Chapter 182: Killing All
Imperial Palace.
Fengyi Palace.
Lord Chen bowed to the Queen.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen."
The Queen sighed.
"Father, get up."
"Sit down and have some tea first."
After pouring tea for the two of them, Nanny Fang quietly retreated and stood guard outside the door.
When Lord Chen saw this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, do you have any important instructions for me?"
The Queen looked at Lord Chen.
"I think my father has seen what happened to the Yao family."
Lord Chen nodded and sighed.
"I deliberately blended into the crowd to take a look. I didn't expect that the Fifth Prince would not take action, but would directly destroy Prince Rong's greatest support. It is truly shocking."
The queen listened and spoke slowly.
"I have something even more shocking to tell you."
Then he took out the account book and letter that Xuanyuan Su had given him that day and placed them in front of Lord Chen.
"Father, take a look at this."
Mr. Chen picked up the account book and letter with suspicion and began to read through them page by page. As he read deeper, his expression gradually became solemn, and finally even a little horrified.
He looked up at the queen, his eyes full of disbelief.
"This... How is this possible? Is the Chen family involved?"
The queen nodded heavily.
"I didn't believe it at first, but the evidence is so conclusive that I can't help but believe it. Su'er, mindful of my relationship with the Chen family, didn't present the evidence to the Emperor. Instead, she gave it to me privately, allowing me to handle it myself."
Lord Chen's hands trembled slightly as he placed the account book and letter back on the table, then stood up and knelt before the Queen.
"I am guilty. I failed to control the Chen family."
Upon hearing this, the Queen stood up and helped Lord Chen up.
"Father has grown old these years. In the past, he had to stay in the court to stabilize the situation for me and the Crown Prince. Now, for the sake of the Chen family, he cannot fall. I, your daughter, have witnessed all the hardships you have endured over the years."
"There are always bad apples in every family, and it's time to clean up the Chen family."
Lord Chen nodded after hearing this.
"The Fifth Prince's move not only gave the Chen family a way out, but also served as a huge test for the Empress and the entire Chen family."
The queen sighed softly.
"If the Chen family can't cleanse itself, I'm afraid there will be even greater disasters in the future. Su'er is protecting us."
"But father, we can't implicate him."
"Since I have said that if he becomes my son, I will never let anyone implicate him."
Lord Chen looked at the Queen.
"My lady, what do you mean?"
The Queen picked up the list on the table.
"Father, these people must resign as soon as possible, or be exiled to remote areas by finding a minor offense. But even if they are exiled, they will not be allowed to escape punishment and enjoy a comfortable life. They must be asked to consider the people and atone for their sins."
Lord Chen was silent for a moment, with a look of determination in his eyes.
"Your Majesty is right. The Chen family cannot become a burden to Su'er. I will return immediately and arrange for those implicated to resign voluntarily and stay away from the court. This will ensure the safety of the Chen family and fulfill Su'er's painstaking efforts."
The queen nodded with satisfaction.
"I'm relieved that father is so understanding. However, this will severely damage the Chen family's vitality. I will need father to take great care to revive the Chen family in the future."
Lord Chen stood up and bowed respectfully.
"For the sake of the Empress and the Chen family, I, this old minister, have no choice but to accept my duty. I will take my leave."
On the streets of the imperial city.
A carriage was heading towards the imperial palace, with the logo of the Fifth Prince's Mansion on it.
In the carriage.
The fifth prince looked at Xiao Fushu who was holding the corner of his clothes.
"Shu'er, don't be nervous. Mother is kind and won't make things difficult for you."
"I've already bought the lotus cakes that your mother loves to eat. I've also prepared a gift for you. When you get to her palace, just give it to her."
Xiao Fushu looked up at the Fifth Prince. Because of the Crown Prince's affairs, the marriage had been postponed, but the two of them had an imperial decree for marriage, and were a legitimate engaged couple. So occasionally he would send some food or small items to the Marquis' Mansion, and he would also give some gifts in return after receiving them. But he didn't expect that he would take everything into consideration so thoroughly.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your thoughtful consideration for Fushu."
The fifth prince looked at her and smiled.
"So you're not nervous now, are you?"
Xiao Fushu smiled.
"Excuse me, Your Highness. I used to see the Empress from afar, but now I have to chat with her. I can't help but feel a little nervous."
The fifth prince smiled and spoke.
"Don't worry, the Queen Mother probably just wants to see you, and she has a very good relationship with the Imperial Aunt. Even for the Imperial Aunt's sake, she won't make things difficult for you."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fushu looked at the Fifth Prince.
"Your Highness, Fushu heard that Your Highness has been very close to the Chen family recently, and the Queen is now intending to..."
The fifth prince nodded.
"My mother's intention is to find an opportunity to ask my father to register me under his name, but now that the Yao family has just fallen, I'm afraid this matter will have to be postponed."
The prince is not the Queen's biological son. If the interests of the Chen family and the relationship with the fifth prince are to be maintained, the best way is marriage. Xiao Fushu felt a sense of crisis in his heart.
"It seems that the Chen family has two young ladies who are both famous for their beauty!"
Xuanyuan Su saw through her little thoughts at a glance and looked at her with a somewhat inquiring gaze.
