Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

Facing the accusation, Xie Linyuan remained calm, looked directly into Xiao Zhan's eyes, and said frankly: "Your Majesty, although I am of humble status, I know right from wrong.

I did have a crush on the princess, but I knew that my status was not enough to match her, so I kept this feeling deep in my heart and never expressed it.

I only hope that the princess can be happy. Even if I cannot spend my life with her, I am willing to protect her silently. Therefore, I will never do anything to hurt the princess. Please understand, Your Majesty. "

After saying that, Xie Linyuan couldn't help coughing, obviously an old injury was flaring up.

"Fourth brother, what do you think?" Xiao Yun's eyes swept back and forth between the two of them, his anger filled with anger that was difficult to calm down.

He had loved this sister very much since childhood, and thought that he would be able to give her a stable life after ascending the throne, but he did not expect such a thing to happen. The guilt and anger in his heart intertwined, making him feel uneasy.

Xiao Zhan was silent for a while, then turned to look at Jiang Xue.

"Xie Qi, you said Xie Linyuan used drugs to make the princess lose consciousness and then abused her?"

Jiang Xue took a step forward and stared at Xie Qi fiercely.

Although it was just a slight movement, it made Xie Qi feel a sense of oppression as heavy as a mountain, and he couldn't help but panic.

"I'm asking you a question, why don't you answer?" Seeing that Xie Qi was hesitant to speak, Xiao Zhan's voice was low and majestic.

Xie Qi was so frightened that he trembled all over and kowtowed hurriedly: "Yes!"

Jiang Xue raised her eyebrows and smiled, then turned around and nodded to Xiao Zhan. Then, Xiao Zhan ordered, "Come here, take Xie Linyuan away."

Two guards quickly stepped forward and held Xie Linyuan.

"Master Xie, thanks to your timely exposure, we were able to catch the criminal." When Xiao Zhan looked at Xie Qi, there was some depth in his tone.

At this moment, Xie Qi was secretly proud of Xie Linyuan's arrest and did not notice the subtle changes. He kowtowed to show his humility: "This is my duty as a subject. Princess, you are too kind!"

Just now, Jiang Xue's attitude made Xie Qi worry whether she had discovered something. He originally planned to use Yong'an Hou Xie Yu to put pressure on her, but he didn't expect Jiang Xue to order the arrest of Xie Linyuan.

Humph, Princess Changle is nothing special. There's nothing to be afraid of.

This incident made Xie Qi relax a lot in front of Jiang Xue. He became bolder and even dared to look up and look directly at her peerless beauty.

But soon, his eyes became obscene and he looked at Jiang Xue.

"Xie Qi, you'd better keep your eyes under control, otherwise I don't mind digging them out for you." Xiao Zhan warned coldly, with murderous intent in his eyes. If it weren't for the wrong occasion, he would have wanted to take action immediately.

Hearing this, Xie Qi was so scared that he quickly lowered his head and dared not have any more improper thoughts.

"Okay, Master Xie, there is nothing for you to do here, go back." Jiang Xue gently held Xiao Zhan's hand and said to Xie Qi gently.

After Xie Qi left, she stroked Xiao Zhan's cheek and said, "It's just a wild dog that is doomed to die. It's not worth getting angry about."

"Once we catch the big fish behind, Xie Qi must be killed." Xiao Zhan held her hand, kissed it gently, and looked firmly in the direction where Xie Qi left.

Xiaochun asked in confusion: "Just now, Xie ** Ming had already exposed that he was the one who insulted the Ninth Princess, why did he let him go?"

"We want to find out the mastermind behind this." Jiang Xue explained, "The palace gates are tightly closed and the curfew is strict. Without an insider, how could Xie Qi easily enter the harem and commit the crime?"

"He said he served in Concubine Shu's palace all night. Could this matter be related to Concubine Shu?" Fu Dong guessed.

"Even so, evidence is needed." Jiang Xue looked at Xiao Shen who was talking to Xiao Zhan and sighed in her heart.

The Sixth Prince tried his best to keep Concubine Shu, but she didn't seem to appreciate it.

"Sixth brother, I promised to protect Zhao Jinyan, on the condition that she abides by the rules. If it really has something to do with her, I will not let go of Ninth sister's grievances." Xiao Zhan said seriously.

Xiao Shen remained silent. He could not defend his mother in this matter.

The humiliation of the Ninth Princess not only affects the reputation of the royal family, but may also jeopardize the marriage plan with Xiyong.

At this time, the voice of the attendant came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, the Xiyong envoy is waiting outside the palace, requesting to cancel the marriage certificate with the Ninth Princess and choose someone else..."

"Bring him in." Xiao Zhan's face became even gloomier, and he immediately ordered the servants to lead the man into the hall.

The envoy half-knelt on the ground, clenched his fists and placed them on his chest: "Your Majesty Beiling, I am an envoy from Xiyong. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked me to convey a message: The reputation of the Ninth Princess has been damaged, and she is no longer suitable to be the mother of a country. If Beiling still wants to maintain friendly relations with us, please consider choosing someone else for marriage."

"When did Xiyong know about this?" Xiao Zhan questioned.

In just a few hours, even Xiyong, which is far away in the border area, knew about it. Wasn't the news spreading too fast?

Xiao Yun was shocked and looked at his brother: "Fourth brother, about Ninth Sister..."

If Xiyong already knows about it, then other countries will probably get wind of it soon.

Jiang Xue frowned, her heart burning with anger.

The other party was so despicable that he spread the news of the woman being humiliated, which was simply trying to force Xiao Xianyu to death.

"Reporting to Prince An, the prince received the news last night." The messenger replied.

Last night? That means Xiyong knew about it not long after it happened. It seems they had anticipated it.

Zhao Jinyan, do you know that this kind of behavior is enough to implicate the entire family?

Jiang Xue took a step forward, her eyes sharp, "Does your country's prince have a crush on someone?"

Since Chu Feimo had been prepared for this, he should have had a follow-up plan.

"It is said that Princess Changle is from the same royal family as Your Majesty, and her age is close to that of the Ninth Princess. She is very suitable to be the Crown Princess of Xiyong." The messenger looked up and answered.

"Chu Feimo has quite a lot of information." Xiao Zhan was so angry that he could not suppress his anger. If it were not for the rules, he would have wanted to execute the messenger immediately.

Who dares to covet me? Is Chu Feimo deliberately provoking me?

"I heard that Chu Feimo is being suppressed by Prince Ming to the point of suffocation. I'm very curious, if the marriage is postponed, I wonder if he can still sit on the throne of the Eastern Palace?" Xiao Zhan's words made the envoy feel heavy-hearted.

The messenger bowed his head quickly: "I beg Your Majesty to think twice and support the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince once promised the late emperor that as long as Beiling agreed to the marriage, he would never invade Beiling in the ten years after he ascended the throne."

"Are you threatening me?" Xiao Zhan sneered, "Even if I don't agree, what can Chu Feimo do with his current strength? He overestimates himself. Even without the marriage, a war between Beiling and Xiyong will not easily break out."

Xiao Zhan's words were like a huge rock pressing down on the envoy's head, causing him to tremble all over and sweat to break out on his forehead.

The new emperor Xiao Zhan was indeed much more difficult to deal with than his predecessor Xiao Yan. Facing the envoy from Xiyong, he said bluntly: "Go back and tell Chu Feimo that since you have taken the initiative to cancel the marriage certificate, Princess Anle does not need to marry anymore. As for the replacement, I don't have a suitable candidate in Beiling."

After saying this, he waved his hand and asked the messenger to leave.