Fortunately, Cheng Yan's study was not far from Cheng Xuan's room, and after returning to the room in a hurry, he closed the doors and windows for the first time, leaned against the door frame and took a deep breath.

Because of the tension and the heat, a fine bead of sweat has oozed from his forehead.

After being silent for a long time, after making sure that there was no movement outside the door, Cheng Yan thought that Cheng Yan should not have seen his back fleeing, so he relaxed his body and walked into the room and sat down on the rounded stool next to the table.

Just as he wanted to raise his hand to pour tea to quench his thirst, he suddenly realized that he still had the scrap of paper that he had found in the charcoal basin but had not yet had time to look at it.

With the mood of looking at it, he casually spread out his palm and glanced at it, although the handwriting on it was soaked in sweat and became a little blurred, but he could still distinguish one or two.

However, the moment Cheng Xuan's eyes touched the piece of paper, he saw his eyes suddenly sink, and his expression was grimly frowned.

Even though the font next to the word "anti" was burned off half of the word, two words quickly popped up in his mind - "rebellion".

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At that time, taking advantage of the leisure time in the afternoon, Cheng Jinzhi was accompanying Xiao Heng to read and practice calligraphy in the palace.

She was not good at learning in the first place, because of her childhood environment, she never studied calligraphy and painting, she read a lot of books, she just knew how to read and write, so in the past, Gao Heng was teaching Xiao Heng about reading.

And she watched from the sidelines, occasionally practicing a few words and flipping through a few books at random. Of course, more often than not, he is always responsible for taking the topic away, or drinking tea with relish, eating snacks, and pulling hatred.

But even so, Cheng Jinzhi enjoys being like this, and the years are quiet, even if it is only for a short moment.

From Xiao Heng, who was in her drooping years, she could always think of her child who died in vain before she was born.

I always imagine that if that child can grow up safely, he must be as lively and cute as Xiao Heng in front of him, well-behaved and sensible.

may be because she has experienced too much, in Cheng Jinzhi's view, if she can stay with her beloved husband for a long time in her future life, and then have children by her side, and live such a peaceful and peaceful life in front of her, it is the most desired wish in her heart, but she feels the most difficult to achieve.

She knew very well that if she failed to seize the heir, the entire Yanwang Mansion would fall into the abyss, and everyone's life would be in jeopardy.

But if it is Gao Heng who will inherit the throne in the future, in the high walls and in the deep palace compound, how can he not know the peace of heaven and earth?

"Sister Jin Zhi, when will Brother Gao Heng come back?"

Just when a worried and somewhat helpless emotion came to his heart, Xiao Heng's immature voice suddenly came to his ears.

Hearing Xiao Heng's voice, Cheng Jinzhi was slightly stunned, and hurriedly came back to his senses and said softly.

"Come on, when the heat is over, and the weather gets cooler a little bit, when those begonias in the courtyard outside grow flowers, and when you practice these words as well as they are written in this book, he will definitely come back." ”

"Okay, then Xiao Heng must practice his calligraphy well, if I can write these as beautifully as in this book earlier, will Brother Gao Heng be able to come back earlier?"

"Well, of course it will, it turns out that Xiao Heng also misses your brother Gao Heng so much. ”

Looking at the look of expectation flashing in Xiao Heng's smart eyes, Cheng Jinzhi nodded at him, raised his hand and gently stroked his little shoulder, and smiled.

Why don't you hope that Gao Heng can come back sooner?

Come back safely.

At this moment, Xunmei suddenly stepped into the room and said that Cheng Xuan was coming, so Cheng Jinzhi got up first and left the house to go to the front yard.

Although he knew that Cheng Xuan would usually set foot in the palace, at this time, it was obviously not as simple as just visiting the house as before.

Especially after seeing the two pieces of shredded paper handed over by Cheng Xuan, Cheng Jinzhi was also like him, and after being shocked, he fell into a heavy thought.

"Big brother, are you sure... Have you really not been discovered by the old man?"

"Probably not. He hadn't even entered the door when I jumped out of the window, and on the way back to the room, he didn't meet anyone, so as not to arouse suspicion. ”

He said thoughtfully, and said solemnly and seriously: "Don't worry, Jin Zhi, even if he is discovered, it doesn't matter." Anyway, I only took these few pieces of ash that he threw in the charcoal basin, and he didn't take anything else, and he couldn't do anything to me. As long as I don't tell the truth, I can make a fool of the past with an excuse, and no matter what happens, I won't leak you. ”

Seeing what Cheng Xuan said seriously, Cheng Jinzhi pursed the corners of his lips and hurriedly denied it, but he felt a little guilty about it in his heart.

"Big brother, I'm not afraid that you will affect me, in fact, I am very sorry to let you take the risk of doing this. After all, your relationship has eased much more than before. ”

"Oh, Jin Zhi, you don't have to think so much about my big brother. Cheng Xuan waved his hand very chic when he heard this, "If he really thinks about my son and the entire Cheng family, he will not be with the crown prince and queen, regardless of right and wrong, and act for the tiger." I'm a person who doesn't help my relatives, and I've been dealing with this old man for so many years, and it's not bad for a few days. It's just that... What do you think about those words?"

Hearing Cheng Xuan mention the words on the piece of paper, Cheng Jinzhi's originally slightly relaxed face became grim and complicated again.

She spread the two pieces of paper in her palm and observed it for a while, and then she thought about it and slowly spoke.

"He is a clean-loving person, and he should always instruct his subordinates to tidy up the room, so these ashes must have just accumulated in the past few days. And if you can find the remains of the paper that have not yet been burned, it is all the more indicative that the date of the letter is very recent. And as far as I guess, judging by the person's handwriting and the fineness of the paper, it is very likely that it is the same letter. ”

She said as she put the piece of paper on the table, and said it in a casual tone.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that this person sent him many letters within a few days. ”

"Alas, it would be nice to find more clues. With these four words alone, I can't guess the specific content of the letter. ”

Cheng Xuan sighed a little lost, and as if he suddenly thought of something, he grabbed Cheng Jinzhi's hand in horror, and his breathing became short.

"Wait, Golden Branch, is it possible... Could it be that the old man is crazy and thinks... I want to join forces with Nan Chu ......"

"It's... I don't know. ”

Seeing the nervousness on Cheng Xuan's face, Cheng Jinzhi's mood began to fluctuate, but in order to appease him, he pretended to be calm.

"But I think that he is already a very powerful minister, and he should not do such a rebellious thing. Unless ......"

However, before Cheng Jinzhi could finish speaking, he saw Cheng Xuan suddenly tighten his pupils, and almost said something in a trembling tone.

"Unless... The prince wants to do this?"