After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

Chapter 398 Good news comes frequently

She has been worried and frightened along the way and suffered so much injustice. If she didn't complain, wouldn't she have encountered so many crises in vain?

She complained just to make the Queen feel sorry for her.

Xuan Yue heard this and said, "So do I."

Xie Yao wanted to laugh a little. She thought that Xuan Yue's personality would make her think that Xuan Shu's words made her worry, and then she would speak out to stop him.

But now it seems that Xuan Yue is worthy of being Xuan Yue, and she plans carefully before taking any action.

Xie Yao was immediately enraged, "What? How could such a thing happen?! This is absurd! My two beloved ministers have been wronged. I will investigate this matter thoroughly and make the final decision for you, my beloved ministers."

Three women in one drama, Cheng Fengqi was completely excluded.

Even though he is smart, he is unable to do something like filing a complaint... However, with Xuanshu and Xuanyue, it is enough.

Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu looked at each other and said in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

When two sisters filed a complaint, Xie Yao returned to the palace in anger. At that time, court officials were meeting Xiao Ji in the Yangxin Palace.

As soon as Xie Yao arrived outside the Yangxin Palace, she heard the sound inside.

"Your Majesty, although the Xuan sisters have made contributions on this trip, I believe that the greatest contributor is Lord Cheng."

"After all, the two Xuan sisters are young and will get married in the future. It's not appropriate to let them show their faces in public. Your Majesty, please think twice!"

"Your Majesty, a hen crowing at dawn is a sign of national chaos!"

Xie Yao wanted to laugh when she heard it.

These people talk a lot but they don't get things done well.

Xie Yao heard clearly that Xiao Ji did not rush to refute. She understood that Xiao Ji had received the news and knew that she had returned to the palace, so he wanted to leave these people to her to refute.

But in the eyes of these people, Xiao Ji's reaction represented a completely different meaning.

It is tacit consent, it is acquiescence, it is dissatisfaction that has long been in the heart.

Several people were like being injected with chicken blood, and they became more and more excited as they talked, "Your Majesty, as a woman, the Queen should have recruited more concubines for Your Majesty, expanded the royal family, and taken good care of the concubines in the harem."

"But the Queen is not doing her job properly, instead she is obsessed with power..."

boom!

Xiao Ji could no longer bear it, so he picked up the memorial and threw it at the person who was speaking. He wanted to endure it, but these people slandered Yaoyao in front of him.

Do you really think he has no temper?

"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down." Xiao Ji's sudden action made these people sober up. When they realized what was happening, their knees softened and they immediately knelt down to beg for mercy.

During these days, the court officials did not do nothing.

Many court officials deliberately reported the incident to Empress Xie Yao. They originally wanted to use this method to sow discord between the Emperor and Empress, so that the Emperor could see with his own eyes what it felt like to have his power taken away.

It is also effective.

A few days ago, when several court officials entered the Yangxin Palace to report on government affairs, they saw resentment in His Majesty's eyes as he looked at the Empress.

This made the court officials excited, and they dared to say such words today while the Queen was away.

But what is this, Your Majesty?

Before the court officials could figure it out, they heard footsteps behind them, followed by a familiar clear voice, "Your Majesty, calm down."

Xie Yao's voice was very pleasant, but when it fell into the ears of several court officials, it sounded like the whisper of a devil, as if it was whispering in their ears: You are finished!

Xie Yao walked past several court officials, walked to her seat and sat down, saying directly: "Summon Lord Zhao of the Dali Temple and Lord Wu, the Minister of Justice, to the palace."

After Xie Yao finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Ji and said, "Your Majesty, I left the city today to pick up Lord Cheng and the two Lords Xuan, but I learned that someone had secretly attempted to assassinate the three Lords along the way."

"The three of you have successfully completed your disaster relief work in Yuanzhou and are returning to the capital as heroes of the Xia Kingdom. However, on your way back to the capital, you were attacked. Your Majesty, please investigate this matter thoroughly to reassure the three of you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ji's expression immediately changed. He said angrily, "Investigate this matter thoroughly."

"I want to see who is so audacious as to be so cruel to Xia's heroes within the borders of Xia!"

Xiao Ji and Xie Yao were furious. The court officials kneeling on the ground did not dare to move at all. They even subconsciously slowed down their breathing for fear of being angered by the angry emperor and empress.

Xie Yao naturally noticed them, but didn't take it too seriously.

The people who came to the Yangxin Palace today did have a lot of opinions about her, but they were just pawns sent out to test Xiao Ji.

No use.

Xie Yao seemed to have just seen them and asked in surprise, "What's going on? What happened?"

