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"It's just like what happened last year when Princess Nihuang was choosing a son-in-law. Our Hongxiuzhao was assassinated. The person who was assassinated was Gongzi Yu, and Gongzi Yu often interacted with Mei Changsu and had a very good relationship with him. I suspect that the assassination was deliberately targeting us, but there is no evidence."

"Young Master Yu? The Young Master Yu on the Master List and Young Master List?" Jun Niang looked curious.

Qin Banruo nodded and said, "Yes, it was him. He was originally a master of the Langya Master List, with great martial arts skills. He was inexplicably assassinated in our Red Sleeves and was injured. I didn't think too much about it at the time, but after so many things happened, I just feel a chill all over my body when I think about it now."

"Gong Ziyu has a special relationship with Mei Changsu. I originally wanted to ask you to seduce him, but after thinking it over, I decided not to."

"Why?"

Junniang was puzzled. The fact that Gongzi Yu was on the list of young masters showed that he must be talented and good-looking, and he was also very skilled in martial arts. In any way, he was better than a rough guy like Tong Lu. If she had a choice, she certainly didn't want to choose Tong Lu.

Qin Banruo said: "Because although Gongzi Yu is a playboy, he already has a fiancée who is pregnant. It is difficult to seduce him."

It is obviously easier to seduce a man without a woman than a knowledgeable young man with a woman.

In order to convince Junniang, Qin Banruo told Junniang everything that had happened to her over the past six months. In the end, Junniang agreed to help her once, but also said it was the last time.

On the outskirts of the capital, Zhou Chen and Mei Changsu stood in the farewell pavilion.

They have been to this place several times, and this time they came here to say goodbye.

"I don't think Jingrui will be happy to see me." Mei Changsu sighed softly.

Zhou Chen said: "Jing Rui is a very open-minded kid, but the last incident did make him feel disappointed, but he should be able to figure it out. Give him some time."

Mei Changsu said: "How could I possibly blame him? I was indeed sorry for what happened last time."

This time, Xiao Jingrui left Jinling City without any fanfare. He just traveled with his sister Yuwen Nian.

Not long after they left the capital, they met Yan Yujin and chatted with him for a long time. When they were about to leave, they saw Zhou Chen and Mei Changsu standing in the pavilion.

Xiao Jingrui went straight into the pavilion without hesitation.

"Brother Yu, Mr. Su."

From the way he addressed Zhou Chenyu, one could tell what Xiao Jingrui meant. He still called him Brother Zhou Chenyu, but Mei Changsu changed from Brother Su to Mr. Su. The meaning of alienation was very obvious.

"Jing Rui."

Mei Changsu felt uncomfortable, but he was still very polite.

Zhou Chen walked up to Xiao Jingrui and said softly, "Brother Su has something to tell you. Have a good chat with him. I'll wait for you over there."

Xiao Jingrui nodded, then stayed in the pavilion and talked to Mei Changsu.

After a long while, Xiao Jingrui finished talking to Mei Changsu and walked to Zhou Chen's side.

"Brother Yu, after this separation, I don't know when we will meet again."

"I believe it won't take too long. Nanchu is just Nanchu after all, not your hometown. I believe you will definitely return to the capital."

Xiao Jingrui smiled. Zhou Chen's words touched his heart. He went to Nanchu just to see his so-called biological father. Because that person was seriously ill, he still had to see him for the last time.

But he never thought about living in Nanchu. Just like Zhou Chen said, Daliang is his home, and he will come back when the affairs of Nanchu are settled.

"Brother Yu, Qi'er's matter is still a threat to you, and grandma is also saved by you, please do your best."

"Don't worry, Jingrui, I'm telling you this because you're leaving. Don't blame Brother Su too much, he has his own difficulties too."

Xiao Jingrui did not respond, but asked: "Brother Yu, have you known Brother Su for a long time? I think your relationship is not like that of ordinary friends."

Zhou Chen said: "You can see that my relationship with Brother Su is indeed deeper than you think. It is precisely because of this that I understand him better. He really has no ill will towards you. The reason why he dealt with Xie Yu was not only for Prince Yu, but also to help me."

"Help you? Is it because of Miss Gong Yu?" Xiao Jingrui was extremely shocked.

"Yes, it's to help me, not just because of Gong Yu."

Zhou Chen did not mention Mei Changsu, but only talked about himself: "Gong Yu does have a grudge against Xie Yu, and I also have a deep hatred for Xie Yu. Jing Rui, to be honest with you, I was also born into a noble family, and the reason I ended up in the underworld was because of Xie Yu."

Xiao Jingrui was shocked. He never expected that there was such a secret.

"Brother Yu, you..."

"Jing Rui, I told you all this because I consider you my best friend. I only told you this because my identity is special and I cannot seek revenge on Xie Yu. Brother Su was helping me last time, so don't blame Brother Su entirely. I am also responsible."

"I'm sorry, I didn't know about these things, and I didn't know that you, Brother Yu, had such an experience."

"It's okay, but I want you to keep it a secret for me."

