Everything starts from Menghualu

Chapter 428 Undercurrent
"Although I don't know why you said that, don't worry, I know, I will remember what you said in the future." Jiang Xuehui said

"Well, okay, then I'm relieved. Okay, I've said everything I need to say. I'll go back first. You should also prepare yourself and don't think too much." Jiang Xue Ning said

After she finished speaking, she stood up and left. After she left, Jiang Xuehui's face showed some emotions that she had not shown before, but outsiders could not see them.

The next day Jiang Xue Ning got up very early, but she soon realized that she no longer had to go back to the palace, and would never have to do so in the future, so she became a little confused for a moment.

But she soon became happy, because she didn't have to go back to the palace, which meant that she didn't have to be so cautious. At this time, she suddenly remembered that she had not prepared a gift for Yan Lin yet.

So she packed up and went out. Halfway through, the carriage suddenly stopped. Only then did she realize that she was outside Zhou Yinzhi's house.

"Second Miss, the situation is urgent. I can only use this method. Please forgive me." Zhou Yinzhi said

"Stop talking about this, tell me what happened?" Jiang Xuening said directly

"Second Miss, this is what happened. Recently, I suddenly discovered that Prince Linzi frequently went to the Yan family, and basically he didn't go to see the prince, but to see Lord Yan." Zhou Yinzhi said

"What? Is there such a thing? Are you telling the truth?" Jiang Xuening asked directly

"It's absolutely true, Second Miss. Every word I said is absolutely true." Zhou Yinzhi said

"Okay, then let me ask you, besides you, does anyone else know about this?" Jiang Xue Ning said

"Second Miss, I can only say that for now, only the two of us know about this, but this kind of thing probably can't be kept secret for long, after all, King Lin Ziran's schedule is there." Zhou Yinzhi said directly

After hearing this, Jiang Xuening did not speak for a while, because she knew very well that Zhou Yinzhi was right. Now that Prince Linzi was going to the Yan family, he could use his emotional injury as a shield.

But as time goes on, it will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the Xue family. What's more, Zhou Yinzhi in front of him will take the initiative to report this matter to Cao Cheng in a few days.

You could say that she didn't have much time left. Thinking of this, she said directly, "Okay, I understand. I want to know how many days you can delay?"

"Well, well, Second Miss, you know me, me?" Zhou Yinzhi hesitated.

"Three days. I only need three days. This news must not be leaked out within three days. How about it? Can you do it?" Jiang Xuening said directly.

"Okay, I understand. Please rest assured, Miss, I promise to keep this news a secret for three days. However, after three days, I will have to report this to Lord Dingyuan." Zhou Yinzhi said

"Okay, then it's settled. I'll go to the Yan family now." Jiang Xuening said and left.

Zhou Yinzhi looked at his departing back and felt a little uneasy in his heart, but he shook his head to drive away the feeling.

At this time, Jiang Xuening was urging the coachman to go quickly to the Yan family. When Yan Lin learned that she was coming, he immediately came out to greet her.

"Ningning, why didn't you tell me you were coming so I could prepare in advance." Yan Lin said
"Why, can't I just come? Then I can leave now?" Jiang Xue Ning said

"Hey, no, no, no, look at you, why are you so irritable?" Yan Lin said
"Okay, okay, I was just kidding. Let me in now. Don't stand there." Jiang Xuening said

After hearing this, Yan Lin naturally hurriedly pulled Jiang Xue Ning inside. After they sat in a pavilion, Jiang Xue Ning asked, "Yan Lin, I heard that King Linzi has been here many times recently?"

"Hmm? Even you have heard about it? Yes, he did come here many times, and you know the reason. Wasn't he injured? He came to me to drink to relieve his sorrow." Yan Lin said
"Drinking to drown your sorrows? I'm afraid it's not that simple, right? Isn't there some other reason?" Jiang Xue Ning said

"Hmm? Ningning, what are you talking about? Have you heard anything else?" Yan Lin asked

"Of course. I also heard that when King Lin Ziran came, he didn't see you, but went to see the Marquis instead. And this happened more than once or twice. Is this true?" Jiang Xuening said seriously.

