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Xie Changqing was actually quite puzzled. Did Xie Jingyu really think he was that brainless?

They would easily believe his lies and help him harm Qi Yitang, making his elder brother suffer a fate worse than death, so that he could reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

So stupid, no wonder he couldn't win against his elder brother during the struggle for the throne.

Xie Changqing explained eagerly, "Brother, this is most likely a scheme by someone behind the scenes, wanting to see us brothers turn against each other. If we really start to suspect each other, then we'll be falling right into their trap!"

Xie Ling remained silent for a moment, then waved his hand.

"You should go back now."

Xie Changqing wanted to say something more, but seeing Xie Ling's expression, he swallowed his words.

"Oh, okay..."

He stood up hesitantly, walked to the door, glanced back at Xie Ling, and seeing that Xie Ling didn't try to stop him, he turned and left.

The moment the palace doors closed, Xie Changqing's usually smiling face fell.

He stood under the eaves, the thin winter sunlight falling on his face, offering no warmth, but instead revealing a coldness that was out of character for him.

He beckoned to his entourage behind him, "To the prison."

That bastard dared to scheme against him! He's really asking for trouble!

……

Qi Yitang only learned after the meal that the assassin had confessed to Xie Changqing.

To be honest, based on her understanding of Xie Changqing, she was basically wronged.

This man's admiration for Xie Ling was boundless. He would do anything, even cut off his own arm to prove his innocence, let alone send assassins.

In the original story, she caused Xie Ling's death and became Xie Jingyu's concubine. Xie Changqing, who was a complete brother-obsessed man, rushed back to Shengjing from Yuezhou.

Upon meeting Xie Jingyu, the new emperor, they were extremely respectful.

First, he recounted the bitterness of being exiled to a fiefdom and his resentment towards his elder brother Xie Ling. He then became sworn brothers with Xie Jingyu, offering him beautiful women and handing over his military power in Yuezhou. They were so close they were practically inseparable.

In reality, the beauty was an assassin he had arranged, while he himself remained in hiding in the previous dynasty.

Taking each step with care, stirring up a storm.

During that time, the female lead suffered a miscarriage due to the villainous supporting character Xie Changqing, and the previous dynasty was also plagued by accidents. When Xie Jingyu was in a state of utter distress, Xie Changqing took the initiative to offer a plan to help solve the problems.

Only after gradually gaining Xie Jingyu's trust did she turn against him, catching him completely off guard.

Although Xie Jingyu survived thanks to the protagonist's plot armor, he was severely injured.

In addition, he had a beauty secretly poison him, causing Xie Jingyu to be unable to have sex for the rest of his life, making his throne precarious.

Xie Changqing ultimately failed to overcome the protagonist's halo. When he died, he was still regretting that he could not avenge his elder brother. If there was an afterlife, he would definitely devour his flesh and blood!

Readers were deeply moved by this brotherly bond and begged the author for a happy ending.

—Of course, I also cursed her for being such a vicious supporting character who killed the villain who loved her so much; she deserved whatever fate befell her.

It can be said that anyone would betray Xie Ling, except Xie Changqing.

Seeing Xie Ling's solemn expression, Qi Yitang wrapped her arms around his neck from behind. "Yanzhi, do you really suspect your brother?"

Xie Ling reached out and pulled Qi Yitang into his arms from behind, letting her sit on his lap.

"I knew from the beginning that it wasn't him."

He was wearing a stern face just now? Qi Yitang thought the brothers were really going to turn against each other.

Xie Ling pondered for a moment, "I'm just wondering, who exactly is behind this?"

The intention to sow discord is too obvious. Moreover, since they've already poisoned the animal, why not use a more potent one?

If he doesn't get infected, that's fine. But if he does get infected, the emperor will surely die, and then he will have no worries about the future.

There are only two possibilities: either this person is indecisive and not skilled in this tactic, and can only use some means to confuse the situation; or they simply cannot find a deadly poison that can kill instantly...

In fact, Qi Yitang couldn't figure it out either.

Qin Zhenxiong is dead, Xie Jingyu is definitely dead, and Zhao Yan has no other people under his command who can cause trouble. Who else would want to mess with them?

It even dragged Xie Changqing into it...

