Chapter 223 is Shangguan Jing
Xie Rongying, who had originally closed her eyes to rest, moved her eyelids slightly. When she opened her eyes, she saw Gu Xun, dressed in black, lifting the bead curtain and walking in.
However, Gu Xun only took two steps towards the inner room, putting some distance between himself and Xie Rongying.
"Master." Gu Xun bowed and saluted.
Xie Rongying glanced at Cuizhi who was guarding the bedside. Cuizhi immediately understood and came forward to help Xie Rongying sit down.
"Are you settled?" Xie Rongying asked.
Gu Xun raised his eyes to look at Xie Rongying. Seeing that she had lost a lot of weight compared to when she was at the Yongyi Marquis' residence, his sword-like brows knitted slightly. "I've settled in."
Xie Rongying lowered her eyes slightly: "Dongxue, Cuizhi, you go down first."
"Yes, girl."
After the room quieted down again, Xie Rongying spoke: "Have you heard about what happened in Bianjing?"
"The message Bailin gave to his subordinates." Gu Xun looked at Xie Rongying's weak appearance and didn't understand why Xie Rongying was so cruel to him. But even though he didn't understand, she must have her reasons for doing so.
He added, "Because they have been with you these past few days, they have been unable to get close to you, so they could only tell their subordinates that they feel guilty about you getting hurt again."
In fact, there were people secretly in Kaifeng Mansion during those two days, but there was always someone accompanying Xie Rongying.
The two of them relaxed their vigilance.
In the end, something went wrong.
"It's okay." Xie Rongying said calmly.
Gu Xun was a little puzzled: "Master, why don't you let them protect you legitimately?"
"You have been walking around the Jianghu for years, and you kill people for a living. Your aura will inevitably arouse suspicion from others. Bianjing is a treacherous place, and the Xie family has been pushed to the forefront. Don't create any more trouble."
Doesn’t Xie Rongying want someone to protect her at all times?
But there are countless eyes watching the Xie family now. Many people have already coveted them because of their business and financial resources.
If someone were to find out that she keeps so many assassins in the martial arts world, and the news gets to Emperor Ren De's ears, how can he trust the Xie family?
The reason why Emperor Ren De can allow the Xie family to continue to expand its financial resources is because there is a war on the border.
If Dayin was in its heyday, how could Emperor Ren De ignore the existence of the Xie family?
"I heard that the person who attacked the master was the prince?" Gu Xun asked.
Xie Rongying raised the corner of her lips and said calmly, "Not the prince."
"yes……?"
"Shangguan Jing." Xie Rongying was also curious why it was not Qin Junyi. After she cut open the surface layer of skin, the skin quickly shrank towards the surroundings. Although it was only for a moment, she still recognized a face that was somewhat similar to Shangguan Yao.
Gu Xun was surprised: "Shangguan Jing?"
Everyone thought it would be Qin Junyi, but only Xie Rongying knew that it was not Qin Junyi.
"Are you surprised too?" Xie Rongying smiled faintly. After all, in the eyes of everyone, only Qin Junyi should hate her so much.
"I just feel that something seems a little wrong." Gu Xun said.
After Xie Rongying knew that it was Shangguan Jing, she began to analyze the matter. Emperor Ren De deliberately let Shangguan Jing and Qin Junyi leave the palace. After leaving the palace, they would definitely be able to leave Bian Jing safely.
Could it be that leaving Bian Jing went too smoothly and these two people discovered something wrong?
That's why I came back to take revenge on her.
But even if revenge was to be taken, it should be Qin Junyi, why would it be Shangguan Jing?
From what she knew, only the royal family had the art of disguise, so how could Shangguan Jing have it?
No, no.
Xie Rongying seemed to be covered by a veil. She felt that she was about to find the truth, but she felt that everything was wrong.
Why is it Shangguan Jing?
Who is manipulating this situation behind the scenes?
"Since you are back, please use your own method to find Shangguan Jing for me." Xie Rongying said.
Gu Xun: “Yes.”
"Dongxue has arranged a place for you to live. This is the Xie family. You don't have to be as cautious as you were in the Yongyi Marquis' Mansion. If you have any problems in the future, just tell Dongxue directly. Most of the people walking around in the inner courtyard are women. Since you are a man from outside, you should stay in the outer courtyard." Xie Rongying finished explaining in one breath, a little out of breath.
Gu Xun said respectfully, "Yes, Master."
"Go down."
"I'll take my leave." Gu Xun looked at Xie Rongying as he spoke, "I'll find Shangguan Jing as soon as possible."
Xie Rongying waved her hand, signaling to withdraw. As if she had thought of something, she continued, "I think Emperor Ren De will also be looking for someone in secret these past two days. Send someone else to keep an eye on the palace's movements. You must find the person before Emperor Ren De does."
At least for now, Emperor Ren De doesn't know whether the person impersonating the prince is Shangguan Jing or Qin Junyi.
"Yes." Gu Xun saw some pain on Xie Rongying's face. He took a deep breath and turned to leave. Then Cuizhi walked in.
"Miss, are you feeling uncomfortable again?" Cuizhi walked in quickly and said.
Xie Rongying closed her eyes: "Help me lie down."
Cuizhi went forward and helped Xie Rongying lie down. She saw a lot of cold sweat on Xie Rongying's face: "Miss, what's wrong with you?"
"It's okay, I'll take a nap, you stay with me." Xie Rongying said weakly.
After Cuizhi covered Xie Rongying with the quilt, she sat beside the bed, her eyes full of worry: "Go to sleep, young lady, I will watch over you."
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Imperial Palace, Changle Hall.
After accompanying Emperor Ren De to have dinner with Concubine Chen in Yanhe Hall, she came back and went directly to the side hall. At this time, Zheng Pingxi was looking at the homework that the second prince had completed today.
When the two saw Concubine Chen come in, they stood up one after another.
"Your humble servant greets the Empress."
"Mother."
The Concubine Chen walked forward and glanced at the homework in Zheng Pingxi's hand, then looked at the Second Prince: "Your Highness, have you studied hard today?"
"Mother, I have never been lazy for a single day." The second prince said respectfully.
At this time, Zheng Pingxi handed the homework in his hand to the Second Prince and said, "Your Highness has done very well today. You can give it to His Majesty for inspection in two days."
"Really?" The second prince's eyes lit up when he heard that his father would check his homework.
Zheng Pingxi nodded: "Of course."
Concubine Chen smiled faintly: "In this case, Your Highness needs to work harder and make sure that your father recognizes your every effort."
"I understand, mother." The second prince left as usual while speaking: "Mother, I will return to the palace first."
"Go." Concubine Chen watched the second prince leave.
In the past, Zheng Pingxi would have said goodbye to Concubine Chen and left Changle Palace with the Second Prince, but not today.
Concubine Chen glanced at the palace maids in the hall and said: "You should leave first."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The palace maids withdrew.
The Concubine Chen sat down in the spot where the Second Prince had just sat and looked at Zheng Pingxi. "Mr. Zheng, is the worry on your face because you're worried about your sister who's in the Yongyi Marquis's residence?"
Zheng Pingxi said respectfully, "That's true, but now that things have come to this, it's a blessing in disguise that the Zheng family hasn't been implicated."
"Having said that, your sister is indeed wronged. All this is the fault of the eldest wife of the Marquis of Yongyi." said Concubine Chen.
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