allonlinenovel Chapter 255: King Huai is still alive?
Chapter 255: King Huai is still alive?
The appearance of Zhong Xuejiao brought a turning point in the situation. Zhong Xuejiao was the biological daughter of Shangshu Zhong and also the princess, so what she said was naturally credible. As a result, most people began to stand on Song Qingwan's side.
"Sir Shangshu, please explain. I believe that what Princess Yu said is not groundless."
"Yes, Master Zhong, your daughter would never make slanderous remarks for no reason."
Everyone was talking at once, and Zhong Shu's face became so gloomy that water seemed to drip out of it. He glared at Zhong Xuejiao fiercely and wanted to get angry again but held back.
He had long known that his daughter was no longer on the same page with him, but he never expected that this rebellious girl would actually come to ruin his plans. He really raised her in vain!
Zhong Xuejiao seemed unmoved by her father's glare. She turned around and spoke gently to Song Qingwan.
"It is a blessing for our Zhong family that you and your sister-in-law can come to our house today to celebrate my father's birthday. If there is anything wrong with the hospitality, please don't take it to heart."
"Sister-in-law, you are worrying too much. We are late. Besides, Jin is in the northern border and can't come back in time. I am a woman in the inner house. It's not his fault that Lord Zhong doesn't recognize me."
When Song Qingwan said this, it was like dropping a bomb into the crowd.
What? King Huai is still alive! In the North, what is that? The defense line between the Great Saint Dynasty and the Kingdom of Dongyue!
No need to guess, King Huai must be with the Pang family army. Considering the recent news that a mysterious man suddenly appeared in the Pang family army, it is said that this young general is highly skilled in martial arts and uses troops like a god...
It turned out that everyone was still guessing that this young general would be of great importance in the future, but now it seems that this general must be Prince Huai.
Who would have thought that the Huai Palace, which had long been thought to have been destroyed and in decline, actually took control of the Pang family army!
You have to know that most of the capable soldiers of the Great Saint Dynasty are in the northern border, and the rest are just scattered soldiers. Except for the 200,000 Yan family troops led by the Yan family in Jiangnan, they are not enough to make a difference.
But the Yan family is also the Prince Huai's family! That's the mother's family of Concubine Shun!
In other words, all the military forces of the Great Saint Dynasty are now in the hands of King Huai. What's the point of fighting?
The prince was so arrogant a while ago, but it turns out he has no military power at all. Isn't he just a clown?
At this time, some of the remaining supporters of the Zhong family who were still fantasizing that the prince could regain the throne and help the Zhong family soar to fame, now they all hung their heads and dared not speak anymore.
What the hell is this? Let’s all go home!
Minister Zhong's face turned red and then pale and he almost fainted.
He grabbed the back of the chair next to him with one hand to steady himself and forced himself to calm down.
Although he and Yu Yang had already heard that Zhao Huaijin was leading the Pang family army in the northern border, Shangshu Zhong still had doubts in his heart.
Shangshu Zhong thought that he was much more experienced and shrewd than Prince Yu, so whenever the Crown Prince mentioned the Pang family army in the northern border, Shangshu Zhong looked nonchalant. He didn't believe that Zhao Huaijin had such ability unless he had seen it with his own eyes.
Therefore, Minister Zhong still had some doubts about Song Qingwan's words. After all, he was the one who fed the poison on the label himself.
This poison is not common in the Central Plains. It is a secret recipe of the royal family of Dongyue Kingdom. If you are poisoned by it, you will be seriously injured at best, and die at worst. There is almost no possibility of rescue.
The amount of poison that Zhao Huaijin was poisoned with that day was such that even if he didn't die on the spot, it would be impossible to revive him later!
Thinking of this, Minister Zhong calmed down again, and he calmly instructed Song Changwei.
"Changwei, please prepare the dishes. Today is my father's birthday party and we can't keep everyone waiting."
"Yes, father."
After receiving the order, Song Changwei turned around and went to the kitchen to give instructions for the meal.
All the officials present were complaining in their hearts. They were in a dilemma whether to sit or not.
The two princesses were still standing. If they sat down, it would be disrespectful. But if they didn't, it would offend Minister Zhong. What should they do?
Minister Zhong naturally understood the dilemma faced by the gentlemen. Seeing this situation, his hatred towards Song Qingwan and Zhong Xuejiao deepened, but he spoke patiently.
"If you two princesses don't mind, please find a place to sit down."
Zhong Xuejiao shook her head and bowed slightly to Shangshu Zhong.
"Today is my father's birthday party, and all the adults are here to wish you a happy birthday. As a girl, it is really inappropriate for me to be here. I'd better go to the backyard to visit my mother."
After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the backyard. Naturally, it was impossible for Song Qingwan to really eat here.
She nodded at Zhong Xuejiao as a goodbye, then turned around and walked towards the gate with A Wu.
"The princess left just like that?"
"Otherwise, Lord Zhong, do you have anything else to tell me? Our Prince Huai's Mansion has already presented the birthday gifts. If Lord Zhong thinks it's not enough, I will ask Ah Wu to bring some more."
Song Qingwan still had a smile on her face, which formed a sharp contrast with Shangshu Zhong, who was almost angry to the point of his soul leaving his body.
Song Qingwan's words were ambiguous. If you say you dislike it, then I will collect some more evidence of the shameful things you have done and send it to you.
Since you have already acknowledged that I am the Princess Huai, if you dare to give me further orders, you would be overstepping your authority and disrespecting the royal family.
Minister Zhong was speechless because of Song Qingwan. He really wanted to ask whether Zhao Huaijin was really still alive, but this occasion was obviously not appropriate.
In the end, he could only swallow his words, gritted his teeth and shook his head.
"No more, please, Princess."
"Prince Huai's Mansion wishes Lord Zhong a long life."
Song Qingwan said this sincerely, so sincerely that Shangshu Zhong almost believed it.
Live as long as the Southern Mountains? If Zhao Huaijin returns to Beijing, it's hard to say whether you can save your life.
Seeing Song Qingwan and Awu gradually walk out of the Zhong family, everyone stood up and said goodbye. Who would dare to eat this meal? Don't say that the Zhong family is just an aristocratic family. What if Prince Yu is the crown prince?
Just because Zhao Huaijin controls all the military forces of the Great Saint Dynasty, who would dare to openly support the prince?
Song Qingwan didn't care at all about the little tricks in these people's minds. All the officials in the court were old foxes, they were just fence-sitters.
If she had not saved Zhao Huaijin that day, if Huaijin had not gone to the northern border, or if he had not dethroned the prince during this period, then who would these fence-sitters support?
Song Qingwan has always believed in a truth: never pin your hopes on others. Only when you are strong enough can you have real hard power.
These people can support whoever they want. The emperor hasn't passed away yet, and the outcome hasn't been settled yet. There's no point in worrying about it.
Whoever ascends to that position in the end will be the ruler of this Great Holy Dynasty, and Song Qingwanwan is absolutely sure that Zhao Yujun will definitely not be the final winner.
Zhong Xuejiao came here today simply for Song Qingwan. In fact, Song Qingwan did not ask her to support her, but just told her that she would appear at the Zhong family today.
Zhong Xuejiao is also a smart person. She knows that if she helps Song Qingwan this time, the situation for her and her daughter will be more favorable.