Xiao Yan stood lazily in the palace, looking up at Queen Lu, who was trying her best to anger her superiors, with a calm expression: "The Queen, this is a crime she wants to inflict."
"When I entered the palace that day, His Majesty already knew about the Lu family affairs. His Majesty personally told the fourth prince to investigate the Lu family. If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can ask Your Majesty."
"As for the governor's appointment to meet him at Hengting Pavilion, it is just because it is safe there and it is difficult for ordinary people to disturb her. However, I have never heard of what the Queen said about Aunt Bai."
Xiao Yan spoke sarcastically: "The fourth prince fell off the horse because he was not good at riding but wanted to compete with others. The governor neither taught him how to ride or shoot nor was he present. The queen loves her son so much, but she shouldn't take advantage of others randomly." If anyone listens to the question of guilt, they will only think that the queen is incapable of expressing her anger."
"you!"
Queen Lu stared at Xiao Yan, feeling anger rising in her heart.
Xiao Yan turned a blind eye to her anger. He folded his sleeves lazily and said, "If the Queen summons this governor just to ask this question, then I don't have time to accompany you."
"I am busy with work, so I will leave first. Your Majesty, please excuse me."
Seeing that he just nodded and regarded it as a courtesy, turned around and walked out, Empress Lu said coldly: "The fourth prince is dead."
Xiao Yan stopped and turned to look at Queen Lu, his brows furrowed.
"Abandoned?"
Empress Lu's face showed pain: "President Xiao should know that the fourth prince fell from his horse at the racecourse in the western suburbs. The fourth prince injured his back that day, but it was concealed by the imperial doctor who treated him earlier. He even The medicine used by the Fourth Prince was tampered with."
"The fourth prince's face is ruined. Even if he is cured, he will still be lame."
Xiao Yan looked a little stunned, then frowned and asked, "Who is treating the fourth prince?"
"He Wengran from the Imperial Medical Office."
"People from the Lu family?"
Queen Lu nodded. He Wengran was very close to the Lu family. She had been following her since she married into the prince's palace. Later, after Emperor An ascended the throne, He Wengran naturally entered the Imperial Hospital and has been responsible for treating her over the years.
She cared a lot about the He family and showed kindness to He Wengran several times.
He Wengran had lost contact with the Lu family in recent years and was extremely loyal to her. But who would have thought that his loyalty was fake and his loyal master was still the Lu family.
Empress Lu felt extremely remorseful when she thought of this. She looked at Xiao Yan and said, "I heard that Governor Xiao has not come to the palace to accompany you in the past few days. His Majesty also seems to have a new person by your side. The Lu family's case will be closed soon. With Lu Chongyuan's character, he will definitely take revenge on Governor Xiao after the Lu family recovers."
"I and the fourth prince are related to him by blood, and he can be so ruthless. If you are replaced by Governor Xiao, how do you think they will treat you?"
Xiao Yan frowned slightly and was silent for a moment before saying: "If the Queen had not bothered me, I and the Lu family would have been fighting to the death for a long time. They would not let me go, and I might not let them go. The Queen is taking good care of the fourth prince." Well, then I will order someone to arrest him, Wengran."
He cupped his hands towards the Queen and said, "If the Queen has no other instructions, I will leave first."
"Why, Governor Xiao has made full use of this palace, and now he doesn't even want to do superficial things?" Empress Lu sneered.
Xiao Yan turned around and looked at the queen with a frown.
Empress Lu said: "I have been thinking about why Governor Xiao cares so much about the affairs of the aristocratic family these days. Ever since you became powerful in the court, you have regarded the aristocratic family as a thorn in your side. You knew that you would almost die against them, but you He made all sorts of calculations and plans, even to the point of destroying the family's foundation in the court and never leaving any way out for himself."
"It's not that the aristocratic family has never tried to win over you. With Governor Xiao's cleverness, if he only wanted power and a future, he definitely shouldn't have done this. However, you have never shown any mercy to the aristocratic family, and you are far more than a minister who can share the king's worries and help you. Your Majesty should do what you need to do to eliminate hidden dangers."
"What grudge is it that brings Governor Xiao to this point?"
Xiao Yan's eyes turned cold: "What does the Queen want to say?"
Empress Lu paid attention to the expression on his face and said softly: "I am just curious. In just a few years, you can climb up from the bottom and become His Majesty's confidant. You hold great power and dominate the government. How can the Xiao family support you?" I have such an outstanding son-in-law like you."
"I sent people to investigate the details of the Xiao family. What is interesting is that the second son of the Xiao family died when he was young. The head of the Xiao family, who was supposed to be patricided by Governor Xiao because of his harsh treatment of his young son, is still alive. Some of the Xiao family members who were reportedly exterminated by you actually changed their names and appeared in other places."
Empress Lu seemed to have grabbed hold of him and said word by word: "Twenty-three years ago, the legitimate daughter of the third wife of the He family married the eldest son of the Xiao family, the infamous Xiao Jin'an, the head of the Xiao family."
"After the He family was wiped out, the daughter of the He family hanged herself to protect the Xiao family, but the second son of the Xiao family who was supposed to have died suddenly came back to life."
"The Xiao family only said to the outside world that the child was sick and was sent to a villa to be raised when he was young. But if he cares so much about his well-being, how could he be treated so harshly after he was brought back to the family home?"
The Queen looked at Xiao Yan for a moment: "Everything in this world has its reasons. Governor Xiao, do you think I should call you Mr. Xiao Erlang or Mr. He Family..."
Uh-huh!
Before Queen Lu could finish her words, Xiao Yan, who was standing in front of the palace, suddenly stepped in front of her, and a soft sword that appeared in his hand at an unknown moment reached the Queen's neck.
"Queen's Empress!!"
Jin Zhi was shocked.
But the queen said sternly: "Don't come over!"
When Jin Zhi stopped and looked here with worry, the queen raised her eyes to Xiao Yan but said calmly: "You came here today because I ordered someone to tell you, not to mention that you can't hide it from the people in the palace. Even the Lu family, who have been keeping an eye on me and you, probably already know."
"If you hurt me, not only will you not be able to leave Fengxi Palace, but the Lu family will also take your life because of this matter. Governor Xiao will definitely not sacrifice the good for the weak..."
Well!
Xiao Yan's black eyes were full of anger, and he raised his hand, and Queen Lu groaned in pain.
Something dripped down the skin on her neck, and Queen Lu panicked for a moment, but she still tried her best to calm down and soften her voice.
"Why should Governor Xiao be so impulsive? Only I know about these things about you, and I have never told anyone else."
"You kept your name anonymous, you didn't hesitate to make the Xiao family hide, and you entered the palace with all kinds of humiliation and humiliation. Is it just for the sake of instant pleasure?"
"I'm checking your identity just because you want to cooperate with Governor Xiao. You want to destroy the Lu family and avenge the He family. I also want to seek justice for the fourth prince. Our goals are the same, aren't we? ?"
Xiao Yan looked at Empress Lu coldly for a long time. Just when Empress Lu thought she had made a wrong bet, the sword on her neck suddenly moved away.
Jin Zhi quickly stepped forward and covered the wound on the Queen's neck with a handkerchief.
Xiao Yan flicked his hand back, and the soft sword instantly returned to his waist and was hidden in the tourmaline leather around his waist. He raised his eyes to look at the queen.
"On the contrary, I have underestimated the Queen. There have been countless people investigating my details over the years, but only the Queen has gained something."
He had admitted his identity in disguise.
When Queen Lu heard this, her expression suddenly relaxed, her legs and feet became a little weak, and at the same time, she couldn't help showing joy in her eyes.
She made the right bet!
