Shen Huan and Xiao Wumian were both stunned, and instinctively blurted out: "Why didn't you inform me when you came?"
Xichen looked at her and just sneered, saying: "If it was reported, how could we hear that the Queen was actually conspiring with the Marquis of Zhennan?"
Shen Huan felt a little guilty, her eyes flickered, and she asked in a low voice: "Conspiracy? I'm just reminiscing with the Marquis of Zhennan, so what's the point of plotting?"
Xichen took a step forward, pointed at her and Xiao Wumian and said: "I have indeed found out about him. He is related to the assassin and has a plan to enrich the country! I have heard it all! Huanhuan, you protect him like this , are you like him, unable to let go of your so-called restoration of the country?"
A cold feeling flashed through Shen Huan's heart, and she looked into his eyes and said: "The matter has not yet been investigated, how can you make a conclusion easily? Even though Xiao Wumian knows those people, it does not mean that he is the mastermind behind it! I just asked him to go back and ask for details and you barged in! As for the restoration of the country, I just want to say one thing; I am the Queen of the North Kingdom, and he is the Marquis of Zhennan of the North Country!"
Xichen stared into her eyes and asked word for word: "Can you guarantee that he has nothing to do with the assassination?"
Shen Wen also stared into his eyes and replied: "He will never hurt me and Zhao'er!"
Xichen smiled coldly and said: "Yes, killing you and Zhao'er is a lie, but wanting my life is true!"
"You!" Shen Huan was angry and angry, "Don't doubt the people who are suspicious, but don't doubt the people who are employed. Since the emperor has decreed to appease the Marquis of Zhennan, you shouldn't say such words today."
"Really? The idea of appeasement was brought up by the Queen? I was just doing it as a favor, but I didn't expect that the Queen's behavior was hiding her selfish motives! I... shouldn't have agreed to you so easily!" He looked at Shen Huan. With a hint of disappointment in his eyes, he looked at Xiao Wumian again and said, "You... have ulterior motives and are planning to strip away the title of Marquis of Zhennan..."
Xichen glanced at her lightly and said: "I will announce my involvement in politics later."
Shen Huan was stunned. She usually wouldn't speak out her opinions in court, but even if she did, Xichen would mostly adopt them. But now, he actually used this regulation to restrict himself?
Xiao Wumian was indifferent. He smiled faintly and said to Shen Huan: "I'm afraid the emperor has been dissatisfied with me for a long time. There is no need for the queen to be embarrassed. Without this title, I might be able to live longer."
Shen Huan glared at him and said to Xichen: "You know Xiao Wumian is a talented person, especially in the navy. In the future, the deployment of the navy against the Western Kingdom will be indispensable! But although the navy is powerful, it will still be useless after landing. , Therefore, it is crucial for the navy to fight on land! Northerners will be squeezed out as soon as they arrive in the south, so it is better to use southerners, preferably the ones they trust the most!"
There was a faint anger in Xichen's eyes: "Are you going to defend him like this?"
Shen Huan fearlessly looked into his slightly angry eyes and said coldly: "I am doing this for Your Majesty!"
"I don't need it!" Xichen shouted loudly, "Take the Marquis of Zhennan back to the palace. You will not be allowed to enter the palace without an order!"
He finally gave in and did not seize Xiao Wumian's title. Xiao Wumian left, and the remaining two people stared at each other angrily. Shen Huan didn't know why Xichen was angry, but Xichen was vacillating. Is Shen Huan used to giving advice, or is Shen Huan accustomed to giving advice? Do you really want to get involved in your own country?
Slowing down his tone, Xichen said to her: "In order to avoid suspicion in the future, it is better not to meet with foreign ministers privately, especially Xiao Wumian and... and Xichao."
Shen Huan was startled. How could he mention Xichao if he was so good?
Thinking of his attitude just now, Shen Huan suddenly realized a problem - since Xi Chao risked his life to save himself, something seemed to have changed, and that thing was deep in Xi Chen's heart, ready to move.
Lowering his eyes, Shen Huan said with a hint of disappointment: "Yes, your Majesty, don't worry, I will never interfere in the government affairs again."
Xichen nodded and said: "It's good if you know." After a long pause, he added: "Lao Shi is still investigating the matter of those assassins. If it is really related to Xiao Wumian, I will never pay any dividends. But if It has nothing to do with him, and I will not accuse him unjustly."
Shen Huan raised his head and looked at him and asked: "Does the Emperor never completely trust someone?" Xichen remained silent, Xichen smiled bitterly and whispered: "It seems that something has changed."
"Huan Huan," Xichen called out and put a hand on her shoulder, "I..." He wanted to say that he trusted her, but he clearly doubted her conspiracy with Xiao Wumian, and even that one Day...when Xichao came forward, how scared he was, afraid that Shen Huan would rekindle his old love for Xichao!
Shen Huan smiled helplessly and said: "Forget it, I'm a little tired and want to take a rest."
Xichen glanced at her, said nothing, and walked out
Shen Huan heard the sound of the door closing and turned around slowly. She didn't see anything. She was stunned for a while and murmured to herself: "What on earth are you doubting about me? Could it be..." Could it be that you would doubt me and Xiao Wumian? Are your accomplices coming to harm you? If you really think so, how embarrassing would it be for me!
For several days in a row, Xichen never stepped into the Chen Palace again. News came faintly from the court. It seemed that Xiao Wumian was really related to the group of assassins who conspired to rebel. Most people in the court had impeached the Marquis of Zhennan. I beg the emperor to take away the title of Marquis of Zhennan!
Cui Shanggong told Shen Huan the news and said worriedly: "Your Highness, do you want to talk to the emperor?"
Shen Huan shook his head and said: "No, last time I said a few words, the emperor rejected it in the name of 'the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics'. If I say it now, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive."
"Then Mr. Hou..."
Shen Wen sighed: "We can only take it easy for a while. Whoever advises you at this time will be in trouble!"
Since he told himself not to interfere with the affairs of the outer court, he would not interfere. There were already problems and cracks between them. If there were any more disagreements over the court affairs at this time, I am afraid that the cracks would get bigger and bigger.
That night Chun'er went to Qian Palace to find out the news, and came back and said: "The emperor turned over Ming Fei's sign today, so he probably won't come to us."
Shen Wen didn't care much and just said: "Then let's have a rest." After saying this, she couldn't calm down. After watching Zhao'er fall asleep, she couldn't sleep either, so she put on her clothes and went there alone. Looking at the moonlight in the courtyard, the moonlight is like water, and the tilted ground is like mercury filling the hall
The condition of Xi Chao's injury is unknown. Now Lao Shi is not in the court, neither is Xi Chao, and Xiao Wumian is under house arrest again... Thinking of this, Shen Huan frowned again unconsciously.
Xiao Wumian's matter must be resolved as soon as possible! He rubbed his eyes and prepared to stand for a while before going back to the room, but he heard someone running over in a panic. It was the little palace maid on night duty. She was out of breath. He said angrily: "Mother, it's not good, Eunuch Shi just said that Long Live the Lord has vomited blood!"
Shen Wen was shocked: "What did you say!"
"Long live...Long live the Lord vomited blood!"
Shen Wen trembled and vomited blood? How could that happen? She immediately rushed into the room, woke up Chun'er and Xiang Ming, got dressed, and was too busy to rush out. A group of people hurried to Qian Palace.