Chapter 116 Chapter 116
The news was brought in by the little nobleman.
At that time, the morning court had ended and a large number of officials had left the Huangji Palace.
Only Xie Qingya and Mei Xuezheng remained in the Huangji Palace.
But this time, the two of them were talking with Liu Xie in the back hall.
This was also the first time in so many years that they gathered in the palace and talked like this.
The last time the three of them met together privately like this was two years ago. They met briefly in the Huang'en Temple outside, on the pretext of Liu Xie burning incense and praying for blessings.
It was Xie Qingya who recommended Mei Xuezheng to Liu Xie at that time.
So that they can communicate more conveniently in the future.
After this.
The three of them never saw each other like this again.
Any news on weekdays was delivered by Mei Xuezheng through the secret passage.
At this time, the three of them gathered together, and even the little nobleman withdrew, not to mention the others. This book is exclusively compiled by the LK team for you. Although Liu Xie is an emperor, he is young, and this will be the most exciting.
Thinking of how Cao Da was taken away just now, he could hardly suppress his excitement.
The young and handsome face also turned red at this moment.
"I didn't think that Cao Da could be defeated this time. I, I thought there was no hope."
Facing Mei Xuezheng and Xie Qingya, Liu Xie did not refer to himself as "I". He paced excitedly in the hall while speaking.
I'm just worried after all.
Cao Da had been immersed in the imperial court for so many years, and his power was so great that he could not imagine it.
Although no one spoke up for him before, there's no guarantee that someone won't do something in the future...
Thinking of this, Liu Xie couldn't help but look worried again.
He turned to Xie Qingya and asked nervously, "Cousin, can we really get rid of Cao Da this time? I'm afraid..."
Xie Qingya comforted him, saying, "These things are based on solid evidence and cannot be refuted. Once the three courts have reviewed the case, they will be able to punish him. Your Majesty does not need to worry."
The only thing to worry about is whether someone will rescue Cao Da.
About this.
He has also told Shen Yu about this.
Cao Da has not been convicted yet and is currently being held in the Dali Temple's prison.
The Dali Temple happened to be Shen Yu's territory.
He had reminded others of this in advance.
Shen Yu knew how powerful Cao Da was, so he would naturally be extra cautious.
He now hopes that the three courts can hold a trial as soon as possible and Cao Da can die sooner.
His words.
Liu Xie has always believed it.
I have been like this since I was a child.
Hearing him say this, Liu Xie, who had just looked worried, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
A shy smile appeared on his face, and he heaved a sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good."
"But Prince Xiao, why are you testifying for your cousin today?"
Thinking of the scene in the palace just now, Liu Xie was still a little confused: "Did my cousin really go to see Prince Xiao yesterday?"
When Xie Qingya heard this, he was about to answer when there was a knock on the door.
The sound stopped instantly.
The only one who can come here at this time is the little nobleman.
Xie Qingya stopped talking and turned around. He didn't ask anyone but "What's the matter?"
"Your Highness, the eldest princess has entered the palace and has now gone to Shoukang Palace." The young nobleman replied on behalf of Changfeng.
This book is exclusively compiled for you by the LK team. Although I don't know why Guard Chang is so anxious, I asked him to pass the news to the prince immediately.
But since it concerns the prince's affairs, the young nobleman naturally dared not delay.
But he didn't expect it.
When Xie Qingya heard these words, his previously calm expression immediately changed.
Even Mei Xuezheng, who had been standing aside without saying anything, immediately looked towards Xie Qingya.
Only Liu Xie——
He was still ignorant and didn't know what was going on.
After hearing this, he just asked curiously: "Why did the Queen Mother suddenly call Sister Yi into the palace?"
But when it comes to Empress Dowager Zhaoyu, Liu Xie can't help but become nervous again.
Cao Da's problem was solved, but his mother's... habit over the years made him feel afraid whenever he thought of Empress Dowager Zhaoyu.
To be honest.
The fear he showed when facing Empress Dowager Zhaoyu was even greater than that of Cao Da.
His fear of Empress Dowager Zhaoyu was an instinctive fear that came from the bottom of his heart.
He was worried.
Later, the Queen Mother will call him over and ask him about what happened today, and he will ask if he knew about it in advance.
I was just about to ask my cousin what he should do.
Then I heard my cousin speak first: "Your Majesty, I have to go there."
