"In order to show my 'identity', I secretly took a piece of cloth from the Empress's palace …" Speaking of this, Imperial Uncle glanced at the yellow silk cloth.
Xu Qi'an understood. So this was how Huang Xiaorou got the yellow silk cloth.
However, there should be many concubines with this kind of cloth in the palace. It would be difficult to use a piece of cloth as evidence … As Xu Qi'an thought of this, he suddenly heard Huaiqing say indifferently,
"Your excellency Xu can track down Imperial Uncle based on the results of the autopsy, let alone the mastermind who already knows the inside story.
"If Empress Mother doesn't admit it, then there will naturally be evidence to help your excellency Xu find Imperial Uncle. Moreover, with Imperial Uncle's unyielding character, he will confess everything after one night in prison. "
The corner of Huaiqing's mouth curved coldly.
What she said made sense. It was my habit of thinking. Such a foppish playboy, I'm afraid he will have many weaknesses. The crux of the problem is not how many weaknesses he has, but the Empress's choice …
Although he can't be helped, he is still my only brother. If Erlang bullies people all day and my political enemies use him to attack me, then should I save Erlang?
In Xu Qi 'an's mind, the image of Xu Xinnian and his entourage surrounding a respectable girl, and Xu Erlang walking towards them with a lewd smile on his face …
"The scene is so beautiful, it gives me goosebumps. Well, with Erlang's looks, he doesn't need to use force. There are many good girls who want his body … "Xu Qi'an muttered in his heart.
"I want to see the Empress, I want to see the Empress …" Imperial Uncle rushed to Huaiqing excitedly, like a child who had made a mistake but was eager for someone to cover for him.
"If His Majesty wants to abolish the Empress, then so be it. She doesn't love His Majesty anyway, the position of Empress is not essential to her. But Huaiqing, you only have me as your uncle. "
"Shut up!"
Huaiqing was rarely angry and said sharply, "How can you slander the relationship between Imperial Father and Empress Mother?"
What a f * cking talent! Rather than saying he was bold, it was better to say he was stupid. He always thought that someone would clean up his mess for him … This was the same as a hot-blooded teenager.
He would be a giant baby in my era, lacking the beating of society … Xu Qi'an clicked his tongue in his heart.
The most important thing was that it was indeed exciting to put a hat on the Emperor's head, but the one who really dared to put it into action was the Imperial Uncle, who was the only one who dared to do it.
No matter if the Empress was deposed or the Imperial Brother-in-law was punished, it was the Emperor's family business and had little to do with him.
Suddenly, Xu Qi'an had an idea. The Empress was the sister and couldn't do anything to the Uncle., the Imperial Empress, so the Of the Empress to be to punish, to to the Empress., Uncle, and Empress, to the Emperor, Mother,
Suddenly, King, Emperor to Duke Wang, Emperor., a, Qi'an, Uncle, the Empress, to be the King., the Family, he, King from, he, he, he.,
Even if the two families were old friends, with Duke Wei's skills, it would be easy for him to beat up a playboy and make him behave.
"Does Duke Wei know about this?" Xu Qi'an asked.
Hearing this, Huaiqing looked at him thoughtfully.
"Wei Yuan?"
The Imperial Uncle, who was terrified and helpless a moment ago, suddenly became ruthless and angry. He sneered, "Yes, all of this must be Wei Yuan's plan. It must be him.
"He killed my father and now he wants to harm me. He is a cruel and unscrupulous person. He deserves to die without descendants."
Many questions flashed through Xu Qi'an's small mind. Before entering the residence, Huaiqing told him that the Wei and Shangguan families were old friends.
But from the Imperial Uncle's attitude, they were not old friends. It was more like old enemies.
Thinking of this, Xu Qi'an immediately looked at Huaiqing. She frowned, as if she also did not understand the inside story. She was also confused by the Imperial Uncle's words.
Xu Qi'an cleared his throat and asked, "What do you mean? Why did Wei Yuan want to harm you?"
The Imperial Uncle looked at him and sneered, "I dare to speak, but do you dare to listen? Do you know that Wei Yuan in the past … "
"Slap!"
Before he could finish, Xu Qi'an slapped him, interrupting the Imperial Uncle.
"Alright, I don't want to listen. I just want to bring you back to the night watchman yamen." As Xu Qi'an spoke, he turned to look at Huaiqing, asking for her opinion.
Princess Huaiqing said, "Take me away."
"Huaiqing, Huaiqing, you can't do this to me … I am the only son of the Shangguan family. Your Imperial Mother will not agree to you doing this …"
The Imperial Uncle was carried out of the residence by Xu Qi'an. According to Huaiqing's orders, the Imperial Uncle was handed over to a few guards to be escorted to the night watchman yamen.
Xu Qi'an mounted the horse. Princess Royal, who had just entered the carriage, opened the window and said in a cold voice, "Your excellency Xu, why don't you ride in the same carriage with me?"
Aiya, this is not good. How can a lone man and woman ride in the same carriage? My sister, Aunt, and I have never taken the same carriage before … Xu Qi'an quickly jumped off the horse and entered the luxurious carriage made of gold-threaded nanmu.
