Rebirth as Princess Jin again

It was seven days after the Weiying learned the news that the guard was dead. The convoy that went to pick up the goods had returned to the capital, but there was still no news about the guard. The Weiying was worried and sent people to Pingcheng to check. In the woods on the outskirts of Pingcheng The body of the guard was found.

The guard is the most powerful assistant in the guard camp. Now that the news of the guard's death came, he felt powerless for an instant. He always felt that every move he made was calculated by others, and he could only follow the route designated by the other party.

In the East Palace, Situ Lin asked the prince to assist in the affairs of the government. A letter about joining the guard camp caught Situ Yan's attention. He threw the document heavily on the ground. Upon seeing this, the attendants on the side quickly picked up the document and put it on the table.

He saw Situ Yan's face was gloomy and he stood aside without daring to speak.

After a long time, Situ Yan said: "Go and send the guard camp over."

Not long after, Wei Ying was invited to the East Palace. He frowned and stood solemnly: "I see His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Situ Yan looked at him with a gloomy expression, reached out and picked up the folder on the table, and threw it in front of Wei Ying: "See for yourself what a good thing you have done!"

Wei Ying bent down to pick up the folds on the ground, with a solemn expression on his face. He immediately lowered his head and said, "This matter is due to my negligence, but I am trying to make up for it. I have raised enough silver coins and cotton-padded clothes and distributed them to the soldiers."

Situ Yan glanced at him coldly and said, "What I want to know is why you want to use the military supplies of the guard camp?"

The guard camp said in a low voice: "Winter has arrived early this year in Yancheng, and the weather has suddenly turned cold. My second uncle has recruited a new group of private soldiers this year. The guards can only transport the military supplies of the guard camp to Yancheng first."

"But with the financial resources of the Wei family, they should be able to quickly collect military supplies and distribute them. Why has it not been resolved after three months?" Situ Yan asked doubtfully.

A cold light burst out from Wei Ying's eyes: "Your Highness does not know that since Wei Heng's death, the third uncle has no intention of taking care of the Wei family's property, and I have been busy with the affairs of the guard camp all day. Now the Wei family's property in the capital is gradually being eroded by my peers. , a trading firm called Hengyuanchang also appeared in Pingcheng, and the Wei family's industries in Pingcheng and other areas were basically squeezed out, and the Wei family is now not as good as before."

Situ Yan's expression suddenly changed: "Why didn't you tell Gu He and his mother about this earlier?"

A look of helplessness appeared on Wei Ying's lips: "This matter was already a foregone conclusion when I found out. What can the Queen and the Crown Prince do?"

There was a hint of coldness between Situ Yan's lips and teeth: "There are people who don't know how to appreciate someone, and dare to blatantly exclude the Wei family. I'm so tired of living. I think about how majestic my uncle was back then. From the time my mother became the crown prince, it only took a few short years. In ten years, the Wei family's property has spread all over the country. You are my uncle's son, why don't you show the same courage as my uncle and kill such people when you encounter them."

Wei Ying let out a long sigh: "How could your Highness know that I have not thought of doing this? This matter must have been planned by someone specifically to target the Wei family. Everyone around them is a master. Even the guards died in Pingcheng."

When Situ Yan heard the news of the guard's death, a flash of shock flashed through his eyes: "Even the guard is no match for that man?"

Wei Ying nodded, and Situ Yan realized the seriousness of the matter.

Suddenly, a slight voice came from outside the door, and Situ Yan shouted coldly: "Who is outside?"

The door of the room was opened, and Su Lian walked in from the outside. The cold wind rushed in from outside the door, making the charcoal fire in the room crackle. Su Lian smiled and said as she walked: "I will give it to Your Highness." I have stewed Tremella Fungus and Lotus Seed Soup and brought it here specially for His Highness to try."

Situ Yan said in a cold voice: "Although I dote on you, the study is such an important place that even the princess knows to avoid taboos. How dare you come here to eavesdrop?"

Su Lian heard the subtle murderous intention in his words and hurriedly bowed and said, "I know I was wrong. I just saw that Your Highness was tired from dealing with political affairs and had no intention of eavesdropping."

Situ Yan reached out and lifted her chin, looking at that pitiful face: "How much did you hear?"

How could Su Lian dare to answer his words? She gritted her teeth and said in panic: "I know I'm guilty, but... maybe I can solve your highness's doubts?"

"Oh?" Situ Yan smiled contemptuously, then stared at Su Lian coldly and said expressionlessly: "You should tell me and listen to it. If you dare to say a wrong word, I will have your head removed."

Su Lian met Situ Yan's cold gaze and gritted her teeth and said, "Your Highness does not know something. My concubine's third uncle Su Wen married a lady named Qian. The Qian family was originally from the capital, but the Wei family was the largest in the capital. Later, the Qian family The family moved to Pingcheng. Although I didn’t know how big their business was, I knew that my third uncle Su Wen and second brother Su Chengdu went to Pingcheng. They were rarely at home these years. A few days ago, I went back to my parents' home, and my father told me that my third uncle suddenly returned to Beijing."

"Although I don't know if this matter has anything to do with His Highness's affairs today, among the princes now, only King Jin can compete with His Highness. Princess Jin is from the Su family, and the one who assists the Su family is naturally King Jin. My third uncle has been friends with the eldest brother since he was a child, and if Su Ying opens her mouth, the third uncle will definitely help her with all his strength."

Su Lian's words made Situ Yan suddenly enlightened. He looked at Wei Ying and his voice returned to its previous gentleness: "Ai Fei is indeed Gu's perfect interpreter. Ai Fei has helped Gu a lot, and so can you. It’s been a long time since I’ve been back to the Su Mansion. Although Su Quan is not your biological father, he has raised you for many years. My beloved concubine still needs to spend more time with the Su Mansion to learn more about the situation in the Su Mansion. I have high expectations for my beloved concubine. , Concubine, are you willing to help me?"

Su Lian's face was filled with joy and she immediately said: "I will certainly live up to His Highness's expectations."

"Okay, okay!" Situ Yan was very satisfied with her answer. He took Su Lian's hand and said gently: "Put down this Tremella Fungus and Lotus Seed Soup for now. I will go to your courtyard tonight. You go back and prepare it first."

Su Lian's face was slightly red, she smiled, bowed, and left the room with the maid.

After Su Lian's back faded away, Wei Ying said, "Your Highness, do you believe her words?"

Situ Yan said calmly: "Although she is from the Su family, she is loyal to Gu. This matter must be related to the Jin Palace. Since we have no way to start now, we might as well let her go to the Su Palace to explore the truth. Maybe There are different rewards. If it is determined that Su Cheng is behind Pingcheng, then we will find a way to deal with him. If you dare to go against the Wei family, there will be only one end."

Wei Ying's eyes flashed with a cold and murderous intent: "Speaking of Pingcheng, I remembered that the county magistrate of Pingcheng had received favors from the Wei family before. When he went to Beijing to take the exam, his money was stolen and he fell ill. But since the Wei family paid for his medical treatment so that he could take the exam, I would definitely not refuse if he was asked to do a small favor."