When Xie Ci went to the Dali Temple, the people inside the temple looked very unhappy.

Because Li Qiulian, Madam Li and Li Qingyue were all poisoned to death.

Li Qiulian's father, Li Wangfei, was also stabbed in the throat by a sword on the way to Yanjing City.

Before the trial of the Li family began, they died in the cell, but the other party assassinated them blatantly without concealing it at all, which was undoubtedly a challenge to Gu Changning's imperial majesty.

Gu Changning stared with a gloomy face at the three corpses that were carried into the Yan State Council Hall.

Doctor Sun stepped forward to examine the mouths of the deceased, scraped out the venom, and confirmed that the three people had taken a large amount of thiamine, a lethal dose that could cause them to die instantly after taking it.

After listening to this, Gu Changning walked back and forth in the hall.

Seeing this, Xie Ci raised his hand and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, there is a traitor in the Dali Temple. Please let me investigate this matter."

"Investigate. Find out the mastermind behind this. He is a black sheep and must not be forgiven. Before I hand this case over to you, first lock up everyone in the Dali Temple from top to bottom and interrogate them one by one. Then transfer a group of your most trusted people from the Xie family army to temporarily take over the positions in the Dali Temple."

Gu Changning was extremely angry.

It was a humiliation to him that three people died under his nose.

Before Xie Ci could reply, Xie Jinyun walked in from outside the palace and said, "Your Majesty."

"Jin'er, why are you here?" Gu Changning walked forward quickly.

Xie Jinyun bowed to him, and Gu Changning reached out and pulled her up, saying to her: "Li Qiulian and her mother and brother were all poisoned."

"Wuhen has already told me about this." Xie Jinyun glanced at the three corpses, then quickly retracted her gaze and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to offer you."

Gu Changning was slightly startled, and Xie Ci also walked forward and asked, "What good ideas does the queen have? Just tell me."

"Your Majesty, Brother, do you remember that I was in a deep sleep for two months?" Xie Jinyun said.

When Gu Changning heard this, he subconsciously clenched Xie Jinyun's hand and said, "Remember."

Those days were so painful and unforgettable.

"Then this is the plan I want to offer." Xie Jinyun took Gu Changning's hand, turned around and asked the imperial guards to close the door of the council hall, and then ordered people to guard the door well.

Seeing this, Gu Changning looked at Xie Ci.

When he came to his senses, Xie Jinyun said seriously: "We can't tell anyone that everyone in the Li family is dead. We have to keep Li Qiulian alive."

Xie Ci didn't understand: "Madam, Li Qiulian is already dead, and even Imperial Doctor Sun is helpless."

"I know, but we have to tell the public that Li Qiulian can still be saved. She took the least amount of poison. Doctor Sun used the medicine he prepared to keep Li Qiulian alive. She is unconscious. The emperor and the queen are very concerned about Li Qiulian's life and death. Therefore, they plan to send someone to the capital of Chen Kingdom to ask Master Kunling of the Thousand Buddha Temple to come to Yanjing to summon Li Qiulian's soul."

“Your Majesty can spread the news that I was in a coma for two months but was revived by Master Kunling. You must make everyone believe that as long as Master Kunling takes action, Li Qiulian’s soul can be pulled out of the ghost gate and brought back to life.”

After Xie Jinyun finished speaking, Gu Changning and Xie Ci both understood what Xie Jinyun was thinking.

Xie Ci said excitedly, "Your Majesty, I think the Queen's plan is feasible."

Gu Changning stretched out his hand and pinched Xie Jinyun's little face, saying: "Then let's arrange it this way. Send Madam Li and Li Qingyue's bodies to the charity cemetery, and send Li Qiulian's body to the Imperial Hospital. However, there are too many people in the Imperial Hospital to complain..."

Having said that, Gu Changning turned around and looked at Doctor Sun.

Doctor Sun said, "I can arrange a room in the Imperial Hospital Cabinet to specifically 'treat' Madam He, and then select a few trusted medicine servants to guard that room twelve hours a day, and never let the emperor's plan leak out."

