388: I Can’t Be a Widow Anymore

Su Xinyi couldn't do anything about Aunt Weng without her third uncle, and she couldn't let people outside notice her actions.

After returning to the East Palace, Su Xinyi calmed down, sorted out the matter carefully, and began to write a letter to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The matter in the capital was closely related to the granary case and Suizhou, especially now that Prince Yi and Minister Ji met privately, which vaguely proved that their speculation was likely correct.

This letter was of great importance. Su Xinyi wondered how much His Majesty knew. This time, His Majesty nodded in agreement when the Crown Prince went south. What did this mean?

Did His Majesty also know something?

Or, did His Majesty have other plans to let the Crown Prince leave the capital?

Su Xinyi didn't dare to speculate, so she could only tell His Royal Highness her speculation, and she would also remind His Royal Highness of the matter in the capital.

After writing the letter, she called Zhang Jian and asked him to send someone to deliver the letter to His Royal Highness as fast as possible.

The East Palace had its own messenger, and such a letter could not be delivered through the post road.

After sending the letter, Su Xinyi calculated that if His Highness speeded up his journey, he should have almost reached Fengpingwei by now. She didn't know what was going on. Did he have any news about Jie Jinglue now?

She didn't know what was going on with her elder sister either. She probably hadn't received the letter she sent to Pingningwei yet. With her young children, she hoped she could hold on.

Thinking of Jie Kun and Yun Jie'er, Su Xinyi went to search the storeroom and found some small items that the children could use. Yun Jie'er's items were mostly beautiful ornaments and exquisite small jewelry for girls. She prepared a scimitar about a foot long and covered with gems for Jie Kun.

The sword had not been sharpened yet. Children should like this kind of thing, mainly because it looks good.

In addition to this scimitar, there was also a small bow and some small items for daily use.

There didn't seem to be much stuff, but when they were packed into boxes, everyone actually got a box, so Su Xinyi asked Madam She to send it back in person.

Su Xinyi still remembered Jie Kun's uneasiness. He kept saying that his father asked him to find his aunt if he had anything to do. She couldn't go back often, but sending things back would also reassure him. When she was a little more stable, she would bring the child over to stay for a few days.

After dealing with the trivial matters, Su Xinyi began to think about how to tell her third uncle about Aunt Weng.

Her third uncle was straightforward, so it was better to speak directly than to beat around the bush with him.

But asking her third uncle to come to the East Palace was too obvious, and going back to the Duke's Mansion was not a good idea. She had only been there a few days ago, and it would be too conspicuous to go back.

If she wrote a letter, there were many things that were not convenient to say, and Su Xinyi frowned tightly.

This is the disadvantage of marrying into the royal family. I don't know how many eyes are watching.

It's better to wait for Mrs. Jiang to take action first. Yan Qiongsi, Fuyun, Xu Yurong, these three people Xu Yurong is still missing. Yan Qiongsi's identity is not good to take action directly against her, only Fuyun.

She guessed that Madam Jiang would also start with Fu Yun. Thinking of Fu Yun, she couldn't help but think of Uncle San's words that he would personally check her background. Now that it has been so long, I don't know how Uncle San is doing.

It seems that they have to meet in any case.

You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, so you still have to wait for the right opportunity.

Su Xinyi was very tired that day and went to bed early at night. That night, even in her dreams, she saw the faces of Fu Yun and the others. She was really groggy and didn't rest well.

When she got up early the next morning, her mind was still a little unclear. After washing up, Su Xinyi simply went for a walk in the yard to wake up.

Not long after she left, Lian Qiao caught up with her, "Crown Princess, Zhan Qiao is here."

Su Xinyi turned around and walked back, looking at Lian Qiao and asked, "What's the matter?"

"No, he doesn't look very good."

Su Xinyi frowned, with a bad premonition.

When Zhan Qiao saw the Crown Princess, he immediately stepped forward to pay his respects, and then said, "Crown Princess, something happened."

Su Xinyi's heart skipped a beat, "What happened?"

"Seven or eight beggars under Zeng Liang disappeared overnight."

Su Xinyi's heart sank, she slowly sat down with the help of a chair, "When did it happen?"

"The night before yesterday, I searched all day yesterday but couldn't find them, and Zeng Liang sent a letter to Cao Qing last night." Zhan Qiao said immediately.