Liu Xie was stunned for a moment and didn't react for a moment.
"Where are you going?"
He looked at Xie Qingya and asked in a daze.
It was at this time that Liu Xie noticed that something was wrong with his cousin's expression.
Just when I was about to ask my cousin what was wrong, I heard him say in a deep voice, "Shou Kang Palace."
"What?"
Liu Xie was stunned again.
Xie Qingya didn't have time to explain anything more to him at this moment.
He didn't know whether Xu Duanyi came here on her own or was summoned into the palace by someone, but what happened today, no matter how she got here, it couldn't be a good thing.
Xie Qingya was really worried and couldn't stay any longer.
He said to Mei Xuezheng in a deep voice: "You talk to His Majesty." Then he could no longer hold back, and bowed to Liu Xie, then withdrew first.
"cousin?"
Liu Xie watched Xie Qingya leave with a look of shock on his face.
He took two steps after her.
Seeing that my cousin was in a hurry, he walked out in the blink of an eye.
I couldn't help but stop.
There was still a look of shock on his face.
Mei Xuezheng watched Xie Qingya walk away bravely, with worry on his face, but he also knew that at this moment, no matter how much he tried to dissuade him, it would be useless.
I could only watch him leave.
When Xie Qingya was no longer in sight, Mei Xuezheng turned around and said to the young emperor beside him, "Your Majesty, don't worry for now."
Then he took the initiative to talk to others.
Qingya's meeting with Xiao Yuanxing some time ago and his thoughts.
I originally wanted to wait until I got news from Xiao Yuanxing before telling the emperor about this matter.
But in the current situation, Shoukang Palace obviously can no longer keep it secret, and there is no need for Your Majesty to hide it any longer.
Originally, they had planned to get rid of Cao Da and then talk to him.
…
Changfeng was guarding outside.
Chen Xing is not here.
After the morning court session ended, Chen Xing was taken away by Shen Fu.
Seeing that he was happy, Xie Qingya didn't say anything.
At this time, Changfeng heard hurried footsteps behind him. He looked behind him subconsciously and saw the prince walking towards him with a sullen face. He hurried over to greet him.
"My Lord."
After approaching the people, Changfeng took the initiative to lower his voice and told the prince what he had heard before.
"Today, Shoukang Palace sent people to the palace, and then the princess was brought into the palace."
Xie Qingya did not stop walking, but asked, "How long has it been?"
Changfeng did not dare to hide the truth, and answered truthfully: "As soon as I got the news, I immediately asked the eunuch Xiaoguizi to tell you. At this time, the princess should have just arrived at Shoukang Palace not long ago."
Changfeng followed the person, talking as they walked.
After saying this, the prince said nothing, but his pace became noticeably quicker.
Changfeng secretly thought that this was not good.
He was also worried about the princess, but he was still afraid that the prince would do something stupid, so he had to follow the people and said to them: "Prince, Shoukang Palace is a key area of the inner palace. Foreign officials are not allowed to enter without being summoned."
Seeing that the prince had a sullen face, he did not respond.
Changfeng couldn't help but become even more worried.
"The token of the late emperor will prevent them from stopping you, but you know in your heart how that person treats the late emperor. If you really go over there like this, it will only add fuel to the fire."
"Why don't we go look for Prince Xiao? I heard that he is still in the palace."
But no matter what he said, the footsteps of the people around him never stopped, and even showed signs of getting faster and faster.
Changfeng was really afraid that if someone went there like this, it would bring disaster upon itself.
The person in Shoukang Palace must be very dissatisfied with the prince now, and is worried about having no reason to reprimand him.
If the prince goes there like this, wouldn't it be a good excuse for others to punish him?
Changfeng gritted his teeth.
After careful consideration, he finally disregarded the rules and gritted his teeth to hold the prince back.
"My Lord!"
"The princess would definitely not be happy if she knew you were like this."
He tried to bring up the princess so that the prince could regain his sanity.
Xie Qingya just looked at him and said, "What would you do if something happened to your wife?"
Just one sentence made Changfeng stunned.
He stared at the man in front of him, and could hear his voice in his ear: "I know she will be fine. With her position in that person's heart, at most he will just say a few words to her or ignore her for a few days. If I go over there, it will only make things worse."
Changfeng didn't expect that he knew everything, and he couldn't help but said in a hoarse voice: "Then you..."
