[Qing Chuan] No pet little promise

Wei Rong is reading a book in the room.

Seeing the eunuch with an unfamiliar face come in, he bowed and saluted, conveying the prince's summons.

Wei Rong was taken aback, instinctively feeling that the situation was not good.

She lowered her gaze, "Please take the time to retreat, the manager, I will freshen up a bit."

The eunuch shook his head and said, "No need, the crown prince is in a hurry, Ge Ge's makeup is decent enough now."

Wei Rong had no choice but to pinch the pendant on her chest and followed the two eunuchs out.

After entering the Qianqing Palace, in just two months, the scenery in the palace was very different.When Kangxi was there, the surrounding furnishings were all advocating simple and heavy, but now many of them have been replaced with gold and jade objects, showing the new taste of the young owner.

Joss candles were burning all around, illuminating the entire hall with brilliance.

The person sitting behind the desk squinted his eyes and looked at her deeply.

Following Wei Rong's entry, a young eunuch serving tea outside Qianqing Palace quietly found an excuse and slipped out.

Wei Rong bowed down and worshiped: "Your Majesty sees Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness is blessed and safe."

The prince frowned and stared at Wei Rong.

Still the pretty and pleasant appearance in memory, even more mature and sweet than before.If on that day, the person Huang Ama summoned was really her...

He said in a deep voice, "Do you know why Gu summoned you today?"

Wei Rong shook her head: "Slave is stupid."

"On the night of New Year's Eve, when Liang Jiugong went to summon you, what were you doing?"

His way of asking could be called unexpected, if Wei Rong was just a little girl with little experience in the world, maybe she was really coaxed by him.

Fortunately, being trapped in the Changchun Palace these days, Wei Rong has already thought over and over about all kinds of crises he might encounter, and the one in front of him is just one of them.

She showed just the right surprise: "What does your highness mean? This servant is dull and doesn't understand what your highness means."

The prince narrowed his eyes and carefully examined Wei Rong's expression.

The small palm-sized face was full of confusion, as well as the sincerity and fear of being summoned by the superior.Nothing unusual!Could it be that she wasn't the person summoned that night?

The prince's mood sank, if it wasn't the Wei family who summoned that night, he would face a greater crisis.

Wei Shi is just a weak woman with no roots, to him, she is like an ant, just crush her to death.

If it is someone else, it will be troublesome.

He stood up and walked slowly to Wei Rong.

Wei Rong took two steps back in panic, and soon there was a pillar behind her, and she had no way to retreat.

The closer you get, the more attractive this face is. The fair skin is as flawless as clear water, and the big bright eyes are full of spring.It's no wonder that Huang Ama has been obsessed with Han women in recent years, and she is indeed extremely beautiful.

The prince felt a little itchy in his heart, because of the national mourning, he hadn't been close to a woman for a long time.

He raised his hand to pinch Wei Rong's chin, and said with a smile, "Since you don't know what Gu is talking about, why are you so afraid?"

Wei Rong resisted the urge to hit the pig's hands, and said tremblingly: "I don't even know."

The prince was amused by this silly answer, and even felt that the cloud that weighed on his heart dissipated a little.

Of course he wouldn't trust Wei Rong so easily, even though this Wei family seemed innocent, he had to guard against it.

Fortunately, the master is surrounded by a group of servants, even if she doesn't tell her, as long as she tortures the palace servants around her one by one, there will always be flaws exposed.

"Do you know the fate of telling lies to Gu?"

"Servant..." Wei Rong stammered.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced around quietly, and the little eunuch was screened away.There was a long hairpin hidden in her waist, if she made a sudden move, there was still a chance to knock someone down, and then use her golden finger to escape.It's just the worst case scenario.

The prince didn't notice the scheming thoughts in someone's heart at all, and was still immersed in the scene of the bully molesting the girls. At this time, the voice of the little eunuch's communication sounded outside the door.

"Your Highness, Prince Yong is asking to see you."

Wei Rong breathed a sigh of relief.

The prince regretted that the fourth brother came at an inappropriate time, and let go of Wei Rong.

Wei Rong lowered her head and quickly retreated to the corner of the hall.

The prince glanced at her, "Go down first."

Wei Rong hurriedly bowed to salute, and retreated following the little eunuch who brought her in.

When Yinzhen entered the hall, there was only the crown prince in the hall, and all the servants stood outside the door, as if nothing had happened.

