Zhi Lan worriedly added, "Everyone in the palace is spreading word, I’m afraid it’s already real."
Hu Xiao knew that Zhi Lan would never say something that she wasn’t confident in. Since she dared to mention this matter in front of him, it meant that the assassination attempt on the Imperial examinations’ residences was real.
"I’m going to find Qin Shuo and have him send people to catch the assassin. I don’t believe that a few pieces of rat poop can destroy all of my porridge." Hu Xiao said angrily, her eyes flashed with anger, she was so angry her chest hurt.
The assassin thought that with all the destruction done, no woman would be able to take the Imperial Examinations anymore. How naive, how hilarious!
"Empress, slow down. Don’t fall down." Zhi Lan followed behind her as she spoke nervously. Compared to the girls who were taking the exams, she was more worried about Hu Xiao’s safety.
She was too angry, and wished for nothing more than to take a step in front of Qin Shuo.
"Empress, at this time, the Emperor is still in the morning assembly. It’s useless for you to go now, you can’t just barge in!" The imperial harem could not be run, this was a rule set by the Old Ancestor. If Hu Xiao forced her way into the throne room, people would definitely gossip about him.
Hu Xiao ignored her words. She had to run forward a long distance before she finally slowed down.
She barged into the throne room? She would never force her way in her life! Although Hu Xiao was uninhibited and uninhibited, she would still follow some of the rules.
Since she was not an official given by the imperial government, she would naturally not be allowed to enter the throne room, unless she received Qin Shuo’s permission.
"Esteemed Empress, don’t be impulsive. You just made up with the emperor ..."
Just as Zhi Lan was about to persuade her, she was interrupted coldly. "Enough, don’t say anymore, I understand the logic behind this. Zhi Lan, stay away from me.
Hu Xiao said indifferently. She picked a cool place and stared deadly at the throne room, waiting for Qin Shuo to come out.
She was extremely anxious. The place she was at right now was the only way for Qin Shuo to leave the throne room.
She was overjoyed to see a bright yellow figure appear in front of Hu Xiao. She had finally arrived as she quickly walked forward and grabbed Qin Shuo’s arm.
Hu Xiao didn’t have time to heave a sigh of relief and quickly said: "Qin Shuo, did you hear about the assassination attempt on the woman’s residence?"
Hearing that, Qin Shuo rolled his eyes slightly, and then nodded his head, but he did not understand why Hu Xiao was so agitated.
"Xiao-Xiao, what are you doing?" Qin Shuo caught hold of the main point of the matter and asked sternly. He naturally did not want Hu Xiao to interfere.
Hu Xiao resolutely stood in front of him, and firmly said: "I want to go out of the palace to see those women who are taking the Imperial examinations, to pay my respects to them."
Hu Xiao said in all seriousness, "Also, I want you to immediately send people to capture the assassin."
The matter of capturing the assassin was something that could not be delayed. The longer he kept delaying, the harder it would be to catch the assassin, which was why Hu Xiao was in such a hurry.
At this moment, Yin Fufeng was standing right beside Qin Shuo. After hearing what Hu Xiao said, he opened his mouth and advised: "Empress, don’t be in such a hurry, we can talk about this later. We need to first understand what is happening, then confirm the assassin’s intentions and movements.
Yin Fufeng analyzed calmly. As a spectator, he could see everything clearly.
"I want to go out of the palace and see those people right now." Hu Xiao said firmly. She could not calm herself down.
He saw a Palace Servant, sneaking out of the palace, heading straight for the Minister Wen’s residence.
"When you came out, was there anyone following you?" Minister Wen looked at Palace Servant and asked sternly.
He had once said that if nothing happened, it was best for the people in the palace to not contact him.
Otherwise, once the matter was exposed, the Emperor would surely treat him as a traitor.
"No, my lord, I have something to report." Palace Servant half knelt on the ground. He lowered his head, not daring to talk back with Minister Wen.
It was good that he didn’t have any! Minister Wen heaved a sigh of relief, "What is it?"
"Lord, after the Empress found out where the woman was staying, he immediately went to look for the emperor. She wanted the emperor to immediately send people to arrest the murderer." Palace Servant quickly said, afraid that she would be interrupted.
After he finished listening, the Minister Wen stroked his grey beard and asked, "Did the Emperor say anything?"
The Emperor’s attitude is the most important. As for Hu Xiao, no matter how much she jumps at Minister Wen, it doesn’t matter.
"In reply to sire’s words, the emperor did not make his position known. Instead, it was Prime Minister Yin who advised Empress to be at ease."
After knowing about this, Minister Wen immediately gathered the ministers to discuss with them how to attack Hu Xiao next.
The ministers gathered together, with Minister Wen at the center, they discussed with each other. They all had the same goal, and it seemed like they had to pull Hu Xiao down to the bottom.
"This matter was wrong from the start. On the contrary, it’s a good thing that the residence of the Imperial Examinations was looted." Vice Minister Li started, these words struck right at the heart of Minister Wen, he was happy to hear these words.
Seeing that Vice Minister Li had won the praise of the Minister Wen, the others were naturally not to be outdone, and they all expressed their opinions.
In the palace, Hu Xiao was waiting for Qin Shuo to make a decision. Seeing that, Qin Shuo shot a glance at the direction of the Bedchamber, and said indifferently: Xiaoxiao, follow me!
Indeed, Hu Xiao followed him into the palace, and sending people or not was the emperor’s decision, so on this level, Hu Xiao did not dare to offend Qin Shuo.
She was afraid that if she got angry, she would get angry with Qin Shuo again. If Qin Shuo was not willing to help then, what should he do?
He only saw Qin Shuo closing the door and said slowly: "Xiao-Xiao, don’t be in such a rush. This matter needs to be done slowly, after I find out everything, I will give you an answer, okay?"
Qin Shuo gently advised. He had put down his pride, but Hu Xiao was still not satisfied.
Her face fell and she said, "Wait until you find out? Heh, the assassin is already long gone with his wings. "
Her attitude was unyielding, and needed Qin Shuo to promise her to take action immediately.
"Why didn’t you listen to my advice? "Since what has happened is already happening, it’s useless for you to be in a hurry. You might as well smooth things out and then take action." Qin Shuo was always this impulsive and refused to listen to his advice.
Hearing that, Hu Xiao slammed the table, and scolded angrily: "Do you have any conscience? The ladies are still there, what if the assassins return?
Hu Xiao asked him in a stern voice. It was too much, she did not have any human feelings, and did not care about the woman’s life at all.
"If the one who was assassinated was a man, would you be so calm?" Hu Xiao returned the question with a cold expression, "Someone like you is worthy to be the ruler of our East Court. In my opinion, you are just a joke."
Hu Xiao ruthlessly ridiculed him. She thought, what’s so difficult about sending people to capture the assassin? There’s nothing Qin Shuo should keep on saying!
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