Thinking of this, Yun Chuwei glanced at Xie Xuan standing opposite her.
I saw him with his head down, seemingly lost in thought.
Xie Xin sensed something was off between the two, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.
She moved closer to Yun Chuwei, nudged her with her elbow, and whispered, "I'm asking you a question, why are you looking at him like that?"
Yun Chuwei withdrew her gaze and said softly, "It's nothing. How could we possibly guess His Majesty's thoughts?"
Xie Xin scoffed: "I might believe it if others said it, but do you think I'd believe it if you said it!"
Who is Yun Chuwei? She's the one who sent her to seize the throne.
This person suddenly tells you that you can't guess what His Majesty is thinking.
Are you kidding me?
Yun Chuwei remained noncommittal, simply smiling: "We've seen the excitement, it's time to go back, let's go!"
After saying that, she reached out and took Xie Xuan's hand.
Although Xie Xuan was somewhat absent-minded, he obediently followed her away.
Xie Xin didn't say anything more and followed the two back.
-
News of the Empress and the Crown Prince's deaths spread that very day.
The discovery of witchcraft items in the Eastern Palace and the Empress's Palace led His Majesty to order the punishment of the Crown Prince and Empress Wang, causing news of their rebellion to spread throughout the capital in an instant.
For a time, people were filled with anxiety.
The next day, Emperor Tianqi summoned Yun Chuwei to the palace. He even asked her to bring Xie Xuan with her.
Upon hearing this decree, Yun Chuwei smiled helplessly.
"You've been wearing women's clothes for nothing these past few days!" Yun Chu said with a smile.
Although he was dressed as a woman, Xie Xin and Xie Sheng both recognized him.
Now, the Tianqi Emperor also knows.
Perhaps only the old lady and her mother were fooled.
Xie Xuan didn't say much, but simply said gently, "So, I won't wear it today!"
He was wearing a blue and white casual suit, which made him look gentle and refined.
Yun Chuwei didn't say much, but simply took his hand and whispered, "Let's go, into the palace!"
Xie Xuan nodded and followed Yun Chuwei outside.
Xie Xuan remained silent throughout the journey.
After getting into the carriage, he sat next to Yun Chuwei, resting his head on her shoulder and holding her tightly, but still didn't say a word.
Yun Chuwei knew he had something on his mind, so she sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Xie Xuan, don't keep thinking about those things. It's all in the past, and the situation is completely different now."
Xie Xuan tightened his embrace around the person in his arms and said earnestly, "I'll try my best... to put them down as soon as possible..."
Yun Chuwei sighed helplessly and reached out to squeeze his hand: "So silly!"
-
After the two got off the carriage, they saw Huo Qingjue and Jiang Wanqiu.
The two of them were clearly waiting for Yun Chuwei at the palace gate.
Yun Chuwei glanced at the two of them and suddenly asked, "His Majesty has summoned you?"
Both of them shook their heads: "His Majesty previously instructed us to follow Lin Ji on his business. Now that the business is finished, it's time for us to return to your side and be at your disposal. This is also His Majesty's will!"
Yun Chuwei nodded slightly, then suddenly said, "Now that you're back by my side, does that mean you'll do whatever I ask?"
The two immediately nodded in agreement: "Of course!"
“His Highness Prince Xuan returned ahead of schedule without bringing my betrothal letter. You two need to go to Mount Xian and bring it back for me,” Yun Chuwei said.
The two were shocked, never expecting that Yun Chuwei would instruct them to do such a thing.
"Young Miss, this..."
Jiang Wanqiu hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.
He actually felt that they didn't need to make the trip.
After all, their primary task was to ensure the young lady's safety.
Huo Qingjue shared the same thought.
Seeing that the two hesitated to speak, Yun Chuwei raised an eyebrow and asked, "What? You're unwilling?"
Both of them quickly shook their heads.
They were all assigned to Miss Yun by His Majesty, and they couldn't possibly refuse the tasks assigned to them by the young lady.
Huo Qingjue said, "Such a small matter, I can go by myself. I can ride at full speed and be back in no time..."
Yun Chuwei raised her hand, interrupting Huo Qingjue, and said slowly, "You two go together and come back together. There's no need to rush; take a carriage. You can bring someone you like too, have fun along the way, and treat it as a vacation!"
Huo Qingjue's lips twitched: "This... Miss, why do we have to go back and forth like this?"
Yun Chuwei's expression turned slightly cold as she slowly said, "Because this is my order. Or do you dare to disobey me?"
Huo Qingjue: ...
"Your subordinate wouldn't dare! Your subordinate will pack up and depart tomorrow!"
The two looked at each other, and finally compromised.
Yun Chuwei shook her head: "Let's set off today! Go prepare now, and we'll leave the city in half an hour!"
"This..." Huo Qingjue was puzzled.
Jiang Wanqiu pulled him back and whispered, "There must be a reason why Miss gave such an order. We'll just do as she says!"
Huo Qingjue also came to her senses.
The young lady in front of me has never been the kind of person to make trouble unreasonably.
Since such instructions have been given, there must be a reason why they must be given.
Huo Qingjue replied, "Your subordinate obeys."
After the two left, Xie Xuan, who was standing next to Yun Chuwei, spoke in a low voice: "Weiwei, are you trying to protect them both?"
Next, the matter of the Crown Prince's rebellion will enter the stage of reckoning.
Many people involved in this matter will be held accountable.
Yun Chuwei's intention in sending the two out at this time was all too obvious.
Yun Chu pursed her lips, looked at Xie Xuan, and instead of answering, asked, "You still hate them? You still want to kill them for revenge?"
Xie Xuan shook his head: "No."
In their previous lives, these two were nothing more than pawns and scapegoats.
The culprit is still sitting in the palace.
What's the point of him hating these two victims? There's absolutely no need.
Yun Chu breathed a slight sigh of relief and smiled, "Let's go, let's go to the palace!"
-
Soon, Yun Chuwei met Emperor Tianqi.
He sat behind his desk, looking rather unwell and utterly dejected.
He seemed to have aged considerably since the last time I saw him.
This was the first time she had ever seen Emperor Tianqi like this.
Yun Chuwei bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty."
"Get up!" Emperor Tianqi raised his hand, gesturing for her to rise.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yun Chuwei stood up.
"I heard that the Crown Prince led troops to the Marquis's residence yesterday? Did it frighten the old lady?" Emperor Tianqi asked.
Yun Chu smiled slightly: "Grandmother is doing well. She also asked me to convey her gratitude to the Fifth Princess who helped protect the Marquis's mansion!"
Emperor Tianqi nodded and then said, "Go back and tell the old lady that I will reward Xiao Wu, so she doesn't need to worry about it anymore."
"Your subject obeys the decree!" Yun Chuwei replied.
Emperor Tianqi did not continue this topic, but instead asked Huo Qingjue and Jiang Wanqiu.
"You sent Huo Qingjue and Jiang Wanqiu to Xianshan to retrieve your betrothal gifts?"
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