EBE Chapter 148 Lan Xiaoxiao Learns the Truth About Her Mother's Death
Chapter 148 Lan Xiaoxiao Learns the Truth About Her Mother's Death
Lan Xiaoxiao thought that Aunt Qian was a lobbyist sent by Lan Chengen to help the Lan family speak well of them in front of Prince Yu.
"Miss, you guessed wrong. I came here today to tell you the truth about my wife's death."
"The truth? What do you mean?"
"Miss, aren't you also wondering what happened on the day Madam passed away? Madam's death was definitely not an accident."
"So who is the murderer? And how did you know?"
"The Madam was killed by the Master himself, and the fire was also set by the Master. If you don't believe me, you can go check it out."
Lan Xiaoxiao was shocked. She did suspect her father, but she denied this suspicion at that time.
She believed that no matter how vicious Lan Cheng'en was, he would not kill his first wife, and her mother had never done anything to let the Lan family down.
Aunt Qian put down the teacup in her hand and stood up. She bowed lightly and said goodbye.
"Take care, young lady. I'll take my leave now."
"Wait, why are you telling me this? What is your purpose?"
"Miss, just think that I am doing this for the justice in my heart. As for why, does it matter?"
After saying this, Aunt Qian left Prince Yu's Mansion without looking back. The news had been conveyed, and as for Lan Xiaoxiao's reaction, I believe we will know soon.
After leaving Prince Yu's Mansion, Aunt Qian did not return to the Lan family. Instead, she turned a corner and entered an alley. She observed that there was no one around, so she walked straight into the depths of the alley.
Zhao Huaijin was already waiting at the end of the alley, and Aunt Qian quickly knelt down to report.
"Master, it's done."
"Well, go back. Wu will be back in a few days. If you have anything to say, contact him directly."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Aunt Qian bowed respectfully, turned around and walked quickly out of the alley. Zhao Huaijin sneered and flew directly onto the roof.
If you want to completely destroy the Lan family, you can't rely on external factors alone, you must disintegrate it from within.
He had arranged for Aunt Qian to enter the Lan family early on. The original intention was to investigate the Lan family's assassins, but he did not expect to get an unexpected gain.
How could Zhao Huaijin miss the opportunity to murder his legal wife, an evidence that could put Lan Chengen to death?
He knew that the emperor did not want the Lan family to be destroyed, and might even be hoping that one day the Lan family would be desperate and surrender to the emperor by offering to remove the poison.
By then, the emperor will not only be able to remove the poison, but also be able to keep the Lan family firmly in his hands and make them Prince Yu's most loyal dogs in the future.
But the emperor was too naive. How could Zhao Huaijin let the Lan family go?
Even if he released the Lan family, would the master behind the Lan family allow the Lan family to continue to be loyal to the Great Saint Emperor?
So Zhao Huaijin decided to strike first and destroy the Lan family directly. He didn't want to hear a word the emperor said.
The emperor now feels like a waste. Song Qingwan no longer helps him with his medical treatment, and Zhao Huaijin has told him to seek help from someone else.
But the emperor did not want to die. He thought of Concubine Shun who was still in the palace. Zhao Huaijin could not ignore his biological mother, right?
So after court that day, he went straight to Shun Guifei's Yuqi Palace.
Concubine Shun was naturally aware of the affairs between the emperor and the Lan family, and she roughly guessed why the emperor came to see her.
"My concubine pays your respects to the Emperor."
"Get up, how is Huaiyuan doing recently?"
"Huaiyuan is doing well and can walk now. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."
The wet nurse handed the seventh prince to the emperor with tact. The emperor took him, teased him for a while, and then gave him back to the wet nurse.
Zhao Huaiyuan is already one year old. He is not like other children who like to cry. He often behaves like an obedient little adult.
Concubine Shun had previously suspected whether there was something wrong with the child's IQ, but Song Qingwan had checked and found that Zhao Huaiyuan was normal and had a high IQ.
This child simply doesn't like to cry and likes quietness. Although he is shy, he doesn't make trouble.
The emperor also liked Zhao Huaiyuan very much, but now his health was like this, and he didn't have the energy to care more about the child.
"Has Jin'er come to see you recently?"
"No."
"If I make you an imperial concubine, would you be willing?"
"I am already second only to the emperor in the harem, and above everyone else. I dare not hope for more."
Concubine Shun is not a fool. The Queen has not been deposed yet, so her position will never be higher than the Queen’s.
Although the Imperial Noble Consort has the same rank as the Vice Queen, she essentially has no special privileges other than being able to handle troublesome matters in the harem.
Besides, Zhao Huaijin has grown up now, and the Yan family is on the rise, so there is no need for her as a mother to do anything.
The emperor's face darkened, knowing that Concubine Shun was rejecting him.
"You did this on purpose, didn't you? Do you really want to see me die?"
"Your Majesty, why do you say that? I am a woman in the deep palace, how dare I have such thoughts?"
"Others may not know, but you are not aware of my physical condition? Song Qingwan won't treat me now, am I just going to wait for death?"
"Your Majesty is being too demanding. Qing Wan has been hurt like that, how could Jin Er allow her to enter the palace again? Doesn't Your Majesty know that Qing Wan was kidnapped because she wanted to treat your illness?"
"That wasn't my order. The Lan family has already paid the price. They won't dare to do it again. Why can't they just let it go?"
"Really? Paid a price? I don't understand why you must protect the Lan family and Zhao Yujun. How is my Jin'er inferior to him?"
"Humph! Stupid woman, what do you know?"
Concubine Shun laughed out of anger. She had a lot of things hidden in her heart, but she couldn't help but say them today.
"I am stupid and don't understand the emperor's far-reaching strategy, but the emperor indulges the Lan family without any bottom line for Zhao Yujun and hurts my son. I really don't understand why."
"What do you want me to do? Will you be satisfied only if I destroy the Lan family and avenge Song Qingwan?"
"There was only one Song Qingwan? Back then, Jin'er was almost killed, my nephew Yan Yu was seriously injured, Huaiyuan Jingle was murdered, and there are so many children in the palace. Which one was not done by the Lan family?"
The emperor raised his hand, and Concubine Shun closed her eyes and moved her face closer. She really wanted to see just how far the person beside him could go.
The emperor finally did not lower his hand. He snorted coldly and left with his sleeves flicked.
Concubine Shun looked at this furious man, and the last bit of hope she had for him disappeared.
This is the man she has been married to for more than 20 years. Although they were not married for love, how could there not be a ripple in his heart during his youth?
She once fantasized that her husband had even a hint of true love for her, but as she grew older, she realized that she was naive.
The heart of an emperor is the most unreliable and the most undesirable thing in the world.
As expected, Lan Xiaoxiao did not disappoint Zhao Huaijin. The next day, she directly struck the drum to appeal for justice at the Dali Temple.
"Boom...boom...boom..."
She wanted justice for her mother, and she didn't want to have anything to do with the Lan family anymore.