However, he already understood in his heart that Concubine Jing must have guessed his and Mei Changsu's identities, so she came here to test him today.

It seemed that there was something wrong with Mei Changsu, otherwise Concubine Jing would not have come to see him specially. She suspected Mei Changsu's identity, and also thought that the Empress Dowager always called her Xiaochen.

Since he is the top concubine Jing in the capital, it is not difficult to guess his identity.

"Fortunately, she just guessed."

Zhou Chen was not very nervous when Concubine Jing guessed her identity, because he knew that Concubine Jing was with Mei Changsu and would never betray them, but he still had to tell Mei Changsu about this matter.

So after he left the palace, he went straight to Su Mansion.

"What are you talking about? Aunt Jing guessed our identities?"

When Mei Changsu heard Zhou Chen's words, he stood up in shock.

Zhou Chen said: "Well, after I treated my great-grandma today, Concubine Jing came to me. She spoke probing words and mentioned you. I knew right away that she must have known your identity from somewhere, and then she associated it with you.

That’s why I came here to test me today. No, it’s a test, but in fact it’s a confirmation.”

Mei Changsu looked serious and suddenly sighed: "I think I should know the reason."

"How to say?"

"I have a book called Xiang Di Ji, which was borrowed by Jingyan. A few days ago, I asked Brother Meng to ask for it, but Brother Meng said that Prince Jing gave the book to Concubine Jing. I

There is a mark on it, and there are two words that deliberately avoid the taboo of my mother's name. Jingyan doesn't know my mother's maiden name, so he can't tell anything about it, but Aunt Jing and my mother are good friends. I think if she has read Xiang Di Ji, it will be very interesting.

Maybe you’ll get some clues.”

"She came specifically to find you today. I'm afraid she has already become suspicious. After meeting you, I think she is even more sure."

"I see."

Zhou Chen nodded, without any surprise on his face: "But you don't have to worry, Concubine Jing will never betray you, and Concubine Jing is extremely smart, and she won't reveal any flaws."

Mei Changsu sighed: "Yes, Aunt Jing is smart. I'm not worried. In fact, instead of worrying, I feel relieved. Aunt Jing is equivalent to my relative and elder. She knows that I am still alive. I actually

A little bit happy."

Zhou Chen can understand Mei Changsu's psychology. If a person hides for too long, he will long for the light. Mei Changsu tries his best to hide himself, but in fact he also wants his relatives to know about him. This feeling is very contradictory.

So he changed the subject and asked, "Does Xia Jiang have any ideas on how to deal with it?"

Mei Changsu shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Xia Jiang is much more difficult to deal with than Xie Yu. Although I have been mentally prepared, it is still difficult to find a way to get started."

Zhou Chen said: "It really doesn't work..."

"Hey, don't say it. I know what you are going to say. I mean Xiaochen, can we not be so violent now?"

"I'm violent? Have you forgotten who bullied me violently in the first place? Do you still have the nerve to call me violent?"

Mei Changsu said: "The past was before, and now is now. It may be easy to assassinate a Xia Jiang, but for us, this is not the purpose."

Zhou Chen said: "You just think too much. According to my opinion, Princess Yang already has Xie Yu's handwriting. Xia Jiang's life and death is no longer that important. As long as Xie Yu dies, we can advance the plan as soon as possible."

Once things are done, you don’t have to work so hard, and it’s better for your health.”

Mei Changsu said resolutely: "It's not possible now. The Crown Prince and Prince Yu are not dead yet, especially now that Jingyan has become the Prince of Wu Baht and has become famous in the court, attracting the attention of the Crown Prince and Prince Yu, which has led to the recent

In the court, the fights between the Crown Prince and Prince Yu decreased, and they began to target Prince Jing overtly and covertly."

Zhou Chen said calmly: "If Prince Jing can't even handle this setback, how can you expect him to do well when he becomes emperor in the future? So I think you just worry too much, and now let Prince Jing follow

No matter how the prince fights with Prince Yu, how can he grow under his wings?"

It is no exaggeration to say that if the current Prince Jing is able to stand out, all the success will be attributed to Mei Changsu. Without Mei Changsu, let alone Prince Yu, even the prince, the three Princes Jing combined cannot defeat him.

.

"It's not as exaggerated as you said. Jingyan's current status is not only due to me. He is also very capable. Don't underestimate him."

"I'm not looking down on him, I'm just worried about you. You're just like his nanny now. Believe it or not, if something happens in the future, you may not be able to do anything thankless, and you may even be targeted by him."

"Okay, I know you are doing it for my own good, but I know this in my heart. He has reservations and resistance to me, but in fact, I am happy to see it. This means that he is still the same as before, and there is no change. This is also

That’s why I chose him.”

"You always say this every time I tell you this. I won't tell you anymore. I'm leaving and going back to accompany Gong Yu."

Zhou Chen waved his hand at Mei Changsu and then left.

"Ah, ah."

Nie Feng waved his hands vigorously at Zhou Chen, and then said a few words to Mei Changsu.

Mei Changsu said: "Brother Nie, I know what you mean, and you agree with Xiao Chen's statement, but I have my own considerations, so you have to believe me."

Nie Feng showed a helpless expression. He had been in the Su Mansion for half a year, and he naturally knew how stubborn Mei Changsu was now. Even Zhou Chen couldn't persuade him, let alone him.

Time soon came to July. Although Zhou Chen tried his best to extend the life of the Empress Dowager, it was a pity that the Empress Dowager's time had finally come.

"Your Majesty, the common people are incompetent, please punish them."

Zhou Chen took the initiative to plead guilty to Emperor Liang, but how could Emperor Liang punish him at this time? He waved his hand.

"The end of the life of the Empress Dowager has come. How can I blame you? It is very rare that you can extend the life of the Empress Dowager by three months. Not only is it not guilty, but it is also meritorious."

Although he said that Zhou Chen had meritorious service, he did not mention the reward because he was completely distracted by the Empress Dowager's critical illness.

Finally, on the night of the second day, the Empress Dowager, who had lived the longest in Daliang, passed away.

The death of the Empress Dowager caused a huge shock in the capital. The whole city and the whole country mourned.

During the funeral, everyone from the emperor to the common people paid homage to the Empress Dowager, and all entertainment venues in the capital were closed.

Zhou Chen and Mei Changsu knelt down to pay homage at Su Mansion. Ten days after the death of the Empress Dowager, Mu Nihuang, who was far away in the south, also rushed back to the capital to attend the funeral.

…………

At night, Gong Yu sat on the edge of the bed with her belly bulging out. Now that she was five months pregnant, she could no longer move as freely as before, and she had to turn sideways even to rest.

Zhou Chen was about to arrange for her to rest when Gong Yu suddenly took his hand.

"What's wrong?"

Gong Yu hesitated for a moment, then said truthfully: "In order to inquire about the news about the young master's mother, Princess Pingyang, I arranged someone at the princess's mansion. Recently, she reported the news, saying that since the princess learned about the death of the Empress Dowager, she has been busy with tea and food.

I don’t think about it, my mental state is very bad, I’m a bit worried and sick.”
Chapter completed!