Chapter 372 The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics
Cheng Fengqi was very sensible and obviously knew Xuan Yue's personality very well. He rode a horse to escort her outside, while Xuan Yue sat alone in the carriage.
It was so thoughtful that even Xuan Yue felt complicated.
When she returned to her residence, everything had been packed up. The maid Qianhe was waiting at the door. When she saw Xuanyue, she came forward with red eyes, "Miss!"
Xuan Yue hurriedly smiled at her, "Okay, okay, I'm back now, don't cry."
Cheng Fengqi stood aside and did not come forward to interrupt the conversation between the master and servant. He waited until Qianhe's emotions stabilized before he said, "Miss Xuan, I still have some official business to deal with. I'll take my leave first."
"If Miss Xuan needs any help, feel free to come to Changning Marquis Mansion to find me."
Xuan Yue thanked him again and watched Cheng Fengqi get on the carriage and leave the alley.
Qian He said, "Miss, I have heard that it was Master Cheng who used three years of merit to exchange for your release."
Qian He hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Master Cheng... is really nice."
Although she felt that what her young lady said before made sense, she also felt from the bottom of her heart that as long as her young lady was happy, that was all that mattered.
But... Lord Cheng is so nice.
Even she was moved.
Xuan Yue lowered her eyes and agreed, "Yes, Master Cheng is very good."
Qian He immediately asked: "Would you like to consider it?"
Xuan Yue glanced at Qian He and asked, "Did he bribe you?"
Qian He said no, and then said: "Miss, I just feel that if I miss such a good man like Master Cheng... there may not be another one."
As soon as Xuan Yue heard it, she knew that Qian He still didn't take her words last time to heart.
After all, in this world, how can a woman not get married?
But she just didn't want to.
Didn’t the eldest princess never get married in her entire life?
She thinks it's great.
At this moment, the door of the courtyard was knocked again. Qianhe answered and hurried forward to open the door, "Who is it?"
But when she saw the person outside the door, she was stunned.
A noble lady was standing outside the door, frowning and looking at Qian He with disdain on her face. The nanny beside the noble lady asked loudly, "Does Xuan Yue live here?"
Xuan Yue stepped forward and recognized the person's identity at a glance.
The old lady of Changning Marquis Mansion, Cheng Fengqi's mother.
"Xuan Yue."
Madam Cheng also recognized Xuan Yue. She looked Xuan Yue up and down with a critical look and said, "It's you who made Feng Qishe spend three years to seduce you?"
These words were rather harsh, and Qian He's expression changed immediately, "Mrs. Cheng, you——"
Bang!
Before Qian He could finish her words, the nanny beside Old Madam Cheng raised her hand and slapped her, "How dare you!"
"When are the masters talking, when will it be your turn as a lowly servant to interrupt?"
Bang!
Another slap.
However, Xuan Yue raised his hand and slapped the nanny in the face, "I won't let you teach my people a lesson!"
The nanny was slapped in the face in public, and her expression changed instantly. There was a threat in her eyes as she looked at Xuan Yue.
Just wait for her. With this slap, sooner or later she...
"Xuan Yue." Old Madam Cheng also had an ugly expression on her face. If someone hit her in public, it would be like hitting her in the face. "You are so brave!"
"I think you don't want to enter the gate of Changning Marquis's Mansion."
When Xuan Yue heard Madam Cheng's threatening words, she almost laughed out loud. When had she ever thought about entering the gate of Changning Marquis' Mansion?
But she understood why Old Madam Cheng was so rampant. It turned out that she had regarded her as Cheng Fengqi's woman.
And from the looks of it, he still treats her as Cheng Fengqi's woman outside, without any respect at all.
Xuan Yue protected Qian He behind him, looked at Old Madam Cheng and said, "Old Madam, I think you may have misunderstood something."
"I never thought of entering the Changning Marquis's Mansion."
When Cheng Fengqi received the news and hurried over, he heard Xuan Yue's powerful words.
Even though I was prepared for this, I still shuddered when I heard these words.
Before the shocked Madam Cheng could say anything, Cheng Fengqi rushed forward angrily, "Mother!"
Cheng Fengqi did not conceal the warning in his voice at all.
