Fragrance Returned

Xun Qianli nodded, "The emperor hinted to my grandfather many years ago that he hopes the Xun family will support the second prince. Because my grandfather has always been dissatisfied with the Su family, the Xun family chose not to take sides. The previous plan needs to be adjusted, and I will follow the fourth prince unequivocally. …”

What is hard to say about Xun Qianli is that not only the emperor hinted at the Xun family, but Princess Dongyang also hinted at it. Although the Xun family did not take sides openly, their father's heart was already leaning towards Gao Feng, and the Xun family was even labeled as a prince by some people.

His grandfather was in poor health, and Xun Qianli did not dare to tell him some of his father's thoughts and actions.

Before Zhu Qian met Xun Qianli, he obeyed his grandfather's words and chose not to take sides, making peace between his grandfather and his father.

After they met, he hated the Su family's ruthless ambitions and wanted to eradicate them both publicly and privately.

Xun Qianli began to violate some of his father's instructions.

Now that we know that Gao Feng is a descendant of the royal family of Dachu, there is no need to be obedient or insubordinate in the future.

Doing this is not only to avenge the Dong family and mother, but also to prevent the Xun family from falling into a situation of no return.

He also guessed that there was another reason for his mother's death.

As a child, he once asked his grandfather. Grandfather said, "If I can save you brothers, I can also save your mother. She did die in an accident. Don't bear too much hatred at such a young age..."

He believed it firmly in the past, but now he doesn't.

Fortunately, my grandfather's health has improved, and he can control his father. The second brother only engages in learning and does not care about politics. The third child must follow Gao Fengqian to represent the Xun family. Let’s see if we can win the fourth child over...

Zhu Qian's intention before was to let Xun Qianli temporarily surrender to the fourth prince and pull the Su family down before planning. But Xun Qianli did not dare to openly disobey Mr. Xun. Compared with Gao Feng, the old man hated the fourth prince Gao Yun even more, saying that he was narrow-minded, unfeeling and self-willed, and would not be a wise king.

Seeing that Xun Qianli was willing to persuade the old man to temporarily join Gao Yun, Zhu Zhan was very satisfied.

Qin Hai looked at Ding Xiang with both loving and admiring eyes, and said with a smile, "Xiang Xiang is so good, he can even find out such secrets."

No wonder Master Xuantong said, "Purple Qi comes from the east and Chu Fengjue comes from the east."

It really is.

Ding Xiang pouted and said, "Master said it reluctantly, and insisted that the secret should not be leaked. I gave him an inch of precious ginseng, and said many good words, so he even guessed."

Her delicate appearance amused several men.

Zhu Zhan stood up, bowed to Ding Xiang, and said with a smile, "Sister, it's a waste of money. These pieces of news are very important to us. Cousin, please remember your kindness. Sister, please be more careful in the future. Today There is a girl who has been following you from a distance."

Xun Qianli smiled and said, "Cousin also remembers Xiangxiang's great kindness."

Ding Xiang took out the veil and showed it to them and said what the girl told her.

"I think that girl is not following me, but Master Hongyi. She must have a relationship with Hongyi, so she is grateful for my kindness to Hongyi. Because she said thank you, the mother-in-law who served her was very unhappy."

Qin Haidao, "Master Hongyi is the youngest disciple of Master Mingyuan. He has been with the master since he was more than two years old. He should be from a wealthy family. We have sent people to investigate the girl, and maybe we can find out Hongyi's life experience."

Xun Qianli laughed and said, "I also saw that girl in the Dharma Hall. She is the second girl of the Mi family, her name is Mi Hongmian. As far as I know, no child in her family has become a monk."

Only then did Ding Xiang realize that Xun Qianli was sitting next to Ding Zhuang in the Dharma Hall, and she didn't even notice him.

Qin Haidao, "The Mi family Mr. Xun mentioned is Concubine Mi De's natal family?"

Xun Qianli said, "Yes, Mi Hongmian is the daughter of Concubine Mi De's brother, Lord Mi Hou..."

He suddenly stopped talking, his eyes narrowed suddenly, and he frowned in thought.

Zhu Zhan said, "What did my cousin think of?"

Xun Qianli said, "Concubine Mide gave birth to a son at the age of thirty-three, and the eighth prince Gao Guang was born this year. He was five years old this year. Three months after the birth of the eighth prince, Concubine Mide fell seriously ill. The eighth prince also contracted a serious disease. It has been kept in captivity in Ansu Palace.

"However, the emperor loves this old man very much. In the past two years, he not only urged the imperial doctors to find ways to cure the disease, but also invited many private doctors. In the past two years, no one has come to the palace to see a doctor. We all thought that the eighth prince's condition had improved. Will it get better..."

Ding Xiang was confused for a while, and the development of things became more and more confusing.

She hurriedly said, "I heard from Master Hong Xiaoxiao that he is two months shy of turning five."

Xun Qianli pondered for a moment and said, "Concubine Meade passed away in September of the 21st year of Qingguan. The eighth prince's birthday is in June, which is two months shy of turning five years old."

Ding Xiang is even more certain that Xiao Hongyi is the eighth prince, with a great name. Gao Guang is not sick, but poisoned. Although he said he was being kept in captivity, he was actually a monk.

The old monk wants Zilong to shed his body just to save him.

She was poisoned when she was born. As expected, it was probably Concubine Su and the Crown Prince's fault, so the real cause of Concubine Meade's death was also in doubt. The emperor has so many adult sons, why does the Su family want to take action against the little Gaoguang?

The Mi family must know that Gao Guang became a monk, but they don't want others to know his true identity. They don't dare to go to Puguang Temple to see him, but come this far to see him.

The innocent little girl Mi Hongmian was so moved by Ding Xiang's kindness to her cousin that she came to thank her, which also gave them insight into the true identity of Monk Hong.

That little Douding turned out to be his uncle, so he called him "younger brother".

Damn it, palace battles are bloody...

Xun Qianli added, "In order for the eighth prince to survive, the emperor may send him to become a nun. Thirty years ago, a princess of the royal family became a nun just to save her life."

Ding Xiang said, "Master Hong is not necessarily sick, maybe he is poisoned..."

She told Hong Yi’s symptoms.

Xun Qianli said, "This is just a guess. Such symptoms may also occur when you are sick. The Eighth Prince is so young that he can't hinder anyone, so what's the point of poisoning him?"

Ding Xiang couldn't figure this out either.

Zhu Zhan said, "My cousin will inquire about the Eighth Prince after he returns to Beijing to see if he is Master Hong Yiyi. We will also find ways to find out."

Xun Qianli nodded.

It was already the beginning of Xushi when they finished talking.

After the food was served, Ding Zhuang drank with Zhu Zhan, Qin Hai, and Xun Qianli.

Seeing Ding Xiang staring at Ding Zhuang, Qin Hai smiled and said, "Don't worry Xiang Xiang, I don't dare to persuade the old shopkeeper to drink more. Master Zhu has already taught me a lesson."

Ding Zhuang also promised, "I will only drink five cups."

Seeing the incense in front of him, Xun Qianli thought of the incense in the capital.

Both Xiang were raised and pampered by their parents and elders. They are both beautiful, smart, lovable, and a little willful. Xun Qianli had to admit that this Xiang was more sensible and more willing to get close to him than that Xiang.

Ding Xiang saw Xun Qianli looking at her and smiling, and asked, "Uncle Cousin, what is Xiang Xiang like who is one day older than me?"