The Queen Mother waved her hand in disdain, not understanding how her own son could not even understand this. Had she been her son for so many years in vain?

King Cheng was horrified and suddenly felt a little pathetic. Although he didn't know how his nephew got the Emperor's Sword, since you got it, you should have handed it over to your father as soon as possible. Who can help but doubt your intentions when you hesitate like this?

What's more, Xu Xianshan must have waited for such an opportunity for a long time. No matter whether Lu Anyuan really wants to rebel this time, his father-in-law will definitely have people instigating him in the northern border. Maybe he will be crowned emperor directly.

Humph, old boy, your trick of poisoning yourself is nothing more than an attempt to exonerate yourself. The Queen Mother and my brother who is the Emperor may not be able to guess this, but I know you very well!

"Yin'er, do you remember what your mother said?"

Prince Cheng quickly came back to his senses and bowed deeply: "Yes, mother, don't worry, your son will definitely seize this opportunity and will not fail like he did three years ago..."

"Cough, cough, cough!" The Queen Mother coughed three times vigorously. Prince Cheng immediately realized his mistake, lowered his voice, and quietly left the Yian Hall - but he did not go through the main gate, but the secret passage under the glazed screen of the Yian Hall.

The emperor originally ordered himself to backfill the gap, but his mother secretly stopped him. Not only did she not seal it, but she also dug the original entrance and exit of the secret passage back to the foot of the Yian Palace. Otherwise, how could Prince Cheng be able to enter the palace in the middle of the night?

When the Queen Mother saw Prince Cheng disappear, she sighed secretly, revealing the doom and fatigue that only belonged to her age and status: "Alas, after all, I only have this one son, and he has no chance of becoming the emperor. How can I bear to see my own grandson bow down and worship someone else as the emperor? All I did was for this bloodline!"

Nanny Han nodded, her eyes revealing a look of heartache. Even if the Queen Mother was really overly threatening, it was because she valued Prince Cheng, so the Queen Mother was right.

"The Queen Mother has planned everything for Prince Cheng, and I really admire her. According to what you said, the Emperor has read the secret letter and tacitly approved your placing Princess Xiaoyi under house arrest. So when will he announce the news of Prince Xiaoyi's rebellion to the ministers?"

The empress dowager's eyes were heavy. In the early years, in order to calm the emperor's heart, she took a lot of medicines that were harmful to her body, and even pretended to be crazy. Although she doesn't need to take medicine deliberately now, she is old after all, and some of it is harmful to her health.

Nanny Han only saw a few green flames in the queen mother's eyes, and then she heard her say, "I know that the emperor is very sensitive, and he must have sent people to verify the authenticity. Moreover, the news from the north will arrive early tomorrow morning, and he will be furious in the court by then."

"But Queen Mother, it's just a sword. We have all witnessed how much the Emperor values ​​Prince Xiaoyi in recent years. He values ​​Prince Xiaoyi even more than the Second Prince did back then. He really can..."

"You don't understand. The emperor was born in a poor family, and he values ​​legitimacy the most. Just because the previous emperor lost the sword that symbolized the emperor, the emperor spent a lot of effort to send people to find it, and even sacrificed the life of Prince Pingsong. The emperor knew that his most valued prince had ulterior motives, so how could he tolerate it?"

"I feel relieved when you say that. Then we just have to wait until tomorrow. Once Prince Xiaoyi is proven to be a traitor, there will be no one left among the princes who can be used. By then..." Nanny Han did not continue talking, but a smile was already on her lips.

When the Queen Mother saw this smile, she became a little annoyed for a moment, then she calmed down, said she was sleepy, and let her leave.

In the same palace, the breathing of the two people in Yixiao Pavilion has gradually evened out, but Siqin is guarding outside because she is really sleepy. Xu Yixing is adjusting his breathing in the room, his eyes are indeed wide open.

Hearing a slight noise outside, she sat up and waited quietly.

Sure enough, the door was pushed open soon and the person who came was Ying Jiu.

"I thought it was Ying Wu who came. How is Si Qin?"

Ying Jiu bowed, and it would be best for Ying Wu to disguise himself and come in. However, no matter whether he disguised himself as a palace maid or a eunuch, there were many rules for walking around in the palace, and it was not as practical as this light skill.

"A little calming incense, Miss Siqin should have a good sleep."

Xu Yixing felt relieved and motioned Ying Jiu to continue.

"News came from the northern border that King Xiaoyi obtained the Emperor's Sword in Miaozhou, but he did not hand it in in time."

Xu Yixing paused. This news was brought back by his own people, which would usually be one or two days earlier than the court. He had already wasted a day in the palace. Could it be that this news would reach the emperor's ears tomorrow?

But what puzzled her even more was that the Queen Mother received the news two or even three days earlier than her. How was that possible?

"I have learned about this matter from the Queen Mother today. Her news came very quickly. I am afraid that Your Majesty has already seen it. How do you explain it?"

Ying Jiu thought for a moment and said, "Unless her news did not come from the same time, our people have been following the prince all the time, so it is impossible for them to know it later than them."

Xu Yixing understood that this situation either meant that the Queen Mother had divine help and knew in advance that Lu Anyuan would get the Emperor's Sword, or someone had recognized the Emperor's Sword after it was taken out of the capital and reported it back to the capital. Well, well, it seemed that there was definitely a spy around Lu Anyuan.

"So did Lu Anyuan really rebel?" This is the question that Xu Yixing cares about most, and it will also determine what attitude he will use to respond to the questions from the Queen Mother and the Emperor tomorrow.

"This..." Ying Jiu was a little stunned. He didn't understand what the Emperor's Sword had to do with whether to rebel or not.

Xu Yixing was so angry that he laughed. Could it be that Ying Jiu thought that the sword was called the Emperor Sword for nothing?

"Just tell me, is there anything unusual in the news that came?"

Ying Jiu understood this time: "No, it just said that the prince got a sword called the Son of Heaven, and then didn't hand it in."

Xu Yixing nodded. It seemed that Ying Jiu really came to report the news. Could it be that he was reading the note to me? And a sword called Emperor? How dare he say that.

"Then I have an idea. How is the Xu Mansion?"

"Nothing has changed. The general hasn't woken up yet."

"Hmph." Xu Yixing snorted coldly. Whether someone is awake or not is not determined by whether he opens his eyes or not. "There may be some changes in the court tomorrow. Those of you in the capital should be on standby at any time."

Waiting for orders? Waiting for what? Ying Jiu didn't understand the meaning, so he stood in the room in a daze.

"You don't need to ask me anything. You just need to know that if necessary, I may ask you to enter the palace, kidnap me and then flee to the ends of the earth. Do you understand?"

"Yes! I will prepare the things for the journey right away." Ying Jiu received the accurate request, and his spirits lifted. He quickly jumped over the wall and disappeared in the moonlight on the palace wall.

Hey? Why are you so excited? If I were to flee to the ends of the earth, you would suffer.

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