Murong Ke did not tell Mo Rongzhan about the dagger. He wanted to confirm whether or not it was as he had guessed. If Zhao Ning was really the princess of the Kingdom of Qi, perhaps he should think about what he should do.
"Pavilion Master, what happened?" Song Jiong passed by the second gate and saw Murong Ke standing in a pavilion not far away in a daze. He walked over and asked curiously.
Murong Ke snapped back to reality and glanced at him. "You came just in time. I have something for you to do."
Song Jiong immediately walked forward. "Pavilion Master, what's the matter? Do you want me to call Teng Ye back? "
"When did I mention him?" Murong Ke asked indifferently.
"Pavilion Master, you're still not willing to forgive him. It's already been a long time, so don't blame him anymore." Song Jiong pleaded for leniency for Teng Ye. He knew that Teng Ye had done something wrong and touched the Pavilion Master's bottom line. However, Teng Ye definitely knew that he was wrong.
Murong Ke glanced at Song Jiong. "He still doesn't know what he did wrong. You don't have to speak up for him anymore. I have my own plans for when to let him come back."
Song Jiong could only stop speaking up for Teng Ye. "Yes, Lord."
"I need you to personally go to the Qi Kingdom." Murong Ke lowered his voice and said, "Go and find out something for me."
"Qi Kingdom?" Song Jiong was stunned. "Pavilion Master, what do you want me to do in Qi Kingdom?"
Murong Ke said calmly, "Come with me."
He brought Song Jiong back to the house and drew a picture of Zhao Ning's dagger, as well as the word 'Yong' on it. "Go to the Qi Kingdom and ask around. Find out who has seen this dagger and the word 'Yong' on it. Also, find out if the Qi Kingdom's Emperor had been to Hua Village 15 years ago."
Song Jiong immediately understood what Murong Ke wanted him to do. "Pavilion Master, could it be that you suspect that Miss Zhao is … the Princess of Qi State?"
"That will depend on what you can find in the State of Qi." Murong Ke said in a low voice, "You're not allowed to tell anyone else about me sending you to the State of Qi."
"Alright, I understand." Song Jiong immediately nodded. He believed that the Pavilion Master had his reasons for everything he did. Since he said that he couldn't let others know, then he would definitely keep his mouth shut.
"Go, the sooner you find out, the better." Murong Ke said.
Song Jiong answered in a low voice and took the portrait out of the room.
Murong Ke frowned as he looked out of the window and fell into deep thought. He recalled everything he had seen in his dream, and his heart felt heavy.
"Sixth Marquis, His Majesty invites you over for a drink." Eunuch Fu's voice came from outside.
"I'll be right there." Murong Ke gathered his thoughts and wiped his face, letting go of all his suspicions.
Compared to the bustling front yard, the backyard was much quieter.
Anhe City was not part of the Jin Kingdom, so there were not many women who could be invited. However, Ye Zhen still arranged a banquet in the backyard for Jin Shanshan's wedding.
Hong Ying came to Ye Zhen's side, "Your Highness, Zhao Ning has been handed over to the Sixth Wangye."
"Did the Sixth Prince say anything?" Ye Zhen asked in a low voice.
"No, it just so happens that the Emperor is here, but the Emperor seems to have forgotten about Zhao Ning." Hong Ying said.
Ye Zhen nodded faintly. "Since it has been handed over to the Sixth Wangye, there is no need to pay attention to it anymore. You should also follow him to drink a cup of wine and then go to Young Madam Ye to ask for a reward."
On such a joyous occasion, there was no need to let Zhao Ning affect the mood.
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Jin Kingdom, Capital, Palace of Benevolence and Peace.
The Empress Dowager sent all the servants outside, leaving only her brother, Qiu Yaozong, by her side.
"You said that the Emperor is missing? How much of it is true? " The Empress Dowager asked him in a low voice, but there was not a trace of worry or nervousness on her face.
"Empress Dowager, this matter is absolutely true. His Majesty fell off the cliff and has been missing for several days. I'm afraid that he has met with misfortune. I heard this from someone with the surname Lu. I heard that His Majesty fell into the An River together while trying to kill Lu Lingzhi. Aiyo, the An River is currently in the middle of a rainy season and the current is very rapid. Even the best swimmer would not be able to survive after falling in." Qiu Yaozong said in a lively voice. He did not dare to say that someone secretly came to his house and told him about this. Now that Qiu Yaozu was ordered to kill his son, the Emperor did not treat him as a maternal uncle, so he did not have to worry too much.
"If this is true … I'm afraid that the court will be in chaos." The Empress Dowager said thoughtfully.
"Empress Dowager, we should think about what to do now. The Emperor has no children. The succession of the throne is a major event." Qiu Yaozong said anxiously.
"You are right. This is a major event. Although the Emperor has no children, fortunately, there is Yi. They are brothers of the same mother. No one is more suitable than Yi." The Empress Dowager nodded gently, forgetting about Ye Zhen in her heart.
Qiu Yaozong thought that although the little prince was not so polite to his uncle, he was still better than Mo Rongzhan. If he could really help him ascend the throne, he might be grateful to him in the future. "Empress Dowager, this matter should not be delayed. It is better to find a way to let the little prince ascend the throne first, lest the news spread back and arouse the greed of other members of the royal family."
Ever since she parted with the Emperor repeatedly because of Lu Yaoyao's affairs, the Empress Dowager has always had an unknown thought in her heart. She thought that if Yi was the Emperor, he would certainly listen to her in everything and would not oppose her. As for Ah Zhan … Probably because he was not particularly close to her since childhood, she always felt that she didn't understand her son more and more.
It was Lu Yaoyao who changed him.
"Has Zhen Yuan's affairs been solved?" The Empress Dowager suddenly changed the topic. Although she used Qiu Yaozong to do things for her, it did not mean that she was willing to let him intervene in helping Yi ascend the throne.
In her mind, Qiu Yaozong's greatest use was to gather information for her outside. As for other things, he did not have that ability.
When his son was mentioned, Qiu Yaozong said unhappily, "Empress Dowager, that Qiu Yaozu is too much. Relying on the emperor's handwritten decree, he actually wants to put Zhen Yuan in prison. Zhen Yuan is your only nephew, the only child of the Qiu family. Empress Dowager, you must protect Zhen Yuan."
"What are you worried about? Let's delay it for a few days. When the news of the emperor's death officially spreads, will he still dare to do anything to Zhen Yuan? "The Empress Dowager glared at him and said.
Hearing this, Qiu Yaozong was overjoyed. That's right, how could he forget? If the emperor was changed, could Qiu Yaozu continue to take away Zhen Yuan with the handwritten decree? When that time came, Qiu Yaozong might be able to cover the sky with one hand in the capital.
Don't think that he did not know what the Empress Dowager was thinking. Just wait, in the end, she could only rely on him.
"Empress Dowager is still the most thoughtful." Qiu Yaozong said with a smile. "Then … Empress Dowager, what should we do next?"
"Go back first. Aijia will make the arrangements."
If she wanted Yi to ascend the throne, she had to first rope in the cabinet ministers.
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(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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