After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

Yongle's identity was extraordinary, and the emperor's words also had a deeper meaning, "The prince's health, the emperor's sister should know."

How could he place high hopes on a prince who was destined to die early?

Although there is now a crown prince, he is still too young...

"Your Majesty." Emperor Yongle didn't avoid the gaze at all, and said frankly: "I haven't been involved in state affairs for many years."

"I entered the palace today only for Pei Chen." Empress Yongle sighed softly, "He has been sensible since childhood and has never asked me for anything, except for this one thing..."

"I really can't bear to see lovers separated."

The emperor was silent.

He had a respect for Emperor Yongle, mixed with a bit of fear.

In the years before he took power, the government affairs were handled by his sister. In the first few years after he took power, some people even said privately... that he was not as good as the imperial sister.

It's not that he hasn't thought about it.

In order to reassure him, Yongle lived alone for many years. Even though he had a loved one, they were never together.

Pei Chen was the only child and was adopted, so when he heard *** say "the only child" just now, he let go and told Pei Chen to get out.

Although his tone was bad just now, his attitude has softened.

The emperor's eyes fell on Miss Yongle, who looked a little lonely. He could clearly see the white hair on her temples.

He and the imperial sister... are both old.

He sighed softly, "Just as my sister says."

……

Pei Chen left the palace happily with the imperial edict in his hand. He walked with high spirits. Anyone who didn't know him would think that he had taken over the Northern Frontier!

He took the imperial edict and went straight to the prince's mansion.

As soon as he entered the room, he picked up Zhao Ying and said, "Hahaha, His Majesty has approved Yingying. His Majesty has granted us marriage!"

Your Majesty has spoken the truth. From now on, no one can separate him and Yingying.

Zhao Ying was startled by Pei Chen's sudden action and quickly asked him to let go and put her down.

After a very happy injection, Pei Chen and Zhao Ying left the Prince's Mansion.

The news that His Majesty approved the marriage between Pei Chen and Zhao Ying quickly spread in the capital. Upon hearing the news, people in the capital had very different reactions.

The Third Prince's Mansion.

boom!

The Third Prince slammed his hand on the table. His usually gentle face was now frosty and gloomy. "You are shameless!"

He was naturally talking about Pei Chen.

He knew very well that his father wanted to arrange a marriage for Pei Chen, and he had personally suggested the second daughter of the Xuan family.

He condescended to become Pei Chen's brother-in-law, but Pei Chen chose a lowly merchant girl instead...

Xiao Ji doesn't have much time left, so does Pei Chen have to board that broken ship?

It's simply a slap in his face!

"Your Highness." At this moment, a steady and somewhat majestic voice sounded.

The anger on the Third Prince's face subsided a little, and he controlled his emotions and said to the person who came in, "Grandmaster."

The person who came was none other than Master Xuan.

"I'm aware of what happened today. Your Highness, don't be too angry." Grand Tutor Xuan said calmly, "Although this matter has not yet been accomplished, Your Majesty's attitude is very clear."

"Your Highness, there is no need to worry. Just wait patiently." Grand Tutor Xuan said firmly, "Your Highness will definitely be the final winner."

The Third Prince thought about what Grand Tutor Xuan had said, and his thoughts became clearer. But after a moment's hesitation, he said, "The Crown Prince has been restless lately. Could it be that he..."

Grand Tutor Xuan shook his head. "It's been over twenty years, and even His Majesty has been unable to find a solution. Your Highness really doesn't need to worry too much."

The Third Prince nodded upon hearing this, "Grandmaster, what you said is quite true."

"However, Grand Tutor, please tell the Second Young Lady that she doesn't need to feel sad about Pei Chen. In the future... I will definitely find a better husband for her."

The word "future" is meaningful.

Grand Tutor Xuan smiled like an old fox, "I would like to thank Your Highness on behalf of my daughter."

Grand Tutor Xuan had just left the Third Prince's Mansion.

The Third Prince's face, which had originally been smiling gently, suddenly darkened. His eyes became deep, and he turned and headed towards the back door of the Third Prince's Mansion...

……

That night.

After dinner, when Xie Yao was staying with Zhao Zhao Sui Sui, Xiao Ji left the Prince's Mansion through the secret passage in the study.

The national teacher has been imprisoned in the same place as last time.

But after he agreed to the bet with Xiao Ji, Xiao Ji ordered people to stop the sound of dripping water, lest the imperial teacher go crazy before he found out the truth.

Because of Xiao Ji's "thoughtfulness", the national teacher was only accompanied by darkness.

"Who?"

As soon as Xiao Ji entered the room, the hoarse voice of the imperial teacher sounded, full of vigilance.

Perhaps because he had been in darkness for a long time, the Imperial Master's hearing was sharper than before.

"It's me." Xiao Ji stopped where he was and said, "Wang Ergou, I'm here to fulfill the bet."

There was silence in the dark room for a long time.

Wang Ergou didn't say anything, and neither did Xiao Ji.

Wang Ergou was able to rise from a second-rate fellow to become the Imperial Master, and was favored by His Majesty for many years, so he was obviously not a fool.

You can probably guess a lot from his tone.

After a long while, Wang Ergou finally spoke, "Don't try to trick me."

"Twenty years ago, when Concubine Li first entered the palace, she brought her maid, Shaoyao, with her. At that time, Concubine Li lived in Chuxiu Palace."

"Besides Shaoyao, there are four palace maids and two eunuchs assigned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

After all, Concubine Li's position was not high at that time, and the number of people serving her was limited.

"After Concubine Li gained favor, accidents occurred one after another among the palace maids and eunuchs serving her. However, two palace maids were transferred away early on, so they luckily survived."

"One of the maids, Xing'er, was sent away as punishment for failing to serve properly. She said that when Shaoyao was still alive, she often heard Concubine Li beating and scolding her, humiliating her to the extreme."

"Peony also has various scars, both old and new, on her body."

When Xiao Ji said this, he keenly heard Wang Ergou's heavier breathing. Obviously, what he said was right.

Regarding the scar... maybe Wang Ergou knows something about it.

Xiao Ji's mind raced as he said, "Xing'er once overheard that Shaoyao and Concubine Li were sisters."

Xiao Ji didn't wait for Wang Ergou to respond and continued, "Another palace maid, named Sangsang, served Concubine Li for a longer time, but was later transferred away."

"As for her..." Xiao Ji spoke slowly, "Yesterday, when I was about to enter the palace to question her, she, who had always been in good health, suddenly passed away."

"Master Wang Guo, guess who did it?"

"Li Tianxiang!" Wang Ergou's voice was filled with hatred and gritted teeth. Her teeth were trembling in anger and the joints of her clenched fists were creaking.

Thaksin Xiao Ji.

If it weren’t for the old friends from that time, no one would know that Concubine Li and Shaoyao were half-sisters!

Xiao Ji quickly realized that Li Tianxiang was Concubine Li's maiden name.

Sisters or something, that was just his guess.

But Wang Ergou's reaction told him that he had cheated correctly.

"It's her, it's actually her, it's actually her!" Wang Ergou's voice was filled with hatred. "How could she do this? How dare she do this?"

"She killed my Shaoyao and used me for so many years... Ah! Ah! Ah!" Wang Ergou felt extremely painful. He had been a knife for the enemy who killed his fiancée for so many years!

Wang Ergou punched the ground repeatedly to vent his emotions.

Xiao Ji didn't urge him.

After a long while, Wang Ergou finally said, "Don't you want to know who poisoned the Queen back then?"

"I tell you."