in the Great Wei Empire.

“As for the Great Wei, I’ve heard from Ying Ran that King Jing of the Great Wei has already come to the Imperial Capital, so he will handle the matters of the Great Wei.”

Huyan Mingshuo was glad that Prince Jing had come. Otherwise, this matter would have fallen on Fu Yingran. Now that she was pregnant, he did not want Fu Yingran to bring his child with him to risk his life for the sake of Great Wei.

“This is also good. After all, it’s not good for us to interfere in the affairs of the Great Wei. It would be most appropriate for their own people to handle it.” Prince Youxian was originally thinking about sending someone to Great Wei to let them handle the news themselves. Now that he heard that Prince Jing of Great Wei had come, it would be best. Naturally, he agreed with his mouth full.

Nalan Jinhong agreed. However, he said to Huyan Mingshuo, “However, you must also pay attention. According to the information we have found, Mu Lingfeng and the others have a key figure in the Great Wei’s plan. Which boy’s birth mother is right next to your Crown Princess, the Cui family. You must be careful, but the people from the Southern Region are the first to take action.”

Huyan Mingshuo looked at Nalan Jinhong and asked, “Is the news accurate?”

“Exactly. Furthermore, your Crown Princess knew earlier than us. You might as well ask her what her plans are, so as to avoid any conflict between us.” This was also what Nalan Jinhong was most worried about. After all, everyone was a grasshopper on the same rope. It was best to communicate with each other. Otherwise, if there was a conflict at that time, it would probably affect the overall situation.

Huyan Mingshuo was silent for a long time before he said, “Yes, I know. I will tell her. If this Cui family is the mother of that child according to what you said, then we must protect her. Perhaps she is the key to bringing down Mu Lingfeng.”

“I think your Crown Princess also has the same idea. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have brought her with her wherever she went. From the looks of it, you two are indeed husband and wife. Your ideas and actions are the same. It’s really enviable.” Nalan Jinhong really envied him. Having a wife who shared the same thoughts as him was probably the wish of all men. How fortunate was Huyan Mingshuo?

Huyan Mingshuo lifted his eyes and looked at him. He pushed back on the chair and said, “Yes, you really have the same thoughts. If it weren’t for her taking action today, Mother and Empress would probably still be trapped in the palace. How fortunate I am, Huyan Mingshuo.” As expected of a cousin, their thoughts were the same.

Seeing the two of them continuously flatter each other, the Virtuous King of Right hurriedly interrupted and said, “Well, since both of you already have plans, I’m relieved. However, the Emperor will probably let me persuade the Crown Princess to give up. At that time, we will directly ask the Emperor to release the power in his hands so that we can do things in the future.”

‘”Yes, I have to trouble Uncle. Fortunately, Father has been poisoned and his brain is often confused. At that time, all he has to do is avoid Concubine Ni and cut the mess. Tell Father to write down the imperial edict on the spot.” It wasn’t him, who was a son, who was plotting against his father. He was truly unwilling to let others plot against him. Rather than letting others succeed, it was better for him to fall into his hands. No matter what, he was also Ye Lan’s Savage Monarch, so it could be considered justified.

Seeing that the matter was about to be settled, Prince Youxian stood up and said, “Yes, I know. Be careful. I won’t be able to stay here for long. After all, I’m still in bed right now. I can’t let the Emperor see any flaws. I’ll go back first.”

Huyan Mingshuo also knew the seriousness of the matter, so he didn’t stay any longer. He just stood up and sent Prince Youxian to the door and told him, “Uncle, be careful too. After all, Concubine Ni has been planning this for many years in Ye Lan. If Uncle can avoid it, then try not to clash with her head-on.”

‘”I know. You can go in. Your uncle is able to make it to this point. I know what to do. You should also look around to see if you can find the antidote. After all, the Emperor is your father.” Right Virtuous King patted Huyan Mingshuo’s shoulder and left with a serious expression.

Huyan Mingshuo looked at his departing back and felt a warm feeling in his heart. This was his family. No matter how high he stood, he could not help but have the full support of his relatives. He didn’t want to find an antidote, but this antidote only existed in the Southern Region.

Once they sent people to search for the antidote, they would reveal the information they had now. That was not worth it. Fortunately, Father Emperor only had a confused expression and did not have any life concerns. At present, he still had to solve the external hidden dangers first. As long as he disrupted Concubine Ni’s conspiracy and caught Concubine Ni, would he still be afraid that he would not be able to obtain the antidote?

He secretly swore in his heart that he must stand in an unrivalled position, not for any other reason, just for the sake of being able to protect his relatives and not allow them to be harmed again.

Huyan Mingshuo sent Prince Youxian back to his study. Nalan Jinhong was still waiting for him. Seeing Huyan Mingshuo come in, Nalan Jinhong stood up and said, “I have finished what I should say. You can handle what you should do next. You should tell the Crown Princess about some things. Her people are also investigating these things. Without our knowledge, there has already been some small friction between our two sides.”