"Is Fushu worried that I'm going to marry the Chen family's daughter?"
After hearing this, Xiao Fushu remained silent.
The fifth prince spoke upon seeing this.
"No one can predict what will happen in the future. I do need support in the current situation, but there is one thing I can guarantee you, and that is that the Fifth Prince's consort can only be you."
As long as I am the principal wife, it doesn't matter whether he will marry a concubine or a maid in the future. It will be the same no matter who he marries. Since my sister is willing to support him to ascend to that throne, I just need to ensure that the next prince comes out of my belly.
"Your Highness is wise and intelligent, and a man who values his promises. Fushu believes in Your Highness."
Fengyi Palace.
Nanny Fang came over with a smile on her face.
"Your Majesty, His Highness and the Third Miss of the Xiao family are here."
Upon hearing this, the Queen's face lit up with a gentle smile, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Please invite them in."
Following the guidance of Nanny Fang, the fifth prince Xuanyuan Su and Xiao Fushu slowly walked into the hall.
Xuanyuan Su was dressed in a luxurious brocade robe, and his demeanor revealed an extraordinary temperament.
Xiao Fushu was wearing an elegant dress, gentle yet tough. The two of them walked side by side, looking particularly harmonious.
"Your son pays homage to the Queen Mother." Xuanyuan Su bowed first, his voice filled with respect and warmth.
"Your humble servant Xiao Fushu pays homage to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty live a thousand years." Xiao Fushu followed closely behind, his voice clear and pleasant, and his manners perfect.
The Queen stood up, walked quickly towards them, and gently took Xiao Fushu's hand. "Hurry up, we are all family, there is no need to be so polite."
She looked at Xiao Fushu carefully, her eyes full of satisfaction and admiration.
"Fushu, no wonder Su'er is obsessed with you. She has mentioned you so many times in front of me. You are such a stunning beauty."
When Xiao Fushu heard this, his cheeks turned slightly red and he lowered his head and spoke softly.
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. Fushu is unworthy of it."
The queen smiled and shook her head.
"Of course, of course. I heard that you are now in charge of the Xiao family alone. Will this summoning you to the palace delay you?"
As they were talking, Aunt Fang had already brought up the prepared cakes and tea, the aroma was so fragrant that it made one salivate.
The Queen saw that Nanny Fang had already poured a cup of tea for Xiao Fushu and Xuanyuan Su, and spoke with a smile.
"Come, try the tea here and see if it suits your taste."
Xiao Fushu took the teacup and took a sip. The fragrance of tea filled the air and the aftertaste was endless.
"The tea here, Madam, is truly extraordinary. Fushu likes it very much."
The queen smiled even more broadly after hearing this.
"That's good. Come visit me often. I only have Su'er as my son now, and I need a caring little one by my side. If Fushu is willing to come to the palace occasionally to accompany me, I will be very happy."
Xiao Fushu smiled and spoke when he heard this.
"As long as the Empress doesn't mind Fushu's bothering, Fushu is willing to come to the palace often."
Then he took out a box.
"This is my first time to come to the palace to pay my respects to Her Majesty. This is a small token of my gratitude to Her Majesty. I hope Her Majesty likes it."
The fifth prince sat aside and watched the two of them talking happily. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth and he drank his tea slowly.
The palace was filled with the joy of the whole family.
And now on the road of exile.
The Yao family members were resting against a tree trunk. Thanks to Prince Rong's arrangement, they were not in any trouble and even picked up firewood nearby to make a fire.
Suddenly, several men in black with knives appeared in the woods and rushed straight towards the Yao family, stabbing them with their knives without any hesitation. The police reacted and rushed over with knives.
"presumptuous…………"
At the same time, two men in black appeared secretly and fought with the murderous man in black.
But the officers were no match for the men in black, and soon all the escorting officers and soldiers died at the hands of the men in black. The two men in black who were protecting the Yao family also died, and the Yao family members fled in panic.
“Help…”
The eldest son of the Yao family has been protecting the old lady. Seeing the Yao family members fall one after another, his eyes were red.
He narrowly avoided a knife attack by pulling Old Lady Yao, picked up the soldier's knife on the ground and caught the knife of the man in black.
"Who are you?"
The man in black sneered.
"It doesn't matter who we are. We take money from people to help them get rid of disasters."
After saying that, he kicked the eldest son of the Yao family in the chest and quickly stabbed the old lady Yao in the abdomen!
Young Master Yao was furious.
"grandmother!"
He rushed forward with a knife.
"I'm going to fight you."
After three moves, he was beaten by the man in black and vomited blood. The people of the Yao family fell one by one. The eldest son of the Yao family lay on the ground, his eyes full of hatred and unwillingness.
"Who are you?"
The man in black walked over and stepped on him.
"Your Yao family deserves to die. Or rather, if you support Prince Rong, your Yao family's death is not a pity."
Looking at the dazzling jade pendant on the waist of the man in black, Young Master Yao fought back desperately and rushed towards the man in black.
"I'm going to fight you!"
When his head hit the black-clad man's stomach, he pulled off the black-clad man's jade pendant.
The man in black smiled and pierced the eldest son of the Yao family with a sword. The place was instantly filled with the smell of blood and corpses were everywhere...
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