Listening to Xingchuan's words, Wen Zhiqian thought about it: "If Ling Zhen really committed suicide because of the pain of losing his son, how could it be after a few months?" ”

"The subordinates also thought it was a little strange, but they could only find out about it. Unless the eldest prince deliberately concealed it, then his subordinates would not be able to find out about this matter. ”

Wen Zhiqian also knew that it was not easy for Xingchuan to find out about this, he did not have many contacts in Beijing over the years, and Xingchuan would not find anything if he continued to investigate.

"There must be something strange about Ling Mao's death, since she is dead, she can be regarded as repaying Sanniang." Wen Zhiyan felt very ironic, "Wen Zhiyan and the queen wanted to harm the crown princess, but the crown princess escaped, but it was Ling Yu who lost her son, which is the biggest punishment for Wen Zhiyan." After Ling Yu died, was there anything abnormal about the eldest prince? ”

Xingchuan shook his head: "Everything is normal on the eldest prince's side, and he gets along very well with the eldest princess." But his subordinates felt that the eldest prince should not be so indifferent to Lingzhu. ”

"He still knows a little about this person, if he doesn't like Lingyu, he won't value the child in her belly so much. But the child is gone, and he doesn't dare to hold Qi Zhaoyu accountable, it's just because of the Qi family. Ling Yu's death must be inseparable from Qi Zhaoyu, he didn't dare to hold Qi Zhaoyu accountable when the child didn't have him, but now that he has died a concubine, does he dare to hold Qi Zhaoyu accountable? Wen Zhiyan felt that Wen Zhiyan was really ruthless, ruthless to others, and ruthless enough to himself!

"Your Highness, your subordinates are uncomfortable listening to it, you still don't have any dealings with people like the eldest prince in the future."

"When the crown prince and the crown princess return to Beijing, there will be many opportunities to deal with the eldest prince in the future. Now I can see his face clearly, so that I can prepare for the future. Wen Zhiyan has never been so serious for a moment, "This king didn't like to fight for anything before, but Wen Zhiyan is so aggressive, don't blame this king for being polite." ”

What kind of person Wen Zhiyan is, Xingchuan still knows a lot, and he can force Wen Zhiyan to this role, but Wen Zhiyan and the queen are too ruthless!

In the palace, Xiao Quanzi was guarding the gate of Qianchun Palace, and Li Sheng had already gone back first.

Yuan Dai walked over alone, Shi Shiran walked over, Xiao Quanzi saw her, and immediately stepped forward to ask for peace: "Wan Jieyu." ”

Outside the Qianchun Palace, only Xiao Quanzi was guarded by an internal official, and Yuan Dai asked, "Why are you the only one today?" ”

"In the New Year, the emperor asked the other internal officials to go back first, and the slaves were guarding the door, and there was nothing else, and the slaves were enough alone."

"The emperor summoned me before, I saw that the palace maids rarely had time to have fun, so I came over by myself, but I didn't expect to meet you alone." Iris Dai suddenly spoke: "I haven't had time to tell you this year, Happy New Year." ”

Xiao Quanzi paused for a moment and didn't answer, Yuan Dai was used to Xiao Quanzi's non-response, and was about to continue walking, but Xiao Quanzi said up: "Happy New Year." ”

Iris Dai looked at Xiao Quanzi, and Xiao Quanzi smiled: "Niangniang, the slave hopes that you will always be happy." ”

Iris Dai smiled at Xiao Quanzi, and then walked into the Qianchun Palace.

Looking at the reclosed door, Xiao Quanzi lowered his eyes and continued to guard the palace gate. He heard the sound of Iris Dai and Wen Xize talking from inside, although he couldn't hear it clearly, but he could probably guess what Wen Xize would say.

I don't know why, Xiao Quanzi suddenly remembered a lot of things from the past.

In the past, he was still a little eunuch who was not reused, and Iris Dai was also a little palace maid, and the two often enjoyed the fireworks together on New Year's Eve, when the fireworks were set off above the palace, and at that time Iris would always smile and make wishes for the new year. And his only wish is to hope that Iris can be happy in this life.

At that time, life was difficult, and anyone could bully them.

Now, he is a favored eunuch by the emperor's side, and the masters of various palaces have to give him some face when they see him; Wan Jieyu, who won the favor of Iris Dai, is even more comfortable in the harem, and few people dare to openly make enemies of her.

But looking back, I suddenly felt that I seemed to be happier at that time, and it turned out that happiness and happiness were not something that could be had with power. At least, the smile on Iris Dai's face was very real at that time, and now Iris Dai's smile on her face is always covered with a faint sadness.

