After two days, Su Tingwan still didn't come back. She finally took the same path as in her previous life and followed Xie Shang to the border. The funny thing is that this news was told to her by Queen Cheng herself.

I only heard Queen Cheng say, "Concubine Su went to the border to help Shang'er fight. Shang'er also needs a woman to take care of him. Since you are in poor health, your mother allowed it. Ruan Ruan will not blame your mother, right?"

Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "My mother is really thoughtful. It's good for the prince to have a caring person by his side. But it's freezing outside, and the New Year is coming soon. Is it safe for Concubine Su, a woman, to go on the road like this?"

"She knows martial arts and is protected by the Su family army. It's okay. I don't think she is that delicate."

"That's good." Jiang Fenghua said gently. The Queen Mother changed really quickly. At first, she tried her best to stop Xie Shang from taking a woman to the battle, saying that it would be unlucky and even undermine the dignity of the commander-in-chief. But now, she is eager for Su Tingwan to go as soon as possible.

The relationship between her and the Su family's aunt and nephew is like fire and water. What made the Queen change her attitude towards Su Tingwan so drastically?

Jiang Fenghua secretly glanced at Nanny Xi after hearing what Su Tingwan had told her. She was the Queen’s most trusted person, so she should know something!

Nanny Xi also glanced at Jiang Fenghua inadvertently, and a strange look flashed in her eyes.

Before leaving, Nanny Xi put a cloak on Jiang Fenghua and said, "The road outside is slippery. Let me escort the princess out!"

Empress Cheng also said, "I'm going to take a nap. Nanny Xi will take Ruan Ruan back for me. Please hold her on the slippery road."

"Yes." Nanny Xi said respectfully.

"Thank you, Madam Xi." Jiang Fenghua said calmly and gently.

The road was covered with snow. Nanny Xi supported Jiang Fenghua and she said, "Thank you Nanny Xi for taking care of me these days in the palace. You brought me delicious food in various ways. My belly is getting bigger and bigger. I feel like I have become plump."

"It is my honor to be able to take care of the princess. I didn't do much, but it's all thanks to Madam Xu." Madam Xi said politely, "The princess is beautiful no matter what."

The two chatted.

Jiang Fenghua added, "When I'm not in the palace, Concubine Su should often serve my mother!"

Nanny Xi has been by the Queen's side for so many years and is valued by the Queen. She is not stupid. She said softly, "When the Queen saw Concubine Su during those days, she would dismiss all the palace maids and stay alone with Concubine Su in the inner hall."

She and Nanny Wang have always been the Queen's right-hand men. The Queen never hides anything from her. Unable to guess her master's preferences, Nanny Xi becomes more and more anxious.

"Has Nanny Lian Xi fallen out of favor?" Jiang Fenghua asked with a smile.

"Alas, we servants can only try to please our masters. We never know when we might fall out of favor." Nanny Xi said with a smile.

"How could that be? I've seen that my mother is very dependent on Nanny Xi. My mother has been taken care of by Nanny Xi for so many years. The relationship between master and servant can never be worn away."

"In fact, neither I nor Nanny Wang have always been serving the Queen. We were not the ones who followed her from the beginning to the end. We were also doing our best to make our master happy." Nanny Xi was telling the truth. When they first started serving the Queen, they were all terrified and the Queen's temper was even more unpredictable.

Jiang Fenghua listened quietly without saying a word.

Nanny Xi continued, "I once offended Concubine Su. Now that she is favored by the Empress, I feel that my head is not stable anymore."

"Madame Xi is worrying too much. Concubine Su is not capable of killing anyone in the palace, and the Queen Mother will not be provoked by her..."

Nanny Xi suddenly grabbed Jiang Fenghua's hand and whispered, "To be honest, Princess, I once secretly heard Concubine Su and the Queen talking in the inner room. They seemed to be talking about a dream, and they also said that the prince would soon become the crown prince, and he would be the emperor in the future..."

Jiang Fenghua covered Nanny Xi's mouth with his hand and glanced around. Fortunately, the surroundings were empty and there was no one in sight.

"The Chenxi Palace is just ahead. I brought some cakes from outside the palace. Madam, please come in and take some back for my mother to taste!" Jiang Fenghua remained calm.

