Chapter 316: She's staring at the prince?
After Xuan Yue finished speaking, she followed the palace maid and left the place to change clothes in the palace near the lake.
By the time she finished changing her clothes, the Fifth Prince had already been judged by the imperial physician to be out of danger and was sent to the Yanx Palace where the Fifth Prince and Concubine Shu lived.
Xiao Ji, Xie Yao and others were all there.
As Xuan Yue walked out of the hall, she heard Concubine Shu crying from inside. Her heart sank and she stepped into the hall.
"Xuan Yue is here."
The eldest princess waved to her. Xuan Yue knelt down and saluted. Just as she was about to walk over, someone grabbed her hand the next second.
"Miss Xuan, I have heard everything. Thanks to you for saving Xiao Wu, you are the benefactor of me and Xiao Wu!"
It's Concubine Shu.
Xuan Yue lowered her eyes, "You are too polite, Madam Shufei. I hope His Highness the Fifth Prince is safe."
Concubine Shu's eyes were red as she held Xuan Yue's hand tightly. "The imperial physician said that Xiao Wu was drugged before he was thrown down. If Miss Xuan hadn't rescued him in time, I'm afraid..."
"Your Highness the Fifth Prince is a lucky man, so there is no need for you, Your Majesty the Concubine, to worry too much." Xuan Yue said in a comforting tone.
"Mother Shu, Miss Xuan." Xie Yao said, "I ordered someone to prepare ginger soup. Let Miss Xuan have some first to drive away the cold."
"Yes, ah, yes, yes." Concubine Shu nodded repeatedly and then let go of Xuan Yue's hand.
Steaming hot ginger soup was served, and Xuan Yue drank it all under the gaze of everyone. Her fair cheeks turned a light red because of the hot soup.
After confirming that the Fifth Prince was fine, everyone felt relieved.
Xiao Ji said in a deep voice: "This person dared to attack Xiao Wu in the palace. I will investigate it thoroughly."
He looked at Xuan Yue, "Miss Xuan, you are the one who discovered this. Did you see the characteristics of the person who did it?"
Xuan Yue slightly retracted her fingers under her sleeves, feeling the touch of her palms... She said in a steady voice, "To answer your Highness, when I went there, I only saw a back figure, nothing else."
"Xiuyun can also testify to this."
Xiuyun is the maid who follows her today.
Xiao Ji nodded. He naturally knew about this matter. Before Xuan Yue came, he had someone question Xiuyun in detail.
"If Miss Xuan thinks of anything suspicious again in the next few days, please tell me."
Xuan Yue lowered her eyes, "Yes, Your Highness."
After comforting Concubine Shu, everyone left one after another after the Fifth Prince woke up.
Xiao Ji still had some government affairs to deal with, so he left first after saying hello to the eldest princess.
Sinan followed immediately.
Xuan Yue had been following the eldest princess obediently. When she heard the voice, she looked up. Just this one glance made her eyes freeze slightly, and she froze in place.
"Miss Xuan?"
Suqin's voice rang out, awakening Xuan Yue's thoughts.
Xuan Yue immediately withdrew his gaze, pursed his lips and smiled slightly at Suqin, looking shy.
Suqin smiled and said, "Miss Xuan, the princess said that you have suffered a lot today and have made great contributions, so she will allow you to rest for two days."
"Thank you, Princess, for your compassion." Xuan Yue thanked her obediently.
Suqin then took a few steps forward to support the eldest princess.
Xuan Yue followed forward, but as she walked, she looked in the direction where Xiao Ji left.
His eyes were full of thought.
But what Xuan Yue didn't realize was that Su Qin had already noticed her absent-mindedness and looked back at her after leaving.
Seeing the direction of Xuan Yue's eyes...
Suqin frowned slightly and whispered to the Princess: "Your Highness, Miss Xuan seems to be...looking at the Crown Prince?"
The eldest princess paused, looked back, and frowned.
…
After leaving the Yanxi Palace, Xiao Ji ordered Si Nan, "Investigate this matter thoroughly and find out the real culprit behind it!"
This person was able to attack the Fifth Prince silently in the palace, so he must be someone close to the Fifth Prince.
So just now in the Yanx Palace, he had sought the advice of Concubine Shu and took control of all the people around the Fifth Prince.
"Yes." Si Nan gave an order, "Please rest assured, Your Highness!"
Sinan turned and left to do some work.
Xiao Ji looked back and stopped to wait for Xie Yao. Xie Yao realized what he meant and quickened her pace to his side. "Your Highness?"
