Chapter 403 How can you blame the Queen?
The last second she had assured Xiao Ji that everything was fine and safe.
The next second, he was slapped in the face.
This is what Xiao Ji said before Xie Yao was assassinated, but at this moment his thoughts had completely changed.
He looked at Xie Yao and said, "How can you blame the Queen for what happened today? It was those people who had evil intentions and dared to assassinate the Queen. It's all their fault."
Anyway, the queen is right.
Xie Yao was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but smile.
She said, "I thought His Majesty was going to be angry with me..."
"I am angry at myself. I didn't arrange enough people for protection, so the assassin took advantage of the opportunity."
Xie Yao said: "Your Majesty has arranged it very well. Those people want to kill me so much, so they must have arranged more than one assassin, but only this one can do it once."
Xie Yao didn't think that this person only attacked her once just to scare her.
It was entirely because Xiao Ji had arranged sufficient protection that this person had no chance to attack a second time.
Xiao Ji was still not satisfied and said, "There shouldn't be any."
Xie Yao said: "Then next time, I will give Your Majesty this opportunity to perform, okay?"
Xiao Ji reached out and hugged Xie Yao, feeling her body temperature, and breathed a long sigh of relief.
Although he escaped danger today, he was still pretty scared.
Nothing must happen to his Yaoyao.
Xie Yao reached out and hugged Xiao Ji back, resting her head on his chest, patting his back gently, and whispered to comfort him, "Don't worry, my husband, I'm fine."
When the arrow was shot today, even if Xiao Ji was not by her side, she would be fine. Even after becoming the queen, she continued to practice martial arts.
She has some skills.
As she lamented some time ago, good health is also very important.
Because of the assassination, a large-scale investigation was launched in the capital. This time the investigation was much more serious than the last assassination of Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu.
Firstly, their identities and status are different. Secondly, the last assassination took place on the way back to Beijing, and the people in Beijing had only heard about it. But this time it happened right under their noses!
The meaning is naturally different.
In addition to the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice, Si Nan also followed Xiao Ji's instructions to secretly investigate the matter.
However, although the investigation was carried out in the capital, the letters sent by Xiao Ji and Xie Yao to the northern border said something completely different.
After receiving the letter, Pei Chen summoned all the generals of the Zhenbei Army and held a meeting.
He announced the assassination of the emperor and empress at the meeting.
And the assassin was from northern Xinjiang.
As soon as the news got out, everyone in the Zhenbei Army was naturally furious, and the fighting spirit on the battlefield surged, forcing Beijiang Lianlian to retreat.
The news naturally spread to the northern border.
The already chaotic and divided Northern Frontier became even more chaotic. No one could even take care of defending against the enemy. Everyone was searching, accusing, and questioning who would actually try to assassinate the emperor and empress of Xia at this time.
Especially since several parties secretly submitted messages seeking peace some time ago, it is natural that everyone is suspicious.
He cursed the mastermind of the assassination half to death.
He tried to assassinate him, but he failed and was captured on the spot!
So stupid!
Meanwhile, Si Nan in the capital, following Xiao Ji's instructions, investigated the envoys from the northern border who escorted Hu Yanyu to the Xia Kingdom, and actually found something.
Three days later, Si Nan went to the Yangxin Palace to report the matter.
"Your Majesty, Madam, there really is someone secretly contacting these envoys at the post station."
A cold light flashed in Xiao Ji's eyes, "Who?"
Si Nan said: "The Wang family, and several small families headed by the Wang family."
It’s the Wang family again!
Ever since Xiao Ji ascended the throne, the Wang family has been causing trouble and doing unpleasant things.
The same thing happened after he ascended the throne.
But the Wang family has always managed the situation very well, testing the edge of their tolerance and doing things that are disgusting but harmless.
For example, he wanted to put people around Xiao Ji, and wanted Xiao Ji to expand his harem, and these even got the support of some court officials.
After Wang Yushu developed feelings for Cheng Fengqi and was warned by Cheng Fengqi, the Wang family became much quieter.
However, since the time of the previous emperor, the aristocratic families have been suppressed, and Xiao Ji has no intention of re-employing them.
Although the Wang family had some reservations at the beginning and were forced into a desperate situation, they did donate money, and there was also the connection between Wang Yushu and the Zhao family.
Although Xie Yao and Xiao Ji did not use the Wang family in important positions, they did not treat them the same way as they did other aristocratic families. As long as the Wang family behaved themselves, they had no intention of touching them.
If there is someone who can be used in the future, I will not avoid him.
Now it seems... the Wang family is unwilling.
If it were anything else, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji would be willing to let them go this time because the Wang family had made some achievements in the past.
But contacting Northern Xinjiang would really touch the bottom line.
