Chapter 398 Good News
She has been worried and frightened along the way, and suffered so much injustice. If she didn't complain, wouldn't she have encountered so many crises in vain?
She complained just to make the Queen feel sorry for her.
Xuan Yue heard this and said, "So do I."
Xie Yao wanted to laugh a little. She thought that given Xuan Yue's personality, she would think Xuan Shu's words made her worry and would stop him.
But now it seems that Xuan Yue is worthy of being Xuan Yue, and she thinks carefully before taking any step.
Xie Yao was immediately furious and said, "What? How could this happen?! This is ridiculous! You two have been wronged. I will investigate this matter thoroughly and make a decision for you two."
Three women in one drama, Cheng Fengqi was completely excluded.
Even though he is smart, he is unable to do something like filing a complaint. However, with Xuan Shu and Xuan Yue, that is enough.
Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu looked at each other and said in unison: "Thank you, Madam!"
When the two sisters filed a complaint, Xie Yao returned to the palace in great anger. At that time, court officials were meeting Xiao Ji in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
As soon as Xie Yao arrived outside the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, she heard the voices coming from inside.
"Your Majesty, although the two sisters of the Xuan family have made contributions to this trip, I believe that the greatest contributor to this trip is Lord Cheng."
"After all, the two sisters of the Xuan family are young and will get married in the future. It is not appropriate to let them show their faces in public. Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"Your Majesty, a hen crowing at dawn is a sign of chaos in the country!"
Xie Yao wanted to laugh when she heard this.
These people talk very well, but they don't get things done very well.
Xie Yao heard clearly that Xiao Ji did not rush to refute. She understood that Xiao Ji must have received the news and knew that she had returned to the palace, so he wanted to leave these people to her to refute.
But in the eyes of these people, Xiao Ji's reaction represented completely different meanings.
It is tacit consent, it is acquiescence, it is dissatisfaction that has long been in the heart.
Several people seemed to be energized, and the more they talked, the more excited they became. "Your Majesty, as a woman, the Queen should have recruited concubines for your Majesty, expanded the royal family, and taken good care of the concubines in the harem."
"But the queen is not doing her job properly, instead she is obsessed with power..."
Bang!
Xiao Ji couldn't bear it any longer, so he picked up the memorial and threw it at the person who was speaking. He wanted to endure it, but these people slandered Yaoyao in front of him.
Do you really think he has no temper?
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down." Xiao Ji's sudden action woke these people up. When they realized what was happening, their knees softened and they immediately knelt down to beg for mercy.
During these days, the court officials did not do nothing.
Many court officials deliberately reported the matter to Empress Xie Yao. They originally wanted to use this method to sow discord between the emperor and the empress, so that the emperor could see with his own eyes what it felt like to have his power taken away.
It is also effective.
A few days ago, when several court officials entered the Yangxin Palace to report on government affairs, they saw that His Majesty looked at the Empress with resentment in his eyes.
This made the court officials excited, and they dared to say such words today while the Queen was away.
But Your Majesty, what is this?
Before the court officials could figure it out, they heard footsteps behind them, followed by a familiar clear voice, "Your Majesty, calm down."
Xie Yao's voice was very pleasant, but to the ears of several court officials it sounded like the whisper of a devil, as if it was whispering in their ears: You are finished!
Xie Yao walked past several court officials, walked to her seat and sat down, and said directly: "Summon Lord Zhao of the Dali Temple and Lord Wu, the Minister of Justice, to the palace."
After Xie Yao finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Ji and said, "Your Majesty, I left the city today to pick up Lord Cheng and the two Lords Xuan, but I learned that someone secretly tried to assassinate the three Lords along the way."
"The three of you have successfully completed the disaster relief work in Yuanzhou. This time you are returning to the capital as the heroes of Xia Kingdom. However, you were attacked on your way back to the capital. Your Majesty, please investigate this matter thoroughly to reassure the three of you."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ji's expression immediately changed. He was furious and said, "Investigate this matter thoroughly."
"I want to see who is so bold as to be so cruel to Xia's meritorious officials within the borders of Xia!"
Xiao Ji and Xie Yao were furious. The court officials kneeling on the ground did not dare to move at all. They even subconsciously slowed down their breathing for fear of being angered by the angry emperor and empress.
Xie Yao naturally noticed them, but didn't take it too seriously.
The people who came to the Yangxin Palace today did have a lot of opinions about her, but they were just pawns sent out to test Xiao Ji.
It's of no use.
Xie Yao seemed to have just seen them and asked in surprise: "What's going on? What happened?"
The adults kneeling on the ground naturally didn't dare to speak, as they had just been passionately speaking ill of the queen.
