In the end, Qing Huan's dream came to nothing and she died quietly.
And Xia Yunxian didn't expect that Qing Huan's expression had already given her the answer just by talking.
After leaving the palace and returning to the General's Mansion, outside the window the silver trees were covered with snow and in front of the bright candlelight, Xia Yunxian took off the hairpin on her head, removed the beaded flowers on it to reveal the hollow praise tube inside, and poured out a rolled up paper strip.
After Qing Huan left, she immediately discovered the mechanism when she exchanged the wolf brush. When Concubine Chen was covering for her and was not paying attention, she dismantled the mechanism in the pen and took out the thing.
In order to prevent being searched before leaving the palace, she hid it in her hairpin.
Her hairpin was usually used to store life-saving poison, but she didn't expect it to come in handy this time.
When he opened it, he saw very precise patterns painted on it. It looked like some kind of complicated weapon, which was hidden so secretly. Thinking of Emperor Dongling's cold and stern expression, if this thing was not stored properly, it might lead to death!
Xia Yunxian's eyes were calm. Princess Yinghua had lied so much that the emperor would never believe her again. Even if he pursued her again afterwards, Concubine Chen would not admit it.
Whoever gets this thing on his hands will be in danger!
If Concubine Chen confessed herself, it would be equivalent to admitting that she had touched him too!
Xia Yunxian was relieved, and the night passed very peacefully.
But in the palace, there was a tense and dignified atmosphere.
"This mechanism has been destroyed and cannot be opened at all!" In the imperial study room, everyone surrounded the recovered wolf hair with headaches.
The speaker was an experienced craftsman who held an important position in the military and was responsible for the production and improvement of weapons.
"The secrets that were stolen from North Vietnam are now of no use!"
North Vietnam recently developed a powerful artillery and won a great victory in the battle with Xiliang. This is why Xiliang advanced the visit time, because they were anxious and wanted to reach an alliance with Dongling as soon as possible!
But as long as Dongling also makes this kind of artillery, there is no need to take Xiliang seriously.
"Why don't you fold the pen and the contents inside will come out?"
"No, you don't know what's inside. If it's damaged, you'll really lose everything!"
"It would be great if General Xia was still here. He is the best at this kind of mechanism, but no one can really succeed to him."
Everyone sighed, but Emperor Dongling was inexplicably startled. Doesn't anyone know his true legacy?
There is no promising person in the Xia family who can learn this skill from General Xia?
Emperor Dongling felt that he seemed to have missed something, and Bai Yujing, who was still covered in bandages, was moved in her heart and immediately diverted their attention with righteous indignation, "Princess Yinghua has caused a big trouble this time, I'm afraid she still has something to hide! "
Everyone nodded, already convinced that it was Princess Yinghua who broke the mechanism on the wolf hair.
The anger in Emperor Dongling's heart burned again, and he waved his hand to make everyone retreat, leaving only Bai Yujing.
"You have so many capable people under your command, think of a way."
"Your Majesty said it so easily. Even Mr. Zhang is helpless. What can I do? Why not interrogate the princess and ask her how she was damaged? Maybe it can be repaired."
With a snap, Emperor Dongling slapped the desk hard, "I'm so indulgent of her!"
As long as she seizes the slightest opportunity, she will spare no effort to cause trouble for herself!
If he hadn't thought that the prince of Xiliang would arrive at the palace soon, he would have softened his mind and lifted Yinghua's restraint, fearing that the matter would spread to the prince's ears and leave a bad impression on him.
Never thought...
"Your Majesty, hand her over to the minister, who will surely find out." Bai Yujing's expression was casual and his tone was slow, but it made Emperor Dongling's heart sink.
Giving it to him would be equivalent to abandoning this daughter.
But Emperor Dongling has never been a soft-hearted person, and Yinghua disappointed him so much. Keeping a disobedient chess piece will only do bad things.
The majestic emperor slowly closed his eyes and said no more words, but Bai Yujing knew that he had already agreed.
"Your Majesty, the wise king has been waiting outside for a long time."
The imperial father-in-law reported respectfully, and Emperor Dongling had a cold expression on his face, "Let him come in."
Bai Yujing wanted to stay and watch a good show, but was glared at and could only shrug and exit.
Outside the imperial study room, the tall man looked at Bai Yujing approaching with a smile, and looked at him deeply.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is really angry this time."
"Thank you Yu Jing for reminding me."
Xiao Junlan met his eyes, and both of them had smiles in their eyes. However, when they passed each other, an invisible smell of gunpowder spread around them.
"Brother, please see your Majesty."
The atmosphere in the imperial study room was very different from before. Emperor Dongling's scrutinizing gaze fell on him, and his index finger tapped on the table.
"What do you think about this matter?"
There is no longer the kindness and easy-goingness of the past, and there is only the suspicion of the emperor.
"The emperor feels that it was my younger brother who leaked this matter."
"This pen has just been delivered to the palace. Only you and me, and that old stubborn Zhang Feng know, how did Yinghua know that this thing is hidden in the study?"
"The emperor has never thought that the princess might be innocent? The royal study is heavily guarded, and there is no way she can succeed."
Xiao Junlan looked magnanimous, and Emperor Dongling sneered, "If she doesn't have a chance, then Concubine Chen has no chance. Can she still fly out on her own?"
He thought that on the day when the wolf hair was delivered to the royal study, Yinghua happened to be called over and scolded. Maybe it was taken away by this wayward girl at that time!
Only Xiao Junlan could reveal the secret, but Emperor Dongling believed that Princess Yinghua took away the wolf hair to frame Concubine Chen and Imperial Doctor Xia. Otherwise, if Xiao Junlan had other intentions, Yinghua should have been kept unaware of it long ago. Just steal it and deliver it to him!
It was because of this conjecture that Emperor Dongling now responded politely to confront King Xian.
No matter what, leaking secrets is a mistake, and you should give him a good beating!
Xiao Junlan bowed his head submissively, hiding the coldness in his eyes. Indeed, there must be someone who leaked the secret, but it was not him.
Therefore, women are too easy to be stupid at critical moments!
"Anyway, you should go back and think about this matter carefully and how you can give me an explanation!"
Xiao Junlan knew that this explanation had to be big or small, otherwise the emperor would not be satisfied.
After leaving the Imperial Study Room, there was already a maid waiting there on the path. As soon as she saw Xiao Junlan, she rushed forward eagerly.
"Your Majesty, my mother-in-law begs you to save the princess. She was taken away by Bai Yujing. If you don't think of a way, it will be too late!"
After a period of silence, Xiao Junlan smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes at all, making the maid in front of him feel cold on her feet.
"Where does she have the dignity to ask this king to save her?"
The guy who made his own decisions didn't think about the consequences before he came up with such a bad idea?
