"Come on, I'll take you two for a walk ahead."
Wei Shuyi had been in the palace for so many years that even when the Imperial Guards saw her walking towards the front hall, no one dared to stop her.
In a side hall of the palace, the Minister of Rites was caught off guard when a palace maid brought out egg yolk pastries; the man was the emperor's brother-in-law.
They already had certain privileges when having lunch during the grand court assembly on ordinary days.
But after eating just one egg yolk pastry, Lord Wei's stomach couldn't take it anymore.
The head maid in the Empress's palace was afraid that Lord Wei wouldn't need to use the latrine and would be able to hold it in, so she added a larger dose of medicine.
While Long'er was still discussing what to do, the Minister of Rites, who had been arguing with her in the court and started the fire, ran out clutching his stomach.
"I want to eat egg yolk pastries at the Grand Assembly next time too." The girl in the python robe pouted, showing that she was being competitive again today.
Lan Tingche nodded and said:
"I'll pack some for you next time and keep it warm at the Imperial Kitchen. Theirs is too sweet; you don't like it."
"OK."
While the two were figuring out how to make delicious egg yolk pastries, Long'er suddenly heard a breathy voice calling her.
"Long'er, Long'er." The little girl whispered the girl's name as she lay by the side hall door.
"Huo Xiaolong!" Da Ni'er wasn't so polite and called him by his full name right away.
Huo Xiaolong frowned, looking at his girlfriend who was grinning at him with her big teeth. He rubbed his head and realized he should have just given the Empress's token to her.
She stretched out her hand and waved it outside, signaling the two of them to leave the palace quickly.
As a result, Hou Xiangxiang shook her head at herself, and sat down with Da Nier at the entrance of the side hall, looking like door gods.
"Attend court." Lu Kai's voice came through.
Tell the officials to return to court.
While they were turning left to go to the main hall, Huo Xiaolong approached the young ladies and said:
"You two, hurry home! What are you doing here? Why are you so disobedient?"
“We came to see you settle things,” said Da Ni’er.
Before they could talk for long, Huo Xiaolong and his entourage entered the main hall.
This time, the man on the dragon throne had red eyes, as if he had been crying.
"Your Majesty, we have both witnesses and physical evidence. We request that Your Majesty thoroughly reinvestigate this old case."
Lan Tingche, positioned below, bowed to Yuwen Xuanhong and made his request.
Grand Tutor Xu gave the Emperor a reassuring look, then stepped out from the ranks of civil officials, removed his official hat, knelt in the main hall, and said in a firm and resounding voice:
"The Marquis of the Southwest needs to clear your parents' name; there's no need to make things difficult for the Emperor."
“Back then, I personally carried out the framing and slander. I have failed Your Majesty’s trust and beg Your Majesty to punish me.”
Huo Xiaolong squinted, not looking at Xu Taifu, but staring intently at Yuwen Xuanhong.
The man's hands trembled slightly; he wanted to say something, but the words wouldn't come out.
Lan Tingche looked at Grand Tutor Xu. Everyone present knew who was instigated back then, but that couldn't be said.
If the Emperor is convicted today, then prepare for a bloody battle.
"Since that's the case, Grand Tutor Xu, then explain everything that happened back then. Tell us clearly how you forced the late emperor to abdicate, how you harmed the crown prince, and every single one of these things, in front of the emperor!"
Lan Tingche was dressed in a dark red official robe today, with a white cloth tied around his forehead, and his tone was stern and fierce.
What can we do?
It would be fine if someone else took the blame, but it happened to be Grand Tutor Xu, the emperor's personal attendant.
He was taught from childhood, and those who watched him grow into a prince and eventually rebel were his close associates.
He probably remembers every single detail better than the emperor himself.
Yuwen Xuanhong is really willing to spend money.
Grand Tutor Xu knelt in the main hall, looked at Yuwen Xuanhong, and was about to say something when he was interrupted by a commotion outside the hall.
"Look around, who dares to force His Majesty to reopen old cases today?"
The main hall was surrounded by a group of people dressed as eunuchs. Da Ni'er and Hou Xiangxiang, who were sitting at the door, had been pulled back to the palace by the Empress early on.
The palace is currently in complete chaos.
Not just the main hall.
The same goes for the imperial harem.
Inside Shuyi Palace, there were unusually many people, perhaps because the Empress Dowager wanted to send someone to capture Xiao Lanhua to put pressure on Xiao Lanyi.
A group of people dressed as eunuchs barged in.
It's purely about overwhelming them with sheer numbers.
"Your Majesty, you go first. Qingman and I will cover the rear."
Qingsong shielded the woman in armor tightly, and Qingman nodded in agreement.
But Xiao Lanhua didn't move. This group of people was obviously coming for her. With so many people, what use were two little maids?
--bite
The long sword was drawn.
Xiao Lanhua stood before the crowd in full armor, the tip of her sword pointed at the rebels, and with a cold laugh, said:
"Today, let them see the capabilities of the Xiao family's commander."
The Empress's palace was not far from here. When she heard the commotion from Consort Xiao's side, she quickly led her people over here.
They were sisters who had been in the same palace for over ten years. Although their relationship wasn't great, they couldn't just stand by and watch her die.
Especially since the two girls next to her were egging her on.
"Your Majesty, we'll be right back."
"Go back? What's the point of going back! Let's go together!"
Of the group, Da Ni'er was the happiest.
Great, now I can legitimately be a pervert again.
This was the first time Wei Shuyi had seen Xiao Lanhua fighting on the battlefield. This sister, who had been with her in the palace for more than ten years, was wearing a silver armor that shone brightly in the sun.
Even when surrounded by enemies, he showed no fear.
Her usually arrogant yet beautiful face was now splattered with a few drops of blood.
The woman drew and sheathed her knife with swift and agile movements.
Wei Shuyi sighed. No wonder the Emperor allowed her to enter the palace.
The figure resembles that of an old friend.
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