Xiao Ji said: "I'm wondering why the person behind the scenes would attack Xiao Wu at this time."
The fifth prince is young, and at this stage he poses no threat to anyone...
"Princess Li?" Xie Yao was guessing.
After all, Concubine Shu has tortured Concubine Li a lot in recent days. If Concubine Li wants to take revenge, it is not impossible that she will turn to attack the Fifth Prince.
Xiao Ji said: "I will ask Si Nan to check, but I think... it is most likely not her."
Concubine Li had been tortured for so long. If she wanted to do something, she would have done it long ago. Xiao Ji probably knew something about what kind of life she lived in the Weiyang Palace.
It can be described as a life worse than death.
Moreover, his people have kept a close watch on the Weiyang Palace. If Concubine Li still has the ability to spread the news and murder the Fifth Prince...
Then Concubine Li would not have fallen to this point today.
Xie Yao thought about it and agreed.
"Is it Xiaowu's enemy? That's not right. Xiaowu has a good personality and treats servants kindly. What kind of hatred could make someone murder a five-year-old child like this?"
The couple thought for a moment, but had no clue for the time being, so they could only give up their speculation and wait for Si Nan's investigation results.
Xie Yao concluded: "In any case, the best news is that Xiaowu is fine."
"Thanks to Miss Xuan."
Xiao Ji returned to the Yangxin Palace, and Xie Yao turned around and went to the Yanx Palace.
There were a lot of people around just now, so it was difficult for her to say some things.
Yanxi Palace.
Shufei obviously knew that she would come back, and had dismissed everyone, and was alone guarding the Fifth Prince's bedside.
Xie Yao was led into the palace by Concubine Shu's personal maid.
She also heard the Fifth Prince's childish, hoarse, yet mature voice comforting Concubine Shu, "Don't cry, Mother. Little Five is fine."
"It's all because of Xiaowu's unfilial behavior that he made mother worry..."
The Fifth Prince was very smart and sensible. He was able to comfort Concubine Shu in this way after being rescued from the brink of death. Concubine Shu was so distressed that she burst into tears, "Little Fifth, it's all because of your mother's failure to protect you."
Xie Yao was also a mother. When she heard the conversation between Concubine Shu and the Fifth Prince, she felt her nose sore and her eyes slightly warmed.
If she were in the position of Consort Shu...
She must be going crazy.
"Aunt." Xie Yao took a deep breath, walked in, and called out, "Don't worry, we will definitely find the murderer behind this."
"No matter who attacks Xiaowu, we will never let them go!"
Concubine Shu wiped away her tears and nodded gently to Xie Yao, "Of course, I believe you and the prince."
"Xiao Wu has suffered." Xie Yao sat beside Concubine Shu and raised her hand to touch Xiao Wu's head. "Sister-in-law brought you your favorite snacks. Can you have a small bite later?"
The fifth prince's eyes lit up immediately. He glanced at Concubine Shu with a childlike smile, "Thank you, sister-in-law. You are the best~"
Seeing that both of them were smiling, Concubine Shu also hurriedly forced a smile.
Xie Yao reminded, "But you can only try a small piece. You are weak and can't eat too much. Wait until you have recovered and your sister-in-law will bring you more."
The fifth prince nodded repeatedly, "I will listen to my sister-in-law!"
The Fifth Prince was still very weak and fell asleep quickly after drinking the medicine. Only then did Xie Yao and Concubine Shu leave the inner room.
Concubine Shu changed her weak and tearful look and her eyes flashed with murderous intent, "Yaoyao, if you and the prince find the murderer, you must hand him over to me for punishment!"
She wants to avenge her son personally!
Xie Yao nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to my aunt."
"Aunt, Yaoyao understands your anger. I am also very angry, but even for Xiaowu's sake, you have to take care of yourself."
Concubine Shu's eyes softened and she nodded, "Don't worry, Xiaowu is still young, I want to watch him grow up with my own eyes."
Concubine Shu changed the subject and said, "I have just asked Xiaowu, and he said that he became drowsy after drinking a cup of tea served by his personal eunuch, and he doesn't remember anything that happened afterwards."
"The eunuch has been taken away by Si Nan for interrogation."
"If you come up with anything, you must send a message to me immediately."
Xie Yao nodded and agreed to everything, "Okay."
After Xie Yao comforted Concubine Shu, she had someone send a bunch of supplements to the Yanxi Palace before leaving.
Not long after she left the Yanxi Palace, she ran into an acquaintance.
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