Meiqiang miserably uses herself as a substitute

The emperor once loved a concubine, and on the day the former emperor died of coughing, he called her to sleep with her. He raised his eyes to look at Xiao Ran, "I..."

"You want to know who that concubine is." Xiao Li looked into his eyes, his tone was calm, but there was a trace of disappointment.

This person is still like this, he is only thinking about checking the past, and he is thinking about checking the right talisman.

As if he never cared about anything else.

Xie Yan turned his head away from looking at him, clutching the corner of his clothes with his fingers, "Yes."

I'm afraid he won't tell him—even if he had, he would have said what he knew.

Xiao Zhan: "It's Concubine Chen."

Xie Yan raised his head abruptly, his eyes showing surprise.

He really... told him everything without reservation.

But for Da Chu, these news may threaten the throne.

Xiao Yan looked at Xie Yan's hesitant expression, and said firmly, "I didn't lie to you."

Xie Yan paused, then sat up, with unknown emotions in his eyes.

This person really believed in himself... the trust that Chi Tide would not have, he seemed to have tasted it from this person.

Xiao Zhan saw him burying his head in his knees, his shoulders trembling slightly, thinking that he had been injured in the hunting ground, his heart pricked suddenly, and he reached out to touch him, but he heard the man's low laugh.

Xiao suffered a meal.

Xie Yan raised his head, smiled lightly and said, "Understood."

Of course he knew that Xiao Lan would not lie to Xiao Fenghuang.

Xie Yan looked at Xiao Ran, under the moonlight, that person's face was black, only a pair of phoenix eyes were still shining brightly.

It is firm, and there lies the trust in the beloved.

Xie Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, but his smile remained the same.

But thinking of the future... a flash of pain flashed through his heart.

Actually, you don't need to be so nice to him.

He was just taking advantage of your son's heart all the time.

Xiao Zhan is really an idiot.

22. Chapter 22

Xie Yan soon realized something was wrong and paused.

Concubine Chen, the Chen family.

Will it be such a coincidence?

Previously, Xiao Yan only told him the reason why the Shen family was reused - the old general Shen was an important minister of the former court.

Then the Chen family...

He looked at Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Lan nodded, as if he could see through his thoughts, "Concubine Chen is the daughter of old Patriarch Chen."

Xie Yan was stunned.

Therefore, the Chen family has its current status because the old Patriarch Chen sent his daughter to the palace to be favored by the late emperor.

Now... old Patriarch Chen sent his granddaughter Chen Shu to the emperor again...

There was a slight smile in Xiao Yan's eyes: "Chen Shu blocked the sword for the father, and his life hangs by a thread."

Xie Yan loosened his clenched hands.

Xiao Zhan said: "You guessed it right, Ziqin, but what she seduced was not the prince, but the emperor."

"Patriarch Chen, finally sent the second concubine Chen into the palace."

Xie Yan still didn't fully react, he said: "But Chen Shu, she is only 12 years old."

The eldest princess under Emperor Mingde's knee is now 26.

How is it possible that the two are so different?

Xie Yan couldn't believe it: "Is the Chen family crazy about wanting power?"

Xiao Zhan made a "shh" gesture, after all, what they were talking about was of great importance.

Xiao Zhan said with a smile: "So... now Chen Shu is still in a coma, if she comes back to life, this matter will definitely not end here."

Xie Yan: "Did Patriarch Chen enter the palace?"

Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows: "Hearing that her daughter was assassinated, she set off immediately, but she is old and not suitable for traveling, but Chen Shu's brother, Chen Lin, is by her side now."

Xie Yan lowered his eyes and stopped talking.

It seems that because of the hunting, everything he wanted to investigate became clear at once.

Xie Yan boldly guessed that the missing You Talisman was in the hands of the Chen family.

Now he and Xiao Zhan are considered to be ministers who agree that there is something wrong with the Chen family.

Naturally, Emperor Mingde couldn't fail to see it.

It's just that the important officials in the court can't be easily convicted without evidence.The Patriarch of the Chen family has always acted with extreme caution, thinking twice, and would not easily reveal her flaws - otherwise she would not be in her sixtieth year, and still be the Patriarch of the Chen family.

His sons are already in their 30s.

Just at this time, Chen Shu sacrificed her life to escort her, causing another round of disturbance in the court.

Those ministers agreed that the little girl from the Chen family was very courageous.In this way, the image of the Chen family in the court was stabilized.

Xiao Zhan: "Do you think the assassin was arranged by the Chen family?"

Xie Yan came back to his senses, was stunned, and then replied: "I don't know."

Of course not, the assassin was arranged by Chi Chao, Chen Shu just seized this opportunity.

But Xie Yan couldn't tell Xiao Ran.

Regarding the existence of the red tide, it itself belongs to the royal secret.

Xie Yan changed the subject: "The guards of the Shen family are not good, what did the emperor say?"

"I didn't mention it." Xiao Yan said: "But it is said that the ministers of the court raised many dissatisfaction with Shen Si, and even implicated General Zhenyuan."

Xie Yan was thoughtful, "This time, the Shen family is no match for the Chen family."