This is also true, On several occasions, In order to snatch the same insider, Since they were all one family now, they were all running for the same purpose. It was necessary for them to have proper ventilation. Huyan Mingshuo also felt that if this continued, it would be a waste of resources and would not be able to improve efficiency. He also decided to combine the two forces so as to better allocate tasks.

So he said generously, “What you said makes sense. How about this, it’s dinner time anyway. You can stay at the Crown Prince’s Mansion for dinner. By the way, tell her yourself and see how she decides.” Huyan Mingshuo also shared Fu Yingran’s thoughts. He felt that no matter how close their relationship was, they still needed to give each other enough respect and it was not easy for them to interfere in each other’s decisions. Therefore, it was better for her to make her own decision on this matter.

Nalan Jinhong looked at Huyan Mingshuo flattered. This fellow was notoriously stingy. His Highness the Crown Prince invited him to dinner. Was it going to rain? So he really looked up at the sky and asked, “Is it going to rain today? His Highness the Crown Prince actually invited us to dinner.”

“It’s up to you whether you eat or not. It’s only today that I dare to let you eat. If I didn’t want to let you eat until yesterday, no one in my Crown Prince’s Mansion would have eaten.” Huyan Mingshuo glanced at him. If Fu Yingran hadn’t cleaned up the Crown Prince’s Mansion today, It was a lot safer. He didn’t dare to leave people to eat in the mansion. It wasn’t that he was too petty, but that his Crown Prince’s Mansion was too complicated. Even he didn’t dare to eat casually, let alone those people who had traveled all year round for him. How could he bear to let the lives of those who treated him sincerely be threatened?

Actually, Nalan Jinhong also knew his worries. At the same time, he was also sad. Who would have thought that a high-ranking Crown Prince would be frightened when eating in his own mansion, causing others to try again and again. Hence, he looked at Huyan Mingshuo with a distressed expression and no longer teased him. He hooked his shoulders and walked out of the study to Jingxian Residence. Today was the second time he had stepped into Jingxian Residence, so he could be said to be familiar with it.

It was time for dinner. Fu Yingran rested for a while. He was already up. He was waiting for Huyan Mingshuo to come back to eat together. Hearing the door being pushed open, Ying Ran raised her head to look at the two people who walked in. She instructed Cui shi, “Go fetch two more bowls and chopsticks.”

“Yes, Crown Princess.” Mrs. Cui turned around and went to the kitchen to get two sets of dishes. She placed the dishes on the dining table and retreated to the side. The three of them raised their heads to look at her.

Ying Ran looked at the two of them and guessed that the two of them had something to ask Cui shi, so he said to Cui shi, “You don’t need to be formal anymore. Sit down and eat together. You’re not an outsider, and you don’t have to treat yourself as a slave all the time.”

Mrs. Cui didn’t feel embarrassed when she heard this. He sat down at the bottom, Everyone is wise, Nalan Jinhong did not dwell on it any longer. She directly said what she had heard in Ni Fei Palace in front of her. As she spoke, she also noticed the change in Cui shi’s expression. Sure enough, when she heard Ni Fei inquiring about her whereabouts everywhere, wanting to kill her completely, her expression was very panicked. However, her good upbringing did not cause her to lose her composure. She just sat there with an ugly expression on her face.

Ying Ran glanced at Madam Cui. He said to her, “Since this Young Master Nalan will say this in front of you, “I think he knows your identity. You don’t have to worry. I said I would protect you and help you find your son. I will do it. Young Master Nalan is one of us. If he wants to know anything in the future, you can tell him. Maybe he is the key to helping you retrieve your son.”

This was true. There were some things that she and Huyan Mingshuo would not be able to face. Since Nalan Jinhong was able to discover such secret information, he was definitely not an ordinary person. With the help of such a person, many things would be accomplished with half the effort.

Nalan Jinhong felt his back go cold. Was he being schemed again? However, thinking about it, she was Huyan Mingshuo’s wife. She had to work hard for her even if she didn’t plan to, so she was relieved. She said to Madam Cui, “Although I’m not sure if I can justifiably help you retrieve your son, I can guarantee that your enemies won’t feel better.”

I don’t have anything to ask you right now. I just hope that when we need witnesses, you can stand up. Only if you stand up and expose Mu Lingfeng and the others can your son’s identity be verified. Only then can the people who plotted against you and your son be punished and your son return to you righteously.

Otherwise, with your current identity, it will be impossible for you to see the prince of the Great Wei in this lifetime. It is impossible for you to bring him with you. I also know that you are worried that your son’s life will be threatened once your identity is exposed. On this point, I believe the Crown Princess. Since she dared to help you find your son back then, she will definitely guarantee that your son will not be implicated. ”

He, Nalan Jinhong, is not easy to bully. Fu Yingran plotted against him once. It wasn’t long before he returned. Ying Ran didn’t bother with him either. He only assured Madam Cui, “Don’t worry, since I promised you, I will definitely let your son return to your side safely.”

Huyan Mingshuo glanced at Nalan Jinhong at this time and said, “You can handle this matter yourself. When Prince Jing of the Great Wei Kingdom arrives, you can discuss with him. You must not only seriously injure the Southern Region, but also ensure that your own people are not implicated.”