"The real murderers of your family should be the eunuchs of the imperial court."
"The reason why I was ousted when I came to power is because when the previous emperor was on the throne, the imperial power no longer existed."
"It has always been the eunuchs of the imperial court who have controlled the imperial court. The eunuchs who drove you all to death were also afraid that the imperial court would gain access to mechanisms, which led to the failure of their plan to evade imperial power."
Lin Xu spoke slowly. Some of the words were his guesses, but some of them were true.
For example, when the late emperor was in power, he was sidelined by Xue Rong.
Years of tyranny led to his betrayal and alienation from his relatives, coupled with the late emperor's obsession with beauty, it was not surprising that he would end up like this.
"Are my enemies the eunuchs?" Zhang Xingyun said with wide eyes.
"I am certain that there must be a eunuch behind him, but I am still investigating who it is, after all, it has been so long."
Lin Xu's words gave Zhang Xingyun hope.
He didn't dare to mess with the imperial power, and he didn't have the ability to mess with it.
But it's different if it's a eunuch.
No matter how great the power of an official is, it is still an official and will never be greater than imperial power.
"Zhang Xingyun, are you willing to work for me?"
"I promise you that if one day we find out the truth about the "Agency Gate Incident", you will definitely let your enemies be killed."
"I still say what I said, your ability should not be buried here, but should be used to benefit the people."
Zhang Xingyun raised his head and said in a deep voice: "What if the enemy of the common people is the Duke of Zhenguo?"
"Let's put it this way! Even without you, in my heart, Duke Zhenguo will definitely die."
"It's just another person killing him."
Lin Xu's face was calm. He didn't say this to win over Zhang Xingyun.
But it is.
Even though he was Xue Jingruo's biological father, he evaded the imperial power and held the emperor hostage to order the princes.
If we don't kill him, he will always be stained in this position.
Zhang Xingyun's body trembled and he kowtowed to Lin Xu: "Zhang Xingyun, a common man, please make the decision for the common people and give justice to the 147 members of my Zhang family!"
Lin Xu breathed a sigh of relief and raised the corners of his mouth.
From today on, Zhang Xingyun is considered to be under his command.
....
Zhengqing Palace.
Lin Xu, who returned to the palace, went straight here and found Xue Jingruo.
"Mother, I have come to say goodbye to you today."
"My heart is with the victims of the disaster, I have trouble sleeping and eating, and I want to go to the disaster area in person!"
Xue Jingruo looked at Lin Xu who was saluting below, and said with a serious expression: "Xu'er, the disaster area is difficult. You are the current emperor. Have you really decided?"
"The people are still suffering, and I really can't rest assured!" Lin Xuman said firmly.
"As expected of being raised by the Ai family, I'm very happy that you think of the Ai family so much."
"Go ahead! Be careful on the road," Xue Jingruo smiled slightly, her face full of relief.
"Thank you very much, mother, for making it possible. Without further ado, I will take my leave and get ready."
Lin Xu saluted and left Ningyuan Hall directly.
Xue Jingruo watched his leaving figure in silence, and then said lightly: "Do you understand now why the Ai family suddenly supported him?"
"The Ai family supports not the imperial power, not the Lin family, and certainly not Lin Xu, but the people of the world."
Xue Rong walked out from behind the screen with a complicated expression, looked at Xue Jingruo's determined face, and finally shook his head and sighed.
"Now that you have decided, I, the father, won't say anything."
"But if Lin Xu comes to power, the Xue family will be the first to be destroyed. I will never watch like this."
Xue Jingruo said: "This is your right, dad. You will not take action against Lin Xuai's family, as long as you do not involve innocent people."
"Anyone who dares to attack the people, the Ai family will not let him go!"
"Then you can let me go back to the Xue family now? Anwuwei has been rescued. It is difficult for Huo'er alone to support the family." Xue Rong said expressionlessly.
"No. Before the flood is solved, dad should just stay in the palace!"
"The Xue family and the Ai family will handle it. The Ai family promises that there will be no chaos in the Xue family before dad comes back."
"Come here, take Duke Zhen Guo down to rest!"
As Xue Jingruo's voice fell, the two maids took Xue Rong down directly.
"Qiu Wu, the Ai family will be staying at the Xue family recently. You must keep an eye on the Duke of Zhen. No one is allowed to visit without the Ai family's order."
"yes!"
Qiu Wu, who was wearing a red dress, bowed and retreated.
A maid came in from the door and saluted respectfully: "My Lady, a man named Xue Ruhuo came to the palace gate, claiming to be your second brother!"
