I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 1242 I Want to Be a Useful Person to the Empress

In the Royal Study Room of the Imperial Palace.

There were only six or seven people attending today's small assembly.

But right now everyone is watching the person who is giving the report.

The Empress discovered the remnants of the Raojiang Gu Immortal Cult.
Moreover, those remnants are connected to the Jiang family!

Su Wenqing, Li Jiulang, and the others looked at each other in astonishment.

They had just learned what had happened in the palace last night, and why Mu Xu, Dugu Ruyuan, Su Ziyu, and the others were not here today.

This naturally includes Shen Yuanhao's matter as well.

But
As for what happened last night, Your Majesty has already found some clues about the whereabouts of the remnants of Raojiang who have disappeared without a trace.
Su Wenqing lowered his eyes. In fact, he had met Mu Xu once before, by chance, at the Ministry of Personnel this morning.

When the old man saw him, he sighed and said meaningfully, "You old rascal, all dark-skinned, you're getting old, but you're lucky."

Without saying anything, Mu Xu left.

Although Su Wenqing was confused, she knew that Mu Xu couldn't talk to her too much, otherwise he would definitely hold her back. So Su Wenqing didn't chase after him.

I'm just wondering, what kind of talk is this?
I've never had a very good life!

Do you need to tell me?
Finally, everyone's gaze fell upon the emperor, who sat on the dragon throne in the very center of the imperial study.

The emperor leaned against the soft cushions on the couch, his face expressionless.

But in my heart...
He's swearing.

every time!

Every time I go out, something happens!

There wasn't a single peaceful moment!

What's wrong with you? And every time you go out, it's always because you encounter the most pressing and troublesome thing right now.

While it's good that the problem can eventually be solved, it's still poisonous.
Xia Fengxiang remained calm behind the curtain, but his hands were clenched.

I still vividly remember the incident involving the Gu poison in Wuping Town.

Therefore, whenever it comes to poison, Xia Fengxiang's heart skips a beat for no reason, and he is even more anxious when he thinks of Su Chang'an lying unconscious on the bed.

That's what it means to still feel lingering fear!
"Your Majesty, Her Majesty's tireless efforts are indeed for the people, but ultimately, her health is already compromised. It is we who are incompetent and unable to share Your Majesty's burdens. We are ashamed." Wei Xuancheng stepped forward and bowed to the Emperor.

The others naturally stepped forward as well.

Behind the curtain, Xia Fengxiang remained expressionless, but inwardly he cursed even more fiercely!
Because Su Chang'an always handled matters for the Jingzhao Prefecture, the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and even the Thirteen Left and Right Guards.

Many people find Su Chang'an's situation a headache.

Even knowing that Su Chang'an had met him by chance, why did it always happen like this?
If you do things yourself instead of delegating them, it's inevitable that people will start to distrust them.

Xia Fengxiang knew it was that fool Su Chang'an who had gotten himself into this mess.

But how would anyone else know?

At that moment, Wei Xuancheng and the others looked extremely embarrassed.

Xia Fengxiang spoke up: "After the Empress learned of this matter yesterday, she was worried that something like what happened in Wuping Town or the previous incident at the Chu Prince's Mansion might happen again. She was afraid that if she sent you to investigate, someone might get hurt. So she went out to investigate this matter herself."

"This matter was never intended to be hidden from you, but neither was it intended to be told to too many people to avoid causing panic. Therefore, the Empress's intention was to conduct a secret investigation. Now that you know about it, do not make a fuss, and there is no need to think about it any further. It won't cause any trouble."

Upon hearing this, everyone agreed, but their expressions were grim.

If a subject is too capable, the ruler will have a headache.

However, if the ruler is too capable, even ministers who are eager to serve him will find it troublesome.

Seeing the troubled expressions on everyone's faces, Xia Fengxiang cursed inwardly.

I'll tie him up when he gets back!

Don't go anywhere else, all you do is go out and get into trouble.

But while that's what I thought, the constant rubbing of my hands due to nervousness also revealed my worry.

