Feeling disappointed, Concubine Shu moved her fingers slightly behind her back, and two servants pounced on Jiang Xue like wild beasts.

"It seems that you came here alone? It's just right that I can get rid of you and that useless Xie Qi at the same time, so that Anle's affairs will not involve me.

Changle, I can only say that you are too nosy. You should just wait to be sold, but you have to go against me."

The two servants attacked fiercely, and Xiaochun Fudong seemed overwhelmed due to the disparity in strength.

"It seems you really can't do without me, little girl."

Just when the two were about to be suppressed, a strong gust of wind blew from behind, and Qingfeng Tieyi arrived in time to block the fatal blow for them.

"Are you guys okay?"

Xiao Zhan hugged Jiang Xue from behind and asked with concern.

"Not bad." She shook her head slightly, pointed at Concubine Shu and said, "Leave her to me."

Xiao Shen wanted to speak, but was interrupted by her: "Sixth Prince, you heard what she said just now. The humiliation of the Ninth Princess, my shame behind the scenes, and the appearance of these two strange sorcerers were all planned by her. In the face of these facts, can you still protect her?"

Xiao Shen remained silent and slowly lowered his hands.

This time, he really didn't know how to protect his mother.

Seeing that Xiao Shen no longer objected, Jiang Xue turned to the man beside her and said firmly: "Let her deal with it for me."

Every word was clear and powerful.

"Okay. I'll give you whatever you want."

Xiao Zhan agreed and ordered the guards: "Take Concubine Shu and take her to the Inner Court for trial by the Queen herself."

These words stunned everyone present.

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely not allowed!"

The accompanying censor immediately knelt down and begged Xiao Zhan to withdraw the order.

This kind of accusation between blood relatives is a taboo!

"Fourth brother, this is it..."

Xiao Yun was also shocked, but he was worried that announcing Sister Changle as the queen at this time might cause criticism from court ministers and bring trouble to his fourth brother and even Sister Changle.

"I have made up my mind. If you have any objections, please discuss it with me after this matter is resolved."

Xiao Zhan didn't move his eyes away, just staring at the woman in his arms.

"you really……"

Jiang Xue looked straight into his eyes, feeling his unwavering determination, and her heart was filled with gratitude. She held his hand tightly and said, "Now that we have made the decision, we must go on together."

"That's exactly what I want." Xiao Zhan shook her hand back: "We are in the same boat, no matter what the weather."

"Haha, this is ridiculous, Xiao Zhan, you are even more stupid than I thought. What do you mean by being in the same boat? It's a joke. Just wait and see. Once the scandal of incest spreads, you will never be able to stand together again."

Shufei's eyes were fixed on the two people's clasped hands, and her laughter was full of madness.

Her plan has worked, and now people all over the capital are talking about whether Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan are siblings.

As long as Xiao Zhan dared to take Jiang Xue into the palace, they would be drowned in spit.

Even the emperor could not escape punishment for this crime.

"Mother, that's enough!" Xiao Shen, who was standing aside, saw his mother's distorted expression and finally couldn't help but shout.

However, his voice was unable to stop Concubine Shu, and she was taken away with a strange smile on her face, still muttering something.

The news of Zhao Jinyan's arrest swept the entire palace like a storm.

The people of the Zhao family flocked to the front of the Xuchen Palace and knelt down to beg Xiao Zhan to forgive Concubine Shu.

They even brought up the former emperor Xiao Yan to put pressure on him, but Xiao Zhan remained indifferent and allowed them to beg outside the door.

After hearing the news, the Queen Mother hurried to the Imperial Study. With the support of Mo Yan, she asked, "Yun Che, so many officials outside are petitioning, what are your plans?"

"Grandmother, please rest assured. I know what's going on." Xiao Zhan stood up to greet her and brought a cup of tea to the Queen Mother.

"But these hundreds of people are not easy to get rid of." The Queen Mother was so worried that she couldn't even drink her tea.

The new emperor had just ascended the throne, and the old ministers were watching with eager eyes. Now this matter had become a hot topic, but the royal family could not make a public clarification for the sake of reputation. These people seized this point to exert pressure.

"Where is Xiaoxue?" The Queen Mother looked around but did not see Jiang Xue.

"She went to the Inner Court to deal with Concubine Shu's affairs." Xiao Zhan replied.

The Queen Mother fell silent upon hearing this, knowing that the so-called "handling" was not simple: Alas, this is also the result of Zhao Jinyan's own actions.

Xiao Zhan did not tell the empress dowager about Lu Congfang's affairs, so the empress dowager thought that Jiang Xue was seeking justice for the ninth princess Xiao Xianyu.

"By the way, I heard that you want to make Xiaoxue the queen? Is this true?" The Queen Mother asked her grandson worriedly.

If Xiaoxue is really Yun Jian's daughter, then this arrangement is undoubtedly incest, and she cannot sit idly by.

"It's true." Xiao Zhan answered firmly, "No matter what happens, Xiaoxue is my only queen."

This sentence is like a lock, closing all possibilities.

The Queen Mother couldn't help but panic: "Yun Che, if Xiaoxue is really the daughter of the Yun family, do you know what this means?"

Xiao Zhan knelt before the Queen Mother and kowtowed: "Grandson understands, please grant my wish, Grandmother."

Seeing her most beloved grandson begging like this, the Queen Mother felt complicated and heavy. But at this time Qing Feng came in and interrupted them.

"Your Highness, the Ninth Princess tried to commit suicide again, but was fortunately saved by the Xie family's guards. Marquis Yong'an and Madam Xie have been brought to the palace as per your instructions."

After hearing this, Xiao Zhan stood up and said, "Grandmother, let's talk about Xiaoxue later. I have to solve the problem at hand first."

"You asked Marquis Yong'an to come here because you want him to handle this matter?" The Queen Mother quickly understood Xiao Zhan's intention.

It would be a good idea if Yong'an Marquis Xie Yu was willing to come forward. After all, the nobles in the capital all owed favors to the Xie family.

"My grandson will not ask for help from Marquis Yong'an in vain." Xiao Zhan's words puzzled the Queen Mother.

Xie Yu has lived a leisurely and comfortable life these years. What conditions would make him take action?

"Grandmother, please be patient." Seeing the empress dowager's confusion, Xiao Zhan smiled and clapped his hands, then ordered people to carry Xie Qi, whose legs were crippled, to his side.

"Your Highness!" As soon as Xie Yu entered the room, he saw his son sitting in a wheelchair wailing in pain. The word "Dad" he called out was even more miserable.

Seeing this good-for-nothing son in this state, Xie Yu felt mixed emotions, anger and pity.

When An Qingyan saw this scene, she couldn't help but feel distressed.

"Your Majesty, please give me an explanation," Xie Yu asked.

In the palace, his son was seriously injured, how could he not be anxious.

"Marquis Yong'an, please be patient. There is an important person who has not yet arrived." Xiao Zhan soothed him and gestured to the side. Xie Linyuan was seen supporting Xiao Xianyu, who had just been rescued, and slowly walked in.

The moment Xiao Xianyu's eyes met Xie Qi, her expression immediately became frightened and she subconsciously hid in Xie Linyuan's arms. She didn't want to face the person who ruined her innocence again.

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