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Chapter 355 Aunt Jing's Concerns

Uncle Qiu usually drinks alone, because he has no one to accompany him. Perhaps the appearance of this little Jiangzi can help keep Uncle Qiu company.

What's more, Uncle Qiu is getting older and his legs and feet are not very convenient. The doorman of Prince Yi's Mansion should be someone with more agile legs and feet. It would be a good thing if Xiao Jiangzi could be competent in the future.

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness." Little Jiangzi kowtowed twice more before he barely stood up with the help of Shouhou and Uncle Qiu.

Little Jiangzi stood up and was quite clever. He reached out to help Uncle Qiu: "Uncle Qiu, I'm fine. It's you who has difficulty walking."

The three of them were about to take their leave and head towards Uncle Qiu's yard in the east.

The rest of the onlookers also dispersed.

Zhou Chang turned his head and saw Aunt Jing still standing there in a daze.

"What's wrong with Aunt Jing today? Is it because of something else, or are you worried about Liu Dexia?" Zhou Chang remembered what Aunt Jing had mentioned before.

"I wonder what Liu Dexia would think if he knew that the little eunuch he drove out was taken in by our palace." Aunt Jing couldn't help but frown. She actually did not agree to take in Xiao Jiangzi.

"Let him think whatever he wants. Do we in the royal palace have to be afraid of a villain like him?" Zhou Chang didn't want to take it to heart at all.

Aunt Jing pursed her lips tightly, as if she was still worried about something more serious.

"Aunt Jing, what happened? Please don't hide it from me." Zhou Chang also had a bad premonition.

"Your Highness, do you still remember what I told you last time?" Aunt Jing's expression became more and more solemn. She twisted her handkerchief into a knot before speaking, "I just heard from Xiao Jiangzi that Li Zhi was reported for hiding things outside the palace, and he has been... has been arrested and taken to the torture chamber."

"Because of the ointment last time?" Zhou Chang vaguely remembered what Aunt Jing mentioned before.

Aunt Jing shook her head: "I don't know what it was for, but Xiao Jiang Ziyi mentioned the hand warmer and knee pads. I did buy those two things specially and embroidered them for Li Zhi, but that was to thank him for taking care of Huilan Garden for many years..."

"It doesn't matter what it's for. What's the problem with giving it as a gift?" Zhou Chang raised his hand to stop Aunt Jing from talking. Aunt Jing didn't need to make excuses for such a thing. She was more worried about Li Zhi. "But, I wonder how Li Zhi is doing now?"

"According to Xiao Jiangzi, Li Zhi has been detained for many days and has been tortured, but Li Zhi has refused to say who sent the gift. They could not find any other evidence for the time being, so they just kept him in custody and there has been no further explanation." Aunt Jing was gloomy.

"Has it been going on for many days?" Zhou Chang was shocked.

Li Zhi was the third-in-command of the inner court after all. How come he had been locked up for several days and not even a bit of information leaked out?

It was probably because Prince Yi's Mansion was too transparent. Li Zhi was so close to Prince Yi's Mansion, but he got the information from a little eunuch who was kicked out of the palace?

How could it be such a coincidence?

"By the way, Aunt Jing," Zhou Chang would quickly ask once he had any doubts, "How did this little Jiangzi come to visit us?"

Aunt Jing was startled, and after thinking for a while, she didn't grasp the point, but answered truthfully: "He didn't come to the door by himself. Qiu Chang went to the wine shop on the next street to buy wine and happened to meet him on the street. Qiu Chang thought he was a beggar at first, but Xiao Jiangzi recognized Qiu Chang, and Qiu Chang took him back to the mansion because he felt sorry for him."

"I see. So it seems you really have a connection with Uncle Qiu." Zhou Chang didn't hear any flaws in his words.

Aunt Jing continued: "Everyone asked about Xiao Jiangzi's story. Xiao Jiangzi mentioned that some time ago, for some reason, Concubine Yi reorganized the harem and conducted a strict investigation. He was just one of those implicated. Before that, a big guy was arrested, and he mentioned Li Zhi..."

