Fang Xingzhou originally wanted to come out earlier, but something got him stuck, so he came out later.
He didn't see Su Wanti at the palace gate, and he couldn't help but worry. He asked the palace servants guarding the gate, and after learning where she was, he went in that direction to look for her.
The moment he saw Su Wanti, his nervous heart relaxed.
Su Wanti, with a look of panic on her face, staggered towards him.
"Your Highness, someone is injured there."
A layer of timid mist rose in her bright eyes, like a frightened deer.
"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" Fang Xingzhou didn't care who was injured, he was only worried about her.
He looked her up and down, from left to right, 360 degrees without any blind spots, and found that except for the slight coldness on her fingertips and the slightly pale face from fear, she had no wounds and even her clothes were not damaged at all.
After Fang Xingzhou confirmed that she was okay, he looked in the direction she pointed.
There was a person lying on his back on the ground.
He knew that person. He was Hu Lei Su from the Hu Lei family, the empress's maternal family.
It has been a year since he left the Imperial Star. I don't know what method Hu Leisu used to increase his mental power. It's really outrageous.
He had heard something about Hu Leisu's affairs.
On the surface, his father was a virtuous and wise ruler, and he was kind and generous to the royal family, nobles, members of the Imperial Parliament, and government officials.
In fact, he did a lot of dirty things behind people's backs.
The emperor is obsessed with power, and how can he accept the parliament fighting for power with the royal family?
Therefore, he chose the Hu Lei family from among the old nobles, who had close relations with the royal family.
Let Hu Lei Su, the most capable member of the Hu Lei family, be his black glove to eliminate those who are in his way and clear away obstacles for him.
Perhaps, Hu Leisu would help the emperor do some other despicable things.
However, Fang Xingzhou has not yet investigated the matter thoroughly.
He glanced at the injured person, confirmed his identity, then withdrew his gaze and said gently to Su Wanti:
"A person of no importance, go away."
After saying that, he patted Su Wanti's back to calm her frightened mood, then took her hand and returned to the banquet hall.
After staying for a while, the banquet was coming to an end.
Seeing that Su Wanti was feeling sleepy, Fang Xingzhou prepared to leave.
The emperor and the empress were also preparing to leave.
Just as Fang Xingzhou stood up to say goodbye to the emperor and the empress dowager, the empress dowager's personal attendant suddenly came in with a panicked look on her face. She leaned close to the empress dowager and whispered a few words in her ear.
The queen's face turned ugly.
Those cold green eyes looked at Su Wanti with gradually rising anger.
"Are you sure it's her?" she asked in a low voice.
The attendant nodded, glanced at Su Wanti cautiously, and had some doubts in his heart, but he still conveyed Hu Leisu's words truthfully.
"Master Hu Lei said that it was Maid Su, brought back by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who injured him."
"Master Hu Lei also said that she has strong abilities and high mental strength."
Hearing this, the queen's eyes were as sharp as a sword, stabbing at Su Wanti.
"Alright, this Fang Xingzhou is really impressive. He always pretended to be humble and docile before, but now he dares to act so arrogantly in front of me?"
"He ordered his men to attack my nephew right after returning to the palace? He thought the emperor summoned him back because he was interested in him and wanted to treat him well?"
"Humph! Today, I must put an end to his arrogance!"
"Is Hu Leisu okay?" The queen glanced sideways.
The attendant said, "Master Hu Lei is safe. He only suffered some minor injuries. There is a wound on his neck, which has been treated with healing potion."
The queen snorted coldly and said, "That's good. Since he's not in any serious trouble, let him come here in person to identify the murderer."
"Tell him to come without worry. I will definitely make sure Maid Su receives the most cruel and severe punishment."
The attendant received the order and left.
The queen then ordered that no one was allowed to leave the banquet hall.
But within just a few minutes, the atmosphere in the hall changed slightly.
The guests were not allowed to leave. The palace maids refused to tell them the reason. The emperor and empress also looked unhappy. The guests did not dare to ask and could only stay where they were and wait.
The atmosphere gradually became depressing. Who would have thought that just a few minutes ago, this was a place full of joy and enjoyment.
Soon, the heavy door of the palace opened, and Hu Leisu walked in with a gloomy face, a piece of pink healing glue on his neck.
"How did Young Master Hu Lei get injured?" Everyone was shocked.
"Is there an assassin in the palace?" Someone's face changed drastically.
The guests who were trapped in the hall and not allowed to leave at will finally understood.
Is it because an assassin sneaked into the palace and injured Young Master Hu Lei, but then escaped and has not been found yet? In order to prevent the guests from being harmed, they were all locked up in the palace and not allowed to go out, right?
Everyone in the hall looked unhappy.
Su Wanti narrowed her eyes slightly, and she saw Hu Leisu's gaze directed at her when he walked in.
It's like being poisoned.
Then she cast a gloomy gaze at Fang Xingzhou.
"Crown Prince, a murder has just occurred. It is related to your personal maid. Your personal maid is required to be investigated."
After saying this, Hu Leisu immediately said, "Report to the Emperor and Empress, it was the maid Su beside the Crown Prince who injured my subordinate."
Amidst everyone's astonishment, Fang Xingzhou smiled gently, "She hurt you? Hu Leisu, are you sure?"
Hu Leisu was so angry that he was gasping for breath. "Her mental strength is very high. She grabbed my neck and tried to strangle me to death! My wound is right here, I can confirm it!"
"We'll know if she's the murderer after investigating." The queen's eyes were dim.
She knew that this female was extraordinary.
Just from her appearance, it is impossible to tell her level of mental strength.
This female is so gentle and beautiful that people might mistakenly think she has no offensive power.
It turns out that her gentle appearance is just a disguise, and her true strength is unfathomable.
Fang Xingzhou brought back such a person, I’m afraid he wants to rebel!
Su Wanti, the central figure in this "murder case", lowered her head and hid behind Fang Xingzhou.
Slender figure, soft curves, slightly trembling body.
Everything about her told those present that she was weak and incapable of hurting anyone.
The guests present were already conquered by her beauty, and now seeing her trembling, they felt even more distressed.
The balance in their hearts leans towards Su Wanti.
She looked so fragile, how could she hurt anyone? Was Hu Leisu mistaken?
Hu Leisu looked around and found that all the guests present were skeptical of him.
He frowned, clapped his hands, and said, "Bring the witness up!"
The witness was a palace servant who worked in the kitchen.
He lowered his head and tremblingly said, "I went to serve the dishes and saw Maid Su grabbing Master Hu Lei's neck and pulling him up."
"Maid Su's silver hair is very obvious. I won't make a mistake."
Su Wanti was the only one present with long silver hair.
There is no one else except her.
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