If the Chen family really has the right talisman in their hands, then the Chen family is a bottomless pit, with a handle in hand, they are much bolder than the Shen family.

If this continues, the Shen family will definitely lose.

Xiao Yan looked up at the moon, seemingly casually said: "I heard that you smashed Xiao Ran's house just to find a door for me?"

Xie Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, and then there was a little hostility in his eyes, and his tone was dull: "Is the fourth prince distressed? How much is a mansion worth? The royal family lacks this?"

Xiao Ran suddenly laughed out loud, his point was not here at all.

However, Xie Yan smashed Xiao Ran's mansion, he thought it was very good.He said: "It's all stones, of course it's worthless."

Where is life worth money?

Everyone has only one life in this life, and it becomes even more precious after meeting someone they want to protect.

No amount of silver can buy it back.

Xiao Yan looked at Xie Yan, and said in a warm voice, "You must live well."

Xie Yan froze for a moment, didn't realize what he was saying, but still responded vaguely.

"Ah."

They all want to live well in this coming chaotic world.

At the same time, after Xiao Ran left the palace, Emperor Mingde met someone.

"What's the meaning of this?" Emperor Mingde sat on the dragon chair, and there was only a lonely figure from the back in the empty Yongzhao Hall.

For a moment, the flames above the candlesticks were slowly fanned, and then calmed down again, and there was one more person in the hall.

The man was wearing a black robe, which covered half of the mask, and on the other half of the mask, there was a striking phoenix flower on it, which looked mysterious and charming under the bright yellow light.

When he saw Emperor Mingde, he first saluted slightly, and then said: "This time, I came here to discuss this matter."

The voice has been specially processed, it is very strange, it seems like an old man, with a slightly hoarse voice.But Emperor Mingde knew that the Red Tide Palace Mistress hadn't even reached thirty yet.

Emperor Mingde squinted his eyes, leaned on the dragon chair, and said in a deep voice, "Then tell me, why did Chi Chao want to assassinate?"

The Red Tide Palace Master seemed to laugh in a low voice, and said: "I didn't assassinate him."

If he clearly ordered the assassination, the emperor and those princes would not survive the hunting grounds.

Hearing this, Emperor Mingde's voice suddenly rose, and he said angrily: "Then what do you want? What about Chi Chao?! Do you know that you are wielding knives and guns in front of the emperor! This Da Chu is surnamed Xiao. If you miss that day, what will you do?!"

"Your Majesty, calm down." Palace Master Red Tide remained calm, and his usual calm voice sounded: "Since it is an assassination, of course it must be done."

If none of those people were injured and retreated completely, wouldn't they be insignificant in the eyes of outsiders?Only by really hurting one or two princes can the outside world pay attention.

Red Tide Palace Master: "Red Tide has its own measure."

Emperor Mingde said condescendingly: "My mother established the red tide back then, not to let you become the big Chu like you are now."

Palace Master Chi Chao made another salute: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, what Chi Chao does is for Da Chu."

"It's just that now...can't tell the reason."

Emperor Mingde looked at him, his eyes darkened: "Since you keep saying that Chi Chao is loyal to Da Chu, then tell me, Xie Yan, what is he doing here?"

The Red Tide Palace Master did not speak.

Emperor Mingde continued: "Phoenix flowers on his forehead, and he has developed a whole body of skills. You let him approach Li'er. Why?"

"Palace Master Red Tide is so smart, you know who I want to be the crown prince."

Palace Master Chi Chao: "Xie Yan, he has a mission, which has nothing to do with the Fourth Prince."

"It's irrelevant..." Emperor Mingde repeated in a low voice, then raised his eyes to look at him again: "Then according to what you said, it was his own idea that Xie Yan approached Xiao Ran."

Red Tide Palace Master: "Yes."

Emperor Mingde sneered, "But who can guarantee that he didn't get close to Li'er for the mission. I know that you people from Red Tide will do whatever it takes to do the mission."

Red Tide Palace Master: "The rule that the people of Red Tide keep in mind is not to harm the members of the royal family. This rule is better than any task."

It must be known that the existence of red tide is for the prosperity of Great Chu.

Emperor Mingde's eyes dimmed: "Then you assassinated in the hunting ground this time, and you sent an assassin to hurt Fei'er..."

Red Tide Palace Master: "This is an exception."

"Exceptions?" Emperor Mingde's eyes were darkened, and he suddenly said coldly: "How many exceptions are there? What exceptions do you want?!"

He shook his head, his head hurting with anger: "I can't completely trust you if you make such a fuss."

In this way, it is another troublesome matter.

Suddenly, Emperor Mingde choked on his chest, covered his mouth and coughed.

Seeing this, Palace Master Chi Chao saluted: "Your Majesty is not feeling well, and I have to leave first."

The father-in-law outside the hall heard the emperor calling him, and pushed the door in, only to see Emperor Mingde sitting on the dragon chair and coughing in the hall, he paused, and immediately called the imperial doctor, while going up to pat him on the back: " Your Majesty, you are..."

This is obviously getting angry, but it was fine just now, and the hall has been full of people.