408: Killing without a Knife

The queen heard the unfinished meaning in Su Xinyi's words. She didn't care about the reputation of the Guangping County Prince's Mansion, but she was protecting her own face as the queen.

The queen didn't agree with this marriage at the beginning. Although her sister said it with full confidence at the beginning, how could she not know the temperament of her own family?

It's a pity that she always had a fluke. What if the Jiang family was really willing to marry Qiongsi?

Later, after a period of time, there was no movement from the Jiang family, and the queen was relieved.

Who knew that Jiang Zhongnian broke his leg first. When this happened, her heart skipped a beat and felt that it was not good. However, things had come to this point. The Princess of Guangping County and Yan Qiongsi were outside the palace, and she couldn't keep an eye on them all the time.

Unexpectedly, Lord Jiang came up with such a trick and directly brought the matter to the emperor.

Su Xinyi was right. His Majesty should let her handle such a matter, but His Majesty didn't do so. This was a warning to her.

The queen felt bitter, but now she was somewhat glad that the matter fell into Su Xinyi's hands. If His Majesty did not take into account the affection they had for so many years and directly let Concubine Li take over, she, as the queen, would lose face. How would she deal with herself in this palace in the future?

The more the queen thought about it, the more angry she became. She had advised her sister and niece several times, but they didn't listen to anything. Now even she was being dragged down.

The queen knew that Su Xinyi had her own selfishness, but her selfishness could also take into account her face. The queen knew that she couldn't ask for more, otherwise she was afraid that her relationship with the East Palace would be overturned.

Su Xinyi was not in a hurry. The longer the queen remained silent, the more likely it was that the matter could be manipulated. She was afraid that the queen would directly defend Yan Qiongsi without distinguishing right from wrong. That would be the worst result.

Before Su Xinyi finished eating a bowl of bird's nest soup, she heard the queen say, "Does His Majesty have any other instructions besides canceling the engagement?"

Su Xinyi shook her head, "My father didn't mention anything else."

Su Xinyi looked at the queen's calm expression. She didn't know who the anger in her eyes was directed at, but it had nothing to do with her. She thought about it and reminded the queen, "Mother, when this marriage was decided, I felt a little strange. Why did Princess Runyi suddenly value the second son Jiang? It should be said that marriage is a big event, so it can't be so hasty. The more I think about it, the more I feel something is wrong. Could it be that the princess has been bewitched by someone?"

The queen raised her eyebrows, "Did you hear something?"

Su Xinyi shook her head, "No, you know, I have met Princess Runyi a few times. To be honest, the second son Jiang may not be the type that the princess likes."

The queen's heart skipped a beat. She was sure that Su Xinyi must know something, but she couldn't say it.

Maybe she didn't have enough evidence, or maybe she was concerned about her relationship with Qiong Si.

Thinking of this, the queen didn't make it difficult for Su Xinyi. She looked at her and said, "I'm very happy that you can come and tell me about this today. No matter what, I will make sure that you can report this matter to His Majesty. But there is one thing I hope you can do."

"Mother, what you said is serious. If you have something to tell me, I will definitely do it if I can."

The queen sighed, "It's useless to talk about the right and wrong of this marriage. Now this matter can still be saved. I think that since I want to cancel the engagement, I have to do it decently."

Su Xinyi glanced at the queen. At this point, the queen still thought about Yan Qiong Si and wanted to protect her reputation. She really had deep feelings for her.

Su Xinyi didn't want to have any dispute with the Queen on this matter, so she smiled and said, "What the Queen Mother said is that it's best to part ways amicably and that men and women have nothing to do with each other. As for the Jiang family, I'll see if I can meet with Madam Jiang to discuss the matter properly. As for the Guangping County Prince's Mansion, I can only shamelessly let the Queen Mother come forward."

How could the Queen not agree? If Su Xinyi was allowed to come to the door, and she didn't say anything inappropriate, Yan Qiongsi and her might quarrel. At that time, Su Xinyi would not be able to complete the task, and she would also be in trouble.

"Don't worry about the Guangping County Prince's Mansion, I'll handle it. You should take care of the Jiang family."

Su Xinyi came out of Yuanhui Palace and walked back with Lian Qiao. After walking a few steps, Lian Qiao saw that there was no one around, and then she said softly, "Crown Princess, Princess Runyi is really blessed."

Even after such a big incident, the Queen would deal with it.

Su Xinyi couldn't help thinking of her past life when she heard this, and said quietly, "Yes, some people are blessed by nature."

She died early in her past life, and she didn't know what happened to Yan Qiongsi, but she didn't want to know. Whether she lived a good life or not, she was not interested in this life.

After returning to the East Palace, Su Xinyi asked Madam She to go to the Jiang Mansion and ask Madam Jiang to come to the East Palace tomorrow.

