Nangong Honglie took a deep breath.
"We have to resort to unusual methods, catching the criminal red-handed and arresting the leader first.
While they were about to attack, they unexpectedly captured Concubine Xue and her son, and sent secret guards to control Xue Huaian and Prime Minister Xue."
Emperor Dongling agreed: "I think this is a good idea, and I will make the arrangements accordingly.
I have thought carefully about this. If I charge them with treason, it will involve too many people, resulting in countless casualties and causing unrest in the government."
"Most of the Imperial Guards officers bribed by Xue Huaian were kept in the dark and believed that Liu Heng was only vying for the throne.
I want to give them a chance to reform, and even if I have to change them, I have to do it slowly."
"It's a bit far-fetched to execute the nine clans of the Xue family on the charge of murdering me. After all, one of them is my prince and the other is my concubine.
As the saying goes, once a daughter is married off, she is like spilled water. A daughter who has married out cannot be implicated in any crime, and similarly, a daughter who has married out should not be implicated in any mistake her parents make.
"So, let's be realistic and let them be punished for confusing the royal bloodline and murdering the emperor and empress. I will only lose some face."
Nangong Honglie wanted to say something else, but Emperor Dongling raised his hand to stop him.
"It's settled!"
After discussing the business.
Empress Chen looked at Nangong Yunxue: "Xue'er, thank you for giving birth to a good daughter. Jiu'er cured Hao'er's leg.
I don't know how to thank you mother and daughter. Once the big thing is resolved, the emperor and I will find a suitable way to thank you."
"Jiu'er really cured Brother Hao?"
Nangong Yunxue suddenly looked at Liu Hao's legs, knowing that her daughter was no ordinary person. She didn't expect that she could save the disabled Liu Hao in such a short time.
Liu Hao smiled, supported himself on the wheelchair armrests, slowly stood up, and took a few steps with difficulty.
Queen Chen explained with a smile.
"Hao'er's leg bones, from the knee to the calf, were completely shattered. He had no sensation at all, and even the most famous doctors were unable to help him.
Now, Hao'er has regained feeling and strength in his legs, but he hasn't walked for a long time and needs to walk more before he can walk normally again."
"That's great! Congratulations, Your Highness, and congratulations to the Emperor and Empress!" Nangong Honglie and his son congratulated them in surprise.
Nangong Yunxue cried with joy.
"Brother Hao, Xue'er is happy for you!"
"Well, don't cry, wait for me to avenge you.
By the way, do you remember who kidnapped you?"
When talking about that past, Nangong Xue's face turned pale and her whole body began to tremble.
"They were some kung fu masters in black. They locked me in a small dark room full of rats and took pleasure in scaring me.
Because I was afraid, I cried and made a fuss. Whenever I cried, I would be beaten. I was also tied up and hung on a tall tree, being pulled up and then dropped...
Gradually, I didn’t remember anything, I only knew that my name was Nangong Xue.
I don't remember how long I was locked up.
One day, I woke up and found myself in Lijia Village.
By the way, they always said that I was disobedient and needed to be punished.
I only remember that someone once warned me not to play with you and could only play with him. If I dared to disobey, he would send someone to deal with me.
But I get a headache thinking about it, and I can’t remember who that person was.”
Liu Hao's face was as dark as ink, and he gently patted the back of Nangong Yunxue's hand to comfort her.
"They are a bunch of inhumane beasts who would do such a cruel thing to a four-year-old like you.
When I find them, I will pay them back a thousandfold!
Back then, the only children in the palace who were about my age and could play with me were Liu Heng, Liu Zhi, Liu Ze, and the fifth brother.
Liu Heng was nine years old at the time, Liu Zhi and I were both eight years old, and Liu Ze was seven years old.
Laowu was only five years old at the time. We often took him to play together, but he was reluctant to even step on an ant to death. It couldn't have been him.
Believe me, I will investigate thoroughly and avenge this debt of blood and tears for you and the General's Mansion."
Nangong Yunsheng's eyes were red, and he stood up suddenly, gritting his teeth and saying, "Your Highness, I will do my part!"
Nangong Honglie clenched his fists.
"Put the greater good first, and take your time to avenge your personal vengeance. Don't let the greater good get in the way."
Emperor Dongling assured with guilt: "This boy is so young, yet he acts so cruelly. It's my fault for not educating him well.
I'm sorry for you, and I'll definitely give you justice once I find out who it is."
Emperor Dongling paused, glanced at Liu Hao again, and then said, "I have two female secret guards under my command, who are very skilled. I will give them to Xue'er.
From now on, they are just your people, and their only mission is to protect you and your daughter."
After saying that, he called out to the sky: "Ayu, Ajie."
Two women in tight clothes stepped out and saluted.
"From today on, you two sisters will follow Xue'er. Your masters are only Xue'er and her mother. You are no longer part of the palace secret guards."
"Yes, subordinates greet the young lady, greet the young lady!"
"Get up!"
Nangong Yunxue helped the two of them up and thanked Emperor Dongling. Then the family left the palace and returned home.
Return to the General's Mansion.
Nangong Honglie called out, "Boss, Xue'er, come with me to the study."
Nangong Yunxue held Nangong Jiu in her arms and followed him into the study, while Ayu and Ajie watched from a distance.
After closing the door, Nangong Honglie looked at Nangong Jiu in Nangong Yunxue's arms.
"Xue'er, did you see Jiu'er treating His Highness's leg?"
"I only saw Jiuer put her hand on His Highness's forehead. At that time, we thought she was just being naughty."
"Did anyone else see it?"
"There's only the Queen, His Highness, and our family."
"That's good. If too many people saw it, I'm afraid it would be bad for Jiuer."
A palace.
"Mother, what is it that you asked me to come here?"
"What's the matter? My dear, have you forgotten what you did back then? Now that he's back, what if he remembers you? What will you do?"
"What can I do? What else can I do? Just deny it. She has no evidence.
Besides, she was so frightened that she was stunned. What else could she remember? Since my son hadn't shown up, she couldn't blame him.
Back then, I just wanted to scare her and planned to lock her up for two months and then send her home. However, I didn't expect that she was so frightened that she became stupid in just over a month.
I originally thought that she would agree to be obedient and play with me.
Who knew she would become such a fool who couldn't remember anything? I can only throw her away."
"You, you...what should mother say about you?"
"Mother, she'll be very pretty when she grows up. Can we..."
"Don't even think about it! No matter how pretty she is, she's just a withered flower.
When we reach that position, you can quietly take her into the palace to warm her bed. It's not impossible, but it's absolutely impossible to get a title. Mother is afraid of being criticized."
"Mother..."
"Shut up! I called you here just to give you a heads up and clear your head.
The current situation has reached a critical juncture. Chen Muyan and her son have intervened, presumably to provide Liu Xuan with support..."
"I see. The more muddy the pond water is, the better it is for us.
Well, if you are any later, the palace gates will be locked, so I have to leave."
After saying that, he raised his head and left.
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