The last time Madam Cheng was used by someone to induce people in the capital to attack Xie Yao and damage her reputation, Cheng Fengqi warned Madam Cheng.
Since then, Old Madam Cheng has indeed been well-behaved for a long time.
It was also because of Madam Cheng's low presence in recent days that Cheng Fengqi forgot about her. As soon as Madam Cheng arrived, he immediately got the news.
But now it seems, it's too late!
Old Madam Cheng was also shocked when she saw Cheng Fengqi. Before she came, she had specifically instructed that no one was allowed to tell Cheng Fengqi about this.
"The wind is rising, you..."
Cheng Fengqi ignored her and looked at Xuan Yue, with a face full of guilt and indebtedness, "Ms. Xuan, I'm sorry, this matter..."
"Sir Cheng." Xuan Yue interrupted Cheng Fengqi and said, "Old Madam Cheng has misunderstood the relationship between you and me. Sir Cheng, please take the trouble to explain it."
After a pause, he continued, "Master Cheng, I am very grateful for saving me this time. I will repay you one day."
Xuan Yue's words were powerful and his determination to distance himself from the matter was firm.
The more Cheng Fengqi listened, the heavier his heart felt.
He already had little hope to begin with, and now with Xuan Yue he probably has no hope at all.
Cheng Fengqi's expression was so ugly that even though Old Madam Cheng had a thousand things to say in her mind, she didn't dare to speak out loud at this moment.
Cheng Fengqi paused for a moment, and smiled stiffly and bitterly, "Miss Xuan...you're welcome."
He looked at Xuan Yue again.
Xuan Yue's face was filled with a coldness that seemed to keep people at a distance. Cheng Fengqi swallowed the bitterness in his heart, nodded slightly to Xuan Yue again, and then looked at Old Madam Cheng.
"I'll take my mother home."
When Old Madam Cheng was looked at by Cheng Fengqi in this way, she felt a chill in her heart, and she knew in her heart that Cheng Fengqi was blaming her.
But Old Madam Cheng couldn't utter a word.
Cheng Fengqi's eyes at this moment made her a little scared, and she didn't even dare to speak. She was helped onto the carriage, which turned around and drove out of the alley.
Xuan Yue then looked at Qian He, "Does it hurt?"
Qian He's eyes were red, and she shook her head. She looked at Xuan Yue with eyes full of heartache, "Miss..."
She didn't understand it before, but after what happened just now, Qianhe was left with only heartache for Xuan Yue.
"It's okay." Xuan Yue smiled, "Go in."
The other side.
Cheng Fengqi hadn't spoken since he left Xuan Yue's residence. Old Madam Cheng looked nervous, and she was angry at first as she sat in the carriage.
She did this all for Cheng Fengqi.
If she hadn't heard that Cheng Fengqi easily gave up three years of hard work for Xuan Yue, she would never have come to him so impulsively.
Moreover, Cheng Fengqi has not yet married. If he causes any scandalous incidents outside, the girls from good families will stay away from him.
Who is Xuan Yue?
What good would it be for the relatives of a traitor to be involved with such a person? Don't let Cheng Fengqi's future be ruined by his involvement.
What followed was panic and worry.
She only has Cheng Fengqi as her son. Could it be that Cheng Fengqi is really angry with her?
The carriage soon arrived at the Marquis of Changning's Mansion.
Old Madam Cheng was helped out of the carriage, and the first thing she looked at was Cheng Fengqi who was standing aside.
Cheng Fengqi didn't look at her.
Old Madam Cheng's heart skipped a beat and she couldn't help but say, "The wind is rising..."
"Mother." Cheng Fengqi obviously didn't want to listen to her anymore, and said, "I still have official business to attend to in the government office, so I won't send mother in."
At this moment, Cheng Fengqi's voice could actually be considered calm.
But the more this happened, the more frightened Madam Cheng became.
She would rather Cheng Fengqi lost his temper with her directly like he did before because of Xie Yao.
"Fengqi." Old Madam Cheng couldn't help herself and called out to Cheng Fengqi again, "Mother is doing this for your own good..."
Cheng Fengqi paused and said, "I know."
Old Madam Cheng's eyes lit up. Did she really know? Did her family's Feng Qi come to her senses? Did he know how difficult it was for her as a mother?
