The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

Xie Anning's teeth were chattering from the cold and he couldn't speak at all.

After a long while, he finally recovered and reached out to push the person away. He then asked, "Where's Wan'er?"

"Wan'er is fine,"

Her force was very light, but Ishihara Qing still took a half step back as she pushed him away. "Before the case is tried, all those involved are not allowed to meet. Wan'er has also been released from prison, but has been assigned to another place."

People involved.

Xie Anning pursed her lips: "Did Wu Yong really do it?"

"Hmm..." Ishihara Qing said, "He is guilty of heinous crimes and has committed many evil deeds. Fortunately, Your Majesty is wise and knows that the Xie family is innocent and has agreed to pardon them."

Wu Yong's motive for committing the crime involved the truth behind the death of General Xie and his wife. Even though the old couple had passed away for more than ten years, this was the key to the Xie family's exoneration and it was impossible to conceal it from the outside world.

Because of Wu Yong's evil deeds, she became an orphan without any family to rely on, and was taken care of by the Wang family...

Ishihara Qing took a deep breath: "There is one thing you need to know."

As he was speaking, he suddenly squatted down. He was dressed in official uniform and was a third-rank official. He squatted at her feet, lowering his head cautiously.

He lowered his head to hide the pain that could no longer be concealed on his face.

General Xie taught him well, and the old couple treated him like their own son.

How could Ishihara Qing feel good when he suddenly learned the truth?

The expression on his face could hide it, but the sob in his voice revealed the surging emotions.

Xie Anning, who was about to ask Wu Yong what crime he had committed, was startled. He took back the words that were on the tip of his tongue and folded his hands on his knees.

The pair of slender hands, red from the cold, appeared right under his eyes.

Ishihara Qing reached out and held it tightly, passing the warmth over, "Peace,"

He finally raised his red eyes, looked at her and said, "There is another reason for your parents' death."

The two looked at each other, and he recounted the grudges between Wu Yong and General Xie one by one.

Feeling the slender fingertips trembling under his palm, he gripped it tighter. "Don't believe Wu Yong's one-sided words. With how much Xie Bo loves you, there's no way he would agree to marry you without asking you first."

Ishihara Qing said, "It's more likely that he has ill intentions towards you, hoping to repay the favor of saving you at the cost of his life. After being rejected by Xie Bo and his career going badly, he has developed a new hatred for you."

"This man is a jackal, insatiable and ungrateful. Uncle Xie is inviting a wolf into the house by promoting him. It's a blessing that you've rarely been home in recent years..."

Xie Anning listened in a daze, as if someone had hit him with a club.

My mind was buzzing.

Only his words were left, echoing intermittently.

Her parents did not die of illness.

Instead, he was killed by his deputy general.

"An Ning?" Ishihara Qing frowned, "An Ning, don't be sad, he will accompany his life."

My thoughts drifted from far to near, and then from near to far, and as they drifted, I heard the words of the person in front of me.

Xie An Ning came back to her senses and stared at him blankly: "Will you really die with me?"

This look was so fragile and helpless that Ishihara felt a sharp pain in his heart.

In his eyes, Xie Anning had always been a strong and courageous person. When had he ever seen her so bewildered and dependent?

"Yes, I will."

He bent down and kissed her fingertips. "I will be involved in judging this case. Given the charges against this beast, even if it's not lingchi (death by slicing), it will certainly be torture. I will do it myself. If you want to watch, I can bring you to see it."

"Okay!" Xie Anning burst into tears, "I want to see how he dies with my own eyes!"

…………

On New Year’s Eve, in the Taiji Hall of the Imperial Palace, the emperor and his empress sat side by side and feasted all the ministers.

The assassination of the imperial concubine is just around the corner.

Such a major case that shocked the capital was handed over to the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice for investigation. In order to solve the case as soon as possible, His Majesty the Emperor gave them enough power. No matter whether they were royal relatives or noble families, as long as they were suspected, they could be arrested and interrogated directly.

It is conceivable how turbulent the capital has been in recent days.

The situation was extremely tense. Countless family leaders ordered the playboys in the mansion to keep a low profile and behave themselves.

As a result, this year's New Year's Eve palace banquet was not as lively as in previous years.

Not only did several aristocratic families fail to attend, even the two first-rank concubines in the harem, Consort Xian and Consort Shu, did not show up.

Some people also discovered that the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice who was ordered to investigate the case was nowhere to be seen tonight.

It’s simply terrifying to think about it.

In the brightly lit hall, dancers swayed gracefully, and musicians plucked the strings of the zither with skillful fingers.

Finally, the atmosphere was livened up a bit.

Now that the divine drunkenness has been overcome, Jiang Lingyue has finally lifted the restriction on not drinking alcohol.

After receiving toasts from several princesses of the royal family, he still felt unsatisfied, so he held the wine pot and poured himself several cups in a row. It was not until his vision became blurred and his head was dizzy that he felt the alcohol addiction subsided a little.

His Majesty the Emperor learned the lesson from the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet. While drinking with his ministers, he was also keeping an eye on the drunkard beside him.

Although the intoxication had subsided, some of the medicinal effects of the blood ginseng were still in her body and had not dissipated.

You can drink alcohol, but not in excess.

He calculated that she was already about 70% drunk, and seeing that her hands were about to touch the wine pot, he immediately held her wrist and said, "Yueyue, be good."

His Majesty the Emperor coaxed him gently, "That's enough. If you drink any more, you'll be drunk."

"...But," Jiang Lingyue blinked her half-drunk eyes and looked at him and said, "But today is New Year's Eve."

It’s the New Year, so what’s the harm in drinking a few more glasses?

It really makes a lot of sense.

Especially with those twinkling almond eyes that seem to be able to seduce people.

His Majesty the Emperor was completely unable to resist, so he let go of her hand and compromised, saying, "Then have another drink."

However, Jiang Lingyue had already grown very bold by now, and would never listen to his orders.

After finishing one cup, there is still another one.

After several unsuccessful attempts to stop him, by the time the pot of wine was finished, the emperor's face had turned completely dark.

He finally understood that as long as there was wine, the girl would not give up.

If she drinks any more, she might explode.

So, just like the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, the emperor was the first to leave, carrying the drunken concubine.

When the cold wind blew, Jiang Lingyue's dazed head became a little clearer.

"where to?"

Qi Junyi ignored her and steadily carried her onto the carriage. Then he lowered his eyes and asked her, "Where do you want to go?"

Where else to go, no...

"Guang'an Palace!"

The cute female voice interrupted Qi Junyi's thoughts. Thinking that the girl was going to cause trouble again, he said helplessly: "Yueyue, you should go to bed."

"Just go to Guang'an Hall and sleep."

"......?" Qi Junyi was surprised, "Why do you want to go there?"

That was the place where memorials were reviewed, government affairs were handled, and court officials were summoned.

The rear hall was his former living room.

It is also the formal living hall for emperors of all dynasties.

Ever since I was reborn, I couldn't get through a single sleepless night alone.

He himself hasn't lived there for a long time.

How could she be interested?

However, Jiang Lingyue reached out to hold his face and said word by word: "I want to sleep with you there, is that okay?"

"...Yueyue," his eyes darkened, "Are you drunk now?"