When Emperor Jian'an heard this, his face turned cold.
"Prince Ping committed suicide, and I have a clear conscience."
"The King of Hejian was assassinated in the Zongren Mansion. All the guards in the Zongren Mansion have been detained in isolation and tortured for interrogation. Sooner or later, the person behind the scenes will be found out."
"What do you mean by suddenly mentioning these things in front of me?"
Thinking of these rumors inside and outside the palace, Emperor Jian'an was so angry that he almost burst out of his eyes and turned into real flames: "It's just that outsiders are suspicious of me. Could it be that you don't even believe me?"
Emperor Jian'an was furious, and the maids and maids beside him were so frightened that they knelt down and did not dare to move.
Xiao Yuhan's mouth was bitter and he bowed to apologize: "Your Majesty, please calm down."
"How can I not believe in the emperor? I just feel that there are many things inside and outside the palace, and the emperor has to worry about it every day. I really can't bear for the emperor to worry about my little birthday anymore."
Emperor Jian'an's expression softened slightly, and his voice became cold and hard: "I just want everyone to see how close and doted I am to my queen."
"You don't have to worry at all. I will definitely let you have the most glorious birthday."
Xiao Yuhan responded softly, with a joyful smile on his face at the right time to please Emperor Jian'an. The chill in his heart only increased.
On the surface, Emperor Jian'an did treat her well.
In recent years, Emperor Jian'an has been surrounded by several young and charming beauties. However, due to the period of mourning, none of the concubines were rumored to be pregnant. Her sister Fu was the only legitimate daughter of Emperor Jian'an, and she was unparalleled in honor.
On every first and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, Emperor Jian'an would rest in her palace. Now, Emperor Jian'an would not hesitate to turn against Empress Dowager Yu in order to let her take charge of the Phoenix Seal...
Ha! How virtuous and capable she is!
Emperor Jian'an clearly had a premeditated plan and wanted to use the matter of asking for the Phoenix Seal to deal with Empress Dowager Yu. The so-called "for her" was just a cover.
The young King Ping was tortured to death, and the King of Hejian in his prime was assassinated. Emperor Jian'an kept saying that these had nothing to do with him. No matter what others thought, she didn't believe a word of it.
However, what if you don’t believe it?
More than two years ago, Xie Mingxi’s meaningful advice has become a reality today.
She could only stand by Emperor Jian'an's side. If he wanted to kill someone, she would have to raise his sword too!
…
After Emperor Jian'an comforted Xiao Yuhan, he drove away and went to the palace of the young and favored Chu Zhaorong.
This Chu Zhaorong is the youngest daughter of General Chu and the sister of Chu Silang's mother. She is only sixteen years old this year, which is her most delicate and beautiful age.
Chu Zhaorong came from a well-known family, was beautiful and talented at a young age. As soon as he entered the palace, he was granted the title of Zhaorong, and was favored by Emperor Jian'an.
Emperor Jian'an was particularly fond of Chu Zhaorong, partly because of the Chu family, but the other reason was very obscure and could not be mentioned.
This Chu Zhaorong is also the daughter of a general. She has been riding and shooting since she was a child. She is quite heroic and bright in her gestures. She is very similar to the Princess of Fujian Yin Xiaoxiao...
Unfortunately, it's just a resemblance in appearance.
Beauty is like a flower. Once it is broken off, it becomes more charming and charming, but loses its most attractive vitality.
"Concubine, I respectfully welcome the Emperor." The young and beautiful Chu Zhaorong saluted with surprise on her face.
Emperor Jian'an smiled and helped Chu Zhaorong up, his eyes full of love: "Get up quickly."
Chu Zhaorong took advantage of the situation and snuggled into Emperor Jian'an's arms. Chu Zhaorong, who was full of joy, did not see the trace of sadness and unwillingness in Emperor Jian'an's eyes.
As the emperor, beauty is at your fingertips.
