Chapter 41: Who's Who Counts the Mysterious Corpse?
"Xiao Liuyue. Bold."
Xue Xichen sat upright suddenly, showing her majesty as the mother of a country, and shouted angrily, "You mean to say that I am a fake."
"I don't dare."
Xiao Liuyue replied in a neither arrogant nor humble manner. "However, I believe that this matter must be investigated in detail."
"Detailed investigation. Okay. Of course, detailed investigation is needed." Xue Xichen crossed her arms and snorted coldly. "Why don't you ask that woman to disguise herself? Aren't you the best at this?" She shook her head proudly. said sarcastically.
Xiao Liuyue's expression was calm. There was no sign of emotion or anger. "What the Empress said is true. The minister has carefully examined the body. It is definitely not someone else's disguise. If the Empress doesn't believe it, you can summon the imperial doctor to jointly conduct an autopsy."
"How dare I not believe what Mr. Xiao said? Since we are going to frame him, of course we must do our best. The most important thing is that no one can find any flaws. Are you right, Mr. Xiao?" Xue Xichen said lightly. Pulling the corners of his lips, he asked coldly.
Xiao Liuyue's expression did not change. She seemed to be respectful. Her words were trembling. "May I ask the queen, where is the phoenix seal?"
"It's gone." Xue Xichen spread her hands and replied calmly. "When Meishan came back, I disappeared from the Phoenix Seal. I don't know for sure. Some bold thief stole it while I was seriously injured."
Feng Qingge asked: "Tongtong. Why didn't you tell me?"
Xue Xichen replied: "How dare I disturb the emperor with such a trivial matter? First, my concubine has not recovered from her injuries. She has been resting in the room. Over time, she forgot about the stolen phoenix seal; second, I have been in charge since The Phoenix Seal has never been used since the beginning, so I didn't take this matter to heart. If Mr. Xiao hadn't mentioned it now, I really wouldn't have remembered this matter."
In fact, she had never seen the so-called Phoenix Yin since she entered the palace disguised as Snow Charming Tong. She had never thought about the whereabouts of the Phoenix Yin. She never expected that this matter would now become the basis for Xiao Liuyue to accuse her.
It was her fault.
Feng Qingge hugged Xue Xichen's arms tightly and said to Xiao Liuyue: "I already know about this. Since the body was discovered by Bai Biluo, let Bai Biluo investigate in detail. As soon as there is any progress, I will do it immediately. Come into the palace and report to me."
"Yes." After a pause, Xiao Liuyue asked tentatively, "What if General Bai wants to ask the Queen about something?"
"You have to ask the Queen for her opinion on this."
After saying that, Feng Qingge turned her gaze to Xue Xichen.
Xue Xichen pulled her lips and sneered. "What? Do you really think that I am a suspect? Since you want to ask me what I want to say, of course I will tell you the truth. Let Bai Biluo go to the palace to see me. I will tell you everything I know. .I can’t say enough.”
"Thank you, Queen."
After receiving affirmative answers from Feng Qingge and Xue Xichen, Xiao Liuyue retired. "I will retire. I will not disturb the Emperor and the Queen."
After Xiao Liuyue left, Xue Xichen leaned in Feng Qingge's arms and tilted her head. She asked seriously: "Qingge, do you trust me?"
"Of course I believe you." Feng Qingge rubbed Xue Xichen's hair and comforted her gently. "Tongtong, don't worry. I will solve this matter. I will not let anyone threaten you." It was like a vow. .he said seriously.
Xue Xichen felt warm in her heart. Feng Qingge's trust in her rekindled her love for him. She opened her arms and hugged Feng Qingge tightly. She buried her head in his warm chest and said sincerely: "Qingge .Thank you."
Feng Qingge hugged Xue Xichen tightly and made an affectionate promise in her ear, "Tongtong, no matter what happens, I will definitely protect you."
I have failed you once in this life. I will never fail you a second time.
