Chapter 51: The Inference of the Third Prince
The death of Princess Yushan was one of the most confusing cases in Chunjia's reign.
After all, the victim's status was noble, and he was Xiaozong's first blood-related grandchild, so he was destined to be valued by the ruling and opposition parties.
Moreover, Yushan was still a toddler when he was killed, so there was no possibility of forging such a life-threatening grievance. Tracing back to his parents and elders, the most suspicious thing is the grievances and grievances formed by the slaughter of clan relatives during Shenzong's time.
It may be because Sejong's seizure of the throne was too fierce, and Shenzong started as an unfavored prince who didn't love his father or mother. He must have suffered countless hardships along the way, so there was deep resentment in his heart. After he ascended the throne, he was almost non-stop The liquidation began. Sejong's bloodline, ten out of ten, no, it should be said that apart from Shenzong's own bloodline, only a few princesses such as Princess Dongxing survived by luck.
The other descendants, including old in-laws, were all slaughtered!
If someone escaped by luck, he would know that if there is a possibility, he must take revenge on Shenzong's blood.
After all, if it is the grievances in recent years, Princess Yushan really does not have the priority.
Whether it's the Ji family, the regent, or other powerful ministers... Chunjia's lineage is obviously more hated by them.
Therefore, it is more likely to target Yushan, considering the blood of Shenzong.
Yun Fenghuang was thinking in his heart, and then he heard the third prince briefly introduce how the case was thoroughly investigated and failed, and finally said: "Your mother and concubine are very intelligent, but they don't know about this matter, what do you think?"
"My palace is also inclined to hear rumors." Yun Fenghuang pondered, "After all, Princess Yushan's family of three were not troublemakers. Princess Yushan was young at the time, and she was naive and innocent... Apart from the grievances during Shenzong's time, who would Thinking of killing such a child? Moreover, His Majesty was furious at that time, and the Imperial City Division, the Ministry of Punishments, and the Dali Temple all took action. The reason for not showing off? But in this case, nothing has been found. All clues have been cut off by the slave who killed him. This is definitely not a means that ordinary people and ordinary forces can have. "
"It is only possible for those who participated in the dragon fight during Sejong's time, and then escaped Shenzong's pursuit, to act so secretly."
After all, if he had acted a little less secretively, he would have been uprooted by Shenzong long ago with the power of the whole country.
The third prince was noncommittal, and said: "That was before the birth of even the noble mother and concubine. Shu Erchen said bluntly: no matter how deep the grievances and grievances in this world are, they cannot escape the passing of time. For example, after the city of Huizhou was destroyed, your mother The concubine was in pain for a while, but after these years, although the noble mother and concubine may not have forgotten the past, she can still talk and laugh."
"It's as if you don't care about your biological mother's life experience now?" Yun Fenghuang raised his eyebrows and asked back.
The third prince said indifferently: "The situation of the minister is different from that of the imperial concubine. The minister left his biological mother when he was still a baby, and when he only remembered, he was in front of his mother. The queen mother has always treated her minister very well." , the son-in-law may not be as attached to his biological mother as the imperial concubine thinks."
Yun Fenghuang said in his heart, if the remnants of the Ji family have not cultivated you, it is reasonable for you to say that you don't have much affection for Ji Muzi.
After all, didn't the emperor feel filial to the Empress Dowager Qu because she was well-clothed and well-fed? But for the Queen Mother Yuan who raised him, he had to be with him.
But judging from her stalking of the third prince, there is always someone behind this prince.
Although there may be no clear guidance in the shadows, but considering the situation, the people behind the scenes must not dare to have a sense of presence.
Since the third prince has asked this person to be by his side for many years, how could it be possible that he didn't think about Ji Shi at all?
Yun Fenghuang didn't expose this point, anyway, she returned the knife stabbed by the concubine, and only smiled and said: "In short, I understand what you mean. , It has been many years since now, and the emperor has changed two. Even if there are still remnants of the bloodbath of the first emperor of Shenzong at that time, it is already a blessing to be able to survive until now, let alone murdering the princess. Nothing leaks... It's just that apart from this past incident, I don't know, what else can cause the grievances to continue to the young Princess Yushan?"
