373: This King Yi Is Not Simple

Yan Qiongsi looked extremely ugly after hearing her mother's words. She held the handkerchief tightly with both hands, but she knew that her mother was angry and that she would not have any good results if she tried hard at this time, so she had to remain silent to express her resistance.

Seeing her daughter like this, the Princess of Guangping County was annoyed and helpless, but she had already said what she had to do, and she still had to do what she had to do.

She no longer thinks about the queen. Now the queen will definitely be more worried about her family bringing down her and Prince Rong. What about her sisters? If such a thing happens, she will definitely take care of her own children first.

It is all a lie to say that he regards Jones as his own child.

The more angry the Princess of Guangping County became, the more she thought about choosing a good marriage for her daughter, so that she could silence others and save the face of the Prince of Guangping County.

But things are never that simple. Yan Qiongsi has been chasing Shang Junyan in the past few years, causing quite a stir several times. No family in the capital with some background would marry such a person.

When the princess of Guangping County encountered obstacles at every turn, Shang Junyan had already led the team south. A few days before King Jing's wedding, King Yi and his wife finally arrived in the capital.

When Su Xinyi got the news, King Yi and his wife had already met in the palace. While she was washing and changing clothes, she asked, "You just arrived this morning?"

"Yes." Nanny She nodded, "Zhan Qiao came back and said he would enter the city as soon as the city gate opened. He said he had been waiting outside the city for a long time."

Su Xinyi looked thoughtful when he heard this, took the handkerchief and wiped his hands. This time was chosen a bit interestingly. If it happened to be this time, it would be fine, but if it was deliberate, it would be a bit unexpected.

Su Xinyi couldn't guess which one it was, so she ate her breakfast slowly. Anyway, she was raising her baby in the East Palace, so even if King Yi and his wife entered the palace, she didn't have to rush over to see anyone.

After thinking about it, Su Xinyi went to the study again, took out the map and considered it carefully. His eyes kept turning around Fengpingwei, and his fingertips landed on Huiqi Mansion. One was Huiqi, which just blocked the south. Among the Shang Mansion and Yuning Mansion, one is Pingning Guard, right under your nose is Fengping Guard, and further south is Suizhou, which is like two nails hammered in there.

Su Xinyi also thought that her sister-in-law's father was so capable, but he never moved from the position of Huiqi Prefecture. Thinking about it carefully, it was a bit unreasonable, but it was not that there were no such things in Southern Qi, but they were in remote places.

The location of Huiqi Prefecture is rich in materials and fertile land, but the position of the prefect is fertile.

The Pingning Guard went north to restrain the Fengping Guard, went south to keep an eye on Suizhou, and to the west was Huaining. If...if King Yi really had a problem, if it were him, then these two nails must be eliminated. of.

Thinking of this, Su Xinyi's mind seemed to be filled with fog gradually dissipating.

In the previous life, the eldest brother-in-law's ex-wife died early in childbirth, and the clansmen competed with her for the position of commander. If he hadn't married a daughter from a strong family like Su Baiwei in this life, what would have happened to him?

He will definitely be caught in the whirlpool of competing with his clansmen for the command position, leaving him no time to care.

As for the Su family in Huaining, although she didn't know the situation in her hometown in Huaining in her previous life, she did know that their family in the capital was almost falling apart. Moreover, in her previous life, the sister-in-law was not liked by her mother-in-law in the Duke's mansion. Her husband had lost his future, and the couple's relationship was The relationship is not as close as it was in this life. If the couple separates, will Mr. Zeng from Huiqi still help the Duke of Qi?

Hard to say.

Su Xinyi never understood why things happened one after another to the Su family in the previous life. What if there was really a black hand behind it?

Thinking of the missing Xu Yurong and the somewhat strange Fu Yun, Su Xinyi suddenly felt a little creepy.

In my previous life, there were so many things that happened after I fell into the water, because there were many disputes in the Duke's palace, and the family was in trouble. Naturally, I didn't need much external force, just a gentle push after something happened.

But in this life, I have changed my attitude towards getting along with my family, tried my best to integrate, and tried my best to do what I want to do. On the contrary, my family has become more and more united, and nothing like what happened in my previous life has happened, so I need others to use a lot of external force to target Qi Guogong. Mansion.

