“Brother, actually, Consort Lu’s child is not yours at all.” Xie Yi said each word with absolute certainty.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qiyu suddenly looked up, his eyes widening in shock, and even his slightly trembling hands stopped moving.

Everyone was astonished, and all eyes turned to Xie Yizhi.

Even Xie Qiyu, who was usually not very emotional, opened his eyes wide, a barely suppressed excitement flashing in his eyes.

His voice even trembled slightly: "Brother, what do you mean by that?"

Xie Yizhi slowly said, "Consort Lu also has a lover."

This man was none other than Du Yi, the deputy commander of the Golden Guard.

This statement shocked everyone!

I can't believe such a thing actually happened!

Xie Yizhi picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and then continued slowly, "Do you still remember that time?"

"Was I assassinated with a double-edged arrow with a spine on my way back to the capital from Yunchuan?"

Everyone nodded, and Xie Yizhi continued, "At the time, it was discovered that he was the deputy commander of the Jinwu Guard, and he went to Li Tieniu's blacksmith shop in the west of the city."

They secretly crafted a large number of double-edged arrows with spines, which were the very weapons used to assassinate me.

From then on, I had someone secretly watching him.

Xie Yizhi's eyes were deep, and his tone gradually became more serious: "Last night, Mo Yang discovered that Du Yi had secretly sneaked into Consort Lu's palace."

The two continued their passionate lovemaking until the hour of Yin (3-5 AM).

Inside the main hall, the air was deathly still.

Everyone was so shocked by this earth-shattering secret that they were speechless.

Xie Yizhi's eyes flashed with a cold smile as he looked up at Xie Qiyu and slowly added the final blow: "Mo Yang heard it with his own ears, and Consort Lu admitted that the child was Du Yi's."

These words struck Xie Qiyu like a thunderclap!

Xie Qiyu felt his blood rushing backward, and a surge of anger rushed to the top of his head!

He suddenly stood up, slapped his thigh hard, and couldn't help but laugh out loud!

"Ha ha ha ha……!!"

The laughter carried a sense of complete liberation, as well as a long-suppressed madness!

He laughed until tears welled up in his eyes, clenched his fists tightly, and murmured softly.

"Ayao, I did it for you."

That child isn't mine!

Xiao Lingchuan recovered from his shock, while Hu Yuanpan, an old hand in the palace, was already used to it; there were many people in the harem, and even more things to do.

After calming down from her excitement, Xie Qiyu felt an overwhelming sense of pleasure welling up inside her.

This is a divine intervention from A Yao, presenting him with an excellent opportunity! He must seize it firmly and completely overthrow Empress Dowager Du's faction.

His eyes darkened, and his tone was firm: "Ling Chuan, take men and bring Du Yi to the main hall."

He paused, then emphasized, "It's a secret operation. Don't alert Empress Dowager Du's lackeys."

Xiao Lingchuan felt a surge of heat in his heart, his blood rushing.

Since Xie Zhichen was born and his eldest sister passed away, he has taken on the burden of the Xiao family and disappeared into the shadows.

He moved between the imperial court and the inner palace, walking a tightrope for years, never hoping for a brighter future.

But today, this road is almost over, and his sister's revenge will finally be achieved.

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his gaze sharp: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will certainly not fail in my duty!"

Du Yi had finished his breakfast and was leisurely strolling back to his small house in the Jinwuwei yamen.

He spent most of last night with Consort Lu, and now all he can think about is her words, "The child in your womb is yours."

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Xie Qiyu currently dotes on Consort Lu, and perhaps one day he will make her empress.

At that time, his child will be the crown prince and the future emperor, and he can then sit firmly on the throne as the retired emperor!

He whistled as he pushed open the door and went in, not even bothering to take off his shoes, and sprawled out on the bed.

The door was kicked open with a bang the next moment!

Xiao Lingchuan, accompanied by Mo Feng and Mo Yang, strode in. Before Du Yi could react, Xiao Lingchuan swiftly bound him tightly.

"Xiao Lingchuan, are you crazy?!" Du Yi's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief. "Have you lost your mind? You dare to touch me? Aren't we on the same side?"

Xiao Lingchuan pointed at him and said with his index finger, "You think you're worthy of being on the same path as me?"

Du Yi snorted coldly, "I am the Empress Dowager's man. Who dares to touch me? Even Xie Qiyu would have to give me some face when he sees me."

With a loud slap, Xiao Lingchuan clenched his fist and slammed it hard into Du Yi's face. "How dare you call His Majesty by his name? This is insubordination, and you should be stripped of your official position."

Du Yi sneered. He wasn't afraid at all. Xie Qiyu had been acting like a grandson in front of Empress Dowager Du for so many years. If he had the ability to rebel, he would have rebelled long ago.

Why wait so long? Last time, when he sent someone to assassinate Xie Yizhi, Xie Qiyu was like a grandson, not daring to utter a single word.

However, that bastard Xiao Lingchuan finally showed his true colors. He always said that Old Du was never wrong in judging people.

He repeatedly reminded the Empress Dowager that Xiao Lingchuan was cunning and shrewd, and was likely a pawn planted by Xie Qiyu in the harem.

Empress Dowager Du didn't believe him, but now that she's not in the palace, he dares to act recklessly and abuse his power.

Xiao Lingchuan's punch was very heavy; blood was already seeping from the corner of Du Yi's mouth after the punch landed.

He spat fiercely in Xiao Lingchuan's direction, "You bastard, since you're not on my side, then I'll have the Empress Dowager come back and kill you."

Xiao Lingchuan nimbly dodged Du Yi's disgusting spit, then clenched his fist and laughed, "Alright, I'm waiting!"

Suddenly, Du Yi put his hand in his mouth and whistled loudly, producing a clear whistling sound.

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