bestfiction Chapter 320 She and Jiang Ningwan are sworn enemies
Chapter 320 She and Jiang Ningwan are sworn enemies
"Mother, His Highness did not return home last night. Is he still in the imperial study now? What happened?" Jiang Xiru asked anxiously.
The Queen's expression was solemn. "Yan Yue came to the palace last night and said that the Crown Prince's men were found digging for gold in the northwest and hoarding weapons from the Great Yan. He suspected that the Crown Prince was secretly hoarding the gold and colluding with the Great Yan."
When the queen said this, her heart was in her throat.
She had informed the Zhou family overnight, and the Zhou family had also made arrangements, using their connections to get court officials to speak for the prince.
Lu Qingheng was immediately sent back from the northwest. The gold mine issue was easy to discuss, but the weapons of Dayan must not be recognized!
I must ask Lu Qingheng in person what's going on!
If necessary, abandon the Lu family!
"Is this true? The situation is so serious..." Jiang Xiru was very panicked.
"How could it happen so coincidentally that something happened to His Highness as soon as the King of Chu returned?"
Jiang Xiru's words startled the Queen slightly. She looked at her sharply, "Why do you say that? Do you know something?"
Jiang Xiru gritted her teeth and nodded.
His eyes became firm.
"There is evidence of rebellion hidden in the Prince of Chu's study. If we can find it, we can say that the Prince of Chu is framing Your Highness!"
Hearing this, the Queen was shocked, "How did you know?"
"Mother, this matter cannot be explained. When your Highness's life is at stake, I will not lie! Please believe me this time!"
"As long as we can get the evidence from the King of Chu's study, everything will be possible!"
This secret has been hidden for so long and finally it is revealed.
In fact, after her rebirth, she tried more than once to get evidence against the King of Chu, but the Prince of Chu's mansion was heavily guarded and she couldn't get in.
After the King of Chu went to Dayan, she sent many assassins to sneak into the King of Chu's mansion, but all failed.
Without evidence, she was not sure, so she kept it secret and dared not speak out. But now she has become the Crown Princess, and the Crown Prince is in trouble again. What she provides will definitely save the Crown Prince from danger.
By then, both the prince and the queen will be grateful to her.
The queen frowned and thought, in this situation, maybe believing in Jiangxi might save her life.
"But how can we enter the Prince Chu's Mansion and obtain evidence without attracting attention?"
As she spoke, the queen suddenly thought of someone.
His eyes suddenly lit up.
"Someone, go to the Zhou family and tell them if Zhou Tingxu has returned. If she has, have her come see me."
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Early in the morning, Jiang Ningwan went to court.
Today's court was indeed lively, with everyone arguing endlessly about the prince's private possession of a gold mine.
Some people say that the prince has rebellious intentions and should be deposed.
Some people also said that the prince just did not have time to hand over the gold mine, which was an unintentional mistake and did not deserve to be deposed.
Jiang Ningwan and others remained silent and didn't say a word.
Quietly watching the people arguing in the court.
Many of the prince's followers jumped out, and the situation became clear.
The emperor never made a decision.
After the court was dismissed, the ministers around were still discussing this matter.
Jiang Ningwan was about to leave the palace when she suddenly heard a voice behind her: "Ningwan!"
She turned her head and saw Jiang Bingde walking towards her quickly.
After not seeing each other for a few months, Jiang Bingde had more white hair on his temples and seemed to have aged a lot.
When he saw her, his face was filled with joy.
"Ning Wan! I was so happy to see you back yesterday that I couldn't sleep all night! Seeing that you are safe and sound, I feel relieved!"
Jiang Bingde patted her shoulder, tears welling up in his eyes.
Jiang Ningwan smiled politely, "I'm sorry to have made Duke Jiang worried."
Although the name was still unfamiliar, Jiang Bingde was still very happy.
"Are you free tonight? Come back for dinner." Jiang Bingde was full of anticipation.
At this moment, a figure in luxurious clothes appeared in Jiang Ningwan's sight.
Jiang Xiru was standing not far away, glaring at them with resentment.
Jiang Ningwan glanced at Jiang Xiru hesitantly.
He politely refused: "Forget it, Jiang Xiru just got married, and the prince is in trouble. Jiang Xiru needs your comfort at this time, so I won't destroy your father-daughter relationship."
After saying that, she walked away.
These words made Jiang Bingde feel a little guilty.
Looking at Jiang Xiru not far away, Jiang Bingde couldn't help feeling a little angry.
After Jiang Ningwan left, Jiang Xiru slowly walked over. Even with the support of the palace maid, she could not hide her limping appearance.
This caused many ministers who were about to leave the court to look at him sideways.
"Are you still angry with your sister? She has survived a near-death experience and is back. Can't you just live in peace with each other?" Jiang Bingde advised earnestly.
Jiang Xiru was even more angry, "Dad, did you see the way everyone was looking at me?"
"The Crown Princess is a cripple!"
"Everyone's laughing at me!"
"Who caused all this? It was Jiang Ningwan!"
"How can I let go? How can I live in peace with her?"
Jiang Ningwan broke her legs, harmed her husband, and wanted to take away her father. She and Jiang Ningwan will never reconcile!
Jiang Bingde felt powerless and could not help but angrily said, "You asked for it! If you didn't have those evil thoughts, how could your sister hurt you with her character?"
Jiang Xiru was extremely angry.
But she didn't have time for that right now.
"Dad, let's not talk about the past."
"What is the Emperor's attitude towards His Royal Highness's situation? Could you please plead for His Royal Highness?"
Jiang Bingde's expression was solemn. "This matter is complicated. My plea won't be enough to help."
Hearing this, Jiang Xiru's face froze, "So Dad didn't plead for mercy?"
Jiang Bingde said, "I have served in the court for so many years, I know better than you that some things cannot be solved by pleading."
Jiang Xiru's eyes were red and she looked disappointed.
"Dad, you don't want to get involved in this mess, right?"
"But His Highness is in trouble, what should I do? Doesn't Dad ever consider me?"
Jiang Bingde remained firm, "I'm not..."
Jiang Xiru said nothing and just knelt down with a thud.
Jiang Bingde was immediately shocked.
The colleagues around were all watching. Jiang Bingde's face was very ugly. He hurriedly tried to help her up, "Xiru, what are you doing? Get up!"
"Let's go home and talk if there's anything!"
Jiang Xiru refused to get up, "If Dad doesn't agree to help me, I will kneel here forever."
She knew that her father was most afraid that the emperor would be suspicious of him, so he would remain neutral no matter what happened in the court. When the Ling family was in trouble, he did not say a word, and now when the prince was in trouble, he would not say a word either.
But Dad is very concerned about his reputation. With so many people watching, he will always compromise and agree to something for her.
"You!" Jiang Bingde looked solemn.
"The Emperor has his own opinion on this matter! If I plead for mercy, it might harm His Highness! It might make the Emperor think we're forming a clique for personal gain!"
He refused to agree.
Jiang Xiru added, "I just want Dad to agree to help me. I don't need him to plead for the Crown Prince."
"Then how can I help you?"
"Dad, promise me first, I won't make it difficult for you!"
After careful consideration, Jiang Bingde gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Okay! I promise you!"
Jiang Xiru then stood up.
Jiang Bingde quickly asked: "How do you want me to help you?"
Jiang Xiru lowered her voice and said, "I want Dad to persuade my sister to let the King of Chu marry Zhou Tingxu."