"No?" Emperor Jianxi sneered, "How could I believe your one-sided statement?"
"Since you are forcing me to conduct a thorough investigation, I will listen to you and start with the Xianwang Mansion to find out whether certain people died unjustly or deserved their death!"
Shao Yihui seemed to have not expected Emperor Jianxi to behave like this, and was horrified, "Your Majesty, this cannot happen..."
"Father..." Zhao Ying walked out from the room. When Shao Yihui saw Zhao Ying, he fell silent.
Emperor Jianxi frowned, "Why did you come out?"
Zhao Ying knelt beside Shao Yihui and said calmly, "Father, please forgive me. I didn't mean to eavesdrop. It's just that my brother, the virtuous prince, died under strange circumstances, and I've been worried about him ever since. Now, after hearing what Father and Mr. Shao have said... I think we shouldn't investigate the virtuous prince!"
"Why?"
"The virtuous prince is my father's eldest son, and his mother is someone who has done my father a great favor. If her orphan is investigated, and no crime is found, my father will be known as a heartless and disloyal person. This is the first reason."
"Secondly, I also ask the Emperor to thoroughly investigate the murder of the virtuous prince. The virtuous prince was a prince, and he was assassinated so openly in a busy city. If it was a personal vendetta, it would be fine, but I'm afraid it's..."
"What are you afraid of?" Emperor Jianxi narrowed his eyes.
"I'm afraid they're targeting your children. This time it was the virtuous prince, but who will be next? If another prince is assassinated... or even worse..." Zhao Ying's expression was solemn. "Your Majesty, for the safety of my prince, please investigate this matter thoroughly and find the culprit!"
Zhao Ying's words were vague, and he was almost saying "those princes who are qualified to compete for the throne are the murderers."
Shao Yihui, who was standing by, paused for a moment and then responded loudly, "Your Majesty, Princess Chengqian is right!"
Of course Emperor Jianxi understood. He took a deep breath and suppressed the anger that was forced upon him by a group of scholars. He was not afraid that people would say that he was harshly treating his deceased concubine. Cheng Qian was right. If the murderer could not be found, what would happen if the prince was harmed?
The crown prince is his and Hyomin's son, and the heir he has been training for many years. He cannot let anything happen to him.
Emperor Jianxi immediately ordered Shangguan Shu to investigate.
Everyone knew that Shangguan Shu was a man of both civil and military talents, a pillar of the Chu State in governing the country and maintaining its security. He could outwit the civil officials and prime ministers, and could also mobilize the generals in the army. Sending him was enough to prove Emperor Jianxi's determination to find out the murderer.
Zhao Ying was completely relieved when he heard this. He stood up and walked to stand beside Emperor Jianxi.
Emperor Jianxi calmed down and looked at Shao Yihui with more favor, praising him for his loyalty and fearlessness of power.
People are obsessed with looks. When Emperor Jianxi saw that Shao Yihui looked like a decent person, he felt a sense of appreciation for his talent and tested him on the spot. It turned out that Shao Yihui was eloquent, had unique insights, and was a real talent!
Emperor Jianxi's eyes gradually brightened, and he offered Shao Yihui a seat. Shao Yihui had been beaten and could not sit, so Emperor Jianxi had someone put a cushion for him.
After the surprise came the puzzlement. How could such a virtuous man still be an unknown retainer at the age of thirty? Emperor Jianxi asked, "Why don't you take the imperial examination and become an official to serve the country?"
Zhao Ying also looked over curiously.
Shao Yihui looked a little strange when he heard this. He was silent for a while and then said obscurely, "My wife used to be a prostitute in a willow alley, so she is not qualified to take the exam."
Shao Yihui looked straight ahead, as if he only felt regretful but not ashamed to face people, and his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant.
Emperor Jianxi and Zhao Ying were slightly startled. Emperor Jianxi sighed, "Since your mother is of low birth, then I will..."
Emperor Jianxi was interrupted by Zhao Ying before he could finish his words of "breaking the rules". Zhao Ying said with pity, "Father, you cannot look down on Mr. Shao just because of his poor family background!"
