After reading my mind, Daddy, why don't you smile?

"No?" Emperor Jianxi sneered, "Why would I believe your one-sided words?"

"Since you are forcing me to conduct a thorough investigation, I will listen to you and start with the Xianwang Mansion to find out whether some people died unjustly or deserved to die!"

Shao Yihui seemed to have not expected Emperor Jianxi to behave like this, and was horrified, "Your Majesty, you can't do this..."

"Father..." Zhao Ying walked out from the room. When Shao Yihui saw Zhao Ying, he fell silent.

Emperor Jianxi frowned, "Why did you come out?"

Zhao Ying knelt beside Shao Yihui and said calmly, "Father, please forgive me. I didn't mean to eavesdrop. It's just that my brother, the virtuous king, died strangely. I've always been worried about him. After listening to what father and Mr. Shao said... I think we shouldn't investigate the virtuous king!"

"Why?"

"The virtuous prince is my father's eldest son, and his mother is someone who has done my father a favor. If her orphan is investigated, and no crime is found, my father will be known as a heartless person. This is the first reason."

"Secondly, I would like to ask you, father, to investigate the murder of the virtuous king. The virtuous king was a prince, and he was assassinated in such a public place. If it was a personal grudge, it would be fine, but I am afraid it is..."

"What are you afraid of?" Emperor Jianxi narrowed his eyes.

"I'm afraid they are targeting your children. This time it was the virtuous prince, who will it be next time? If another prince is assassinated... or even worse..." Zhao Ying said solemnly, "Father, for the safety of my prince, please investigate this matter thoroughly and find the culprit!"

Zhao Ying's words were ambiguous, and he was just short of saying "those princes who are qualified to compete for the throne are the murderers."

Shao Yihui on the side paused for a while, then responded loudly, "Your Majesty, Princess Chengqian is right!"

Of course Emperor Jianxi understood. He took a deep breath and suppressed the anger that was forced upon him by a group of scholars. He was not afraid that people would say that he was harsh towards his deceased concubine. Cheng Qian was right. If the murderer could not be found, what would happen if the prince was harmed?

The prince is his and Hyomin's son, and the heir he has been training for many years. He can't let anything happen to him.

Emperor Jianxi immediately ordered Shangguan Shu to investigate.

Everyone knew that Shangguan Shu was a man of both civil and military talents, a pillar of the Chu State in governing the country and maintaining peace. He could outwit civil officials and prime ministers, and could mobilize the generals in the army. Sending him was enough to prove Emperor Jianxi's determination to find out the murderer.

Zhao Ying was completely relieved when he heard this. He stood up and walked to stand beside Emperor Jianxi.

Emperor Jianxi calmed down and looked at Shao Yihui with a more favorable attitude, praising him for his loyalty and fearlessness of power.

People are obsessed with looks. When Emperor Jianxi saw that Shao Yihui looked like a decent man, he felt a sense of admiration for his talent and tested him on the spot. It turned out that Shao Yihui was eloquent and had unique insights, showing great talent!

Emperor Jianxi's eyes gradually brightened, and he offered Shao Yihui a seat. Shao Yihui had been beaten and could not sit, so Emperor Jianxi had someone put a cushion for him.

After the surprise, there was confusion. How could such a talented person still be an unknown retainer at the age of thirty? Emperor Jianxi asked, "Why don't you take the imperial examination and become an official to serve the country?"

Zhao Ying also looked over curiously.

Shao Yihui looked a little strange after hearing this. He was silent for a while and said obscurely, "My wife used to be a prostitute in a willow alley, so she is not qualified to take the exam."

Shao Yihui looked straight ahead, as if he only felt regret but not ashamed to face people, and his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant.

Emperor Jianxi and Zhao Ying were slightly startled. Emperor Jianxi sighed, "Since your mother is a lowly person, then I will..."

Before Emperor Jianxi could finish his "exceptional" words, he was interrupted by Zhao Ying, who said with pity, "Father, you can't look down on Mr. Shao just because of his poor family background!"