"Ningning, how did you know? Who told you?" Yan Lin asked

"Who else could it be? Of course it's Zhou Yinzhi. I say you are too careless. How could you let him know? Have you forgotten his identity?"

"He's not just my driver, he's also a lackey of the Xingwu Guards and a spy for the Xue family. Why aren't you on guard against him?" Jiang Xuening said

"This, I've actually been prepared, but I didn't expect it to happen again. Okay, Ningning, just tell me directly, what exactly does he want?" Yan Lin said directly
"Hey, he has promised me to keep it secret for three days. After three days, he will tell Cao Cheng, so no matter what you do, you still have three days." "It's hard to say what will happen after this time. After all, the relationship between Cao Cheng and King Linzi is not very good." Jiang Xue Ning said

"Three days? Well, I understand Ningning. In fact, even though he comes so often, we have already said what we want to say. Some things don't take too long." Yan Lin said
"Well, then I'm relieved. But, have you really thought it through? Are you really going to help him? Are you sure that the Xue family won't affect him?" Jiang Xue Ning said

"Maybe in the past, but not now, at least not before he ascends the throne. What did you say about what happened after he ascended the throne? We can only tell when the time comes." Yan Lin said
After hearing this, Jiang Xuening understood that Yan Lin was right. Thinking back to Shen Jie in his previous life, he had changed a lot after ascending the throne.

Maybe after this person ascends the throne, there will be great changes.

"Okay Ningning, you came here in such a hurry, you must be hungry now, right? Come, let's eat first and talk while we eat." Yan Lin said
Jiang Xuening did not refuse after hearing this, so Yan Lin quickly ordered his servants to prepare.

At the same time, Zhou Yinzhi had already met Cao Cheng and told him the news.

"Hmm? Has Jiang Xuening gone to the Yan family? It seems like it's time for you to go back. There will probably be some action in five days at most. Be careful." Cao Cheng said
"Yes, thank you for your reminder, My Lord. I will take my leave now." After hearing this, Zhou Yinzhi naturally knelt on one knee to salute, and then withdrew.

After he left, Cao Cheng did not stay for long, but went straight back to the mansion. However, he did not go to see his adoptive father, but went straight back to his room.

Time passed quickly and it was already the fourth day. After court was dismissed, he went directly to his adoptive father's room.

"What did you say? King Linzi actually met Yan Mu frequently? What does he want to do? What does he want to do? Is he crazy?" Xue Yuan said angrily.
"Foster father, I have told you long ago that you should not go too far. Did you see this? This is the result. Shen Jie is obviously very dissatisfied with the Xue family." Cao Cheng said
"Jianwei, I know, I know, but what happened back then was also forced by the situation, and now the overall situation has been decided, so don't talk about it anymore." Xue Yuandao
"Foster father, don't worry. It's just taking a concubine. It's no big deal. You don't have to worry so much. Just think about what we should do." Cao Cheng said
"Well, Jianwei, I know you are angry, but now is not the time to be angry. You are my son, we are a family, and we should work together right now." Xue Yuan said
"Foster father, of course I know this, otherwise I would not have come back to tell you. Foster father, if you let me tell you, then I will just go all out and get rid of the Yan family and Shen Jie together."

"Anyway, because of your actions, His Majesty's attitude towards Shen Jie is much worse than before. If we take the initiative, His Majesty will definitely be willing." Cao Cheng said
"No, Your Majesty has no heirs. The only legitimate heir in the royal family is Prince Linzi. He cannot die. Even if Your Majesty punishes him, it will be nothing in the end." Xue Yuandao
"Foster father, there is nothing we can do. After all, many things are beyond our control. Of course, it is not impossible. We still have one last trick, which is to get rid of the Yan family.

"As long as the Yan family falls, Shen Jie will naturally come back." Cao Cheng said
"Well, you are right. As long as the Yan family is gone, Shen Jie will still be obedient. But what should we do? Without solid evidence, it will be difficult to deal with the Yan family." Xue Yuandao
"Father, I don't know about that. If you want to deal with Shen Jie as well, you can just tell His Majesty that they are colluding with each other."

