My Fair Princess: The Queen's Rebirth

Time passes day by day.

The official that Saiwei Saiguang had mentioned arrived in the capital as promised, and he was taken directly to the Qianqing Palace by the guards.

The emperor, empress, Empress Dowager and others were all sitting in their seats.

He had never seen such a big scene.

He knelt on the ground tremblingly, not daring to raise his head.

"Xiao Jian, Xiao Yanzi," the emperor suddenly said, "After two weeks of investigation into what happened back then, I've finally gotten some clues. Your father was indeed wrongly accused."

Xiaoyanzi, who was standing below, was completely confused and didn't understand what the emperor said at all. Didn't her father die of illness?

Why is the Emperor now saying that her father was wrongly accused?!

What exactly happened?

Xiaoyanzi turned her head and looked at Xiao Jian, "Brother, didn't you say that our father died of illness? Why...why did the Emperor say that he was wrongly accused? Could it be..."

"Xiao Yanzi, I was the one who lied to you back then," Xiao Jian said after a moment's hesitation. "But at the time, I saw how kind the Emperor, whom you always talk about, was to you, so I couldn't bear to tell you the truth. So I just made up a lie. But now that the Emperor has spoken out, I can't hide it from you any longer."

The voice just fell.

At this moment, the old lady walked up to Xiaoyanzi and Xiao Jian with a serious face and a solemn expression.

She looked at the two children in front of her, her heart suddenly tightening. She slowly said, "Xiaoyanzi, I'm sorry. I sent people to investigate Xiao Jian's background without telling anyone. I hope you can forgive me."

Xiaoyanzi's eyes suddenly turned red when she looked at Old Buddha.

But I felt a little confused.

Seeing that Xiaoyanzi hadn't spoken yet, the Empress Dowager spoke again, "Xiaoyanzi, to be honest, I'm really surprised by Xiao Jian's sudden appearance. He said he was your brother, but I can't trust him based on just his one-sided statement. Fortunately, he knows his place and never took advantage of you being the Emperor and Empress' adopted daughter to enter the palace. But... having said that, I'm still worried."

"Xiaoyanzi, I can understand Old Buddha on this matter." Xiao Jian nodded and comforted Xiaoyanzi. "Since our father has been wronged, then we must get to the bottom of this matter and never let him suffer injustice."

"Correct."

Xiao Yanzi said.

Then the queen looked at the official kneeling below and asked, "Tell me, what is your name?"

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty's name is Fang Shoubei." He answered tremblingly.

"Your Majesty, this garrison commander was the main official who handled this matter back then," the Queen said word by word. "If you interrogate carefully, you will understand the truth about Fang Zhihang, Xiao Yanzi and Xiao Jian's father."

After a round of interrogation, the emperor finally understood the whole story clearly.

"Your father was indeed a very talented civil servant, and I held him in high esteem. Back then, he often went boating with other scholars, reciting poetry and composing duets. The poem about the shaving of one's head was written during that time," the emperor said solemnly. "In fact, when I first ascended the throne, I was quite concerned about this matter and even tried to control it. So, when I heard about this poem, I was shocked and furious, and I had your father imprisoned... But you just heard what happened next, Lord Fang."

After the emperor finished speaking, he sighed heavily.

He slowly walked down from upstairs and came to Xiao Jian and Xiao Yanzi, his face full of heartache.

Erkang said at this time: "Fortunately, this matter has been thoroughly investigated. I believe that we should announce to the world that Uncle Fang is innocent."

After hearing Erkang's words, the emperor nodded and said, "Erkang is right. I will issue the order immediately."

The voice just fell.

Xiao Jian looked at the emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, now that the whole story of my father's case has been clarified, do you still think my father deserved his punishment? Although you didn't personally order the beheading, you still had a lot to do with my father's death."

"That's right." The emperor didn't hesitate. "In fact, your father was wrongly accused. If no one had reported it back then, I would never have paid attention to that poem. However, given your father's thoughts at the time, if I really wanted to punish him, he could still be held accountable."

After the emperor finished speaking, the Empress Dowager suddenly turned and looked at the emperor. "That being said, the crime is not punishable by death, Your Majesty."

At this moment, Xiaoyanzi was so moved after hearing what the old lady said that she even shed tears.

"Here are some of your father's manuscripts. Take them back." The emperor walked to the table and patted the thick stack of manuscripts on the table. "You two can take a look at them and make your own decisions."

"it is good."

Xiao Jian clasped his fists and saluted.

The queen looked at everyone present for a long time and couldn't let it go.

At this time, the old Buddha spoke again: "Your Majesty, I have an idea."

"Your Majesty, please speak." said the emperor.

"In half a month, it will be the auspicious day to go to the temple to burn incense." The old Buddha continued, "When the time comes, we will go to burn incense and pray to the Buddha to bless everyone with safety. Xiao Jian, please come with us."

When Xiao Jian heard that the old lady invited him to go together, he was a little shocked.

"Master Buddha, I won't go. This kind of occasion is not suitable for me to be present."

Xiao Jian refused.

"Hey, you participated in the last southern tour, and your father's case has been thoroughly investigated. Xiaoyanzi is the adopted daughter of the Emperor and Empress, so you are one of us. Why should you be so reserved?" The old Buddha said word by word.

After hearing what the old Buddha said and thinking for a long time, Xiao Jian immediately responded: "Then I will respectfully obey your command."