Hearing Lan Cangyue's words, Lan Cangmo pretended to be surprised and asked, "Oh? What makes you care so much?"

Lan Cangyue glanced at Huo Si standing on the side. Then, he said, "It's a serious matter. I think I'd better tell you in private."

Before Lan Cangyue could finish his words, Lan Cangmo said to Huo Si, "Huo Si, back off."

Huo Si arched his hands and went out.

After he had left, Lan Cangmo sat up and looked at Lan Cangyue. "You can be frank."

"Well, Second brother, it has something to do with your mother. I shouldn't mention it at this point, but I think you'd better know it." Lan Cangyue pretended to be considerate of Lan Cangmo.

Hearing that Lan Cangyue mentioned his mother, Lan Cangmo was surprised for a moment. It seemed that Concubine Luo Lan also knew something about his mother's death.

At this time, Concubine Luo Lan asked Lan Cangyue to tell him this matter, probably because she wanted to make him hate the Empress, and it would be better for her if the thing went worse.

However, it may be beyond Concubine Luo Lan's expectation that he had already known this.

It was a prudent plan made by Concubine Luo Lan to tell him this matter at this time, aiming at generating suspicions between him and the Empress.

In this case, he would make Concubine Luo Lan give up this idea and let her know that those tricks did not matter to him.

Thinking of this, Lan Cangmo put on an indifferent look and asked Lan Cangyue, "Mother had passed away for years. Why Fifth younger brother mentions her now?"

Lan Cangyue looked at Lan Cangmo and whispered, "Second brother, your mother didn't die of dystocia, but something else."

Lan Cangmo frowned slightly, "Really? Brother, it seems that you know the real cause."

Lan Cangyue nodded and said to Lan Cangmo, "Yes. It's the Empress who killed your mother."

Hearing that, Lan Cangmo slightly raised his eyebrow and burst into laughter, "Brother, you're carrying your joke too far."

Seeing that Lan Cangmo did not believe him, Lan Cangyue quickly explained, "Second brother, I'm not kidding! That's true. If you do not believe me, you can make some investigation. Shortly after your mother's death, her midwife jumped into the river and died, and the palace maids involved had accidents one after another. What's more..."

The glimmer of smiles in Lan Cangmo's eyes faded and gradually turned into coldness. He interrupted Lan Cangyue, "Fifth younger brother, if you come here to congratulate me, I won't say anything. However, now I do not know your intention of saying this non-truth. I know that your mother must be uncomfortable as father did not choose you to be the Crown Prince. But it's unnecessary to slander the Empress. If there's nothing else, you can leave."

Seeing that Lan Cangmo still did not believe him, Lan Cangyue was getting anxious. He shouted, "Second brother, all I said is true! If you don't believe me, you can investigate it by yourself. All the evidence points to the Empress. Previously I did not tell you because I think you did not have anything to do with her, but now..."

Lan Cangmo stood up suddenly and interrupted Lan Cangyue again with a sneer, "Fifth younger brother, you must know better than I do about the purpose you tell me this matter at this time. Huo Si, send the Fifth Prince away."

Lan Cangmo shouted to the outside.

Immediately Huo Si came in and walked up to Lan Cangyue. He arched his hands and said, "Your Highness, please."

Seeing this, Lan Cangyue got heated and said, "Second brother, I'm telling the truth!"

"What are you waiting for!" Lan Cangmo said to Huo Si.

Huo Si said again, "Your Highness, please."

Lan Cangyue glanced at Huo Si and then went out.

Having sent Lan Cangyue away, Lan Cangmo sat down on the chair and closed his peach-blossom eyes.

At this time, a figure hiding beside the window also walked away.

Lan Cangmo knew that it was just a start. He must be more prudent and careful in the future. If he hadn't looked into his mother's matter, he would investigate it hurriedly after hearing Lan Cangyue's words.

This would definitely cause the Empress's suspicion.

Thinking of this, Lan Cangmo repeated silently in his heart, "Mother, it's just a start. I'm sure I'll let the main culprit pay the price with her life when time is right!"

At this time, the informant sent by the Empress to spy on Concubine Luo Lan came to the Empress's palace.

"Your Grace." Ya Shi gave a salute to the Empress.

The Empress picked up the cup on the table, lifted the lid, and used it to make the tea leaves move to one side. Then, she took a sip, covering her face. After that, she put down the cup and asked, "What did you get?"

"The Fifth Prince went to Concubine Luo Lan's palace. Then, he left and went directly to the Second Prince's palace, and I followed him." Ya Shi said.

The Empress continued to ask, "What did you hear?"

"The Fifth Prince mentioned the Second Prince's mother's death." Ya Shi said.

Hearing that, the Empress was surprised a moment and asked Ya Shi, "How did the Second Prince react?"

"It seemed that he did not believe the Fifth Prince." Ya Shi said.

