novelhk Chapter 250 Fang Yuaner is anxious
Chapter 250 Fang Yuaner is anxious
Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
The tile should have fallen at any time, but it fell at this moment, and was aimed at Xie Run and Tao Tao.
Xie Run chuckled, "This mansion's hidden attacks are no longer effective, so they've started to attack people openly?"
Finally, King Jing was about to leave.
Suddenly this happened again?
As soon as Xie Runcai brought Taotao back to Chunshan Courtyard, a servant came to report the news.
"Replying to Concubine Xie, someone climbed up to take a look and found that the tiles at the edge were not laid properly. The craftsmen must have been lazy, which is why the tiles fell off."
"Every room in the yard has been searched, but there's no sign of anyone."
After listening to this, Xie Run smiled and said, "That was an accident."
"You've worked hard today, so go down first."
After sending everyone in the room away, only Dan Tao, Xiao Shu and Zi Hu were left by his side.
Dan Tao asked softly, "Master said it was an accident, so you don't plan to investigate this matter anymore?"
"But this time, if things go wrong, it could cost the master's life..."
Xie Run only asked: "Have you found out anything?"
Dan Tao suddenly stopped talking.
Xiao Shu whispered, "Master, are you really not going to investigate?"
"Of course we have to investigate, but there's no need to go into too much trouble until everyone in the house knows about it. We can just have someone investigate secretly."
"Secret investigation?"
Xie Run smiled and said, "I have to know who wants to kill me."
In fact, after guessing, there are only a few people in the palace, and if that doesn't work, there will be another Prince An.
However, Prince An is currently being reprimanded by the emperor, so he probably doesn't have the time to plot against a concubine in Prince Jing's mansion.
Xie Rundao said, "This matter is both difficult to investigate and easy to investigate."
"There are no other hiding places near Chunlin Courtyard. We can just quietly send someone to ask the maids and servants on duty near Chunlin Courtyard today if they saw anyone passing by."
"If it was really a human act, then the person would have definitely escaped from Chunlin Courtyard. There were people on several roads, so it's impossible that they wouldn't have left any traces."
Fortunately, Chunlinyuan is not cheap and is closest to the small garden.
The small garden is the most central location in the backyard of Prince Jing's Mansion. It has the largest number of maids and servants on duty around it, and there are people on every road.
Xiao Shu immediately said, "Then I will immediately arrange for someone who is good at eating to go and find out."
Xie Run nodded and said, "Dan Tao, go to the study and get me a map."
Dan Tao did as she was told immediately.
Soon, a simple map of the Dayu Dynasty was sent over.
This map is really simple. With just a rough outline, one can recognize the location of each prefecture and county in the Dayu Dynasty.
Maps were important strategic secrets in ancient times, and any map with even a little detail would never fall into the hands of ordinary people.
The map in Xie Run's hand was the one King Jing drew for her when he returned from Yunzhou.
At that time, Xie Run asked King Jing about the customs and people of Yunzhou.
During the conversation, they talked about maps. King Jing drew an outline for her so that she could know the various places in the Dayu Dynasty.
Xie Run kept it later, intending to use it to teach Taotao how to recognize maps in the future.
Dan Tao brought it to her. She spread the map on the warm kang and looked around in the direction of Yunzhou.
Suddenly, Xie Run's finger stopped at Qiang Wu near Yunzhou, and trembled unconsciously.
She immediately guessed the reason why Fang Yuaner asked King Jing to help.
The Qiang and Wu earthquake!
Xie Run's heart tightened and his expression became more serious.
The Qiangwu earthquake was a devastating disaster for Qiangwu.
But in the midst of the struggle for the throne, it was as small as it could be, like a soft snowflake falling.
But no one knew at the time that this gentle snowflake would turn into heavy snow in the cold winter after King Jing ascended the throne, making the first year after King Jing's reign full of wind and rain, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.
The earthquake was a small matter, but it gave birth to a Red Lotus Army in Qiang Wu.
Under the pretext of restoring the previous dynasty and upholding justice, a team was quickly formed among the people.
In the first year of King Jing's reign, a black stone fell from the sky. After it was dug out, a bloody word "injustice" was found engraved underneath.
Later, rumors began to spread in the capital, saying that King Jing had come to the throne illegitimately, murdered his brother, and poisoned his father, and was not worthy of sitting on the throne.
This team is the main force of rumors.
They caused countless troubles for King Jing, and finally went around the border, colluded with the Xia Dynasty, and used internal and external forces to lure the Xia Dynasty troops into the pass, causing the first massacre since the founding of the Xia Dynasty.
Even if the princess hadn't died at that time, she would have been afraid of being put on the hot pot and forced to death if she encountered such a thing.
The plot of this life is moving too fast, and many timelines are different. Xie Run couldn't think of the Qiangwu earthquake for a while.
Because according to the normal plot, the Qiangwu earthquake occurred two years later.
But now, the struggle for the throne has reached its climax ahead of schedule, which is half a year shorter than in the previous life.
Then the Qiangwu earthquake will probably occur earlier?
Fang Yuaner brought up the earthquake at this time... Isn't she gambling with her life?
Xie Run slowly put away the map on the couch, feeling a little confused.
Suddenly, a maid from the corridor delivered a message, "Master, the prince has something to say."
Xie Run came back to his senses, went out and asked, "What did you say?"