If my guess is right...

Su Xinyi's expression changed again and again, so...she looked down at the position of Huaining. The Su family's dominance in Huaining must have touched the interests of some people, so they were targeted and eliminated.

Su Xinyi's heart was pounding, but she couldn't explain these things to His Highness. Should I tell His Highness that I was reborn?

Not to mention how unbelievable the matter was, if she really said it, there would be a reborn Shang Junyan. Although there was a grudge between the two, they were settled, and they couldn't hurt him anymore.

Therefore, she could only hold on tightly to what happened in her previous life and could not say a word.

If this is the case, how should I tell His Highness these things?

Su Xinyi was worried because she had never thought that there would be a black hand behind everything in her whole life.

King Yi...

King Yi!

Su Xinyi lowered his head and looked at his belly. Maybe this baby really didn't come at the right time.

Su Xinyi put the map away and suppressed her emotions. She walked outside the palace and walked slowly along the corridor. She looked at the Delphinium and Forsythia who were catching up and waved them back. She needed to be quiet.

Unknowingly, she walked to the small garden again and reached the stone pavilion from the last time. She walked in and sat down where she sat last time, staring into the distance.

If my guess is correct, then I can't be sure whether the mastermind behind this is King Yi, but it must have touched the interests of others.

If this other person is not the Prince of Yi, who would it be?

The highest official in Yuning, Cangnan, and Zongping is the prefect. The prefect of a prefecture would not have the ability to link so many places together.

Nor does he have the courage.

If it is not the prefect, who would it be?

The governor of one side?

No, if it is the governor of one side, the military and politics are separated, and they supervise each other. Such a big move will definitely be noticed by the other side, and things will not go so smoothly.

Only people who are ignored, who are always thought to be harmless by others, and have a certain status can accomplish such a thing.

So, as if a circle was drawn, things appeared at the starting point again.

Still pointing to the Prince of Yi in Suizhou.

So, is it the current Prince of Yi or the old Prince of Yi?

What about the legitimate son of Prince of Yi who injured his leg and became a cripple?

Su Xinyi was confused and tried to calm herself down.

If the grain in the granary really went out of the customs through Fengpingwei, then was it sent to Tubo, or was it transported to other places using the Tubo road?

The more Su Xinyi thought about it, the more confused she became, and the uglier her face became.

How could she be so stupid? She had been back for so long, but she had never thought about these things.

Then she changed her mind and excused herself. What could she know?

In her previous life, she grew up in the countryside for more than ten years, and she knew how to hunt and go into the mountains to survive. Later, she returned to Beijing and thought about becoming a lady in Beijing. She spent all her time reading and learning all kinds of knowledge.

In her previous life, her horizons were only in the mountains and in the back house, so how could she understand these court and non-court affairs.

In this life, she had the knowledge of studying hard in her previous life, plus the drive of not wanting to admit defeat in this life, and she had more contact with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prince Rong. After getting married, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince taught her about court affairs, so she could integrate them.

Otherwise, if she wanted to learn these strategies by herself, how could it be so fast without anyone teaching her?

Su Xinyi covered her face.

Things have come to this point, she has to think of a way to test the Princess of Yi, so this time the Prince of Yi and his wife came to the capital is a good thing for her.

Regrouping, Su Xinyi encouraged herself, don't be anxious, don't be afraid, it is possible that she has misjudged, but what if she guessed it right?

Now that she can guess these, she has more time to prevent and plan.

She is no longer the same person in her previous life. She can now protect herself and her family. Moreover, her family in this life is more motivated, more hardworking, and more united than in the previous life.

Yes, this is her greatest confidence.

"Why are you here alone?"

Su Xinyi was stunned when she heard the prince's voice suddenly, then turned around and saw His Highness striding into the stone pavilion, then frowned and looked at her, "Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Why do you look so bad?"

Su Xinyi touched her face and said hurriedly, "No, I'm just thinking about something. I'm fine, don't worry."

Yan Junchu looked carefully and always felt that her mood today was not right, but since she said so, he didn't ask any more questions, and simply asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Su Xinyi looked at His Highness, "I heard that Prince Yi and his wife have arrived. Shouldn't His Highness be in the palace now?"