After taking off her formal clothes and changing into casual clothes, before she went to the bedroom to rest, Cuique came in, "Crown Princess, the servant in front of the Third Master brought a letter."

Su Xinyi reached out to take it, "What else did you say?"

"He is waiting for your reply, saying that the Third Master asked him to take the letter back."

Su Xinyi's face was stern, and she stretched out her hand to tear open the envelope, and looked up after sitting down.

Su Xinyi looked a little serious after reading a few lines. The Third Master said that he followed Chuncao to investigate Wantong Tea House and found a woman who looked like Xu Yurong. They just looked a little similar, but he couldn't be sure.

Xu Yurong...

There was no news about her for a long time since she disappeared last time. Sanbo suddenly said that someone looked like Xu Yurong. She pursed her lips. Chuncao was related to Wantong Tea House. Wantong Tea House was probably related to King Yi. If this It wouldn't be strange for Xu Yurong to appear again.

If it's just a resemblance...

It’s hard to say whether it’s Xu Yurong or not.

The third uncle asked her if she wanted to arrest the person for interrogation, but he was afraid of disturbing the situation and asked Su Xinyi if there were any other arrangements. If not, he would arrest the person. If there was, he would wait.

Su Xinyi held the letter and pondered. She only knew about Wantong Tea House that she was holding Chun Cao, and Chun Cao was holding the Weng family behind her back. She didn't know much about other things.

As for the connection with King Yi, it is also speculation without evidence.

Xu Yurong was a very scheming person. After she disappeared, she was never found, and now a similar person suddenly appeared...

Su Xinyi went to the study to reply to San Bo. Her letter was very simple. If San Bo had nothing else to investigate about Wantong Tea House, they would arrest people. If Wantong Tea House could still be used, then Just take it slow.

Wantong Tea House is holding the Weng family, and she feels that the third uncle must have other arrangements.

Aunt Weng...

Su Xinyi frowned. Aunt Weng was now disappointed with the Weng family, but she could not guarantee whether she would turn against the Weng family at a critical moment. She was always wary of Aunt Weng.

And Su Xixian... Su Xixian is a smart man and must know the whole story. He hasn't written a letter yet, and he doesn't know what happened.

With her pride, she was already disappointed with the Weng family, and now that something like this happened, she would be even more sad.

Su Xinyi paused with the pen in her hand and sighed in her heart, hoping that Su Xixian could think clearly.

He handed the letter to Delphinium and asked her to deliver it to the third master's servant and take it back. After thinking about it, Su Jingmo couldn't go out now that she was very close to her delivery date, so she could only ask Su Chaoyan to see Su Xixian.

However, Su Chaoyan's temper may not be able to persuade Su Xixian, so writing to her is of little use, so he can only write to Su Lanqian.

Although Su Lanqian's temperament is softer than Su Baiwei's, she is more powerful than Su Chaoyan.

Su Xinyi wrote a letter to Su Lanqian, asking her to visit Su Xixian on her behalf and convey a message to Su Xixian to reassure her.

Su Lanqian is the eldest daughter of the second wife. Her second uncle and second aunt also value her very much. Moreover, Su Qi's wedding is coming soon. Su Lanqian must be more diligent when she returns to her parents' home. She knows something about the affairs in the house, so it will be better to have her come forward.

The letter was sent to Forsythia, but Grandma She came back before her.

"Princess, Mrs. Jiang said that she will come tomorrow." Grandma She said with a smile.

Su Xinyi was slightly honest, and sighed at Aunt She, "I'm afraid Mrs. Jiang's mood will not be good. Lord Jiang has reported the matter to Your Majesty. I'm afraid that all the methods prepared by Mrs. Jiang will not be used, and I have to hold it in for a while." Stomach is burning."

Aunt She comforted her and said, "Princess, since Mrs. Jiang has chosen to tell Mr. Jiang about the matter, she may not be unprepared in her heart. Mr. Jiang's temper is not like this for the first time. Even if Mrs. Jiang has grievances, she cannot be dissatisfied with you." ”

"That's true." Su Xinyi also smiled. Mrs. Jiang is the most fair person and will definitely not express her anger. But Su Xinyi knows and understands the feeling of aggrieved and helpless.

On the other side, Su Lanxi read the letter Su Xinyi sent her and sat there in a daze.

Nan Jiao looked aside and said, "Young Madam, is there any order from the Crown Princess that is embarrassing you?"

Su Lanqian shook her head, looked at Nan Jiao and said, "I just feel that Sixth Sister's temperament has become more considerate after she got married."

When Nan Jiao heard this, she smiled and said: "The Crown Princess is different now. You don't have to be careful when doing things in the palace. Not to mention others, you have to be careful about everything as the prince and young lady in the uncle's house, let alone Speaking of the Crown Princess, since it’s not something that embarrasses you, why are you still frowning?”