The adults kneeling on the ground naturally didn't dare to speak, as they had just been passionately speaking ill of the queen.

And... they were not sure whether the Queen heard what they just said.

Now I don't know how to respond to this.

"Don't pay attention to them." Xiao Ji said coldly. Just by hearing his voice, the court officials knew that His Majesty was still angry.

"Your Majesty," Xie Yao said, "Don't be angry, Your Majesty. Let's talk things over nicely."

Xiao Ji snorted coldly and said, "Since the Queen has spoken for you, I will not pursue today's matter for now."

Several court officials breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said in unison, "Thank you, Queen."

After saying this, they all retreated.

Xie Yao then looked at Xiao Ji, handed him a cup of tea, and said, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. It's not worth getting angry about these people."

Xiao Ji said, "Although these people are not the main messengers, what they said just now was really unpleasant..."

"Don't worry, Yaoyao, leave this matter to me." If anyone slanders Yaoyao in front of him, he will take action.

Soon, Zhao Hao and Lord Wu, the Minister of Justice, arrived at the Yangxin Palace. Cheng Fengqi, Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu also arrived after changing their clothes.

Xie Yao said, "This time, Minister Cheng and the two Xuan officials were attacked on their way back to the capital. We summoned the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice today in the hope that the two officials can thoroughly investigate this matter."

"Whoever it is must pay the price for such behavior!"

Everyone knew very well that the real target of these people was the two sisters of the Xuan family.

He just didn't want the two sisters of the Xuan family to return to the capital alive and become the knife that Xie Yao used to change the situation in the court.

Zhao Hao naturally supported Xie Yao, and so did the Minister of Justice.

The two men immediately said in unison, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. We will thoroughly investigate this matter."

"Please wait a moment, my lords." Cheng Fengqi said, "I have some clues about the assassin."

They encountered several assassination attempts along the way, and Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu barely escaped death before returning to the capital.

In comparison, Cheng Fengqi was skilled in martial arts and was not the main target of the assassins. Instead, he was the one who faced the least pressure along the way.

But he certainly would not sit idly by and watch his colleague being attacked. Instead, he stepped forward at the critical moment and saved Xuan Yue.

Because of this, he suffered some injuries.

Cheng Fengqi pulled out a piece of paper from his sleeve and said, "The weapons used by one group of assassins seem unusual. This is the pattern of that weapon. It may be a breakthrough point."

Zhao Hao immediately stepped forward and took it with both hands, saying, "Thank you, Minister Cheng."

Xuan Yue's eyes were filled with worry and concern when she looked at Cheng Fengqi. If it wasn't for saving her, Cheng Fengqi wouldn't have been injured.

Cheng Fengqi clearly felt Xuan Yue's gaze, but didn't say much at this moment. He just talked about the details of the assassination with Zhao Hao and Lord Wu.

It will help them find the murderer.

After discussing the matter, Zhao Hao and the five adults left the Yangxin Palace first to investigate the matter.

Cheng Fengqi, Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu were left behind, one to report on the situation in Yuanzhou, and the other because Xie Yao had important matters to discuss.

This time she asked Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu to go to Yuanzhou to provide disaster relief, not only to allow Xuan Shu and Xuan Yue to stand in the court, but also for the thousands of women they represented.

Xie Yao left the two of them here to discuss the next plan. She already had a preliminary plan and had been constantly improving it over the past few months.

Now that Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu have returned safely, the next step she had planned can begin immediately.

Xie Yao naturally planned to strike while the iron was hot.

After finishing the discussion, Xie Yao looked at the two sisters who looked tired and said, "It's getting late. You've been exhausted from the journey. Go back and rest first."

"If you have anything to say, let's talk about it tomorrow morning."

The two of them clasped their fists in response, and Xuan Shu said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Seeing this, Xuan Yue was the first to retreat.

Xie Yao looked at Xuan Shu, "Master Xuan, what else do you want?"

Xuan Shu said, "Some time ago, the Queen sent a message to me, asking about Princess Huyan of the Northern Frontier."

"After finishing my work these past few days and having some free time, I thought about what happened in Northern Xinjiang. This Princess Huyan once covered up my flaws in front of Huyan Ye when I was in Northern Xinjiang."

"Are you sure, Lord Xuan?" Huyan Yu had never mentioned this matter. After Xie Yao heard Xuan Shu say this, she already believed it 80%.

Xuan Shu nodded, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I have carefully considered this."

"Furthermore, Princess Huyan's status within the Northern Frontier royal family is... somewhat awkward. Huyan Ye mostly exploits her, and in reality, he despises her."

When mentioning Hu Yanye, Xuanshu could not hide the contempt in his words.

Hu Yanye was indeed tall and good at fighting, and he had some true feelings for her, but he only treated her like a cat slave.

