The rebirth of a concubine: Gong Du will become the Queen Mother

After returning to Xiangying Residence, Jiang Shiying called A Yuan.

"Let someone check the situation of Zhenchongrong's family carefully outside the palace. Her father's family, mother's family, her brothers and sisters, where she grew up, and whether there was any handkerchief handed over before entering the palace, etc. Check all matters in as much detail as you can."

"No." A Yuan accepted the order and was about to retreat when he was stopped by Jiang Shiying.

"Wait a minute! Find out more about what flowers Zhen Chongrong's mother likes and what flowers she grows at home."

Zhen Chongrong once said that her mother liked hibiscus very much and she also grew some at home. (Chapter 70)

This was originally just an unimportant detail, but it suddenly appeared in Jiang Shiying's mind, making her subconsciously feel that there might be some breakthrough hidden in it.

A Yuan didn't understand why she gave such a special instruction, but she still obeyed the order and left.

After A Yuan went out, Jiang Shiying asked Hongying to come in again.

"This slave has met your Majesty, what are your orders?"

Jiang Shiying stretched out her left wrist: "Come and check my pulse."

As soon as these words came out, Qiu Yu and Hongying both looked solemn.

Hongying put her fingers on her wrist, and after a long time, she took her hand back.

"What's going on?" Qiu Yu asked anxiously.

Hongying shook her head: "There is nothing wrong with your pulse. Why does your Majesty feel unwell?"

Jiang Shiying said thoughtfully, "I feel no discomfort at all."

Could it be that there is nothing wrong with the jasmine placed in Tangyu Tower today?

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Mingguang Hall.

Yao Xingde is reporting the investigation results of today's arson in front of the emperor.

"The name of the little eunuch who set the fire was Xiao Gaozi, who was from the garden. The Chief of Sentences tried him first, and after several sentences, he refused to change his story and insisted that no one had instigated it. Later, the Chief of Wude took him over. In the past, he still refused to explain anything."

Lu Zhaolin snorted lightly: "He is quite brave."

I don’t know if he refuses to let go. Is there really no one behind his back, or is he being held tightly by someone and not daring to let go?

Yao Xingde continued: "It's just that the imperial guards on duty yesterday said that when they were patrolling the garden yesterday, they saw Xiao Gaozi and Xiao Yuezi next to the eldest prince gathering together and talking intimately."

After saying this, Yao Xingde lowered his head and did not dare to breathe, waiting for Lu Zhaolin's instructions.

"Did they see clearly?"

"It's clear as day."

Lu Zhaolin's expression was dark and unclear, and after a while he said: "Call the eldest prince over to me."

After about a cup of tea, the eldest prince entered the palace. He was a little uneasy in his heart, but he pretended to be calm on his face.

"My son came to see my father. My father asked me to come here to find my son. But what are your orders?"

Lu Zhaolin sat up high and shouted angrily: "Kneel down!"

"Father?" The eldest prince looked puzzled and knelt on his knees: "What did my son do wrong to make my father so angry? Please calm down and don't hurt your body. Otherwise, My son is really to blame for his death."

After saying that, he fell deeply on the ground, sincerely, like a filial son.

Lu Zhaolin refused to tell him the lies and asked, "Why did you send someone to set the fire on fire to kill your ninth brother?"

As soon as these words came out, the eldest prince's figure immediately started to tremble a little, but soon calmed down again.

There were several twists and turns in his mind.

They didn't find Xiao Gaozi for no reason. Not to mention that he happened to be working behind the Xingyue Pavilion, so it was convenient. More importantly, he is a filial son, and a filial son with some integrity.

One hundred gold can buy Xiao Gaozi's life. From now on, his mother's old illness can be cured, his sister does not have to be sold to a shady place like Qinlou Chuguan, and his younger brother does not have to follow his old path in order to give his family a way to survive.

For this hundred gold, Xiao Gaozi would not spit himself out no matter how much punishment he suffered or how much suffering he endured.

Thinking of this, he felt calm. What the father said was probably a lie to him. When he raised his head, the eldest prince had another look of confusion on his face.

"Where did my father's words come from? How could I let someone set fire to the Awakening Moon Pavilion?"

Lu Zhaolin stood up, walked not far in front of him, and said condescendingly: "Xiao Gaozi has already recruited him. It was Xiao Yuezi next to you who ordered him."

"Impossible!" the eldest prince retorted subconsciously.

As soon as he said the words, his face turned pale and he started sweating profusely.

He lowered his head and wanted to say something to make up for it, but his mind was so confused that nothing could be said.

Lu Zhaolin's voice was cold, like ice that has never melted for thousands of years: "Your ninth brother is just a baby who is still in his infancy. What did he do to make you want to burn him alive?"

The eldest prince suddenly raised his head, took two steps on his knees, and hugged his thigh: "Father, I am just hot-headed for a moment, and I did not intend to harm my ninth brother!"

Lu Zhaolin's face was sullen, watching him defend himself with tears in his eyes.

"I didn't mean it. I already know my mistake. Please forgive me this time!"

Lu Zhaolin closed his eyes and opened them again: "Summon Concubine Shu over."

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Early the next morning, the decree was issued by the Mingguang Palace - the emperor's eldest son Lu Qiyu was adopted as his heir to Prince Rui, and was named the crown prince of Prince Rui. He moved out of Jingxi Garden on that day and was not allowed to enter the palace without an imperial edict.

In addition, there was another decree, which was given to Concubine Shu, the biological mother of the emperor's eldest son - Concubine Shu was not strict in educating her son and was demoted to the second-grade imperial concubine Jing.

There are no fools in the harem.

As soon as these two decrees came out, everyone knew that the eldest son of the emperor was probably behind the arson incident in the Xingyue Pavilion yesterday.

In Xiangying Juli, Jiang Shiying sighed softly after hearing this decree.

After all, they were biological father and son, and nothing really happened to the Ninth Prince.

Although His Majesty was angry at the eldest prince's ruthlessness, he did not want to kill them all. Adopting him not only eliminates his thoughts, but also keeps him away from the center of the whirlpool.

From now on, although the eldest prince has no chance of competing for the heir apparent, as long as he doesn't mess with things, the title of Prince Rui will fall to him sooner or later.

"We in the palace are not allowed to discuss this matter in private. You should also keep a close eye on the palace people assigned to the garden and don't allow them to make irresponsible remarks."

His Majesty is in a state of anger, and if someone says something unpleasant and falls into his ears, he may cause unnecessary trouble.

Qiu Yu said "Promise" and went out to give instructions.

When she came back, she reported in front of Jiang Shiying: "Madam, Eunuch Peng from the Craftsmanship Department wants to see you."

"Call in."

After a while, Peng Deyun entered the room holding a mahogany carved cloud pattern stationery box.

He saluted, carefully placed the box on the table in front of Jiang Shiying, opened the three drawers of the stationery box, and introduced the last six palace fans inside one by one.

After he finished speaking, Jiang Shiying nodded slightly and said, "You did a good job on this errand."