The coachman whipped the horses. The two horses neighed and moved their hooves. They quickly and steadily left the streets outside the Shangguan Ancestral Residence and headed towards the Imperial Palace.
In the carriage, there was a soft cashmere carpet. In the innermost part, there was a soft couch. The couch was covered with green Kui Long cotton cushions. There were two large chairs and a nailed tea table.
Princess Royal took out tea leaves from the wooden cabinet under the tea table and lit the smokeless beast gold charcoal. As she boiled the tea, she said, "What is your excellency Xu's suggestion?"
This is the ancient version of a nanny carriage … This carriage is probably worth a few thousand taels of silver … Xu Qi'an sighed in his heart. Hearing this, he muttered,
"Your Highness must have an idea in mind."
Huaiqing nodded slowly, "I have never liked the Imperial Uncle. This matter started because of him, so it should end because of him."
The subtext was: I am ready to hand over the Imperial Uncle.
"But even so, the Empress is still guilty of covering up." Xu Qi'an frowned.
This could be big or small. If the Yuanjing Emperor was magnanimous and forgave, then a small punishment would suffice. There was no need to abolish the Empress. On the other hand, the Yuanjing Emperor could use this to abolish the Empress, and the crime would be enough.
Based on Xu Qi'an's understanding of the Yuanjing Emperor, this Emperor was possessive and had a heavy desire for power. This kind of person was deep in thought, but also could not tolerate sand in his eyes.
"Who said that Imperial Mother covered up? After the Imperial Uncle understood the case of Concubine Fu, he knew that his actions were about to be exposed, so he sent people to beg Imperial Mother. Imperial Mother remembered the blood relationship. Although she hated the Imperial Uncle for doing such a thing, she still chose to bear the crime for the Imperial Uncle. "
Princess Huaiqing's expression and tone were as steady as an old dog. It was as if her face was saying, "Yes, this is the truth."
This … Xu Qi'an sighed, "What the Princess said makes sense."
Damn, if he married this woman, it would be difficult to have an affair or have an affair.
"Ben gong is very curious about the sentence that the Imperial Uncle did not finish. Why did your excellency Xu interrupt?" Princess Royal said lightly.
Xu Qi'an calmly examined Huaiqing's beautiful facial features, "What did the Imperial Uncle want to say? This humble servant does not know. If Your Highness wants to understand, this humble servant will interrogate him for you later. "
He had deliberately interrupted the Imperial Uncle because this matter involved Wei Yuan.
For Xu Qi'an, there were two things that he needed to avoid. The first was the secret of the Imperial Palace. There was no need to say more about this.
The second was related to Wei Yuan's secret. Wei Yuan was his immediate superior and backer. If he wanted to continue living in the capital, he must maintain a good relationship with Wei Yuan.
Then, he should not know some of Wei Yuan's secrets.
Unless Wei Yuan told him personally.
Huaiqing smiled and said, "There is no need for your excellency Xu to worry about the Empress's matter. Duke Wei will handle it. What you need to do is to find the person behind the scenes. What does your excellency Xu think? "
Xu Qi'an frowned. He looked at the bottom of the teapot that was licked by the green-red flame and didn't speak for a long time.
…
Night watchman yamen, Haoqi Pavilion.
A black-clothed official entered the tea room and said respectfully, "Duke Wei, Princess Huaiqing's guards have escorted the Imperial Uncle to the yamen. The Imperial Uncle is clamoring to see you."
Wei Yuan lowered his head to look at the report. Without raising his head, he said lightly, "There is no need to see someone who is about to die. Go inform Nangong Jinluo to entertain the Imperial Uncle well. "
After the black-clothed official left, Wei Yuan closed the report and slowly walked to the observation deck. His deep and experienced eyes looked at the Imperial Palace.
…
After returning to the Imperial Palace, Huaiqing went straight to Phoenix Perch Palace.
Xu Qi'an planned to continue investigating the people on the list. He called for the junior eunuch to help him.
Following the name list, Zhang Xuan tried to find the last person on the list, but he ran into a snag.
That person was a palace maid from Jingxiu Palace.
"Sister Lang 'er is serving the Imperial Consort. Your excellency Xu, please come back later." The eunuch guarding the door stopped Xu Qi'an.
Xu Qi'an looked at the sky and said pleasantly, "When should I come back?"
The eunuch said indifferently, "Who knows? Come back tomorrow."
"The case is urgent. How can it be delayed? I just want to know a little bit. It's a simple matter."
Xu Qi'an took out a banknote worth five taels of silver. "Eunuch, please make an exception."
The eunuch guarding the door took the banknote and went inside. He didn't come back.
"This is too much!" The junior eunuch was furious. "Your excellency Xu, that dog is playing with you."
"What will happen if I barge in like this?" Xu Qi'an was expressionless.
"Oh, you can't." The junior eunuch quickly stopped him and advised, "It's a big crime to barge into the Imperial Consort's palace."
Xu Qi'an nodded and turned to leave.
The junior eunuch trotted to catch up and said, "Forget it. It's getting late. Your excellency should go back first."
"No, I want to seek reimbursement from His Highness."
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