Chapter 419: Strong outside and infatuated inside male protagonist x beautiful and cruel reborn female protagonist 13
"My Lord, An Yi is seriously injured."
An Er reported to Xie Anhuai who was handling affairs with a serious expression.
Xie Anhuai stood up suddenly, feeling a little bit unbelievable in his heart, "How could An Yi be injured? Didn't the king ask him to deal with Concubine Xiao Shu's matter?"
An Er pursed his lips and said, "He was injured by Qiao'e who was beside Concubine Xiao Shu."
"Qiao'e's Kung Fu is strange, and some of its moves are similar to those of the Wuling people."
"Wu Ling Clan..." Xie Anhuai narrowed his eyes and had a plan in mind.
"An Er, how is An Yi now?"
"Your Highness, An Yi's injuries have been treated, but he is still not awake."
Xie Anhuai nodded. If the tactics used by Qiao'e were those of the Wuling Clan and she was really protecting Concubine Xiao Shu, then could he assume that Concubine Xiao Shu was a member of the Wuling Clan...
The people of the Wuling tribe came to Tianqi to be the emperor's concubine. Did they have other purposes or were they deliberately hiding their identities?
Xie Anhuai was suddenly shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. "I am going to the palace. Please take good care of An Yi and send more people to protect Qiao Er."
Cuiyan Palace
Qiao'e knelt on the ground nervously, glancing at Concubine Xiao Shu from time to time.
Concubine Xiao Shu glanced at her calmly and said, "You are so stupid. Even if someone wants to frame me, you don't have to expose yourself."
"If that person finds out that your kung fu is not divine, we will both be finished."
Qiao'e pinched her palm and explained, "My lady, that man is quite skilled in martial arts. If I hadn't revealed myself, I would have been unable to defeat him. I don't want to let him succeed."
Concubine Xiao Shu waved her hands irritably and said, "Forget it, we have been exposed. However, this time, I may have guessed who did it."
"What the queen means is..." In fact, Qiao'e had guessed it. Miss Qiao was almost murdered, and then someone wanted to give them such a big surprise. She could guess who it was with her toes.
Concubine Xiao Shu's eyes flashed coldly and she said, "Qiao'e, I will not go out these few days. If anyone comes, just tell them that I am sick and I will not see anyone."
Xie Anhuai knelt on the ground in the Qinzheng Hall. The reason why he came to the palace now was, on the one hand, to plead guilty, and on the other hand, to tell the emperor his guess.
"What did you say? You actually attacked Concubine Xiao Shufei?" The emperor first listened to why Xie Anhuai apologized, and after listening, he couldn't help but feel angry.
"She is my concubine, and you came up with such a vicious method."
This was the first time that Xie Anhuai was reprimanded by his own father. It would be a lie to say that he was not upset. However, the emperor did not know what had happened, so it was natural for him to be angry.
"Father, Concubine Xiao Shu is trying to frame Qiao Er. As Qiao Er's fiancé, how can I tolerate this?"
"However, Father, I have discovered something very important."
The emperor raised his eyebrows, wanting to hear what important thing his son had discovered that was worth him telling even if he had to kneel down and apologize.
"Stand up, and tell me what's going on."
Xie Anhuai stood up and sat on the chair brought by the eunuch, and then said, "An Yi is one of the best fighters under the two ministers, but he was severely injured by Qiao'e who was beside Concubine Xiao Shu."
"According to An Yi's report, the Kung Fu used by Qiao'e is from the Wuling Clan."
"Father, if Concubine Xiao Shu is really a member of the Wuling Clan..."
The emperor's face immediately drooped. "Are you trying to say that they planned this? If King Cheng seized the throne through conspiracy, then we, Tianqi, will become the Wuling Clan's possession?"
Xie Anhuai indeed thought so in his heart, but he couldn't say it.
"Father, if Concubine Xiao Shu has no ill intentions, then it doesn't matter whether she is a member of the Wuling tribe or not. However, Concubine Xiao Shu is extremely ambitious, so we must be on guard."
"During the hunting a few days ago, Concubine Xiao Shu ordered someone to drug Qiao'er. Fortunately, Qiao'er was smart enough to avoid it. This shows that Concubine Xiao Shu is not a good person."
"Is there such a thing?" The emperor already had a grudge against Concubine Xiao Shufei because of her identity. Now that he knew that she had poisoned Jin Jin Qiao, how could he not have any thoughts?
The emperor sat in the chair in silence for a long while, then he said, "Pass on my oral order, Xiao Shufei Xiao Yiyun, who framed the prime minister's daughter Qiao Jinjin, is demoted to a concubine and confined to the palace. She is not allowed to leave without being summoned."
"King Cheng is confined for three months"
"My son, I order you to investigate the identity of Concubine Xiao. If it is true, you do not need to report to me. I will sentence her to death directly."
There was no warmth in the emperor's eyes when he gave the order. If Concubine Xiao Shu was just a conspiracy as his concubine, then there was no need for her to live.
"I obey your command," Xie Anhuai accepted the task. "Father, the second prince will arrive in the capital soon. Will the palace banquet be held as scheduled?"
The emperor thought for a moment and said, "Everything is normal. If you want to investigate, don't let them find out. Act in secret."
Chengwang Mansion
Xie Chengyu simply couldn't believe what he heard. His mother was demoted to a concubine and was even confined to her house.
And I will also be confined for three months. "Check, check for me, what happened, why was my mother demoted?"
Liao Mu had already heard the rumors and gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, the emperor issued the decree after Prince Zhao entered the palace. I think Prince Zhao must have said something to the emperor."
"King Zhao, it's him again." Xie Chengyu hated Xie Anhuai so much that he wanted to kill him immediately.
Don't underestimate the rank of concubine. If he wants to ascend the throne, his mother is just a concubine, which is not enough.
Xie Chengyu took a deep breath to make himself feel less aggrieved, and then said, "Go write a letter to Princess Yucheng. My brother is in trouble, she can't just not help him, right?"
Princess Yucheng is Xie Chengyu's full sister. A year ago, Princess Yucheng followed the empress dowager to Yanqing Temple and has not returned since.
The emperor has few children, only two princes and a princess. The princess does not participate in court affairs. The emperor still loves the princess very much and almost always responds to her requests, unless they touch the emperor's bottom line.
Xie Chengyu was very confident that as long as Yucheng came back and pleaded with the emperor, he and his mother would be fine.
"Qiao'er, there will be a palace banquet tonight. I will pick you up then."
Xie Anhuai took a box that looked very luxurious and placed it on the table.
Aunt Qiao could tell at a glance that there must be a new piece of clothing in there.
She smiled and opened the box in front of Xie Anhuai.
Inside the box was a goose-yellow brocade dress inlaid with pearls, which was exquisitely crafted.
Aunt Qiao's eyes lit up. It was the first time in two lives that she had seen such beautiful clothes.
"Qiao'er, let Xiaotao help you dress and do your makeup. Just wear this dress."
Aunt Qiao hesitated. Although the dress was beautiful, tonight's palace banquet was to welcome the second prince. Wouldn't it be too conspicuous for her to wear it?
"Ah Huai, I think we should stop being so high-profile. We haven't even gotten married yet, and people will know at a glance that this dress was given to me by you."