Xiao Xian felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
Even if he really is a dragon, he must be a blind dragon with water in his brain.
Kangdi raised his hand and held his shoulder tightly.
Everything is self-explanatory!
"Your Majesty, the King of Zhongshan requests an audience."
The secret guard's report came from outside.
Emperor Kang guessed that it must be because of the marriage between Rong Yehua and Xiao Xian. He thought that although Qu Li was smart, her identity was too sensitive and she was not suitable to be Xiao Xian's future queen.
Rong Yehua is the great-granddaughter of King Zhongshan, and King Zhongshan is loyal. The marriage between the two can be said to be a strong alliance.
The next step depends on how Qu Li quells the rumors in the capital that are unfavorable to Xiao Xian.
"I will enter the palace now."
Emperor Kang gave Xiao Xian a few more instructions and told Imperial Physician Tang to take good care of Xiao Xian. Then he got on the imperial sedan chair and hurried back to the palace.
Qu Li and Feng Yi returned to Wenzhaoyuan, thinking that Bai Ruowei and Changle had already gone back, but Qiao Zi told her that they had both drunk sobering soup and had been waiting for her for a long time.
A warm feeling welled up in her heart, and she hurried to the guest room where Changle had stayed in Wenzhaoyuan before.
"Li'er, are you okay?"
"It's okay, Xiao Xian is fine too." Qu Li could tell at a glance that Changle was still worried about Xiao Xian, so she told her everything without waiting for her to ask.
"I'm glad you're okay!" Changle's uneasy heart finally settled down.
"Li'er, the rumors in the capital city about King Chen not being a dragon are getting more and more intense. How do you deal with it?" Bai Ruowei showed her concern.
Because Xiao Qi and Xiao Xian were usually close, and Bai Ruowei was engaged to Xiao Qi, she was worried about Xiao Qi and asked a question.
The atmosphere became heavy as rumors started to spread again.
"Li'er has always been smart, there must be a way." Changle was extremely confident in Qu Li.
"There is indeed a way, but I still need to do further testing."
This rumor certainly cannot be groundless.
Qu Li thought that since he was going to investigate, he might as well find out thoroughly.
"If you need our help, just tell me." Changle patted her chest, looking like a real chivalrous woman.
"I really need your help."
It is very simple to test the DNA of Kangdi and Xiao Xian, but it is very difficult to obtain the samples.
Kangdi had experienced too many bad things before, and he was now very suspicious and wary of everyone. It was almost harder than climbing to the sky to get his samples.
"Hurry up and tell me."
Changle is now impatient and wants to show off his magical powers.
"To verify whether they are father and son, we need to test the samples."
“What is a test sample?”
Bai Ruowei and Changle said almost in unison.
Qu Li briefly explained to them what a test sample is, as well as some basic common sense about DNA.
Bai Ruowei is knowledgeable and she is used to drawing inferences from one instance.
After thinking for a moment, she frowned and said, "Li'er, according to what you said, if Changle and King Chen were to take this test, how similar would they be?"
"Emperor Kang and the Grand Princess are siblings from the same father and mother. Changle and Xiao Xian are cousins, and the DNA similarity between them can reach 12.5%."
"Then we can test Changle and King Chen first."
Changle was also eager to try, "Li'er, is this test difficult? Can I take a look and learn more?"
Various surgical instruments in the 22nd century are made very compact and can cope with many harsh environments such as wars.
Just like the pocket-sized CT machine used to perform brain tests on the Empress Dowager, the equipment for DNA testing is not large and will not cause much of a stir when it is used.
"Yes, it's not difficult to get Xiao Xian's sample." Qu Li was thinking about whether to meet Guangping.
"I'm going to see my seventh cousin and bring back samples on the way!" Changle looked like a female general going to war at this moment, and her eyes were as bright as stars.
Bai Ruowei teased her, "If you had a tail right now, it would definitely stick up high."
Changle pursed his lips and said, "Speaking of tails, I actually miss Goudan and Hudan."
Qu Li smiled and said, "When you come back, I'll show you them."
"real?"
"One hundred percent true!"
"Then I'll go over now."
After Changle said this, he ran out.
Bai Ruowei was stunned, and it took her a long time before she and Qu Li burst into laughter.
"Ruo Wei, how are you and your mother doing lately?"
Bai Ruowei's face was filled with melancholy. "To say I'm not sad would be a lie! But I think my mother has gained some weight after the divorce. It's true that a happy heart makes a happy body!"
"If you need any help, just ask."
"Don't worry! I won't be polite to you, nor will I deliberately hide anything from you."
The two drank tea and chatted.
After Feng Yi came over, Bai Ruowei said goodbye and left.
"Please arrange two people to keep an eye on Bai Ruowei. I have a feeling Bai Zhonghe might not give up."
"Okay, don't worry."
As long as it is something Qu Li cares about, he will arrange it for her.
She leaned in his arms, and heard his steady and strong heartbeat in her ears. She suddenly felt that the years were peaceful and quiet.
Bai Ruowei was happy today and drank a little too much.
Even after drinking the hangover soup, my head still hurts.
She leaned against the wall of the carriage, pressing her fingers lightly against her forehead.
"Why is it so noisy?" She lifted the curtains and looked outside.
"It seems to be Lord Bai. He is kneeling outside the door, and many people are discussing something."
Bai Ruowei frowned fiercely.
She had just told Qu Li that everything was peaceful after the divorce.
Unexpectedly, Bai Zhonghe came and caused trouble so soon.
"Hui Niang, I know I hurt your heart and made you sad. Please give me another chance!"
Bai Zhonghe was in tears and spoke with great sincerity.
Those who did not know the truth were accusing Mrs. Bai of not following the Three Obediences and Four Virtues. Divorce was already unprecedented, and she even humiliated Bai Zhonghe in such a way.
When Bai Ruowei heard these heart-wrenching words, her face turned cold.
She got off the carriage, and her calm and cool aura made Bai Zhonghe's heart beat wildly.
"Ruo Wei..."
"Master Bai, what did you do earlier? Do you need me to explain it to everyone in front of so many people?"
Bai Zhonghe narrowed his eyes.
Is it really true that those who are close to vermilion will be redder, and those who are close to ink will be blacker? Bai Ruowei had never been so sharp before.
It's true that after being with Qu Li for so long, even the aura around him has changed.
"Ruo Wei, no one in this world is perfect. Killing someone is not enough. You can't really encourage your mother to never forgive me for the rest of her life, right?"
Bai Zhonghe's words instantly changed the attitude of those who blamed Mrs. Bai, and they all started to accuse Bai Ruowei of being unfaithful and unfilial.
Bai Ruowei pinched her fingers hard.
I don't know if it was because she drank too much or was angry, but her forehead was buzzing violently...
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