Cheng Fengqi said: "Mother is doing this for my own good."
Old Madam Cheng was almost moved to tears. She didn't expect Cheng Fengqi to be so aware.
It seems that Feng Qi was either just playing with Xuan Yue, or he was hurt by what Xuan Yue just said and decided to mend his ways and listen to her from now on.
Madam Cheng took advantage of the situation and immediately said, "Then the girl I told you about last time..."
"Mother, don't worry about this." Cheng Fengqi said, "I have no intention of getting married."
Old Madam Cheng's face changed drastically. Only then did she realize that Cheng Fengqi's easy talk was not a compromise.
On the contrary, it was a complete revenge on her!
"How can that be possible?" Old Madam Cheng retorted subconsciously, "How can there be no reason in this world not to marry? Others at your age would already have several children."
"Qi'er, you can't be confused. Are you angry about what your mother did today? You can be angry, but you can't joke about such things."
"Mom, please don't do this again, okay?"
Old Madam Cheng just felt that she had said all the nice things and was very compromising. She was the elder and the mother, and at this point, Cheng Fengqi had to obey her no matter what.
But Cheng Fengqi's expression did not change at all. Instead, he looked at Old Madam Cheng and said, "Mother also said this last time."
Cheng Fengqi was very angry about Xie Yao's incident last time, and they had a scene like this at that time.
He believed his mother's words.
Today is the price.
Madam Cheng's face turned pale in an instant, "Qi'er, are you questioning your mother? Do you want to take revenge on your mother? I am your mother...would I harm you?"
Cheng Fengqi's expression didn't even change, and he said, "Mother misunderstood. How could I take revenge on her?"
"Mother, His Majesty is still waiting for my reply, so I will not accompany you. If I delay any longer, I will miss the important matter, and I am afraid His Majesty will blame me."
After Cheng Fengqi finished speaking, he turned and left.
After hearing the last sentence, even if Old Madam Cheng was angry, she didn't dare to call out to Cheng Fengqi.
Many people knew that Old Madam Cheng went out today, but Cheng Fengqi kept silent about what happened in front of Xuan Yue's house.
However, such a thing could not be hidden from Xiao Ji and Xie Yao.
Xie Yao shook her head slightly and told Zhu Qing to send some things to Xuan Yue as a consolation.
As for Cheng Fengqi, he still has to do his job.
The mess in the capital city was still waiting for him to clean up, so he had no time to be sad. However, it was one thing to think so. Cheng Fengqi really had a calm mind and was unhurried about everything.
It's still inevitable that people are a little worried.
Because Xie Yao and Xiao Ji had made early preparations for the situation in the capital, although the person who poisoned the city was more powerful than the four people in the north, not many people were actually affected.
In just two days, Shanshan and Sanglan had cleared out all the people who had been confirmed to be poisoned.
It’s just that there are too many people in the capital, and it will take some time to check them one by one.
The most important thing is that the three people who cast the poison have not been found yet. These three people are in the capital and may bring danger at any time.
"The Queen."
Si Nan walked in from outside and said, "Xiao Ning said he wanted to see you."
"If you don't see her, you will never know the location of the three people who cast the curse."
Originally, such matters should not bother the Queen Mother, but since Xiao Ning mentioned the person who put the poison in her body, Si Nan had to take it seriously and pay attention to it.
Only then did he come to report to Xie Yao.
Xie Yao paused and looked at Xiao Ji, "Your Majesty, I will go see Xiao Ning then."
Xiao Ji was a little worried, but seeing Xie Yao's expression, he knew that she had made up her mind, so he could only nod and agree, "Okay."
Xiao Ning was imprisoned in the Dali Temple.
Xie Yao went straight out of the palace and headed towards the Dali Temple prison.
As soon as she left, several court officials appeared outside the Yangxin Palace asking to see her.
Xiao Ji had no suspicion and summoned the court officials into the palace.
"What is the important matter that you two would like to see me about?" Xiao Ji asked.
The court officials who came in did not answer immediately. After looking at each other, they all knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. This has been a rule since ancient times."
"Your Majesty, please issue an order that the Empress is not allowed to participate in government affairs from now on!"
