Chapter 240: The Carving Insect Skill of the Banmen Axe
Ji Qimu really doubted the truth of this matter, but he didn't expect Ji Changye to pretend to be so realistic, it was really very serious to claim outside, but at home he was leisurely and complacent.
"I should have guessed that Brother Ji wouldn't deceive you, so I just didn't panic and did the scam just now." He Yujin smiled.
Changfeng also realized it later, no wonder after Ji Changye returned here, he told him that he didn't need to pretend to be sick in bed, he thought he couldn't pretend to be able to do it, but he didn't expect that a close friend came.
After Ji Qimu sat down, he asked strangely, "Second brother, what kind of name are you doing?" Why do you declare your evil consumption to the outside world? Thanks to the rumors mentioned by my subordinates, I wouldn't have gotten the news. If this is fake, could it be that my sister-in-law is also fake?" ap.
Seeing that he was suddenly mentioned, Song Qian hurriedly explained for himself: "The Nine Emperor Princes have misunderstood, Caomin is really the princess who has not passed through the door, and it is like a fake."
"This kind of thing, Brother Ji will never joke, so don't worry." He Yujin said.
And Ji Qimu also apologized to Song Qian because of his misunderstanding, but Song Qian didn't care about this.
Ji Changye also answered his question, explaining, "The reason for this matter is a long story, but now this move is the best way, because Zhao Liuyin, the eldest lady of the Zhao family, wants to poison and harm me, in order to calculate the princess. So I'm going to figure it out and see what she does next. I'm going to get him by the hand and overthrow her,"
As soon as he heard that it was related to the Zhao family, Ji Qimu couldn't believe it, but soon felt that there was nothing to make a fuss about.
"The Zhao family is really scheming, and they even used this method. But now it seems that they are not acting on the surface, thinking that they are secretly planning something. Second brother and second sister-in-law, do you need my help? Just open your mouth." Ji Qimu said, his eyes still fell on Song Qian and Ji Changye.
After hearing this, Song Qian shook his head and refused, "Thank you for the kindness of the Nine Emperor Princes, but the grass people don't have anything to do, so they won't trouble the Nine Emperor Princes."
"The second sister-in-law doesn't have to be polite to me, all these years in the imperial capital, she can be regarded as knowing the true faces of those dignitaries, but it is really ugly and hideous. Thank you for your hard work, and you have to face this."
I didn't expect Ji Qimu to dare to tell the truth like this, no wonder he and Yu Jin can become friends, and he is full of talent but he is unwilling to compete for the throne, I am afraid that what he said inadvertently will cause trouble.
"It's better not to get involved in this, I thought about not involving you when I discussed this matter with the princess. After all, you are the best candidate to threaten the crown prince now, and besides the crown prince, there are other princes staring at you, if you are involved, it will definitely be a lot of trouble."
Who made Ji Qimu excellent and jealous?
"Yes, Nine Emperor Princes, there's nothing wrong with what Brother Ji said. This prince's party always feels that everyone is a threat to the prince's position, and they want to get rid of these people by all means, and it is the best thing that you are not involved. Don't worry, Brother Ji and I can solve these things." He Yujin echoed and said.
Ji Qimu also knew the consequences when he heard this, but he still intended to help, so he said, "If you need any help in secret, just talk to me, don't be polite. It seems that the Zhao family has not taken action now, they must be looking for a new way to deal with it, and we can't lag behind."
But they didn't know what Zhao Liuyin wanted to do when he came in, and they couldn't think of a perfect way to deal with various problems.
"I'll have someone inquire about this in secret. I'll let you know as soon as there's any news." Ji Qimu finally proposed that this was also a helpless way, and the others agreed.
After sending Ji Qimu away, several people went their own way.
None of them noticed the figure secretly observing outside the palace.
Zhao Mansion.
Zhao Liuyin was very happy after listening to the news that the spies had reported that Ji Qimu had gone to the Regent's Mansion. Because she finally got the evidence of the meeting between the two people, so that she could go to the prince to ask for credit, so as to show her center.
The maid didn't expect that Zhao Liuyin would really go against Ji Changye, obviously his heart belonged to him before, and he abandoned it so quickly, but since
He didn't dare to say anything, so he could only follow Zhao Liuyin to the place where he met the prince last time under the threat not to go out and talk nonsense.
Unexpectedly, the prince still arrived earlier than them.
"The courtiers are late. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should not be blamed."
Ji Qirui hurriedly said, "It's not too late, in fact, this prince has just arrived. Miss Zhao has something she wants to tell Prince Ben this time?" Otherwise, what would you do by asking him out of the palace?
Rong didn't remind Ji Qirui to be cautious of the other party's mind this time, because he knew that even if he said something out of the blue, Ji Qirui would not listen, so he simply stopped speaking.
"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the courtiers do have something important to do this time. It's about the Lord Regent and the Nine Emperors." Zhao Liuyin said mysteriously.
The words really attracted the attention of Ji Qirui and Rong.
"Is there anything wrong with the two of them? Now that the regent is seriously ill and bedridden, the crown prince knows that the Nine Emperors and the regent have been friends before, so now look at the old friend, do you have any problems?" Although curious, Ji Qirui didn't understand what Zhao Liuyin meant, and asked very strangely.
