The Villain is Reborn! Princess Zhan goes on a killing spree in the capital

Did Emperor Ming know?

Mrs. Su's heart suddenly ached.

That was her own son, taken away at birth and never seen again. The palace was full of treacherous plots, and Empress Dowager Xie had other plans, her goal from the very beginning being the empress. Ever since the child was taken away, Old Lady Su had lived in constant fear.

The late Queen and the late Crown Prince were both gifted with talent and kindness. When Old Lady Su was unaware of Empress Dowager Xie's plans, she had originally thought that her son could become a leisurely prince.

However, after accidentally discovering Empress Dowager Xie's purpose, Old Madam Su never slept well again.

For so long, Madam Su had never thought that there would be a day when mother and son could be reunited. She thought she had made her decision. But now, Su Jian told her that it was very likely that Emperor Ming already knew.

"Really...really?" Old Madam Su's voice trembled a little.

Su Jian looked at the light that suddenly ignited in Madam Su's eyes, hesitated for a moment, and nodded: "If it weren't for this reason, I can't imagine why Emperor Ming would let the Regent leave."

The Dongchu group saw the clues about Zongkui.

But Su Jian hadn't just met Zong Kui at that moment. You'd have to know that Su Jian had previously stayed in Nanqing for a while. Back then, not only had the eldest princess been humiliated, but Su Jian was also the target of ridicule by the Nanqing nobles. Back then, Ji Xue was fine, but Zong Kui had always been a figure Su Jian found difficult to understand.

Zong Kui alone disrupted the situation in the capital of Dongchu.

If such a person wanted to threaten Emperor Ming, he would probably use Emperor Ming's life experience as an excuse, otherwise he would not have left so quickly.

Moreover, the War King has already led people to chase him, but no news has been received. It is very likely that the whereabouts of Zongkui have not been tracked down.

For some reason, Su Jian had a feeling that even for Zhan Wang and the others, it would be too late.

Zong Kui couldn't stop him.

"We can't let Zongkui go." Old Lady Su actually already knew what happened in the court, so she also knew what agreement Zongkui had reached with Dongchu.

Since Zong Kui can produce a list of people that directly incriminate the officials of Dong Chu.

So--

Old Lady Su couldn't help but worry about Emperor Ming. If Zongkui went back and spread the news, what could even Empress Dowager Xie do?

"No, I want to enter the palace!" Old Lady Su's face changed drastically. She had to tell Empress Dowager Xie about this as soon as possible and let her make preparations.

"Mother, are the people who came to assassinate you from the palace?" Su Jian's face was a little ugly. In fact, when he learned this shocking secret, Su Jian already knew that his mother was in danger. Now his mother wanted to enter the palace, which was not a wise thing to do.

"You can't avoid it." Old Madam Su's face turned ugly. From the moment she was forced to speak, everything was doomed.

Empress Dowager Xie would not let her survive.

However, if Zong Kui had really told Emperor Ming about the matter, it would actually create a chance for Madam Su to survive.

But this also depends on the game between her and Empress Dowager Xie.

"Mother, but if you don't enter the palace, you still have a chance. You can hide back in your hometown." Su Jian said frankly. In fact, as long as he returned to his hometown, Empress Dowager Xie should know that his mother had no interest in the turmoil in the capital, and might let her go.

Su Jian took a deep breath, his eyes twinkled as he said, "My son can also take up an external post."

Originally, Su Jian was determined to climb the career ladder in the capital, but if he stayed in the capital there would be such a crisis, it would be better for him to take up a post outside the capital.

This wasn't just for his mother. Empress Dowager Xie was vindictive. In Empress Dowager Xie's eyes, the thorn in her side wasn't just Madam Su, she also had him.

Emperor Ming was Madam Su's son, which meant he was her younger brother. The reason why emperors throughout history have always excluded foreign relatives is because blood ties can sometimes be the source of disaster. If Emperor Ming knew he was a member of the Su family, he would definitely lean towards the Su family in the future.

This is not what the Xie family wants to see.

"When we sent him away, it wasn't to make the Su family leave the capital." A trace of cruelty flashed across Old Madam Su's face. Back then, she sent her son away in exchange for the Su family's bright future.

If I leave now because of this, then all the suffering I endured in the past would have been in vain.

Besides, all those years of keeping silent would have been in vain.

Absolutely impossible!

"Mother, as long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood!" Su Jian has been the prime minister for many years, and he has actually stood on the side of Emperor Ming from the very beginning, so he knows Emperor Ming very well.

Emperor Ming was not as indecisive and cowardly as he had previously appeared.

Emperor Ming had always kept a low profile, and even now, as he personally ruled, he was still constrained by Empress Dowager Xie. Emperor Ming, on the other hand, had always sought to break free from Empress Dowager Xie and had been gathering his own power over the years. Ultimately, a showdown between the two would occur, and Su Jian favored Emperor Ming.

After all, Emperor Ming was the emperor of Dong Chu, and no matter how powerful Empress Dowager Xie was, she was just an empress dowager in the harem and was in her twilight years.

Therefore, there is really no need to confront each other head-on at this time.

You can go out and hide for a few years, and then come back after the situation in the capital settles down.

"I'm not leaving." Madam Su's eyes had calmed down. In just a short time, she had figured out the pros and cons of everything that had happened. "Su Jian, you should know how important this is to Emperor Ming right now. At this moment, only you can stand firm and help him."

“Wealth and honor are always sought at the cost of risk. This applies not only to wealth and honor, but also to power.”

Madam Su said, holding Su Jian's hand. "Soon, Mother will go to the palace to see Empress Dowager Xie, and you will go to see Emperor Ming. Now that the cards are open, there is a way to play them."

"Mother, you want your son to go see the emperor?" Su Jian couldn't really equate Emperor Ming with his younger brother at this moment. You know, for him, going to see Emperor Ming was actually a fatal choice.

By doing this, the mother has actually put all the weight of the Su family on Emperor Ming.

But at this time, Empress Dowager Xie was at the height of her power, and if Emperor Ming truly wanted to take power himself, it would be a formidable battle. Especially since Old Lady Su had laid everything bare, who knew if Empress Dowager Xie would resort to desperate measures.

Emperor Ming was Empress Dowager Xie's support. Empress Dowager Xie might not do anything to Emperor Ming, but she would definitely do something to them.

"Why, you don't want to?" Madam Su couldn't help but tighten her grip on Su Jian's hand, her face darkening. "You don't think mother is doing this for your brother, do you?"

There was a flash of disappointment in Mrs. Su's eyes.

In fact, Su Jian’s personality is not like hers, and in fact, crisis is also an opportunity.

"Of course not. Mother is very wise. If she thinks something should be done, then it should be done." Su Jian lowered his eyes, hiding the expression in his eyes: "My son is just worried about me."

"Don't worry, if Zong Kui really knows the truth, then Empress Dowager Xie won't do anything." Old Madam Su's eyes were full of fighting spirit. She looked at Su Jian: "If Emperor Ming brings this matter up with you, do you know how to respond?!"