"Let him in." Xue Jingruo said calmly.
After a while, Xue Ruhuo walked in and saw Xue Jingruo sitting there. As if he had found his backbone, he immediately knelt down and cried.
"Sister, you have to make the decision for me!"
"Anwuwei was rescued. Even if Xue Rulong doesn't help, he still beats me!"
"I originally wanted to come yesterday, but there are so many things going on at home that I can't hold on any longer."
"Sister, where is dad? Can you let dad go home?"
"Okay, as a man, it's not appropriate to cry and cry." Xue Jingruo shouted angrily, glaring at her and said: "Dad is recuperating behind. The imperial doctor said it's not suitable to blow the wind, so he can't go back for the time being."
"The Ai family has decided to go back to the Xue family to live for a while."
"Let's wait until we get home to discuss everything."
Hearing this, Xue Ruhuo's eyes widened and he said in surprise: "Sister, it's great that you want to come back in person."
"With sister here, I wonder if that guy Xue Rulong still dares to bully me."
For Xue Ruhuo, it would be better for her sister to come back than for her father to come back.
Because I will not be partial to anyone, nor will I scold him innocently because he is ignorant and unskilled.
On the other hand, his father has always been strict and would beat him and punish him at every turn, which made him feel very aggrieved.
Xue Mansion.
The news of Xue Jingruo's return quickly spread throughout the house, and everyone gathered in the front hall.
"See the Queen Mother!"
Xue Jingruo was sitting in the main seat, and there were dozens of people kneeling in the spacious hall. They were all the masters of various courtyards in Xue Mansion.
Although Xue Rong was not obsessed with beauty, he still had twelve wives and concubines.
There are many children, but most of them are still young.
The three brothers Xue Rulong, Xue Ruhuo and Xue Ruwen were responsible for the sons.
In addition to Xue Jingruo, there are two other daughters who are of marriageable age.
Their names are Xue Zi'er and Xue Bi'er respectively.
They are already engaged to the young masters of other ministers and will get married soon.
"Get back on your feet!" Xue Jingruo looked around at everyone below and said calmly: "Where are Xue Rulong and Xue Ruwen?"
"I would like to inform you that the third young master has gone out to attend a poetry recital. The eldest young master is practicing martial arts in the backyard and said he has no time to come over."
"Send someone to call Xue Rulong and tell him what the Ai family said."
Xue Jingruo looked ugly.
Putting aside her identity as the Queen Mother, even if she is the eldest sister, when she comes back, Xue Rulong has to come over to say hello.
He dared to ignore himself, he really didn't know the dignity of elders and younger ones.
After waiting for a while, Xue Rulong did not come. Instead, he went to call his servant and came back with a bruised face.
It goes without saying that everyone knows what's going on.
The servant sent to call Xue Rulong must have been beaten.
Xue Jingruo's face was gloomy and she said angrily: "Qiu Wu, bring Xue Rulong to the Ai family!"
"yes!"
Qiu Wu nodded and walked out expressionlessly.
"Steward, ask a doctor to take a look at the injured person. The Xue Mansion will bear all the medical expenses and give each person twenty taels of compensation!"
The servant who was beaten was still a little resentful in his heart, but when he heard Xue Jingruo's words, he was overjoyed and quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you for the gift."
The servants around him all looked envious when they saw him, and they were willing to get twenty taels for a beating.
I have long heard that the Queen Mother treated everyone equally when she was in the palace and would not look down on her servants.
Now that I see it, it is indeed well-deserved.
"Let me go, who are you riding on?"
"Asshole, you were just a sneak attack, otherwise I wouldn't be able to beat a woman."
"Let me go, I won't accept it!"
There was a roar, and then Xue Rulong, who had a bruised nose and swollen face, was carried in like a little chicken.
Everyone's eyes widened and they looked at Qiu Wu with shock.
They knew Xue Rulong's strength. Except for the guard commander Zhang Bailie, almost no one in the entire Xue Mansion was a rival.
But today, Xue Rulong was walked in with a thin woman holding her neck.
Those seemingly weak little hands were like iron pliers, no matter how hard Xue Rulong struggled, it was useless.
With a "bang", Xue Rulong was thrown to the ground, and Qiu Wu returned behind Xue Jingruo with an expressionless face.
It seemed like I had done a trivial thing.
Xue Rulong was about to get angry, but when he saw the person in the main seat, his expression suddenly changed and he said awkwardly: "Sister, you, you are back!"
"Xue Rulong, do you still think of me as a sister?"
