The next day.
Xiao Ye and Su Liluo went to the palace early the next morning and finally met Emperor Wenjian.
"Your Highness, you've returned."
Emperor Wenjian's expression was indifferent, revealing neither joy nor anger, and he seemed to have little expectation for Xiao Ye's return.
"Yes, Father, I have captured two cities in the Northern Desert and completely taken over Youyun Prefecture. The Prince of Chu and the Liu family, along with other traitors, are still imprisoned, awaiting your order to punish them."
"Hmm, not bad, you've done well this time. But what about Bei Mo—wait, repeat what you just said?"
Emperor Wenjian had only nodded in praise, but suddenly seemed to understand something and looked at Xiao Ye in surprise.
So Xiao Ye had no choice but to repeat what he had just said.
"Excellent! That's wonderful! I'm truly pleased that you've managed to take Youyun Prefecture!"
Emperor Wenjian finally offered a genuine compliment.
"Father, I sent you a message a few days ago about the situation in Youyun Prefecture. Didn't you see it?"
Xiao Ye frowned and asked.
He felt that his father's reaction clearly showed that he was happy that he had regained Youyun Prefecture, and that the entire palace should not have remained silent when he returned to the city.
"A letter? I have not received the letter you mentioned."
As expected, Emperor Wenjian's face darkened.
He had indeed never received a letter from Xiao Ye.
Emperor Wenjian summoned his attendants and questioned them, but no one knew anything about the letter. Just then, Prince Xiao and Zixing arrived.
"Father, it was all my fault. A few days ago, a messenger did deliver a letter to the palace, but because of the continuous heavy rain, the letter was wet and the ink was blurred when the messenger delivered it, so the contents were not visible."
That's why I had the letter thrown away. I thought it was just about the Crown Prince taking two small cities in the Northern Desert, and everyone knew about it, so I didn't take it to heart.
Your Majesty, I never imagined the Crown Prince was so capable. On his way back, he even managed to capture the rebellious Liu family and the Prince of Chu. I humbly beg Your Majesty to punish him.”
As soon as King Xiao entered, he knelt down and admitted his mistake.
His sincere attitude and genuine expression instantly dispelled Emperor Wenjian's anger.
"Alright, you didn't mean it. You can only blame the messenger for not keeping the letter safe. Get up!"
Emperor Wenjian forgave Prince Xiao with ease.
King Xiao slowly stood up and smiled at Xiao Ye opposite him.
There's no way a messenger would wet the letter; he did it on purpose!
He originally thought that Xiao Ye and Xiao Churen would fight to the death in Youyun Prefecture, but he didn't expect that Xiao Churen was so useless that he was captured by Xiao Ye in just a few days.
Now, Xiao Ye has made such a great contribution.
If the people knew this, wouldn't Xiao Ye's popularity soar even higher?
Unable to change the fact that Xiao Ye had distinguished himself in battle, he could only try to reduce his influence.
"Father, the Prince of Chu is currently imprisoned. I would like to ask how Your Majesty intends to sentence him?"
Xiao Ye didn't have time to argue with Prince Xiao for the time being, and went straight to Emperor Wenjian to ask about the most important matter of the day.
Although Xiao Churen rebelled and became a traitor, he was still the emperor's son, and no one but the emperor could convict and kill him.
Emperor Wenjian frowned and pondered, "The Prince of Chu has committed treason and deserves to die. I have already given him a chance, but he still colluded with the Liu family to commit this heinous act. Guards, convey my decree: the Prince of Chu and the Liu family will be executed on a chosen day!"
"Father, I have something to say."
Just as Emperor Wenjian issued his order, Prince Xiao stepped forward again, bowing respectfully.
What do you want to say?
"Father, I think that before killing the Prince of Chu and the Liu family, you can send someone to interrogate them again to see if there are any of their accomplices in the court."
After all, the King of Chu was able to escape so easily during his exile; he might have had an inside help. We must nip this in the bud and not let those people escape.
"What you said makes some sense."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wenjian pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.
"Then this matter will be entrusted to you. After you have obtained the results of the interrogation, report the list of those in the court who are colluding with the Prince of Chu to me."
Before Xiao Ye could utter a single word, Emperor Wenjian had already finalized these matters.
Of course, Xiao Ye didn't intend to say anything. He was secretly observing the changes between Emperor Wenjian and Prince Xiao, as well as the goddess physician Zi Xing that Prince Xiao had brought.
Zi Xing remained obedient and stood silently to the side until Emperor Wenjian issued an edict to give Xiao Ye some rewards. Only then did Emperor Wenjian take the initiative to ask Zi Xing to leave him acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture?
Xiao Ye's eyes darkened for a moment; this matter was probably not simple.
So, after he withdrew, he left his most capable men in the palace to observe Zi Xing's acupuncture treatment of Emperor Wenjian.
"So? What did the Emperor say?"
After leaving the emperor's palace, Su Liluo, who was waiting on the other side, went up to him and asked.
"I saw that divine physician. She was giving my father acupuncture. She was brought by Prince Xiao."
"Is it that Zi Xing? Did you notice anything wrong?"
Su Liluo asked seriously.
This Zi Xing is now her biggest enemy. She has a feeling that Zi Xing's entry into the palace to get close to the emperor is ultimately aimed at her.
"She didn't say anything and looked very ordinary, but this person must be extraordinary."
Xiao Ye thought for a moment about his feelings for Zi Xing and then spoke.
The more unassuming and composed a person is, the harder they are to understand.
Although she got close to the emperor through Prince Xiao, it's hard to say whether Prince Xiao was using her or being used by him.
"Prince Xiao? It seems they really do like to deal with me by getting close to my enemies. Husband, let's go down and have someone investigate this person immediately!"
These days, her visits to the capital must have left some clues or traces.
Su Liluo narrowed her eyes.
Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory, so she decided to secretly investigate Zi Xing first.
Two days later, Xiao Ye and his team released the results of their investigation.
They learned that Zi Xing had arrived at the Xiao Prince's mansion before they left, but the Xiao Prince had hidden her very well, keeping her in the backyard to treat Chu Yunzhi's face and hands.
Now that Chu Yun's appearance has been restored and her severed arm has regrown, King Xiao is finally completely convinced of her abilities.
After Zi Xing treated Emperor Wenjian's illness, she not only cured his minor ailments that had lasted for many years, but also made him believe that people could live to be two hundred years old.
Therefore, Emperor Wenjian now makes her undergo acupuncture every day in order to prolong her life.
"Two hundred years old? Ha! Your Majesty really dares to dream!"
Looking at the information from the investigation, Su Liluo couldn't help but smile and sigh.
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