But the indescribable smile on the crown prince's eyebrows couldn't be hidden from him, it was extremely dazzling.

Yinzhen lowered his eyes and leaned over to salute.

The prince waved his hand indifferently, "There is no need to be polite, why are you here at this time?"

"It's the Ministry of Households who liquidates the national treasury. There is still a shortfall of about 200 million taels of silver for the soldiers and horses in the spring of this year. I don't know where to pay for it."

This is a matter of great concern to the court.After he really took over the government, the prince discovered that the treasury was even more scarce than he had imagined.Conquering three times in a row, the battle of the expedition to Mobei did not seem to hurt the Qing Dynasty, but it hollowed out the foundation of the imperial court.The new emperor came to the throne, and the money that was awarded as usual was stretched out.

The prince said with a headache, "Let the Ministry of War discuss a regulation..."

After finishing the business, the prince took a sip of tea and brought up another matter.

"Is Cewang Allah Butan about to enter the customs?"

Yinzhen nodded in a regular manner.

The prince's eyes flickered, and he suddenly said, "Let the Ministry of Rites re-discuss the marriage."

Yinzhen raised his head, "What does Your Highness mean?"

"Cewang Allah Butan is already the Great Khan of Zhungeer. His status is equivalent to the king of the same country, and he is still above the Mongolian vassal kings. It is not enough respect to marry the daughter of the Guo Luoluo family."

There is a difference between honor and inferiority.It is still Aixinjueluo's Tian family's blood who caressed Mongolia, but the marriage with Zhungeer only used Guo Luoluo's family, which is too cheap.

Yinzhen's expression remained unchanged, "I also think it's inappropriate, but this matter was arranged by Huang Ama before his death."

"Huang Ama made such an arrangement before she was alive, just because the daughter of the Guo Luoluo family looked exactly like Ce Wang's dead wife. Marrying a wife and virtue, how can you decide for sex." The prince shook his head, "This matter is too rash. Since there is no formal order to grant a marriage, I'm afraid Huang Ama is also hesitating about this matter."

The prince paused for a moment, then continued, "I remember that Sangege of Prince Yu's Mansion is waiting in the boudoir. Last year, he was granted a letter to ask for a seal. Now it happens to be canonized as the princess and married into Zhungeer. When you see Ce Wang, remember to pass it on. This matter."

The prince arranged the matter properly in a few words.Although there is only one ten-thousandth possibility that Wei Shi saw what happened that night, he must not take it lightly.It's about his life.

As for the fact that she looks exactly like Ce Wang's dead wife, it's even simpler, just order the Ministry of Internal Affairs to find a few more women with similar looks and send them as dowry.

Yinzhen smiled, "What Your Highness said is very true, Ce Wang Da Khan received the order, and he must be grateful to Dade."

The prince nodded, and he also thought so. Being able to marry the daughter of the Aixinjueluo family, as the emperor's own cousin, is naturally a million times more honorable than marrying the daughter of an official.

After finishing the business, Yinzhen left.

Sitting alone in the hall, the prince squinted his eyes. Whether this Wei family was the one summoned by Huang Ama that night could be found out by carefully questioning the people around him.

If it is, you have to cut the weeds quickly, if not, you can add another little beauty to your harem in the future.

He also thought of the uproar outside, and the dirty accusations of him and Chen's.

He burst into flames,

If you don't do it yourself, wouldn't you be charged with this crime for nothing.

***

After leaving the Qianqing Palace, the respect on Yinzhen's face disappeared, leaving only a scene of chilling.

He immediately rushed over after receiving a report from an insider in the palace today, but what if he didn't happen to be in the palace to handle government affairs next time?

The prince suddenly changed the choice of his relatives, obviously suspicious.Although I don't know where he found the evidence.

Return to the palace.

Yinzhen thought for a moment, then called his trusted staff.

"Let Concubine Zhong Cuigong Rong know about Imperial Physician Lin."

The aide was taken aback, "Your Highness, this might scare the snake away."

They thoroughly investigated what happened that night, and they already had clues, but they still lacked the most important direct evidence.

"So let Concubine Rong take the lead." Yinzhen ordered calmly, "Go ahead, I've made up my mind."

The staff had no choice but to bow and retreat.

Yinzhen's eyes were solemn, and the evidence was not complete. He didn't want to make a move so quickly.But at this point there is no choice.

