meat of black goats is much more delicate and flavorful than that of white goats, and it is also more nutritious. Some parts of their body even have medicinal value, so their price is not in the same...Chapter 1103: The Grand Princess Died Twenty Years Ago
The King of Jing was greatly surprised to see Fang Jinxiu visiting with a maid and gifts in such a proper manner.
"Now that you are the mistress of the Marquis's residence, wouldn't such a grand visit to me, a widower, attract unwanted gossip"
Fang Jinshi picked up her teacup and took a sip.
"I've dealt with the Lord quite a few times, do you think I'd care about those things"
Prince Jing smiled and saw the gift placed beside him, his eyebrows slightly raised.
Gift-giving wasn't really her style.
"Madam, do you have something you require of this King"
Fang Jinxiu paused. She hadn't asked anyone for anything, especially not involving someone's deceased wife.
Jing Wang cared so much for Jing Fei, she wasn't sure if asking about the jade pendant would anger him.
After all, out of everyone she knew, only Princess Jing's family came from the Western Xia royal family.
"Haha, Your Majesty is truly a joker."
But the next second, she suddenly retracted her smile and asked, "If I really need something from Your Highness, would Your Highness be willing to help me"
The King of Jing smiled.
"It's rare for Madam Zong to need help from others one day."
"Aren't you the one who always negotiates with others"
Fang Jinshui collected her emotions, appearing more natural.
"The lord can put forward any conditions he likes."
Jing Wang's reply was as tight-lipped as ever, "That depends on what kind of help Madam Zong needs from this king."
This fox, he's so cunning.
Not only was he careful, but he wouldn't even take a small loss.
Fang Jinshi gave up on probing further, she definitely had to investigate the news about the jade pendant.
"My Lord, I have some inquiries for you that may involve the Lady."
"How about we change locations to talk"
When King Jing heard the words "princess consort," his expression froze for a moment, but he quickly recovered.
"Alright, let's move to a different location to talk."
Prince Jing's attitude did a complete one-eighty. Just moments ago, he was demanding payment for her request and even trying to take advantage of the situation. But as soon as she mentioned it involved the princess, he readily conceded.
Fang Jinshu recalculated in her heart the status of Princess Jing in King Jing's heart. The more important she was, the less likely King Jing was to tell her about the jade pendant's origins.
After entering King Jing's study, King Jing's expression suddenly changed.
"Madam Zong, have you heard any news about the straw hat"
Fang Jinshi shook her head, she saw a flash of disappointment in Fu Shangyuan's eyes.
“I’m here today to inquire about some matters with His Royal Highness. Before I do, I would like to show Your Highness something.”
She took out a lacquered box from her bosom and handed it directly to King Jing.
"The lord opened it and looked, recognizing this object."
Fu Shangyuan saw that she was acting mysteriously, and he was also curious about what could make Fang Jinxiu so serious.
He opened the box and immediately changed his expression, slamming it shut. Even his tone of voice became grave.
"Where did you get this"
Fang Jinshi could tell from Fu Shangyuan's expression that this jade pendant must have come from the Xixia royal family.
"If I'm not mistaken, this jade pendant belongs to the royal family of Xixia, right"
Fu Shangyuan suddenly opened the study door and ordered a few words to the attendants outside. In an instant, the area around the study became a vacuum, ensuring that no one was left before he closed the door and returned.
"Yes."
"If you want to know about the jade pendant, tell me first where you got it from."
"Have you found the reed hat" Fu Shangyuan bit down on those two words, 'corpse', and didn't dare to say them out loud.
He deluded himself into believing that as long as they didn't find Ruólicá's body, there was still hope of finding her alive.
Unfortunately, Fang Jinshu shook her head.
"The Lord also knows that this matter is of great importance, so, Jinshu requested the Lord to keep it a secret after hearing about it."
The Prince of Jing nodded readily.
Although Fu Shangyuan is not entirely trustworthy, for the sake of Dong'er and Princess Jing, he should not spread this matter.
So Fang Jinshu said.
"This is what her mother placed on him when he was born."
"You said who Zong Yu" Fu Shangyuan was taken aback.
Mu looked nothing like a person from Xixia, let alone having any connection to the Xixia royal family. After finding Dong'er back, he had already sent people to investigate everything about her family.
There was nothing suspicious about Mu's identity.
Fang Jinshi let out a wry smile.
"Don't say the King is surprised, we were just as surprised to see this jade pendant recently as you."
"Ayu, is not the biological son of Zong Pingchuan and Mu Shi."
But he is indeed related to the family by blood.
"And as for Dong'er, the Wangye once said that her appearance resembles her mother. She doesn't much resemble you, but she is seven points similar in appearance to Ayu."
"Don't you find this rather strange"
King Jing said, "It is indeed strange."
Not only was it strange, but he even sent people to investigate thoroughly, making sure that before the straw hat disappeared, there was absolutely no connection whatsoever between him and Zongyu. Only then did he dispel his suspicions.
And he also believed his queen, Dong'er was indeed his son.
Suddenly, a daring but plausible guess flashed through King Jing's mind, one that could explain the current situation.
"Could it be that Ruoshui and Zongyu are siblings"
But she felt deep down it was unlikely. To figure out the relationship between Ayu and Dong'er, she probably still had to start with this jade pendant.
"I have already told the Prince about the provenance of this jade pendant. I would like to ask the Prince if he has any news concerning it."
King Jing took out the jade pendant and examined it in his hand for a while before nodding.
"This is indeed a jade pendant that descendants of the Western Xia royal family would wear."
"Xixia is famous for its abundant jade and emerald, the common people love to wear jade ornaments, and the royal family's use is the best of the best."
"This jade pendant also has a matching one. She once said that as long as she was a princess of the royal family, the King of Xixia would bestow this kind of jade pendant upon them to carry with them, for good luck and safety."
The prince was a yellow jade.
All the princesses of the Western Xia royal family had
Fang Jinxiu's scalp was numb. Judging from the current King of Xixia's character, the previous King of Xixia probably had many children. With so many princesses, how could she find Zong Yu's mother
"This, this many princesses all gave jade pendants, the Western Xia King didn't even put an order on top, can he tell who is who"
The prince was amused by her words.
"In order," he flipped the jade pendant to its side, a long character carved on the surface.
Fu Shangyuan drank another cup, and Fang Jinshi saw that he was silent and became a little anxious.
"My lord, what does it say on the paper"
"Unexpectedly, Zongyu's mother turned out to be the Xixia princess Ruqing."
Is this the name of A-Yu's mother
"Does Your Highness know how the Princess Rouqing is doing now Is she well"
Fang Jinshi was a little excited. She hadn't expected to find out about Zong Yu's mother so easily. Perhaps even the child of her mother was still alive.
This way, Ah Yu doesn't have to feel guilty or sorry for her mother anymore.
Fu Shangyuan shook his head, and Fang Jinshu instantly felt her heart sink.
The eldest princess died twenty years ago.
"She and Ruoli are sisters, born of the same mother, so I have no need to deceive you."aid she was a burden. Their mistress was Su Yusheng. If it weren't for the young master's order, they wouldn't want to serve this woman in front of them.She, a heavily pregnant woman, actually dared t...