Chapter 230 Assassination of the Empress Dowager

   Walk into the mansion.

  Before going to the hall, Yu Yunxi couldn't help asking Xu Zhiyan: "I don't know why you came here today?"

  When he was in the southwest, he returned to Beijing ahead of schedule to report the situation, and they haven't seen each other since.

  He comes now...

   "Could it be that the emperor and those ministers made things difficult for you because of the Jiangnan incident?" She asked in a serious tone.

"No, don't worry. Although I was squeezed by those colleagues to go to the Southwest, I didn't expect that I would take advantage of it. Your victory this time, the Sacred Heart is very happy, and even I was rewarded and promoted .”

  Xu Zhiyan said with emotion.

  He entered the court as an official, and in less than half a year, he was promoted twice in a row, all because of Yu Yunxi and Feng Yili, his luck is really good.

   "Although those jealous villains will still target me when I go to court every day, fortunately, the regent has offered help several times, and I was able to escape." Xu Zhiyan continued to speak slowly.

  Hearing what he said, Yu Yunxi nodded clearly.

  Feng Yili once told her that Xu Zhiyan is a useful person. If he is an official in the court, he will really think about the country and the people.

  Since this is the case, it is not a bad idea to give him a hand in the court.

   "By the way, I almost forgot why I came again." Xu Zhiyan patted his head when he remembered this.

  He glanced around, then lowered his voice, and said solemnly to Yun Xi: "Yun Xi, isn't that Mr. Liu's identity unusual?"

  Hearing his words, Yu Yunxi's eyelids twitched slightly.

   "What do you mean?"

   "Because of the eighth princess, the queen mother always likes to call me into the palace to tell her stories..."

   Speaking of this, Xu Zhiyan looked a little helpless.

Taking a deep breath, he continued: "Don't look at the empress dowager who lives in seclusion now, but her ears are very good, and everything is very clear. Today I was in her palace, and I accidentally heard the mother talking to her. Report. It is said that the emperor has received the news, that Mr. Liu is very likely to be the prince of Nanyue Kingdom."

What?

  When Yu Yunxi heard the words, her face changed slightly.

  How did the emperor know this news?

  Liu Xiaolan and the others have been hiding it for so many years, even the Nanyue Emperor didn't know the truth.

  Seeing Yu Yunxi's expression, the keen-minded Xu Zhiyan naturally realized that this incident was not groundless.

He sighed lightly: "If this is true, it will be a bit tricky. Because of the Nanyue Kingdom, you and the regent are now being watched by the whole capital. It can be said that you are on the cusp. Prince, others will definitely have doubts about the battle between Southwest and Nanyue, and the emperor will even doubt the regent's intentions!"

  Xu Zhiyan's words became more serious.

  Yu Yunxi didn't speak, but she knew...

   What he said is indeed cause for concern!

   "The situation between me and Feng Yili is a bit difficult, and we can also deal with it. But Liu Xiaolan can't." Yu Yunxi shook her head, her tone complicated.

  Once the secret that senior Wu Yazi and Liu Xiaolan have concealed for so many years is revealed, the royal family of Nanyue Kingdom will also know the truth. Liu Xiaolan's situation will definitely become more difficult, and their years of concealment will become futile.

   "How did this news get out?" Yu Yunxi frowned, her expression serious.

   Logically speaking, only a few of them should know the truth. How did the emperor hear the wind?

   "I don't know about this either. But I came to remind you today, just to hope that you all be careful." Xu Zhiyan urged in a serious tone.

   "Okay, thank you for reminding me." Yu Yunxi also nodded seriously.

  Xu Zhiyan restrained his face for a while, and then continued: "By the way, I came to you this time, and there is another matter. I came to convey the meaning of the Queen Mother."

   "The Queen Mother?"

   "Well, that's right, it's the Queen Mother. Jin'er's identity has already been spread, and now many people are starting to stare at Jin'er. After all, it's a big deal for the Regent's Palace to have an heir!" Xu Zhiyan's tone was extremely complicated.

  Yu Yunxi frowned slightly.

  She naturally knew it was a big deal...

  The man in the palace couldn't sleep at night when he received the news, and even ordered his father-in-law to call Jin'er into the palace at night.

  But Feng Yili tried to refuse several times.

  What the Empress Dowager means today...

   "What the Empress Dowager means is that she wants Jin'er to enter the palace, so she should take a good look at the young prince of the Prince Regent's House. After all, Concubine Ning has always entered the palace these days to beg her to help ease your relationship."

  Xu Zhiyan sighed while shaking his head.

   I heard that Concubine Ning was still very tough a few days ago, and the reason why the regent moved out of the palace was all because of her.

   Didn't expect that after knowing Jin'er's identity, she would become so humble.

   "The Empress Dowager's intention is very simple. She called Jin'er into the palace today and asked you to follow her. One is to see Jin'er, and the other is to ask about your attitude towards Concubine Ning." Xu Zhiyan said slowly.

  Yu Yunxi felt a little headache when he heard that.

  The emperor had Feng Yili to deal with it, but the queen mother couldn't wait for Feng Yili to think of a solution.

  Besides, the queen mother is thoughtful enough to know that she has a good relationship with Xu Zhiyan.

  If she refused, Xu Zhiyan couldn't explain it.