Su Xinyi tapped the table lightly with her fingers, "It seems that the person who followed us has been discovered. Go back now and ask Zeng Liang to withdraw the people back to Qingjinfang. Tell him not to worry. I will find someone for him."

Zhan Qiao nodded immediately, "How to find him? The people from the East Palace cannot show up. If the Duke's Mansion shows up, it will probably attract attention."

Su Xinyi said, "The Duke's Mansion cannot show up. In this case, you can go to the second uncle. The second uncle has the least work, and his subordinates can be used."

Zhan Qiao was stunned, and then he was happy. Yes, the second master is in Dianjing Guard, which is the most idle. He is in charge of sacrificial affairs. It is under the jurisdiction of the Taichang Temple. Most people don't think of going there.

As soon as Zhan Qiao left, Su Xinyi called Lian Qiao again, "Go back to the Duke's Mansion to find the Duke. I will write a letter for you to send back."

"Yes." Lian Qiao nodded quickly.

Su Xinyi entered the study. Her uncle was the Duke of Qiguo Mansion. In his previous life, he was indeed very honest. He would not fight for many things but would only keep the status quo, and sometimes he would even take a step back.

But in this life, the second and third uncles have always been with the eldest uncle, and the brothers are much better now than in their previous lives. As the younger generations are determined to make progress, the eldest uncle is also working hard to move forward.

Such things cannot be hidden from the eldest uncle, and others cannot test him outside. He still doesn't know what happened.

Halfway through writing, Su Xinyi put down the pen and thought, it would be more appropriate to go back home and talk face to face.

She looked at Forsythia and said, "You go back to your house to see your eldest aunt first, and tell her that I have something to discuss with some of my uncles. Please help me invite them back to your house quietly without disturbing anyone. When the sun goes down, I will change into men’s clothes and go back secretly.”

Forsythia was a little worried, "Princess, your body..."

"It's okay, I'll be very careful." Su Xinyi looked at Forsythia and said, "Go ahead."

She is not a delicate young lady raised in a boudoir who has no power to control chickens. She has grown up in the mountains and forests since she was a child. A pregnant woman in the countryside will stay idle at home until she gives birth. She does not have to work in the fields on weekdays.

After she was reborn this time, she never stopped practicing martial arts. She took a break during the period before and after pregnancy. She knew her body well. She didn't even suffer from morning sickness, which showed that she was very strong.

After making up her mind, Su Xinyi asked Delphinium to go to the dining room and pass a meal back. She ate slowly while waiting for the time. Forsythia came back quickly. The eldest lady asked her to go there, and she did other things. Will do well.

By the time she was done eating and drinking, the sky was getting dark.

She changed into the clothes of a guard and put on a hat, covering half of her face. You couldn't tell who it was without looking carefully.

She didn't take Forsythia or Delphinium with her, so she left the East Palace with the two guards His Highness left for her.

The guards in the entire capital are all the same, except for the different emblems, there is no difference.

Su Xinyi removed the emblem of the East Palace and asked the other two guards to remove it as well, so that when he walked out, he would no longer be conspicuous.

Without riding horses, the three of them walked all the way to Fangshi. After passing through the bustling Fangshi, the three of them disappeared in front of a carriage.

The driver took the three people around for several times before stopping at the back door of the Duke's Mansion. The three people got out of the car and went directly into the mansion.

It was getting so late, so Su Xinyi went directly to the study room in the front yard without disturbing her grandmother and the female relatives at home.

The eldest master and others were waiting for her. When he saw her walking in, he hurriedly asked her to sit down. The third master said, "Is the journey going well?"

The guards stayed in the courtyard waiting for orders. There were only a few of them in the study. Su Xinyi nodded, "It went well. No one else would have thought that I would leave the East Palace after dark wearing the clothes of a guard."

A pregnant person, especially a princess like her, must regard the child in her belly as very important in the eyes of others, and they would never think that she would do such a thing at this time.

The second master said with some worry: "It's still a bit risky. We can't do this kind of thing in the future. Let's discuss a way to deliver the news."

Su Xinyi nodded, "In fact, the matter this time could not be explained clearly even in the letter, so I invited several uncles to meet and discuss it."

Su Xinyi had suspected that someone was targeting the Su family from behind since last time. This time Aunt Weng was targeted, and she felt more and more that her suspicion was right.

