Tong Jia was originally from the Queen Mother's side. Although the Queen Mother was his biological mother, he had not grown up by her side, so the relationship between mother and son was not that close. Especially since the Queen is the one who is protected by the Queen Mother, then this Tong Jia family is also the Queen's people.
And wasn't the time when Su Deyin's accident happened just when the queen was banned?
This matter seems to have nothing to do with the palace, but it is related everywhere. Especially when the Qi family was found later.
The emperor thought of this and glanced at Nian Shilan. She still didn't know that the affairs of the Duke's Mansion were related to the Qi family. If she knew...
After listening to the emperor's words, Nian Shilan understood that she could not go too far, so she did not embarrass the emperor, but the grievance on her face was obvious.
Nian Shilan stayed in the Yangxin Hall for a long time before leaving. However, as soon as Nian Shilan came out of the Yangxin Hall, his expression changed. There was no hint of grievance on that face, but only harshness.
"Mom, walk slowly."
When Su Pei was in his prime, Shilan came out and quickly stepped forward to salute.
Nian Shilan didn't speak, but smiled and leaned down slightly, which was a return gift to Su Peisheng and a token of gratitude to Su Peisheng.
The two of them didn't say anything, but they both understood what each other meant.
Although the emperor keeps the affairs of the Nian family secret from the outside world, how can there be any absolute secrets in the harem?
So when Nian Shilan returned to Yikun Palace, Concubine Duan was already waiting in the palace.
Concubine Duan looked at Nian Shilan's expression and guessed that there was no news about Nian Gengyao.
"You're back, how are you? Is there any news?"
That was the question, but Concubine Duan was prepared in her heart.
Nian Shilan was not surprised at all as to why Concubine Duan knew about it or why she came. She just shook her head and said, "There is no news yet."
Concubine Duan nodded and said: "If there is no news, it is the best news. Sit down and have a rest."
Nian Shilan sat down and smiled bitterly: "But there is no news, which always makes me feel uneasy."
"Instead of feeling sad now, you might as well think about who would do this."
Concubine Duan glanced at the people in the palace as she spoke, and then asked, "Do you have any doubts about anyone?"
Nian Shilan lowered her head. She knew that if Concubine Duan asked this question, she might already have her own thoughts in mind.
"Who else? Who else can hate my Nian family so much and harm my Nian family, besides Uranala, who else can be there?"
Nian Shilan said angrily: "No matter what, this time the Uranara clan will not be able to escape the involvement."
"That's what I say, but I feel that this matter may not be that simple."
Concubine Duan knew Nian Shilan well, so she was afraid that she was really angry, so she ignored many things and came here.
Especially when I heard that Nian Shilan didn't even call her the queen, but first called her Uranala, I knew that Nian Shilan probably hated the queen deeply now.
"Although the queen hates the emperor, she is still the queen after all. What she cares about most now is her queen position."
When Nian Shilan heard this, he looked at Concubine Duan and asked her to continue.
"I'm afraid that the queen's energy is currently spent on finding ways to return to the palace early. Based on my understanding of the queen, she will not put herself in danger at this time. If there is an eventuality, then she, including The entire Uranala clan will be subverted."
Nian Shilan actually thought of this, so he didn't let anyone stare at Uranala Mansion from the beginning.
"What you said is not wrong,"
Nian Shilan nodded and said, "But there is one thing. Regardless of whether Ulanara asked someone to do it or not, she is the only one who will benefit in the end."
"You are wrong, she is not the only one who will benefit."
After listening to Concubine Duan's words, Nian Shilan understood that the next point was what Concubine Duan wanted to say.
"The Queen is not really so brainless, so this time, I'm afraid the Queen may not know who arranged the matter. But..."
Concubine Duan paused and looked at Nian Shilan before continuing: "I think you can go to Shoukang Palace for a walk."
"Queen Mother?"
Nian Shilan never thought about the Queen Mother at all.
Now listening to Concubine Duan's words, I really feel like my scalp is numb.
Not to mention that the Queen Mother never got involved in politics, let’s just say that after her rebirth, the Queen Mother loved me. Even if it's not as protective as the queen, it's not like you want to kill your own family, right?
Queen Mother, why is this so?