"The year your concubine entered the palace, she accompanied her to Qishan Palace, and when passing through Wannian County, someone stopped the way and called for injustice..." The third prince said slowly, "But I don't know if your concubine remembers it?"
Yun Fenghuang was stunned for a moment, and the original faint smile withdrew, and he frowned slightly: "You mean...the Zheng Fengdi case?!"
Of course she remembered this case. After all, it was because of this case that Chunjia left the main force and was delayed in Wannian County. After receiving news that the Empress Dowager was seriously ill, she left in a hurry. Dao, but was assassinated... At that time, she was hugging the thigh of Ji Lingzi, the Empress of the Yuan Dynasty, and she and Chunjia were still testing each other.
Originally, I came here with the intention of watching a good show, but because of this, I have experienced life and death several times, almost costing my life.
Therefore, even if more than ten years have passed, I have never forgotten it.
After thinking about it for a while, he immediately understood what the third prince meant, and said in a deep voice: "You mean, the person who murdered Princess Yushan may not have come from Shenzong's grievances at that time, but from... Zheng's crimes?"
Although she didn't have a clear understanding of what Zheng Ju's lineage did, but just looking at the Zheng Feng's case, she knew that the family's house was ransacked by Chun Jia a few years ago, and only Zheng Feng, who was the Lord, was left in the imperial capital. She was determined not to be wronged. .
Maybe they have done good deeds and made great contributions, but there will definitely be many things that the fish and meat people killed Li Shu.
It has only been about ten years since the collapse of the Zheng family. Most of the people who were injured at that time, as well as their relatives, are still alive.
Speaking of motives, of course they also have the suspicion of retaliating against Mrs. Zheng.
It's just that no one doubted them at the beginning or at this moment. The reason is very simple: "Zheng Feng is Zheng Gu's favorite adopted son. Just look at the case of Zheng Fengyi, and you will know that the ones he tossed wantonly are common people with no roots. Even if these people wish to eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Zheng family, how could they sneak into the eldest princess's mansion, Murder the Yushan princess? Even, His Majesty can’t find out the clues? Besides, in the past two years, members of the Zheng clan have been demoted and returned to their hometowns. But I haven’t heard of any accidents. If those who were killed by them want to Revenge, wouldn't it be possible to start a long time ago? Why bother the innocent little princess?"
"It's impossible to rely on ordinary people alone, but if someone assists, it will be different." The third prince looked at her and said calmly, "The Zheng Feng's case is nothing more than the lawless deeds of Zheng Ju's heirs when he gained power. It’s just one of them. Similar, with the intelligence of your mother and concubine, you must know that there are many more. When Zheng Gu is still in power, the father may still pretend to be confused, and the temple will turn a blind eye. Just one eye. But then the Zheng family collapsed, leaving only Aunt Yun'an's husband and son-in-law, and the best result for the rest was to be sent back to his hometown... At this time, if someone stood up to settle the old score, it would be hard to say !"
Yun Fenghuang smiled and said: "You are really talking like a child. Do you think your father didn't know what the Zheng family did? The reason why you drove everyone except Uncle Yun'an out of the imperial capital was actually His Majesty is venting his anger on behalf of those people who were bullied by the Zheng family. Otherwise, Zheng Gu has served your father and emperor for a few years, and your Aunt Yun'an's face, how could His Majesty deal with it so severely?"
"So, even if someone finds out those old accounts, it's actually useless."
"A person who really understands your father's thoughts would not even do such a thankless thing."
The third prince also smiled, and said: "Your mother and concubine really understand the thoughts of the emperor, but if ordinary people turn over Zheng's old accounts, it's fine. But if someone who is deeply trusted by the emperor, for example, Your Royal Concubine, do you want to kill the Zheng family?"
"The rest of the Zheng family, dare to bet on your father's mercy?"
Yun Fenghuang's thoughts turned around, and he asked with great interest: "What? You mean, the death of Princess Yushan was caused by this palace?"
"Of course it was the concubine's doing." The third prince said calmly, "On the surface, the concubine has no reason to kill Cousin Yushan. But looking at the fact that Cousin Jinxi and Xie Fu forgot their engagement, it can be seen that This is all the foreshadowing that the noble mother and concubine buried in the early years, and the purpose is nothing more than to seek the position of the crown prince for the next prince!"
