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Hall of Eternal Life, Buddha Hall.

Since the winter, the empress has often summoned the imperial physician, her body is tired, and she has been disrespectful to Buddhist rituals for a while.Today she is the same as in the past, after bathing and burning incense, wearing plain clothes and hair, kneeling in front of the statue of Avalokitesvara with benevolent brows and benevolent eyes.

The Buddhist beads on the wrist were given to Xiao Mo, and no new ones have been added. Put your hands together, close your eyes, and silently recite the Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra.

There is a futon at the side and rear, and a man in brocade clothes kneels on it, chanting sutras devoutly in the same posture as the empress.

After reciting it once, the Empress said, "Have you verified it?"

The man in brocade clothes put his hands on his knees and replied: "Report to Your Majesty, it has been verified."

The empress let out a breath, and slowly opened her eyes.These eyes don't see the turbidity that old people often have, but there is a sharpness hidden in the calm and clear, with a majesty that is not angry and majestic.

"What did Rong An do?" she asked.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it has been verified that Princess Rong'an bought a woman who looked like the second wife of the Mei family in Pingkang Fang half a year ago. Send it to the mansion. Five days ago, Henan Prince Xiao Yan entered the capital, and Hongying jumped into the lake disguised as the second wife of the Mei family. The son jumped into the water to save people in desperation, but was assassinated by her."

The empress was silent for a moment, and continued to ask: "Where is that maidservant now? Where did Ah Yue and the others find out?"

"Hongying has been missing since that night." The man replied, "The steward who brought her into the mansion was found out on the third day after the incident, and committed suicide the next day."

"Suicide in fear of crime?" The empress grasped the word, "Ah Yue and his daughter-in-law are not such careless people."

The man paused, and said: "The man is in slavery, and the Henan Palace will deal with it after his death. The body... has not been seen."

According to the law of the Dali Dynasty, if a servant made a mistake, the master had the right to kill him without going through a court trial.

The steward was both a clue and a witness.

If he has no use value, it means that there are other clues, and he does not need to testify.

……

At noon this day, the family gathered in Xiao Yan's room for lunch.Xiao Yan sat on the bed, and the others sat around the table.

"It's been a long time since I've been able to eat meals made by my mother. It's been a blessing in disguise these few days." Xiao Yan leaned against the head of the bed, watching the young servant put the young couple in front of him. Prepared meals come over.

"If you want to eat, your mother and I can make it for you." Zuo Qiuyue put Xiao Mo on the chair customized for her, and looked back at Xiao Yan, "There's no need to resort to trickery."

Xiao Yan choked when he heard the words, and smiled bitterly with shame: "Father, I was in a hurry... I was careless."

Although the maid who assassinated him knew martial arts, she was limited to simple fist and kick skills.Normally, there would be no chance to get close to him at all.

"Mother, Dad, don't worry, I didn't hurt the vitals, it's just a minor injury, and I'll recover soon." While Mei Zhixue was bending over to help him fill the soup, she whispered to her, "You Don't worry either."

Mei Zhixue glared at him.

All in one room, when others can't hear?

"You have been going smoothly since you were a child, and it is not a bad thing to suffer a loss." Fourteen said, "I hope this time you will remember that for the same setback, it is enough to suffer once."

"I remember, mother." Xiao Yan replied obediently, "I will definitely remember it in my heart and remind myself from time to time."

"Mother." After he finished speaking, he looked at the food in front of himself, and then at the food in front of Fourteen and the others. Compared with the two, his food was obviously mediocre, "I want to eat yours."

That's hot pot!

"Don't think about it for the time being." Fourteen refused mercilessly, "When the body is healthy, we can talk about eating spicy food."

"Zhixue made the soup for you specially, with medicinal herbs for nourishing body and qi, drink it well." She shouted, "Zhixue, come over for dinner."

Mei Zhixue lowered her head to hide her smile, and replied, "Understood, aunt."