Concubine Duan saw that Nian Shilan didn't speak a word after listening to her words, as if she couldn't accept this matter, and then continued: "I am just suspicious, but if it is said that Tong Jia planned this incident, then I am I absolutely don’t believe it. Tong Jia Mansion does not have such troops, and so many soldiers have been transferred back to the capital. How could it not be noticed? Thinking about it, you should also suspect that someone close to the emperor has leaked your brother’s route to the capital. , but we all know the people around the emperor and will never leak such a major matter. If the queen is not involved, then the only one who can do such a thorough job is the queen mother."
After listening to Concubine Duan's words, Nian Shilan thought about many things clearly.
But she didn't understand why the Queen Mother was here.
"Then, if the Queen Mother is really the mastermind, I'm afraid it was Tong Jiafu who did it."
Nian Shilan was a little disappointed. Although he had a desire to cling to the Queen Mother, he also served her sincerely. Unexpectedly, this would be the result.
"I know you are sad, but do I think it is possible that this was not the Queen Mother's intention?"
Concubine Duan actually thought that the Queen Mother would not treat the Nian family like this.
If it was just for the queen, Shilan had no intention of seizing the throne that year. Nian Gengyao came to Beijing to hand over military power, so the Queen Mother should not be wary.
"No matter what, you have to ask."
Nian Shilan seemed to have figured something out, stood up and was about to leave.
Concubine Duan quickly grabbed her: "Wait a minute. Even if you want to go find the Queen Mother, you can't just go there."
"What else should I prepare?"
Nian Shilan said nonchalantly: "If this is really the Queen Mother's fault, then I'm afraid the Queen Mother will try her best to cover it up. After all, the Emperor will be very angry if he finds out."
Nian Shilan thought that no matter whether it was done by the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother would not admit it, and she would not be so stupid as to ask the Queen Mother first.
"No, if the Queen Mother did it, she would admit it, but she would have a good reason."
Concubine Duan has been in the palace for so many years, and she has never seen any kind of methods, not to mention that she is smart and can think of more than Nian Shilan.
"so what?"
Nian Shilan asked.
"So, you're going to just show weakness and make her feel bad."
Concubine Duan's thought was that this matter was probably the Queen Mother's order, but it was not the result the Queen Mother wanted.
If the Queen Mother was guilty of Nian Shilan, she would definitely not let Tong Jia get in the way and find a scapegoat.
In this way, Nian Gengyao will be found faster.
Nian Shilan thought about Concubine Duan's words and had an idea in mind.
Early the next morning, Nian Shilan took Shu Yue and Minghui to Shoukang Palace.
"How long has it been since we last met? Why are you so haggard?"
The Queen Mother took Minghui for a hug, then looked at Nian Shilan and asked.
Nian Shilan always remembered that he had to be weak, and sighed and said: "Originally, the emperor was not allowed to tell others, but now that I have something to ask the Queen Mother for, I don't dare to deceive the Queen Mother anymore. My brother and nephew are returning to Beijing. There was an ambush on the road, and her whereabouts are unknown. The emperor has sent people out to look for her, but there is no news at all in the west. The concubine cannot eat or sleep, so she is thinking about whether she can put the two princesses in Shoukang Palace first. Staying here for a few days, I really have no time to be distracted now."
The Queen Mother nodded after listening to Nian Shilan's words: "The Ai family also heard about this the day before yesterday, so let's put them here first."
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
Nian Shilan smiled, but the smile did not reach his heart.
"But you have to take care of yourself. Since the Emperor has sent someone out, you can just wait and see."
The Queen Mother looked at Nian Shilan and warned.
But Nian Shilan shook his head: "My brother was living well in the northwest, but the Tong Jia family asked a concubine to go to the army to disrupt the relationship between my brother and Nian Fu and his son. I was so angry that I decided to do so." Ask my brother to return to Beijing quickly. If it hadn't been for me, nothing would have happened to my brother and his two nephews. How can I not blame myself?"
"The concubine of Tong Jia's family?"
The Queen Mother really didn't know about this.
"My name is Tong Jia Mianjie."
Nian Shilan then said with an expression of embarrassment: "I previously reported that Princess Tong Jia entered the palace to confirm the identity of this woman. Princess Tong Jia also admitted that she is the concubine of Tong Jia Mansion."
"Tell the truth and don't hide anything from the Ai family again."
When the Queen Mother heard what was going on, she was afraid that Princess Tong Jia was not telling the truth either.
Nian Shilan nodded, listening to what the Queen Mother meant, Tong Jia Mansion did not say anything about Tong Jia Mianjie. That's great, you can say whatever you want.