Xiao Ji's eyes swept across the court officials kneeling in front of him, his expression was majestic and his eyes were cold.
He thought these people wanted to see him for important matters, but... that's it?
Xiao Ji's eyes put great psychological pressure on the court officials kneeling on the ground, but at this moment, no one backed down.
One of the civil servants even said: "Your Majesty, the harem's interference in government affairs is the beginning of disaster for the country!"
Other ministers echoed one after another, as if if Xiao Ji allowed Xie Yao to participate in politics today, the Xia Kingdom would be destroyed because of Xie Yao tomorrow.
The more Xiao Ji listened, the uglier his expression became.
But he didn't interrupt rashly. He wanted to hear what else these people had to say.
Until these people went from being filled with righteous indignation to gradually lowering their voices and finally falling silent.
Xiao Ji didn't say a word.
He picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip slowly before looking around at everyone. "Are you done?"
this……
When the court officials heard this, they were all shocked and were unsure of what Xiao Ji meant.
But soon, the most stubborn censor said, "Your Majesty, please think twice."
"My dear gentlemen, do you know that there is an infestation of poisonous insects in the capital right now?" Xiao Ji's attitude could even be considered good.
The court officials nodded.
Xiao Ji continued to ask: "My Lords, do you know that the Northern Frontier is eyeing our Xia Kingdom covetously and is eager to take over the Central Plains?"
The courtiers nodded again.
There were also those who were impatient and said, "Your Majesty, we all know all this, but it has nothing to do with what we just said..."
"Lord Li." Xiao Ji stared at the person who was speaking. "These are all national affairs. You say they have nothing to do with you?"
Lord Li's eyelids twitched. How could he dare to admit such words?
Xiao Ji did not give him a chance to refute and continued, "The court is in dire straits due to internal and external troubles. The queen is devoted to the country and the people."
"But you guys——"
Xiao Ji's intimidating eyes swept over these people one by one, "You are in your position, but you don't do your job, you don't think about contributing to the country, but instead you come to hold the queen."
"I finally understand why the people have such a hard time living and the country has internal and external troubles... It's all thanks to you all."
What Xiao Ji said was very serious.
Point at these people's noses and curse them.
The expressions of the court officials changed one after another. They wanted to explain but didn't know where to start.
Xiao Ji said: "If you have so much free time, why don't you go to the battlefield in the northern border?"
Xiao Ji, who holds military power, is his man.
The Wei family is also his people.
Xiao Ji has not been on the throne for long, but he has done a lot. Now, in addition to military power, many important positions in the court among the civil officials are also held by his confidants.
He was the emperor who truly held power, so naturally he was not afraid of these court officials.
Of course, Xiao Ji also knew that among these people there were genuine old ministers who were good to the court.
But now, it’s time to keep up with the times.
Xiao Ji knew very well from a young age that the relationship between the monarch and his subjects was not always friendly and harmonious, and that most of the time there was a game of bargaining.
Once he shows weakness, the court officials will become strong.
If he became strong, the court officials would naturally give in.
From the beginning of the draft to now...it’s not a one-day job.
As expected, Xiao Ji's attitude was so strong that the court officials kneeling on the ground didn't know how to express themselves for a moment.
"If you have this much free time, you might as well think about how to catch those people who secretly cast the curse, or think about how to make sure the people of Xia country have enough food and clothing and live in spacious houses."
"Everyone, step back!"
Xiao Ji's voice was unquestionable, and the court officials finally withdrew. Their state when they withdrew was very different from when they came.
Xiao Ji had forced the people to retreat, but this was not the end for him.
He looked at Li Dajian and whispered some instructions.
His suppression was only temporary, but if he wanted these people to stop raising objections to Xie Yao's participation in politics, he had to do something...
After hearing Xiao Ji's instructions, Li Dajian immediately withdrew.
Xie Yao had already left the palace and had no idea what had happened in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity. She had already arrived at the Dali Temple.
Zhao Hao came out to greet her personally, "I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen. Please follow me."
Xie Yao felt relieved to see that Zhao Hao was now able to take charge of his own affairs.
He smiled and said, "Master Xiao Zhao, there is no need to be polite."
After walking a few steps, Xie Yao asked casually, "Is Master Cheng not here?"
