Chapter 1150: The Jian Family Trouble
He Yi said, "I know that the Second Young Master Jian and the Empress are very close friends. I also suspect that he should still be staying in the city these days. Today, the Empress went to pay her respects to the Jian family. I'm afraid he will show up."
Nan Yan asked, "Do you hope that I find him?"
He Yi shook his head: "It's unlikely to find him."
“…”
"Ever since that incident, the imperial court has sent several groups of people to search for him, but they haven't been able to find his whereabouts. It's unrealistic for Your Majesty to find him just by leaving the palace to pay her respects this time."
"So you mean—"
"What I mean is that if he comes forward, I hope Your Majesty can persuade him."
"Do you think he will show up?"
“…”
He Yi looked up at her for a moment, then said, "I think he would at least want to see the Empress, even if it's just to look at her for a moment."
“…”
His eyes were like bright lamps, clear and wise.
From the first time she saw these eyes, Nan Yan understood that this Taoist was a rare clear-headed person in the world. Although he was involved in the world, he was very purposeful and only did his own thing, rarely getting involved in other people's lives.
Of course, as the Left Chancellor of the Secretariat, he was busy with all kinds of affairs and had no time to care about other trivial matters.
This person is naturally a very smart one, but that doesn't mean he has no idea about what's going on around him.
For example, he saw the relationship between Jian Ruocheng and himself very clearly.
Nan Yan was silent for a while, but she didn't deny it anymore, as it would seem too fake otherwise. She thought for a moment and said, "Then, if he really shows up, what should I say to him?"
He Yi smiled and said, "No matter what your Majesty says, I will do it on purpose."
“…”
"Your Majesty, please say whatever you want to say."
“…”
"Only one—"
He stepped forward and said softly, "This matter, from a public perspective, affects the views of students throughout the country on the court. Your Majesty is well aware of the previous affairs between the Emperor and the Jian family. Now that Prince Ning's rebellion has just ended, the situation in the court is still unstable and cannot withstand any major setbacks. From a private perspective, the Jian family has been wiped out. No matter what, I want to find the real culprit for them and give them justice."
“…”
"So I'll trouble you with this matter, Your Majesty."
Nan Yan looked at him for a while and said softly, "I also hope that this matter can be resolved in the end."
He Yi nodded.
He took a step back, and the Jinyiwei immediately came forward and protected Nan Yan and Ran Xiaoyu into the carriage. He Yi stood below and gave them a few more instructions, obviously asking them to escort them carefully all the way.
Soon, the carriage left here and drove towards the palace gate.
It was already late when they left the house, and after talking with He Yi for a while at the palace gate, there were many pedestrians on the road after leaving the palace, so the carriage could not move at full speed. By the time they arrived at the Jian family, it was almost You time.
Plus, today is a cloudy day, and there is a feeling of dusk.
From a distance, Nan Yan saw the familiar gate of the house. It looked so depressing under the gloomy sky, but the carriage stopped when it was still some distance away.
Ran Xiaoyu immediately asked, "What's wrong?"
The driver said, "My lady, we can't go any further."
There was also a very noisy sound coming from the front. Nan Yan frowned, pulled aside the curtains and saw that many people gathered at the door of Jian's house, almost blocking the door.
Judging from their attire, they were all scholars, with sullen expressions on their faces.
This situation reminded Nan Yan of the time when Jian Tongguang had offended the emperor and was nearly "executed with his entire clan." It was these scholars who came to support him and were willing to live and die with him. But now—
She was in a daze when she heard someone in the crowd shout, "Until now, the court has not given us an explanation for the tragic case of the Jian family's annihilation. There must be something wrong!"
Someone immediately said: "That's right, Mr. Jian is upright and has never made enemies with anyone. It's impossible that someone is seeking revenge to destroy the family. There must be someone with ulterior motives!"
"Who is it?"
"Why hasn't the imperial court found the murderer yet?"
"I also heard that when the tragedy happened, officials came and arrested a few people, but it seemed that those people were all sent by the emperor."
"What?!"
In one sentence, it was like a stone thrown into an already turbulent lake.
Suddenly, the crowd became excited.
"Could it be that the murderer is——"
"how so?"
"Before, Elder Jian offended the emperor because of his uprightness and loyalty. The emperor almost wanted to exterminate his entire clan."
"Being wiped out like this now, isn't that..."
Seeing the crowd getting more and more excited, Nan Yan sat in the carriage with her brows furrowed more and more.
Ran Xiaoyu said softly, "My Lady, should we still go to pay our respects?"
You know, with such a passionate crowd, riots are likely to break out. Even if she is a good fighter and has the Imperial Guards with her, there are so many people here that accidents are inevitable.
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "It's already come to this point, I can't retreat."
"But--"
"That's not necessary."
As Nan Yan spoke, she reached out to lift the curtain in front of her. Ran Xiaoyu had no choice but to quickly jump out of the carriage first, and then helped her get out as well.
Several Jinyiwei around the carriage surrounded it very cautiously.
Nan Yan walked forward slowly.
The students were originally gathered at the door of the Jane family, shouting loudly. At this moment, a woman who was a little pale and haggard, but with a very determined look, suddenly appeared in front of them.
who is she?
Although this woman looked quiet and indifferent, she exuded a calm aura that made everyone involuntarily start to pay attention to her, and even suddenly became quiet.
Nan Yan began to move forward.
The crowd subconsciously stepped aside, silently making way for her.
Ran Xiaoyu and several Jinyiwei followed closely behind her. Although they didn't say anything, cold sweat broke out on their palms and backs.
Unexpectedly, Nan Yan walked in like this.
When the people around her saw her, after their initial shock, they couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked softly, "Who is she? She doesn't look like a student."
"She's definitely not a student. Look, she's brought guards and maids with her."
After a while, someone whispered, "She seems to be the Imperial Concubine."
"What?!"
"Really, she seems to be a concubine!"
Suddenly, there was a burst of surprised noise from the crowd.
Several Jinyiwei almost clenched their fists and stared at their surroundings nervously.
There were only a few of them on the surface, but in fact, there were other guards following them secretly. However, there were too many people here, which made them feel a little difficult.
However, Nan Yan showed no fear at all and walked step by step to the gate of the Jian family.
When I looked up, I saw the familiar gate of the house.
At this time, someone said, "Is the person coming the Imperial Concubine?"
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