The two entered the hall hand in hand.
Because Xue Pinggui had specifically explained what had happened last night, Wang Baochuan's empty bedchamber looked a bit like the main palace after the decorations today.
"Baochuan."
There was a carved screen between the inside and outside of the bedchamber. They sat down on the soft couch in the outer hall. Xue Pinggui's hand was still holding Siyang's. Seeing this, she also sat down next to him.
"Your Majesty is very busy every day, but you still have to find time to come to Yukun Palace to visit chenqie." Siyang said very apologetically.
"How can you say that?" Xue Pinggui waved his hand with a smile on his lips. "Your body has just recovered, so zhen should come to see you. While you were sick, there were many matters to attend to at court, so zhen took time to come. Zhen has always been worried about you."
Of course, he was worried about her. Siyang felt that the reason Xue Pinggui didn't come to see Wang Baochuan was because he felt guilty and didn't dare to personally see her being sent to her death.
"Matters of the court are of great importance to the world. Your Majesty naturally has to come. Besides, chenqie is also fine right now."
Xue Pinggui was very satisfied with Siyang's answer. Just as he was about to nod, he seemed to think of something and the smile on his face faded. He patted the back of Siyang's hand and sighed. "The assassin from last night was found today to have committed suicide to escape punishment."
"After obtaining his confession, we found out that he was actually from the Central Plains. It was just that he was half Xiliang, so he looked different from others. He was actually a remnant of the rebels and used the difference in appearance to enter the palace to assassinate. Fortunately, he was just like that and didn't amount to much."
She raised her head to look at Xue Pinggui. The latter also stared fixedly at Siyang without averting his gaze.
How could he come up with such a far-fetched excuse? Did Xue Pinggui think that he was smart, or did he really think that Wang Baochuan was an idiot?
That's right. If Wang Baochuan wasn't stupid, why would she wait for this bastard for 18 years? After coming back, she would forgive him with a few tearful complaints.
She was indeed stupid. No wonder he didn't even bother to think of a reason to deceive her.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Xue Pinggui was not as calm as he appeared. Siyang was right about his unwillingness to come to the Jade Earth Palace. He did not want to face Wang Baochuan.
Every time he saw her face that was full of vicissitudes, it was like there was a shackle of sin on his body, constantly reminding him of his disappointment.
All of a sudden, Si Yang smiled.
That smile dazzled Xue Pinggui. Time seemed to travel back in time to that year when they first met. Her smile was bright and beautiful.
Siyang grabbed his arm and said softly, "I'm not worried. Fortunately, the assassin only came to the Jade Earth Palace last night. Otherwise, what would happen if he hurt Your Majesty?"
Since he said that it was a rebel assassin, he must have come for Xue Pinggui.
Siyang patted her chest as she spoke, fear still lingering on her face. "That assassin came with great ferocity. It was a freak combination of factors. Otherwise, I'm afraid …" She shook her head and could not continue. She only frowned and said, "We still need to increase the number of guards in the palace. Your Majesty, I'm fine. If something like this happens again, who can prevent it?"
Xue Pinggui's face had been very calm before, but when he saw Si Yang so frightened, his eyes showed that he was touched. He opened his arms and put them around her shoulders. Just as he was about to comfort her, the words that were about to come out of his mouth suddenly stopped. His thick and straight eyebrows obviously raised, and a faint frown appeared between his brows. "… Baochuan, you, what you said is indeed reasonable. When we return, we will definitely instruct the people below to take more precautions."
"Yes, although there are many things waiting to be done, the rules cannot be ignored. The imperial guards guarding the palace must also be strictly checked." Siyang nodded.
"Oh, Baochuan, what do you mean?" Xue Pinggui gently pulled away and lowered his head to look at her.
As if she did not notice Xue Pinggui's scrutinizing gaze, Siyang slowly said, "Of course, it's to prevent accidents from happening. The assassin last night looked so similar to Xiliang's people. What if he was among the imperial guards? Your Majesty's safety is the most important."
Xue Pinggui suddenly understood Siyang's meaning. Half of the imperial guards were Xiliang's people. If it really was an assassin …
The imperial guards were the imperial guards that would protect him.
"Your Majesty, don't you think so?" Siyang asked slowly after seeing that he was deep in thought.
"Er …" Xue Pinggui coughed lightly and came back to his senses. His expression was a bit unnatural, but he continued, "You are the Empress, the master of the harem. Since you said so, I will naturally do as you say."
When did she, the Empress, become so useful?
However, Siyang was very satisfied with Xue Pinggui's reaction.
"Baochuan, we haven't had a good chat since we reunited. How about we rest here tonight? Didn't you want me to spend more time with you?"
If Xue Pinggui did not say that last sentence, Siyang would be even more gratified.
It was obvious that he wanted to stay the night.
Si Yang subconsciously touched her face. Was it because she recovered too quickly that she could actually make this person have such thoughts? Si Yang muttered in her heart.
"Your Majesty, that won't do."
"Hm?"
Xue Pinggui thought that if he wanted to stay the night, Wang Baochuan would be very happy. He did not expect this kind of answer. For a moment, he was so shocked that he did not even have time to adjust his expression.
Siyang rubbed her forehead and her face paled. She gently explained, "I have just recovered from a serious illness. The illness in my body is still there. What if I pass it to Your Majesty?"
So it was like that.
Xue Pinggui was about to say that he didn't mind, but he suddenly thought of something. He narrowed his sharp eyes and nodded, "I'm not afraid of any illness, but Baochuan, your body is still weak. You need to take good care of yourself. There's always time to chat. There's no hurry."
The reason was very dignified.
Regardless of what Xue Pinggui was thinking, after sending him off as she wished, Siyang turned around and removed her gentle appearance.
The trap had been set. It was just a matter of how he would continue.
On the other side, Xue Pinggui, who had left the Jade Earth Palace, had a cold expression on his face.
The eunuch who followed Xue Pinggui shrunk his head and did not dare to look.
"Go and investigate carefully. How many of the guards in the palace are from the Xiliang Army?" After returning, Xue Pinggui did not immediately go to rest in his sleeping quarters. Instead, he went to the imperial study and gave this order to his subordinates.
After the person acknowledged and left, the person sitting on the dragon throne lowered his head and looked at the memorial in his hand. Coincidentally, the memorial was written on the memorial to the emperor requesting for him to be conferred the title of crown prince.
That's right, Crown Prince.
Xue Pinggui currently had a son and a daughter, both of them were his and Xue Pinggui's children. Towards his own children, of course he was fond of them. Moreover, what the memorial said made sense. He had just ascended the throne, the title of the country had already been decided. For the sake of the country's foundation, it was indeed reasonable to appoint an heir apparent.
However, he was now concerned about another matter.
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