"That's not Mr. Shao's fault!"

"Brother Xian Wang is dead, Mr. Shao may have nowhere to go now, father..." Zhao Ying said in a coquettish tone, "My son's princess mansion has just been renovated, and there is no housekeeper yet. I think Mr. Shao is smart and will definitely be able to manage my son's family well! Father, why don't you give Mr. Shao to me?"

Emperor Jianxi doesn’t know what kind of person his daughter is?

Most likely it was because he saw that Shao Yihui was handsome... Recently he saw that Cheng Qian and Runzhi had a good relationship, and he wanted them to get back together. If he gave Shao Yihui to Cheng Qian, and Runzhi knew about it, he would be so disappointed.

Emperor Jianxi hesitated. During this time, Zhao Ying had already looked at Shao Yihui, looking down at him with a warning look and a cold tone, "Shao Yihui, are you willing to follow me?"

Shao Yihui was shocked and stared at Emperor Jianxi. After seeing that Emperor Jianxi did not react, Shao Yihui seemed to accept his fate and said respectfully, "I am willing to serve Your Highness!"

Zhao Ying was satisfied and said to Emperor Jianxi, "Okay, father, I will not disturb you any more. I will leave first."

Emperor Jianxi waved his hands helplessly at Zhao Ying.

Then he ordered people to carry Shao Yihui away as well.

Zhao Ying followed Shao Yihui slowly.

Shao Yihui was carried by the eunuchs. At first, he pretended to be calm. Halfway through, Shao Yihui couldn't help but said, "Your Highness, thank you for taking the trouble. Just send me here..."

Zhao Ying raised her eyebrows, "Who said I'm going to give you a ride?"

Shao Yihui choked, blinked, and then said in a good-tempered manner, "Then is Princess going the same way as me?"

"Where am I going? Do I need to report to you?"

Shao Yihui: ...

There was another silence until they reached the palace gate.

Zhao Ying suddenly asked the eunuchs to stop, turned around and pressed his eyes hard until they turned red, then took out a silk handkerchief, put on a sad expression, and said to the eunuchs in a hoarse voice, "Let's go!"

Shao Yihui was stunned by Zhao Ying's rapid change of expression.

He looked at Zhao Ying in surprise and confusion.

The body was carried out of the palace gate. Outside the palace gate, the guests saw someone coming out and immediately became chaotic. The guards formed a circle to stop him.

"Come out, come out!"

"Look! That's Hui!"

"Why did Princess Chengqian come out with Ah Hui?"

The several aides standing in the front were all selected by Zhao Ying. They were the most talented among them and of course the ones with the most say. After the death of the wise king, these people all followed Shao Yihui's lead.

Everyone was puzzled. Zhao Ying's eyes were red, and a tear fell from the corner of her eye. She quickly wiped it away with her hand, looked at Shao Yihui, and pretended to be strong and said, "Mr. Shao, why are you doing this? If you have any grievances to complain about, just tell me, and you can save yourself from this pain!"

Shao Yihui: ...

I can't even see His Majesty, how can I go to the inner palace to find you?

The eyes of the leading staff members when they looked at Zhao Ying had changed, with hope, gratitude, suspicion...

"The princess is truly kind-hearted..."

"She is not only kind-hearted, but also loyal and chivalrous. It is a blessing for Great Chu to have such a princess!"

Shao Yihui saw Zhao Ying's intention. He glanced at Zhao Ying meaningfully and said, "Your Highness, why do you say that? The wise king was very kind to me when he was alive. I have no complaints even if I sacrifice my life for this matter!"

The person in front sighed again: "Ahui's character and loyalty are rare in the world..."

One of them knelt down suddenly, looked up to the sky and sighed, "Your Highness, the Wise King, with such a loyal subject as you, you can die without regrets!" After saying that, he burst into tears.

Zhao Ying: ...