"In reply to the Queen, Lord Cheng has been personally leading a team these days to search for the person who poisoned the body. He wants to arrest the person as soon as possible, so he is not in the Dali Temple."
It can be seen that Cheng Fengqi really wants to keep himself busy.
Perhaps only by being busy enough can he stop thinking about Xuan Yue?
Xie Yao just asked casually and did not pursue the matter further, and was soon taken to jail.
"The prisoner is being held in solitary confinement and is under guard for twelve hours." Zhao Hao explained, "This was also suggested by Lord Cheng. After all, the prisoner has a criminal record in the Heavenly Prison."
Xiao Ning has been stripped of her status as a princess, so now everyone in the Dali Temple simply calls her a "prisoner."
Xie Yao nodded. Cheng Fengqi was very thoughtful in considering these matters.
Soon, Xie Yao saw Xiao Ning who was being monitored at all times.
Moreover, two people monitor the situation at the same time and serve as mutual witnesses. Before the daily shift changes, a temporary draw is made to select the two people to be the guards.
Xiao Ning's black clothes had been changed into a white prison uniform.
She looked a little disheveled, her eyes wild and sharp.
"Xiao Ning."
Xie Yao sat down in front of her cell. "I'm here to see you. Can you tell me where those three people are now?"
It was the same last time and this time as well.
Xie Yao herself was wondering why Xiao Ning was so obsessed with her.
She didn't do anything to Xiao Ning, she just rejected Xiao Ning from the beginning.
Xiao Ning smiled, seemingly angry.
"Xie Yao." Xiao Ning's voice was full of sarcasm. "You wouldn't really trust a man and entrust everything to him, would you?"
"You can defy fate and change your destiny, but I don't believe you would make such a choice." Xiao Ning stared into Xie Yao's eyes, as if he had seen through her face and into her heart.
When Xie Yao heard the words "defy fate and change destiny", her heart skipped a beat and she instantly understood what Xiao Ning meant.
After all, Xiao Ning had a close relationship with Song Wenbo, and had learned a lot of clues from Xie Yujiao.
In addition, the last time Xiao Ning made a deal with the late emperor and left the Heavenly Prison, he should have had contact with Song Wenbo and Xie Yujiao.
At that time, Song Wenbo had recovered many memories of his past life. He had lived longer than both her and Xie Yujiao, and knew more...
"Thank you, Yao."
Xiao Ning's voice sounded again, "If I were you, I would take the position myself. You should know... men are unreliable."
Xie Yao didn't say anything.
Xiao Ning continued: "I know you may not trust me and think I'm selfish, but there is one thing I have a clear conscience about."
“I just want women all over the world to have a better life.”
"Even if you say I'm cruel and selfish, sacrifice and bloodshed were necessary in the beginning. Everything is for a better future."
"Xie Yao, we may have different ideas, but we are both women, there is no doubt about that."
"Don't you want to find a way out for women all over the world?"
Xiao Ning stared at Xie Yao with burning eyes, and every word he said was full of temptation.
Xie Yao paused, and followed Xiao Ning's words and asked: "Then what should I do?"
Xiao Ning said: "It's very simple."
"You don't need to do anything harmful. You just need to give Xiao Ji some medicine. He trusts you now and will not doubt you."
"Then you can take his place and run the government."
"If you can't bear to let him go, then he doesn't have to die. It doesn't matter. It's just that the person holding the power will change from him to you. I believe that since he loves you so much, he will definitely agree, right?"
Xie Yao listened to Xiao Ning's words and had to admit in her heart that what Xiao Ning said was really tempting.
She almost thought that Xiao Ning was really thinking about her and doing it for her own good.
Xiao Ning's voice was still ringing, "Xie Yao, I just want to change the situation of women in the world. If this can be achieved, I will also support you to take the throne and take power."
Xie Yao nodded again in response to Xiao Ning's words, "Xiao Ning, what you said really makes sense. I will seriously consider this matter."
really?
Xie Yao agreed so readily that Xiao Ning was somewhat suspicious.
Xiao Ning's suspicious eyes just fell on Xie Yao, and Xie Yao's voice sounded again, "Then can you tell me now where the three people who poisoned you are?"
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