"But I can't let her bear all this alone. She has done enough for me. I don't want to hide behind her every time and watch her charge into battle for me."
"It's not fair to her."
"I can't bear to do that either."
This is why he has to go.
Even if he would be punished, he accepted it, as he was originally planning to go to Shoukang Palace.
I was also prepared to be punished.
Although this morning, he told Xu Duanyi that he would go to the palace with her to meet that person.
But in his heart, he had already made up his mind.
I thought I would go and see that person after the morning court session was over.
Since he had decided to be with Xu Duanyi forever, he had already prepared himself to overcome this hurdle.
Dealing with the conflict between the Xiao family and His Majesty is only the first step. This book is exclusively compiled by the LK team for you. He also didn't want Xu Duanyi to always be caught between him and Queen Dowager Zhaoyu, and was in a dilemma.
So no matter what, he had to go see her in person and alone first.
Xie Qingya just didn't expect it.
Before he could do this, she was taken into the palace.
It also made him lose his original calmness and composure.
"You stay here. If I am late, there is no need for His Majesty to go. You go home first and tell Changning and Ping'an that I am fine. I just need to deal with Cao Da. I am afraid I can't go back for a while. Let them take care of themselves."
He was predicting the worst.
After saying this, he continued walking forward without waiting for Changfeng's response.
昌豐見他離開，神色微變，又緊追了兩步，但他這次最終還是沒追過去，只追了兩步就在原地站住了。
但到底擔心王爺這樣過去，會出事。
恰好小貴子這會氣喘籲籲跑過來，問他怎麽回事，又問他王爺這樣匆匆離開，是要去哪？
昌豐忙與人說道：“公公快找個可信腿快的人，去找下蕭世子這會在哪裏，跟他說王妃被太後接進宮了，王爺追去壽康宮了。”
“什麽！”
小貴子聽到最後一句，臉都跟着白了。
“王爺怎麽敢一個人跑去壽康宮的？”他慘白着臉，聲音顫顫喃喃一句。
雖然不解，卻也不敢耽擱。
小貴子忙往回跑，去找人找蕭元星去了。
不過不用他們去找，蕭元星這會也已經往壽康宮那邊去了。
他自接到昭昭派時雨送來的口信，就知道今日有些事已經瞞不住了，先前早朝結束，他便先喊人去找了專給姑姑診治的唐太醫，以備不時之需。
之後又聽說昭昭被接進宮了，便也沒耽擱。
立刻朝壽康宮過去了。
他跟謝清崖是半路碰上的。
彼此看到對方行色匆匆而又藏不住擔憂的模樣，就猜到對方是去做什麽的了。
兩人默契地都沒說什麽，只一道沉默地往壽康宮的方向走去。
而有蕭元星在一旁，一路過去的禁軍和宮人，自是也不會有人來阻攔他們。
頂多就是心中好奇，他們倆竟然會在一處罷了。
……
而此時的壽康宮。
徐端宜早已經到了。
在看到她出現，沒帶雪芙的那一刻，丹楓就知道南安王那事，殿下是清楚的。
恐怕還不止……
此時她與映雪被迫守在門外，其餘宮人則直接被她們打發出去了。
偌大的院子裏，這會只有她們兩個人。
映雪即便不知道事情的原委，也知道這是要出事了。
想到剛才殿下進去後，義無反顧跪下的模樣，以及太後臉上的神情從最開始的驚訝，一點點變得沉默冷峭起來。
她就擔心不已。
“姑姑……”
才壓着聲音開口，就聽到裏面傳來一陣碎瓷器的聲音。
這個聲音對她們而言，不可謂不熟悉。
