GBP Chapter 567 Welcome King Chu back home!
Chapter 567 Welcome King Chu back home!
Jiang Ningwan also rushed back overnight, and it was already afternoon when she arrived.
Qin Wenli had already changed into the dragon robe and was sitting on the dragon throne in the imperial study.
"Cousin..." Jiang Ningwan realized something was wrong just as she was about to say that, and quickly changed her words: "Your Highness!"
Qin Wenli put down the memorial in his hand and said slowly, "You don't have to be so polite. Just call me cousin as before."
Jiang Ningwan quickly said, "How can this be allowed? We still have to follow the proper rules to avoid gossip."
Qin Wenli didn't force it.
Then he asked, "How is the investigation of the Huainan case going?"
Jiang Ningwan replied, "Jiang Zhouye is still investigating over there, so I came back early."
"I wonder if Lu Lingsong participated in Qin Chengqian and Zhou Lin's operation last night?"
Qin Wenli shook his head, "No."
"I haven't thought of this person yet. When the officials came to court today, I didn't see Lu Lingsong."
After saying that, he immediately sent someone to the Lu family to see if Lu Lingsong was there.
Jiang Ningwan rushed back in a hurry because he was afraid that something might happen to Lu Lingsong. After all, he had troops at his disposal.
According to their plan, the King of Chu and his personal guards could enter the palace to delay the event until dawn, and with Li Ji bringing part of the imperial guards, they could delay the event until the afternoon.
If she rushed back with Ling Weijun, she would be able to catch up.
But the situation was different from what she expected, Lu Lingsong did not show up.
Could it be that he was not involved in this plan?
Qin Shuangchi spoke slowly: "According to my people's investigation, Lu Lingsong's troops have not made any moves so far."
"Such a big thing happened last night, and they don't seem to know about it."
Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan frowned in confusion. "Logically speaking, Lu Lingsong is working for the emperor. Since the emperor is seriously ill, he should be thinking about his next move."
"You didn't even join Qin Chengqian?"
Qin Wenli pondered for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "When an enemy comes, we will stop him; when water comes, we will block it with earth."
"With you guys here, I'm not worried at all! Let's finish the current matter first, and then slowly deal with Lu Lingsong."
Now everything is a foregone conclusion. He sits on the throne. It's easy for him to frame Lu Lingsong and execute him.
Lu Lingsong is no longer a threat.
Jiang Ningwan nodded, "Then let's go see my aunt."
The two left the imperial study, and Jiang Ningwan took Qin Shuangchi's arm. "Finally, you can see the light of day again. You don't have to hide anymore."
Qin Chengqian held her hand and said, "This day has come sooner than expected."
The emperor is dead.
Qin Chengqian awaits execution.
The burdens on both of them have been lifted, and they feel relaxed.
Just then, a familiar figure came towards me.
Jiang Ningwan was slightly startled.
Song Mingyu looked at them with complicated eyes. Seeing their tightly held hands, he felt like needles piercing his heart.
"General, Prince." Song Mingyu forced a smile.
"It was only yesterday that I learned that the prince was still alive. Congratulations to the prince and the general for being reunited."
He originally thought that the King of Chu was dead, and he thought he still had a lot of time and many opportunities.
But now... he was afraid he had no chance at all.
Jiang Ningwan smiled and said, "I heard that it was you who led the city defense battalion and the emperor into the palace yesterday. Your courage is commendable. I will definitely remember your achievement this time!"
Song Mingyu felt bitter in his heart. He risked his life yesterday in the hope of gaining Jiang Ningwan's praise and some favor from her.
He really wanted to make achievements and move up the ladder, but he hoped even more that Jiang Ningwan could see his growth.
Now, everything he did seemed to be meaningless...
"Merit is secondary, the main thing is..."
"The main thing is to protect the peace of the imperial city! This is my duty!" He thought about it, but still didn't say what he wanted to say.
Jiang Ningwan smiled and praised, "As expected of a top-two scorer in the martial arts exam!"
"You entered the palace last night and haven't returned yet, right? Go back and tell your family that you're safe."
Song Mingyu nodded.
Jiang Ningwan then left with Qin Shuangchi.
Arrived at Fengqi Palace.
Everyone in Fengqi Palace was busy.
My aunt is now the Empress Dowager and is moving to Shouchun Palace.
Fortunately, they arrived quickly and were able to sit down and have a cup of tea.
My aunt said happily, "This time the dust has finally settled."
"I've been so scared all night. I'll be able to sleep peacefully after moving to Shouchun Palace."
Jiang Ningwan smiled and said, "My aunt is now the Queen Mother, so this Fengqi Palace will be left to Lianyi?"
My aunt nodded. "I've already asked her to go back and pack her things. She'll just have to wait for the Queen's coronation ceremony and then officially move in!"
Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan was slightly startled. "A coronation ceremony? But my cousin didn't have a coronation ceremony when he ascended the throne. There are no ceremonies during a period of national mourning. So when can Lianyi move in?"
My aunt said, "Wen Li said that we can't let Lianyi down. We must hold the ceremony of crowning the queen in a grand manner!"
Jiang Ningwan nodded thoughtfully, "I see, my cousin is quite thoughtful."
The aunt was very happy and pulled her aside, saying, "It was all thanks to Lianyi last night. You didn't see that her martial arts skills are no worse than yours!"
"With one swift blow, she killed a person! If it weren't for her, Fengqi Palace would be in danger!"
"Your cousin and I are lucky. You are all very capable!"
"Now that the King of Chu has returned, with your help, Wen Li will surely be able to stabilize the government quickly! I can then live out my days in peace!"
After sitting in Fengqi Palace for a while, the two left the palace and returned to the Prince of Chu's Mansion.
This time, Xiao Lan and others also came back.
Everyone welcomed him at the mansion.
A resounding shout echoed throughout the Chu Palace—
"Welcome King Chu back to the palace!"
The Prince of Chu's Mansion had been deserted for a long time; it hadn't been so lively for a long time.
Everyone was extremely happy.
Everyone in the mansion celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Jiang Ningwan gave out generous rewards, giving one hundred taels to each person in the mansion, and an additional five hundred taels to each of the personal guards who had accompanied the King of Chu into the palace last night.
Those who are injured will be given an additional 500 taels for medical expenses.
For a moment, the whole mansion was filled with joy.
In the yard, Qin Shuangchi pushed Jiang Ningwan on the swing.
"Higher, higher!"
The cold winter has passed, the sun shines on people and makes them feel warm, two people are laughing in the yard, and the kitten lying on the windowsill is wagging its tail lazily.
The news of the King of Chu's fake death had spread throughout the city, and it became a hot topic of discussion.
Many people were angry at the King of Chu's deception and questioned why he faked his death.
But at this time, customers in all the major shops and restaurants were chatting and saying, "You don't understand!"
"The King of Chu has accomplished a great deed this time! He faked his own death to catch the traitor who was plotting rebellion! By luring the traitor into action, he averted a catastrophe!"
Countless similar rumors gradually spread among the crowd.
Soon, the public only had praise and no doubts.
Jiang Ningwan had already made sufficient preparations for Qin Shuangchi's return. All doubts and rumors would completely disappear within a few days.
Three days later, the traitor Qin Chengqian and his accomplices were all executed!