The arrogant imperial concubine arrives, the favorite of the regent

In the past two days, even though Ye Xiaohan did not receive the latest report from Han Yingwei, he had already expected it and had a clearer grasp of the direction of some things.

He could have predicted in advance that the emperor and others would also learn some information about the border of the Eastern Empire, and he could also guess that he was the one who secretly disturbed the emperor and others before they could find out - the border soldiers of the Eastern Empire raised the threshold for entering the country.

A few months ago, Ye Xiaohan initially sent people from the Underworld Palace to cause trouble secretly, causing the East Ocean Empire to increase vigilance at the border, which naturally isolated the emperor's people from wanting to sneak into the East Ocean Empire.

But- -

In late July, Ye Xiaohan was on his way to the capital to investigate a case when he clearly discovered the existence of two groups of assassins from the Eastern Empire and had dealt with them all.

Several death squads from the Eastern Empire, like the death squads from Nantai, had quietly infiltrated Zhongyue two months ago.

During this period, almost no one in Zhongyue knew about the commotion caused by the two enemy countries in Zhongyue!

This shows that there is a problem with the border defense line between the Dongyang Empire and Zhongyue! Otherwise, how could the Dongyang death squad sneak into Zhongyue?

From this, Ye Xiaohan immediately realized something.

"A few months ago, the Eastern Empire relaxed its vigilance in immigration control, not only because of the turmoil artificially created by the Underworld Palace..."

The chaos caused by the people of the Underworld Palace was only a superficial reason that forced the East Asian Empire to strengthen its precautions on the border.

But privately, the fundamental reason deep inside is related to the Oriental Empire itself.

When Ye Xiaohan talked about his analysis, his subordinates were in deep thought. It turned out that the Eastern Empire had become more strict in controlling entry and exit in the past few months, not only because of the assassins from the Underworld Palace, but also because they themselves wanted to strengthen the control of entry and exit!

Before his subordinates could think further, Ye Xiaohan pointed out directly: "As for the fundamental reason why the Eastern Empire strengthened its defense, it is of course because the Eastern Empire itself wants to do so."

"And their ultimate goal is to create an opportunity so that their people can quietly enter Zhongyue's territory during this time when immigration control is the most stringent!"

Everyone suddenly realized something, and several secret guards were in deep thought. The prince's analysis and remarks were obviously logically appropriate.

The Dongyang Empire claimed that it would not allow people to easily enter or leave its western border with Zhongyue, but in the end it sent people out of the Dongyang Empire and sneaked into the interior of Zhongyue.

The Oriental Empire is hypocritical, saying one thing and doing another. This seems to make it difficult for people to detect its secret actions. The Orientals are really cunning and insidious.

However, no matter how cunning the Eastern Empire is, there will be a day when its little tricks will be exposed.

As smart and resourceful as Ye Xiaohan was, he promptly found out the whereabouts and identities of Lai Zhongyue's assassins from the Dongyang Empire.

Later, he also learned that these assassins were secretly sent into Zhongyue by the Eastern Empire under the pretext of strengthening border management.

After Ye Xiaohan learned about the strange behavior of the Eastern Empire, he immediately sent a message to the eastern province of Zhongyue, which was closest to the western part of the Eastern Empire. He ordered the assassins of the Underworld Palace to investigate and find out what other actions the Eastern Empire had taken, how many Eastern assassins had been sent to Zhongyue, and what the ultimate purpose was...

In addition to taking countermeasures at the external level, some measures must also be taken at the internal level. Both internal and external troubles must be resolved one by one.

If the Dongyang Empire's death squad easily crossed the border and lay in ambush in Zhongyue for a long time, it means that there are spies in Zhongyue who are colluding with the enemy country. For this reason, Ye Xiaohan issued some more orders to thoroughly investigate whether the Dongyang death squad had colluded with people inside Zhongyue.

At this moment, it is already some time since the beginning of August.

On the other hand, the Netherworld Ninth Layer, transformed by Ye Xiaohan, was searching for the whereabouts of certain people at a certain address in Yanggu County.

On the other hand, the Han Yingwei he ordered to report to Chifeng City were already riding towards the eastern part of Zhongyue. They would soon reach the western part of the border between Dongyang Empire and Zhongyue... Then these shadow guards could stay there to complete the relevant tasks assigned by the Nether Ninth Layer...

...

As the dusk faded and the night darkened, palace lanterns lit up inside the palace walls, and the entire Zhongyue Palace was ablaze with lights.

The golden roof of Fengyi Palace has disappeared into the increasingly dark night.

In the main hall of Fengyi Palace, the lights were on brightly, and the people inside had not yet gone to bed.

The queen was wearing thin clothes, with her hair naturally draped over her shoulders. She was lying on a rosewood recliner, looking somewhat listless.

"Empress, it's time for you to drink some medicine." A little palace maid held a bowl of steaming medicine with a cautious look on her face.

"Present it." The queen didn't even raise her head or even look at the little palace maid who was speaking, and asked her to start working.

The maid quickly handed the medicine bowl on the tray to the queen, and a big stone in her heart fell completely. That's great, that's great, the queen finally doesn't refuse to take medicine like she used to!

Otherwise, the people under them really didn't know what to do. The Queen had her own temper, so how could they dare to say a few more words to persuade the Queen to take the medicine. Although the Queen had been cooperating with the medicine during this period, who could guarantee that she would not suddenly resist taking the medicine again?

The queen picked up the soup bowl, took a long breath, raised her chin slightly, and went down her stomach a bowl of warm medicine with a strong bitter taste.

After she finished drinking the medicine in one breath, she raised her eyes and glanced at the little palace maid who had brought her the medicine.

Isn't it just a bowl of bitter medicine? What's the big deal! She has experienced much more bitter things than this Chinese medicine.

With a curled mouth, he sneered, "I am not a beast. Do you have to look so scared of death when facing me?"

"Plop!" The little palace maid quickly knelt down and admitted her mistake.

The queen laughed again, but this smile seemed so cold and distant that it was hard to tell whether it was a genuine smile or a fake one.

The little maid kowtowed desperately, and she was even more frightened. Thinking of those who had forced the queen to drink the medicine before, they were severely punished by the queen in the end, and she didn't want to be punished by the queen either!

The queen pointed at the maid, her eyes slightly cold, and said with a smile: "I am the easiest person to talk to, you don't have to worry too much."

"The Queen is right. In the palace, only the Queen has such magnanimity. Is there any other concubine who can compare with the Queen?" Nanny Pei continued the Queen's words and gave her a flattering smile. She turned her head and glared at the kneeling little maid.

The queen said nothing and pointed at the little maid again.

"Go down."

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty!" The little palace maid breathed a sigh of relief, kowtowed and left.

The queen's eyes were filled with more darkness. She had only warned those subordinates who dared to give her instructions last time, but she had never expected that they would be so afraid of her. Ha, they really couldn't stand being scared by her.

No matter whether it was the confidant who had followed her for many years or the servants and guards who had just come to her side in the palace, they all feared her as the mother of a country.

God knows how good and virtuous she is in public, but the people around her are so afraid of her, as if she is a terrifying person...