Chapter 204: Revenge is achieved, old friends return

"Patricide?!"

The onlookers were in an uproar, and even Du Yutang frowned.

Xie Mingshou had fainted after his arm was chopped off by Xie Yao, but he woke up from the pain and just happened to hear Kong Qing's words.

"This is my father's tablet. How could it be..." He turned around with difficulty and looked at Madam Xie, "Mother, what's going on?"

What Madam Xie had always been afraid of being known was finally exposed.

She didn't dare to look at the bastard, and lowered her head deeply, as if she had fainted.

She didn't care when Xie Ming'an killed the old man.

When Xie Ming'an poisoned Xu Susu, she just stood by and watched coldly, aiding and abetting his evil deeds.

And now, it is the turn of the entire Xie family to pay the price for everything they have done in the past.

Xie Mingshou recalled that when the old master suddenly fell ill, only Xie Ming'an and Nanny Zhu were by his side. Nanny Zhu was originally the old master's maid, but later became Xie Ming'an's confidant.

He thought that his eldest brother was cruel and ruthless, and even spared his son and daughter, but he never thought that the old man’s death was also related to Xie Mingan!

"It's you, you killed father, brother, no, you beast who killed father!" Xie Mingshou roared angrily.

"Second brother, you, you shouldn't believe in slander." Xie Mingan retorted hoarsely and weakly.

Looking at the scattered soul-calming incense and tablets, there were only two words left in his mind: It's over.

Being able to find these proves that his secret room has been completely discovered.

The things in the secret room are more important than each other, and the old man’s tablet is just the most insignificant addition.

He originally hoped that after Xie Yao's death, the empress dowager would make some arrangements, and he would not have to go to Lingbei. Instead, he could stay in the capital and make a comeback sooner or later.

But now, everything is over.

Kong Qing bowed to Du Yutang and said, "Your Excellency, I hope you will understand. These are what I found in the secret room inside Xie Ming'an's study. If he didn't kill his father, why would he have enshrined his father's tablet in the secret room, and even used the incense that is supposed to scare away the soul of the deceased, preventing him from ever returning to the afterlife?"

Xie Mingshou wiped away his tears, picked up the old man's tablet from the ground, held it in his arms, and yelled like crazy: "Of course it's because he feels guilty, he feels guilty!"

Xie Yan said expressionlessly, "It seems that our Xie family has a fine tradition of patricide."

After seeing this scene, even without any evidence, the onlookers understood something.

This time, no matter how pitiful Xie Mingan acts, he will only be despised by the people.

Du Yutang said solemnly, "Xie Ming'an conspired with the Queen Mother and the Prime Minister Jiang family to assassinate the Princess of Jingbei and is suspected of patricide. Xie Mingshou abused his nephew and attempted to assassinate the Princess. The entire Xie family is imprisoned and awaiting trial."

Xie Mingan collapsed to the ground in despair, his eyes dull and gray.

For a moment, he didn't notice that Kong Qing didn't mention anything else in the secret room.

Xie Yao lowered her eyes and looked at Xie Mingan who was being dragged away.

Her face was pure and clear, the frost and snow between her brows had melted away, and her phoenix eyes were calm and peaceful.

"Goodbye, Dad."

She said silently.

When we meet again next time, we will be separated by the Yin and Yang.

"Don't worry, Princess. I will set up a separate cell for Mr. Xie and arrange a doctor for him." Du Yutang said again.

"Thank you, Master Du."

Xie Yan looked at Xie Yao deeply, forced a smile, and left with the official.

The entire Xie family, from Madam Xie and several elders to Xie Chengliang, the youngest son of the second wife who was just over ten years old, were all thrown into prison.

Xie Yao looked at the familiar faces. All of them had mocked her in her previous life, and all of them had occupied Chengyuan and stepped on the corpses of her and Xu Susu to gain power.

But today, they were completely left behind by her.

From now on, she will let go of all the hatred, stride forward, and live her own wanton life.

At the moment of revenge, the great general whom she had admired since childhood, her master Gu Zhaotang was by her side, and the prince raised his hand and held hers.

Xie Yao was like a knife that had nowhere to go and exuded a murderous aura, and was safely and securely put into the scabbard.

The Xie family and the officials left, and the onlookers also dispersed, leaving only the royal guards and border troops lined up on the side.

The news that General Gu returned to the capital and that the young general Gu Dao was actually a woman shocked the entire capital.

I'm afraid that within a few days, not only the State of Yan, but even the State of Yong, which has fought with Gu Dao countless times, will be shocked.

Du Yutang walked to Xiao Yizi and reminded him in a deep voice:

"I just received news that Su Huai'en, the commander of the Jingji Camp, received the military order from the general and surrounded the Prime Minister's residence. Unexpectedly, he encountered resistance from the guards and actually found some illegal weapons in the backyard of the Jiang Mansion."

