When Princess Jingyi first heard that the walls of the county princess's mansion collapsed instantly, she was also very surprised!

That move by the Princess Consort was truly ruthless!

The main problem is that this is just too embarrassing! It's worse than being hit or scolded.

Princess Jingyi was now feeling a bit scared. If she really asked the emperor to let her become Jingzhiyuan's concubine and be imprisoned with him, not to mention whether the emperor would agree, what would Jingxue's attitude be if she found out?

Will she raze the Marquis of Quyang's mansion to the ground?

It seems I still can't act impulsively. For now, I can only wait and see how things develop, and avoid provoking Jingxue.

That evening, Prime Minister Zou came to the Duan Prince's residence, which was also the residence of the Second Prince. The uncle and nephew sat facing each other and drank tea as usual.

This was the first time the Prime Minister had visited Prince Duan's residence since he returned to the capital.

"Uncle, your plan was flawless. It's a pity that Jing Zhiyuan didn't die. When did the Emperor grant the Third Prince's wife a get-out-of-jail-free card?"

"Hmph! If it weren't for that get-out-of-jail-free card, Jing Zhiyuan would have been beheaded long ago. I feel that the emperor, including the retired emperor, is intentionally favoring Jing Zhiyuan. Look, Jing Zhiyuan was already a high-ranking general, but he was still granted the title of a prince of a different surname, above all other officials. This is completely against the rules!"

"That explains everything! Oh well, it's all in the past!"

Prime Minister Zou took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and asked, "Mu Sen, what do you think of the matter concerning the County Princess's residence?"

"Uncle, this is quite strange. How did the wall collapse? Did the craftsmen slack off during the work? I heard the emperor sent people to investigate early this morning, but they still haven't found anything!"

"I heard that the War King and his wife also went to the palace last night!"

"Ah? Could it be related to the third son and his wife?" Prince Duan became interested.

"It should be, but I don't know the details!"

Prince Duan Mosuo, holding his teacup, said, "There's something quite interesting to tell you. On my way back from the disaster area, my strategist rescued a young woman. She said she was coming to seek refuge with the Third Prince. After arriving home, she was sent to the Third Prince's residence. I wonder how she is doing now?"

"Such a good opportunity, why not send someone to get to know that girl better! Hmm?"

"Oh? That's true! I've been so busy since I got back that I forgot about it! I really need to go check on it." Ye Musen immediately understood what his uncle meant.

"You are like this..."

The uncle and nephew huddled together and whispered to each other.

Princess Kangping was in a terrible state of panic that day. Her wet nurse had broken her ribs, and the county physician said that the broken ribs might have ruptured her internal organs, otherwise the wet nurse wouldn't have been vomiting blood. She could only stay in bed and it was unknown how well she could recover. So, the wet nurse had no choice but to stay at the princess's residence.

When Princess Xuanhui heard the servants report the chaotic state of the county princess's mansion and the rumors circulating outside the next day, she was so angry that she fainted. After being examined by the imperial physicians, she was advised to rest for a period of time and not to be subjected to any further stimulation.

She had only been in the capital for less than a month when this happened, leaving her completely at a loss. She couldn't do without either her wet nurse or her grandmother!

Her wet nurse was her strategist, and her grandmother was her support. If they were to fall, she would truly become a helpless orphan.

Therefore, she instructed the royal physicians and the imperial physicians sent from the palace to do everything possible to cure her wet nurse and grandmother, no matter how expensive the medicine was.

October 18th arrived in the blink of an eye. Lixia returned to Jingning Garden last night. After breakfast, Jingxue took Lixia, Xiaoman, and Jingze to prepare to enter the palace.

Jingze's hand has healed.

Xiaoman and Lixia each carried a package, while Jingxue led Jingze off the carriage at the palace gate.

Just as the court officials were leaving, Ye Muchen learned that they had visited Jing Zhiyuan and his wife that day.

When Jingxue saw Ye Muchen and Gao Chi approaching, she waited for him. Ye Muchen walked to Jingxue's side and said, "Are you sure you don't need me to come with you?"

Jingxue nodded slightly to him. "Your Highness, didn't we agree on this last night? I'll take them there myself. You can go ahead and get busy!"

"Very well!" Ye Muchen watched Jingxue and the others enter the palace gates, and then took Gao Chi into the carriage to head to the camp on the outskirts of the capital.

As Jingxue and her companions brushed past the ministers leaving the palace, Prime Minister Zou saw the backs of Jingxue and her brother and his sister, a sinister glint in his eyes.

Today's visit to the palace is different from previous ones. In the past, eunuchs would carry me in a sedan chair, but not today.

Lengyan Palace is located in a corner of the palace, quite far from the palace gate. After walking for a while, Jingxue asked Jingze if he was tired.

"Elder sister, Xiaoze isn't tired. He'll see Father and Mother soon!"

Li Xia stepped forward and said, "Young Master, if you are tired, how about I carry you on my back?"

Jingze shook his head again.

"Forget it! Let it be! We don't need to rush. The Emperor didn't set a time limit, as long as the visit doesn't exceed the allotted time!"

In fact, Lixia and Xiaoman's packages contained only clothes. Jingxue was just using these two packages as a cover. As long as the Imperial Guards checked them when they entered, it would be fine. As for what to take out after they were inside, that was up to her.

The group of people were all slightly sweaty when they arrived at Lengyan Palace.

The guards saw several people approaching and asked, "Is it the Princess Consort of Zhan who has come to visit?"

"Yes! Please inform them!" Jingxue replied.

"Princess Consort, please wait a moment!"

The imperial guard went into the adjacent room to report, and soon General Wei, who had appeared before, came out and bowed to Jingxue, saying, "Princess Consort Zhan, you have arrived!"

Jingxue nodded. "General Wei, you've worked hard! I've come with my younger brother and two maids to visit my father and mother."

"This humble general has received the Emperor's decree, but a routine inspection is required first. Please understand, Your Highness!" General Wei nodded.

Jingxue stepped forward and seemingly casually flicked her sleeve, and 200 taels of silver notes fell into General Wei's hands. "It's only right!"

The soldier just stepped forward and checked the packages in Xiaoman and Lixia's hands. The people had already been checked at the palace gate.

After the inspection was completed, General Wei gestured for the door to be opened.

The soldier took out his key, unlocked the door, and it creaked open.

Then, Jingxue led Jingze inside.

In the courtyard, Jing Zhiyuan stood with his hands behind his back, next to a middle-aged male servant.

"Father!"

Jingxue and Jingze knelt down together, followed by Lixia and Xiaoman, who kowtowed and choked out, "Your Highness!"

Jing Zhiyuan stepped forward and reached out to help his two children up. "Get up! It's good that you're here. Your mother has been waiting for a long time, but it was cold, so I didn't let her come out. Come inside!"

The servants behind Jing Zhiyuan also bowed to Jingxue and her brother, saying, "Greetings to the young lady and the young master!"

Li Xia called out, "Father!"

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