Return of the Princess: The Rebirth of Lafayette

The Queen Mother's words kept lingering in his mind during the day, so he decided to visit Cining Palace at night and ask the Queen Mother for clarification.

Xiao Jian used Qinggong to fly to the eaves. He saw the guards in the courtyard in twos and threes and murmured, "Strange? Why are there so few guards in Cining Palace tonight?"

The last time he entered Cining Palace by mistake, there were more guards than tonight.

He didn't have time to think too much and quickly found the most magnificent palace in Cining Palace, thinking that the Queen Mother should live here.

He threw a stone at the door, drew away the guard guarding the door, and took the opportunity to enter the room.

Finding that there was only weak candlelight in the room, he moved closer step by step. Just as he was about to enter, Lafayette's majestic voice sounded in the dark night.

"Xiao Jian, you are finally here. The Ai family has been waiting for you for a long time."

Xiao Jian's expression changed drastically, and as the Queen Mother's words fell, the lights in the room were quickly turned on by Aunt Gui.

Xiao Jian saw the Queen Mother sitting there, staring at him with a half-smile, obviously she had been waiting for a long time.

"The Queen Mother, how did you know that Xiao Jian was coming?"

Lafayette stroked his temples and chuckled, "Let the Aijia guess why you came here tonight. You must be wondering how the Aijia knew about your revenge."

Seeing her determined look, Xiao Jian confirmed his doubts. Lafayette knew everything, but he didn't know how much information she had.

"Lafayette, what do you mean by "revenge a wrong" you said in Kunning Palace? I hope you can explain it to me."

The Queen Mother purposely withdrew most of the guards in her palace tonight just to allow him to enter smoothly. The grudges that had been going on for many years should be settled tonight.

"Xiao Jian, maybe the Ai family should call you Fang Yan. Do you think what the Ai family said is right?" The Queen Mother did not engage in Tai Chi with him and went straight to the topic.

Xiao Jian was facing a formidable enemy, and her true identity was exposed by her. It seemed that the Queen Mother was far more terrifying than she thought.

Xiao Jian finally no longer had to suppress his hatred in front of his enemies. He pointed at the Queen Mother, his eyes gradually turned blood red, and the incredible look on his face gradually turned into anger.

"It seems that you all know. Yes, I am the son of Fang Zhihang, the governor of Hangzhou. I have been working hard for more than twenty years, just to kill my enemies and avenge the nineteen lives of our Fang family."

The Queen Mother didn't show any fear at all. She raised the corner of her mouth and asked him, "Xiao Jian! Do you think your father is really innocent?"

Xiao Jian's eyes were spitting fire, as if he had returned to the days when his father was beheaded, his mother committed suicide unjustly, and he and his sister were helpless and forced to separate, but the instigator did not feel any guilt at all.

"You superiors talk about benevolence, justice and morality, and treat all living beings like ants. My father is a good official who is devoted to the people and works hard for the Qing Dynasty, but how do you repay him?

Because of a nonsensical limerick, you convicted him of an unfounded crime. Please tell the noble Queen Mother what crime my father is guilty of! you tell me. "

A complex emotion flashed through the eyes of the Queen Mother. Regarding Fang Zhihang, the court was sorry for him, but was he really innocent? It was not necessarily true. In her previous life, she was also present and heard the emperor's narration.

"Xiao Jian, the Aijia sympathizes with your situation, but you have to understand that the cause of the matter was your father wrote a poem, and then someone caught him. Maybe as you said, your father is innocent and did not He meant to betray the imperial court, but ask yourself, did he really not have any thoughts of rebelling against the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty?

The unhealthy tendencies of opposing the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty have been prevalent among the people since the founding of the Qing Dynasty. No emperor can endure it. "

Xiao Jian snorted coldly, "Empress Dowager, you are so eloquent that ordinary people can't speak to you."

When the Queen Mother heard his sarcasm, she didn't tolerate him and just smacked him back.

"If the poems written by your father really have no problems at all, how could they be taken advantage of? You might as well take a look at your father's manuscripts from that year. Your father is a Han Chinese, and most of his articles are full of dissatisfaction with Manchu ideas. , if you really want to be convicted, your father will not be able to escape prison."

The Queen Mother glanced at Aunt Gui, who immediately handed the manuscript into Xiao Jian's hand.

"Mr. Xiao, Lafayette personally sent people to look for this. You can take your time and take a look."

Xiao Jian held the manuscript in his palm, the veins on his hand popped out, and he accused the Queen Mother mercilessly.

"Should our Fang family be exterminated because of a poem? Should he die if he has thoughts of opposing the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty?"

The Queen Mother exhaled, stared at him coldly, and then told him the full truth of that year.

"Xiao Jian, you only saw that the emperor ordered your father to be beheaded, but did you know that the emperor actually felt compassion back then. After receiving the report, he only ordered your father to be arrested and imprisoned, but did not order beheading.

It's a pity that your father made too many enemies. That poem was just the beginning. Then all kinds of evidence of corruption and bribery were fabricated out of thin air. Someone even reported to the emperor that your mother was recruiting troops to rob the prison.

When the emperor first came to the throne, he had a kind heart and chose to endure it again and again. He ordered the officials to escort your father to the capital. Unfortunately, several people robbed the prison several times, which angered the officials guarding your father and ordered him to be beheaded.

With your father's death, this matter finally ended. This is the inside story of the matter. If you still think that the emperor is your biggest enemy, the Ai family has nothing to say. "

Xiao Jian's pupils shrank. He obviously didn't know the inside story or who the reporter was.

"Lafayette, do you know who told the secret?"

Seeing that his attitude had softened, the Queen Mother told him about the informant, "Fang Zhou, the governor of Shandong."

As for Fang Zhou, he was not a good person. He wasted no time on human life, corrupted the law, and became a local emperor in Shandong. When he and the emperor and his entourage passed through Shandong on their southern tour, he concealed the severe drought in Shandong and forced the refugees to a dead end. He even tried to whitewash the peace. Let him die as soon as possible in this life, which can be regarded as eliminating harm for the people.

After Xiao Jian heard this, he felt that he had hated the wrong person for so many years, and his heart was in turmoil. Although the emperor was at fault, what was even more hateful was that a villain like Fang Zhou had harmed Zhongliang.

The Queen Mother never wants to kill again in this life, she just wants to resolve the misunderstanding before it happens.

"Xiao Jian, the Ai family and the emperor like Xiao Yanzi very much. You don't want her to feel pain. The Ai family admits that the emperor has wronged your Fang family. We are willing to make up for it. The Ai family will help Xiao Yanzi and Yongqi's marriage. And I assure you, Yongqi will only have one blessing in life, Xiao Yanzi."

Xiao Jian recalled Xiao Yanzi's laughter and laughter. He didn't want to ruin this beauty. After hearing Lafayette's assurance, he had no choice but to let the grudge be wiped out.

"Lafayette, Xiao Jian understands what you mean. Don't worry, I will not seek revenge from the emperor again. My enemy is just Fang Zhou."

The Queen Mother was still worried that he would be stubborn, so she was very pleased to see that he chose to be tolerant, which was good for everyone.

"Xiao Jian, this is a decree issued by the Ai family. After you kill Fang Zhou, if anyone gives you trouble, take it out."