But the one he wanted most was as far away as a cloud and could never be reached.
No, he is the emperor!
The dragon chair is his, and the world is his. Everything in the world belongs to him. He wants a woman, why not?
What about my sister-in-law?
As long as the King of Fujian is eliminated and Yin Xiaoxiao is imprisoned in the palace...
Emperor Jian'an didn't know what he thought of, his eyes became brighter and brighter, and his breathing became more and more rapid. Chu Zhaorong leaned in his arms, subconsciously looked up, and was startled by Emperor Jian'an's appearance at this time: "Your Majesty!
"
Without saying a word, Emperor Jian'an suddenly picked up Chu Zhaorong and placed him on the bed, where he indulged himself as much as he wanted. The woman beneath him seemed to have become the one he had longed for day and night.
Chu Zhaorong, who was busy with the joy, his face was flushed and his eyes were watery. He didn't notice anything strange about Emperor Jian'an at all.
…
A few days later, Xiao Yuhan's twenty-second birthday arrived.
As expected, Emperor Jian'an kept his promise and personally held a banquet to celebrate Xiao Yuhan's birthday.
Those who were eligible to enter the palace for this birthday banquet were all noble ladies of the third rank or above. Naturally, Mrs. Xiao was among them. Seeing her daughter dressed in phoenix robes sitting beside the emperor, Mrs. Xiao felt extremely proud and happy.
The daughter has indeed become thinner. However, being a queen is never easy. Furthermore, Emperor Jian'an has already taken action to seize the Phoenix Seal for the Queen, and the time for Xiao Yuhan to take charge of the Phoenix Seal is coming soon.
The good days that the Xiao family secretly longed for are coming soon.
Mrs. Xiao was in a happy mood and chatted with the female relatives around her.
On today's occasion, many noble ladies were very bright-eyed and specially held Mrs. Xiao in their hands while speaking. She praised her from her hair to her heels.
Mrs. Xiao was quite reserved and self-possessed, and she concealed her happiness and contentment tightly.
Xiao Yuhan, who was sitting on the phoenix chair, was not in high spirits. But he couldn't show it on his face, and kept holding on to a smile until the banquet was over.
Memorials piled up like mountains every day in the Yiqing Palace, and Emperor Jian'an had no time to relax. After lunch, he went to the Yiqing Palace to handle political affairs.
Xiao Yuhan drank a few more drinks today, and because of his heavy thoughts, he couldn't bear the power of alcohol and became drunk.
Yin Xiaoxiao couldn't bear to leave early, so she helped Xiao Yuhan back to the palace and lay down on the bed.
Xiao Yuhan felt depressed and had no one to complain to. He subconsciously held Yin Xiaoxiao's hand and said, "Sister Yin, don't leave. Talk to me."
Sister Yin's voice made Yin Xiaoxiao feel a slight soreness in her nose. She held Xiao Yuhan's hand with her backhand and sat down beside the bed: "Okay, I won't leave. I will talk to you today."
Just like in the boudoir in the past, one of them was sitting and the other was lying down, with their heads together, and they were talking quietly.
"Sister Xiao, you have become much thinner recently."
"Well, I have a poor appetite. I eat less and think too much, so it is inevitable that I will lose some weight."
Yin Xiaoxiao couldn't help but sigh softly: "Don't think too much. Working hard all day long is the most draining thing. Look at you, you are only two years older than me, but you look much older now."
Fortunately, it was Yin Xiaoxiao. Anyone else would have dared to speak like this in front of the queen.
Xiao Yuhan smiled with a hint of bitterness: "I don't want to worry all day long. However, you are also very aware of the situation in the palace. There is no reason for me not to be worried."
Anyway, the two of them were talking in private, so Yin Xiaoxiao didn't have too many scruples and whispered: "The emperor takes the initiative in everything, and you are not allowed to confront the mother and queen head-on. What do you have to worry about."