"Your Highness, Xie Ming'an has implicated the Queen Mother and dragged Prime Minister Jiang's family into this matter. This matter is likely to cause a huge uproar in the court."

Xie Yao and Gu Zhaotang looked at each other. As the instigators, the master and disciple remained calm and composed.

Xie Yao: "What we want is a huge uproar."

"Cousin, are you worried about me? If you are too worried, then don't forget to speak for me when we go to court." Xiao Yizi knocked on the armrest of the wheelchair and said with a curled lip.

Hearing the word "cousin", Du Yutang coughed and said, "I'm leaving first. My Qinghe is waiting for me to go back for dinner."

Xiao Yizi did not stop him. He looked at Du Yutang's back and said slowly:

"This king is not joking. Tomorrow morning, this king will attend the court. My princess has been assassinated. Regardless of her safety, no matter who ordered it, they will pay the price."

Du Yutang froze and did not turn around.

Gu Zhaotang on the side put away his spear and looked at his disciple Xie Yao's husband.

Hearing Xiao Yizi's words, he nodded secretly.

Although Ah Yao has disabled legs, she has good legs and is very strong.

He has a handsome appearance, although not as good-looking as herself, but Ayao likes good-looking people.

He also protects his wife and is a good match for Ayao.

Then, General Gu said proudly, "He's been arrested. Tomorrow I will ask His Majesty if I can avenge my disciple. If not, then my position as a general will be meaningless."

Du Yutang's back, which had not yet walked far, froze again when he heard these words.

Without outsiders, Xie Yao asked, "Did Master only bring Wang Xing, Kong Qing and the others with him when he returned to the capital?"

Gu Zhaotang said, "That was originally the case, but I received your second letter on the way, saying that the Jiang family might be plotting a rebellion. I have already ordered the border troops to be on standby to provide support, and to be able to dispatch elite troops back to the capital at any time."

He suddenly winked at his disciple and said, "Let's get down to business."

Xie Yao: "What you just said was not a serious matter?"

Gu Zhaotang scratched his head, and a smile appeared on his handsome face.

When he smiled, all the coldness and arrogance on his body disappeared: "Ayao, Master brought you a gift."

“Da Da——”

The sound of horse hooves was heard, and Xie Yao looked in the direction of the sound, and saw a familiar fiery red divine horse galloping towards her!

It was the mount she once rode in the north - Liaoyuan!

Liao Yuan's entire body was red, without a single stray hair, and he ran nimbly to Xie Yao.

After it recognized its owner, it rubbed its big red head against her hand in a very intelligent manner.

"Baby." Xie Yao happily jumped onto the horse, stroking its mane, and the last trace of heaviness in her heart completely dissipated.

"Even though I already have a whole stable given to me by the prince, I still like you the most."

Seeing his disciple so happy, Gu Zhaotang smiled particularly brightly.

Xiao Yizi: ...Although Ah Yao called others, no, other horses "baby", he was not angry. How could he be angry with a horse?

The princess continued, "Master, you've had a hard time traveling. I'll take you back to the Marquis' Mansion to rest."

Gu Zhaotang nodded and rode his Snow Dragon Horse again.

Xiao Yizi: ...Although the princess has a master and has forgotten her husband, he is not angry. How could he be angry with his elders?

Xie Yao: "Then the prince——"

Bai Mi patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Princess. I will take the prince back."

Xiao Yizi spat out one word coldly: "Get lost."

He was angry with that stupid Bai Mi!

The corner of Bai Mi's mouth twitched: "What's wrong? What's wrong with me? What's wrong with me again?"

Gu Zhaotang nodded slightly to Xiao Yizi, then rode his horse side by side with Xie Yao who was riding Liao Yuan.

The two of them went to the mansion of Marquis Zhenyuan together.

Wang Xing and Kong Qing followed from a distance, deliberately keeping their distance to allow the general and the lieutenant general to talk.

Gu Zhaotang noticed Xie Yao's hesitation and said gently, "Ayao, after not seeing you for a few months, how come you and I have become so distant? If you have anything to ask, just ask directly."

Xie Yao said something shocking: "Then let me be frank, Master, what is your relationship with the Princess?"

This time, it was General Gu's turn to remain silent.

A bright and beautiful face emerged in his mind.

"A Zhao, do you like me?"

"Prince Gu, I'm just attracted by your appearance, just for fun."

"Gu Zhaotang, I'm poisoned, please help me..."

The events of eighteen years ago came flooding back to my mind.

"She and I are old friends." Gu Zhaotang's brows turned cold and he said in a calm voice.

An old friend who had no official status from the beginning to the end and was discarded by Li Xiangyi after he got tired of her.