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Imperial Consort Jing smiled with a bit of self-deprecation, "That's right. Why does the Old Fourth get the emperor’s attention? It's exactly because his mother died a long time ago and his mother’s families were all weak. That’s why the Emperor was able to support him without worry. "

Of course, he was also a smart one. Otherwise, with so many princes in the palace, he wasn’t the only one to lose his mother but the Emperor only had supported him.

In the end, as a prince, getting the love of the Emperor was the most important.

Pausing for a moment, Imperial Consort Jing continued, "These few years the imperial government has been unstable. The Emperor's suspicions are even greater. Otherwise, why would I spend so much time and effort in arranging a coincidental meeting between Ji Huachang and Ning? Made her fall in love with Ning. This is because I know that if it was my son ask to marry her, the Emperor would definitely suspect his aim. "

"But who would've thought that the sudden fall of that person would cause me to lose my composure. Now when I think about it, I realize that I was too careful and missed the chance to strike first." There was a hint of resentment and bitterness in her voice.

In the end, Ji Huachang was just a chess piece she had picked out to use for the marriage alliance with the Marquis Yongning’s Mansion. Initially, she thought that woman was easy to control. Once she got entangled with Ning, he would definitely not be suspected by the Emperor. After all, everyone in the capital knew that Ning hated her.

But who knew that Ning would set his eyes on Ji Huachang's little sister and that person suddenly died in battle, causing the entire clan to fall? The military power in his hands was divided into three parts, given to three people.

Marquis Yongning was one of them and the one who had received the most military power.

It had to be said that she had always had a good grasp of the situation. But suddenly being struck by such a huge meat pie made her feel too proud and at that time, Ning's disgust towards Ji Huachang made Ji Huachang feel disheartened. That was why she had summoned Ji Huachang into the palace.

Who would have thought that her plan would be ruined by one step!

"Lord, don’t worry. The Emperor has already said that he will marry a young man in aristocratic families to Ji Huachang, which is equivalent to cutting off Ji Huachang's thoughts of marrying into the imperial family. Let's do the other arrangements then." The Emperor's attitude made people have no choice but to ponder. In the end, the Emperor decided to reduce the matter to a smaller matter. Although it seemed like he severely punished the Princess, Wang, Xie and Wei and did not blame the Marquis Yongning’s Mansion at all, he also cut off Ji Huachang’s chance to marry any prince.

"You're right. With the emperor's personality, he probably wouldn't easily agree to marry Ji Huashang to any of the princes. That's why he took the opportunity to cut off everyone's hope."

Imperial Consort Jing nodded her head as her expression became slightly better, "But I am still a bit worried. Send someone to investigate what exactly happened when Ning was at Marquis Yongning's Mansion. And no matter what, find out the man who Yue is speaking of."

Nanny Ying frowned and hesitated, "Lord feels that …"

"Yue's expression doesn't seem like she's lying. Who could guarantee it wasn’t that Ji Huachang did this on purpose because her love turns into hate? No matter what, you have to send someone to investigate it for me. No matter how much time you spend, you have to find that person. And if necessary, start with Xie Wentao and Wei Jiaqi. "

Ji Huachang did look like she was acting. But she also knew her daughter's personality. Even though she had deliberately made things up, in the palace, the Emperor was furious and everyone admitted. If she had really slandered Ji Huachang, Yue would have already admitted it quickly and would not insist anymore.

Imperial Consort Jing snorted, "Young men in aristocratic families are always so inextricably linked with interests that they can even kill each other in front of their parents, not to mention the so-called brotherhood that can't be relied on. It's also a good opportunity for Ning to see how his good brothers betray him. Besides, bring the things you need to find Li Dong and have him secretly contact some people for me." She was angry with the three men. The one surnamed Wang was the Empress's nephew, a person from Wang Family. She had long ago told Ning not to get too close to them and that he had to be careful.

She didn't understand why her son and daughter were both so stupid and why they were all played around in the end. She had made such a good plan and her goal had all been achieved The imperial edict had even been passed down. What had been fixed and unalterable was ruined in the hands of her children.

It was simply hateful!

Nanny Ying was startled. "Lord, is this too reckless?"

Imperial Consort Jing flicked his sleeves and looked towards Nanny Ying. Her cold and ruthless killing intent could not be hidden in the slightest, "A chess piece, which is disobedient and useless, is no longer necessary. I didn't want to know if she had done it on purpose or not. Now that the grudge has been resolved, the emperor wouldn't make another imperial edict. Since she is unwilling to be used by me, Then I will not give the advantage to others. "

"Besides, I have to find someone to vent my anger. You should remember after find the person, find a suitable time to do it cleanly. If that person is already dead, Nanny Ying, you know what you should do? No matter who it is, just find me a good scapegoat. I want more than venting my anger. People who waiting for my misery, I want to see if you can still laugh when the time comes!"