   After pondering for a while, Yu Yunxi nodded; "Jin'er and I will make preparations and enter the palace in half an hour."

   "The Queen Mother even asked you to bring Miss Gao." Xu Zhiyan lowered his voice.

   "Why?" Yu Yunxi's eyes darkened, her tone was puzzled.

  The palace is dangerous, and she doesn't want Gao Shixuan to follow her into danger.

   "Since the matter between you and Concubine Ning is to be dealt with, Miss Gao and her son are also the key." Xu Zhiyan reminded in a muffled voice.

  Yu Yunxi pondered for a moment, then said softly: "Then I'll ask Shixuan to see if she is willing to enter the palace with us."

  Bringing Xu Zhiyan to Gao Shixuan's yard, Yu Yunxi smelled a strange smell of medicine from a distance.

   Before she could think clearly, Gao Shixuan, who was drying the herbs, turned around immediately.

  She ran here quickly, and then smiled; "Yun Xi, why are you here? But is there anything else in the medical center that I can help with?"

   "No, there is Qianqing watching in the hospital right now, so it's nothing serious. What are you doing?" Yu Yunxi shook her head, then asked back.

   "Second senior brother took Zixiu out for a stroll in order to make Zixiu more cheerful. I was also bored in the house, so I found some herbs to dry." Gao Shixuan hurriedly explained patiently.

I see.

  Yu Yunxi then relayed what Xu Zhiyan said.

  Hearing this, Gao Shixuan hesitated for a moment, but then she nodded; "It is true that we have caused trouble for everyone with regard to Zixiu. It is good if I enter the palace with you, and I can explain this matter clearly to the empress dowager."

   "Okay, then follow me into the palace."

  The carriage was ready at the gate of the mansion, Yu Yunxi picked up the drowsy little bun, and carried her into the carriage.

   "Yun Xi, I've brought the Queen Mother's words with me. I still have official business, so I can't accompany you into the palace. Please be careful." Xu Zhiyan told Yun Xi in a serious tone.

  This palace is no different from other places. It looks calm, but it is actually a dark tide.

   Those who are kind-hearted on the surface may be smiling tigers.

  Hearing what he said, Yu Yunxi smiled and nodded: "Okay, you can go to work."

   It is not easy for men in the harem to enter, and it is not appropriate for Qianji and the others to follow.

  Yu Yunxi looked back and wanted Qianjiao to follow.

  The strange thing is that she hasn't seen Qianjiao since this morning.

   "Where did Qianjiao go?" She asked Qianji.

   "Reporting to the princess, Qianjiao just went to the clinic to help." Qianji quickly replied.

   "If that's the case, let Qian Mei come over." Yu Yunxi said softly.

   "Yes, princess."

   Soon, Qian Mei came.

   "Qian Mei, what's wrong with you? But you don't feel well?" Seeing Qian Mei's pale face and empty eyes, Yu Yunxi asked worriedly.

  Hearing the voice, Qian Mei reacted as if frightened.

  She quickly lowered her head and said, "Princess, the slave is fine."

   "It should be tired. I'm sorry, I asked you to make medicine for Zixiu these days." Gao Shixuan said guiltily.

   "Miss Gao is serious, this is what I should do." Qian Mei shook her head.

   "When you come back from the palace, I'll prescribe you a tranquilizer, and you should rest well." Yu Yunxi warned softly.

   "Thank you, Princess."

   "Let's enter the palace now."

  …

   came to the queen mother's palace.

  But the palace people here did not take them to the main hall, but to the side hall.

   "Our Empress Dowager is still resting, please wait a moment, Princess Wang." The old nanny said respectfully to Yun Xi.

"good."

  The palace people quickly retreated, leaving only Yu Yunxi and the others here.

   Seeing Qian Mei's expression on Yu Yunxi's face, something was indeed wrong.

  She frowned slightly, and then said worriedly: "Qianmei, come here, I'll take your pulse and see what's going on."

   "Miss Qianmei, you really worry Yun Xi too much." Gao Shixuan said quickly.

  When Qian Mei heard this, her heart sank slightly.

  She shook her head quickly; "Princess, don't worry, I'm fine. I guess it's really caused by not enough rest. I'll go out and get some wind first, maybe I'll wake up."

   After finishing speaking, Qian Mei hurried out.

  Looking at Qian Mei's back, Yu Yunxi frowned, feeling more and more worried.

  Later, after waiting in the house for a long time and seeing Qian Mei come back, Yu Yunxi became more worried.

   Just when she thought about looking for someone, a palace lady ran in in a panic.

   "My lord, my concubine, something happened. The queen mother was assassinated. The situation is very dangerous now." She replied trembling.

   Assassinated?

   "Hurry up, take this princess to heal the Queen Mother." Yu Yunxi put down the little bun, and said in a serious tone.

  But the maid hesitated...

   "No, no, my concubine. The Imperial Forest Army and the Imperial Physician are here. The Imperial Forest Army said that you are not allowed to leave this room until the Emperor and the Regent arrive."

  While the maid answered, she looked at Yu Yunxi with vigilant eyes.

   "Is this to restrain the feet of my princess? What do they mean?" Yu Yunxi was also angry.

  The maid took a deep breath, and then whispered: "Princess, because the murderer was the maid you brought. You, you are suspected."

  (end of this chapter)