Su Lanxi sighed, "It's not about the fifth sister."

"Mrs. Yin is doing very well now. She is the master of the house as soon as she enters the house. You are not as comfortable as she is."

"You can't say that." Su Lanqian shook her head, "I'll go to my mother's place for a visit. You go to Yin's house to meet the fifth sister, and tell me that I'll go over and see her tomorrow."

Nanjiao was stunned, "Are you going to Yin's house?"

Suddenly, seeing the letter in the young lady's hand, it must be from the Crown Princess, Nan Jiao could not say more, "Yes, I will go right now."

"Go ahead." Su Lanqian waved her hand.

Nanjiao Fuli retreated.

Su Lanxi didn't get up for a while, but she was thinking about the day before when she returned to her parents' home, and her mother told her about Aunt Weng being cheated by the Weng family. At that time, her mother also lamented that if Aunt Weng broke up with the Weng family, she would never be with the Weng family again. If the third aunt and aunt get along harmoniously, the life of the third bedroom will be stable in the future.

However, the sixth sister's letter... asked her to visit the fifth sister to comfort her, but she was afraid that the matter here was more serious than what her mother said.

Xixian has a stronger temperament. Although she is a concubine, her third aunt has never treated her poorly in the house for so many years, nor does she use the same methods as a concubine to suppress her. In fact, her life is good.

Now, because the Weng family keeps bowing their heads, it must be very difficult for her.

It's hard for the sixth sister to still miss her, so naturally she, as an elder sister, has to go.

Just as he was thinking about it, Li Sui opened the door and came in, looking a little tired. Su Lanxi put the letter on the table with her backhand, stood up and went to meet her, saying: "Why are you back so early today? What's wrong? This is an errand." Wasn’t it going well?”

Li Sui looked at the letter on the table and asked casually, "Whose letter is it? It's not that it's not going well. Nowadays, things in the court are happening one after another. The six ministers are fighting in the court, but we people are running away in the hall. leg."

Su Lanxi couldn't help but feel a little distressed when she heard this, "Sit down and have a rest, I'll pour you a cup of tea."

Li Sui was indeed a little tired, so he leaned on the soft pillow and rubbed his forehead.

Su Lanxi handed the tea cup to her husband and looked at him before replying, "Sixth Sister's letter."

"Princess?" Li Sui took a sip of tea and then spoke in surprise.

Su Lanxi nodded.

Li Sui hurriedly sat up straight and asked, "What's the matter?"

Su Lanxi looked at her husband's expression and asked subconsciously: "What's wrong with you? What happened to the East Palace?"

Li Sui shook his head, "It's nothing serious. Your Majesty summoned the Crown Princess. Because of this incident, many people secretly suspected why Your Majesty summoned the Crown Princess. Many people also asked me for information. What can I know? Besides, Even if I know, I can’t say it, let alone I don’t know.”

Your Majesty has met Sixth Sister?

Su Lanxi recalled that her sixth sister had told her to visit her fifth sister. Could it be related to this matter?

She couldn't talk about things in the East Palace without any basis, so she pretended to smile casually and said: "I don't care about your external affairs. Besides, why is it strange for His Majesty to summon the Crown Princess? The sixth sister was married to His Highness the Crown Prince. His Majesty has designated it, and the sixth sister has received His Majesty’s favor before and can return to her parents’ home at will.”

Li Sui smiled and said, "If you want to talk about this, more people are talking about it in private. They all say that His Majesty is too tolerant towards the Crown Princess. The Yushitai is still thinking about impeachment, but I don't know who said it. If you hand this over, aren't you afraid that the princess will be hit with a spear? Why did the Shi family forget about it now?"

Su Lanxi:......

Who is this person ruining Sixth Sister's reputation? Can things be the same as what happened to the Shi family back then? If the sixth sister hadn't come to the door, my eldest sister would have had her bones broken into pieces by the Shi family and her blood would have been sucked out. Why didn't these people say this? He is still a high-ranking member of the imperial court, and he is so talkative. "Su Lanxi was very angry.

Li Sui was also happy, "You don't even know what the outside world is saying about the Crown Princess now."

Su Lanxi had a bad premonition, "What did you say?"

Li Sui raised his eyes and looked at his wife, "Now everyone is talking about why Your Majesty chose such a marriage for the Crown Prince. It is because he thinks the Crown Princess has a strong temper and can help the Crown Prince intimidate the courtiers. After all, the Sixth Sister has gained this reputation since she returned to Beijing. It was all done by her own punches and kicks.”

Su Lanqian's face turned dark with anger, "These mean people really don't need a knife to kill people, they just rely on their mouths!"