Looking down at the report from the Huanglong Guard, he said, "Send Asura over as well. If it is found that the Jiang family has a close relationship with that Raojiang person and is suspected of protecting him, kill him on the spot! Then give this item to the Empress."

Behind the curtain, Xia Fengxiang stretched out his hand, which held folded papers.

……

"You dare arrest me! Do you even know who I am?! You're arresting me like this!"

"I want to see my mother! I want to see my brother!"

"If my mother finds out you've arrested him in secret like this, let me tell you, no matter who you are, you're finished!"

"Whoever it is! Go quickly and tell my mother to save me!"

……

The Thirteen Guards' Residence had no sign or formal boundaries; it was just an ordinary large house.

Right now, Jiang Nichao has been tied up by Yan Ruyu and dragged in by force.

Meanwhile, in the courtyard, the Huanglong Guards clicked their tongues and shook their heads. This rhetoric had been going on for so many years, and these spoiled brats hadn't changed a thing. They figured that a thousand or eight hundred years from now, it would still be the same.

Then he pointed to the main room door.

After Yan Ruyu finished bowing, she threw Jiang Nichao into the open room and untied him as well.

"You bastards, wait until I get out of here! Wait until I get out of here, and I'll tell my father-in-law, Lord Su! He definitely will!"

"Trendy!"

Just as he was cursing, Jiang Nichao heard this voice.

Look back.

But he was stunned.

"Mother, brother?" Jiang Nichao stared at Jiang Yanping and Jiang Taiping, somewhat stunned. "You...you...what are you doing here?"

Jiang Yanping looked at Jiang Nichao but did not answer. Instead, she walked over directly.

Jiang Nichao said, "Mother, that woman... that woman hired martial arts practitioners to kidnap you all here. She actually did this right under the emperor's nose!"

Snapped!
Jiang Nichao was speaking
Jiang Yanping slapped Jiang Nichao hard across the face: "You good-for-nothing! What trouble have you gotten into outside! And that woman you insisted on saving!"

Jiang Ni Chao was stunned by the slap, looking at his mother and then at his older brother. He touched his cheek, stammering, "What did I do, Mother? What happened? I was also kidnapped. What did I do to deserve this? I..."

As he spoke, Jiang Nichao's eyes welled up with tears, his face filled with grievance.

Jiang Yanping, not one to tolerate Jiang Nichao, slapped him across the cheek again: "Ask yourself! And what about the woman you mentioned! What woman! And where did you provoke what woman!?"

Jiang Nichao covered his face with both hands and burst into tears.

Jiang Taiping stepped forward: "Second brother, what woman are you talking about? What did she do?"

Jiang Nichao looked at his older brother: "It was just a woman wearing a veil. She was doing an event for a shop, and she won first place or something. I couldn't stand it, so I said a few sarcastic things, and she actually won first place. I didn't do anything, and I was embarrassed. I wanted to teach her a lesson, but I held back. Then she and her people blocked my way."

Jiang Yanping frowned. "Wearing a veil?"

As she spoke, she looked at Jiang Taiping, her heart skipping a beat.

Women in the capital who wear veils are not to be trifled with.
Jiang Taiping's expression also stiffened for a moment. He, his mother, and all the members of the Jiang family had been arrested, and not a single one could be missed. Even the man surnamed Xuan was missing, so the thirteen guards of the Left and Right Guards personally went to look for him.

but.
They still don't know why they were arrested; they only know that they were acting on the orders of the Empress.

But right now.
I think I understand.

Jiang Taiping looked at Jiang Nichao and asked, "Is that lady with the veil on her head accompanied by a girl carrying a small handbag, and one or two people carrying swords?"

Jiang Nichao nodded: "Yes. Brother! Do you know who she is? How dare she do this under the emperor's nose? Let's go tell Uncle Su, she..."

Snapped!
It wasn't Jiang Yanping who made the move, but Jiang Taiping who directly slapped Jiang Nichao across the face.

Jiang Nichao's head was spinning.

Jiang Taiping didn't even glance at Jiang Nichao, but instead looked at his mother: "Mother, what do we do now?"

Jiang Yanping felt short of breath, slumped into a chair, and looked at Jiang Nichao: "You...you..."