"Then tell me what's going on." The elder looked at Xin Yi and said. He had never been greedy for success in his life. He only wanted to protect the Su family so that he could be worthy of his ancestors in the future.

However, the development of things now is obviously beyond his expectation. Things are happening one after another, and the big ship of the Su family is slowly sailing into the violent storm.

He knew that with his ability, he alone could not withstand the Su family, as long as the brothers worked together.

Now that Xin Yi has become the Crown Princess, the Su family has been thrown into the spotlight. Since the eldest man has a niece who is the Crown Princess, his life is much harder than it was in the past few decades.

Su Xinyi looked at several uncles with different eyes. She had already thought about how to talk about this matter before she came. At this time, she looked at them and said: "Uncles, do you still remember when the eldest brother was killed in the ring?" Although it was later discovered that Wu Daohong was instigated by Liang Ju for the injury, we all know that this case cannot be closed. "

Of course everyone remembers this matter, who is standing behind Liang Ju? When the Li family gave up on Liang Ju, did they really feel that Liang Ju was not worth saving him, or did they have other plans?

After Liang Ju pleaded guilty, the remaining clues were lost.

Now that Su Xinyi mentioned this matter again, everyone was naturally very concerned.

"In the matter of eldest brother's injury, there was one person that no one paid much attention to. He was Luo Shaodeng, the nephew of the princess of Pingjing County. Luo Shaodeng was married to Li Xiangxiu, a daughter of the Li family. Later, I asked people to check that Li Xiangxiu and Li Xiangxiu were married. Princess Runyi has some contacts, uncle, do you remember what I told you about Princess Runyi once providing me with information? "

The elder nodded, that's what happened.

Su Xinyi then continued: "At that time, I couldn't guess where the news about Princess Runyi came from. Later, when I got the news, I thought her source might be Li Xiangxiu."

"But this doesn't make sense. Li Xiangxiu is a member of the Li family. Why would he help others deal with Liang Ju? Isn't this a slap in the face?" the second master asked with a frown.

After hearing this, the third master said: "Li Muyan's wife and Liang Ju's wife are sisters, and the two sisters turned against each other. Moreover, the relationship between Li Muyan and the Li family has never been very close."

Su Xinyi added at this time, "Princess Runyi is the queen's niece, and Li Xiangxiu is the daughter of the Li family, but they have an invisible connection."

The old man pursed his lips and said nothing, with an expression on his face that was comparable to the bottom of a pot.

The second master said: "Princess Runyi, Prince Xiang's concubine, and any girl from the Anding Marquis Mansion are all related to Yuling Nunnery. This time King Yi and Ji Shilang met privately at Yuling Nunnery."

The thread seemed to connect at once, but there was no evidence, just their own speculation.

The three of them all looked at Xin Yi. The third master was a little impatient and asked directly: "Xin Yi, tell me, what do you think? What do you want to do?"

Su Xinyi said: "Princess Runyi planned to make a marriage contract with the Second Young Master Jiang. I met with Mrs. Jiang. Mrs. Jiang said that the girl next to the Second Young Master Jiang was bribed to drug the Second Young Master Jiang, and then that day Guang Princess Ping and Princess Runyi went to the banquet uninvited, but Princess Runyi bumped into the drugged Young Master Jiang. "

Three people:......

"I suspect that Princess Runyi has other motives for choosing the Jiang family. She is obsessed with Mr. Shang. Even if the Queen Empress pressured her to marry to avoid a worse reputation, Princess Runyi is paranoid and cannot be so obedient. , so she must have other plans for this marriage in the Jiang family."

"Then why did she choose the Jiang family?" The second master couldn't figure it out.

The third master glanced at Su Xinyi, and then said thoughtfully, "Jiang Zhongqing has a good relationship with Wang Ce. Wang Ce has been working for His Royal Highness. Jiang Zhongqing is the eldest son of the Jiang family. His attitude represents the Jiang family's intentions to a certain extent. , maybe it has something to do with this.”

The elder looked at Xin Yi, "Do you suspect that Princess Runyi targeted His Highness the Crown Prince in the end?"

Su Xinyi nodded slightly, and then said, "I suspect that the person behind Yan Qiongsi may be King Yi, but I have no evidence. Now think about it, Ji Shilang has a close relationship with King Yi. At the beginning, King Wu asked Concubine Ruan Ming to marry Ji Yun as Princess Wu. , It’s actually not very reasonable.”