Zhou Chang now understood: "Don't worry, Aunt Jing. I will definitely find a way to deal with Li Zhi's problem."

In her impression, Li Zhi was tall and mighty, and he was very measured in his actions. If she didn't know he was a eunuch, she would have thought he was a normal man with a dignified appearance.

The little Jiangzi just now was thin and skinny, and looked timid. Although they were both eunuchs, they were obviously not related to eunuchs. They were really very different.

Therefore, there is no need for others to ask, if Zhou Chang can save him, he will definitely do it.

Aunt Jing was still immersed in her own worries: "Liu Dexia saw us with his own eyes that day..., it is well known that I and Li Zhi are from the same hometown..., if Liu Dexia turns around and has someone report us secretly, this will definitely bring down Li Zhi. As for whether it can implicate our palace..., Your Majesty, Li Zhi will definitely not betray me, but Liu Dexia will definitely blame me. I don't matter, it's just that our Prince Yi's Palace is involved..."

Zhou Chang had already come up with an idea: "Don't worry, I know about this matter, and I will definitely find a way to rescue Li Zhi."

“No, no…” Aunt Jing said insincerely but sincerely, “I said this because I don’t want to implicate the prince. But if Li Zhi insists on not confessing, I can’t let him suffer alone. At worst, I can go…”

"What can you do?" Zhou Chang knew that Aunt Jing had no other options but to confess her guilt, but that would implicate Prince Yi's Mansion.

"I cannot let the prince get implicated..." Aunt Jing beat her chest and stamped her feet, feeling caught in a dilemma.

"It's no big deal, just don't worry Aunt Jing. Li Zhi has helped us more than once. How can we just stand by and watch him die at this time?" Zhou Chang really had some ideas, but he couldn't say them to Aunt Jing.

Aunt Jing was impressed by Zhou Chang's calmness, but still couldn't believe it: "What can the prince do?"

"Aunt, just wait for good news." Zhou Chang blinked and pulled her sleeve. "Don't worry, just wait for good news."

She had fought with Liu Dexia before, but it was just a minor fight.

If she really wanted to punish Liu Dexia, she had another trump card, but at that time, the priority was to make frostbite ointment, so she didn't have time for it.

At this time, the skinny monkey happened to come back and said, "It's good that Uncle Qiu has a companion now. He doesn't have to always look for me to drink. Little Jiangzi used to be good at talking to please the master. I don't know where all his jokes come from. Uncle Qiu finally has someone to cheer him up."

"Oh, really?" Zhou Chang patted Aunt Jing's hand to comfort her, pulled her back, and instructed the skinny monkey, "But you should also tell Xiao Jiangzi not to let Uncle Qiu drink too much."

"That's right, but I'm afraid it's useless." The skinny monkey agreed with a pout, but he didn't hold out hope.

Zhou Chang didn't say much. If Xiao Jiangzi could really accompany Uncle Qiu, Uncle Qiu would be comforted.

She personally sent Aunt Jing back to the west yard, then turned around and told Skinny Monkey what she had just thought of.

Gao Yuan will not have peace until Liu E's problem is resolved. He has not been in the palace these days and cannot be found.

After hearing this, the skinny monkey didn't say anything but asked, "My Lord, with such a good opportunity, wouldn't it be unreasonable not to make a killing from him?"

"It's not that I don't want to, but now is a time of trouble. Gao Yuan's issue has not been resolved yet, and the priority this time is to save Li Zhi, so we should keep a low profile." Zhou Chang did not hesitate, and reminded, "As for you, you must be extremely careful when asking for information, and you must not reveal it in advance."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. That's the most famous roast goose shop in the area. I'll take this opportunity to satisfy my appetite." The skinny monkey's drool was already flowing.

"Okay, go ahead. The sooner the better. There is no time to lose. I will go to the palace tomorrow." Zhou Chang made up his mind.