"I don't know! Back then..."
Xie Siheng told what happened on the day of the accident from beginning to end.
"I don't know why Marquis Xuanping did this that day. I couldn't understand it. After returning to the capital, I wanted to tell the emperor directly, but at this time I discovered that my mother's life experience was different, so I didn't tell him immediately. clear."
Emperor Mingde showed no emotion on his face: "Then why are you willing to say it now?"
"Because I have been secretly investigating for a long time, but no evidence has been found. The only people I can trust now are your Majesty and your empress."
Xie Siheng looked at the floor and his tone was calm, and Emperor Mingde suddenly felt a wave of emotion in his heart.
After all, he had watched this child grow up and had personally educated him for a period of time.
No matter what the adults say, the child is always innocent, and what happened back then... really shouldn't be blamed on him.
"According to Grandma Lai, Xie Yuanyang and your mother are both orphans from the previous dynasty, and they are half-brothers and sisters."
When Xie Siheng heard this, his face instantly turned pale, and his breathing became a little difficult. He suddenly raised his head and looked at Emperor Mingde: "Is there any evidence for what Aunt Lai said?!"
Emperor Ming De felt relieved when he saw his expression of shock and disbelief.
After confirming that he was also unaware, some pity suddenly rose in his heart: "She came here by eavesdropping, there is no evidence."
Xie Siheng couldn't believe it. If the two were brothers and sisters, then he...then he...
Emperor Mingde sighed: "Get up."
Xie Siheng was like a sculpture, kneeling on the ground stiffly and unable to move.
Emperor Mingde personally leaned over and helped him up: "I plan to leave this matter to you. After all, you are also one of the parties involved. No matter what means are used, Xie Yuanyang and Hui Ji's plans and what they have done must be dealt with." Everything will come to light!"
Xie Siheng suppressed the turmoil in his heart and replied in a deep voice: "I will definitely live up to my trust!"
He walked out of the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart with frivolous steps, looking at the dark sky outside with dull eyes, feeling that the thick black seemed to drag him into a deeper hell.
Chuan Qiong behind him seemed to be saying something. He could only see Chuan Qiong's mouth opening and closing, but no sound could be heard.
Chuan Qiong looked at him like this and patted him suspiciously: "Sir! We should go back."
"Back? Back to where?"
Xie Siheng's voice sounded like a wandering spirit. Chuan Qiong looked at him who was obviously not feeling right, and said cautiously: "Go back to the Criminal Investigation Department! Our people over at Silent Hill have already gone down, but they seem to have escaped. Some, should we destroy it?"
Xie Siheng nodded, his eyes suddenly changed, and his tone was harsh: "Take the remaining people from the Criminal Investigation Department and go to the Xuanping Marquis Mansion!"
"Huh! Huh?"
It was only after Chuan Qiong agreed that he realized, Xuanpinghou Mansion, isn't that your own home?
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The weather was gloomy the next day, and when Ji Changying woke up, she couldn't even tell whether it was evening or morning.
Yanyun walked in with a cold wind and quickly closed the door: "Princess, it seems like it's going to snow outside."
"What time is it now?"
Ji Changying looked a little confused as the room was still dark.
"It's already time."
The smoke cloud lit a few more charcoal pots and placed them, and the room instantly became warm.
Yanyun called a few maids outside to help her wash up and eat. After Ji Changying said something to Mrs. Hu, she took Yanyun to the post house.
As the New Year approaches, the streets of Beijing become more lively.
There are more and more people setting up stalls on the street, and the whole street is filled with bustle. Whether it is a pub or a roadside vendor, there is an endless stream of people eating.
After Ji Changying arrived at the post house and reported her name, Luo Chengwu quickly came over personally to welcome them in.
"The princess is really a noble person who forgets things. Last time she said she would come to our inn to give an explanation, but it took several days! But it's a good thing that you came here today. If you don't come, we will have to come to ask for the last time."
When Luo Chengwu said this, his eyes became a little sad.
Ji Changying looked at him in surprise. She was used to this man's unpleasant words. However, what does it mean to have such an expression after you say something unpleasant?
"What do you mean, General Luo? Are you leaving?"
Seeing the servants moving things around in the post house, Ji Changying had some guesses in her mind.
Luo Chengwu nodded: "Yes, we are going back! It's useless to stay here anyway. I thought you were so rich in food in Dali! It turns out it's just an empty show! That damn Taoist, I'll kill him when I get back!" "
Speaking of this, Luo Chengwu gritted his teeth.
"What does this have to do with Taoist priests?"
Luo Chengwu glanced at her and told what happened.
Anyway, Beiyan's face had already been lost in front of Emperor Dali before, so it didn't matter.
Ji Changying was a little shocked after hearing this.
Can a Taoist priest tell fortunes and tell the difference between potatoes and sweet potatoes?
She didn't believe it.
"Perhaps this Taoist priest has seen those two things himself? Why don't you just ask him for them? Why don't you go all the way to Dali to buy them?"
"Of course we have thought about this, but no matter how we coerced, lured, or threatened us, the Taoist priest only said that the thing was not in his hands, but in the hands of the people destined by God. He could not force it, otherwise he would be punished by God. If he continued to ask, the Taoist priest would simply say No more talking."
Luo Chengwu grinded his teeth in hatred when he thought of this: "Isn't it just because of His Majesty's trust that he actually picked on Qiao? Let's see what else he has to say after returning this time!"
After Huiji's experience, Ji Changying subconsciously felt a little disgusted with Taoist monks and the like.
He keeps mumbling some specious things all day long, stirring up trouble.
"I know that the princess is hard to find, so I come to see her every day, otherwise I might miss it." Gong Yehong teased with a smile when he saw Ji Changying.
Ji Changying smiled awkwardly: "I did feel a little unwell a few days ago, so I delayed coming to see the prince. That night..."
Gong Yehong raised his hand to stop her: "The reason why I asked to see the princess was not to seek an explanation for what happened that night."
Ji Changying was confused, "Is that...?"
Gong Yehong clapped his hands, and the servants outside came in holding several pots of flowers.
"When I came to Dali this time, I brought a lot of rare flowers, but I didn't expect that the environment here is not suitable for the growth of these flowers. Now they have all become weak and not energetic. Several of them are going to be left to the Queen. All the orphans are about to die."
"Thinking that the princess is well-informed and has a good skill in growing flowers, I wanted to ask the princess to see if I can save her. If the princess is willing, I plan to leave all these to the princess as a farewell gift."
Ever since he saw the pot of golden branches and jade leaves, Gong Yehong became two villains in his heart.
One person felt that Wuyouzi's words had never been wrong before, so there might be something wrong in the middle.
Another one felt that Wuyouzi was a liar, and it was ridiculous to believe him. It would be better to return home early and find a solution, rather than wasting time in Dali.
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