Yan Junchu held Xinyi's hand. Her palm and fingertips were covered with calluses, which were the marks left by her early life. There were also calluses on his fingertips, but they were much better than Xinyi's. There was only a thin layer, not as thick as hers.

Su Xinyi looked down at her hand and then held His Highness's fingers tightly.

Yan Junchu smiled, "What are you afraid of? It's not like I haven't seen him before."

Su Xinyi:...

Is that what she meant?

Yan Junchu smiled like this, and Su Xinyi was no longer so nervous. She asked, "Your Highness, I want to ask you a question."

Yan Junchu then replied, "Prince Yi looks cautious and timid. His wife is not outstanding either. She has a bit of timidity in her eyes and eyebrows. She came all the way here. After seeing him, my father asked him to go back and rest. There will be a family dinner in the evening, and you will see him then."

Su Xiyi frowned. Are both husband and wife timid?

This has nothing to do with her speculation. If this is really the case, it is impossible to do those things.

"Your Highness, do you really think so?" Su Xinyi asked again.

Yan Junchu looked at Xinyi, "It's just the first meeting, right? We have to wait and see."

Yes, how can you judge a person by the first meeting.

"Is there something wrong with you?" Yan Junchu still felt that Xinyi was not right.

Su Xinyi had sorted out her thoughts before, and now she looked at the Crown Prince and said, "I just got a piece of news today that my elder sister and her husband are going to send the child back to the capital."

Hmm?

The Crown Prince frowned slightly, "Send them all back? I remember that Jie Jinglue's youngest son is still breastfeeding, right?"

"The two older ones are sent here." Su Xinyi said, "Your Highness, you know what kind of person your elder brother-in-law is. If it weren't for something big, he would never send the child to the capital."

Yan Junchu's expression also became solemn, "The court has not received any memorials about Pingning Guard." He paused here, "Are you worried about it related to the granary case?"

"Maybe I'm overthinking it, but we just guessed the relationship between Fengping Guard and Pingning Guard, and my elder brother-in-law is going to send the child back. I'm really worried about the situation over there. If it wasn't very dangerous, no one would think of sending the child away first."

Yan Junchu immediately stood up and looked down at Xinyi, "Don't worry, I'll go see my father right away."

Su Xinyi also stood up and said hurriedly: "Your Highness, this is just my guess. Wouldn't it be bad to report directly to your father without any basis?"

"I know what to say." Yan Junchu looked at Xinyi, "If your guess is right, then Jie Jinglue must have encountered something. Now the memorial has not been sent to the capital, but if we help first, maybe the result will be different. If it is really related to the granary case, it would be more appropriate to do so."

Su Xinyi was slightly relieved when he heard what His Highness said, "Then thank you for your hard work."

Yan Junchu looked at Xinyi, "It's not just because your family is there, it's also related to the government and the administration of officials. Don't worry too much. If I don't come to pick you up for dinner, let Yang Jin come."

Su Xinyi nodded, and watched His Highness stride away, feeling a little relieved.

She didn't know how to talk about those complicated past events, but the granary case was undoubtedly a loophole, and it was more legitimate to start from here.

She returned to Deyang Palace for a short rest, to get enough rest, and to meet the Prince of Yi and his wife in the evening.

After sleeping for nearly an hour, Lian Qiao came in and woke her up.

Su Xinyi opened her eyes, then got up to wash and change clothes.

As expected, the Crown Prince did not come back, and Yang Jin was ordered to pick her up.

Su Xinyi chose a calm palace dress that was neither too outstanding nor despised. She tied her hair up high and pinned it with a pair of gold hairpins inlaid with rubies.

Looking carefully in the mirror, Su Xinyi nodded with satisfaction.

Yang Jin was waiting outside Deyang Palace. When he saw the Crown Princess coming out, he immediately greeted her, "Your subordinate greets the Crown Princess."

"Lord Yang, there is no need to be polite. It's troublesome for you to make this trip." Su Xinyi and Yang Jin are familiar with each other, so they don't need to be too restrained when talking.