I just hope that she is all right these days.

***

In Zhongcui Palace.

Concubine Rong sat in the main hall, like a sculpture, motionless.

In just over ten days, she seemed to have aged ten years, and her black hair had turned gray.

Since entering the palace, she had given birth to five sons for Kangxi, and in the end only Yinzhi lived.Now hanged himself.

She knew her son best. He was a delicate boy since he was a child, and he was most afraid of pain and tiredness. Just a few days ago, during the vigil, he sent a little eunuch to whisper in, saying that he had found evidence to clear him of his crimes.

I'm afraid it was because of this that he was killed and silenced.

Is the crown prince, a wolf-hearted, sneaky villain, worthy of ruling the world?

Fortunately, the heavens had eyes and let the follow-up evidence fall into her hands.

Concubine Rong held on to the armrest of the chair tightly, not even noticing that her fingernails were broken and bleeding.

Just wait, she desperately wants to tear this hypocrite's face off.

Three days later, Emperor Daxing was buried, which was the time for her to make a move.

***

Things always go wrong faster than expected.

The next day Yinzhen received the news that the two maids beside Wei Rong were taken away by the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

He put aside what he was doing and hurried into the palace.

The interrogation of the court lady belongs to the affairs of the harem, and it cannot be interfered by him as a foreign minister.The only way to settle this matter is to turn to... that person.

Just delay for two or three days.

Went to the Yonghe Palace, and saw Concubine De sitting in front of the window in a plain dress.

Before he could explain why he came, Concubine De said flatly, "You don't have to worry. Her two servants are quite loyal, and they can survive the punishment for a while, so they won't say anything."

Yinzhen was taken aback, he often wondered if his mother-in-law had supernatural powers such as mind reading, and why she was so predictable every time.

It has been like this since she was a child, it seems that nothing in this palace can be hidden from her eyes and ears.

Yinzhen's eyes fell on her smiling face, which was like a needle prick.

He lowered his head, "I can survive for a while, but what about the future."

"The future? Naturally, the future will be turned upside down." Concubine De showed a subtle smile.

"What does Er Niang mean by this?"

"Didn't you already transfer the evidence to Concubine Rong?"

Yinzhen's cheeks twitched, the feeling that all the secrets can't be hidden is really uncomfortable, especially when facing this person.

"Emiang is really powerful."

"It's not a supernatural power, it's just that you have more eyes and ears. Concubine Rong's door is not cautious."

Concubine De said calmly.In fact, long after Liang Jiugong told her the secret, she arranged for people to watch over Doctor Lin.Seeing him being discovered by Yinzhen, and then transferred into the hands of Concubine Rong.What kind of idea this good son is planning, he can naturally guess.

Concubine De went to the topic: "Do you think, with these evidences alone, the crown prince can be brought down?"

"Ask my mother to advise."

"I still have new evidence in my hand, which is enough to settle the whole situation. When the crown prince is convicted, you will be able to ascend to that position in the future. Sitting on the world," she paused, and continued to laugh, "You can also get her justifiably."

Yinzhen's breathing became heavy, and he couldn't tell whether it was because of the supreme right or because of her.

As early as when investigating the prince's criminal evidence, he had a premonition that once the prince fell, that position would fall into his own hands, but it was the first time that he put it so bluntly.

He quickly calmed down, raised his head, and looked at his biological mother.

"What does Er Niang want?" It was very strange, he never thought that she would covet the glory of the queen mother.

Concubine De stared at him, "I have one condition, you have to promise me that the throne will be passed on to Fourteen in the future, not your own son."

Concubine De revealed all the cards in one go, and the relationship with this son has always been straightforward.

Yinzhen stared at her with a serious attitude that he had never had before.

Although mother and son have been together for more than ten years, it seems that he has never really understood her.Like the distant moonlight, separated by layers of fog.

Suddenly I don't want to act anymore, and I don't want to speculate anymore.

Concubine De didn't urge anything, she quietly waited for him to make up her mind.

Although an empty promise can't mean anything, but she is very clear about his temperament, as long as she says something, she won't take it back easily.

The wait was shorter than she expected.

She heard him speak slowly, his voice low and hoarse.

"I can agree, but please tell me one thing first, please,"

He raised his head, stared at Concubine De, and asked word by word,

"Please tell me, Erniang, why did you kill me?"