As she pointed at Jiang Nichao, a pain shot through her chest.

Click~
But it was also at this time.
Lu Cai and Yan Ruyu pushed open the door and entered.

Upon seeing the boy, Jiang Yanping immediately stood up.

The black snake was coiled around Lu Cai's neck, but before Lu Cai could speak, the snake suddenly crawled up Lu Cai's face to his head. Then, a pair of amber vertical pupils stared straight at Jiang Ni Chao, hissing as it flicked its tongue.

This scene startled Jiang Nichao, who was already dazed from the beating. No normal person carries a snake on their body.

Swish!
No warning!

The snake leaped towards Jiang Nichao.

Jiang Yanping and Jiang Taiping were about to speak when they saw this scene.

Lu Caiqing's handsome face looked very innocent and young. He quickly said, "Gentlemen, it won't hurt Young Master Jiang. It's just to smell the scent of Xuan'er on Young Master Jiang."

After saying this, Lu Cai quickly said, "My name is Lu Cai. I am a eunuch serving Her Majesty. I have been ordered by Her Majesty to investigate people. I ask for your assistance, otherwise I may use harsh methods to force you to help me."

After saying this, Lu looked at his snake.

They went to Jinshizhai to learn martial arts.

No matter how much hardship we endure along the way, it doesn't matter, because our goal is to help the Empress.

When he returned, he found that his elder brother didn't seem to need him to do much. He was initially disappointed, but he became happy when the interrogation techniques his master taught him could help the Empress and the Emperor.

The master said, 'Lu Cai, for people like us, if we have even just one skill that can help those powerful figures in the world, then we're useful.'

Just now, someone told him that the methods he learned from Rao Jiang could also help the Empress.

Naturally, we dared not be negligent.

Make sure you do it well!

And then they heard what this seemingly simple-minded boy said.

Jiang Yanping and Jiang Taiping immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Master Lu Diao."

Upon seeing this, Lu Cai quickly returned the greeting: "Just call me Father-in-law, I'm not some lowly eunuch."

As they were talking, the snake left Jiang Nichao's body and crawled on the ground, clearly trying to confirm something, amidst Jiang Nichao's shouts.

Lu Cai looked at Jiang Nichao: "Young Master Jiang, I would like to ask about that Xuan'er."

Jiang Nichao collapsed to the ground in a pathetic state, his face aching and his body unable to move due to the snake's bite.

Although Jiang Taiping and Jiang Yanping did not know what had happened to the Jiang family.

But it seems to be related to that Xuan'er.

Jiang Taiping immediately kicked Jiang Nichao: "Speak!"

Jiang Nichao was stunned for a moment, tears streaming down his face.

Lu Cai stepped forward: "Time is of the essence. I need to find Her Majesty before she arrives, so I'd appreciate your cooperation, young master. Otherwise, I'll have to take action."

When Lu Cai's hand emerged from his sleeve, a blade as thin as a cicada's wing was held between his two fingers.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Nichao's breathing became rapid: "I was wrong, I was wrong, I shouldn't have mocked that lady, I was wrong."

Lu Cai spoke up: "That girl named Xuan'er, I asked the servants in your Jiang family, and they said she's always been staying at the Jiang family, but she disappeared today. Do you know where she went?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nichao quickly shook his head: "I don't know, I don't know."

Lu Cai frowned slightly, but was about to speak.

But he turned back to look at his own snake.

The snake had already slithered out as if it were flying.

Lu Cai looked at Yan Ruyu: "Found them! There's more than one person, there's another one! Sister Ruyu, I'm going to chase after them, you stay here and watch over them."

Having said that, he chased after the snake without the slightest hesitation.

Extremely fast!

It disappeared in an instant.

The Radiant Dragon Guards wanted to give chase, but they had already vanished without a trace, so they could only follow in the direction in which they disappeared.

Yan Ruyu frowned, but with her hand on the hilt of her knife, she glanced back at Jiang Yanping and the others.

Wu Dameng held a snack in her hand and blinked. That little snake was amazing!

(End of this chapter)