"My dear Ji, this is indeed strange. If those assassins chased you all the way to the capital, why didn't they just kill you directly, but cut off your toes instead?"
Xie Lixuan looked at Ji Yunchuan and asked with a puzzled look.
"This..." Ji Yunchuan hesitated, not knowing how to answer.
Xie Wanzhou raised his eyebrows and sneered, asking, "General Ji, is this a difficult question to ask?"
"Or perhaps you're just making this whole manhunt up, and those killers don't exist?"
"How could it be fake?" Ji Yunchuan immediately retorted.
Xie Wanzhou said slowly, "But, the Jinyiwei went out to search today, and there are no suspicious people in the city, inside and outside."
Upon hearing this, Ji Yunchuan froze and looked at Xie Wanzhou in surprise.
Unexpectedly, he actually went to investigate!
"Your Highness, did you order the Imperial Guards to investigate this early in the morning?" Ji Yunchuan asked doubtfully.
Xie Wanzhou nodded and said, "You were the only survivor of the battle on the border, and you were hunted all the way to the capital. Naturally, I have to be extra cautious. So, as soon as I heard the news this morning, I arranged for the Jinyiwei to investigate the suspicious individuals."
"After all, if those killers are not killed, General Ji's life will still be in danger. For the sake of General Ji's safety, I must find those killers." Xie Wanzhou added.
Upon hearing this, Ji Yunchuan froze again.
He really didn't expect that Xie Wanzhou would be so persistent about this matter.
"Your Highness, those people are all well-trained assassins. It would be easy for them to hide. How could they be easily found by the Jinyiwei?"
Ji Yunchuan continued to speak, as if trying to persuade Xie Wanzhou to give up this idea.
But no matter what he said, Xie Wanzhou remained unmoved and looked at him with a smile.
Seeing this, Ji Yunchuan took a deep breath and said calmly, "Your Highness, my safety is not important. You cannot disturb the normal lives of the people because of me."
When Xie Lixuan heard this, he felt it made sense.
"Minister Ji is right. If the Imperial Guards search everywhere, I'm afraid it will cause panic."
Xie Lixuan turned to Xie Wanzhou and said in a softer voice, "Zhou'er, call back the Jinyiwei first. We will discuss this matter in detail."
"Yes, Father."
Xie Wanzhou responded to Xie Lixuan's words without any hesitation.
He immediately ordered Ling Qing to call back the Jinyiwei.
During this time, Ji Yunchuan kept looking at Xie Wanzhou.
He didn't expect that even in a wheelchair, Xie Wanzhou could still maintain such composure.
In his every gesture, he actually exuded the bearing of a superior.
If Xie Wanzhou had not had crippled legs, he would be more suitable for the throne than Xie Yumin.
Ji Yunchuan thought to himself.
"But having said that, Zhou'er did remind me that those assassins will definitely continue to hunt down Lord Ji." Xie Lixuan said in a deep voice, "I think we should send some people to protect Lord Ji closely to prevent him from being harmed by those assassins."
After hearing this, Ji Yunchuan was stunned for a moment.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to bother. I will protect myself."
But Xie Lixuan didn't give him a chance to refuse and turned directly to Xie Wanzhou.
He said in a deep voice, "Zhou'er, after those Jinyiwei are transferred back, have them go to the Marquis' Mansion and provide personal protection for Lord Ji."
Xie Wanzhou had a gentle smile in his eyes, "Yes, I'll arrange it right away."
The Jinyiwei was transferred to the Marquis' Mansion, and he had the final say on who to protect.
"Your Majesty, there is really no need. This humble official——"
Ji Yunchuan still wanted to fight for it, after all, with the Jinyiwei watching him, he couldn't do anything for Xie Yuming.
But Xie Wanzhou didn't give him a chance to refuse and said directly, "Father, I will go deal with the Jinyiwei first."
"Well, this matter must be handled with caution. If it disturbs the people, you must comfort them properly."
"Yes, Father."
After everyone agreed, Xie Lixuan winked at Eunuch Zhuo, who then walked towards Xie Wanzhou and pushed him out of the imperial study.
But after leaving the imperial study, Xie Wanzhou did not leave the palace. Instead, he controlled his wheelchair and went to the side hall of the imperial study.
When Eunuch Zhuo saw this scene, he was completely dumbfounded.
He looked at Xie Wanzhou and shouted, "Your Highness, that's not the way out of the palace."
"I know."
"Mrs. Ji is resting in the side hall. What are you doing there, Your Highness?"
"I have something to ask her, Eunuch Zhuo, please go back first!"
"What?" Eunuch Zhuo was stunned. "Looking for...looking for Madam Ji...something?"
Xie Wanzhou nodded, "Yes, Eunuch Zhuo, when you go back, you should know what to say and what not to say."
The voice was low, but the tone brooked no argument.
Eunuch Zhuo nodded subconsciously and whispered, "Your Highness, we understand."
Then he turned around and went back to the imperial study.
Xie Wanzhou controlled the wheelchair and headed towards the side hall.
At this time, Shen Ningyuan was sitting in the side hall, drinking tea slowly and leisurely.
Hearing the sound of the wheelchair rolling, Shen Ningyuan slowly raised her head and looked into Xie Wanzhou's eyes.
"Coming?"
Shen Ningyuan raised her lips and asked with a smile.
Xie Wanzhou nodded, "Yes."
"You don't seem surprised to see me?"
Xie Wanzhou asked again.
Shen Ningyuan nodded, "There's nothing to be surprised about. I guessed from the beginning that you would come to me as soon as I entered the palace."
"It's really boring. You can guess everything I'm thinking." Xie Wanzhou said helplessly.
Afterwards, neither of them spoke, and the side hall instantly became quiet.
After a moment, Shen Ningyuan suddenly raised her head, looked straight at Xie Wanzhou, and asked directly: "Xie Wanzhou, do you like me?"
Xie Wanzhou was stunned and shouted subconsciously: "What?"
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