The Qi Mansion was burned down, just like the letter, leaving no evidence.
This incident seems like a coincidence but it makes sense because it was a group of people who rushed in and burned it.
Even though Qi Xiu had done all the good things before, such as killing foreign enemies and saving the people, which seemed to be what the people wanted, not everyone liked him, and his identity as a man was criticized.
Once someone takes the lead, the group of dissatisfied people will find an opportunity to jump out.
In the end, those who were caught were ordinary people, because the people who had started the commotion had already fled. In the chaos, the mansion was set on fire.
Someone is deliberately stirring up trouble.
All the ministers in the court understood this truth, and it was impossible for Emperor Xuan not to know it.
But... in the end she still let Qi Xiu die.
Fengming had the upper hand at this time, but Emperor Xuan chose to side with the Third Princess' faction. It can only be said that there was something more important than this battle, so Emperor Xuan gave up Qi Xiu and turned to negotiate peace with the Kingdom of Yue.
This absurd verdict ended with Qi Xiu's death, and most people did not object.
To those who didn't know the inside story, Qi Xiu's fate was entirely his own fault, and there was solid evidence of treason.
If they were not afraid of being exposed, why would the letters be destroyed by the people of Yue?
If it wasn't treason, then why would the people burn down the mansion?
These seemingly reasonable but actually absurd reasons actually killed Qi Xiu.
Chu Yan chose to lurk beside Feng Jinlin because it was Feng Jinlin who was in charge of Qi Xiu's case. She happened to find that since Qi Xiu's case was closed, people related to the case have disappeared one after another.
After hearing all this, Wutong shook his head and sighed:
"Poor General Qi..."
She raised her head and looked at Fei Wan, who was sitting at the table playing chess.
"What are your plans for the next step, Your Majesty?"
Fei Wan held the chess piece, but put it down and moved the black piece out of the chessboard.
"It will be announced tomorrow that Ling Wu has angered the Emperor and will be ordered to commit suicide by white silk."
Wutong's eyes widened: "Your Majesty, what does this have to do with Master Ling Wu?"
The corners of Feiwan's lips were slightly curved.
"So you have another mission, to protect Ling Wu for me."
He had to kill Ling Wu and protect him at the same time.
Wutong quickly understood Fei Wan's intention. Ling Wu faked his death in order to warn Feng Jinlin.
"Then you will attend court this morning..."
"Let's also spread the news that the morning court session will resume. It will be held in three days."
…
Three days later,
It was the familiar palace again. Wutong served tea to Feiwan, but still couldn't help asking questions.
"Your Majesty, do we really not have to do anything?"
Not late, drinking tea calmly,
"Yes, follow me to court."
Unlike previous court sessions, several important figures were absent this time.
Gu Ruozhao is not here.
Feng Jinlin is not here either.
Several court officials that Fei Wan was familiar with did not show up either. The atmosphere at court for the first time since then was somewhat different from before.
"If you have something to say, please report it. If you have nothing to say..."
Wutong looked around and said the same words as usual.
But this time he was interrupted midway through his conversation.
"I am late."
Feng Jinlin's voice came from outside the hall, and then she stepped into the hall and stood in the center.
She did not avoid everyone's gaze at all, and raised her head to look directly into Fei Wan's eyes.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Having said that, she doesn't look like she's asking for forgiveness at all.
Even though Wutong was prepared, he was still surprised by Feng Jinlin's actions.
She scolded Fei Wan:
"How dare you! You are disrespecting His Majesty by holding a weapon before the Emperor. Regent, are you planning a rebellion?"
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