Chapter 299 Protection or house arrest?
Moreover, considering the current situation in the court, there were many people who wanted to take advantage of the chaos to attack the He family. Ordering a heavy military guard was also a disguised protection for the He family from being attacked. After considering many factors, Emperor Wen finally made up his mind.
"Everyone in the He family is temporarily staying in the He Mansion and is not allowed to leave without permission..."
He Zhaojun suddenly raised her head, somewhat bewildered: "Your Majesty!"
Emperor Wen waved his hand and said, "Zhaojun and Ziduan have already been married in the southwest, so they are considered the royal daughter-in-law and are not subject to these restrictions. Just rest assured and prepare for your marriage in the Princess's Mansion!"
He Zhaojun felt her scalp tingle, a chill running down her spine to the Baihui point on her head. What exactly did Emperor Wen mean? Among the court officials, the pro-war and pro-peace factions were equally powerful and intertwined. She couldn't even tell which side Emperor Wen leaned towards. How could she judge?
"Your Majesty! Please give me some time. I will definitely be able to clear the He family's name!"
Wen Ziduan hurriedly thanked him and tugged on He Zhaojun's sleeve, "Father, when we got married in the southwest, our families weren't able to attend. This was the most heartbreaking thing for both of us. Could you please allow the He family to attend the wedding banquet on the day of the wedding?"
Emperor Wen nodded in agreement. This was human nature. If he couldn't attend his son's wedding, he would regret it for the rest of his life. So, putting himself in his son's shoes, he naturally agreed.
Emperor Wen then glanced at Hu Yanju with a half-smile and said, "Hu Yanju, you just said that many people were trying to ambush and assassinate you on your way back to the capital. I take your safety very seriously and will definitely arrange the safest place for you."
"Doctor Sun, can you check if he's injured?!"
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and Doctor Sun stepped forward, his fingers resting on Hu Yanju's wrist.
Hu Yanju couldn't even utter a word. He just felt a needle in his legs and back. He immediately became stiff as a piece of wood and couldn't speak. He was carried away by a group of soldiers with shackles.
Emperor Wen looked at He Zhaojun and gave her a soothing look: "Zhaojun, I pity you for having just lost your father. I will not pursue what happened today. Please return to the Princess' Mansion immediately!"
He Zhaojun wanted to say something, but when she saw Wen Ziduan's gesture, she held back her tears and grievances, swallowed her questions, and turned to leave Dezheng Hall.
On the return carriage, He Zhaojun was still trying to suppress her grief. When she left the palace and passed by the road her father had escorted her on, she finally couldn't help it and tears as big as beans fell silently.
"Zi Duan... Zi Duan... Father is not dead, right? He won't die!"
He Zhaojun was trembling all over. She couldn't understand why no one in the He family, who were so dedicated to their country, could have a happy ending. She couldn't imagine how difficult it must have been for her third brother, He Yue, who was far away in the northwest and beside Huo Buyi, to have received the exact news early on.
Wen Ziduan stroked He Zhaojun's bun and said, "Don't worry. Father has placed the He family under house arrest only to protect them. He even tacitly allowed you to investigate. Otherwise, why would he have singled you out? Go ahead and do it. I'll take care of everything."
"Ziduan, you know, I must find out the truth, otherwise how can I be worthy of my father? I will go to the northwest to find my father and fifth brother!" He Zhaojun opened her tearful eyes and looked at Wen Ziduan.
Wen Ziduan simply hugged He Zhaojun in his arms and said, "The peace advocates will definitely not let you leave the city. All the He family members are under house arrest. You can't leave by ordinary means."
He Zhaojun wiped her tears and said, "You have a way, right? You have a way!"
Wen Ziduan was stunned for a while, then nodded: "But you have to do it according to my method."
He gave a bitter smile. If He Zhaojun knew in advance what this method was, she would definitely not agree to it.
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