Resourceful beauty

Chapter 257 Clues

After Zheng Ping left, the more Fang Ruxuan thought about it, the more she felt that Xing Zhuo was not simple.

When I was in Dayuan that day, I knew about Xing Zhuo from Concubine Yun. Concubine Yun said that Xing Zhuo was her cousin. She is also from the Wang family, but Concubine Yun's mother is actually an aunt of the Yun family, and she has no status yet.

But now that Zheng Ping explained it in such detail, Fang Ruxuan seemed to understand a little bit.

Concubine Yun and Xing Zhuo's relationship, presumably, was discussed from her mother and Xing Zhuo's biological mother. In this way, it really has nothing to do with the Marquis of Chang'an.

In Shangyang City, Fang Ruxuan had heard about the Lin'an Hou Mansion, Zhongshan Hou Mansion, and other major families from Chu Yuan or the people in the palace, but the Chang'an Hou Mansion was an exception. In short, thinking about it, King Yao valued Xing Zhuo so much, to the Marquis of Chang'an, it was equivalent to a slap in the face, but they couldn't fight against the person who slapped him in the face.

In the future, the higher Xing Zhuo climbed, the more people in the Marquis of Chang'an would feel more uncomfortable, right?

The world's ultimate clan family background, as long as someone in the family is an official in the court, even if it is a distant relative, they will be involved and become a side branch at the entrance of that population, but they don't know what happened back then to make the 15-year-old Xing Zhuo wanted to break away from the Marquis of Chang'an even though he would destroy himself for the rest of his life.

However, it is probably another extremely sad past event.

Thinking about it this way, and thinking about Xing Zhuo's current achievements, Fang Ruxuan felt even more embarrassed.

It's very cold at the top, and when he is lonely, he doesn't even have a family member to rest and rely on. This is another kind of suffering, right?

Sure enough, if there is a loss, there will be a gain, and if there is a gain, there will be a loss.

However, such a person has no personal relationship with the courtiers, but has some unknown friendship with Chu Yuan. Fang Ruxuan felt very lucky. For a while, she became more and more interested in how Chu Yuan managed to win over Xing Zhuo.

In the afternoon, the sun was shining brightly. Leaning on the soft couch by the window, her body was warmed by the sun. Fang Ruxuan felt a little drowsy.

But the cotton robe in her hand was only half made, thinking that Chu Yuan would be back soon, Fang Ruxuan forced herself to continue sewing, and after a while, she heard voices in the yard.

Immediately, Ding Xiang came in to answer, saying that Chun Nier was here, and Fang Ruxuan couldn't help but put down her work.

"My servant greets the Crown Princess..."

She bent down and saluted, then got up again, and saw Chun Nier's face showing some uncontrollable excitement.

Fang Ruxuan pointed to the little girl in front of her to signal her to sit down, and asked, "What's wrong?"

"The slave girl found a maidservant who used to serve in the Wanfu Palace at the Leng Palace. Presumably, she can learn a lot of old things about Concubine Ning before she left."

Chun Nier said.

"Have you served in Wanfu Palace in the past?"

Fang Ruxuan looked hesitant, "After the accident, didn't all the palace servants in Wanfu Palace be executed? How did she escape this calamity?"

Chun Nier moved her body a little uneasy, "The man's name is Huilan, and he served by the side of Concubine Ning. A few days before the accident in Wanfu Palace, Huilan disappeared. Concubine Ning also reported to the queen, the queen They sent people to search everywhere in the palace, but they couldn't find her. At that time, they thought she had lost her life by falling into a lake or a well or something. When something happened to Wanfu Palace, all the palace people were executed. I just found her in an abandoned palace in Lenggong, where she was imprisoned with her hands and feet bound."

"Because she was not in the Wanfu Palace when the accident happened, she escaped unharmed. After that, she was arranged to serve those former concubines in the cold palace. Counting it now, it has been more than 20 years."

Chun Nier couldn't hide her excitement as she spoke, as if the appearance of Huilan could clear up the wrongdoing of Concubine Ning.

"Oh? Then where did you meet her?"

Fang Ruxuan asked with some doubts.

Chun Nier replied calmly: "Yesterday, when the servants took turns to go to the clothing bureau to find the old man to talk to, she saw her flirting with a little palace maid. It was only later that I learned that the little palace maid belonged to her." Sister, she just entered the palace this year. If it wasn't for this, the servants would not be able to know that she is still alive."

Fang Ruxuan nodded, and sat down without saying a word, Chun Nier sat quietly, for a while, raised her eyes to look at Fang Ruxuan, but saw that she was looking at her fixedly, Chun Nier was startled, Pretending to be calm, he lowered his head.

"Okay, I see, you go back first. I will send someone to investigate Hui Lan's side. Be careful, so that no one will be caught."

Fang Ruxuan said.

"Yes, slaves obey."

Chun Nier left in response.

Seeing Chun Nier's back going away, Fang Ruxuan's eyes had a look of deep thinking: the person behind finally couldn't stand it anymore and was about to jump out?
However, at this moment, Fang Ruxuan was even more curious about how Concubine Fanggui found out that something was wrong with Chun Nier.

