King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 563 The Wrath of the Princess

Because he was worried about Daiyu, Baochai sat in the palace for a while, then told the queen and left.

With her was Zhu Yunsheng, while the two princesses stayed behind, and then they were summoned by Chen Zhi.

In fact, they didn't want to go, but Chen Zhi was both the sister-in-law and the prince's concubine, so of course she had to go if they couldn't afford to offend them.

Of course, Chen Zhi didn't embarrass them, she just wanted to talk to two people to cover up the embarrassment a little.

When Baochai arrived in the east hall, Daiyu was still sitting by the window weeping, and Zicuckoo was packing her luggage.

If she wanted to go back to Jinling, she had to report to the Queen for permission first, and then pack her luggage before it was too late.

It is actually very against the rules to clean things up in such a hurry. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is contempt of palace regulations.

"Stay back first!" Baochai said.

"Yes!" Zijuan realized what was going on and left.

Seeing Baochai and Zhu Yunsheng arriving, Daiyu also wiped her tears and stood up to salute.

After gesturing for her to sit down, Baochai asked, "Is your father sick?"

Daiyu nodded, tears falling down one after another, Baochai felt extremely distressed.

"You girl, you can recover by taking medicine, why are you so sad!"

"If you drag yourself down, won't you worry your father? How can he recover from his illness?"

Hearing Baochai's words, Dai Yufang said: "Sister Baochai, this time is different...my father has vomited blood and has been bedridden since the end of April!"

"A letter came from my aunt at home, saying that my father has run out of fuel and asked me to..."

At this point, Daiyu burst into tears. Now she just wants to return to her father as soon as possible.

Lin Ruhai was in good health before going to Jinling, but this was based on previous cultivation and not being tired from paperwork and struggles.

The current situation is that the emperor sent him to Jinling to supervise Zhu Jingyuan, who was reorganizing the city's shipping department. His work intensity and pressure were by no means ordinary.

In just two or three months, his health was in unbearable condition and was even worse than before when he was in office.

All because Lin Ruhai did not want to be Zhu Jingyuan's friend, so he became the latter's enemy at every turn.

Baochai comforted and replied: "This matter cannot be rushed. I will report it to the Queen first, and it will not be too late to leave the capital..."

"Yeah!" Daiyu nodded.

After talking for a while, they finally persuaded Daiyu. Baochaifang and Zhu Yunsheng returned to the main hall. After all, today's theme was to talk to the queen.

In the past two years, the Queen felt more and more lack of energy, so in the later period, others basically said that she was listening.

"Okay...that's it for today. Princess, please go back!"

"Yes!" Yuanchun answered very wittily.

According to the rank, of course the prince walked at the front, then the two princes and concubines, and finally the princess and the princesses.

After walking out of the hall, Baochai said: "Sister-in-law, please go back first, and I'll go talk to Sheng'er!"

She didn't want to talk to Zhu Yunsheng, she just wanted to stay and help Daiyu ask the queen to be kind and allow her to go back and take care of her father.

Crown Princess Yuanchun didn't know about this. She was going back to her mansion to entertain everyone, so she didn't want to ask more questions.

After saying goodbye to Baochai simply, Yuan Chun led everyone to leave. On the contrary, Chen Zhi stayed behind and did not go out with Yuan Chun.

"Sister... look at your cousin, she is so proud now that she doesn't even care about you and me!" Chen Zhi sighed with emotion.

Baochai replied calmly: "I don't understand what my sister-in-law said. The Crown Princess has not forgotten the rewards during the festival, so how can she say she doesn't take us into consideration!"

"Girl, people's hearts are unpredictable, how do you know what she is thinking!"

Looking at Baochai on the side, Chen Zhi said slowly: "Let's just talk about the grievances between you and Jia Baoyu, and the grievances between Lao Shisan and Jia Zhen... If you are not close, you have to be careful!"

Although she was trying to stir up trouble, she was also telling the truth.

These two things are indeed a bitter feud between the two families. Although it is not a matter now, when Yuanchun becomes queen in the future, who can guarantee that she will not settle old scores.

Baochai is a smart person, and Chen Zhi is sure that she can think of this, so she is not afraid that she will not break up with Yuan Chun.

In fact, Chen Zhi made a miscalculation. Baochai and Yuanchun have never been of the same mind, not now or in the future.

"Sixth Sister-in-law, the Crown Princess understands justice well and would not be so unwise!" Baochai remained calm.

"Hmph... If you are willing to believe her, I'm afraid you will regret it in the future!"

Seeing Chen Zhi's expression of hatred for steel, Baochai just felt funny in her heart... Could it be that if I obey you in everything, I won't regret it in the future?

How did she, a person with such a vicious mind, get the confidence to think that she would be more worthy of getting close to than Yuanchun?