"That's not Mr. Shao's fault!"
"Brother Xian Wang is dead, and Mr. Shao probably has nowhere to go now. Father..." Zhao Ying said in a slightly coquettish tone, "My princess's mansion has just been renovated, and we don't have a housekeeper yet. I think Mr. Shao is smart and will definitely be able to manage my family well! Father, why don't you give Mr. Shao to me?"
Emperor Jianxi doesn't know what kind of person his daughter is?
It's probably because he saw that Shao Yihui was handsome... Recently he saw that Cheng Qian and Runzhi had a good relationship, and he wanted them to get back together. If he gave Shao Yihui to Cheng Qian, and Runzhi knew about it, he would be so heartbroken.
Emperor Jianxi hesitated. While he was hesitating, Zhao Ying had already looked at Shao Yihui. Looking down at him, her eyes were filled with warnings, and she asked in a cold tone, "Shao Yihui, are you willing to follow me?"
Shao Yihui was shocked and stared at Emperor Jianxi. After seeing that Emperor Jianxi did not react, Shao Yihui seemed to accept his fate and said respectfully, "I am willing to serve Your Highness!"
Zhao Ying was satisfied and said to Emperor Jianxi, "Alright, father, I will not disturb you any longer. I will leave first."
Emperor Jianxi waved his hand helplessly at Zhao Ying.
Then he ordered people to carry Shao Yihui away as well.
Zhao Ying followed Shao Yihui at a leisurely pace.
Shao Yihui was carried by the eunuchs. At first, he pretended to be calm. Halfway through, Shao Yihui couldn't help but said, "Your Highness, thank you for taking the trouble. Just send me here..."
Zhao Ying raised her eyebrows, "Who said I'm going to give it to you?"
Shao Yihui choked, blinked, and then said in a good-tempered manner, "Then Princess, is this happening to me?"
"Do I need to inform you where I'm going?"
Shao Yihui: ...
There was another silence until they reached the palace gate.
Zhao Ying suddenly stopped the eunuchs, turned around, pressed his eyes hard, and pressed them red. Then he took out a silk handkerchief, put on a mournful expression, and said to the eunuchs in a hoarse voice, "Let's go!"
Shao Yihui was stunned by Zhao Ying's rapid change of expression.
He looked at Zhao Ying in surprise and confusion.
The body was carried out of the palace gate. Outside the palace gate, the guests immediately became chaotic when they saw someone coming out, and the guards formed a circle to stop him.
“It’s coming out!”
"Look! That's Hui!"
"Why did Princess Chengqian come out with Ah Hui?"
The several aides standing in front were all selected by Zhao Ying. They were the most talented among them and of course had the most say. After the death of the wise king, these people all followed Shao Yihui's orders.
Everyone was puzzled. Zhao Ying's eyes were red, and a tear fell from the corner of her eye. She quickly wiped it away with her hand. She looked at Shao Yihui and said with a strong face, "Mr. Shao, why are you doing this? If you have any grievances to complain about, just tell me and you will be spared this pain!"
Shao Yihui: ...
I can't even see His Majesty, how can I go to the inner palace to find you?
The eyes of the leading staff members when they looked at Zhao Ying had changed, with hope, gratitude, suspicion...
"The princess is truly kind-hearted..."
"Not only does she have a kind heart, but she also has a sense of righteousness and chivalry. It is a blessing for Great Chu to have such a princess!"
Shao Yihui saw what Zhao Ying was up to. He glanced at Zhao Ying with an ambiguous expression and said, "Your Highness, why do you say that? The virtuous king was so kind to me when he was alive. Even if I had to sacrifice my life for this, I would have no complaints!"
The person in front sighed again: "Ahui's character and loyalty are rare in the world..."
One of them suddenly knelt down, looked up to the sky and sighed, "Your Highness, the Wise King, with such a loyal subject, you can die without regrets!" After saying that, he burst into tears.
Zhao Ying: ...
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