Yesterday, Situ Xiu returned to Xiuhe Manor. Eunuch Hai was excited and happy, and the three palace maids also asked about his well-being. They had not heard from him for three days, and they were all very worried about Situ Xiu's safety. They were relieved to see him return safely.
Today, Situ Xiu went to the palace early in the morning, and Eunuch Hai ordered people to clean Xiuhezhuang and prepare a sumptuous lunch.
But instead of waiting for Situ Xiu to come back, Princess Wencheng, the daughter of Princess Xuanning, came.
After Situ Xiu came back, Eunuch Hai reported to him that Princess Wencheng had arrived at the manor and was waiting in the hall drinking tea.
Princess Wencheng was seen sitting on a chair, her brows slightly furrowed, her eyes not blinking, her pretty face looking as if she was in deep thought.
"Cousin, I've finally waited for you. I've missed you so much since we last met."
As soon as they met, Situ Xiu greeted him with a smile, then said, "Eunuch Hai, please prepare lunch quickly. It's already this late, and I'm a little hungry."
"Yes, I'll prepare it right away." Eunuch Hai nodded and left.
"Cousin, you are thoughtful."
Princess Wencheng had a smile on her rosy cheeks, but a hint of worry hung on her pretty face.
"Cousin, you said last time that you liked the new agricultural products I planted. I'll take you to the fields to see them later."
Situ Xiu smiled. His place was like a farm stay, and everyone who came here was led to the fields.
"OK."
Princess Wencheng smiled and nodded, hesitated for a moment, bit her red lips, and said, "Cousin, I came here today for something..."
"Cousin, I know."
Situ Xiu raised his hand to interrupt Princess Wencheng, smiled faintly, and continued, "Second Aunt's matter has nothing to do with you. The Empress only ordered the arrest of Second Aunt. Don't worry, Second Aunt will not die. At most, she will be imprisoned and lose her freedom. Go see her when you have time."
Yesterday, he had discussed with the empress that the rebellion had nothing to do with his second aunt's children, so they should not be implicated. This was not what he said, but what the empress said herself, just like the imprisonment of his eldest aunt more than 20 years ago.
The empress cares about family and her sisters.
However, rebellion is rebellion and must be punished. Except for my second aunt (including her children), all others will be executed.
Members of the royal family and irrelevant people were stripped of their martial arts and exiled to the outskirts of Kyoto to farm. Relatives of the royal family were executed, and their children were also exiled to the outskirts of Kyoto to farm. All other participants were executed.
If it were Situ Xiu, he would not want any of these people and would fire them all. Out of sight, out of mind.
But the empress disagreed, so he didn't say much about it.
Anyway, no one can defeat the immortal empress.
If there is, he is there to support it from behind.
Situ Xiu understood very clearly that the empress was the sharp blade in the open, and he was the hidden knife.
The Great Sage will never fall.
Situ Xiu's words made Princess Wencheng stunned for a moment, then her heart warmed. A mist appeared in her eyes, and she lowered her head not wanting others to see: "Thank you."
Her mother had rebelled, a serious crime punishable by death. So after she got the news, she wanted to go to the empress and plead not to kill her mother. But the empress refused to see her and had already ordered people to guard outside the palace and not let her in.
For a time, Princess Wencheng didn't know what to do and couldn't find any news about her mother. The other officials refused to meet with her for fear of being implicated.
In desperation, she thought of the Fourth Prince, so she rushed to Xiuhe Manor, hoping that the Fourth Prince would help her plead with the Empress.
"Cousin, don't worry about your second aunt. She may be chatting with your eldest aunt now. She is doing well." Situ Xiu comforted her.
Her mother and aunt are locked up together?
Princess Wencheng was stunned, the tears in her eyes disappeared, and she looked confused.
"If you encounter any difficulties in the future, come to me."
Situ Xiu smiled slightly. It didn’t matter whether Princess Wencheng was involved or not. Even if she was Princess Xuanning’s daughter, it didn’t matter. As long as the empress didn’t pursue it, the matter would be over.
"Thank you, cousin." Princess Wencheng said gratefully.
Next, Situ Xiu took Princess Wencheng to tour the manor before lunch started.
"@Group leader, I have obtained the Cosmic Cube."
And just then, the voice of Black Widow rang out.
Situ Xiu glanced at Princess Wencheng next to him, then entered the chat group and saw a red envelope sent to him.
Situ Xiu: "Well done. I'll keep the Cosmic Cube for now."
Black Widow: "Group leader, I plan to join S.H.I.E.L.D., what do you think?"
After these days of communicating with group members, Black Widow's worldview has become broader and broader, she has seen more and more things, and gradually developed different ideas.
When a person meets different kinds of great people, his heart changes.
It is a process for a child to grow into an adult.
Situ Xiu: "Not bad, it will help us collect the Infinity Stones better."
Black Widow: "Hehe, I bought the Tianxin mask. I plan to disguise myself as another person for the time being, disappear from the world, and become a brand new person."
Situ Xiu: "That's a good idea. Don't forget to collect the Infinity Stones."
Black Widow: "Group leader, I have made a plan. I have to wait for a while until I have established myself in S.H.I.E.L.D., and then I will go and get the next gem, the Time Stone."
Situ Xiu: "Any ideas?"
Black Widow: "The Time Stone is with the Supreme Sorcerer Ancient One in the Himalayas. I plan to find out the information first, then use the Tianxin mask to disguise myself as someone else, and then take the Time Stone away."
Black Widow: "Although it's a bit despicable, there's nothing I can do. The group leader said that Master Ancient One is a very powerful person, and I'm no match for him. I can only use this little trick."
"However, I am a little worried. The group leader said that Master Ancient One can see into the future. I wonder if she will find out about my trip to the Himalayas. Then, will she also see through my plan?"
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