I'm a detective for Dongchang

When all doubts and suspicions were confirmed, Lu Xizhi easily accepted the truth and facts, feeling relieved.

"So, when Concubine De concubine risked her life to send you out of the palace safely, she chose..."

"Yes, when my mother learned that all the Xiao clan had died, she was completely disillusioned, but she loved me even more than her own life, so she tried her best to find the Zhenyuanhou's mansion, which is a family friend with my grandfather's family, and entrusted me to Zhenyuanhou, who is my current 'father'."

Yuan Yanxi closed his eyes and half-lyed on the bed. Lu Xizhi gently leaned over and clasped fingers with him, silently conveying his care and love.

"The fire that year was not an accident. Although she wanted to die, but because she couldn't let go of me, she wanted to die in Yong'an Palace, and if she had the chance, she would see me again. However, there was someone who couldn't tolerate her for a moment." He opened his eyes suddenly, they were as cold as ice, and the hatred in them was overwhelming.

"Chang Xinyue." Lu Xizhi said.

"That's right, it's Da Jin's empress."

"But at that time, my mother was doted on by thousands of people, and there was more than one person in the deep palace who hated her. How can I be sure that it is Chang Xinyue?"

Yuan Yanxi narrated another reason.

"Your Majesty, you have no regrets." Chang Xinyue reminded with a smile.

Qi Tianyin touched the black stones on the chessboard for a long time, and finally took them back: "This chess should not be played, I'm tired."

Seeing that he made up an excuse indiscriminately, Chang Xinyue chuckled again, refilled his tea and stood up to squeeze his shoulders.

"The queen's nature is not to be surprised by favor or humiliation. Now that the whole country is facing great difficulties, you can still maintain this calmness and composure. You really understand the general situation, which can make me feel at ease. I might as well dismiss the Sangong Sixth Court one day and leave you alone." Qi Tianyin joked, closing his eyes slightly.

Chang Xinyue was stunned for a moment, with pride and ambition in her eyes, but she shook her head: "The emperor must not make fun of the concubine, the concubine has been married to Da Jin since the day she and the emperor were married, and it is her duty to share the worries of the emperor." As she spoke, she seemed somewhat lonely.

"The empress makes an oath, it's true, what kind of promises will I make in the future?" Qi Tianyin murmured to himself, his gaze drifting away.

Chang Xinyue pinched his shoulders, and gradually pinched his arms. The fist he had been clenched all along loosened, and a piece of jadeite finger ring with a small half of the seal was in sight.

She felt a bit shy, and suddenly smiled again, and knelt down straight: "The concubine begged the emperor to spare the death penalty of Concubine De's younger sister."

"Xinyue, you..." Qi Tianyin's face suddenly changed, unexpectedly, the woman he had relied on the most pleaded for Xiao Jing'an.

"Your Majesty, De Concubine's sister used a fake jade seal to deceive the palace people and let her nephew go. It is for the righteousness of the family. In order to prevent the Emperor from being deceived, she wrongly killed Zhongliang Feige to pass on the letter. It is a loyalty to the emperor. What's more, there are rewards and punishments. The emperor punished her before she was rewarded. Such a loyal woman, even if the merits and demerits are equal, are not enough to be convicted of a felony." Touching, the emperor still has sister Jing An in his heart." Said, looking at his half-shake hand from the corner of his eyes.

Qi Tianyin was very surprised, looked at her for a long time, but finally sighed: "Xinyue, you should be jealous."

"My concubine is jealous." Chang Xinyue bit her lips and took a deep breath: "It would be a lie to say that I am not jealous at all, but my concubine would not like to see the emperor beside me, but my heart wanders away. If someone can win the emperor's heart and be considerate, my concubine will feel relieved." She sighed, as if she wanted to spit out all her love and hatred.

"Having said that, if I really spared a concubine who had the audacity to commit heinous crimes without knowing the law, wouldn't it be a big joke! In this way, I will have to kill more people to quell the chaos, and let me go back to the old way of the early years of my enthronement. How can I not be angry!?" Qi Tianyin suddenly broke out in pain.

"The concubine knows, and the emperor suspects that sister Ru Xia's child was killed by Concubine De. The emperor feels uncomfortable, but there were many people who went to visit Ru Xia that day, and it may not be the medicine given by Concubine De. After Ru Xia's health is better, it's not too late to ask about the situation that day." Chang Xinyue boldly said, looked at Qi Tianyin, and lowered her head.

"Hmph!" Qi Tianyin slapped the table and stood up.

"Who else is there besides her? Deliberately causing chaos in the harem, so that I can take this opportunity to send out the letter! But my child is gone. In her eyes, the Xiao family is more important than me! Don't ask!" Qi Tianyin clenched his fists and stood up, as if he had been touched by the words, "Lu Shun, go back to the palace! Empress, please leave."

Lu Shun didn't come, but a young eunuch answered. Before Chang Xinyue had time to say anything, the bright yellow figure had already left in a hurry.

After Qi Tianyin left, Chang Xinyue continued to kneel for a while, and then she straightened up when the palace maid next to her whispered softly, but there was no trace of resentment or grievance in her eyes, which had already been replaced by the triumph of trickery, that jealous sword was enough to kill a person.

"Qingdai, the willow-leaved peaches in the backyard are in full bloom, and the palace has neglected to take care of them. Today's weather is good, and I'm happy in my heart. Come with me to enjoy the garden."

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"Is this what you overheard?" Lu Xizhi asked.

Yuan Yanxi nodded, "That night, my mother was burned to death in Yong'an Palace, and I... was also stunned at that time, and was taken out of the palace. The next day, the news that Concubine De and the fifth prince were burned to death spread throughout the capital, and slowly spread to the entire Dajin. From then on...there are no news about Xiao Jing'an and Qi Yumo, God of War Xiao Nansheng, or the Xiao family in this world."

Lu Xizhi felt deeply angry and regretful, and accompanied by such emotions, a greater sense of distress rushed to his face, as long as he thought of his young age, he would lose his loved ones, and he would try to live with hatred for his enemies and the truth, until one day he would stand on a high ground and be able to kill his enemies with his hands.

"Jingming, you still have me." I will always be by your side.

Yuan Yanxi kissed his wife's lips and hugged her: "I have wanted to tell you all this countless times, but... I have already embarked on this bloody road of revenge. This road is full of thorns, dark and dangerous. I really don't want... I don't want you to be hurt in any way. I can't lose you. It's a pity."

Sensing his sudden panic and helplessness, Lu Xizhi hugged him silently, patted the man on the back, and reciprocated his affection firmly: "I will never be separated from you. Even if the future is dark, I will accompany you to tear through this big net with all your strength and welcome the light."

The two embraced tightly, feeling each other's heartbeat and deep love.

After a while, Lu Xizhi asked another question: "Where is the Marquis of Zhenyuan? You were brought into the palace that night, where did the Marquis go the next day?"

"My father and I have already made arrangements. Now Master Hou is going to the place where my uncle jumped off the cliff to pick up someone."

"Who?" She knew that this person must be very important, even an important witness who could reverse the case for the Xiao family.

"Su Guang!"