Chapter 510: Where Did the Phoenix Go?
stared at each other. Neither of them spoke first, but in the end, An Xuetang was the first to break the silence. She really couldn't stand Mo Yunjing's scorching gaze any longer.Under his intense gaz...When the two returned to the room, Mo Yunjing narrowed his eyes slightly upon seeing their expressions. He got up and took the pot of congee from An Xuetang's hand, placing it on the table casually.
"What's wrong"
An Xue Tang shook her head, and after An Kang put the things down, she pulled An Kang and Mo Yun Jing to sit down.
"Little dumplings, you say it, we're listening."
Before Mo Yunjing could even show a look of confusion, An Kang had already recounted everything he'd seen a year ago.
As a matter of fact, he had really witnessed with his own eyes how the Empress poisoned the Fourth Princess a year ago.
He saw the maidservant beside the Fourth Princess kneeling before the Empress, reporting to her about the chronic poison she had been giving to the Fourth Princess over the years. The last dose of poison was personally given to the Fourth Princess by the Empress that day.
And the Fourth Princess had no children, all because of the Empress. The maidservant beside the Fourth Princess had served her for many years, but she was a person of the Empress!
Over the years, I've been by Fourth Princess's side, watching her, secretly giving her abortion pills, and poisoning her with slow-acting toxins, making her weaker each day.
Although the Fourth Princess had consulted many physicians, imperial doctors, and itinerant healers, none could determine she had been poisoned. The "divine doctors" brought by the Fourth Prince also failed to diagnose what was wrong with the Fourth Princess's body.
It is known to all that the Fourth Princess's health has been deteriorating day by day, but no one can find a cure for her.
Until a year ago, she followed the emperor to the temple to pray for blessings and caught a cold. She fell seriously ill in the temple, and before the Fourth Prince could even arrive, the Fourth Princess Consort passed away.
Since it was common knowledge that the Fourth Princess was frail, no one questioned the fact that she died from a cold.
Perhaps even Empress Hu Jinfeng did not expect that the secret she had schemed for so many years would be overheard by a four or five-year-old monk.
Now, the little monk also told Mo Yunjing and An Xuetang about this.
After hearing An Kang's secret, An Xue Tang blinked her eyes and thought for a moment, " Tuanzi, what happened to the maidservants around the Fourth Princess after she died"
"Also died."
“...”
The murder must be the queen's doing.
An Xuetang glanced at Mo Yunjing, "A-Jing, what do you think about this Why did the Empress want to kill the Fourth Princess I remember you told me that the Empress has no children."
And the fact that Fourth Prince Mo Yunze's biological mother passed away when he was young, and he was raised by the current Empress, logically speaking, the Empress and he should have a good relationship. So why would the Empress target his wife
Mo Yunjing had a stoic expression as he slowly ladled congee for An Xuetang, speaking in a leisurely tone, "In the royal family, where are there truly good relationships"
The Empress had no children, and Mo Yunze was her only hope. However, her leniency towards Mo Yunze did not mean she would accept the princess he chose for himself.
An Xuetang narrowed her eyes, "What do you mean by that, A Jing Could it be that the Empress has always looked down on the Fourth Princess Consort, so she would resort to poisoning her What benefit would poisoning the Fourth Princess Consort bring her"
Mo Yunjing narrowed his eyes, glancing at An Xuetang meaningfully. “The Fourth Princess Consort is the niece of Noble Consort Li, and Noble Consort Li’s status is second only to the Empress. Since she entered the palace, the Emperor has hardly visited the Empress’s chambers.”
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Anshe Tang was speechless, "So the Empress acted on jealousy towards Noble Consort Li and attacked her niece"
"Besides this reason, Tangtang, think about it. If one day Mo Yunze truly becomes the emperor, and the Fourth Princess is rightfully crowned Empress, who would be in charge of the inner court"
"As for the Fourth Princess, even if such a day ever comes, wouldn't the current Empress become the Dowager Empress then Wouldn't the Dowager Empress have more power than the Empress"
"If the current Empress were Mo Yunze's biological mother, she might have the power to manage the palace. But she is only his foster mother, and Mo Yunze's feelings for her are just like that. When there is a conflict between her and the Fourth Princess, do you think Mo Yunze will side with her"
After Mo Yunjing's explanation, An Xuetang instantly understood. The Empress was afraid that the Fourth Princess would team up with Li Guifei to retaliate against her in the future.
It goes without saying that the Empress and Noble Consort Li have been engaged in a power struggle for years, accumulating plenty of grievances. If Lady Fourth was truly to become the mistress of the harem, with her blood relation to the Noble Consort Li, she would certainly protect her aunt. In that case, the Empress's situation would be dire.
One can't help but say, the current Empress is truly a far-sighted one. Every step she takes seems calculated for her future.
However, An Xuetang still didn't understand. She looked at Mo Yunjing blankly, "A-Jing, wasn't the Empress born a son before she became empress"
"No, she only gave birth to Mo Rongyan in her lifetime."
"Why did the Emperor make her his Empress"
"Perhaps she was thinking about something," Mo Yunjing sneered, "Just because she doesn't have a son."
"...."
An Xuetang was covered in black lines, what reason was this But she didn't want to care why she was sealed as empress now.
Then, Ajing, do you think what we have learned today can be used as leverage against the Empress
"Of course, but we need evidence."
The only maidservant who knew about it by Si Wangfei’s side has been silenced, and An Kang, a Buddhist disciple who overheard the conversation between the Empress and the maidservant, is indeed unable to get involved in this matter.
To prove that the Queen is the murderer of the Fourth Princess, he still needs to find evidence.
An Xuetang pursed her lips, "Well, let's find some evidence first."
Mo Yunjing pushed the porridge in front of her. "Eat. Leave this to me."
"Oh."
Mò Yún Jǐng also pushed another bowl of porridge to An Kāng's face, which made An Kāng very flattered. He looked up at Mò Yún Jǐng, but Mò Yún Jǐng gently stared at An Xuě Táng. Such a scene made him reluctant to break it.
He could only lower his head and silently drink the porridge in his bowl.
After dinner, Mo Yunjing and An Xuetang stayed quietly in the room, enjoying a rare peaceful afternoon.
Until the hour of sunset, the two people set off to return to Beijing.
To avoid the crowd's welcoming, Mo Yunjing had Eleven arrange for fake news to be spread among the city's populace, claiming that he and An Xue Tang were returning to the capital.
Eleven also arranged a carriage, putting on quite a show to make the people believe that An Xue Tang had already arrived.
So when Mo Yunjing brought An Xuetang into the capital this time, the common people on the street had already dispersed.
Entering the city, An Xuetang instantly felt this vibrant atmosphere.
Beijing... is indeed a prosperous place, with shops lining both sides of the streets.
The fading sunlight of dusk gently bathes the red-brick houses with green tiles or the brightly colored buildings with ornate eaves.
Such a scene added a touch of mist and poetry to the bustling evening view of the capital city.
An Xue Tang couldn't help but sigh, no wonder everyone yearned for the capital city, it turned out that this capital city... was truly worth yearning for.
But before she could appreciate anything, Ning'er rushed over on horseback, breathlessly saying, "My lord, my lady, there's a disaster! The Valley Master has disappeared."o soothe it. Ming Deng's internal energy was far superior to hers, so it didn't take nearly that long to pacify the blood gu within her.... nor would it have made things so difficult for herself all t...