"After all, the crown princess and I are cousins, but we are the sixth sister-in-law... We must do more good deeds, otherwise we will cause trouble!"

"Sister-in-law Six, please take care of yourself, my sister is leaving!"

After bowing and saluting, Baochai walked away with a gentle and distant attitude.

It's childish for you to want to stay out of the matter... Looking at Baochai's leaving figure, Chen Zhi sneered at the corner of her mouth.

After Baochai entered the East Palace, he and Zhu Yunsheng led Daiyu to the main hall of Kunning Palace to express his love to the queen.

Daiyu didn't speak during the whole process. Zhu Yunsheng was mainly talking to the queen, and Baochai beside her would interrupt from time to time.

Yang Qingyin had some impression of Lin Ruhai and knew that he could be considered a loyal minister.

After finally resigning and recuperating, he collapsed again just after going to Jinling, and was still critically ill... This made Yang Qingyin not know what to say.

It is difficult to be a loyal minister of the emperor... Yang Qingyin thought.

"My father is critically ill and it is natural to serve him the decoction... Pack your things and set off as soon as possible!"

After saying this, Yang Qingyin added: "If you need anything, just tell the Shang Palace Bureau... Since you are an errand in the palace, the palace will naturally not treat you badly!"

At this time, Daiyu knew it was time to speak.

I saw her kowtow to the ground, and then burst into tears and said: "The Queen's heavenly grace is so great, and my daughter will never be able to repay it even if she dies!"

Yang Qingyin smiled. She actually liked Daiyu, a smart girl.

"Okay... there is no guarantee of death. Take good care of your father and come back soon after he recovers. This will be your reward for me!"

These words did not come from the Queen, they were clearly from a kind and loving elder, so Daiyu was even more moved.

"Go, go!" the queen said kindly.

"Yes!"

So several people bowed and were about to leave, and then heard the queen say: "Baochai stays!"

Baochai had no choice but to stay, and Zhu Yunsheng and Daiyu left.

"How's your appetite lately?"

"Is it easy to move around?"

"What else is missing in the house?"

Among all the daughters-in-law, the Queen really only asked Baochai these questions.

Baochai answered one by one, naturally speaking in the best light. What she was afraid of was that the queen was not in good health.

"Don't worry too much about things in the house. Nothing can compare to the child in your belly..."

"Don't be anxious when something happens, and don't get angry because of it. Everything should be done more slowly..."

Baochai could be very sure that the person in front of her was not the empress of the Ming Dynasty, but her mother-in-law who was easy to get along with. Of course, this is also due to her ability to manage. She is neither too flattering like Chen Zhi nor too distant like Yuan Chun.

To grasp the distance, we can definitely talk about metaphysics, but Baochai himself can't figure it out anyway.

After being cared for by the queen and caring for the queen in turn, Baochai said goodbye and left, and came to the East Hall again.

Several palace maids packed their things together. Daiyu quickly packed her luggage and was even ready to set off now.

"How do you get to Jinling?"

Daiyu replied: "The letter said that some clan brothers have come to meet me. Now I am waiting at the house in the capital. They will escort me home!"

"When do you plan to leave?"

Daiyu replied: "Let's set off today!"

Nodding, Baochai said: "Then you come out of the palace with me, and I will give you a ride!"

"Yeah!" Of course Daiyu was willing.

So the two of them left the East Hall without saying much and walked hand in hand towards Donghua Gate.

During the journey, Baochai told Daiyu a lot of things, and it was rare in the world for sisters to have such a deep love.

After leaving the palace, Baochai used his own guard of honor to send Daiyu home all the way, and then returned to the palace.

After entering the palace, Baochai also felt tired. After a simple wash, he was about to rest. At this time, Ying'er came forward to report that Mrs. Chen, the wife of the Zhenguo general, wanted to see her.

In the current era of downgrading to nobility, a Zhengyipinzhenguo general is considered a high-ranking nobility within the clan, and Baochai only knows one whose wife's surname is Chen.

"What is she here for?"

"I have something important to report to the princess!" Ying'er replied.

As for what the important matter was, she obviously didn't know.

Although Baochai wanted to take a rest, Baochai decided to meet him.

"Tell her to come in!"

"Yes!"

This Chen family was one generation older than Baochai, and his father-in-law was the eighth son of the ancestor of the family. He was only a concubine, so he was named the county king.

When it was passed down to her generation, she became the general of the country.

Mrs. Chen, who was in her forties, showed some shrewdness and didn't care about the false courtesy of seniority. When she came to Baochai, she kowtowed and paid homage.

"Kowtow to the princess!"

"Auntie, there's no need to be polite... wake up quickly!" Baochai waved his hand casually.