And if he wants to attack Xie Yao, this is Xiao Ji's killing line.
Xiao Ji's face was dark, and he said, "Investigate this matter thoroughly and get evidence."
"Yes." Si Nan responded. From Xiao Ji's attitude, he understood the importance of the matter.
Very important.
Si Nan was efficient and reliable, so Xie Yao and Xiao Ji naturally had nothing to distrust in him. However, Xie Yao thought about it and ordered Li Dajian, "Send Master Xiao Zhao to the palace."
Zhao Hao soon arrived at the side hall of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.
Although he had packed up before entering the palace, he still looked a little tired at the moment, because there had been no clues about the previous assassination, and the Queen was assassinated again three days ago...
Zhao Hao hasn't slept much these days, thinking about finding more clues.
Xie Yao saw it at a glance, and her tone softened, "Didn't you get enough rest?"
When Zhao Hao heard this, he relaxed completely, knowing that the Queen was probably going to discuss official business with him.
Otherwise, if you don't get enough rest, you still have to explain what you need to explain.
Zhao Hao also answered honestly, "To answer your Majesty, I didn't get enough rest."
Xie Yao ordered Zhu Qing, "Change a cup of ginseng tea for Lord Zhao." Zhao Hao seemed to have drunk enough strong tea in the past few days, so it would be good to drink some ginseng tea to nourish his body.
Zhu Qing immediately turned around to make arrangements, and Xie Yao then said, "I asked you to come here today because of the assassin three days ago."
Zhao Hao became alert upon hearing this and immediately asked, "Madam, have we found out who the assassin was three days ago? Who is so bold?!"
Zhao Hao knew about it, and Si Nan was also secretly investigating the matter under the orders of the Emperor and Empress.
The person who caught the assassin at that time was Si Nan. I guess Si Nan must have found out something.
Xie Yao had already summoned someone to the palace, so she naturally didn't intend to hide it from him, "It's the Wang family."
Zhao Hao was stunned for a moment before he suddenly realized which Wang family it was. He also knew why Xie Yao summoned him into the palace and said these to him.
He understood that Xie Yao still regarded him as a trustworthy cousin, which was why she informed him in advance.
Because Wang Yushu was his fiancée.
Zhao Hao was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to react. His fingertips tucked into his sleeves felt cold.
After a while, Zhao Hao finally said, "My Queen, may I dare to ask for a favor?"
Zhao Hao did not defend the Wang family, nor did he plead for them.
What Si Nan found out must have been verified before being reported to the Emperor and Empress. How could he question it when he hadn't found anything?
And... he believed that the Wang family was indeed capable of doing such a thing.
He never liked the Wang family, he only liked Wang Yushu.
Zhao Hao didn't need to speak, Xie Yao knew what he was going to say, she said: "Don't worry, this matter will be thoroughly investigated, and those who have nothing to do with this matter will not be severely punished."
"But... it involves the Northern Frontier, do you understand?"
Collaboration with the enemy and treason is a serious crime punishable by confiscation of property and extermination of the entire family. Even those in the Wang family who had nothing to do with the incident could not escape, the only difference being the severity of the punishment.
Zhao Hao understood.
He paused and said, "My cousin... trusts me very much." She wasn't worried at all that he would go to the Wang family in advance to destroy the evidence for Wang Yushu, or...
Xie Yao smiled, "Brother Hao, I naturally believe you."
"I'm telling you this because I have other plans."
…
After Zhao Hao left the Yangxin Palace, Xie Yao returned to the main hall. Xiao Ji was processing memorials and looked up at her. "Is everything settled?"
"Yes." Xie Yao nodded, walked to Xiao Ji and sat down, put her arms around his waist, and leaned her head on his shoulder. "Your Majesty, do you think I am doing this in vain?"
"It's possible that twists and turns will arise out of nowhere..."
Of course, it’s just a possibility, she still trusts Zhao Hao very much.
"Won't."
Xiao Ji answered decisively. He looked at Xie Yao and said, "Just do whatever you want to say. I'm here for you."
"And I know Yaoyao has her reasons for doing all this."
Xie Yao nodded, she did have her reasons.
Although she knew that this was a big deal and that if she acted according to the law, no one would be able to criticize her, but since it concerned Wang Yushu, she didn't want Zhao Hao to be the last one to know.
She didn't want Zhao Hao to have a rift with her because of this.
"It's all for myself." Xie Yao said.
"You are the queen." Xiao Ji said, "For the queen, that is for the world. The queen has done something great that is beneficial to the world."
Xie Yao had never thought that she would be praised by Xiao Ji for doing such a thing, and Xiao Ji seemed so proud of it that even Xie Yao was almost convinced.
Xie Yao couldn't help but smile, and she leaned over to peck Xiao Ji's cheek, "Your Majesty is wise."