Zhao Liuyin had nothing to say about Ji Qirui's stupidity, but now in order to cling to the crown prince, he could only endure the displeasure in his heart and pretended to explain: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, there have always been rumors in the market that the regent secretly intends to assist a prince to become the crown prince, or to compete for the throne. At first, the courtiers did not believe it, but they witnessed the two comings and going, and happened to hear the regent mention it, and it was true."
Ruoji Changye is any official position, and getting close to the Nine Emperor Princes does not pose any threat. But he is the regent appointed by His Majesty, and he will be an important minister to assist the new emperor in the future. If he has close contacts with other princes, it proves that he does not hide the candidates for the crown prince's position and intends to seek power and usurp the throne.
So Zhao Liuyin's news is really the top priority.
"But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, although Miss Zhao knows about this, she hasn't really heard what the regent and the Nine Emperor Princes said, and it's not yet known whether this can be trusted." Rong reacted and persuaded.
But Ji Qirui said, "Miss Zhao has already put the evidence here, what else does she need to investigate? Isn't it credible? The crown prince also thought that the regent's meeting with the Nine Emperors must have been about seeking power and usurping the throne. What's more, Miss Zhao has been by the regent's side for so many years, what can be wrong with what she sees and hears? Could it be that he deliberately deceived the prince?"
Looking at the appearances, they knew that it was useless for them to talk more, so they had no choice but to stop talking, and could only watch Ji Qirui and Zhao Liuyin lead the nose. I wondered how he could become a prince? I was completely confused by a woman.
Zhao Liuyin saw that he couldn't fully gain trust, so he deliberately acted very aggrieved and said, "Your Royal Highness the Prince, if you don't believe in the courtiers, forget it. But the courtiers really did it in order to repay His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so they risked being discovered. The courtier's words are true, and I hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can consider what the courtiers said, and if it doesn't work, it's okay."
But this time Ji Qirui didn't agree to it, after all, the matter involving his own crown prince is very important, and he must not be a child's play, so he replied thoughtfully: "This matter will be investigated carefully, if it is really as Miss Zhao said, the regent goes against His Majesty's wishes and intends to assist other princes to compete for the throne and seek power and disorder, this prince will definitely not spare them." When the time comes, Miss Zhao will be meritorious, and Prince Ben will remember it."
If there is no such thing and nothing is lost, it is better to prevent it from happening.
Zhao Liuyin knew that he couldn't be sure of the outcome of this matter at this time, so he said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has clearly investigated. In that case, the courtiers will retire first."
Ji Qirui didn't stay, and after she left, Rong couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, why is Miss Zhao so sure that what she sees is true? It's hard to be convincing based on her words alone. The subordinates even suspect that it is very likely that it is a conspiracy between Miss Zhao and the regent, and they want to deceive His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
"This Zhao family is already wavering, and no one knows who they want to help, but it just depends on who is thriving now, or the trend has gone. Even if they are on the verge of defection, they are not sincere. We can still use their short-lived loyalty to do more for us, maybe crookedly
Got on the right track?"
Rong didn't expect that Ji Qirui had made so much progress in just a few days after returning to the imperial capital, and he knew how to use stratagems. This is absolutely inseparable from the queen and his support for Ji Qirui, which has finally paid off.
Ji Qirui pondered for a moment and then ordered, "You go and send someone to keep an eye on the Regent's Palace, and if you make any moves, you will come to report to the prince."
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is assured." Rong answered.
In the next few days, in order to avoid suspicion and hide people's eyes, Ji Qimu did not come to the palace, but only sent his subordinates to report the news occasionally.
Because there is no trouble and a peaceful life, Song Qian plans to make some delicious food to motivate everyone's morale, don't take it lightly.
Changfeng must be guarded in the palace, beware of those who have a heart to take advantage of it. And he originally wanted to buy vegetables with Song Qian, but Song Qian felt that he was too hard and let him stay in the palace, and instead dragged He Yujin to the market.
This is the first time she has visited the market in many days since she came to Dijing.
"Mrs. Song, for the sake of me accompanying you to buy vegetables. Can you please make me a sweet and sour pork rib? I've wanted to eat it for a long time." He Yujin took the initiative to pick up the vegetable basket and said tentatively beside Song Qian.
Song Qian naturally did not refuse: "Of course you can, besides that, what else do you want to eat?" I'll do it for you."
"That's too much. But Song Niangzi is also very hard, so I just want this one, and the rest is up to Song Niangzi to arrange." He Yujin replied, this sentence makes people sound very pleasant.
The two of them didn't pay attention, and in the crowd of ordinary people, there was a gaze that followed the two of them closely, following them.
The dishes in the market were more complete than those in Sulou Town, and he soon bought a few dishes that Song Qian wanted. After finally buying pork ribs, the two were ready to go home, not wanting to meet Ji Qimu in front of a dim sum shop.
"Two...... Song Niangzi, Ah Jin, you also come to buy snacks?" In order not to reveal his identity outside, Ji Qimu changed his name.
He Yujin said proudly at this time, "Brother Jiu, I will never lie to you. Song Niangzi's skills in making dim sum and desserts are not comparable to any person, and they are much more delicious than them. Those who have eaten it have applauded one after another." Saying that, he remembered the days when he could eat desserts every day in Sulou Town, which was really nostalgic.
"Don't listen to Ah Jinhu, where is my craftsmanship comparable to these masters? It's just a small skill of carving insects with an axe, and I don't dare to do it." Song Qian hurriedly said.