However, although this move is risky, the chances of success are high.

If Xie Ling really suspects Xie Changqing, and the brothers start fighting amongst themselves, and the Empress Dowager intervenes, things will definitely get chaotic, giving the person behind the scenes an opportunity.

Who could have done it? What was their motive?

Qi Yitang became more and more annoyed, feeling as if her head was a tangled mess, and couldn't help but scratch her head.

[Can anyone give me a spoiler? I'm getting so itchy to read it, I guess I need to develop a brain.]

[Tsk, more political intrigue? I know absolutely nothing about it.]

This is a plot point not found in the original work, and even the viewers in the comments couldn't guess who it was, so I can't give Qi Yitang any spoilers.

"So what should we do next?"

"Use their plan against them."

Xie Ling's eyes were as dark and deep as an icy pool. "Since he's become a fox, he'll eventually show his tail. He won't just make a move this once."

When Xie Ling said this, Qi Yitang knew that he understood.

Feeling a little more at ease, she continued to change the dressing on the wound on the back of his hand.

The gauze was removed, and most of the bruising around the wound had faded. She applied some ointment carefully and then re-bandaged it.

"The imperial physician said the medicine needs to be taken for another two days. The temperature is just right, so drink it quickly."

Xie Ling took a sip from the medicine bowl, frowned, and said, "This medicine is too bitter, I can't drink it... Tangtang, your husband wants some candy."

All medicines are bitter, and Qi Yitang also dislikes drinking them.

"What kind of candy would you like? We have candied hawthorn, candied fruit..."

"I want to eat it..." Xie Ling drawled, a mischievous glint in her eyes, "Qi Yitang's candy."

Qi Yitang was stunned for a moment before she realized, "Here we go again!"

People open their mouths to speak, but he has a mouth for... Is that place something you can eat all day? Besides, where is it sweet?

You filthy scoundrel!

……

A new year brings new beginnings, and joy is everywhere.

But before the third day of the Lunar New Year had passed, news came that the emperor had been assassinated in the palace.

Although it wasn't a major incident, it was still a momentous event. Just as everyone was discussing and speculating about who was responsible, news came that the Prince of Jin's residence had been surrounded by the Imperial Guards.

The gate was tightly shut, and the air was thick with the sound of wind and the rustling of birds; not even a fly could get out.

This makes one wonder if the assassin was sent by the Prince of Jin?

Xie Changqing really wanted to slit his own throat to prove his innocence, but fortunately Xie Ling had anticipated this and informed him in advance.

Xie Changqing then refrained from crying, making a scene, or threatening suicide.

Is it an act? If it's an act, then it's simple; he's the best actor.

He immediately cooperated by releasing the news that he had been wronged and was filled with grief and indignation, and that he had "cut his wrists" in his residence to prove his innocence.

Qi Yitang also gave the Empress Dowager a heads-up, explaining Xie Ling's plan in detail. After all, the Empress Dowager was biased, and she would be furious if her youngest son suddenly cut his wrists.

Fortunately, the Empress Dowager knew what was important and, as arranged, went to Xie Ling and made a scene several times, creating quite a stir.

The entire palace believed that there was a tense standoff between the mother and son, the emperor and his ministers, and the rumors outside the palace were also quite detailed.

Xie Ling also took the opportunity to have suspicious individuals in the palace screened, preferring to kill the innocent rather than let the guilty go free.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, Qi Yitang stayed obediently in Yaotang Palace and didn't wander around.

On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, she received an invitation from Princess Anping, who planned to hold a homecoming banquet on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to make up for the suffering she had endured over the years and to allow everyone to recognize her other daughter.

Although the Princess's residence is right at the foot of the capital, she was assassinated just a few days ago, so Xie Ling probably wouldn't allow her to leave the palace at this juncture.

Qi Yitang had already prepared her explanation. Anyway, there were assassins in the palace, so it wasn't much different from outside the palace.

If there's nowhere you can't go, then that proves you can go anywhere.

Unexpectedly, Xie Ling agreed without hesitation.

On the day of the Lantern Festival, the Emperor and Empress visited the Princess's residence.

Princess Anping was equally surprised. "How many people have you brought? Are you not going to turn my Princess's residence upside down today?"