Yang Jin immediately said, "This is what I should do. Crown Princess, His Highness asked me to tell you that I will send you to Yuanhui Palace first. The palace banquet will be held in Xianju Palace. You will go there with the Queen."

Su Xinyi nodded. His Highness's arrangement was very appropriate, but there was no need for Yang Jin to go there.

When she left the East Palace, Su Xinyi found that it was not the way to Yuanhui Palace in the past, but turned a corner and went through another door. Su Xinyi knew this door, but it was the first time she went there.

After leaving the palace gate, Yang Jin whispered, "Crown Princess, if you go here, you will pass through the East Lane of Zichen Palace. There is a corner door in the East Lane, and you can see people."

Su Xinyi's eyebrows jumped, and then she looked at Yang Jin. See people?

Who is worthy of His Highness's special arrangement for Yang Jin to lead the way? It must be that His Highness saw that she looked bad before and arranged it specially. He had already guessed who to see.

Su Xinyi nodded slightly and looked at Yang Jin, "I didn't expect His Highness to make such an arrangement. No wonder he asked Lord Yang to come."

Yang Jin laughed, "Crown Princess, if you have any other instructions, you can tell me and I will arrange it."

"Not yet, but His Highness said that Prince Yi looks like a very timid and honest person. I am a little curious. It is really strange that he can be so timid even though he is a prince of a place." Su Xinyi looked at Yang Jin and smiled, which was also an explanation.

After hearing what the Crown Princess said, Yang Jin replied, "I heard that when the old Prince Yi was still alive, the current Prince Yi was a concubine and was not taken seriously in the mansion. It is said that Prince Yi and his biological mother suffered a lot in the early years. Whether it is true or not has not been confirmed."

Su Xinyi looked at Yang Jin and asked curiously, "Does the old Prince Yi only have two sons?"

The legitimate son has a disabled leg, so the current Prince Yi can only take over?

Yang Jin shook his head, "I heard that there seemed to be more than one, but only these two survived."

Su Xinyi raised an eyebrow, this is really cruel news.

"A person who can survive to the end and become King Yi, he doesn't look like a coward." Su Xinyi said.

Yang Jin heard this and said, "I'm not very clear about this, but I heard that the leg of the old King Yi's legitimate son was injured by another illegitimate son. The old King Yi was still alive at that time. After knowing this, he directly expelled the illegitimate son and his biological mother from the mansion. Who knew that every month, the illegitimate son and his biological mother died in an accident."

"It seems that the water in King Yi's mansion is a bit deep."

"What the Crown Princess said is that because of the fierce fight, the person who dared not to get involved at the moment, ended up getting a big advantage. The legitimate son became a cripple, and all the illegitimate sons died except him. Only this person with healthy limbs can inherit the title."

It sounds fine, but it feels very weird when you think about it carefully.

After saying this, they soon arrived at the corner gate that Yang Jin mentioned. This place was obviously arranged before, and they didn't meet anyone along the way.

Yang Jin stepped forward and gently pushed the corner gate open a crack, then stepped aside and said to the Crown Princess: "Looking from this side, you can see the people waiting in front of the Purple Palace. Crown Princess, I took a glance and saw that Prince Yi was talking to someone in front of the Purple Palace."

Su Xinyi took a step forward and looked through the palm-wide gap. There were indeed many people standing on the jade platform in front of the Purple Palace. Su Xinyi knew most of them. Among them was a man of medium height, slightly fat, and slightly hunched. He was wearing a dragon robe worn by a prince. He faced her sideways, and her face was not very clear. However, as a prince, he was slightly bent when talking to people. Obviously, he kept his posture very low. Although she couldn't see his face clearly, she could see the corners of his lips raised when looking from the side, and he seemed to be smiling.

Just a silhouette does give people a sense of servility. No wonder His Highness said that this person is a timid and honest person on the surface. She gave him such a feeling when she looked at him.

"Crown Princess, it is not appropriate to stay here for a long time. I will take you to Yuanhui Palace after seeing it." Yang Jin reminded from the side.

Su Xinyi was about to respond, but suddenly saw Prince Yi turning his head to look at her. She immediately turned sideways to hide her figure by the side of the door.

When she looked at people, she deliberately used her peripheral vision instead of her eyes. This Prince Yi had a very sharp sense.

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