Xiao Jingrui said solemnly: "Brother Yu, don't worry, I will never tell anyone a word."

He had found it strange before. Zhou Chen was different from the ordinary people in the martial arts world. He had a temperament and nobility beyond that of ordinary people. Now, when he heard Zhou Chen say that he was once a powerful person, he felt relieved.

Zhou Chen glanced at Jing Rui and said seriously: "You may know my identity when you return to the capital next time. I guarantee that you will be surprised then."

Xiao Jingrui smiled and said, "Then I look forward to that day."

"Go, Jingrui. Everything you've experienced recently will only make your life more exciting. It won't become a stumbling block for you. You have to make your life better."

"Brother Yu, the thing I regret least in my life is making friends with you. I look forward to our next meeting."

Xiao Jingrui left, Mei Changsu walked to Zhou Chen's side, and the two watched Xiao Jingrui leave from afar.

Yan Yujin also rode over on horseback, and then returned to the city with Zhou Chen and the others.

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After Zhou Chen finished treating the Grand Empress Dowager, he saw that she had fallen asleep, so he did not disturb her any further and left the palace quietly.

As soon as I went out, I met someone.

"Meet the Queen Consort Jing."

A few days ago, Prince Jing Xiao Jingyan was conferred the title of Prince, and Concubine Jing was promoted to Concubine Jing. Prince Yu was very angry about this matter. The issue of the Crown Prince had not been resolved yet, and now here came Prince Jing. So he complained to Mei Changsu a lot these days, and wanted Mei Changsu to help him find a way to deal with Prince Jing, both openly and secretly.

Mei Changsu was also very annoyed by Prince Yu. No matter how he tried to convince Prince Yu, he failed. He could only delay time and at the same time asked Prince Jing to not be too high-profile recently, at least not to stand out before the Crown Prince fell.

"Mr. Chen."

Concubine Jing looked at Zhou Chen with gentle eyes and asked, "How is the Empress Dowager these days?"

"The Empress Dowager has been cooperating with the treatment recently and her health is recovering very well."

"That's good. Is Mr. Chen preparing to leave the palace?"

"Yes, ma'am."

Concubine Jing nodded and suddenly asked, "I heard that Mr. Chen is a good friend of Mr. Su Zhesu, who became famous in the capital some time ago?"

Zhou Chen's heart skipped a beat. Knowing the plot, he immediately understood why Concubine Jing asked that.

"Reporting to the queen, Brother Su and I are indeed good friends."

Concubine Jing smiled gently and said, "Although I have never met Mr. Su, Mr. Chen has an extraordinary demeanor. To be able to be friends with Mr. Chen, Mr. Su must also be extraordinary."

"Your Highness, I am too kind. I am just an ordinary person, but Brother Su is indeed brilliant and heroic."

Zhou Chen didn't talk to Concubine Jing for long, then left with an excuse.

However, he already knew in his heart that Concubine Jing must have guessed his and Mei Changsu's identities, so she came to test him today.

She thought that something must have happened to Mei Changsu, otherwise Concubine Jing would not have come to see him on purpose. She guessed and doubted Mei Changsu's identity, and thought of how the Empress Dowager always called her Xiaochen. It was not difficult for Concubine Jing, whose intelligence and strategy were the best in the Langya List, to guess his identity.

"Fortunately, she just guessed it."

Zhou Chen was not very nervous when his identity was guessed by Concubine Jing, because he knew that Concubine Jing was in cahoots with Mei Changsu and would never betray them. However, he still had to tell Mei Changsu about this matter.

So after leaving the palace, he went straight to the Su Mansion.

"What did you say? Aunt Jing guessed our identities?"

When Mei Changsu heard Zhou Chen's words, he stood up in shock.

Zhou Chen said, "Well, after I treated Grandma today, Concubine Jing came to me and tried to test me with her words. She also mentioned you. I knew immediately that she must have known your identity from somewhere and then associated it with me. That's why she came to test me today. No, it's testing, but it's actually confirmation."

Mei Changsu's face was serious, and he suddenly sighed: "I think I should know the reason."

"How to say?"

"I have a book called Xiangdiji, which was borrowed by Jingyan. A few days ago, I asked Brother Meng to ask for it back, but he said that the book was given to Concubine Jing by Prince Jing. I marked the book with two words that deliberately avoided my mother's name. Jingyan doesn't know my mother's maiden name, so he can't tell anything. But Aunt Jing is a good friend of my mother. I think if she had read Xiangdiji, she would probably be able to see the clues."

"She came to you on purpose today. I'm afraid she has already started to suspect something. After meeting you, she is probably even more certain."

"I see."

Zhou Chen nodded, without showing any surprise on his face: "But you don't have to worry, Concubine Jing will definitely not betray you, and Concubine Jing is extremely smart, and will not reveal any flaws."

Mei Changsu sighed, "Yes, Aunt Jing is smart, I am not worried. In fact, rather than worrying, I feel relieved. Aunt Jing is like my relative and elder. She knows that I am still alive, and I am actually a little happy."