"Iris, Happy New Year, I hope you can be truly happy and happy this new year!"

Xiao Quanzi made this wish in his heart, this is the wish he will make to Kites every year, and this year is still the same.

Basically, few people would come to the Imperial Garden in the middle of the night, but Concubine Rong's palace maid Qiqi walked into the Imperial Garden at this time, walked through a few bends, and stopped when she arrived at a remote place.

Looking at the person with his back to him, Qiqi spoke: "At this time, what's the matter with looking for Concubine Rong?" ”

"Isn't Niang Niang still ready to make a move?"

"Niangniang's shot, it must be fatal with one move."

"But if Wan Jieyu continues to develop like this, I'm afraid that Concubine Rong will not be able to deal with her no matter how many means she has. It's all for Concubine Rong's consideration, you have to tell Niangniang. ”

"I see."

"By the way, remember to remind Concubine Rong that if she doesn't seize the opportunity to come out of Zhongxin Palace, she really won't have a chance in the future."

"Don't worry, Niangniang thinks more than anyone else."

"That's good."

Qiqi didn't stay long, and turned around and went back, and that person was also hidden in the darkness.

In the Great Prince's Mansion, Wen Zhiyan couldn't sleep in the middle of the night, so he got up and walked. But when he walked around the house, and when he stopped, he found himself standing in front of the courtyard where Ling Yu once lived.

It turned out that this was the place he wanted to come to the most!

But there are no more people inside.

There was a sound of footsteps behind him, and Wen Zhiyan could hear that it was Shu Bai.

"Your Highness, you are indeed here." Shu Bai stood still behind Wen Zhiyan.

Wen Zhiyan asked, "At this hour, haven't you rested yet?" ”

"Your Highness, my subordinates have found out something, so I think I should tell you."

"Say!"

"The reason why Ling Yu was able to run out of this courtyard that day was because the princess deliberately separated the people guarding the courtyard."

Hearing this result, Wen Zhiyan was not surprised: "It's indeed something like she would do, but it's not like a way she can come up with." ”

"The princess should have listened to Qi Min's words, this is the method that Qi Min came up with."

Wen Zhiyan turned to look at Shu Bai: "If you want to kill Qi Ming, is it easy?" ”

Shu Bai was a little shocked: "Your Highness, think twice." ”

"Don't worry, this king is not so stupid, and it is not just because of Ling Min's death that he wants to kill Qi Min. Compared with this king, the person that the princess believes in more now is Qi Min, as long as Qi Min is still alive, Qi Zhaoyu will not be able to devote herself to this king. ”

Wen Zhiyan could not have lost his mind under any circumstances, and Shu Bai's worries were superfluous: "But the Duke of Qi left someone by Qi Min's side to protect him. ”

"Who?"

"Ghost Blade."

"Who is that?"

"His Royal Highness is a person of the court, and it is common sense that he is not familiar with the affairs of the rivers and lakes. This ghost blade is a well-known killer, a scimitar makes it supernatural, and few people are his opponents. Qi Guogong spared no expense to let the ghost blade stay in the capital to protect Qi Min, and we couldn't break through the protection of the ghost blade to do something to Qi Min. ”

Wen Zhiyan pondered for a moment: "It's really a bit tricky. Who's to say we're going to deal with Qi Min, though? ”

"Your Highness, what do you mean?"

"Isn't the prince going back to Beijing, since he is so powerful, this king should always find something to do for him." Wen Zhiyan wanted to borrow a knife to kill people.

But if you want to use Wen Zhiyu to kill Qi Ming, you may not be able to do so.

Shu Bai had some doubts in his heart, and Wen Zhiyan said: "What are you worried about, things still have to go and see, maybe things will develop more smoothly than we imagined?" The struggle in Beijing has never stopped, so how can you be sure that something won't happen tomorrow? ”

But how can you be sure that this change is in your favor? Shu Bai wanted to ask this sentence, but after thinking about it, he was silent.

The capital in the middle of the night has lost the hustle and bustle of the day, and it looks much calmer. But under this calm, I don't know how many dark currents began to surge.

Concubine Shu and Wen Zhiyan, who once wanted to escape from the struggle, finally stepped into the whirlpool of this struggle step by step.

Iris Dai, who used to have the simplest and simplest mind, is willing to bear the golden shackles for the people she loves, even if her clear eyes are dusty.

There are too many loves, hatreds, and hatreds in the struggle, and as long as people have seven emotions and six desires, then the struggle will always exist. The four words of involuntary self-help are the biggest helplessness, but in the center of power in the capital, from the Son of Heaven to the palace people, who can be truly free?