It was still in the first lunar month that all the officials were on leave.
However, the matter was very serious, and the two empresses both agreed. Therefore, the great court was held as scheduled.
The problem was that although the two empresses were not professional criminal investigators, they were above the ordinary level after all these years of experience in the former emperor's reign and Imperial Harem. What was more, the palace was their home. But they even found nothing till now. How could the courtiers dare to take over easily?
Now all the palace servants who served the emperor that night were beaten to death! Even if there was any clue, it would be broken. If this was an ordinary case, the ministers would like to help the two empresses. After all, they presided over it at the first place. They couldn't make any progress, so the ministers would not be blamed for their lack of progress.
But this was a search for regicides.
After all, it was not Qiu Yelan's duty to find out the regicide. She talked with Jiang Yashuang for a while and went to the third branch to help when it was the time. Before finding the criminal of poisoning the emperor, it was really inappropriate to take the account of "Qingfeng Ji" to find trouble with the Empress Dowager's party.But precautions averted perils. There would be a time when people used it. Anyway, finding out the king killer didn't need the whole Jiang family.Therefore, most of the daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law of the Jiang Family had to continue to do business in the first lunar month apart from visiting friends and relatives.On the way to the third branch, Qiu Yelan couldn't help complaining to her maids. She said, "I read the accounts everyday, and I feel like I'm going to throw up. I went to have a look yesterday, and there was still a room of accounts to check. When will it end?" It was true that this was b
As usual, Madame Zhang walked all the wives out on behalf of the third branch.When she opened the door, she saw Jiang Yashuang waiting under the stairs like that from a couple of days ago.Because it was snowing, he had an umbrella. He didn't ask Jiang Tan to hold it but held it by himself. Jiang Tan stood in the near distance, wearing a raincoat. Both of them were tall men. In the snow, the way they stood reminded people of all the fine and elegant trees described in the books.It was already dark. The lanterns that hanged in front of the door of the third branch looked vague in the snow and wind. Under the dim light, Jiang Yashuang who heard the noise turned around. His face was like fine jade. His eyebrows were dark like ink and his eyes were shining like stars. When he smiled, his face lit up and made the red plum blossoming in the near distance look dark.Such a handsome husband was also so considerate.Madame Zh
Even though Xiaran was one of the most competent maids Qiu Yelan had, she didn't do this job well.It was not all her fault. She did manage to intrigue Chu Chunxiao. She was about to visit and ask for advice with Xiaran on the same day. But she was stopped by Princess Qiyang before leaving, "Marquess’s Mansion is quite busy these days. I heard that Qiu Yelan is not very free. How can Chunxiao bother her at such a time? She can wait till Qiu Yelan is less busy!"Xiaran came back and wasn't sure how she should feel. She told Qiu Yelan everything and said in the end, "Princess Qiyang is really grateful that young master helped with County Princess Duanrou's marriage. She said a lot of words of thanks. I think the reason why she stopped County Princess was that she really didn't want her to bring you any more trouble!"After all, the whole Marquess's Mansion was currently busy. If Chu Chunxiao came and slowed the process, Qiu Yelan would perhaps be
These days Madame He was back in charge of the family. She was already busy enough. However, Jiang Tianqi’s marriage with Chi made her rather sad. Now she was scolded by her husband, because of which she was so angry. After all, Madame He was a mother-in-law. She was not afraid that she couldn't find someone to release her anger. Although He Shuijin shouldered heavy responsibilities and Madame Shi was badly ill, there was Madame Zhang.Hence, Madame He bore the anger to see off her husband and immediately called Madame Zhang to her and scolded her, "How did you do it?! I told you to guard against the first branch! But you let them collude with Qiu Yelan of the fourth branch here. This time, they showed their ability with the help of Qiu Yelan. Even Jiang Yahong, the b*tch who gave birth to a son, was promoted by your grandfather. How could you be stupid like this? I think everything for you. You’re a fine one. You work ahead of them but like a dead person. You know noth
Qiu Yelan was really confused. She went to Beique Hall with the things that Madame Tao gave her niece.Empress Jiang called on Princess Yongfu to come here and receive the things in person. After that, she sent the princess away and then cleared the hall. Maybe Qiu Yelan had helped a lot this time. Now it seemed that Empress wanted to be friendly and warm like before. She waved and asked Qiu Yelan to sit down near her. She said with a smile, "Thanks to you this time. Otherwise, that old woman did this so secretly that even people like Xue Chang could think of no way. She almost got away with it."Speaking of the last sentence, Empress gritted her teeth and looked ferocious.This made Qiu Yelan nervous. Her heart sank, "Jiang Yashuang said they would be as lenient as possible to Empress Dowager Ye. Why does Empress...?"She said tentatively, "Empress Dowager Ye was humiliated by Empress Dowager Gu in the past. After so many years, i
Qiu Yelan was slightly surprised about the scene that Empress Dowager Ye spoke first and talked in such a way. She thought about it and then answered, "I did suffer a lot, but I don't know why you think so?"At first, she wanted to make sure that the Jiang Family would deal with Empress Dowager Ye leniently. But now when she saw the old woman, she gave up. Everyone could see that even if the Jiang Family didn't do it, Empress Dowager Ye would not live long.Maybe she could live so long after she became the so-called Empress Dowager who lived in seclusion from a supreme step-Empress, just by the belief of waiting for an opportunity. After she made an action, her belief was gone and then she became weak."Because this method was learned by chance from a poor man." Empress Dowager Ye stared at Qiu Yelan. Her eyes were filled with mixed emotions, both sad and resentful, but more dispirited. "In his early years, Liang Xiaogeng had to steal to suppor
When Qiu Yelan returned to Beique Hall, it was already dusk. Empress Jiang offered a family dinner. Shortly after the dinner started, only Maid Lin was kept in the hall to serve wines. Qiu Yelan took the moment and said everything that Empress Dowager Ye had just told.After hearing it, Empress's expression changed abruptly, "According to what she said, all the royalties are suspects, aren't they?"Qiu Yelan replied respectfully, "I'm not wise enough to make any judgment.""It's ok. Since Empress Dowager Ye told you this, you should know her demeanor. Tell me, what do you think of what she said?" Empress Jiang contemplated and said, "Is it true or not?""I've never met Empress Dowager Ye before. How can I judge the truth of her speech so arrogantly?" Qiu Yelan clarified that she was unfamiliar to Empress Dowager Ye, and then she continued, "But I think what Empress Dowager Ye did was for Duanrou. Duanrou is the only child of the th
Marquess Qin only took one look at him and then waved his hand to let the servants withdraw. After that, Marquess Qin stroked his beard, smiled, and asked, "Has your daughter-in-law been wronged in the palace?"Jiang Yashuang was not surprised that his grandfather was right. After saluting him, Jiang Yashuang replied faintly, "I know that both my grandmother and my aunt love me, but the things in the backyard are like drinking water that one knows hot and cold. If too many people care about it, it will be easy to get into trouble. Grandfather, please help me.""Love you?" Marquess Qin said lazily, "Just a little... They care more about themselves, don't they?"Jiang Yashuang didn't say anything.Marquess Qin said with a smile, "I won't take care of this. Cultivate your mind, take family responsibilities, learn how to govern the country, and preserve peace and order. You know how much I hope for you. If I have to deal with such a sm