Chapter 8: Good Samaritans
In the imperial study, matters related to King Tipu were discussed, and not only Chu Jianyu's close ministers but also several of his sons and daughters participated in the discussion.
"What do you think of King Tip letting his two sons and daughters come?"
Chu Yongheng, the fifth prince, took the lead and said: "Since the princess came to Yunjing to choose a husband, it has nothing to do with me over there." β
"You're going to get rid of it!"
Chu Jianyu obviously did not approve of Chu Yongheng's reply.
Chu Yongrui stood up and said, "According to what Erchen has seen, my father might as well prepare a banquet for Tipu's envoy. Invite an unmarried man with a suitable status in Beijing to come and look at each other at the banquet? β
"That's a good idea." Chu Jianyu smiled and nodded slightly: "Just do what the third child says." As for the feast, I'll leave it to you. β
Chu Yongrui smiled and said, "Yes." β
"Feng Hongyu and their team have reached the boundary of Chizhou, and it is estimated that after the spring list is released, they will reach Yunjing. Fourth! β
Yu Yongyi immediately stepped forward and said, "Here!" β
"Leave it to you to greet and entertain the prince and princess. When the time comes, it is up to you to meet the Good Messenger! β
Yu Yongyi raised her eyebrows slightly, and said, "Yes......"
"The emperor stays, and the rest of the people leave."
Ning Hongzhen and Chu Yongrui glanced at each other, the two of them didn't have much to do, and retreated together with the others.
"Imperial Princess."
Yu Yongqing bowed his hand to the master and said, "The son is here." β
"I heard that there was a female lifter this year."
Gongguo's neighboring woman has long spread among the people, and even among the courtiers, they have not talked about this female lifter in private.
As the emperor, Chu Jianyu asked and found out that this female lifter was actually An Yuanbo's fifth daughter.
"You know this liftwoman."
"I've heard of it, but I've never seen it with my own eyes."
"Listen to whom?"
Yu Yongqing was stunned and said, "Chengwei County Lord." After another pause, he continued: "This person is the twin sister of the county lord of Chengwei and the fiancΓ©e of General Feng's second son. β
"She's ......"
Chu Jianyu suddenly remembered the woman who was taken away by Li Fanxi four years ago.
"Since he is a disciple of Master Li, it is not surprising that he can be admitted to the lifting of people." Chu Jianyu changed his sitting posture and asked again: "If this female lifter can be admitted to the Jinshi, where will you arrange for her to enter?" β
"Erchen thinks that this person is suitable for Yushitai."
"Oh? Come and hear it? β
"The disciples taught by Mr. must be upright and upright people who understand etiquette. The position of supervising hundreds of officials in the Imperial History Observatory is the most suitable. β
Hearing Yu Yongqing mention Li Fanxi, Chu Jianyu sighed lightly and said, "How good would it be if Mr. was still in the court?" That's it......"
Chu Jianyu waved his hand and said to Yu Yongqing: "You go back." β
Yu Yongqing didn't do much, and retreated respectfully.
As soon as he left the imperial study, Yue Kang, who was guarding outside, quietly appeared by his side. After the two returned to the Wenhua Palace, Yu Yongqing spoke.
"How's that going to get you to check before?"
Soon after Yu Yongqing returned to Beijing, he asked Yue Kang to investigate Zhang Chencheng.
During Zhang Chencheng's trip south with Yu Yongqing, he helped a lot. But at the same time, Yu Yongqing can often see the shame on his face.
If he hadn't done something wrong, Zhang Chencheng wouldn't have been ashamed often. Zhang Chen has become an upright person, and he is grateful for his kindness, not the kind of person who will do something like a backstab.
There must be some reason behind this. And this reason can make Zhang Chencheng close his teeth tightly, and he doesn't disclose any news, which is a bit intriguing.
"Zhang Darao's background is very clean, he was originally a poor scholar, and then he was admitted to Xiucai and took the current lady. The family was poor, and after Master Zhang was admitted to Xiucai, there was no silver at home to continue to supply him to continue to take the exam, and he was delayed for many years. β
This information has long been known to Yu Yongqing.
Later, with the funding of well-wishers, Zhang Da was able to continue to take the exam. The kind-hearted Rao was very guarded, and almost all the news was cleaned up. β
"The cleaner it is, the more problematic it is."
"That's what my subordinates think. So he decided to start with Mrs. Mu and see if there were any clues available. I found out that this kind person seemed to be related to Mrs. Mu. β
"Mrs. Mu? That's Mrs. Mu, but my biological mother's sister? β
"Exactly."
Yu Yongqing frowned, and looked at Yue Kang solemnly, "Then what does this kind-hearted person have to do with her?" β
"According to the person who came, he claimed to be related to the Mu family."
"The Mu family? The Mu family is not a big family, but a village surname. Otherwise, my biological mother would not have become a palace maid as a 'picking girl'. The Mu family is not prosperous, and there is no talent for reading. Carefully calculated, the highest status and status that is still alive is actually this Mrs. Mu. β
Yue Kang opened his mouth to speak.
Yu Yongqing looked at Yue Kang and said, "What else have you found?" Go on. β
Yue Kang continued: "Your Highness has forgotten? In addition to Mrs. Mu, there are ...... Mu Ronghua ......"
Yu Yongqing smiled bitterly: "My biological mother has passed away for many years, and I have long forgotten her voice and appearance. Don't worry about me, just be it. β
Yue Kang looked at Yongqing worriedly for a long time, and then said: "Mrs. Mu has never seen Mu Ronghua, but she often mentions her clan sister. After observing Mrs. Mu for a year, we felt that Mrs. Mu did not look like the kind of person who clings to identity. β
Since he is not a person who clings to his identity, he will not deliberately mention the deceased Mu Ronghua, the current biological mother of the imperial concubine, in front of outsiders. It can only be for other reasons.
"Later, I checked again, and found that the kind-hearted person used Mu Ronghua's name to save Master Zhang."
"Are you...... Someone pretending to be an identity? I'm afraid it's not so simple, it's my biological mother who asked someone to help? β
"Exactly. And Mu Ronghua, when Master Zhang entered Beijing to take the exam, had already entered the East Palace. And at that time, in the East Palace, the queen, Concubine De and Concubine Xian were already there. β
Thinking of the heart harem that Zhang Chencheng once mentioned, Yu Yongqing remembered something.
"Is it Concubine Xian?"
Yue Kang shook his head slowly and said, "Yes...... Empress. β
Yu Yongqing's breath stagnated, and it took a few deep breaths before he eased up.
"Queen?"
The subordinates also found out that the reason why Mu Ronghua entered the East Palace was also related to the queen. Your Highness...... What do we do next? β
Yu Yongqing never expected that the queen would be involved.
"If the queen really had such means, it would be impossible for Concubine Xian to take away the phoenix seal in the first place. No...... Maybe taking away the phoenix seal is also a trap? β
Yue Kang was silent.
"How much more can you find out about the queen?"
"With the strength of the machine battalion, we can only find so much. We are still tracking down the palace maids who served the emperor in the East Palace. β
"Those old people are all human spirits, you must be careful when tracking down, don't alarm your father and queen."
"Yes!"