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The news that a corpse with the same appearance as the queen was found on Meishan Mountain quickly spread throughout the palace. It immediately caused huge waves in the palace. Following Bai Dieyu and Leng Qiuluo, concubines were involved in accidents one after another. Some people said that the palace was affected by Curse. All the concubines will have a bad end. Everyone in the harem is in danger. Those who can't control themselves will try their best to use their connections to find reasons to leave the palace. Faced with the rumors and slanders in the palace, Xue Xichen seems very calm. Every day goes by. In my own little life, I am too lazy to compete with those idle women.
Feng Qingge had discussed this matter with Mu Qingfei and Leng Junyi in private. Xue Xichen didn't know the specific outcome. Mu Qingfei still went to court every day to handle court affairs. Leng Junyi still went to court every day. Leng Qiuluo was taken care of in the Leng Palace. As for Bai Biluo, Xue Xichen didn't see him enter the palace these days. I heard that Bai Biluo didn't even go to court in the morning. Presumably, Bai Biluo had resentment towards Feng Qingge in her heart. He excused himself from illness.
Xue Xichen told Phantom about Meishan's corpse. She asked Phantom to investigate secretly. The results found by Phantom were the same as what Xiao Liuyue said. A female corpse with the same appearance as Xue Xichen was found on her body. Feng Yin. Because of Feng Yin, rumors spread in the court that this female corpse was the real queen and Xue Xichen was just an imposter. Feng Qingge severely reprimanded these officials who created the rumors and strictly banned the palace. People talk about this matter. However, paper cannot cover the fire after all. According to Phantom, there are also such rumors circulating among the people, saying that she, Xue Xichen, is an imposter.
Xue Xichen asked Phantom to investigate the identity of the female corpse. Phantom had the same suspicion as Xue Xichen. They both believed that the female corpse was Wang Yingjun. However, how did Wang Yingjun's body end up on Meishan Mountain? Phantom could only return to Baidi City to Fengmu Lin. Asked for confirmation.
The person was killed by Feng Mulin; the corpse was handled by Feng Mulin. No one knows the whole story of this matter better than Feng Mulin.
"Ying, you have to understand." Before Phantom left, Xue Xichen told him with a serious expression. "If this female corpse is really Wang Yingjun, then... it can only prove one thing..."
"I know." Phantom frowned solemnly. "If this female corpse is really Wang Yingjun, and Feng Mulin is the only insider besides you and me, then this matter is probably related to him. In other words... "
My heart can't help but feel heavy.
Feng Mulin used to be their most trusted partner and brother. He was the one who knew the most secrets about them. If it turns out that this matter is really related to Feng Mulin, all their previous efforts will probably be in vain.
"Ying. If Feng Mulin is really the traitor hiding among us, you must be extremely careful during your trip to Baidi City. Even if Feng Mulin does something behind his back..."
"Xichen. If it turns out that Feng Mulin really betrayed us, what are you going to do?"
Thinking. Sighing. "If it turns out...then we have only one choice left..."
Kill without mercy.
Phantom nodded. He already got the answer he wanted. "Xichen, I understand. If it turns out that Feng Mulin is really Feng Biqing's person, then all our plans may have been known to Feng Biqing. You You must be careful if you stay alone in the palace. Feng Biqing is determined to kill you. There is no guarantee when he will take action."
"Ying, don't worry. Ziang and the others are still here. It won't be so easy for Feng Biqing to kill me."
Mei Shan failed. Xue Xichen believed that Feng Biqing would not take drastic measures in the short term because Feng Biqing's primary goal was not to kill her, but to seize Feng Qingge's throne and wait for Feng Biqing to successfully ascend the throne. He would have a lot of time to deal with her slowly.
"Xichen, be careful."
"The same to you."
They had no choice but to say goodbye. Xue Xichen felt heavy. She hoped that all this was just her and Phantom's overthinking. I hoped that the person who betrayed them was not Feng Mulin...