The thing that Xie Anjun feared most finally happened.
But he didn't expect that it was the eldest princess who took the initiative to attack, and he was unable to react for a while.
"I, I didn't..."
The princess found it funny, "At this time, you don't think you can still pick it clean, right?"
Xie Anjun was speechless and extremely anxious.
The princess' next words made his heart completely cold.
"If your father were still alive, he would not want to see you make such a big mistake."
Xie Anjun felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave. He raised his head stiffly and met the eldest princess' eyes that had seen through everything. He felt a chill in his bones.
The eldest princess seemed to remember something and tilted her head slightly.
"By the way, go ask Jiayi to come over. It happens that she also has something to say."
"yes."
Zhu Xin responded and quickly retreated.
After a while, a familiar sound of footsteps was heard.
Xiao Jiayi lowered her head and eyes, and after entering, she stood in the hall and saluted respectfully.
"Jia Yi greets His Majesty. Long live His Majesty."
She is no longer a princess, and her only title now is the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery.
Emperor Muwu's face remained calm.
He turned to look at the eldest princess, "Since the royal sister called her here, she must have her reasons."
Xiao Jiayi's whole body was tense, and when she heard that he didn't even agree to her words, she couldn't help but tears welled up in her eyes.
But this was nothing compared to the injustices suffered during the previous period.
Xiao Jiayi knew very well the purpose of coming here today, so she quickly suppressed her emotions.
The eldest princess's gaze lingered on her and Xie Anjun for a moment.
"I have also heard about what happened in the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion some time ago. It is normal for couples to have conflicts, but they should not be too extreme, otherwise people will laugh at them."
It was not right for Xie Anjun to speak, nor was it right for him to remain silent.
He looked at Xiao Jiayi in surprise and doubt.
What on earth is she going to do?! How much does she know about him?!
Xiao Jiayi noticed his gaze, but never turned her head to look at him from beginning to end.
The princess raised her hand and said, "This is a good opportunity for you two to talk it out and have a good chat."
Xie Anjun's heart was pounding.
Xiao Jiayi knelt on the ground, her voice hoarse but her tone firm.
"Your Majesty, Princess, Jiayi came to the palace today and I do have something to say."
As she spoke, she slowly stood up, her eyes swept over Fan Chengzhuo, Xie Anjun and others in turn, a mocking smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"I'm here to prove that the loyal and brave Marquis Xie Anjun and Fan Chengzhuo have long been in collusion and are in cahoots with each other! They took advantage of Zheng Baosu's position in the army to collaborate with the enemy and betray the country for personal gain. Their crimes are unforgivable! I have their correspondence from the past few years, as well as the accounts of the more than 300,000 taels of ill-gotten gains that have flowed into the Xie family over the years. Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"
Xie Anjun was struck by a bolt from the blue!
His lips trembled and he stuttered, "You! What did you say!"
Xiao Jiayi didn't even look at him, her heart and eyes were filled with overwhelming hatred!
She spoke each word with great force -
"The old marquis had already noticed this and had severely warned Xie Anjun to stop immediately and not do it again! But Xie Anjun was stubborn and stretched his hand even further behind the old marquis' back, and a fierce conflict broke out between him and the old marquis! In the end, the old marquis was heartbroken and died in grief!"
Xie Anbai's palms suddenly clenched! Veins popped out!
He suddenly looked at Xie Anjun, his eyes like sharp blades! Filled with icy coldness!
…
Prince Jing's Mansion.
Xiao Chenglin always felt a little uneasy and wrote the calligraphy absent-mindedly.
The attendant came in hurriedly, looking tense and speaking in a low voice.
"Your Highness, something bad has happened in the palace!"
Xiao Chenglin paused, "What's wrong?"
Chang Sui had a conflicted expression, as if he was struggling over what to say.
"It is said that Fan Chengzhuo was poisoned and will not live long!"
"What did you say!?"
Xiao Chenglin suddenly raised his head, and a hint of coldness and solemnity appeared on his handsome face.
The chief attendant immediately began to explain in a low voice, telling him everything that had happened in the palace that day.
Xiao Chenglin's face became colder.
The long-servant's voice became lower and lower, "...Your Highness, what should we do?"
Xiao Chenglin didn't speak for a long time.
Click.
Ink dripped from the tip of the pen, spreading a blurry black on the paper.
Xiao Chenglin became more and more annoyed, and raised his hand to sweep the stack of rice paper to the ground - crash!
"idiot!"
It would be fine if Xie Anjun was brainless, but even Fan Chengzhuo went crazy!
Zheng Baosu did those things, his guilt was clear, and he was doomed to die!
But Fan Chengzhuo still refused to give up and even dared to enter the palace!
The situation has become like this now and it is simply out of control!
The attendant also knew the seriousness of the matter and asked nervously, "Your Highness, how are you going to deal with it?"
Xiao Chenglin closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and reviewed what had just happened in his mind.
After a moment, he opened his eyes, his tone calm.
"Has Shui Xingqiu already arrived in Beijing?"
The servant was stunned. He didn't expect him to suddenly mention this person. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head.
"He's coming with those people from Nanhu. He shouldn't arrive until tomorrow."
Xiao Chenglin pursed his lips slightly, and there seemed to be a layer of haze between his brows, making him look inexplicably gloomy.
Seeing him like this, the servant vaguely guessed something.
"Your Highness suspects that... Shui Xingqiu has poisoned Fan Chengzhuo?"
Xiao Chenglin had a blank expression on his face. "Didn't they say Fan Chengzhuo was dying? It sounds like that..."
The attendant frowned, a little hesitant, "But... Shui Xingqiu hasn't arrived in the capital yet! And even if he was here, these two people don't usually interact with each other. Why would Shui Xingqiu suddenly attack him?"
This really doesn't make sense.
Xiao Chenglin actually thought of this in his mind.
He lowered his eyes and thought for a long time. Suddenly, his eyelashes moved and he spoke slowly.
"What about her?"
The attendant almost immediately understood who he was talking about and subconsciously denied it, "Impossible? Hasn't she always--"
Having said this, he seemed to have touched upon some taboo and immediately fell silent.
"I know I was wrong! Your Highness, please punish me!"
Xiao Chenglin didn't care, but just narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something.
"Come to think of it, if it's really her... then there really isn't the time or the opportunity..."
After a moment's silence, Xiao Chenglin suddenly said, "Prepare the car and go to the palace."
The attendant was surprised, "Now? Your Highness, you can't go!"
You can figure out what the situation in the palace is like right now just by thinking about it!
Anyone who goes there at this time will definitely get into trouble!
"Your Highness! The more times like this, the more you need to stay calm!"
Xiao Chenglin frowned.
Of course he also knew that this was not a good time.
But if I don't go, with all those people in the palace getting together, it will be too uncontrollable and no one can predict what will happen!
Xiao Chenglin held the armrest of the wheelchair with one hand and fell into deep thought.
After a moment, he suddenly asked:
"Ye Chutang is here too, has she figured out anything?" (End of this chapter)
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