The Empress sneered, "The Second Prince is quite smart. Even though he is suspicious of that, he will not let others know."

Hearing that, Ya Shi asked, "Your Grace, then..."

The Empress picked up her cup again and took another sip. Then, she said, "Go on spying on Concubine Luo Lan. Come and report to me if something happens."

"Yes, Your Grace." Ya Shi replied to her.

The Empress said, "You back off. Don't let other people know this."

Hearing that, Ya Shi nodded. She gave a salute to the Empress and left.

After Ya Shi had left, the Empress's eyes were full of coldness. She thought that Concubine Luo Lan was truly a deep person.

How dare she investigate her!

She must want to generate suspicions between her and the Second Prince by telling him this matter at this critical point.

Fortunately, the Second Prince was clever. If he chose to believe what the Fifth Prince said, he would ask someone to investigate it secretly.

If he did not believe the Fifth Prince, he would not take any action.

Thinking of this, the Empress asked someone to come here and gave an order about keeping tabs on the Second Prince and his people.

At this time, Lan Cangyue went back to Concubine Luo Lan's palace.

After resting for a while, Concubine Luo Lan looked well.

Seeing Lan Cangyue coming back, Concubine Luo Lan asked hurriedly, "How's it going?"

Lan Cangyue sat by the bed and said to Concubine Luo Lan, "Mother, it seems that we need to tackle this matter in the long run."

Hearing that, Concubine Luo Lan frowned slightly, "Didn't Lan Cangmo believe that?"

"No, he didn't." Lan Cangyue nodded.

Concubine Luo Lan closed her eyes and said, "Lan Cangmo could not be that calm in his heart. He's a smart person, so he must know the stakes. However, he could not show his feelings to you."

Hearing that, Lan Cangyue asked Concubine Luo Lan, "Mother, you mean that he will investigate it secretly?"

Concubine Luo Lan nodded and said, "Yes. If it happens as expected, he will do that."

Hearing Concubine Luo Lan's words, Lan Cangyue gave a smile and said, "I see. I'll ask someone to spy on Lan Cangmo's action."

However, Lan Cangmo truly disappointed them. He made no action before the grand ceremony.

The Empress also removed her suspicions of Lan Cangmo.

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Lan Cangmo ascended to the position of the Crown Prince successfully.

...

At this time, Yang Zijin and others had reached the Jing City of Beiling.

Beiling was extremely cold in endless whiteness.

Although it was sunny today, the sunshine failed to make people feel warm.

"Your Ladyship, the Jing City of Beiling is just ahead." Jiang Wei, who was driving the carriage, said to Yang Zijin sitting in the carriage.

Hearing that, Yang Zijin opened her eyes and stretched herself. Lifting the curtain and seeing a world of ice and snow, she frowned slightly.

Pei Moning, who was riding a horse, looked at Yang Zijin and asked, "You wake up?"

Yang Zijin nodded, "Yes. How about we find a place to stay and have a good rest before visiting the Emperor of Beiling?"

"Follow her words." Pei Moning raised his eyebrows slightly and said to the carriage driver Jiang Wei.

Then, Jiang Wei gave a pull on the rein to let the horses go faster.

On their way here, Jiang Wei could feel that Pei Moning's love for her was not pretended, but serious. Moreover, her ladyship sometimes stirred up the situation intentionally or unintentionally.

Every time she was moved, she told herself that she used to be a secret guard. She had to have no feelings and emotions. Although she was now protecting her ladyship in accordance with the Marquis's order, it did not mean that she could...

Thinking of this, Jiang Wei suddenly stopped thinking of it. She blushed faintly, but she hated this feeling.

At this moment, a man suddenly stood in their way. Jiang Wei quickly pulled the rein to stop the horses. Thanks to her quick reaction, the carriage did not hit him.

Jiang Wei looked at that man and asked, "Who are you?"

Runyu and Pei Moning following behind the carriage also walked forward to look at that man.

That man walked up to Jiang Wei and quickly slipped her a note.

Jiang Wei was surprised for a moment. Then, that man said to her, "I'm in pursuance of others’ commission. Enter the city gate and go straight. Then turn left at the end of the street, and you'll find it."

Seeing that man walking up to Jiang Wei, Pei Moning frowned and was about to draw his sword. However, Jiang Wei looked at Pei Moning and shook her head.

Seeing that, that man quickly ran away.

Jiang Wei gave that note to Yang Zijin sitting in the carriage. Yang Zijin opened it and had a look. Then, she put on a smile. Her aunt knew her arrival and asked someone to get her accommodation ready in Jing City.

She was confused just now about what was wrong as she had not reached Jing City.

Then, Yang Zijin said to Jiang Wei outside the carriage, "Go to Snowy House."

"Yes, Your ladyship." Jiang Wei nodded and continued to drive the carriage.