And... they were not sure whether the Queen had heard what they had just said.
Now I don't know how to respond to this.
"Don't pay attention to them." Xiao Ji said coldly. Just by hearing the voice, the court officials knew that His Majesty was still angry.
"Your Majesty." Xie Yao said, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Let's talk nicely."
Xiao Ji snorted coldly and said, "Since the Queen has spoken for you, I will not pursue today's matter for the time being."
Several court officials heaved a sigh of relief and immediately said in unison, "Thank you, Queen."
After saying this, they all retreated.
Xie Yao then looked at Xiao Ji, handed him a cup of tea, and said, "Your Majesty, don't be angry. It's not worth getting angry about these people."
Xiao Ji said: "Although these people are not the main messengers, what they said just now was really unpleasant..."
"Don't worry, Yaoyao, leave it to me." If anyone slanders Yaoyao in front of him, he will take action.
Soon, Zhao Hao and Lord Wu, the Minister of Justice, arrived at the Palace of Tranquil Longevity. Cheng Fengqi, Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu also arrived after changing their clothes.
Xie Yao said: "This time, Minister Cheng and the two Xuans were attacked on their way back to the capital. Today, the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice are here, hoping that the two adults can thoroughly investigate the matter."
"Whoever it is must pay the price for such behavior!"
Everyone knew very well that the real target of these people was the two sisters of the Xuan family.
He just didn't want the two sisters of the Xuan family to return to the capital alive and become the knife that Xie Yao used to change the situation in the court.
Zhao Hao naturally supported Xie Yao, and so did the Minister of Justice.
The two of them immediately said in unison: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that we will thoroughly investigate this matter."
"Please wait a moment, my lords." Cheng Fengqi said, "I have some clues about the assassin."
They encountered several assassination attempts along the way, and Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu barely escaped death before returning to the capital.
In comparison, Cheng Fengqi was skilled in martial arts and was not the main target of the assassins. Instead, he was the one who faced the least pressure along the way.
But he certainly would not sit idly by and watch his colleague being attacked. Instead, he stepped forward at the critical moment and saved Xuan Yue.
Because of this, he suffered some injuries.
Cheng Fengqi took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and said, "The weapons used by a group of assassins seem to be unusual. This is the style of that weapon. It may be a breakthrough point."
Zhao Hao immediately stepped forward and took it with both hands, saying, "Thank you, Minister Cheng."
Xuan Yue's eyes when she looked at Cheng Fengqi were filled with worry and concern. If it wasn't for saving her, Cheng Fengqi wouldn't have been injured.
Cheng Fengqi clearly felt Xuan Yue's gaze, but did not say much at this moment. He just talked about the details of the assassination with Zhao Hao and Lord Wu.
It will help them find the murderer.
After discussing the matter, Zhao Hao and the five adults left the Yangxin Palace first to investigate the matter.
Cheng Fengqi, Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu were left behind, one to report on the situation in Yuanzhou, and the other because Xie Yao had important matters to discuss.
This time, she asked Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu to go to Yuanzhou for disaster relief, not only to let Xuan Shu and Xuan Yue stand in the court, but also for the thousands of women they represent.
Xie Yao left the two of them here at this moment to discuss the next plan. She already had a preliminary plan, which she had been constantly improving over the past few months.
Now that Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu have returned safely, the next step she had planned can begin immediately.
Xie Yao naturally prepared to strike while the iron was hot.
After discussing the business, Xie Yao looked at the two sisters who looked tired and said, "It's getting late. You've been exhausted from the journey. Go back and rest first."
"If you have anything to say, let's talk about it tomorrow morning."
The two of them clasped their fists in response, and Xuan Shu said, "Your Majesty, I have something else to report."
Seeing this, Xuan Yue was the first to retreat.
Xie Yao looked at Xuan Shu, "Master Xuan, what else do you want?"
Xuan Shu said, "Some time ago, the Queen sent a message to me, asking about Princess Huyan of Northern Frontier."
"After finishing my work these days and having some free time, I thought about what happened in the Northern Frontier. This Princess Huyan once covered up my flaws in front of Huyan Ye when I was in the Northern Frontier."
"Are you sure, Lord Xuan?" Huyan Yu had never mentioned this matter, but after Xie Yao heard Xuan Shu say this, she already believed it 80%.
Xuan Shu nodded, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I have thought about it carefully."
"Also, Princess Huyan's status in the Northern Frontier royal family is... a bit awkward. Huyan Ye mostly uses her, but actually looks down on her."
When mentioning Huyan Ye, Xuanshu could not hide the contempt in his words.
