The mistress of the Hou family went crazy after doting on concubines and killing their wives.

Chapter 231: Deposed Empress and Deposed Crown Prince

"Young Madam, it's about the Queen and the eldest princess." Qing Ming had long regarded Qin Wan as his own mistress. Knowing that Qin Wan had a close relationship with the Queen and the eldest princess, he did not avoid it.

Qin Wan followed him back to the study.

Seeing her come in, Xie Zhiyan said in a very gentle tone: "Sit down and talk. You have been standing for a long time just now. You must be tired."

Qin Wan glanced at him and sat down on the couch: "Qing Ming, tell me quickly."

"Today, someone from the palace passed on news to the Grand Princess's residence, saying that someone in the court impeached the Queen and the Crown Prince, and someone else handed in a petition demanding that the Crown Prince and the Queen be deposed."

Qin Wan stood up quickly: "What's the reason?"

"It is said that the prince disrespected Your Majesty and sneaked back to the capital without permission. On the way to investigating the case, he accepted bribes, bent the law for personal gain, raped women, and forced people to commit suicide. "Impossible!" Qin Wan's face turned pale when she heard this.

She knew Li Haoning's character very well and knew he would never do such a thing.

and many more.

Could it be that I used this same excuse in my previous life?
"Who participated?"

"The various tribes headed by Sun Guogong and Lu Chongshan."

Qin Wan turned her head to look at Xie Zhiyan: "Didn't the prince go with you to investigate the case? How come he was framed?"

Xie Zhiyan raised his hand, signaling her not to worry, and said to Qingming: "Anything else?"

"And the Queen Mother said that she had an affair with... with General Qin." Qing Ming glanced at Qin Wan.

Qin Wan's eyes widened: "Who?"

General Qin, isn’t he her uncle?
How can it be!

"They did have feelings for each other when they were young." Xie Zhiyan's words almost made Qin Wan drop her jaw.

"I never heard."

"You are too young." Xie Zhiyan looked at Qingming: "Anything else?"

Qing Ming immediately said, "Also, His Majesty is discussing with them, and no one else is here. The imperial guards have also received a secret order and are gathering in the Purple Palace awaiting orders to be deployed."

"The Queen is in the Grand Princess's Mansion?"

"They are all here, including the prince."

Xie Zhiyan looked at Qin Wan calmly: "This is all my plan. Sun Guogong and his men thought Yan Yunhe was dead and the Imperial City Department was in chaos. They caught the prince returning to the capital and not entering the palace, and took the opportunity to eliminate the queen and her son."

Qin Wan's eyes moved.

She was indeed anxious. She believed that Xie Zhiyan must have made some arrangements to come back, otherwise, he would not have risked his life twice.

"Are the Queen and the others safe?" This is what Qin Wan cares about most.

"Don't worry, Madam. We have people guarding outside the Grand Princess's mansion."

Qin Wan felt a little relieved.

Xie Zhiyan took a deep look at Qin Wan and said, "You can leave now."

Qingming took his leave and closed the door.

There were only two people left in the room, and the atmosphere suddenly changed.

"Qin Wan, I need to ask you a few serious questions. I hope you can answer them sincerely. Okay?"

The early summer sunshine was particularly dazzling. The light penetrated the stained glass window and fell on Xie Zhiyan, casting a layer of orange light. That handsome face with a serious expression struck Qin Wan's heart.

In the few short months she spent with him, she experienced life and death, and faced powerful enemies together. Every time she encountered a crisis, he was the first to appear and help her kill all the way. Seeing her mother's remains being abused in front of her mother's grave, she felt like she was falling into the abyss and almost wanted to follow her mother. It was he who gave her warmth and gave her hope of life.

All of this should not be achieved simply through a relationship of mutual benefit.

Her heart suddenly began to beat.

"Okay, ask." Qin Wan nodded.

"You hate not only the Lu family, but also the Xie family. You won't let go of the second branch of the Xie family and the old lady, right?"

Qin Wan didn't expect his first question to be this.

Could it be that he still cares about the bloodline of the Xie family and doesn't want her to kill him all?
She pondered for a moment and decided to be honest with him. If he stopped her, then their fate would be over.

"I had a nightmare after I fell into the water and passed out. It was also this dream that made me realize that my mother was murdered. And I found out that I was plotted after I married Xie Huaiyu. I took your position as the crown prince for Xie Huaiyu, but they eventually drank my blood and ate my flesh. Finally, I was forced to accept Yu Churong as my co-wife. In less than two years, I was murdered by them. And the place where I died was the abandoned warehouse yard where Yu Churong was imprisoned before."

"I am a vindictive person. But I know the difference between the important and the unimportant. When it comes to major issues, I know my limits."

Qin Wan stared at Xie Zhiyan after she finished speaking.

If she needs to punish the Lu family first, she can temporarily put aside her hatred for the Xie family, but in the end she will still let them reap what they have sown.

Xie Zhiyan didn't look surprised and nodded: "They have nothing to do with my mother's family. If you want revenge, it's easy. I'll help you."

Qin Wan was shocked: "You help me?"

"Because my mother and father raised me, I hate them just as much as you do."

Qin Wan opened her mouth.

"Second question. You should know now that the Xie family and the Lu family are minions of the Lu family. The goal of Duke Sun and the Lu family is to support the heir of the aristocratic bloodline to the throne. They will spare no effort to eliminate all people and forces that hinder them. The first to bear the brunt are the queen and the prince. And I also have a deep hatred. My goal is to destroy Duke Sun and the Lu family, because they have killed my relatives. To be enemies with them is to be the winner and the loser. If the girl chooses to be with me, it may be a disaster. Girl, have you thought it through?"

Qin Wan was really shocked this time.

"You have a grudge against them for killing your relatives? Did they plot to kill Duke Wen of Jin? But Duke Wen of Jin has always been neutral. It was after Lu became the successor that they became Lu's minions because of their relationship with Concubine Lu. Could it be that Duke Wen of Jin hindered them?"

"My father's death was caused by Lu Jinshu, and his goal was to take over the position of Marquis."

Qin Wan nodded: "I hadn't married yet at that time, but I also thought about it."

She was talking about things from her previous life.

He suddenly reacted and glanced at Xie Zhiyan nervously, but he didn't notice anything.

Qin Wan said quickly: "My nightmare also includes my grandmother's family. They...all died tragically in the end. Especially my uncle..."

As he spoke he began to choke up.

Xie Zhiyan handed over a white silk handkerchief. Qin Wan was stunned for a moment, then took it and wiped away the dizziness from the corners of her eyes.

"So, you also understand that this is not a matter within the mansion, but a power struggle in the court. You helped the eldest princess to divorce, not just because you felt sorry for her, right?"

"Yes. I know that without power, I can't fight against these people. So..."

Qin Wan calmed down and met Xie Zhiyan's gaze: "I am willing to join hands with the prince to fight against them, even if it means dying together with the prince. If the prince is not afraid, then neither am I!"

Xie Zhiyan's black eyes trembled.

The girl's slender waist was straight and her eyes were firm.

He originally wanted to say that she didn't have to show up and he would avenge her.

But at this moment, he actually became greedy and wanted to go through fire and water with her, even if it meant life and death.

He said hoarsely: "Well, let's go to the Grand Princess's Mansion together."