Nanny Xi was so frightened that she trembled all over and quickly shut up.

When they arrived at Chenxi Palace, Jiang Fenghua ordered Lianye to close the door and leave Nanny Xi alone in the room.

Her expression was slightly cold, and she said in a deep voice, "Madame Xi, do you know that what you just said is a capital crime? Now that my father is in good health and the crown prince has not been appointed, you spread these words privately. Not only will your life be in jeopardy, but even my mother, the prince, and this princess will be implicated by your words."

Nanny Xi was so scared that she broke out in a cold sweat. "I know, so I have been keeping it in my heart. I am worried that I won't say anything, so I want to tell the princess and ask her to persuade the queen."

Jiang Fenghua deliberately said, "What you just said was said by Concubine Su and the Queen, you really didn't lie."

Nanny Xi explained everything in detail, "These words were not said by me. How could I dare to say them? They were not said by the Queen either. These words were really said by Concubine Su, and the Queen really believed her words. She said that when the prince returns from the victory this time, the emperor will make him the crown prince, and he will soon sit on the throne."

Jiang Fenghua's heart seemed to be surging. No wonder Queen Cheng was so happy. She was even more obedient to Su Tingwan and even let her go to the frontier.

How could Su Tingwan know that Xie Shang would be made the crown prince this time, and even sit on the throne two years later? Did she also know that she would become Xie Shang's queen?

Jiang Fenghua was filled with mixed emotions. Was Su Tingwan also reborn?

No, just now Aunt Xi said it was just a dream. She must have dreamed about something.

Judging from Su Tingwan’s recent attitude, there are probably many things she doesn’t know. She just knows that Xie Shang will be the emperor and she will be the queen.

Seeing that she was silent again, Nanny Xi said, "Princess."

She shouted several times before Jiang Fenghua came back to her senses, "Madame Xi, did anyone else in Kunning Palace hear these words? For example, Madame Wang, or other palace maids."

Nanny Xi shook her head repeatedly, "No one knows. I only overheard what Concubine Su said because she was acting mysterious. I was scared at the time. How dare I talk about such a thing? Isn't this a rebellion? I am worried that the Queen has listened to Concubine Su's instigation. The prince has gone to the border this time. Is Concubine Su also going to instigate the prince to rebel? With the support of the Su family army, the prince is not afraid..."

Nanny Xi's imagination was full of ideas. Jiang Fenghua opened his eyes wide unconsciously after hearing it. Nanny Xi's explanation made sense. Xie Shang now had the military power in his hands and had the support of the Su family. It was reasonable for him to rebel at this time.

Jiang Fenghua didn't want to be killed by Su Tingwan or Aunt Xi's remarks.

She was majestic, her eyes were like torches, and she exuded a cold aura. She said in a deep voice, "Madame Xi, do you know what the consequences would be if these words were heard by His Majesty?"

Nanny Xi was startled and quickly knelt on the ground, "I admit my guilt."

Jiang Fenghua stepped forward and helped her up personally. "Your Highness went to repel the thieves who intended to invade our Great Zhou, not to collude with the Su family to rebel. Your Majesty is in the prime of life, in good health, and will live a long life. Your Highness does not have such messy thoughts. I will just pretend that I have not heard of this matter, and you should also pretend that you have not heard of it, otherwise we will both lose our heads."

"Yes, I obey your command and will not say it again." Nanny Xi certainly did not want to die. "It's all Concubine Su's fault. It's all her fault for bewitching the Queen and making her believe it."

"Now that the Queen hasn't told anyone, you should pretend that you don't know. Otherwise, I'll be really worried..." She hesitated to speak, fearing that she would be killed to silence her.

Nanny Xi naturally understood, "Princess, save me, I will not say anything more. I have offended Concubine Su before. I only hope that if she really gains power in the future, Princess, you can save my life."

"Don't worry, Ma'am. You are truly doing this for the good of the Empress. As long as you remain loyal to her, I promise that no one will dare to touch you, and you will be able to live out your life in peace in the palace." Even in her previous life, Ma'am Xi was only loyal to Empress Cheng.

"Thank you, Princess. I know what to do." Nanny Xi said respectfully.

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