Empress Dowager Wei took a sip of tea, feeling somewhat calmer: "What you say makes sense. Even if Xiao Yanchu has caught a cold, judging by the time, he should be back in a day or two. If it's not successful by tomorrow, have someone withdraw him."
Once Xiao Yanchu returns, she has no confidence that she can kill Xiao Bingyi right under his nose.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The following day, the Regent Prince suddenly appeared at the court meeting, surprising Xiao Chenyi and all the ministers.
Xiao Chenyi forced a look of surprise on his face: "Your Majesty, when did you return to the capital? Why didn't you inform me so I could personally welcome you?"
Xiao Yanchu replied calmly, "Upon hearing that the young prince of the Regent's Palace had been assassinated, I returned ahead of schedule. Fortunately, I managed to save him in time."
"What?! The Crown Prince has been assassinated? How come I didn't know about this? Guards!" Xiao Chenyi hurriedly shouted.
"No need for Your Majesty's troubles, I have brought the assassins with me." Xiao Yanchu clapped his hands, and a guard led in three assassins.
"I will hand them over to Your Majesty for processing. I hope Your Majesty can give me an explanation."
Xiao Chenyi clenched his fist: "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will give you an explanation. Guards, take the assassin away and interrogate him thoroughly!"
After the assassin was taken away, Xiao Chen also composed himself: "Your Majesty, you went to the border of Bei Li this time and made Bei Li retreat without losing a single soldier. This is truly a blessing for the Great Chu Kingdom. Tonight, I will hold a celebration banquet for Your Majesty."
After the court session, Li Yuansheng stood respectfully before Xiao Yanchu: "Regent, His Majesty requests that you come to the Imperial Study for a discussion."
Xiao Yanchu nodded and went to the Imperial Study.
Xiao Chen also hurriedly stood up to greet him: "Royal brother, please sit down. You've worked hard this time."
Xiao Yanchu sat down and asked calmly, "What is it, Your Majesty?"
Xiao Chen also gestured to Li Yuansheng to hand the letter from Bei Li to Xiao Yanchu: "Your Majesty, this is a letter from Bei Li that was sent not long ago. They hope to form a marriage alliance with Da Chu and exchange it for lasting friendship between the two countries."
"What is His Majesty's opinion?" Xiao Yanchu asked, glancing at the imperial edict.
“Princess Yaolan, whom the Northern Li has sent for a marriage alliance, is the Northern Li Emperor’s most valued younger sister. This shows that the Northern Li is indeed sincere in negotiating peace, and I think it is feasible,” Xiao Chenyi replied.
"Since His Majesty has already made his decision, let's proceed as His Majesty wishes. I have other matters to attend to at my residence, so I'll take my leave now." With that, Xiao Yanchu stood up and left.
After Xiao Yanchu left the imperial study, Xiao Chenyi slammed the imperial book in his hand to the ground and stared intently at Xiao Yanchu's back.
"One day, I will take back everything that belongs to me and let Xiao Yanchu know who the true emperor of Great Chu is!"
Li Yuansheng hurriedly picked up the imperial letter, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, please take care of your health."
At this moment, Empress Dowager Wei looked on in disbelief in Cixi Palace.
"What did you say? Xiao Yanchu captured the assassin who tried to kill the prince?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, at today's court assembly, the Regent handed over all these assassins to His Majesty," Shuangxi replied, kneeling on the ground.
"Wasn't he sick? How could he have appeared in Yanyang and saved the Crown Prince!" Empress Dowager Wei was somewhat flustered. Would Xiao Yanchu know that she was the one who sent people to do it?
"Go, go quickly and call the Emperor over." Empress Dowager Wei felt a throbbing pain in her temples.
Xiao Chen also rushed over: "Your son greets Your Majesty."
"Yi'er, there's no need for such formalities. Your mother has something to discuss with you."
After Empress Dowager Wei recounted the events, Xiao Chenyi was only slightly surprised before calming down: "Mother, since they are assassins, it's common for them to commit suicide in prison, so don't worry."
Empress Dowager Wei said, "That may be true, but I still feel that things are not so simple. Xiao Yanchu dared to entrust people to you, so he may have some other tricks up his sleeve."
"Mother, all he wants is an explanation. We just need to give him an explanation."
Empress Dowager Wei said nothing more, hoping it would be so, but she still had a vague sense of unease in her heart.
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