Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War
Chapter 227 Ready to make a move
The sun shone through the window onto the floor of the East Palace. The prince had just returned from school at Chongwen Hall and walked into the palace in a good mood. However, when he stepped into the palace, he was surprised to find Ye Ling'er sitting there with a faint smile on her face.
As for Ye Ling'er, Yunxi had previously revealed some information to the prince. She told the prince that Ye Ling'er was actually his biological aunt, but she was also a scheming person with ulterior motives. What's more, Ye Ling'er had given birth to the fourth prince, Rui Ze, making the situation more complicated and sensitive. Therefore, the prince was wary of Ye Ling'er and handled his relationship with her carefully.
Although he was full of doubts, the prince still showed a friendly smile and slowly walked towards Ye Ling'er. He asked softly, "It turns out that Madam Ye is here. I wonder why Madam Ye came here today?"
Ye Ling'er nodded slightly, a smile flashed in her eyes, and she said gently: "I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has made great achievements in his studies at Chongwen Hall recently, so I came here specially to visit him to show my concern."
Hearing this, the prince sneered in his heart, thinking that Ye Ling'er was indeed good at speaking. But he did not show it, and responded calmly: "Thank you for your concern, Madam Ye, but I still have a lot of homework to review, so I won't accompany you for long." After saying that, he smiled politely and turned to leave.
Seeing this, Ye Ling'er hurriedly said, "Why are you in such a hurry, Your Highness? I have some questions about palace affairs that I would like to ask Your Highness."
The prince stopped and looked back at Ye Ling'er, wondering: What on earth does Ye Ling'er want to do? But he still replied politely, "Madam Ye, please speak."
Ye Linger stood up, walked closer to the prince, and whispered, "Your Highness, your mother has not returned from her diplomatic mission to the Turks yet, and there are rumors in the court that your mother has been detained by the Turkic Khan and has become his princess. What do you think of this, Your Highness?"
The prince frowned slightly. He didn't understand Ye Ling'er's intention, but what she said was related to Yunxi. He had also heard that the former Turkic prince, now the Turkic Khan, was deeply in love with Yunxi. But of course he firmly believed that Yunxi would return to the Tang Dynasty safely. "This prince believes that my mother will return safely." The prince said in a firm tone.
Ye Linger chuckled, "Your Highness is right, your mother will return safely, but I don't know when, maybe a year or several years? In this palace, power and calculations are everywhere. If you don't make plans early, you may be in a passive position in the future." She looked at the prince meaningfully, and then said, "The fourth prince Rui Ze is very talented and is deeply loved by His Majesty. If Your Highness can form an alliance with us mother and son and work together to achieve great things, wouldn't it be a good thing?"
The prince was shocked. He did not expect Ye Ling'er to ask for an alliance so directly. He knew the cruelty of the palace struggle and had to deal with it with caution.
"Empress Ye, I'm sorry I can't agree so easily. The alliance is of great importance and requires careful consideration." The prince replied firmly. "Well." A sly look flashed in Ye Ling'er's eyes, "However, I hope Your Highness will give this matter more consideration. After all, this concerns our future." After saying that, she smiled and turned away.
The prince stared at her back, his mind full of thoughts. He realized that this court battle had just begun.
So the prince made up his mind to ask his father for clarification. He walked with firm steps to Xingqing Palace. When he saw his father, the prince knelt down to salute, then raised his head, looked at the emperor firmly, and asked: "Father, I heard that my mother was sent to the Turks. What is going on? I want to know the truth. Please tell me."
The emperor frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a trace of worry. He stepped forward to help the prince up, and said in a deep voice: "I have also heard some rumors about your mother, but you must not believe them easily. Your mother is going to the Turks this time for the sake of peace between the two countries. She has been to the Turks many times and is very experienced. I believe she can successfully complete her mission and return safely."
The prince clenched his fists tightly and said through gritted teeth, "I understand. But there are rumors all over the palace right now, and these rumors may cause harm to mother. I am worried that father will believe these rumors, which will be detrimental to mother."
The emperor stared at the prince for a long time, and a trace of relief flashed in his eyes. He said slowly: "My son has grown into a little adult now. He knows how to think when encountering things. He is no longer the ignorant child. I am proud and relieved for you."
"Father, I think this matter is quite strange and we need someone to investigate it thoroughly. I suggest sending Gu Tianxing. He is very smart and will definitely be able to find out the truth." The prince said to the emperor sincerely.
The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement. He knew that this matter was related to the reputation and stability of the royal family, and he had to investigate it thoroughly.
The prince was relieved to get the emperor's permission. He immediately stood up and said goodbye, and said that he would arrange for Gu Tianxing to investigate as soon as possible.
The emperor instructed: "Tell Gu Tianxing to send someone to investigate secretly. Be careful and cautious and don't alert the enemy. If you find anything, report it to me immediately."
The prince kowtowed respectfully, thanking the emperor for his trust and support. Then, he slowly stood up and turned to leave the palace. At this moment, he was determined to find out the conspiracy behind this and clear his mother's name.
After the prince returned to the East Palace, he immediately summoned Gu Tianxing. He conveyed the emperor's will to Gu Tianxing and seriously told him to be careful and protect his own safety.
After receiving the order, Gu Tianxing immediately began to prepare. He selected a group of smart and capable guards, secretly visited various places in the capital, and launched a comprehensive investigation.
In the capital, Gu Tianxing visited everywhere to collect clues. After some efforts, he finally found some clues. These clues all pointed to a mysterious organization that seemed to be manipulating everything behind the scenes.
At the same time, the situation in the palace became increasingly tense. Ye Ling'er frequently went in and out of the palace and colluded with some dignitaries. The prince noticed her unusual behavior, but because there was no solid evidence, he could not easily take action.
When the prince was in trouble, Gu Tianxing brought back key intelligence. He found that Ye Ling'er had a close connection with the mysterious organization, and she seemed to be planning a huge conspiracy.
The prince was shocked and decided to expose all of this once the evidence was solid. However, just as he was about to act, a sudden change put him in a desperate situation...
You'll Also Like
-
I really don't want to be the top streamer anymore
Chapter 378 2 hours ago -
Immortal of Eternal Life and Endless Ages
Chapter 167 2 hours ago -
Mount and Blade System: Start from Pioneer Lords.
Chapter 340 2 hours ago -
Becoming a God by Searching Mountains and Subduing Demons
Chapter 343 2 hours ago -
The Great Flood of the End of Time: Female Neighbor Comes to Borrow Food
Chapter 472 2 hours ago -
This man knows how to hype
Chapter 688 2 hours ago -
Huangxiu
Chapter 798 2 hours ago -
The big man has a living father
Chapter 266 2 hours ago -
Top academic
Chapter 272 2 hours ago -
The younger brother of the First Emperor
Chapter 298 2 hours ago