Xue Jingruo stood up, her sharp eyes piercing Xue Rulong like a knife.
Xue Rulong's scalp was numb when he saw it, but he still said bravely: "No, it's not. I was practicing martial arts just now, and it was at a critical moment. If I stopped, I would easily go crazy."
"Really, then how are you doing well now?" Xue Ruruo snorted coldly: "Xue Ruhuo, lock Xue Rulong in the woodshed, and no one is allowed to be released without the Ai family's order."
"Yes, thank you sister!"
Xue Ruhuo's eyes lit up, she was standing up for herself.
Xue Rulong's internal energy has been blocked by Qiu Wu. Where can he resist, he will be taken away directly by Xue Ruhuo's people.
"From today on, the Ai family will live in the Xue family, and everything the Xue family needs can be sent to my room."
"Until dad recovers and comes back."
"Although Ai Jia has been away from home for more than ten years, you should know what kind of people Ai Jia is."
"Today Xue Rulong is disrespectful to his elders. The Ai family is a small punishment but a big warning. You'd better take it as a warning."
Xue Jingruo's phoenix eyes swept across the entire hall, and the entire hall was filled with majesty.
"I will obey your Majesty's will!"
How could the Xue family dare to resist? Let’s not talk about Xue Jingruo’s identity as the queen mother. Just because she is the daughter of the Xue family is enough to prove her status.
Moreover, when Xue Jingruo was at home, apart from the master, he was the only person who could enter and leave the study at will.
This is a treatment that even the three Xue Rulong brothers did not receive.
.....
The next day, a convoy of hundreds of people slowly drove out of the imperial city.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty went to court today and announced that you are in ill health and have been ordered to temporarily serve as a prisoner of the country."
"She went back to Xue's house yesterday and said she wanted to stay at Xue's house!"
Zhu Lian reported while driving the car.
After these two days of recovery, most of the Anwuwei people have recovered.
Since they had been exposed, Lin Xu simply asked them all to put on masks and go to the disaster area with him.
He didn't take Bai Ye with him. Firstly, he still needed someone to direct him when he came to the imperial city. Secondly, he was too popular recently.
Not only did he show his face in the court, but he also showed off his strength in front of many generals in the Mu family.
If you take him with you, even a fool will know that the emperor has left the palace.
Besides, he has always been in charge of the Jiuli Chamber of Commerce, so it would not be good to change people rashly.
With Zhu Lian and his former Anwuwei brothers, they are enough to deal with anything that happens on the road.
He himself is also a great master, so as long as he doesn't encounter land gods, he will basically not be in danger.
When they reunited with the large army, there were four land gods beside them.
Taking Bai Ye again is obviously a bit of a fuss.
After hearing Zhu Lian's words, Lin Xu's mind flashed that unparalleled figure.
Even though Xue Jingruo was a woman, even Lin Xu had to admire her in many things.
Just like this time, he left the imperial city.
Xue Rong was imprisoned again.
Both the Chaotang and the Xue family are leaderless.
She stood up without hesitation and carried two mountain-like burdens on her thin shoulders.
Lin Xu asked himself that he might not have that much courage.
According to his original idea, he just ignored the court.
This may seem a bit foolish and heartless, but it is the truth.
In the eyes of outsiders, he is still the puppet, and it doesn't matter whether he goes to court or not.
Anyway, the folds that came to him had already been reviewed and decided.
The last court meeting was just a formality.
But now that Xue Jingruo has stood up, it is naturally better, but if this happens, she may have a very difficult life.
Both the court and the Xue family were a huge quagmire.
It is definitely not something that a woman who has lived in the palace for a long time can play with.
"Inform Bai Ye to pay close attention to the court and the Xue family, and report anything to me as soon as possible!"
"Yes! Master!"
....
Mu Mansion.
Mu Jiushan was wearing a military uniform and holding a square halberd in his hand, exuding an iron-blooded aura.
Directly in front of him, dozens of generals stood upright.
"Report! General, the one in the palace has already set off." A soldier came over and reported.
"The general is really good at predicting events. He actually expected that person to pay a private visit incognito?"
A general said in shock.
"It's not expected, but certain." Mu Jiushan said calmly: "Without Xue Rong's order, even if he is the emperor, he cannot command those civilian officials."
"Without the support of those officials, even two hundred thousand troops would be helpless."
"In this case, either he will replace all the officials in the disaster area with his own people, or he will go there himself."
"The former is definitely too late, so the result can only be the latter."
"Now that that one has set off, we're almost there."
"Give me the order and set off immediately."
"yes!"