After Ms. Chen stood up, she motioned for her to sit aside, and then asked, "Auntie, why are you here?"

Taking the tea cup handed by the maid, Chen said with a smile: "This... the princess knows that I am stupid, so if I have anything to say, I will say it directly..."

Of course it's not that Chen is stupid, but she knows that Baochai can't be fooled by playing tricks, so she might as well express her intention directly.

"We are all one family, just say what you want!" Baochai said with a smile.

"Early this morning, relatives in Yanshan sent word that they were in trouble..."

As soon as Baochai heard that there was trouble in Yanshan, she knew that she wanted to use Zhu Jinghong to get into trouble.

Baochai did not refuse directly. She wanted to listen to the other party's conditions first. If it was suitable, she might not be unable to help.

Observing the change in Baochai's expression, Chen continued: "It is said that at the beginning of this month, rebels from the White Lotus Sect sneaked into Prince Yan's Mansion with the intention of assassinating His Highness Prince Xiang..."

"what?"

Baochai was so surprised that he stood up directly. This move directly frightened the maids on the left and right.

Fortunately, Baochai also knew that this was inappropriate, so he sat back down with the help of the maid.

Mrs. Chen was also frightened, so she quickly explained: "Princess, please don't worry, these robbers were all taken away by the guards, and not even a hair on the prince's head was hurt!"

Hearing this, Baochai finally felt a lot more at ease, and then she asked attentively: "So you came here, what else do you want to say?"

Mrs. Chen took a deep breath, and then replied: "Someone from Yan Fan is involved in this matter. It is not a pity for these people to die, but the others in Yan Fan are innocent..."

"They have always known that the princess has a compassionate heart, so they want to ask the princess to come to the rescue. They are willing..."

Before Mrs. Chen could finish her words, Baochai scolded: "I think you are out of your mind. How many benefits they have given you, to make you so stupid that you can speak for those who are working in cahoots with the rebels!"

The White Lotus Sect rebelled and assassinated the prince, and people from Yan Fan acted as internal agents. Baochai knew how serious this case was as soon as he heard about it.

Not to mention that these people wanted to harm her husband, she would not intervene even if Zhu Jinghong was not involved. After all, the nature of this kind of thing was too bad.

In Baochai's rage, Mrs. Chen was so frightened that she slipped off her chair and knelt on the ground without daring to get up.

"I don't think I heard what you said today, get out of here!" Baochai scolded.

"Yes...yes...my wife is resigning!"

Mrs. Chen almost rolled out and crawled out. She was really frightened just now, and even left the palace with lingering fears.

I won't get into trouble for this... After getting on the carriage, Mrs. Chen murmured in her heart.

What happened today was something she came here on her own initiative, just for the ten thousand taels of silver promised by Zhu Yibin and his son. Even her husband didn't know about it.

"I'm so confused..." Chen couldn't help but slap himself.

With an uneasy heart, Mrs. Chen left in the carriage, while Baochai called Deng An to him.

"I heard that the prince was assassinated in Prince Yan's Mansion?"

Zhu Jinghong met the assassin. Deng An knew about it, but he had not yet entered Prince Yan's Mansion at that time, and the culprit was caught in advance.

"Is this happening? These thieves really deserve to be killed!" Deng An was filled with indignation.

"Go to Dongchang and Beizhen Fusi to inquire about the situation, and report back as soon as you find out!"

"Slave, go now!" Deng An immediately accepted the order.

The Jin Yiwei were investigating the case, so Deng An went directly to Beizhen Fusi, and then found Li Qingxiang, a fellow commander.

Deng An came on behalf of Prince Xiang's Mansion, and Li Qingxiang chose to receive him personally.

But hearing what Deng An asked made Li Qingxiang horrified.

This case is still kept confidential in accordance with the emperor's decree.

Even if the paper can't contain the fire, it shouldn't be broken through so quickly, unless someone deliberately leaks the secret.

The emperor strictly ordered it to be kept secret, but the secret was leaked on the same day. Of course, Li Qingxiang would feel uneasy.

In the past two years, Beizhen Fusi has administered thousands of offices, and a lot of things have happened, big and small. He, a fellow commander, has been very unstable.

Therefore, he was focused on stability and tried his best to avoid any accidents.

Now that such a problem occurs, Li Qingxiang is very angry, but he can't show it to Deng An.

"Eunuch Deng, how did you learn about this?"

Deng An did not reply, but asked: "It seems that this is really happening? Is our prince still okay?"

"I'm fine, but I don't know how you learned about this?" Li Qingxiang still asked.

After confirming that Zhu Jinghong was fine, Deng An revealed the circumstances of Mr. Chen's visit, which made Li Qingxiang feel a little more at ease.

(End of this chapter)