"..." Yun Fenghuang stared at him for a while, and the smile on the corner of his mouth deepened, "Go on, I want to hear, what is my plan?"
The third prince said: "Let's talk about it from the beginning. Although the noble mother and concubine came from a humble background, she has always been ambitious. This point, from the performance of the noble mother and concubine when she first entered the palace, no one can deny it. It's just that the front and rear palace, Everyone still underestimated the ambition of the imperial concubine and the city."
"As we all know, when the imperial concubine entered the palace, due to various reasons, she was once barren."
"But it doesn't matter. After all, the imperial concubine can't give birth by herself, and she has many adopted sons and daughters under her knees. There is the example of Yuan Huang's grandmother. If the imperial concubine really can't give birth by herself, she will definitely not mind. Be a loving mother Empress Dowager, and even, Mother Empress Dowager!"
"It's just that although the imperial concubine has been promoted quickly and is the favorite concubine of the father, so far she is nothing more than a noble concubine. The superior is either the empress of the Yuan Dynasty or the successor. In short, in terms of etiquette, the heir under the knee does not have the priority to be registered as the prince. .”
"In addition, the concubine's family background is not high, and she didn't have the support of powerful ministers in the previous dynasty... Oh, it seems that Xiaoqi hasn't come to the concubine's side at that time?"
"All in all, the imperial concubine wants to be the empress dowager, but her congenital deficiencies."
"If it's an ordinary person, it's almost time to give up."
"But who is the imperial concubine?"
"Of course it's impossible to stop there."
"That's why you encouraged your father to lower Aunt Sui'an to your first cousin. This not only raised the lintel of the Xie family from which you were born, but also added an aunt to express your feelings for you when things happen in the future."
"But it's just that Aunt Sui'an is weak after all, and you're targeting Aunt Yun'an again."
"But Aunt Yun'an descended from the Zheng family..."
"Not only do you have no friendship with Mrs. Zheng, but you are the one who is the first imperial concubine of the father, and you are still fighting for it."
"It would be nice if Aunt Yun'an didn't embarrass you, let alone help you."
"Fortunately, at this time when the Zheng family's incident happened, my father only left Uncle Yun'an in the court, and the others were relegated or relegated, but none of them could preserve their former wealth and status. They just managed to save their lives."
But at this time, the favorite concubine Yun Fenghuang stood up and privately threatened the Zheng family who were sent back to their hometowns, and naturally they could catch them.
"Even if the Zheng family falls down and the monkeys are scattered, after all, Zheng Gu is a powerful eunuch who has been in charge of the imperial army for many years. He was born in the imperial palace. Obviously, he has his own influence in the imperial palace."
"For people like Empress Mother, Concubine Shu, and Concubine De, the remnants of their sins may not be worth mentioning, but for the background of Concubine Gui, it is also a considerable asset. Presumably Concubine Gui , will not let go of this opportunity.”
"The imperial concubine not only wants Zheng's family business, but also their people, but the imperial concubine is in the deep palace, among the blood relatives, and the talents are limited. If she wants to control the remnants of the Zheng family, I'm afraid it will be a bit embarrassing... So, The remaining members of the Zheng Clan naturally want to hand in their nomination certificates to you."
"Master Yushan, that's the certificate you want."
"Because of Yushan's death, even the emperor failed to find out the real culprit. Aunt Yun'an has been suspicious since then, and she can't rest in peace."
"I even believed in the words of the alchemist..."
"This is how Jinxi and Xie Fuwang got engaged."
"Otherwise, Aunt Yun'an grew up in the imperial palace anyway, so she wouldn't know the preciousness of her identity? But why do you want to get involved with someone like the noble mother and concubine who is bound to get involved in the battle for the crown prince?" Together?"
"You must know that with the identity of Aunt Yun'an's Xiaozong's daughter, whoever will become the new king in the future, can treat their family badly?"
"But now she has given Jinxi to the concubine's nephew, unless the one who ascends the throne is the concubine's heir, otherwise..."
The third prince said lightly, "Mother and concubine, you said that your son's deduction is correct or not?"