"Xiao Yan is He Yan, the son of the He family. He never had any intention of returning to the imperial court. He pretended to abandon the Xiao family and become a servant in the palace to win the trust of his father, all in order to hide his identity."
"He is the son of the He family. He is dealing with the Lu family because of the He family's rebellion!"
Prince Hatred's words were like a basin of hot water poured into the boiling oil, causing the entire Zichen Palace to boil instantly.
Not to mention Liang Guangyi and the others were unsteady on their feet, even Qian Baokun was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly looked at Xiao Yan, his face full of confusion.
He is actually from the He family.
Is he the son of the He family? !
Mrs. Fu also grabbed Fu Jinrou's hand beside her, looking stunned: "Xiao Yan...how could he be the son of the He family..."
Fu Jinrou: "Uncle..."
Mrs. Fu did not reply. She just looked straight at the young man standing in the hall and murmured "How is that possible?"
Fu Jinrou had never seen Madam Fu lose her composure like this before, and couldn't help but follow her gaze, her eyes falling on Xiao Yan's particularly delicate face.
She had heard about Governor Xiao long after she entered the capital, and also knew about his past "deeds". She had even heard people say that Princess Xiangning relied on the eunuch's protection to escape from the Song family and gain a firm foothold in the capital. , she vaguely knew who the He family was.
If Xiao Yan is really from the He family, does that mean that he is not an eunuch?
If it weren't for the eunuch...
Fu Jinrou looked at Xiao Yan's face in a daze, her usually gentle eyes flickering for a moment.
…
Prince Hatred's words were like thunder that shook the entire Zichen Palace, and everyone was boiling.
There is actually someone alive in the He family, and Xiao Yan is actually the orphan of the He family? !
Emperor An's face was even more horrified. He looked at Xiao Yan in disbelief, his eyes falling on his face: "Impossible, how could he be He Yan?"
Cui Lin also widened his eyes: "He can't be He Yan. He Yan often went in and out of the palace back then. I have seen him several times. His appearance is similar to that of his father. He was already a teenager at that time, even though it was more than ten years ago. It’s impossible not to leave even a trace of it in years.”
Xiao Yan's appearance has always been recognized in the capital as being good-looking. Among all the young men from aristocratic families in the capital, no one is better looking than him.
Although He Yan's appearance was good back then, it was definitely not as good as Xiao Yan's. What's more, in just over ten years, how could He Yan's appearance be completely obliterated.
Cui Lin still remembered the legitimate son of the third wife of the He family. He often went in and out of the East Palace because of his close relationship with the emperor's eldest grandson Xie Chen'an. He Yan's appearance had been seen by many veterans in the court. He resembled his father He Wenzhuo. He has the Confucian spirit of the He family that is always magnanimous and gentlemanly.
If Xiao Yan was that child, how could no one of them recognize him, including other aristocratic families who were killing the He family for fear of their comeback?
Liang Guangyi was also panicked. He tried his best to calm down and said in a deep voice: "Prince Hate, the He family was ordered by the late emperor to kill nine clans. There is no way anyone in the He family is still alive."
"Then why did Grand Master Liang send people to investigate the Xiao family? Is it possible that it was not to find out the details of Xiao Yan?"
"I……"
"Or did Master Liang never suspect Xiao Yan's identity?"
Liang Guangyi was speechless when being asked a rare question.
Prince Hatred sneered: "If it weren't for Taishi Liang's suspicion, how could I know Xiao Yan's identity through your people? And if you hadn't suspected that Xiao Yan had another reason for dealing with the Lu family, and realized that he was using his father's hand to suppress the family. , I’m afraid that after he knocks down the Lu family, he will pursue the rest of you, so how can the Grand Master and Cui Shangshu join forces to pull off tonight’s game?”
Master Liang frowned tightly: "What do you mean?!"
Prince Hatred said in a cold voice: "It means that you and Cui Shangshu just noticed that Xiao Yan had a different identity and were shocked that he was too cruel to the family. You suspected that he was not just setting up a trap to clean up the court for your father." There is the so-called Zheng Kun who sneaked into the palace to avenge the deposed queen, and Mrs. Xuan who accidentally overheard those specious words."
He pointed at the pale Mrs. Xuan with a cold expression:
"I had some suspicions when Mrs.
"Tonight's events are too coincidental. It's a coincidence that everything has been arranged. You set up a trap to involve Xiao Yan in the death of the queen and the fourth prince. You can't wait to convict Xiao Yan of death. To do this, you did not hesitate to force your father. He even bribed the imperial concubine Kang Muhai and the imperial guards in the palace."
"You just saw that the situation was wrong and wanted to take precautions, so you took Xiao Yan's life in advance to avoid future troubles!"
Grand Master Liang lost his voice and said: "You are trying to incriminate me. I never know Zheng Kun!"
"Then did Grand Master Liang send anyone to Jiangnan?"
"I..."
"Teacher Liang has always been a wise protector. He didn't even plead for the Lu family when something happened to them, and he never argued with his father. But tonight he helped Cui Shangshu force his father. Do you dare to say that you don't have other thoughts?"
After Prince Hate asked Grand Master Liang, he turned to look at Cui Lin:
"And Cui Shangshu, you have been seriously ill for many days, and even the imperial doctors can't take care of you. Who in the capital doesn't know that your eldest son once asked to go to Jiyun Lane because of your illness, and asked Governor Xiao to seek consultation from Madam Qin. Although Madam Qin has wonderful skills, , but in just a few days, I think you haven’t recovered yet.”
"You obviously have a sick look on your face, your broken hand has not been fully healed, and you have long been away from the morning court and the six departments, but yet you come to attend the palace banquet. Don't tell me that this palace banquet is more important than your daily political affairs."
"Since Mrs. Xuan came in just now, you have been making comments at every turn, both inside and outside, directed at Xiao Yan. You have even instigated me to join you in adding insult to injury. Don't Cui Shangshu say that what you did tonight was just speaking out for justice. You didn't know this earlier. This matter is not about plotting against Xiao Yan with Grand Master Liang!"
Cui Lin was stunned by Prince Hatred's analysis. He had indeed bribed Zheng Kun and indeed arranged Madam Xuan's affairs. Even Tan Xia and Kang Muhai were under his orders, but he had never thought about it Xiao Yan has a problem with his identity.
If he had guessed that he was not a member of the Xiao family, he would have sent people to investigate the matter long ago. As long as he was caught cheating the king, he could be killed, so why did he bother to go to all the trouble to find out what happened tonight.
And Liang Guangyi...
When did he join forces with Liang Guangyi?
Cui Lin was confused for a moment when he was told that, and was also stunned by the news that Xiao Yan was actually a member of the He family. He actually forgot to refute the question raised by Prince Hate.
When Qian Baokun saw this, he immediately sneered: "I'm just wondering why tonight's events are such a coincidence. First, Mrs. Xuan missed the time for the banquet, and then a maid appeared in the Queen Mother's palace who betrayed her master."
"Then if Zheng Kun has the ability to sneak into the palace, why didn't he take action earlier? He hates His Majesty and Xiao Yan so much. He could have looked for an opportunity to kill him secretly. Why should he bother to do this and risk his own life? I thought he was stupid, but it turns out it was just a trap set by you."
"If Xiao Yan deceives you, then you and Grand Master Liang will not make too much concessions!"
