The legitimate daughter brings disaster to the concubine! Seize the imperial power and the throne

Princess Ning waited anxiously until noon when she was released from the palace. When she returned home, she asked about Prince Ning. When she learned that Prince Ning was not at home, Princess Ning became even more anxious.

"Princess, are you worrying too much? The Queen may have seen Princess Qinghe's child and felt pity for the younger generation, so she wants to meet Master Xuan."

Princess Ning shook her head: "It's not that simple. Don't forget, the reason Princess Qinghe was able to come back was because Lu Jingning went to Qinghe in person."

Today, Queen Fang clearly favors Lu Jingning.

No matter how powerless Empress Fang was, she was still the elder and the Empress Dowager. The younger generations could not refuse any request she made.

It was not until the evening that Prince Ning finally arrived, still smelling of alcohol. Princess Ning quickly stepped forward to support Prince Ning and ordered the maid, "Go and make some sobering soup."

Prince Ning smiled and held Princess Ning's hand with one hand: "No one can guess what the emperor is thinking. Guess what, the emperor just ordered Lu Lin to guard the mausoleum for three months."

"The little prince is so young, how could it be so sudden?" Princess Ning was surprised that Lu Lin was so favored recently. Going to guard the imperial mausoleum was not a good thing. The imperial mausoleum was hard work, not as free and easy as in the capital. What's more important was that if he went to the imperial mausoleum and encountered any unexpected events, it would be hard to explain.

Besides, would Lu Jingning be willing to let Lu Lin go to the imperial mausoleum alone?

Lu Lin is the lifeblood of the Eastern Palace. Without him, the Eastern Palace will collapse.

Prince Ning couldn't hide his smug smile: "I've said it before, Lu Lin is just a tool. A while ago, my father was a little angry with Prince Shen, and wanted to use Lu Lin to teach him a lesson. Now that he has come to his senses, Lu Lin is naturally an eyesore. This is the emperor's art of balance."

He still believed that the person who would eventually ascend the throne would be Prince Shen.

Princess Ning couldn't laugh anymore. She was worried when talking about being summoned to the palace by Queen Fang today. "The Queen summoned me suddenly and insisted on having some snacks. She also asked me to bring Brother Xu to pay my respects tomorrow. I feel uneasy all the time."

As soon as she met Lu Jingning, she felt that there was a trap waiting ahead.

She was afraid that Bu Yan would give her some advice.

Prince Ning frowned: "The Queen never asks about the affairs of the court. Could it be a coincidence?"

"No." Princess Ning said confidently, "The Queen is definitely on Aning's side. Your Majesty, don't forget who brought Qinghe back."

When Qinghe was mentioned, the smile on King Ning's face faded, and he cursed Wen Chen for being a fool: "General Wen has always been stubborn, but now he is taking the initiative to become Lu Lin's master. Humph, there must be something fishy going on."

The couple looked at each other.

Prince Ning held Princess Ning's hand and said, "Wait a little longer, we will be through this soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, the guards outside came to deliver a message.

"Your Majesty, there is a letter from the palace."

Prince Ning quickly took the letter and after reading the contents, his face changed and he gritted his teeth and said, "Little pockmarked boy in the flower room drowned, and little pockmarked boy's brother also made a mistake and was demoted to the kitchen."

It was no accident that these two people suddenly got into trouble.

"It seems that I have underestimated Aning."

Princess Ning said, "It may not be An Ning. It is very likely that Lord Bu is behind this. Your Majesty should be extremely careful of Lord Bu's every move."

"Bu Yan?"

Princess Ning nodded heavily.

……

"Little Mazi is dead?"

When Lu Lin went to the flower room the next day, he suddenly heard that Xiao Mazi had drowned. His face turned pale instantly, and he grabbed the arm of the eunuch beside him and asked, "How could he die suddenly?"

Lu Jingning had already reprimanded the eunuchs around him yesterday, so when Lu Lin asked about it, no one dared to speak nonsense.

Unable to get any information out of him, Lu Lin stumbled back and ran all the way to Liuli's room, and knocked on the door hard.

Liuli opens the door.

"Mom, Xiao Mazi is dead."

