Xia Tong doesn't know who are good guys and who are bad guys, everyone has ambitions. The villain is indeed cruel. To others, he may be a very evil person, but to her, he is the person who is most tolerant of her besides her parents. She doesn't want to whitewash the villain, she just hopes that the heroine can see his true nature.
"You have lived in seclusion for a long time, and you don't know much about the affairs of the court. I have no objection to your helping that traitor. I have also told you about my revenge. No matter what, I will not let that traitor continue to go unpunished!" Shen Xin's palms tightened, and a sharpness flashed in her eyes.
Sighing softly, Xia Tong asked in confusion, "What is Sister Shen's revenge? To eradicate the traitor? To eliminate harm for the people? Excuse me, you keep saying that the prince is a traitor, and he has indeed done many seemingly cruel things, but has he ever done anything to persecute the people?"
Facing those burning eyes, Xia Tong pursed her lips and said in a light voice, "It's just that Sister Shen is too prejudiced against the prince. Take the fifth prince for example. Do you dare to say that he is an upright person? There are many corrupt officials in the court. Let's talk about the old master. This time, he blocked 40% of the border trade tax. Why didn't Sister Shen get rid of him as well?"
When their eyes met, the two had different expressions. The atmosphere in the room suddenly became serious. In the silent atmosphere, no one spoke anymore.
Xia Tong can understand that the heroine hates evil, but this is not the modern era. Imperial power is supreme here. Now that the plot has become so distorted, no one knows whether the heroine's halo is still useful. Can't she just live a good life? Why does she have to wade into that muddy water and get herself covered in bruises?
Chen Xin was silent for a long time. She once asked herself what she really wanted. She just wanted to live a good life, but gradually she wanted to change some things that were impossible to change. But now she just wanted to avenge herself. She almost died this time. How could she not take revenge?
He smiled bitterly, "I understand what you mean. You are right. There is really no real distinction between good and bad people in this world. I am not trying to change anything by force. I just can't swallow this anger. Even if I give up revenge, he will never let me go. In this case, why should I hide here and there? The worst that can happen is that we will die together."
"But isn't Sister Shen just trying to fight a rock with an egg?" Xia Tong's eyebrows were full of disapproval.
How can an unfavored daughter of the first wife defeat a powerful official who has the power to control everything?
Looking at the serious woman opposite, Shen Xin just said in a serious tone: "I understand your good intentions, I have my own plan. Even if the ant can't shake it, I will make him sleepless day and night."
After saying that, he suddenly stood up as if he wanted to leave. When he reached the door, he looked back at her and said, "Actually, I want to know why you are helping him like this?"
Shouldn't everyone fight against such evil villains?
Xia Tong lowered her head slightly, and after a moment, she spoke softly, "I think the Fifth Prince treats Sister Shen very well."
After he finished speaking, the room fell silent. Shen Xin smiled knowingly, then opened the door and walked out with a complicated expression.
Xia Tong was left sitting there alone, sighing as she looked at the empty room. She was a selfish person and could not think about so many noble ideas. Whether the villain had ambitions or not was none of her business and it was not something she could control.
"Master, the banquet is about to begin." Fang Yu suddenly walked in.
Hearing this, Xia Tong pursed her lips, but still stood up and walked out. The cold wind blowing in her direction sobered her up a lot. Whether she could avoid the plot depended on today.
The seats for female members and male members were different. Xia Tong was at the same table with the old lady. There were also several aunts and high-ranking ladies from the court. Lin Qin was also there. They all had smiles on their faces and were very friendly.
"I heard that the old lady's third granddaughter might have married someone, and he's the legitimate son of Prince Zheng?" The wife of the Left Censor-in-Chief suddenly asked with a smile.
Before the old lady could say anything, Zhang, who was sitting at the same table, nodded with a smile, "We just exchanged the wedding invitation, and we will get married around the Laba Festival."
Xia Tong also knew that Xia Min was promised to someone because the other party was only interested in the family background of the Xiahou Mansion. The Prince's Mansion had been in decline for a long time and they just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to revive themselves.
"That's really a happy event. The old lady is really good at teaching children. Each granddaughter is more outstanding than the other. I heard that Lord Xia was recently promoted to the Secretariat. That's really a happy event." The wife of the Left Censor-in-Chief said this while glancing at Xia Tong, as if she thought that this must be the credit of the Regent.