"This woman claimed that her family didn't care about her, so she went to the northwest by herself. But somehow she met Nian Fu and was rescued by Nian Fu, so she wanted to marry Nian Fu. Of course her brother didn't agree, and he didn't expect this After the woman met her brother several times, she wanted to be his concubine again."
"What?"
The Queen Mother was greatly shocked after hearing Nian Shilan's words.
"Yes, my brother is old enough to be her father, so how can he bring her into the family? What's more, what will he think if he is rich in his old age?"
Nian Shilan cried and said: "I thought that the father and son were far away in the northwest, and there was no advice, so I thought of letting them come back first. Later, when I met Princess Tong Jia, I didn't expect that she said she supported Tong Jia Mianjie's choice. The concubine thought that her brother would also live in Beijing from now on. If she gave Tong Jia Mianjie to her brother as a concubine, it would be a good idea to at least end her wealth. But who would have thought that Tong Jia Mianjie would agree to it as soon as the concubine agreed? He asked her to be his brother's concubine, but then he regretted it and wanted to marry Nianfu again."
Nian Shilan almost believed what he said.
But there is no way, who wants to let him talk about it first?
The Queen Mother listened to her own words first. No matter what Tong Jiafu said in the future, she was afraid that the Queen Mother would be suspicious of them.
"absurd."
The Queen Mother slammed the table angrily and cursed: "Why are you so shameless?"
"I really didn't know when I offended the Tong Jia family so much. They didn't stop until they disturbed the Nian family."
Nian Shilan cried and said: "Queen Mother, I just want to live a peaceful life with my two children. Why is it so difficult? If possible, I would rather never enter the palace."
"Stop crying."
The Queen Mother supported Nian Shilan and said, "This matter is not your fault. If you think so, then you are doing what they want."
The Queen Mother thought for a while and said: "The Tong Jia family is the mother's family of the Queen Mother Xiao Yiren, so the Emperor will be extra lenient to them. However, the Ai family is not unable to intervene. Don't worry, this woman's matter, the Ai family I will definitely give you an explanation.”
"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your love."
Nian Shilan didn't expect that the Queen Mother would take action to punish Tong Jia Mianjie, so it would be great to save her the trouble.
But with the Queen Mother's appearance, she couldn't tell that her brother's matter had nothing to do with her.
"As for your brother's matter, the Ai family will also spread the word that Tong Jia will come to the palace to ask. If it is really what they did, don't worry, even if the emperor lets them go, the Ai family will not let them go."
When Nian Shilan left Shoukang Palace, he didn't even understand the Queen Mother's attitude.
If the Queen Mother did not know about her brother, she was only surprised when she heard about Tong Jia Mianjie.
But if the Queen Mother knew about her brother, then the Queen Mother's performance was so admirable that Nian Shilan didn't even notice it at all.
"Mother, Zhou Ninghai came here just now and said there is new news from Jiang Fuhai."
When Songzhi saw Nian Shilan coming out, she took the opportunity to help Nian Shilan get into the sedan chair and whispered in Nian Shilan's ear.
When Nian Shilan heard this, he glanced at Songzhi: "Where is Zhou Ninghai now?"
"Has returned to the palace."
Songzhi said.
"Then go back to the palace."
Nian Shilan didn't say much and got on the sedan chair first.
Zhou Ninghai was a little anxious waiting for Nian Shilan in Yikun Palace, and then he saw Nian Shilan coming back.
"Greetings to the imperial concubine."
Zhou Ninghai said hello while helping Nian Shilan walk into the palace.
Nian Shilan saw Zhou Ninghai looking so anxious, so he couldn't help but speed up his pace.
"What's wrong?"
Only when Nian Shilan arrived in the palace did he ask.
"Jiang Fuhai's parents, something happened last night."
Zhou Ninghai said: "Today someone from the prison told me that Jiang Fuhai's parents are dead."
"Does Jiang Fuhai know?"
Nian Shilan thought that the queen would take action, but she didn't expect it to be so fast.
"He must have known about it, so just now he asked someone to send a message to the slave and let him pass."
Zhou Ninghai nodded: "But he has a request. He asked if he could be released from the palace if he told everything."
"Leaving the palace?"
Nian Shilan sneered and said, "If he told everything, he thought he could still leave the capital alive."
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"My servant feels the same way, and told him that the palace is the safest place."