Liuli pulled him into the house, poured him a glass of water, and tried to persuade Lu Lin to calm down. It was obvious that Lu Lin was very scared.

With both hands holding the teacup, her shoulders trembled slightly and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Last night the emperor ordered you to guard the imperial mausoleum for three months." Liuli said.

Lu Lin looked up in surprise.

Even though he was very young, he understood that this was aimed at him. The death of Xiao Mazi was not accidental. Liuli gently patted Lu Lin's shoulder: "The imperial family is the most ruthless. The emperor has no feelings for you. Except for you, no one in the world wants you to sit in that position, even if you are the only son of the prince."

Lu Lin's face turned red: "Mom, was it my elder sister who killed the little pockmarked boy?"

"Brother Lin!" Liuli interrupted him: "If this is heard by the big brother, do you know the consequences?"

Lu Lin pursed his lips in shame and said nothing. He had only heard people say that he was the prince's son and that the emperor loved the prince the most, so he was a little proud and even considered himself the future prince.

But he didn't expect that reality would give him a hard slap in the face.

"Mom, I want to see the emperor." Lu Lin said.

There is affection between people when they meet. Maybe after meeting the emperor, the emperor will be soft-hearted and let him stay. As long as he catches the emperor, who dares to say anything?

Liuli's face was tense, and her voice became cold: "You can't see the emperor."

"Why?"

"Okay, put away your unnecessary thoughts, pack up and prepare to go to the Imperial Mausoleum. You should also calm down for the time being."

Lu Lin was still a little stubborn: "Lord Bu can see the emperor every day, he must have a way."

Without waiting for Liuli to speak, Lu Lin turned around and ran away again.

He waited for Bu Yan in the study room according to the usual study time. After waiting for a while, he saw Bu Yan coming. Lu Lin happily stepped forward and said, "Master Bu."

Bu Yan lifted his eyelids and glanced at Lu Lin lightly, his eyes were cold, without the usual gentleness, and the smile on Lu Lin's face could no longer be suppressed.

"Bu...Master."

"I don't deserve it." Bu Yan came to pack up his things, and he didn't look very happy to Lu Lin: "Your Highness has grown strong now, and you don't need me anymore. You should take care of yourself in the future."

Lu Lin was completely panicked this time, kneeling on the ground: "Master Bu, I... I was confused for a moment, so I believed the slander. Master Bu, please forgive me this time."

Bu Yan glanced down at Lu Lin, his eyes remained unchanged. He bent down and helped Lu Lin up: "Your Highness, you worry too much."

Without giving Lu Lin a chance to explain, Bu Yan left, heading towards Linglong Pavilion in the East Palace. He stood at the door and waited for a while. It was Xue Yuan who personally invited him in.

When Lu Jingning learned that he was coming, he specially prepared tea and snacks in the small courtyard.

"I pay my respects to you, Majesty."

"Master Bu is so formal?" Lu Jingning raised his eyebrows.

Bu Yan's lips curled up, and he simply sat opposite her: "You don't have to worry about Lu Lin's matter, I will solve it myself."

He brought this trouble upon himself and he will solve it.

Lu Jingning nodded. After sending Lu Lin away, he had no intention of letting him come back. The Eastern Palace did not need someone who was easily influenced by others.

Fortunately, Lu Lin did not attack Shangguan, otherwise, she would have killed him herself.

"Aning." Bu Yan called softly.

Lu Jingning raised her eyebrows and looked at him, and suddenly fell into a gentle look. Her little face turned slightly red and she turned away her eyes somewhat unnaturally.

Bu Yan chuckled, didn't tease the other party, chatted for a few words and then found a reason to leave. Before leaving, Bu Yan went to see Liuli, chatted for about an incense stick of time and then left.

As for what they talked about, she didn't care at all.

If it was a secret, with Bu Yan's methods, he would not have gone to find Liuli openly under her nose.

Liuli was raised by him, so naturally she is well-behaved and obedient.

two days later

On the way to the imperial mausoleum, Lu Lin and Liuli encountered an assassin. Liuli was killed by a sword and died on the spot. Countless guards who went with them were also killed or injured.

Little Prince Lu Lin is missing.

As soon as the news came out, the Emperor of Southern Liang was furious and specially sent Bu Yan to investigate the case personally.