太後心情不好的時候，經常會做出這樣的舉動，但當着殿下的面，這還是頭一回。
別說映雪了。
就連丹楓的臉色，也立刻變得慘白了起來。
猶豫着想進去，又礙着太後的威嚴，只能緊張地在外踱着步。
內殿這會也是一樣緊張的氣氛。
這是昭裕太後第一次跟徐端宜生氣。
“所以你一早就知道？”昭裕太後胸口起伏，聲音明顯都帶了幾分顫抖。
“虧我當初還覺得委屈了你，對不住你，合着你這是給他通風報信去了啊！”
“我……”
徐端宜下意識想反駁，但擡頭看着姨母那張盛怒的臉，紅唇微張，最終又合上了。
不管如何，她欺瞞姨母是事實。
可她這副模樣，落入昭裕太後的眼中，自是令她更加生氣了。
她是怎麽也沒想到，她從小疼愛長大的昭昭，竟然會因為一個男人欺、瞞、她！
她眼睛都紅了。
卻不知是難過還是生氣。
她只是一臉失望地看着跪在眼前的人。
若說她先前為謝清崖的僞裝而感到生氣，但那也不至于讓她如此大動肝火，頂多令她有些惱怒罷了。
可面對徐端宜——
這個她從小看着長大的孩子，如今這世上，她最為親近的人。
她的一點點欺瞞，都會令她傷心難過。
更何況還是這樣的大事。
昭裕太後越傷心，也就越生氣。
對謝清崖的殺心，也在這一刻達到巅峰。
早知這小子如此禍害人，她還真該聽曹達的話，早點把這小子給處置了！
也省得如今，她被昭昭傷透了心。
“說，你還有什麽欺騙我的？”想到自己之前還為了她，想好好跟謝清崖聊聊，甚至都動過要把權力交還給皇帝的念頭。
沒想到到頭來，她竟成了被人哄騙的傻子！
這令昭裕太後更加怫然大怒了。
想到上回昭昭在這，還說什麽要陪着她去周游大夏的話。
昭裕太後現在是真不知道，這話是真的，還是她為了哄她放權，說出來的鬼話了。
她沉着眼眸問徐端宜。
“你上次說要陪我離開京城，這事是真的，還是騙我的？”
徐端宜一聽這話，自是一點猶豫都沒有，原本垂下的頭，也立刻擡了起來。
直視着姨母的眼睛說道：“自然是真的！”
昭裕太後見她如此，情緒稍有緩和，但臉色依然十分難看。
她就這麽看着人，語氣也是不受控制地陰陽怪氣：“你那麽喜歡謝清崖，喜歡到都敢騙我了，你舍得跟他分開嗎？”
“我……”
徐端宜張口欲言。
但在姨母這樣的注視下，徐端宜還是沒能說出口。
此時。
不僅昭裕太後傷心生氣。
徐端宜也難過。
為自己的欺瞞，也為如今被姨母這樣看着。
從小到大，這是姨母第一次與她生氣，徐端宜不可能不難過。
可也正是因為如此，她才更清楚姨母此時有多生氣，多傷心。
眼淚撲簌簌地往下掉，止也止不住。
而且……
她也的确有些回答不出。
她本以為，她可以毫不猶豫地跟姨母離開，她甚至都已經做好随時離開的準備了。
直到從表哥的口中，知道謝清崖為她做的那些事。
還有昨晚上。
謝清崖抱着她，讓她別離開他……
徐端宜這一聲“舍得”，便始終有些說不出口。
昭裕太後見她如此，自是更加生氣了，說生氣其實也不合适，要真只是生氣，她也就不會如此難過了。
打小看着長大的孩子，如今為了一個男人變成這樣。
昭裕太後都不知道該說什麽，多看一眼都難受，只能讓人先下去，彼此都先緩緩。
免得回頭真的說出什麽不可挽回的話，彼此離了心。
可正當她準備喊人先下去的時候，外頭忽然傳來了一陣聲音。
開始是元星和丹楓在說話，昭裕太後聽見了，也沒理會。
她這會并不想見人。
索性捏着眉心，懶得多說。
卻沒想到還聽到一聲“南安王”的稱呼。
不僅她聽到了，徐端宜也聽到了。
昭裕太後睜開眼睛，就看見，方才一直規規矩矩跪在她面前的孩子，這會正一臉不敢置信地扭頭朝外頭看去。
看着這一幕，昭裕太後心裏本就未消的怒火，自是更為旺盛起來。
這次就真的只是生氣了。
她冷笑一聲。
“好啊，我不去找他麻煩，他倒還有臉跑到我這來！”
徐端宜聽到這一聲，心下暗道一聲不好。
她忙看着寶座上的人，哀聲懇求道：“姨母——”
昭裕太後這會卻沒理會她，冷着臉沖外頭揚聲喊道：“讓他們進來！”
外頭霎時一靜。
“姨母……”
徐端宜邊紅着眼睛喊人，邊膝行着過去：“您別罰他，是我喜歡他，這些事，他都不知道，您要罰就罰我吧。”
徐端宜這會也是沒了法子。
怕姨母真的動了肝火，責罰清崖，只能這樣與人懇求起來。
昭裕太後的眼睛，被她這個動作燙到了，從小到大，她連讓她下跪都舍不得，更遑論這樣一路膝行過來了。
她又氣又傷。
紅着眼睛瞪着她，想罵她，打她，卻又舍不得這樣對她。
于是這一肚子的火氣，自然全都沖向到進來的謝清崖的身上。
謝清崖進來的第一眼，就看見了昭裕太後瞪過來的怒目，卻顧不上心驚，而是立刻緊張地搜尋起徐端宜。
待看見她跪在地上，臉上全是還來不及抹掉的眼淚。
謝清崖的心，一下子就抽住了。
腳下的步子，下意識往前加快了兩步，直到被蕭元星一把抓住胳膊，而前方，徐端宜也正在朝他搖頭。
謝清崖這才用力捏了下拳頭。
暫時平複好自己的心情，繼續緩步往前走去。
只眼睛一直看着徐端宜。
在她淚盈盈望過來的時候，朝她先笑了一下，而後才跟着蕭元星，一道給寶座上的昭裕太後行禮問安。
說生氣。
但昭裕太後只是一直沉着臉，冷冰冰地看着謝清崖，并未與他說話，也沒理會他。
不知過了多久。
她才冷着臉，收回落在謝清崖身上的視線，看向蕭元星。
她今日是真的生氣了。
看誰都不順眼。
此時看着蕭元星，也沒好臉色：“你帶他進來的？哀家怎麽不知道，你們如今感情，竟然這麽要好了。”
她也已經知道，先前早朝發生的事了，原本的懷疑，在如今，已化作肯定。
只是她不知道。
元星幫謝清崖，是為了昭昭，還是這其中有何別的緣故。
蕭元星聽到這個問題，也有些猶豫，要不要在此刻與姑姑說……可就在他猶豫之間，忽然聽到身邊先傳來謝清崖的聲音。
“微臣知道太後心中有困惑，不如由微臣來為太後解答。”
他這話一出。
屋中三人，全都朝他看了過去。
