After reading the whole family's minds, the eldest daughter awakened

Chapter 73 The relationship between the imperial concubine and Prince Rui

"This is the moment I have been waiting for. You have done a good job. I will not treat you badly when I ascend to the throne of God."

"Master, I have nothing to ask for, I just hope that I can take revenge myself when the time comes."

"Okay, I promise you, go back and don't make that old guy suspicious."

"Yes."

Concubine Jing retreated. Under the illumination of the candlelight, Huangfu Chenyang's handsome face showed a sinister look that he had never seen before.

"Zhou Mei, I will take back the humiliation I suffered from you with all my money and profits."

The news that the imperial concubine was banned soon spread to the previous dynasty. The Zhou family and their supporters could no longer remain angry and went to Wen'an Hou's Mansion to inquire about the situation.

Marquis Wen'an was just a businessman before. Although he had been in the officialdom for many years, he only relied on Concubine Zhou.

Now that the imperial concubine was out of favor, he immediately became confused.

The living room of Marquis Wen'an's Mansion was full of people. The expressions on their faces were uniform, they were all anxious.

"Marquis Wen'an, what should we do now? The Holy One has begun to suppress us intentionally or unintentionally."

"Yes, why did the imperial concubine make His Majesty angry?"

Although these people are attached to the Zhou family, they still hate the imperial concubine for her suicide behavior over the years. Such a hand of cards was beaten to pieces by herself.

Marquis Wen'an had scolded Zhou Mei a thousand times in his heart, but he still understood one thing. The Zhou family's current wealth was all due to his daughter.

"It's useless to blame Concubine Zhou now. Let's quickly find a way to overcome the current difficulties."

"That's right. Why don't we collectively plead for the noble concubine and ask His Majesty to spare the noble concubine this time out of consideration for many years of friendship."

"This is a good idea, but I have a worry. Your Majesty has doted on the imperial concubine for so many years. He did even more outrageous things before and was not willing to punish her. Why is he grounding her this time?

If we rashly plead for mercy, will it make His Majesty even more angry and implicate more? "

"Your concerns are reasonable, so we can't sit still and wait for death."

The room full of ministers discussed and discussed, but in the end they still couldn't decide what to do.

Just then, Marquis Wen'an's steward came to report that the homing pigeon had returned.

The homing pigeons mentioned by the butler were carefully trained and specially used to carry messages between Marquis Wen'an and his concubine.

Marquis Wen'an was immediately overjoyed, "It must be the imperial concubine who has spread the news. I will go and have a look now."

Others were also happy and followed him out one after another.

A group of people arrived under the eaves of the study room, where a white pigeon was combing its feathers with its beak.

Marquis Wen'an raised his hand and took off the bamboo tube tied to the pigeon's leg, and pulled out a note from it.

Others came over to look at it, wanting to know what was written on it.

"Everyone, please come to the study with me."

After entering the study, Marquis Wen An dropped some special liquid on the note, and soon, a line of small words appeared on it.

After reading the above content, Marquis Wen'an lit the note on the candle.

After destroying the note, the others couldn't help but ask.

"Master Marquis, why does the noble concubine want to see Prince Rui?"

The original content of the note was: Find a way for me to meet Prince Rui.

This directly confused Wen An Houwen, because he didn't know either.

Before Concubine Zhou entered the palace, he only knew how to do business. Later, when his daughter became successful, he was named Marquis Wen'an.

He has just been enjoying the blessings these years. As for other things, he really doesn't know much about them.

"I'm not sure about that either. Anyway, just do as she says."

"Master Marquis, Prince Rui has been suppressing us since he came back from recuperation. Now that the noble concubine is being left out, I guess he is following his wishes."

"What I'm saying is that maybe he may not be willing to see the imperial concubine unless..."

"Unless what?" Seeing everyone looking at him, the Minister of Rites cleared his throat and asked Wen Anhou a question.

"Master Marquis, how did the noble concubine enter the palace at that time?"

When asked about this, Marquis Wen An held his chin and thought carefully for a while before saying.

"That was more than ten years ago. I had already established a firm foothold in the capital, so I picked up my wife and daughter.

It was that year that my Meier was seen by the Holy Emperor who visited incognito and fell in love at first sight, so he took her directly into the palace.

As you all know what happened later, she continued to be favored and became the most favored concubine in the harem. "

After listening to Marquis Wen'an's story, the Minister of Rites raised a question again.

"Master Marquis, before you brought the concubine to the capital, where did she and her wife live?"

"My wife is from Southern Xinjiang, and Meier lived with her in Southern Xinjiang until she was fifteen years old."

The Minister of Rites nodded enigmatically, while the others were confused.

"Master Shangshu, please stop showing off. What is going on?"

"According to my analysis, during those years in southern Xinjiang, the imperial concubine and Prince Rui should have had contact, and it was Prince Rui who was behind the imperial concubine's entry into the palace."

"You mean, Prince Rui is actually the concubine's backer?"

"No way, Prince Rui is suppressing Mei'er everywhere. It doesn't look like he's in the same group."

Marquis Wen'an was the first to express doubts about this guess.

"Master Marquis, you don't understand this. Prince Rui is just doing this to deceive others."

Others nodded.

Marquis Wen'an was dubious when he heard it, but seeing that everyone else thought it was reasonable, he also believed it.

"If this is really the case, it would be easy to handle. I will go to Prince Rui's Mansion for help now."

"Master Marquis, remember to bring some generous gifts when you go. Since you are asking for help, you must keep your posture low."

"I understand, please wait for my news."

Marquis Wen'an hurriedly ordered people to go down and prepare gifts. He wanted to visit Prince Rui's mansion in person.

In Prince Rui's Mansion, Prince Rui and Huangfu Weihao were playing chess with him. After listening to the butler's words, he dropped the white piece in his hand and said lightly to let him in.

Soon, the fat Marquis Wen'an appeared in front of Prince Rui, followed by several servants.

The boys all carried expensive gifts in their hands.

"Your Majesty, you are in good health recently. I have brought you some small gifts, please accept them."

In front of Huangfu Weihao, Zhou Boyuan did not dare to call himself a prince.

"There is no need for gifts. The Marquis is here today, but do you have anything to do with me?"

Marquis Wen'an sat on the stone chair opposite Prince Rui and hesitated for a while before speaking.

"Your Majesty, you should have heard about the imperial concubine."

Prince Rui nodded, "Well, this matter has caused a big fuss. It's hard for me not to know about it even if I don't know. The imperial concubine has indeed gone too far this time."

Marquis Wen'an was a little embarrassed. He still understood his daughter's virtues.

But the problem now is that if she falls, the Zhou family will also die.

"Your Majesty, your concubine has sent a letter. She wants to see you. Do you agree?"

Prince Rui's finger paused for a moment, and then he lowered it steadily, "What does she want from me?"

Marquis Wen'an did not dare to express their speculation directly, so he had to change his explanation.

"My lord, you are the only one who can save my little girl now. Please help me."

If Concubine Zhou had favored her so much before, Zhou Boyuan would not be so cowardly. Now that the situation has reversed, he must be humble enough.

(End of this chapter)