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Chapter 649 Success or failure depends on this move

Shen Shuyi changed into a pink skirt with flowing clouds. Her hair bun remained the same, but she added two gold peony hairpins and a pair of white jade earrings. She instantly looked more dignified and luxurious, and less aloof.

On the way, Shen Shuyi talked to Han Zhong, and Jinzhu tactfully handed him a heavy gold leaf.

"Please take this trip, sir. It's just a token of my respect."

Han Zhong accepted it with a smile: "The county lady is really polite, you don't have to worry, the queen is worshiping Buddha today, praying for the soldiers going to the battle, and it just so happens that the third prince's wife came to visit."

"The Third Prince's wife accompanied the Queen Mother to read some Buddhist scriptures for a while. When she encountered something she didn't understand, she discussed it with the Queen Mother. However, there were some points where they had different opinions, so the Queen Mother thought of you."

Han Zhong was a smart man. Without Shen Shuyi saying much, he immediately explained the cause of the matter in brief.

Shen Shuyi looked normal, and couldn't help but laugh: "The Third Prince's Consort is the granddaughter of Zhou Daru, and she has a deep understanding of Buddhism. She must be more proficient than this minister."

Han Zhong immediately laughed and said, "I don't understand this, but the Queen Mother has always valued you. Maybe this is just an excuse. Maybe she just wants you to come to the palace to accompany her."

"Oh, by the way, the Third Prince's wife said that she wanted to pray for the soldiers with the Queen Mother. Maybe the Queen Mother thought of you."

"Thank you for your advice, father-in-law." Shen Shuyi said with a smile, his thoughts racing.

Zhou Qiwen?

Xiao Heyu's current situation is not good. At this time, Zhou Qiwen's request to see the Queen Mother must have a deep meaning.

It was strange that the empress dowager invited me to the palace at this very moment when the army was about to set out, instead of inviting me earlier or later.

*

Funing Palace.

When Shen Shuyi arrived, Aunt Chenxiang came out and welcomed her in.

Zhou Qiwen was indeed there, serving the Empress Dowager. Her face still had some heroic air that was not like that of a civil official, but it also lacked her usual sharpness and hostility.

It can be seen that the domineering Third Prince's wife is still restrained in front of the Empress Dowager.

"Changning is here, please sit down." The Empress Dowager wore a purple-red palace dress today, perhaps because she was praying for the soldiers, so it was much more grand than usual.

"There is no other reason why I called you here today. I just found that Qiwen's views on Buddhist principles are similar to yours, which made me think of you." The Queen Mother spoke slowly.

"Shuyi is ashamed that I have not been able to visit the queen in the palace more often recently. It is really Shuyi's fault."

Zhou Qiwen smiled and said, "The county lady is very talented and the Empress Dowager appreciates you very much. You should come and accompany her more often."

"You're right." Shen Shuyi remained calm, wondering why Zhou Qiwen came.

"Recently, there have been internal and external troubles. There have been major cases at home and wars abroad. Some people are also promoting witchcraft. Your Majesty is very upset. I just hope that the disaster can be settled soon so that my Daqian can have peace again." The Queen Mother was worried.

"Fortunately, my father is wise. I don't know how cousin Feng Wan became so obsessed that she did such a stupid thing. Fortunately, it did not involve the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion, otherwise... I'm afraid it would affect the war on the border." Zhou Qiwen said with a frown.

When this matter was mentioned, she seemed to have nothing to do with her and did not seem unhappy at all.

Shen Shuyi said without revealing anything: "This is the great grace of the dragon. Daqian will be blessed by heaven."

"What Princess Changning said is right." Zhou Qiwen said with a smile.

Several people discussed Buddhist principles for a while. Shen Shuyi felt that Zhou Qiwen was very easy to talk to today, perhaps because she was in front of the Queen Mother.

It was almost noon when Zhou Qiwen stood up and said, "My lady, I will not disturb you from resting. I will take my leave now."

Shen Shuyi also stood up, and the Queen Mother said, "Changning, stay. I have something to ask you."

"Yes."

Zhou Qiwen glanced at her, then turned and left with a slightly gloomy expression.

She came here today just to lure Shen Shuyi over and test the Queen Mother's attitude towards her.

After all, at this critical juncture, if Shen Shuyi died in the palace, the Empress Dowager would definitely be unhappy.

I just don't know how much she has found out about the old events.

Now that they have failed to trap the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion, let alone use it to contain the girl, they can only be more straightforward.

*

After Zhou Qiwen left, the Queen Mother dismissed everyone and looked at Shen Shuyi and asked, "How is the investigation going? Any clues?"

Shen Shuyi knelt on the ground, her almond eyes dark, and said in a clear and crisp manner: "Your Majesty, after investigation by this servant, Concubine Rou colluded with Concubine Gong to poison the late Second Prince, and designed to use the secret meeting between Your Majesty and Yin Qiling to alienate the brotherhood between Your Majesty and the late Second Prince."

Shen Shuyi's words were straightforward and direct, without beating around the bush.

The Queen Mother narrowed her eyes, her eyes full of sternness: "Shen Shuyi, do you know what you are talking about!"

"I understand." Shen Shuyi was not afraid.

Now that my grandfather has passed away and Lu Xiao has led his troops out of the capital, the other relatives of the Lu family are all under the control of the capital and under the surveillance of Emperor Qianwu.

Now is the best time to overthrow Concubine Rou!

What's more, she guessed that Concubine Rou used Zhou Qiwen to bring her into the palace, and she was probably going to kill her.

The Queen Mother pursed her lips tightly, and her relatively gentle face now looked particularly sharp and harsh.

She stared at Shen Shuyi for a long while. Shen Shuyi had a straight back, a calm expression, and a pair of dark eyes that were bottomless, like a deep ancient well.

After a while, the Queen Mother slowly asked, "Do you have any evidence?"

Shen Shuyi nodded: "I found out that the second prince died of a chronic poison, and this poison is unique to Hancheng. It happened that the general who guarded the country was stationed in Hancheng during those years."

"Anymore?"

"Another servant found a nanny who was a close friend of Concubine Rou more than ten years ago. Concubine Rou wanted to silence all the people and was afraid that the other servants would be discouraged, so she started a fire. Only this person survived the fire by chance. This person happened to know the inside story of everything that happened back then."

Shen Shuyi answered straightforwardly, facing the empress dowager's cold gaze without any hesitation.

The Queen Mother stared at her for a long time before she continued, "According to what you said, Huai Jin was poisoned by the concubine and his evil son. If that's the case, why did he betray Your Majesty and help the concubine's rebellious son instead!"

I have to say, this has troubled Shen Shuyi for a long time.

It was not until later that she heard some of the inside story from Nanny Zhong, and after analyzing it, she finally got the answer.

"No matter how much I say, it is not as good as what Empress Rou said in person. I have a favor to ask, and I beg Your Majesty to make the decision." Shen Shuyi did not answer the empress dowager's question.

"explain."

Shen Shuyi looked directly at the Queen Mother and said in a clear voice: "I, your humble servant, dare to ask the Queen Mother and His Majesty to go to Rouxi Palace."

*

After Shen Shuyi came out of Rouxi Palace, there was a bright light in his eyes.

Whether or not Concubine Rou can be overthrown depends on this one move. She has colluded with the Empress Dowager's mortal enemy to murder the Empress Dowager's son, Your Majesty's brother.

Even if Emperor Qianwu wanted to protect her, the Empress Dowager would never agree. What's more, Emperor Qianwu had misunderstood his brother for many years because of these things and was deceived by the person beside him. Would he still want to save Concubine Rou's life?