蕭元星是皺眉。
徐端宜是緊張。
Empress Dowager Zhaoyu looked back at the handsome and fearless young man in front of her. After examining him for a long time, she suddenly sneered at him and said, "You come and speak? Do you have the right to speak here?"
"How dare you enter the inner palace without permission? Do you know that I can directly punish you for disrespect!"
"aunt……"
Xu Duanyi's pleading voice came from the front again.
When Empress Dowager Zhaoyu lowered her head, one could see the pleading look on her face.
Empress Dowager Zhaoyu was still furious, but she did not say anything to punish him. She just kept a stern face and looked at Xie Qingya gloomily.
After a while, she looked at Xie Qingya and asked impatiently, "What do you want to say?"
"Your Majesty, please let them go out first." Xie Qingya said.
Before Empress Dowager Zhaoyu could even open her mouth, Xiao Yuanxing coldly scolded her, "Xie Qingya, don't be so shameless!"
Although Xu Duanyi didn't say anything, he looked at Xie Qingya nervously.
Xie Qingya did not respond to Xiao Yuanxing's words. He just smiled comfortingly at Xu Duanyi sitting opposite him, and then looked at Empress Dowager Zhaoyu.
Empress Dowager Zhaoyu met Xie Qingya's gaze, remained silent for a long time with a cold face, and finally spoke: "You go out first."
Xu Duanyi was still worried after hearing this.
She wanted to open her mouth to say something, but she saw Xie Qingya's thin lips slightly opened, silently saying to her: "Don't be afraid, trust me."
Of course she believed him.
Even at this time...
Although he didn't know what Xie Qingya wanted to say to his aunt and why he wanted her to go out with her cousin, Xu Duanyi looked at Xie Qingya in silence for a moment and finally agreed.
She said nothing, but turned around and kowtowed to her aunt again, then she staggered to her feet, supporting herself on the ground.
Empress Dowager Zhaoyu and Xie Qingya were both looking at her with frowns.
Xiao Yuanxing stepped forward and helped her.
Then, while looking at Xie Qingya, Xu Duanyi left this place step by step.
Empress Dowager Zhaoyu's gaze was still on Xu Duanyi.
Only after she watched her leave and the door closed did she retract her gaze and focus on Xie Qingya again.
He still had a sullen face and didn't let anyone get up.
"What do you want to say?"