Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 721 Did she figure something out? (Fourth update)

Xie Anjun's worst fears have come true.

But he didn't expect that it would be the eldest princess who started the trouble, and he didn't react for a moment.

“I, I didn’t…”

The eldest princess found it amusing, "At a time like this, are you still trying to make excuses?"

Xie Anjun was speechless, extremely anxious.

The princess's next words chilled him to the bone.

"If your father were still alive, he would not want to see you commit such a grave mistake."

Xie Anjun felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. He stiffly looked up and met the Princess's eyes, which seemed to have seen through everything. He felt a chill run down his spine.

The eldest princess seemed to remember something and tilted her head slightly.

"Oh, right, go and invite Jiayi over. She happens to have something to say as well."

"Yes."

Zhu Xin responded and quickly left.

A moment later, a familiar sound of footsteps could be heard.

Xiao Jiayi lowered her eyes and remained respectful after entering, standing still and bowing in the hall.

"Jiayi greets Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty."

She is no longer a princess; her only title now is Lady of the Marquis of Zhongyong.

Emperor Mu Wu remained calm and composed.

He turned to look at the eldest princess, "Since my elder sister summoned her, she must have her reasons."

Xiao Jiayi tensed up, and when she heard that Emperor Mu Wu hadn't even said a word to her, tears welled up in her eyes.

But this is nothing compared to the grievances he suffered in the previous period.

Xiao Jiayi knew very well why she had come here today, so she quickly suppressed her emotions.

The princess's gaze lingered on her and Xie Anjun for a moment.

"I have heard about what happened at the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence some time ago. It is normal for couples to have conflicts, but they should not go too far, otherwise they will become a laughing stock."

Xie Anjun was caught in a dilemma: to speak or not to speak.

He looked at Xiao Jiayi with suspicion and uncertainty.

What exactly is she trying to do?! And just how much does she know about him?!
Xiao Jiayi noticed his gaze, but never turned her head to look at him.

The eldest princess raised her hand and said, "This is a good opportunity for the two of you to have a good talk and put your minds at ease."

Xie Anjun's heart was pounding.

Xiao Jiayi knelt on the ground, her voice hoarse but her tone firm.

"Your Majesty and the Princess, Jiayi has come to the palace today with some things she wishes to clarify."

As she spoke, she slowly straightened up, her gaze sweeping over Fan Chengzhuo, Xie Anjun, and the others, a mocking smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.

“I have come to prove that Marquis Zhongyong Xie Anjun and Fan Chengzhuo have long been colluding and working together! They took advantage of Zheng Baosu’s position in the army to betray the country and seek personal gain, and their crimes are unforgivable! I have their correspondence from the past few years, as well as accounts of the more than 300,000 taels of ill-gotten wealth that have flowed into the Xie family over the years. I urge Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly!”

Xie Anjun was struck dumb!
His lips trembled, and he stammered, "You! What did you say!"

Xiao Jiayi didn't even glance at him; her heart and eyes were filled with boundless hatred!

Her words were spoken with resounding force—

"The old Marquis had long been aware of this and had sternly warned Xie Anjun to stop immediately and not to do it again! But Xie Anjun was obstinate and continued to extend his reach behind the old Marquis's back, which led to a fierce conflict with the old Marquis! Ultimately, this caused the old Marquis to die in grief and indignation!"

Xie An's white hand clenched suddenly! Veins bulged!

He suddenly looked at Xie Anjun, his eyes like sharp blades, filled with icy coldness!

……

Prince Jing's Mansion.

Xiao Chenglin felt somewhat uneasy and absentmindedly wrote in the calligraphy book.

The attendant rushed in, his expression tense, and he lowered his voice.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! There's been an accident in the palace!"

Xiao Chenglin paused. "What's wrong?" The servant looked conflicted, as if he was struggling with how to say it.

"It is said that Fan Chengzhuo has been poisoned by a Gu curse and will soon die!"

"What did you say!?"

Xiao Chenglin suddenly looked up, and his beautiful and delicate face was now tinged with a cold and murderous aura.

The attendant immediately began to explain in a low voice, recounting everything that had happened in the palace that day.

Xiao Chenglin's expression grew increasingly cold.

The attendant's voice trailed off, "...Your Highness, what should we do?"

Xiao Chenglin remained silent for a while.

pat.

Ink dripped from the pen tip, spreading a blurry black color on the paper.

Xiao Chenglin grew increasingly irritated and swept the stack of Xuan paper to the ground with a crash!
"idiot!"

It's one thing for Xie Anjun to be brainless, but he even managed to drive Fan Chengzhuo mad!
Zheng Baosu's crimes were undeniable, and he was destined to die long ago!
But Fan Chengzhuo was still not giving up and dared to enter the palace again!
The situation has gotten so out of control that it's impossible to salvage it now!

The attendant, aware of the seriousness of the matter, asked anxiously, "Your Highness, how do you intend to handle this?"

Xiao Chenglin closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and mentally reviewed what had just happened.

After a moment, he opened his eyes, his tone devoid of emotion.

"Has Shui Xingqiu already arrived in the capital?"

The servant was taken aback, not expecting him to suddenly bring up this person. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head.

"He came with those people from Nanhu, they should arrive tomorrow."

Xiao Chenglin pursed his lips slightly, and a layer of gloom seemed to be shrouded between his brows, inexplicably revealing a somewhat gloomy expression.

Seeing his reaction, the servant vaguely guessed what was going on.

"Does Your Highness suspect... that Shui Xingqiu poisoned Fan Chengzhuo with a Gu poison?"

Xiao Chenglin said expressionlessly, "Didn't they say Fan Chengzhuo was dying? It does sound very much like it..."

The servant frowned, somewhat hesitant, "But... Shui Xingqiu hasn't arrived in the capital yet! And even if he were here, these two don't usually interact. Why would Shui Xingqiu suddenly attack him?"

This makes no sense at all.

Xiao Chenglin had actually thought of this as well.

He lowered his eyes and pondered for a long time, then his eyelashes suddenly fluttered, and he spoke slowly.

"What about her?"

The servant almost immediately realized who he was talking about and instinctively denied it, "Impossible, right? She's always—"

At this point, he seemed to have touched on some taboo and immediately fell silent.

"Your Highness, I know I was wrong! Please punish me!"

Xiao Chenglin didn't take it to heart, but merely narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

"To be honest, if it really is her... she certainly wouldn't have the time or the opportunity..."

After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Chenglin suddenly said, "Prepare the carriage, let's go to the palace."

The attendant was taken aback. "Now? Your Highness, you can't go!"

Anyone with a brain can easily figure out what the situation is like in the palace right now!

Anyone who goes there at this time will surely get into a lot of trouble!

"Your Highness! It is precisely in times like these that you must remain calm!"

Xiao Chenglin frowned slightly.

He knew, of course, that this was not a good time.

But if we don't go, those people in the palace getting together is just too uncontrollable, and no one can predict what might happen!
Xiao Chenglin gripped the armrest of his wheelchair with one hand, lost in thought.

After a moment, he suddenly asked:

"Ye Chutang is here too. Did she notice anything?"