Chapter 231: First Update
"Princess Chao Ren?" Empress Dowager Yan Ping repeated the name, nearly forgetting that the one in Qishun Building was called Princess Chao Ren, had Old Lady Zong not mentioned it.
However, even if Old Lady Zong knew of Zheng Nianru, she shouldn’t be aware of other news regarding the offspring of Prince Duan.
At this time, Old Lady Zong was not hiding anything.
"Your Majesty, at this point, I have no reason to conceal anything. I have made inquiries and only dared to come before you after making sure everything was clear. If I were any later, I am afraid my grandson’s life would have been in danger."
Startled by what she heard, Empress Dowager Yan Ping had not yet opened her mouth to ask when Old Lady Zong continued speaking.
"Your Majesty, although Zong Sheng no longer wields its former power, and the only successor left is Yunqian, please, if you can save Yunqian, you will be the greatest benefactor to our Zong Sheng family." Old Lady Zong’s expression was full of sorrow, and Empress Dowager Yan Ping saw no trace of deception.
Nanny Du quietly walked in from outside and whispered a few words into Empress Dowager Yan Ping’s ear.
On hearing this, Empress Dowager Yan Ping looked at Nanny Du. How could such a significant matter be brought up only now?
Zong Sheng Residence had already sought all the Imperial Physicians in the palace for two consecutive days. Many people were aware of this, and although Zong Sheng Residence had not let slip a single piece of news, Duke of Qing had personally visited Prince Duan’s Mansion early that morning.
Thus, the issue caused by Heir Zong the other day was not a laughing matter. Naturally, as a disciple of Qiandao Temple, he could foresee some things that others could not. Zong Sheng’s family had kept silent over the past two days; silence here meaning desperately suppressing the news, clearly very reluctant to marry Princess Chao Ren.
Empress Dowager Yan Ping no longer doubted the situation. It probably wouldn’t have reached this point unless absolutely necessary, possibly considering a marriage for celebration’s sake at this critical moment.