The Red Mansion is so charming

Chapter 324 Night falls and the battle for the throne

When Xiuyan was in pain, Mrs. Lu had already sent several people to deliver news. Mrs. Song came the fastest, and there was probably the third aunt of the Xing family and Xiuyan's aunt behind her.The palace also asked people to find a way to deliver the message, but there has been no reply until now.

The date of Xiuyan's delivery was calculated to be close to ten. Even if Zhengde didn't know the exact date, he should have guessed that it was these few days. The people who had no reason to report the letter did not return.

Xiuyan felt a little uneasy, and Song Chen was afraid that she would worry too much after giving birth, so she quickly comforted her and lay down: "I rode a fast horse to find out the news, you just have to stay at home and have a good baby." Facing him, Song Lian had already crossed the threshold and entered the courtyard.

"I heard he is a big fat boy?" Song Lian rarely showed a slight smile on his tense face, and Mrs. Song hurriedly brought Jinsun to Song Lian to have a look.

Normally, Song Lian would hold his precious grandson and take a good look at it, but at this moment he was thinking about another thing.Song Lian returned the child to his wife, turned his head and said to Xing Zhong and Song Chen: "In-laws, something serious has happened! The emperor just fell into a coma in the Golden Luan Hall. According to the imperial doctor's opinion, it may be more or less ominous. The court is in chaos. We several ministers discussed it. I want to take out the edict behind the plaque of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and ask the prince to take care of the government."

Song Lian's face darkened: "I thought that the position of the crown prince probably fell on the fifth prince, but I didn't know that the name of the second prince was written in the imperial edict."

Everyone was shocked, and immediately thought of the worst situation.

Xing Zhong hurriedly asked: "Didn't it mean that there are three copies of the edict, and the other two are in the hands of Prince An and Grand Scholar Cao Yu?"

Song Lian let out a long sigh: "The copy that Prince An took out is exactly the same as the imperial edict of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, but Mr. Cao Yu, who claimed to be ill in the early dynasty, was found hanging on the beam at home just now, and there is no trace of the imperial edict of Long Live Lord. "

Everyone's minds gradually became foggy. Although Xiaozong was ill, the illness had good times and bad times, but it never reached the warning of critical illness.The arrangement of the three imperial edicts was also entrusted after careful consideration.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation is heavily guarded every day, ordinary people can't get close at all, and the people who come in and out are nothing more than tea eunuchs and cleaning ladies.But no matter which one, there will be a clear record.Prince An is the youngest brother of the Supreme Emperor. Although he is not a compatriot of the same mother, because of the huge age gap, the Supreme Emperor has always loved this younger brother very much. Fortunately, Prince An never participated in the battle for the throne.

Because of this, among the royal family, Prince An is not the oldest nor the most respected, but he can always be entrusted with important tasks by Xiaozong.

The edict he took out stated that Li Jing was the next true man, which created a lot of credibility.

Even those who originally intended to support the fifth prince, seeing such a situation, would probably calm down and watch secretly before making the next plan.
Song Chen looked at his father: "The Imperial Palace has always been guarded by the imperial army. Although the emperor trusts the governor, he easily forbids the governor to enter the palace to escort him. I just don't know if what happened today was the second prince's trick...or the emperor prior arrangements."

Song Lian shook his head slowly: "It's not like, otherwise, how can we explain Mr. Cao's bizarre death? Mr. Cao has always been upright, hanging on the beam, it can only show that he refused to obey the threat of the perpetrator."

Mrs. Song's expression was terrified and full of uneasiness: "I don't know how many ways to kill Mr. Cao, and it is not difficult to make him die quietly. Why do you want to make it known to everyone?"

Yes, Mr. Cao is the pillar of the country, and even the confidant of Xiaozong's confidant.Such a way of death will only arouse endless doubts.

As soon as Mrs. Song's words came out, everyone fell into silence.As early as on the way here, Song Lian had already considered his wife's suspicion, but he still had no definite idea.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Xiuyan, who was lying behind the screen and listening quietly, suddenly said: "Perhaps the murderer is not afraid of making this matter a big deal at all, and his original intention is to deter the courtiers and test who will speak out about this matter." Opposition voices. Besides... I always suspect that this matter cannot be done by the second prince alone."

Xiuyan's voice of doubt immediately caught Song Lian's attention.

Song Lian always knew that the younger daughter-in-law was smart, and the argument that "a woman is virtuous without talent" would not work in the Song family. After saying a few words, Song Lian hurriedly asked, "What other views does the third family have?"

"My daughter-in-law is superficial. I was just wondering if someone would forcefully drag the second prince into the water? After Mr. Cao left, even if the second prince had no intention of fighting for the crown prince, he would have to obey when he was dragged into a boat of thieves!"

Song Lian and Xing Zhong took a deep breath, why didn't they expect this!
"That's right!" Song Lian clapped his palms and said in a deep voice: "The one who read out the imperial decree was the Minister of the Ministry of Rites. At that time, the second prince's expression was not only not excited, but also a bit haggard and..."

When Song Lian said this, his heart tightened.

"Yes, it is fear."

The second prince, Li Jing, has been placed with high hopes by many people these years because of his modest nature and kindness.Many people are unwilling to believe that the second prince killed his father and seized the throne.

But if you follow Xiuyan's clues, who would have such courage?

Considering that Xiuyan had just given birth and was still very weak, everyone refused to make her worry too much, but Song Lian came forward to call a group of counselors to discuss the matter.

Xiuyan had slept for several hours in a daze, and when she opened her eyes, the night was still hanging outside.Song Chen was not around, and Bai Fu and Cui Mei sat on the bed to make shoes and socks for the newborn.

"Grandma is awake?" As soon as Meilian entered the door, she saw her girl looking around with her eyes open. She strode forward and pressed Xiuyan to get up.As expected, she was indeed a master and servant for many years, without waiting for Xiuyan to ask, Meilian leaned close to Xiuyan's ear and whispered: "The third master has gone to the palace, so far there is no news. I have already gone out to inquire about the news for grandma, and I heard that although the second prince has been announced as the crown prince in public, the fifth prince is not in danger. The palace is already heavily guarded, we have tried several times, but the people around His Highness have not been able to get in touch. "

Xiuyan slightly nodded: "Li Jing is not the kind of dog who jumps over the wall in a hurry, besides, he is the one who is gaining power now, as long as Zhengde doesn't act rashly, Li Jing would like to make a false appearance of brotherhood. It's just that I'm worried... If it's as I guessed, If someone else is in charge behind the scenes, that person may not be able to tolerate the existence of Zhengde."

Xiuyan is different from others, she always firmly believes that the real name on the edict behind the plaque in the Hall of Mental Cultivation should be her younger brother Zhengde.

Not a doubt, but an affirmation.

Meilian hesitated and said: "Girl, the couple from Meilian's family inquired about two things. I don't know if it has anything to do with our family. The governor of Liangjiang, Gu Peisheng, went to Beijing to report on his duties. He has already arrived at Jinkou. I'm afraid that when the gates of the city are opened tomorrow morning, he will Please enter the palace. Also, several camps outside the capital have heard the news that the emperor is unconscious, and the Xijing camp is fine, but I heard that the Zhuozhou camp is not stable!"

Mei Lian felt a little uneasy: "Grandma, the Zhuozhou camp... is our trump card!"

(End of this chapter)