Zhou Chen could understand Mei Changsu's psychology. When a person hides for too long, he will yearn for the light. Mei Changsu tried his best to hide himself, but in fact he also wanted his relatives to know him. This feeling was very contradictory.

So he changed the subject and asked, "Has Xia Jiang figured out a way to deal with it?"

Mei Changsu shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Xia Jiang is much more difficult to deal with than Xie Yu. Although I have made mental preparations, it is still difficult to find a way to deal with him at the moment."

Zhou Chen said: "If it really doesn't work..."

"Hey, don't say that. I know what you're going to say. Xiaochen, can we not be so violent all the time?"

"I am violent? Have you forgotten who bullied me violently in the first place? How dare you say I am violent?"

Mei Changsu said: "The past is the past, and the present is the present. It may be easy to assassinate Xia Jiang, but for us, this is not the goal."

Zhou Chen said, "You just think too much. According to me, Princess Li Yang already has Xie Yu's handwritten letter. Xia Jiang's life or death is not that important. As long as Xie Yu dies, we can move up the plan and get things done early. You won't have to work so hard, and it will be better for your health."

Mei Changsu said firmly: "Not yet. The Crown Prince and Prince Yu are still standing. Especially now that Jingyan has become the Prince of Wuzhu, he has become popular in the court and attracted the attention of the Crown Prince and Prince Yu. As a result, the Crown Prince and Prince Yu have reduced their fighting in the court recently and have begun to target Prince Jing openly or covertly."

Zhou Chen said calmly: "If Prince Jing can't even handle this little setback, how can you expect him to do well when he becomes emperor in the future? So I think you are just worrying too much. Even if Prince Jing is now fighting with the Crown Prince and Prince Yu, what kind of growth can he achieve under your wings?"

It is no exaggeration to say that 90% of the success of Prince Jing today can be attributed to Mei Changsu. Without Mei Changsu, let alone Prince Yu, even the Crown Prince, the three Prince Jings combined would not be able to defeat him.

"It's not as exaggerated as you say. Jingyan's current status is not only due to my contribution. He is also very capable. Don't underestimate him."

"I don't look down on him, I'm just worried about you. You're like his babysitter now. Believe it or not, if something happens in the future, you might not only be thankless, but he might even target you."

"Okay, I know you're doing this for my own good, but I know this. He has reservations and resistance towards me, which is actually what I'm happy to see. This shows that he's still the same as he was back then, and hasn't changed. That's why I chose him."

"Every time I tell you this, you say this. I won't tell you anymore. I'm leaving and going back to accompany Gong Yu."

Zhou Chen waved at Mei Changsu and left.

"Ah, ah."

Nie Feng waved his hands vigorously at Zhou Chen, and then said a few words to Mei Changsu.

Mei Changsu said: "Brother Nie, I know what you mean. You agree with Xiaochen's opinion, but I have my own considerations. You have to trust me."

Nie Feng showed a helpless expression. He had been in the Su Mansion for half a year and naturally knew how stubborn Mei Changsu was now. Even Zhou Chen couldn't persuade him, so he was even more helpless.

Time quickly came to July. Although Zhou Chen tried his best to extend the life of the Empress Dowager, unfortunately, the Empress Dowager eventually died.

"Your Majesty, I am incompetent. Please punish me."

Zhou Chen took the initiative to plead guilty to Emperor Liang, but how could Emperor Liang punish him at this time? He waved his hand.

"The Empress Dowager's time has come. How can you be blamed for this? You were able to extend the Empress Dowager's life by three months, which is already very rare. Not only is she innocent, but she has also made great contributions."

Although he said that Zhou Chen had made great contributions, he did not mention the reward because he was completely upset by the Empress Dowager's critical illness.

Finally, on the second night, the longest-lived Empress Dowager in Daliang passed away.

The death of the Empress Dowager caused a huge shock in the capital. The whole city was in mourning.

During the funeral, everyone from the emperor to the common people paid tribute to the Empress Dowager, and all entertainment venues in the capital were closed.

Zhou Chen and Mei Changsu knelt down and paid tribute at the Su Mansion. Ten days after the death of the Empress Dowager, Mu Nihuang, who was far away in the southern border, also rushed back to the capital to attend the funeral.

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At night, Gong Yu sat on the edge of the bed with her belly bulging. Now she was five months pregnant and could no longer move as freely as before. She even had to lie on her side to rest.

Zhou Chen was just about to arrange for her to rest when Gong Yu suddenly grabbed his hand.

"what happened?"

Gong Yu hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth: "I had arranged for someone in the Princess's Mansion to find out about the young master's mother, Princess Pingyang. Recently, she reported that the Princess had lost her appetite and was in a very bad mental state since she learned of the death of the Grand Empress Dowager. She was a bit worried and sick."

When Zhou Chen heard this, his expression suddenly became serious.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 856 Peace of mind, return to Langya Pavilion

"Sir, why don't you go and take a look?"

Gong Yu suggested in a low voice. She knew Zhou Chen had some concerns, but that was Zhou Chen's biological mother after all. Now that she was right in front of him, it would be too painful for him to not be able to recognize her.