"The prince said that he would take Concubine Fang with him when he goes to Yunzhou this time, and asked Concubine Xie to arrange the carriage."
Xie Run nodded slightly, "I understand."
She paused, then suddenly smiled and said, "Did the prince only say to take Concubine Fang with him to Yunzhou?"
The girl nodded: "Yes. The prince only mentioned Concubine Fang and no one else."
Xie Run thought for a moment and said, "Send someone to spread this news throughout the backyard. The first place to go is the courtyard of Concubine Wan and Concubine Jiang."
"Yes."
After the maid left, Xie Run said to Dan Tao again: "Tell the maidservants around Concubine Jiang not to bother her because she is too strict."
"Even pregnant women need to go out and relax from time to time."
As she spoke, she smiled again and said, "It seems that the two maids haven't rested since entering the mansion. You can bring some cakes and treat them to a couple of cups of tea so they can relax."
Dan Tao immediately understood what Xie Run meant, "I'll do it right away."
After Dan Tao left, Xiao Shu said, "Master, the prince suddenly agreed to take Concubine Fang to Yunzhou. Is this bad for you?"
Xie Run smiled and said, "Not really."
"It's just... I want to know what she's planning, but I don't want her plans to come true so quickly."
The first people to be notified were Wan Linlang and Jiang Baobao, who wanted them to go and cause trouble for King Jing.
When thinking about these two people, Wan Linlang would definitely think of the Qiangwu earthquake.
Since Fang Yuaner can go, can she go too?
By then, it will be a clash of swords, and it will be unclear who will ruin whose plan.
Jiang Baobao was the most noisy. When he heard that King Jing was going out to take Fang Yuaner with him, he must have felt uncomfortable.
She went to make a fuss and made things worse.
With her leading the way, Hua Yu would probably be eager to try it out.
By then, the women in the backyard will all want to follow King Jing and make some noise, and they will always be able to guess some of King Jing's attitudes.
Xiao Shu looked at Xie Run and said seriously, "I have never seen the master take the initiative to do anything before, but today he suddenly made so many arrangements... I am also surprised."
Xie Run had a faint smile on his face: "Because I probably guessed who wants to kill me and Tao Tao."
Xiao Shu's face darkened, and she was filled with resentment. "Who is so cruel?!"
Xie Run shook his head: "I have to wait for the reaction of the people in the backyard."
Xiao Shu immediately said, "Master, if you have any other instructions, I will do it immediately."
Xie Run smiled and said, "Stay with me first. I'm afraid there will be a lot of things to do in the next few days."
The benefits of being in charge of the affairs of the royal palace's backyard are obvious.
As soon as Xie Run's order was given, servants from all over the place immediately helped her to get it done.
She could reach out to various places at any time and find out the news in each courtyard.
Less than half an hour later, Xie Run heard the maid come to report that Wan Linlang had taken people to the front yard.
"She said she wanted to visit the Sixth Young Master, but I saw clearly that her face was very serious, as if something serious had happened."
"The maid beside her also looked confused and seemed to know nothing."
"How come the Sixth Young Master is being well-kept in the front yard without any trouble? I'm afraid that Wan Shiqi's visit to the Sixth Young Master is just an excuse."
Xie Run asked again: "Where's Jiang Baobao? Is there any movement?"
"After Sister Dan Tao went to visit the two maids, Concubine Jiang suddenly said she was bored and wanted to go for a walk in the small garden."
"The two maids didn't follow. She and her maid suddenly turned a corner halfway and ran to the front yard."
Xie Run took a sip of tea.
"Go get more information."
As soon as I gave the order, Xiao Shu hurried in.
Xie Run dismissed the other girls and asked Xiao Shu, "What did you find out?"
Xiao Shu whispered, "I asked someone to ask the maidservant on duty near Chunlin Courtyard. She said she saw Concubine Hua's maid Zhiqiu picking flowers in Luochun Garden. Also, Sister Qiumeng from Concubine Fang's courtyard went to the main kitchen to get some nourishing soup..."
"Wait a minute." Xie Run suddenly asked, "What are the routes from the small garden to the big kitchen?"
Xiao Shu's eyes lit up. "There are two roads. One is the main road that goes around the Summer Pond Courtyard to the main kitchen. The other is a shortcut that goes through the back of the Spring Forest Courtyard."
"When I bring food with me, I like to take that route."
Xie Run's calm eyes met Xiao Shu's.
Xiao Shu suppressed her excitement and said, "Master, I'm afraid Concubine Fang was responsible for the falling tiles today?"
"But she's been quiet for so long, why did she suddenly attack you?"
"And when the concubine attacked us before, it was done in secret. Now they are so bold as to directly murder you and the Fifth Young Master?"
Xie Run said calmly, "Because she has someone to rely on, she is confident that she can make great contributions for the prince. Even if she kills me, the prince will not do anything to her."
When Xiao Shu heard this, her expression changed instantly.
"Master, is this true?"
Xie Run raised his eyes and glanced at her. "It's almost certain."
Wan Linlang wanted to deal with her, but she was powerless.
After all, she has no power or influence now and can't even win people over.
Hua Yu and Jiang Baobao don’t have the brains to do that, and the new concubine Sun doesn’t have the ability to do that, so there’s no need for her to do that.
"I was wondering, with Fang Yuan'er's personality, how could she stay so quiet for so long?"
As Xie Run expected, Fang Yuaner became anxious after being confined for so long.