Su Xinyi always thought Ji Yun was weird, but now that he thinks about it from a different perspective, it becomes a little clearer.

"The King of Wu has always had a dull temper. How could such a person get involved with Ji Yun for no reason? I think the family should investigate this matter. Judging from the relationship between Ji Shilang and King Yi, I think it is very possible that Ji Yun took the initiative in the first place. Getting close to King Wu. Moreover, when Ji Yun married Queen Wu, she didn’t seem to have a normal relationship with King Wu, and she even accepted Princess Yi’s invitation, but Princess Jing declined it at that time. "

Hearing what Su Xinyi said, the room fell silent for an instant, and the atmosphere was very solemn.

The third uncle suddenly stood up and kept circling around the room. Su Xinyi waited for the third uncle to finally sit down again before looking at him.

The third master looked stern and said: "Since you are not sure, let's check it out. Princess Wu is a woman and cannot be so thorough in doing things. I will ask someone to get close to the truth on King Wu's side."

Su Xinyi said: "Third uncle, you must be careful. The Ji family father and daughter are very careful not to be noticed by them."

Third Master nodded.

At this point, Su Xinyi talked about Aunt Weng's affairs, "I know about Aunt Weng's affairs. Third uncle, don't blame Mrs. Xiang."

The third uncle had a stern look on his face. He told his niece that his concubine was not very decent, but it was related to a major matter. The third uncle had to hold his nose and admit it, "Aunt Weng's side has been stabilized. Don't worry, she won't do it again in the future." This happened."

Su Xinyi smiled, "Of course I believe Third Uncle, but Third Uncle, you forgot about Fifth Sister. Last time our sisters met, Fifth Sister said she wanted to take Aunt Weng to live in her village."

The third master was stunned, "Is there still such a thing?"

The eldest master and the second master looked at each other and immediately knew something was wrong.

Su Xinyi nodded, "I don't think Fifth Sister knows what happened to Aunt Weng, but why did Fifth Sister suddenly want to take Aunt Weng to her village? Who said something in her ear, or misled her? What about the fifth sister? Third uncle, I am very worried about the fifth sister. You should check the people around the fifth sister. "

Yin Ru is the son-in-law of the third master, and the relationship between him and his son-in-law has always been good. The third master and his son-in-law will not have any grudges when talking about such things.

The third master suddenly stood up angrily, "You bitch, how dare you plot against Xixian!"

"Third brother, don't be impulsive!" The elder said in a deep voice, "Sit down."

The Third Master kicked the chair hard and then sat back down, "Brother, you always say peace is the most important thing in everything. Look at it now, others are watching our house and will do evil things whenever they find an opportunity. This time, we can’t retreat, we must check everything thoroughly.”

"Third brother, eldest brother didn't tell me not to investigate. Why are you still so impatient despite your age? You listen to eldest brother first, and let's discuss what to do." The second master hurriedly advised.

"Third uncle, second uncle is right. Now we can't be anxious at such a critical moment. I think what you said, third uncle, is right. There is someone watching us secretly. If this black hand is not caught, things like this will happen in the future. Things will definitely happen again. This time it’s the fifth sister, next time it might be the fourth sister, and next time it might be me. We can’t sit still and wait.”

The always good-tempered Second Master also nodded heavily at this time, "Xin Yi is right, we can't sit still and wait for death. Now that I think about it, I remember the assassination of the caravan before. The most people in the caravan were our family members. In this way, it is Isn’t it just for us?”

Su Deng, Su Li, and the people around Xin Yi were all in the caravan. They thought they were targeting the caravan before, but they can no longer think so.

"Just tell me what you plan to do about this matter." The third master slammed the table and said angrily, "Xin Yi, tell me, what are your plans? Since you are here, you must have an idea."

"Third brother!" The second uncle glared at his younger brother, then looked at Xin Yi and said, "It is of great importance. You have to think about how to tell His Highness the Crown Prince about this matter. If we do something here, will it be harmful to us? It’s not good for Your Highness, your eldest brother is still in the south.”

Su Xinyi sighed inwardly, glanced at everyone, and said softly: "My eldest brother-in-law went missing while helping Fengpingwei suppress bandits. Your Highness went south for this matter. The case of the granary is just a cover-up."

The eldest master's face turned pale. His eldest daughter had already divorced once, and she must not be a widow this time.