Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 371

However, the problem is that she has the title but no real power, and she has no military force at all. The few soldiers in the residence of the Grand Princess Pingkang are not even enough to fill the gaps of the Imperial Guard.

How could she possibly kill the emperor?

Princess Pingkang quickly thought of one person—Chu Jinxun.

Princess Pingkang's mother was a woman from the Chu family who had entered the palace as a concubine in the previous dynasty. Therefore, she and Chu Jinxun were cousins, and the two families had always had a close relationship.

Princess Pingkang heard yesterday that Chu Jinxun had escaped from prison, and that the entire Chu family, including Chu Jinxun's mother, wives, concubines, brothers, and several illegitimate sons and daughters, were all imprisoned in the Eastern Depot's prison.

One person was dragged to the Meridian Gate for public execution each day, forcing Chu Jinxun to appear.

In addition, there was the only legitimate daughter, the deposed Empress Chu, who was confined to the cold palace. Her elder sister, Empress Dowager Chu, although not beheaded, was sent to a temple by the emperor under the pretext of spiritual practice, and would likely be imprisoned for life.

Chu Jinxun dedicated his entire life to the Chu family. Now that he has escaped from prison, he can't just stand by and watch his entire family be killed while he goes on the run alone. He will probably take some action next.

If Chu Jinxun wanted to save the Chu family, he only had one option: to take a desperate gamble and assassinate the emperor to seize power.

Chu Jinxun is her best choice for cooperation.

The problem now is that Chu Jinxun has escaped. The Eastern Depot, the Ministry of Justice, and the Military Command are all searching for him, but so far there is not a single clue. She has no idea where to look for him.

Princess Pingkang could only try her luck, sending people out to subtly inquire about the situation.

Unexpectedly, a secret letter was delivered to the residence of the Grand Princess Pingkang just two days later.

Because Princess Pingkang has behaved very well these past two months, the emperor has removed the imperial guards from Princess Pingkang's residence, leaving only two people symbolically guarding the main gate, and the guards are not very strict.

Therefore, it wouldn't be difficult for Princess Pingkang to sneak out in the middle of the night.

Disguised and accompanied only by a maid, she arrived at a secluded, abandoned house in the west of the city, following the address on the secret letter. She waited for two more hours before Chu Jinxun arrived, accompanied by four guards.

Chu Jinxun was clearly disguised, wearing a completely unfamiliar face. Only when he spoke did Princess Pingkang recognize his voice.

"Is the Grand Princess looking for me?"

Princess Pingkang: "That's right. Since you're willing to come out and see me, you must have guessed my purpose."

Chu Jinxun said, "I know that the Grand Princess is deeply in love with the Prince Consort, but the Emperor insists on not allowing the Prince Consort to return to the capital, forcing the loving couple to be separated. It is extremely cruel. I am doing this for my family, and the Grand Princess is doing this for her family as well, so it is understandable."

He spoke of his family with a gritted teeth.

Mo Zhonggui was ruthless, killing one member of the Chu family every day just to force him to show himself.

As of today, four of his closest relatives have been executed.

That's why he couldn't sit still and, disregarding caution, took the initiative to seek out Princess Pingkang.

Although Princess Pingkang lacks real power, as a high-ranking and influential member of the royal family, she can always be of some use. Besides, Chu Jinxun has very few allies to choose from, so every additional one is beneficial.

Chu Jinxun's words struck a chord with Princess Pingkang, and the two immediately hit it off and began to plot together.