Concubine's poisonous plot

Xiao Ruoan did not dwell on this matter, but returned to what had just upset the emperor.

He took the initiative to propose that since there are still people who dare to attack Xiao Jinyao at this time, it means that the punishment is not strong enough, and there are still people who take risks, and it cannot be ruled out that they are the spies that Dong Qi had ambushed in their Daxia.

After the emperor heard this, he really opened up a new way of thinking.

He thought about it and realized that it was indeed very possible.

"What Ruoan said is absolutely true. We cannot blindly assume that the people behind it must be people from Daxia. Maybe it is really people from Dongqi who did it... In recent years, they have been trying to find ways to move forward at the border. , they even planted spies in Western Qin before, so they must have used the same method in Daxia, so it’s not surprising..."

The more satisfied the emperor was with Xiao Ruoan, the more nervous Xiao Yian became.

At this critical moment, any deviation will affect their probability of seizing the heir.

Behind Xiao Yian are two generations of harem masters, one is the emperor's biological mother, the other is the emperor's first wife, and the Wei family. Behind Xiao Ruo'an are the regent princess entrusted by the late emperor to Chao Gang, the eldest princess Xiao Hongyu, and the Huo family.

The contest between them had already started when Xiao Ruoan came back.

Or, it started when Xiao Ruoan was born.

No matter what twists and turns they experienced in the middle, in the end they still stood on the two competing sides.

But at this time, he had no way to defend himself, which would only make him lose even more completely.

He even began to wonder if there was something wrong with the wine he drank yesterday.

The emperor finally praised Xiao Ruo'an and asked him to properly handle the projects assigned to him by Xiao Jinyao, especially the Women's Medical College. Although this took a long time, more people would benefit if it succeeded.

And in the future, it will also give many common people's women an additional way to advance into the profession.

When Xiao Jinyao and Su Yunzhao arrived at the border pass, they met Xiao Changfeng.

Ever since he received the news, Xiao Changfeng had been looking forward to the arrival of his brother and sister-in-law, and had already prepared everything so that he could not lose to Dong Qi.

"Brother, sister-in-law, we are ready here and can set off tomorrow." Xiao Changfeng said very confidently.

"We are a little tired along the way. Let's rest for two more days..." Xiao Jinyao said.

They were traveling at a normal speed all the way, with no intention of rushing forward for time.

"Brother, I'm afraid the people from Dongqi will arrive in two days..." Xiao Changfeng didn't quite understand.

Xiao Jinyao said: "It doesn't matter. We experienced three assassinations along the way. Although nothing happened, there must be someone who didn't want us to arrive alive. Moreover, the assassins three times were not the same group of people. Even if there is really someone inside Daxia, The people may not have the same purpose. They are so worried about us going to Nanchu because Dong Qi is not sure about it. Nanchu has received our credentials and knows that we will go there, so let the people from Dong Qi wait with them. If they arrive one day early, they may not be able to do much. If they arrive three days early, they should be able to take action. If they arrive five days early, they can arrange a lot of things and become familiar with the people in Nanchu. But we don't follow this progress. If you stretch them for two more days, they will become impatient, and the people in Nanchu may not always be patient with them..."

Hu Yuelong, the Minister of Rites, did not say anything. Anyway, he listened to the prince.

Xiao Jinyao's psychological warfare made Xiao Changfeng confused.

Why does he feel that the later he goes, the more dangerous he will be? What if they go too late and Nanchu gets angry and directly forms an alliance with Dong Qi? Wouldn’t they lose more than they gain?

His worry did not affect Xiao Jinyao.

"Don't worry, as long as your sister-in-law hasn't arrived yet, they won't act rashly."

"My sister-in-law?" Xiao Changfeng was confused.

What does this matter have to do with Shu Yunzhao?

He thought for a while and thought of the people who came with them.

"Is it necessary to take those people to Nanchu?" Xiao Changfeng asked.

"Well, it is very necessary. Maybe they will eventually affect the situation after we go to Nanchu and fight Dong Qi. After all, they can affect the attitude of the Nanchu royal family."

What Xiao Jinyao said was very suggestive.

Although Xiao Changfeng was confused, he understood why Nanchu would wait with these people here.

"Brother, although I still don't understand, I believe in your ability."

Xiao Changfeng finally relaxed and stopped thinking about things he didn't understand. Anyway, his elder brother would not harm him.

On the other hand, the border guards began to ask about Ma Mingzhen after the official meeting.

If it weren't for the marriage, Xiao Jinyao would have brought Ma Mingzhen with him this time.

These were loyal subordinates of Ma Mingzhen's biological father. When they found out that their general had a son, they were extremely excited.

How much pain do these older princesses have to endure to endure the pain of not being able to recognize their biological son right in front of them, and to protect him from growing up safely?

At that time, many people said that the eldest princess was also the executioner of the royal family. If it hadn't been for her, General Ma would not have died so easily. But who can understand the pain in the eldest princess's heart?

Back then, wasn't she also a victim of the royal family?

Xiao Jinyao patiently told them about Ma Mingzhen's growth over the years, and also said that he was getting married.

In addition, Ma Mingzhen actually asked them to bring some gifts, which were specially given to the people at the border.

This incident brought tears to the eyes of the guards. The man they followed not only had descendants, but he also missed them.

Over the years, they had hated the eldest princess, but they gradually began to understand, especially after Xiao Changfeng came, and when talking about the eldest princess's closed life in Kyoto these years, they began to sympathize with her.

Now, they are just grateful.

If the eldest princess didn't have a deep affection for their general, why would she try to keep this child at all costs, and now he has regained his identity.

After all, the title of Marquis Anle is a height that many people will never reach in their lifetime.

In the evening, Xiao Changfeng still didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, they were going to Nanchu together. When it was time to let him know, he would naturally know.

Xiao Jinyao took the initiative to ask him to come out, saying that he had something to tell him.

"Brother, do you want to tell me the identities of those people?"

Xiao Changfeng had already guessed it. After all, this was what he didn't know very well.

"Well, the unconscious one was my mother-in-law's personal maid. She was persecuted back then, so she became like this. That one is his son, and the other one is the brother who finally found her."

After Xiao Changfeng heard this, he became even more confused.

Since this is inconvenient, why not leave them in Kyoto?

"Her brother is from Nanchu..." Xiao Jinyao reminded again.

In the flash of lightning, a storm seemed to blow in Xiao Changfeng's mind.

"So, the person the Shangguan family was looking for is really my sister-in-law's dead mother?"