The night breeze was chilly, and Xie Lingqin shivered, staring intently at Qi Rufeng.
“That is…” Qi Rufeng said, then smiled, “I won’t say.”
Xie Lingqin frowned and gestured for Tinghai to hand Qi Rufeng over to the Prefect of the Capital.
Whether it's handed over to the Emperor's favorite or not, Qi Rufeng must have some kind of relationship with the Emperor, or perhaps the Emperor has long been cooperating with the Underworld. So, whether she wants to save people, silence witnesses, or have the Underworld come to save people, it's all beneficial to her. Maybe she can even wipe out the Underworld in one fell swoop and then have Yuwen Xian come out to testify against the Emperor...
"Hahaha..." Qi Rufeng suddenly looked up at the sky and burst into wild laughter, then looked at Xie Lingqin, "Xie Lingqin, do you think you've won? Hahaha..."
Xie Lingqin frowned. "You mean, I'm still poisoned?"
"Do you perhaps have an antidote?"
Qi Rufeng sneered again, "I didn't, but do you think Yuwen An would give you the antidote?"
"This need not be of concern to Young Master Qi."
"Hahaha……"
Qi Rufeng remained fearless and continued to laugh wildly.
"Has this person gone mad?"
Nan Fenghuang glanced at Qi Rufeng's arrogant appearance, stepped forward, and with a few quick movements, pulled Qi Rufeng out and threw him to the people of the Jingzhao Yin.
"I will take Qi Rufeng away now."
Xie Lingqin watched the Jingzhao Yin turn away and leave, then looked at Qi Rufeng, her eyes gradually hardening.
If none of this tonight was done by the Southern Emperor, or perhaps it was...
"Xie Lingqin, after all this commotion, I'm afraid no one can do anything tonight. Otherwise, if word gets out, it will really be bad for them."
As soon as Nan Fenghuang finished speaking, firelight appeared all around, and the sound of orderly footsteps rang out.
Outside the courtyard gate, a group of Imperial Guards and Thunder Guards rushed in, glanced around, and then immediately surrounded Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin was slightly confused and frowned. At this moment, Eunuch Ni, who was by the Emperor's side, suddenly walked out from outside. He held the imperial edict in his hand and looked solemn.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Xie Lingqin, the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion, personally murdered her half-sister. The evidence is conclusive. Moreover, her heart is wicked; she poisoned a maid, killed Li Junru, the legitimate son of the Minister's Mansion, and even misled others to destroy evidence. Now that the evidence has been investigated, she is hereby arrested and imprisoned. Further investigation will follow. So be it."
After Eunuch Ni read the imperial edict in a serious and methodical manner, Xie Lingqin's entire face was blank with shock.
What does this mean?
"Eunuch Ni, you must be joking."
“Miss Lingqin, the evidence is conclusive. Now, because the Holy Maiden has discovered the truth about you, you have injured her, and she is currently lying in the Imperial Hospital.”
"But I'm right here, how can I be in two places at once to kill the Holy Maiden?"
“Miss Lingqin, this is the Emperor’s decree, and the evidence was provided by the Crown Prince. Moreover…”
As Ni Gong spoke, he stepped back.
"Was it provided by the Crown Prince?"
Xie Lingqin's breath hitched.
“Yes, Miss Lingqin.” Eunuch Ni put away the imperial edict, took a step back, and behind him, the Imperial Guards and Thunder Guards dispersed.
Under the dim moonlight and in the cold winter wind, Yuwen Yao walked slowly over, with Li Qingyu following behind him.
"You've come." Xie Lingqin's heart tightened, but a smile appeared on her face. She was about to rush over when Nan Fenghuang suddenly pulled her back.
Xie Lingqin stopped her impulsive actions and stared intently at Yuwen Yao with her clear and gentle eyes.
His eyes were deep and dark as he looked at her, without a trace of tenderness or affection, as if he were looking at a stranger.
The feeling, like an icy blade, pierced Xie Lingqin's heart in an instant. She asked in disbelief, "Your Highness, I hurt the Holy Maiden?"
She asked in a soft voice, her eyes burning with intensity, as if she wanted to poke a hole through him.
Yuwen Yao met Xie Lingqin's gaze without flinching or flinching, and nodded, "Yes, I never expected that all of this was your doing."
"What I did?"
Xie Lingqin trembled slightly as she looked at Nan Fenghuang, "Am I dreaming? This person in front of me is the Crown Prince."
Nan Fenghuang's expression was uncertain, and she didn't utter a single word.
Then, Yuwen Yao took out another imperial edict from his sleeve, unfolded it little by little, his posture so solemn and godlike yet devoid of warmth, "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Xie Lingqin, the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion, poisoned the Prince Xian. In addition to the series of crimes mentioned in the previous imperial edict, there is no need to investigate further. She shall be imprisoned and executed on a selected day. So be it."
He will be executed on a chosen day!
Four words were enough to send a chill down the spines of everyone around.
Nan Fenghuang's expression changed, Nan Gongfeng's aura suddenly darkened, and Xuan Yuan Du's expression was one of utter disbelief.
Xie Lingqin stared intently at Yuwen Yao, her pupils wide with shock. She scrutinized him closely, her gaze sweeping over him as if trying to determine if the person before her was indeed Yuwen Yao.
Could it be that Yuwen An is faking it?
But no, the person in front of me is Yuwen Yao.
Having spent so much time with Yuwen Yao, she knew every single one of his characteristics so clearly.
The courtyard was crowded with people. Nan Fenghuang wanted to go forward, but Yuwen Yao's men had already stepped forward and blocked them from entering.
"I'm sorry, everyone. This is a family matter of Bei Rong. I know you have suffered. I will send someone to take you back immediately."
Yuwen Yao ignored Xie Lingqin's gaze and instead looked at Nan Fenghuang and the others.
"Your Highness, are you sure?"
Xuanyuan spoke in disbelief, his voice a question.
Yuwen Yao's expression was indifferent; at this moment, it was as if the entire world had cooled down before him. "Yes, Prince Xuanyuan, please leave."
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