Xu Yixing has been imprisoned in the palace for five days.
She had spent the first two days in Yixiao Pavilion, and during these three days, she was taken to a secret room she had never been to before. The secret room was large, big enough to fit a bed, a table, and even a large tub for bathing.
Of course, the secret room is filled with more rare treasures and books, which fits her definition of a secret room.
For example, the sword hanging on the wall in front of her with a fierce glow, she has been staring at it for three days.
——The Emperor’s Sword has never left the capital, this is the truth.
As for myself who now knows the truth, the price I have to pay is being locked up in this dark secret room, counting the days by the number of times someone comes to bring me water and food.
"Lu Anyuan, oh Lu Anyuan, you have killed me." This was the umpteenth time she had cursed her lover: You presented the Emperor's Sword to His Majesty a long time ago, and took a fake one out of the capital, why didn't you tell me!
I was forced to tell the truth in front of the emperor, and was charged with the crime of knowing the truth but not reporting it. I will die.
Hearing the sound of footsteps, Xu Yixing knew that the meal was here without even turning around.
"Eunuch Kang, you said you were the one who served the emperor, and now you serve me tea and water every day, won't that shorten my lifespan?"
The visitor smiled softly: "No, I have been serving nobles in the palace since I was a child. You are the princess, and it is my duty to serve you!" Gently putting down the food box, Eunuch Kang took out the two dishes and a rice from it and placed them on the table.
After letting Xu Yixing sit at the table, he said somewhat embarrassedly, "This meal is really a bit simple. The main thing is that we can't be too ostentatious, so this is all from the daily allowance. Please don't mind."
"How dare I?" Although he said this, Xu Yixing was still laughing at the emperor in his heart. You are so cautious even when hiding a person. Are you the emperor?
After chewing two mouthfuls of rice, Xu Yixing continued to ask, "How was your day?"
"Hmm..." Eunuch Kang rolled his eyes, thinking about what he could and couldn't say. After a while, he said, "Everyone outside knows that Prince Xiaoyi is rebelling and is now leading the border troops to attack the capital. Naturally, they also know that you, Princess, have escaped from the palace, and the situation is in chaos. However, General Xu has woken up, just yesterday. Congratulations."
When Xu Yixing saw Eunuch Kang smiling, he felt a chill all over his body. This was really a joke.
"Actually, I've figured out what's going on these past few days. Alas, my father is truly confused... Eunuch Kang, what do you think the Emperor will do to him?"
Eunuch Kang was a shrewd person, so how could he not know what Xu Yixing meant? He just smiled faintly and did not answer.
"Forget it." Xu Yixing turned his head to look at the sword again, and he wanted to die.
"Oh, by the way, it's okay to tell you. The news the Queen Mother received earlier was also strange. You said that the Emperor's Sword never left the capital. Who deliberately leaked this information from the northern border?"
Xu Yixing smiled bitterly, who else could it be, dear father, dear father, you are really good at pretending, you have deceived me for so long, you are really patient!
"Eunuch, I'm just waiting patiently for your news." Xu Yixing showed a kind smile. Eunuch Kang was very satisfied and retreated.
Recalling the scene of that day, Xu Yixing felt a chill run down her spine. After she finished speaking about having seen the Emperor's Sword, the Emperor didn't ask any further questions. Instead, he told her to stand up and stride into a palace behind the Imperial Study. Then, seemingly in a flash of light, a dark room appeared.
Xu Yixing didn't dare to not follow. As soon as he entered, he found the Emperor's Sword hanging on the wall, which was so conspicuous that it couldn't be more conspicuous.
"This...this..." Xu Yixing stuttered for a moment and almost bit his tongue. How could the Emperor's Sword be here? Could it be that it wasn't lost at all, and the one he gave Lu Anyuan was a fake?
"This was given to me by Yuan'er the night before I set out. He said that he secretly reported that he had found it by chance. In order to give it a legitimate reason, he planned to wait until he arrived in the northern border and lie that he had found a relic, and then present the treasure." After the emperor finished speaking, he glanced at her, and Xu Yixing immediately realized the mistake he had made.
The emperor was testing her, testing the true origins of the sword. Lu Anyuan hadn't sold himself or the Xu family, but the emperor didn't believe him. She had foolishly assumed the emperor was asking questions with the answer in mind, so she told him the truth.
Oh my god, this is such a trap. Doesn't this admit that this sword is related to his family? Stupid, stupid!
"Your Majesty, I know exactly where this sword came from. I took it from my own home three years ago. However, at that time, the Emperor's Sword had not yet been restored to its original state, so I was blind and could not see its true form. It was not until the paint peeled off that I discovered its completely different appearance. That's why I hurriedly asked my husband to hand it over."
Xu Yixing could only try his best to explain to the emperor that he had not intentionally hidden the sword and that he really did not recognize it. As for whether the emperor believed him or not, he would leave it to fate.
The emperor didn't listen to Xu Yixing's explanation, but just kept smiling. He was satisfied with his son's actions, but not with Xu Xianshan. He didn't know the origin of the sword, and the emperor would never believe it. It was precisely because of this disbelief that he tested it, became angry, and asked today's question.
"Your father is a very good man. He is indeed a good general and a meritorious official who assisted Yuan'er."
Xu Yixing gripped his sleeve tightly. This wasn't a compliment, this was a death sentence! The emperor had just seen through his father's plan, and it was because he had foolishly told the truth.
"Please, Your Majesty..."
Before she could even say "forgiveness," the emperor said bluntly, "Princess, from today on, you will not leave the palace. I want to see who else, besides your father, covets this chair."
"Except, except?" Xu Yixing was stunned, then realized that the emperor was planning to make a real move and simply say that Lu Anyuan was plotting a rebellion to see who was behind it. This, this move of following the clues to lure the snake out of its hole was really quite clever.
"Your son obeys your order. You will not go anywhere." Xu Yixing closed his eyes as if accepting his fate, watched the emperor leave the secret room, and suddenly collapsed to the ground.
That is, one night after seeing the Emperor's Sword, she figured everything out with almost no effort.
Dad had known the origin of this sword for a long time. It was lost inexplicably at the beginning. Dad only needed to think about his newly married daughter to know where the sword had gone.
But he never said it out loud, but pretended to be unaware of the situation and watched the development of the situation. Even when Gushan saw his sword many years ago, he would not only not be surprised, but would also be secretly happy that he was finally able to show the sword to others.
This patience lasted for three years. I think my father has been constantly looking for the opportunity to "help" Lu Anyuan. As long as he waits for a suitable opportunity, even if he doesn't discover the secret of the Emperor's Sword, my father will make it reappear in the world.
Then he told the court officials openly, look, this is the sword of the emperor, which symbolizes the emperor.
The old man's self-righteous efforts finally came in handy when Lu Anyuan went to the northern border to entertain the troops. So in order to clear himself and to make it easier for him to act, he wisely poisoned himself, just in time to avoid the period when Lu Anyuan was "plotting rebellion".
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