After a discussion, the door of the Council Hall was opened from the inside soon. Gu Changning called several eunuchs to carry the bodies of Li Qingyue and Madam Li out of the palace, while Imperial Doctor Sun called his apprentice to carry Li Qiulian's body back to the Imperial Hospital.

The news that Li Qiulian was rescued spread like wildfire soon.

At the same time, Xie Jinyun also received wedding invitations from the Jia family and the Xiao family. Xiao Sangwan was going to marry Jia Xian.

Xie Jinyun personally handed the dowry that she had prepared for Xiao Sangwan to Xiao Sangwan, and said with a smile: "Sangwan, I have been looking forward to this day, it is not easy."

Xiao Sangwan's cheeks flushed, she lowered her eyes and said, "I've wronged Master Jia. He wants to stay in the Xiao family from now on, and he said that the child I have with him can have the surname Xiao."

"I heard that you rejected cousin Jia because of something." Xie Jinyun put her hand on the back of Xiao Sangwan's hand and asked softly, "How is your brother's health now?"

Xiao Sangwan shook her head. "In the past three months, I have been sleeping more and more. Sister Xie said that I am afraid I don't have much time left. I am just hanging on for a breath. Brother is also in pain, but he dare not let go. He has unfulfilled wishes. I know he is worried that after his death, I will be the only one in the Xiao Mansion. He is worried about me. Master Jia is a very good person. I have no reason to refuse him. But don't worry, Your Majesty, I will not let the incense of the Jia family be cut off here."

Xie Jinyun sighed softly, looked at Xiao Sangwan's red eyes, and said: "You two brothers are too concerned about each other. I can understand your mood and feelings. After all, my brothers are the same. However, sometimes letting go may not be a relief. Sangwan, life is long. It is because of you that Xiao Shizi has survived all these years."

"Your servant...knows." Xiao Sangwan's voice was choked with sobs and she lowered her head to wipe away her tears.

Xie Jinyun patted her back and said softly, "When you get married, I will go out of the palace to add makeup for you. I promised that I will see you off when you get married."

Xiao Sangwan was so moved that she shed tears and nodded gently: "Thank you, Jin'er."

Xiao Sangwan didn't dare to stay in the palace for too long and left.

She had just walked out of the palace gate when the Wen family's carriage stopped right in front of her. Wen Rongchang got out of the carriage, and the two of them looked at each other unexpectedly.

Wen Rongchang was stunned for a moment. He hadn't seen Xiao Sangwan for a year or so.

He followed Xie Ci to Xiguan to fight against the Chen Kingdom's army and made many military achievements. After returning to Yanjing City, he was granted a title. Now he is also a marquis and leads 800 soldiers.

Although his military achievements were not as great as Xie Ci's, he was still the leader of a battalion and had his own place in Yanjing City.

Add to that Lin Xing'er's immense wealth, and he is now very powerful.

When Wen Rongchang saw Xiao Sangwan, he turned away, pretending not to see Xiao Sangwan, and turned to Lin Xing'er in the carriage and said, "Madam, please wait here. I will go to the palace to report political affairs to the emperor and then accompany you to the newly opened restaurant in Yanjing for lunch."

"Okay, wherever my husband goes, I'll wait for you here." Lin Xing'er said gently, her eyes full of Wen Rongchang.

Wen Rongchang stepped down from the carriage on a stool, straightened his back, patted his court robes, and walked straight into the palace gate.

When passing by Xiao Sangwan, Wen Rongchang walked faster, as if being associated with Xiao Sangwan would make him unfortunate.

Xiao Sangwan did not look at Wen Rongchang's smug look, she stopped in front of the palace gate.

The carriage from the Xiao Mansion slowly drove towards her. Lin Xing'er heard the sound of carriage wheels outside, lifted the curtain and looked out. When she saw Xiao Sangwan's figure, Lin Xing'er frowned slightly.

is her!

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