This day was not only the day when Si Nan found out that the matter was related to the Wang family, but also the day when the candidates participating in the assessment of female officials finished their first exam and left the Imperial Examination Hall.
Of course, there are two more exams to come.
After Zhao Hao left the palace, he arrived outside the Imperial Examination Hall.
He was about to forget about this matter, but fortunately the Queen Mother reminded him, so he put aside the things at hand and came to the Imperial Examination Hall first.
Of course, he was not the examiner of this exam, nor was he there to maintain order; he was there to pick someone up.
Zhao Hao changed into casual clothes and squeezed to the front of the crowd.
He had just stood there for a while when the gate of the Imperial Examination Hall was opened. The crowd suddenly became crowded, but Zhao Hao was still able to adapt.
After all, there are still far fewer people than when he first participated in the imperial examination.
Not long after, Zhao Hao saw a familiar figure.
He came to pick up Wang Yushu.
Naturally, the Wang family was unwilling to let Wang Yushu take part in this exam, so Wang Yushu asked him to register privately.
At his suggestion, the list was not made public.
Five days ago, Wang Yushu found the current mistress of the Wang family and said that she wanted to stay in the temple for half a month.
Mrs. Wang was under house arrest, and the person in charge of the Wang family now was the second wife. She knew Wang Yushu's identity, so she nodded without saying a word.
But in fact, Wang Yushu did not go to the temple, but stayed in an inn arranged by the Ministry of Examination near the Imperial Examination Hall to participate in the assessment of female officials.
Wang Yushu thought very clearly that as long as she passed the examination and became a female official, the Wang family would not be able to do anything to her.
If you fail the exam...just take it again next time.
I just don't know if there will be another chance next time...
"Yushu."
As he was thinking, Wang Yushu had already arrived in front of him. Zhao Hao withdrew his thoughts and felt only heartache in his heart.
In three days, Wang Yushu had lost a lot of weight, his face was pale, his eyes were dull, and he no longer looked as pretty and well-behaved as he usually did. He looked like a half-beggar.
The maid beside Zhao Hao immediately stepped forward and supported her.
Wang Yushu smiled at Zhao Hao, "I'm fine."
Wang Yushu looked embarrassed, and her smile was really ugly, but Zhao Hao felt that at this moment she... seemed to be freer than ever before!
Even though Zhao Hao had seen Wang Yushu's smile many times, he was still amazed by this smile at this moment.
The blood in my heart is boiling.
Zhao Hao was stunned for just a moment, then he ordered the maid to quickly send the person to the carriage. He had a lot to say, but he knew that Wang Yushu was weak and tired at the moment.
Everything was prepared in the carriage, charcoal fire, warm blankets, hot ginger soup and food, Zhao Hao even prepared a doctor in advance.
In case Wang Yushu gets sick.
But for now, Wang Yushu is in pretty good condition.
Wang Yushu sat in the warm carriage and sighed softly. It felt really good.
"Lord Zhao."
Wang Yushu said, "Aren't you very busy these days? How did you find time to come pick me up in person?"
Zhao Hao didn't explain much, "After the exam today, of course I have to come."
Although what the Queen talked to him about today was the affairs of the Wang family, which were also related to Yu Shu, this matter would not have a result in ten days or half a month.
Besides, Wang Yushu was in the critical period of her exams, and Zhao Hao didn’t want to affect her.
"Ah Hao." There was no one else in the carriage, and Wang Yushu's address became more intimate when he showed concern, "Are you worried about something?"
Her fingertips stroked across Zhao Hao's eyebrows.
Zhao Hao's heart warmed, "It's just some official business."
He did not elaborate, but just said briefly: "Yushu, you have worked hard these past few days. The most important thing for you now is to have a good rest."
As they were talking, the carriage had arrived outside the inn. At this moment, other candidates also came back one after another, and everything at the inn was ready.
Hot water, soup, rice, doctor, etc.
Of course, there are also many people who don’t need it and make their own arrangements.
Zhao Hao sent Wang Yushu to the inn. There were many men like him who had families, most of them were brothers, and only a few like him were fiancés.
After all, the candidates had just returned and had not cleaned for three days, so they must take a bath and rest. Therefore, the men’s family members were not allowed to go up to the second floor to avoid any disturbance.
Zhao Hao could only send her to the first floor.
He looked at Wang Yushu and knew she was tired. He didn't talk much, but just said, "Have a good rest. You have to go to the Imperial Examination Hall tomorrow. I will see you off then."
“Ah Hao…”
"Go." Zhao Hao looked at her gently with a smile. Wang Yushu nodded and was then helped upstairs by the maid.
Zhao Hao watched her figure disappear around the corner of the stairs before he turned around and left the inn.
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