But if we want to remove Shen Jie now, it will be hard to find an excuse. "Cao Cheng said
"Okay, I understand, Jianwei, you go back first, let me think about it." Xue Yuan said
After hearing this, Cao Cheng naturally clasped his fists in salute, then turned and left. After coming out of his adoptive father's study, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He did it on purpose just now. After all, he knew very well that someone would hand a knife to his adoptive father soon, and he would take action immediately.

There will be no need to deal with Shen Jie at that time. I am so hostile to Shen Jie today. I think they will not call me over when they take action.

And in fact it is true. At this moment, Xue Yuan really considered the situation of his adopted son. In fact, judging from the current situation.

Cao Cheng, the adopted son, has become somewhat uncontrollable and should have been dealt with directly, but now he has become the son-in-law of the emperor and has a certain prestige in the army.

This made Xue Yuan afraid to take any action and he could only maintain the status quo.

The next morning, the entire Xingwuwei was mobilized, but it was obvious that the result was destined to be disappointing, after all, three full days had passed.

These three days were enough for the Yan family to cover up any clues, so the Xingwuwei's high-profile action could only end up with a whimper.

In fact, Xue Yuan had already had a premonition about this. After all, if the Yan family was really that easy to deal with, it would not have been delayed until today.

But at this moment, he suddenly received a letter, a letter that made him uneasy.

He looked at the letter over and over again, analyzing it carefully word by word, pacing back and forth in the study, and did not stop until dawn.

At this time, Xie Wei was also in trouble.

"What did you say? Why would they move around? The prince had already informed them before I came. Without me, they would never have moved around." Xie Wei said
"Sir, they did move, and it wasn't just one or two people, but many, even the palace was in action," Dao Qin said.
"Huh? Even the palace has been mobilized? It seems that Wang Ye is worried and sent someone here. I'm afraid that the only person who could be sent by the prince at this time is that person." Xie Wei said
"Xie Wei, you are not talking about that old guy Gongyi, are you? If it is him, you have to be careful. The prince sent him here at this time, and he definitely has bad intentions." Lu Xian said
"Of course I know, but we don't know where they are right now. Daoqin, go find them. I want to meet them and have a good chat with them." Xie Wei said
"What? You said you want to meet that old guy? I say, you must be cautious. That old guy is definitely well prepared this time, so don't be careless." Lu Xian said
"Don't worry, I know what to do. As for you, I heard that you have been visiting the third daughter of the You family frequently recently. What are you planning?" Xie Wei said
"What can I do? I only met her because of you. If you hadn't asked me to investigate Jiang Xuening's business, how would I have come into contact with her?" Lu Xian said
"We were just talking nicely, why are you talking about something else? I won't say any more. Go and do your work. This is a time of trouble, so you must be careful." Lu Xian said
"Okay, okay, I'll go. Don't worry, I'll be careful." Lu Xian said
Xie Wei’s years of preparation were not in vain. He found the person in a few days, so he went to the dilapidated temple with his sword, music, and books.

"Mr. Gongyi, I haven't seen you for many years. Are you well?" Xie Wei said
"Haha, thanks to you, I am so old, but I still have to come here. What do you think I can do?" Gong Yicheng said with a smile

"Haha, Mr. Gongyi, are you blaming me? Yes, it's my fault. I wonder if the prince asked you to come here, but what are your instructions?" Xie Wei said
"It's not really an order, but because you haven't made any progress, the prince sent me to check on you, to see what you are doing, and to see if you are trustworthy." Gong Yicheng said

"Sir, I have been in the capital for these years and I have never forgotten the prince's teachings. I think about how to complete my mission every day." Xie Wei said
"Really? I don't think so. As far as I know, you have disrupted the Xue family's operations several times. It doesn't seem like you want to complete the mission."

"It seems like he is still thinking of the old relationship. Do you have any explanation for this?" Gong Yicheng asked directly.
"Sir, you are wronging me. Why would I do this? If it weren't for my adoptive father's words, I would have died a long time ago. Why would I still care about our old relationship?" Xie Wei said
"Hmph, that would be best, but it doesn't matter what you think. From now on, I will do this mission, and you just stay hidden." Gong Yicheng said

(End of this chapter)