only……
Xie Lingqin was still somewhat puzzled. How could the Crown Prince know that there was a problem with the child in Consort Shu's womb?
She felt that Consort Shu wouldn't spread such rumors, and that only she, dressed as a man, and Elder Dong knew about it.
So, from another perspective, just how many spies does Yuwen Yao have in this palace?
The thought is terrifying!
As for the Flower Falling Palace...
At the time, Yuwen Yao only vaguely said that Yuwen Xian was courting death by choosing this place, but he did not mention the story behind the Flower Falling Palace.
We definitely need to ask about this properly later.
Thinking of this, Xie Lingqin stood up, and at the Empress's signal, stepped forward to help Xie Lingqin.
"Get out of my way, Xie Lingqin. Let me tell you, I will not be defeated. In front of everyone, I was bullied by the Prince Xian. The Emperor will definitely give me an explanation."
After experiencing endless despair, Xie Lingyu's face became distorted.
"Is that so?" Xie Lingqin sneered when no one was around, echoing Xie Lingyu's gloomy and sarcastic words. "Xie Lingyu, why don't you think about it? Perhaps, this is another opportunity that will push you to hell."
"Don't worry, I will be fine, and then I will watch you die." Xie Lingyu gritted her teeth, her face flushed.
"His Majesty has already left. Why are you still kneeling, sister? Get up quickly and take Prince Xian with you to the council hall." The Empress glanced at Xie Lingqin, walked up to Consort Lan, her voice gentle, her brows dignified and righteous.
Upon hearing this, Consort Lan finally composed herself and, with the help of her maids, slowly rose to her feet. Looking at the Empress, she forced a smile onto her pale face. "Your Majesty can rest assured, the Emperor dotes on my son and me, and will certainly not harm us."
The Empress smiled gently, “I also hope so. We are sisters in the harem, and I don’t want to see anyone get hurt. After all, my sister is very good at educating her son. Over the years, he has rarely made a mistake, unlike my son, who, even if he doesn’t make a mistake, does not win the Emperor’s favor.”
That's a really clever remark.
Every word was spoken softly, yet each tone possessed tension, completely captivating Consort Lan.
A classic case of cunning hidden in kindness.
Xie Lingqin had no choice but to look up and gaze in awe.
No wonder he was able to father a son like Yuwen Yao.
Genes are indeed an extremely profound and mysterious thing.
About half an hour later, a group of people appeared in the council hall.
Meanwhile, Xie Lingyu and Yuwen Xian had already changed their clothes.
General Xie was the last to arrive.
Upon entering the council hall, a thin layer of sweat was clearly visible on his forehead, and his handsome face was unusually solemn.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
"Stop with the greetings, let's get down to business." The Emperor waved his hand and went straight to the point.
"Father, daughter, daughter..." Xie Lingyu hurriedly walked towards General Xie while crying. Her pitiful appearance was truly heartbreaking.
However, no one expected, including Xie Lingyu herself, that she would be met with a heavy slap from General Xie when she raised her hand.
"You beast, how dare you call me father?"
This happened so fast that it caught everyone off guard.
After all, the Emperor was in charge in the palace. Even if General Xie was angry and wanted to put on an act, he shouldn't have hit him so hard.
Because Xie Lingyu was knocked to the ground, bright red blood immediately flowed from the corner of his mouth.
"Father..." Xie Lingyu himself was incredulous and speechless.
"Your Majesty—" General Xie glared coldly at Xie Lingyu before looking at the Emperor and then kneeling down heavily. "Your Majesty, I beg you, please help me find my daughter."
General Xie's words caused a stir throughout the hall.
Not only Consort Lan, but also Yuwen Xian, the Empress, and even the Emperor himself, sat up abruptly, frowning as he looked at General Xie. "My dear minister, what did you say?"
General Xie pounded his head violently, overwhelmed with emotion, "Your Majesty, this Xie Lingyu is not my daughter."
What?
General Xie pointed at Xie Lingyu, glaring angrily, "You, you are not my daughter, who are you?"
"Father—" Xie Lingyu's eyes flashed with panic, and she shook her head vigorously. "Father, how could I not be your daughter? I am Xie Lingyu, I..."
"Smack."
Another slap landed, causing Xie Lingyu's other cheek to swell up as well.
"You bastard, I've heard everything from Eunuch Ni. How could I not know my daughter? She's no freak."
"Father, I...I...I..." Xie Lingyu was hit hard on a sore spot again, and this time all his strength was gone. His expression was panicked, but he still tried his best to explain, "I didn't, I didn't, Father, it's because...because..."
"Your Majesty..." General Xie then clasped his hands in a fist salute to the emperor, but in an instant, he burst into tears. "This woman is not my biological daughter. I only learned today, just before Eunuch Ni came to invite me, that she is not my daughter. My real daughter, Xie Lingyu, was switched by this woman ten years ago."
The Emperor was startled and abruptly stood up. "My dear minister, do you truly believe what you say?"
"Your Majesty..." General Xie was clearly also greatly shocked, and then looked at Eunuch Ni.
Then Eunuch Ni stepped forward, approached the Emperor, and whispered something in his ear.
The Emperor listened, his expression shifting between light and dark. After a moment, he glanced at General Xie and said in a deep voice, "Bring him here."
Having received the order, Eunuch Ni shouted towards the outside of the hall, "Bring that man from the Xiao family forward."
The announcements were made one after another.
Xie Lingyu, who had just been thinking of explaining something, suddenly seemed to lose all her strength when she heard the words "Xiao family," and sat down on the ground in a daze.
Consort Lan and Yuwen Xian were utterly humiliated.
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