The old lady was smiling all day, perhaps because she was in high spirits when something good happened. How could she not be happy with all the happy events in the mansion recently? Upon hearing this, she waved her hands happily and said, "Mrs. Huang, you are too kind. Your daughter is also a very good girl. If my grandchildren were not already married, I would definitely not let such a good girl go."
"No, no, how can my little girl compare to the daughters of Xiahou Mansion? The old lady is really joking."
Everyone at the table was chatting and laughing, and it was very lively. Xia Tong occasionally agreed with a few words and picked up some food for the old lady, pretending to be very filial, but in fact her heart had already flown away.
"Oh no! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been poisoned!"
There was a sudden commotion in the men's area, and it was extremely noisy. No one knew what they heard, and Lin Qin stood up and hurried over. No one in the women's area knew what had happened, but Xia Tong's heart skipped a beat and she walked forward nervously.
The male protagonist's table was full of important people, accompanied by her father and several uncles. At this time, that place was surrounded by a group of guards. When Xia Tong walked over, she only saw Lin Qin surrounding the male protagonist in a panic.
"Imperial Physician, call the Imperial Physician!"
At this time, Xiao Jing had completely fainted, and his lips were black and blue, obviously poisoned. The guards hurriedly helped him into the backyard room to wait for the imperial physician, but the banquet was surrounded by the imperial guards, and a group of ministers were there discussing something.
The people at the table with the male protagonist seemed to remain calm, only her father and uncles were extremely panicked. You have to know that he is the future crown prince, and if something happens in the Xiahou Mansion, the entire mansion will be finished!
Gu Qin over there was still sipping sake leisurely. The serious atmosphere around him was incompatible with him. Xia Tong hurried over, seeming to want to ask something. It was clear in the plot that the male protagonist was not poisoned, but someone mistakenly drank the prince's wine and found out that the wine was poisonous. Why did the plot become like this now?
"that……"
"Are you heartbroken?" Gu Qin suddenly glanced at her quietly.
Xia Tong, who had learned from the previous experience, quickly shook her head and said, "I just wanted to ask if you are okay?"
Her strong desire to survive made her dare not say another word. The man just glanced at her indifferently with an obscure look.
"Master Xia, why is there poison in His Royal Highness's wine?"
Finally, it was a staid censor who started the fight first, and then another member of the prince's party shouted angrily, "What on earth are you doing here, Xiahou Mansion?"
At this time, the banquet was surrounded by the prince's men, and everyone was talking about it. Some people who were jealous of the Xiahou Mansion couldn't help but step forward and step on them.
Seeing everyone talking at once, her uncle was the first to stand up and explained with great fear: "I don't know why this happened. I will investigate it strictly after His Royal Highness is safe. We in the Xiahou Mansion have always respected His Royal Highness. Many people have seen this. How could we do something to persecute His Royal Highness!"
"But why did His Highness get into trouble in your Xiahou Mansion? Everyone else was safe and sound!"
The one who spoke was Prince Lian, the Crown Prince's uncle, with a fierce look on his face. Those who were close to the Crown Prince also echoed him, but those who were usually close to the Xiahou Mansion remained silent. Some even looked at the Regent, but saw that he was still sitting there indifferently, and seemed not to intend to stand up for the Xiahou Mansion. It seemed that the rumors that the fourth Miss Xia was extremely favored were just like this.
"I also think that the Xiahou Mansion would not commit such a treasonous act, but now that His Highness is unconscious and the truth has not yet been found out, I am afraid that Lord Xia and others will have to be investigated." At this time, a person from the Grand Tutor's Mansion suddenly said seriously.
Openly she was protecting the Xiahou Mansion, but secretly she was hinting that they would run away. This was the family that her uncles were loyal to, and once they were in trouble, they would all step forward and step on them a few times before they would stop.
At this moment, everyone in the Xiahou Mansion was terrified and dared not speak. Even the old lady who had experienced many hardships was panicked. After all, this was a heinous crime of murdering the crown prince. No one knew who wanted to frame them in the Xiahou Mansion like this!
Seeing his father also had a serious expression and didn't say anything, Xia Tong couldn't help but feel nervous. She couldn't help but look at the man who had nothing to do with her. But Xifeng on the side kept shaking his head at her, and she didn't know what he meant.
At this moment, the Third Prince, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said in a cold voice: "My brother's life or death is unknown, and the Xiahou Mansion cannot escape the blame. We should first throw everyone in the mansion into prison and wait for the emperor's decision."
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