She pushed the soup in front of Xiao Yan: "Drink it."

Then they walked to the table and sat down to enjoy hot pot together.

Xiao Yan drank two sips of the medicinal soup, and couldn't help but look at the steaming copper pot again, feeling that his mouth was even more bitter.

"father……"

"It's useless for you to call me." Zuo Qiuyue put the hot mutton into fourteen bowls, "Heal your illness obediently, and eat when you are well."

"Oh……"

"Brother, be good." Xiao Mo sat facing Xiao Yan, although he could not speak much, but he understood the meaning of the conversation just now.So he picked up the special small bowl and drank the hot milk, then looked at Xiao Yan to coax him.

There were still a few drops of milk hanging from her mouth, as if she was saying silently: Look, I am eating my own food obediently, and I must be obedient.

"Ah Jin is such a good boy." Fourteen poured some more milk into her small bowl, "Brother wants to learn from you."

Mei Zhixue was facing Xiao Yan from the side, so Xiao Yan clearly captured her lowering her head and shaking her shoulders.

"My lord, my concubine, there are people from the palace." Xiao Wu came in from the outside, breaking the peaceful atmosphere in the room.

Everyone in the room looked at him.

"What's the matter?" Zuoqiu Yue asked.

"It only said that His Majesty summoned the prince, but did not explain the reason." Xiao Wu replied.

"When?"

"The servant who came over said, immediately."

"I see, let's prepare the horse."

"Yes."

"It's okay, you guys continue to eat." Zuo Qiuyue got up, finished speaking to Fourteen, and then looked at A-Feng, "A-Feng, Dad has something to go out. You eat obediently, and after eating, go back to take a nap with your mother .”

Fourteen sent Zuo Qiuyue outside the door: "Is your Majesty looking for you because of Ah Yan?"

"Probably."

Fourteen pursed his lips slightly. They had just collected enough clues when someone came from the palace, so fast!

Zuo Qiuyue took the cloak from the servant, put it on her body, and faced Shisi to let her tie his belt.

"It seems that our deduction is correct." Fourteen said.

All the collected clues point to one person—Princess Rong'an Zuo Qiumin.Originally, Fourteen was still wondering whether this time was the same as last time, Princess Rong An was just a scapegoat pulled out by the people behind it.

But now, it seems that there is no need to doubt it.

The empress gave them the answer directly.

"Your Majesty probably wants to protect her." She continued.

"What do you think?" Zuo Qiuyue held her hand.

Pros and cons can be weighed in everything, but this matter concerns Xiao Yan, Shisi will not weigh pros and cons.

"...Let's look at His Majesty's attitude first." Fourteen said, "Fortunately, Ah Yan's injury is not serious."

……

After lunch, Shisi took Xiao Mo back to take a nap. After the servants cleaned up the room, Xiao Yan's medicine was ready.

"Drink the medicine." Mei Zhixue stirred the medicine juice with a spoon, feeling that the temperature should be about the same, before serving it to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan drank it all in one gulp, and frowned after taking away the medicine bowl: "It's so bitter."

"Good medicine tastes bitter." Mei Zhixue took out a plate of candied fruit from the small drawer beside her, and handed it to Xiao Yan, "One is included."

Xiao Yan took a look, but didn't reach out: "This is too sweet, I don't like eating too sweet things."

"Then what do you want?" Mei Zhixue knew that he was playing tricks on purpose, so she didn't expose it, and just followed him to see what he was going to do.

"There is a good way." Xiao Yan said.

"what?"

"Come here and I'll tell you."

Mei Zhixue put down the plate of candied fruit, and leaned over suspiciously: "What should I do..."

"You!" Her almond eyes widened.

After reacting, he immediately wanted to push him away, but he heard Xiao Yanhan's muffled groan in his throat.

Mei Zhixue didn't dare to move immediately.

She was held in Xiao Yan's arms, spinning around.