The fact that he looked down on women was enough to make Xuanshu despise him.

Xie Yao nodded and said, "Huyan Yu did tell me about this. You don't have to worry. Although Huyan Yu is under house arrest, it has something to do with her health. She... isn't doing well."

Xuan Shu paused and asked, "Your Majesty, can I go see her?"

Xie Yao said, "I will ask someone to ask Hu Yanyu. If she is willing to see you, then you can go."

"Yes." Xuanshu agreed and then left the Yangxin Palace.

As soon as Xuanshu left the palace, she saw two people standing together not far away. She raised her eyebrows slightly, but did not go over to disturb them. Instead, she quietly returned to the carriage and waited.

The ones standing together were naturally Xuan Yue and Cheng Fengqi.

The wind was cold and bleak. Cheng Fengqi was not far away from Xuan Yue, and he could clearly smell the fragrance of Xuan Yue's body after she had just bathed.

"Master Cheng," Xuan Yue said, "Thank you for what happened last time."

Cheng Fengqi lowered his eyes slightly, "Master Xuan, you don't have to be so polite. It's just a small favor."

After a pause, he added, "Even if it were any other colleague, I wouldn't sit idly by."

Xuan Yue said: "But the person who was saved was me."

Cheng Fengqi’s kindness is one thing, but the fact that she did owe this favor is also something that cannot be ignored.

"I owe this matter to Lord Cheng. Xuan Yue has made note of it." Xuan Yue said very seriously.

She didn't say anything, just that she would help if I needed any help in the future.

Because she believes actions speak louder than words.

Cheng Fengqi lowered his eyes.

He knew Xuan Yue was very outstanding before, and this trip to Yuanzhou made him realize another side of Xuan Yue.

She was better than he imagined.

It was precisely because of this that Cheng Fengqi felt a little bit like retreating.

Of course, it’s more about respect.

After all, Xuan Yue had clearly rejected him before, and his appreciation and love for her had never changed, and was even stronger than before.

But he suppressed it all.

"Master Xuan, there's no need to be so polite." Cheng Fengqi said in a slightly hoarse voice, "The wind is strong in winter. Master Xuan, please go back and rest early to avoid hurting yourself."

After saying that, Cheng Fengqi couldn't help but coughed twice.

"Master Cheng..."

"It's okay." Cheng Fengqi said hurriedly: "The Queen Mother has specially arranged for the imperial physician to come to the mansion, I'm fine."

The two separated.

Xuan Yue watched Cheng Fengqi get on the carriage, then she looked away and got on her own carriage.

"Are you willing to leave?" Xuan Shu's voice sounded with a hint of sarcasm, "Sister, Cheng Fengqi is quite good."

There were no secrets between the two sisters. Moreover, although Cheng Fengqi had been very restrained, he could not hide his eyes, so Xuan Shu could naturally see it clearly.

"Sister, I also heard about what happened when I was in Northern Xinjiang. But the old lady has now stayed in the small Buddhist temple and won't come out. It shows that Master Cheng really cares about this matter."

"Perhaps you could give him a chance?"

"Shushu." Xuan Yue's voice was filled with helplessness. "Others might be able to do it, but I can't."

"We are the first group of female officials appointed by the Empress, and we will be role models for female officials across the country in the future."

"I can do many things, but I can't get married and stay in the harem. Otherwise, all women in the world will be criticized. What's the point of being a court lady? In the end, I still have to take care of my husband and children..."

"The ladies behind us can do that, but I can't. We can't."

"Even if we get married, it's just marrying a son-in-law." Xuan Yue said, "Now that I've taken my place in this court, I won't take a single step back."

"The Queen led us to this position with great difficulty. If we give up, it will be taken away by others immediately."

"I told you all this before you agreed to the imperial decree."

Xuan Shu nodded. "Sister, I know. I'm not planning on getting married. I'm planning on keeping a few concubines in the future... well, that's not important."

Xuan Shu took Xuan Yue's hand and said, "I think, sister, you are not completely indifferent to Mr. Cheng, so..."

Xuan Yue pursed her lips.

She really didn't like Cheng Fengqi in the past. She was not interested in this and was heartbroken by the third prince Xiao An. She really seemed to have seen through the world.

But during these days, she could feel Cheng Fengqi's silent care that was subtle but did not add any burden to her.

Especially the assassination on the way back to Beijing.

Cheng Fengqi knew there was danger and that it was a knife, but he still stood in front of her without hesitation.

At this moment, Xuan Yue’s mind flashed with the relieved smile that Cheng Fengqi showed her after he was stabbed... He was feeling relieved.

Glad she's okay.