If she had known that something was wrong with Chun Nier and still kept her by her side, then what would Concubine Fang Gui plan to do?
The questions in her heart were one after another, but Fang Ruxuan was thinking at this moment whether she should go along with the flow and meet that Hui Lan and see what she had to say.

But before Fang Ruxuan could make a move, the news from ahead instantly disrupted Fang Ruxuan's thoughts.

On the sixth day of November, Suiyang sent a report from Babaili, saying that the prince and his party were ambushed by bandits in the mountainous area of ​​Suiyang, and the prince disappeared and his whereabouts are unknown.

When they received the report, the Suiyang government said that they had sent more people to search for a day and a night, but to no avail. Knowing that the matter was no longer under their control, they submitted the report and asked the court for reinforcements.

Even if King Yao sent someone to lead troops to Suiyang, Fang Ruxuan's heart was instantly disturbed.

However, this time, she didn't let the panic and worry disturb her reason like before. When she calmed down, Fang Ruxuan couldn't help but feel that there were too many strange things in this matter.

First of all, Chu Yuan went to bring five hundred light cavalry. These people were all brave and good at fighting in the Imperial Forest Army, and it was easy to deal with those unorganized bandits.

Now, the Suiyang Memorial said that they searched for Chu Yuan's whereabouts together with those light cavalry. Doesn't this mean that Chu Yuan's whereabouts are known to everyone?

What kind of rogues, with such means, can evade the eyes and ears of the light cavalry and snatch Chu Yuan away?
Secondly, even if there were no five hundred light cavalry, Fang Ruxuan believed that there would be other arrangements around Chu Yuan, otherwise, what would Chu Dong and his party do?

Compared with the five hundred light cavalry, Fang Ruxuan believed in the abilities of Chu Dong and his party more. Therefore, Fang Ruxuan believed that Chu Yuan's disappearance could not be caused by bandits.

That being the case, what is the intention of those people to kidnap Chu Yuan in the name of bandits?
Going deeper and deeper like this, Fang Ruxuan has already locked in several suspects in her mind.

Queen Zhou and King Yong were the first to bear the brunt.

After calming down, Fang Ruxuan summoned the kapok, and said in a deep voice: "These days, keep an eye on Prince Yong's Mansion and Zhongshan Marquis Mansion to see what's going on with them. Also, the hidden lines, when necessary, You can use it, and you must get useful news."

Mu Mian took the order to leave, Fang Ruxuan supported her waist, looked at the dark sky above her head, and prayed over and over again for God to bless Chu Yuan for a safe journey.

In the afternoon, as soon as Fang Ruxuan got up, she heard that Concubine Han Shu had arrived.

After entering the inner hall, she first took a look at Fang Ruxuan's complexion. Concubine Han Shu breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "I'm afraid that if you care about it, you will mess up and mess up like last time. Now that this is the case, I can rest assured."

Thinking of the last time she almost had a miscarriage because of this, Fang Ruxuan lowered her head a little shyly, "You will learn a lot from a fall, Ruxuan has already been stupid once, how can everything be like this?"

"That's good."

Nodding her head, Concubine Han Shu's expression suddenly became serious, "This time, I think it's too coincidental. Since the bandits have been quelled, why is it a coincidence that they ambushed the prince on the way back?" What’s more, these rogues are really impressive to be able to take the crown prince away.”

Zheng and Fang Ruxuan wanted to go together.

"Then we..."

Fang Ruxuan hesitated, and wanted to ask them if they wanted to do something in the inner palace, but Concubine Han Shu shook her head, "It's still the same sentence, you have to trust the prince. As for us, just wait and see what happens, there will always be people who can't stand it and want to dance Come out, since that's the case, let's take a good look at who plays what role in it."

Concubine Han Shu said with a calm face, as if she had great confidence in Chu Yuan. For a while, Fang Ruxuan felt a little guilty: She was supposed to be the person who believed in Chu Yuan's ability the most, but now, even Concubine Han Shu, who didn't know him well Can't compare.

However, Concubine Han Shu's words reminded Fang Ruxuan of the Hui Lan that Chun Nier mentioned again.

Since I can't help with Chu Yuan's affairs outside, it's better to continue to investigate the old affairs thoroughly according to my own plan.

Thinking of this, she summoned Mulberry Ye, and Fang Ruxuan whispered something in a low voice.

That night, Sang Ye went to the Leng Palace in a deceptive manner, found Hui Lan almost effortlessly, and learned from Hui Lan what she knew about the past in Wanfu Palace that day.

After Sang Ye left the cold palace, another figure went to another palace with ease.

"Returning to the master, the Crown Princess sent someone to Leng Palace, and Hui Lan has already told the person sent by the Crown Princess about the old story as we said."

Kneeling on one knee, the man whispered back.

On the screen in front of him, a beautiful silhouette combed his long hair softly. After hearing his reply, the woman asked softly, "Did you show your whereabouts?"

"Small dare not."

The person who answered was stunned, and he didn't dare to look up again, he shrunk his neck and lowered his head.

"It's almost the Chinese New Year, the prince is missing, and the concubine is going to give birth again. If you let the king know that there are still people who are determined to track down the events of the past, do you think this palace will become lively?"

I don't know who she is talking to, but the woman's words are extremely gentle.

(End of this chapter)