"Yes, I understand." Nanny Ying accepted the order.

...

In Marquis Yongning’s Mansion, An Su did not know that the Imperial Consort Jing already had killing intent towards her. She had just finished showering and was directly escorted by the men of Marquis Yongning to the Shuyun Garden, which was the courtyard of the Old Lady Ji. Obviously, the events of today had alarmed Old Lady Ji. She thought that she would have a hard fight later.

An Su thought about everything that had happened today and deeply exhaled. No one knew that when she was forcefully pressed down to kowtow to the emperor, the sorrow and resentment in her heart were intertwined. She thought she could endure it but in the end, she was still too impatient. If it wasn't for Shao Feng, she would have really killed the emperor already.

At that time, not only would she be unable to escape unscathed, she would also be unable to find the real culprit behind this.

How could she be willing?

Shuyun Garden.

When An Su arrived, Old Lady Ji was sitting on the main hall, Ji Zhan was standing at the side and Lady Liu and Ji Yanran were also present. Old Lady Ji saw the girl who was standing motionlessly in the hall. She dressed in the white snow dress. As Old Lady Ji thought why she was becoming thinner and paler, her look became complicated.

After a long pause, Old Lady Ji sighed, "Come up and let Grandmother see how you get so thin. Are you feel better now? You don't love yourself so much for a man. Do you know how much Grandmother's heart hurts to see you like this?"

An Su’s hands was caught by Old Lady Ji and her body was stiff slightly. She only blinked her eyelids and looked at her. Although she did not pull her hand, she did not open her mouth. The old woman in front of her seemed to be in her fifties with white hair, wearing a rose-colored robe with a crimson round collar . Her hair was combed in a bun, wearing a headband. On her neck hung a string of Buddhist beads and each bead were beautiful and smooth, simple and elegant.

"Chang Er, don't be sad. You should at least grow up for this matter. You have already seen that the Sixth Prince is not a good match for you and marrying into the imperial family might not even be a good thing. You don't think about the things that don't belong to you. Our Mansion can't endure such torture from you and neither can Grandmother and your father."

The aged voice of the Old Lady Ji carried a sense of helplessness as well as resentment. However, when she looked at the usually arrogant and despondent girl suddenly became deathly quiet, she was unable to find any words of blame or rebuke.

After all, she grew up in her hands. So how could she not feel pain in her heart, especially when she thought about the scene of Lady Lin risking her life to block the sword and her entrustment before her death. She could only sigh deeply in her heart.

She sincerely said, "Your father and I have already discussed this. You should rest well for now. And after a while, Grandmother will send you to the Shang Lin Academy to learn etiquette. Once the commotion has passed, Grandmother will properly look for a marriage for you. With your father and your big brother here, which family of Capital dares to treat you unfairly? Why do you have to suffer the wrath of the royal family? "

An Su frowned, "I won't marry anyone. I'll stay by your side for the rest of my life." She had just gotten rid of the trouble left behind by Ji Huachang so she didn't have the mind to find trouble with herself. She still had too many things to do.

Not to mention that her heart had been completely wiped clean ever since she was reborn.

In this life, she would never marry again.

An Su's words were categorical. But in the eyes of others, she was only moody at this moment.

Old Lady Ji glared at her, “What nonsense are you saying? How can a girl not marry in her entire life? You have caused so much trouble and even your father is worried for you. You only want grandmother but don't you want your father? There's no enmity between father and daughter. In a few days, he will be heading back to the Northern Frontier. You, ah, go and apologize to your father! "

"…"

An Su did not say anything. She only glanced at Marquis Yongning and turned her head away. Old Lady Ji clearly saw the two black and blue fingerprints on her Neck and instantly understood.

"Chang Er, you must understand that your father was only acting."

Old Lady Ji tapped the girl on the forehead and said, "If it wasn't for this, how could you have escaped death? That's the Third Princess, the Emperor's own daughter. You have ruined her looks. It’s too light for the Emperor to kill you. But you, an idiot, actually dared to complain about it. With just your little body, can you survive the torture of rolling on nails? "

“The reason why the emperor will let you go is because of your father. You can be considered to have completely offended the Imperial Consort Jing and the Third Princess. In the future, when you see them, just keep away from them and don't make things difficult for your father again. I'm afraid that one day, our Mansion will be destroyed by you. Grandmother is old and I won't have much time left to live. Even if you don't think for yourself, you still have to think for your brother. He dotes on you so much. Do you really want to see him lose his life because of you?"

Old Lady Ji went for the jugular.