in2ebook Chapter 254 Granny Song, what do you think?
Chapter 254 Granny Song, what do you think?
"Jinse, quickly go and invite Granny Song here!" Su Nuannuan instructed solemnly.
"Yes, Your Highness," Jinse quickly replied, then turned and hurriedly left to fetch Granny Song.
At this moment, Granny Song was extremely busy, her feet barely touching the ground. Su Nuannuan would never have sent her here lightly unless absolutely necessary. After all, managing the entire estate was no easy task.
However, despite Song Mama's outstanding abilities, Su Nuannuan felt that having her by her side was a waste of her talents. Besides, she already had plenty of servants at her disposal.
Before long, Jinse led Song Mama in quickly. As soon as Song Mama entered, she respectfully bowed to Su Nuannuan and said softly, "This servant greets Your Highness. May I ask what Your Highness has summoned me for?"
Su Nuannuan looked at Song Mama and said, "Song Mama, I just received news that the Crown Prince is on his way here, but he was attacked by assassins on the way!"
Upon hearing this, Granny Song's expression changed drastically, and she asked in a startled voice, "Your Highness, is His Highness the Crown Prince... injured?" Her words were full of concern.
Looking at the concerned Song Mama, Su Nuannuan replied, "According to the news we've received, the Crown Prince is currently safe and sound."
Only then did Granny Song feel a little relieved, and then asked, "So, Your Highness summoned me here to investigate this assassination attempt?"
Su Nuannuan nodded, looking firmly at Granny Song, and slowly said, "Yes, that's right. Granny Song, in your opinion, should this matter be investigated further?"
"Your Majesty, this matter can be investigated, but we must wait for His Highness the Crown Prince to arrive before we can take any action."
The reason for this is that we have not yet received definitive information from the imperial palace regarding the Crown Prince's arrival here. If we were to launch an investigation prematurely, it would likely bring us many disadvantages.
“In that case, let’s wait until the Crown Prince arrives tomorrow before we continue the investigation.” Su Nuannuan nodded slightly in agreement.
"Yes. Does Your Majesty have any other matters that you would like me to attend to?"
"That's all, Granny Song." Su Nuannuan waved her hand gently, indicating that she could leave.
After receiving permission, Granny Song respectfully bowed to the Empress and then turned to leave the room.
However, at that moment, Li Quan, limping, rushed in like a gust of wind, his face full of shock.
"Your Majesty, news just came from the palace that the Fourth Prince is in trouble, and his condition is extremely critical. He is currently unconscious!" Li Quan reported breathlessly.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan sat up abruptly, her expression instantly turning serious: "The Fourth Prince is in trouble? What exactly happened? Tell me the details!" As she spoke, she unconsciously reached out and rubbed her temples.
Upon hearing this shocking news, Song, the old nanny who had already reached the door, was at a loss for what to do. She couldn't leave, nor could she stay; she could only stand there, quietly awaiting further instructions from the Empress.
"Granny Song, don't leave. Come and hear the details," Su Nuannuan said, glancing at Granny Song who was caught in a dilemma.
"Yes," Song Mama hurriedly replied, quickly returning to the room and standing to one side with her head bowed.
It's said that the incident happened suddenly. The fourth prince climbed the artificial hill to retrieve a kite that had fallen there, but unexpectedly, he accidentally fell off the hill.
"Were there no servants with you at the time?" Su Nuannuan pressed.
"Your Majesty, Consort Qin was indeed with them, but unfortunately, there was no one to serve her and the Fourth Prince at that time," Li Quan quickly explained.
“How is that possible? When the masters travel, how could they be without anyone to serve them?” Jinse questioned.
"Alas, there was Miss Furong, who served Consort Qin, but Consort Qin had sent her out on an errand before the incident, so she couldn't be there to serve him. As for Miss Handan, Consort Qin had ordered her to go to the small kitchen to fetch some snacks when the Fourth Prince was flying his kite. Unfortunately, before Miss Handan returned, the Fourth Prince's incident happened."
At this moment, Su Nuannuan, who had been silent all along, could no longer suppress her doubts and asked, "Then, where have all the people who are usually responsible for serving the Fourth Prince gone?"
Li Quan hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, recently, Consort Qin has been valuing the Fourth Prince's studies and feels that there is no need for servants to be close to him at all times, for fear that these servants will lead the Fourth Prince astray."
"I finally got to go out and have some fun today, but the Fourth Prince has no one with him."
"Granny Song, what do you think?" Su Nuannuan asked Granny Song after hearing the question.
"Your Majesty, this is far too much of a coincidence," replied Granny Song respectfully.
“That’s right! It’s such a coincidence.” Su Nuannuan chimed in.
Just moments before, the Crown Prince had been assassinated, and then, shortly after, trouble struck the Fourth Prince as well. The rapid succession of these two events inevitably raises suspicions.
"In my opinion, Consort Qin is starting to become restless." Su Nuannuan's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of shrewdness and vigilance.
Upon hearing this, Jinse, standing to the side, looked puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, why do you say that?"
Su Nuannuan smiled gently and asked in return, "Jinse, think about it carefully. Did Consort Qin ever care about the Fourth Prince's studies? And did she ever restrain the Fourth Prince's unruly nature?"
After listening, Jinse pondered carefully, and after a moment, she nodded as if she had suddenly realized something and said, "Now that Your Majesty says so, it does seem to make sense."
"Hmph!" Su Nuannuan snorted coldly, then said, "It seems that the rank of Imperial Concubine has made her heart grow wilder and wilder."
Just as Jinse was about to continue expressing her opinion, she opened her mouth but before she could say anything, Su Nuannuan raised her hand to stop her.
"I understand what you want to say. Jinse, if a person has no desire or thought about that position, no matter how others try to instigate or provoke them, it will all be in vain."
Just like me, I have never harbored the slightest covetousness for that supreme position. Even if my father has designs and schemes for it, as long as I remain true to myself and have no such thoughts, all his plans will ultimately come to naught.
Furthermore, I will absolutely not allow Father to use Cheng'er's name to cultivate cliques and engage in factionalism. Understand that if a person cannot even stand firm and upright, how can they blame others? The right path is to always look for the cause within oneself.”