Huyan Ye was indeed tall and good at fighting, and he had some true feelings for her, but he only treated her like a cat slave.
The fact that he looked down on women was enough to make Xuanshu despise him.
Xie Yao nodded and said, "Huyan Yu did tell me about this. You don't have to worry. Although Huyan Yu is under house arrest, it has something to do with her health. She... is not doing well."
Xuan Shu paused and asked, "Your Majesty, can I go see her?"
Xie Yao said: "I will ask someone to ask Hu Yanyu. If she is willing to see you, you can go."
"Yes." After Xuanshu agreed, he left the Yangxin Palace.
As soon as Xuanshu left the palace, she saw two people standing together not far away. She raised her eyebrows slightly, but did not go over to disturb them. Instead, she quietly returned to the carriage and waited.
The ones standing together were naturally Xuan Yue and Cheng Fengqi.
The wind was cold and the distance between Cheng Fengqi and Xuan Yue was not far. He could clearly smell the fragrance of Xuan Yue's body after she had just bathed.
"Master Cheng." Xuan Yue said, "Thank you for what happened last time."
Cheng Fengqi lowered his eyes slightly, "Master Xuan, you don't have to be polite. It's just a small favor."
After a pause, he added: "Even if it were any other colleague, I would not sit idly by."
Xuan Yue said: "But the person who was saved was me."
Cheng Fengqi’s kindness is one thing, but the fact that she did indeed owe this favor is also something that cannot be ignored.
"I owe this to Lord Cheng. Xuan Yue has made note of it." Xuan Yue said very solemnly.
She didn't say anything, just that she would help if I needed any help in the future.
Because she believes actions speak louder than words.
Cheng Fengqi lowered his eyes.
He knew Xuan Yue was very outstanding before, and this trip to Yuanzhou made him realize another side of Xuan Yue.
She was better than he thought.
It was precisely because of this that Cheng Fengqi actually felt like retreating.
Of course, more importantly, it’s respect.
After all, Xuan Yue had clearly rejected him before, and his appreciation and love for her had never changed, and was even stronger than before.
But he suppressed it all.
"Master Xuan, you don't have to be so polite." Cheng Fengqi said in a hoarse voice, "It's windy in winter, Master Xuan, go back and rest early, don't hurt your body."
After saying that, Cheng Fengqi couldn't help but cough twice.
"Master Cheng..."
"It's okay." Cheng Fengqi said hurriedly: "The Queen has specially arranged for the imperial physician to come to the mansion. I'm fine."
The two separated.
Xuan Yue watched Cheng Fengqi get on the carriage, then she looked away and got on her own carriage.
"Are you willing to leave?" Xuan Shu said in a teasing voice, "Sister, Cheng Fengqi is pretty good."
There were no secrets between the two sisters. Moreover, although Cheng Fengqi had been very restrained, he could not hide his eyes, so Xuan Shu could naturally see it clearly.
"Sister, I also heard about what happened when I was in Northern Xinjiang. But the old lady has now stayed in the small Buddhist temple and won't come out. It can be seen that Master Cheng really cares about this matter."
"Perhaps you could give him a chance?"
"Shushu." Xuan Yue's voice was somewhat helpless, "Others may be able to do it, but I can't."
"We are the first batch of female officials appointed by the Empress, and we will be the role models for female officials all over the world in the future."
"I can do many things, but I can't get married and stay in the harem. Otherwise, women all over the world will be criticized. What's the point of being a female official? In the end, you still have to take care of your husband and children..."
"The female officers behind us can do this, but I can't. We can't."
"Even if we get married, it's also about marrying a son-in-law." Xuan Yue said, "Now that I'm in this court, I won't take a single step back."
"The Queen has led us to this position with great difficulty. If we give in, it will be taken away by others immediately."
"I told you all this before you agreed to the imperial decree."
Xuan Shu nodded, "Sister, I know, I'm not planning to get married. I plan to keep a few concubines in the future... Well, this is not important."
Xuan Shu held Xuan Yue's hand and said, "I feel that you, sister, are not completely indifferent to Mr. Cheng, so..."
Xuan Yue pursed her lips.
She really didn't like Cheng Fengqi in the past. She was not interested in this and was heartbroken by the Third Prince Xiao An. She really had seen through the world.
But during these days, she could feel Cheng Fengqi's silent care that was subtle and subtle but did not add any burden to her.
Especially the assassination on the way back to Beijing.
Cheng Fengqi knew there was danger and that it was a knife, but he still stood in front of her without hesitation.
At this moment, Xuan Yue’s mind flashed with the relieved smile that Cheng Fengqi showed her after he was stabbed... He was feeling lucky.
Glad she's okay.
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