The queen is crazy and spoiled, and the tyrant bows to her

Xie Zhiyan coughed twice and said calmly, "Let's talk business. A Yuan can't leave the palace for too long."

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone present stopped joking.

Zhao Yi, as if granted amnesty, spoke first, "Cousin, your grand imperial decree for the selection of concubines shouldn't just be for... expanding your family..."

As he spoke, his momentum weakened.

Ji Wuyuan curled his lips, took the tea on the table, and sipped it calmly, making him unpredictable.

"Your Majesty has been focusing on the court for the past two years since he ascended the throne, and has indeed neglected the harem.

"Now that the harem is without a master, all the affairs of the six palaces are managed by Empress Dowager Qi."

"Her niece, Concubine Qi, is the most powerful person in the harem."

"The Qi family has relied on the support of Empress Dowager Qi and has become more and more arrogant in recent years." Xie Zhiyan said in a deep voice.

"He even frequently bribed court officials in private and collected wealth everywhere."

Pei Lie was horrified: "What is the Qi family going to do?"

"Are you planning to rebel?!"

Xie Zhiyan sneered, and his originally deep eyes were now cold and sinister.

"He doesn't dare yet."

"Now that His Majesty has consolidated all power in the imperial court, including the Ministry of Rites, the Censorate, and the Imperial Academy... there's no longer any room for the Qi family!"

Zhao Yi suddenly put away his folding fan, suddenly realizing, "So, the Qi family has been secretly sending messages to the northern border frequently over the past year in an attempt to win over Prince Ji Wuwang of Zhenbei!"

Xie Zhiyan nodded.

"Hmph, the Qi family is so greedy and their ambitions are obvious!" Zhao Yi said angrily.

"Cousin, what are your plans next?"

Ji Wuyuan smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

He bent his knuckles, tapped the table with his fingertips, and said slowly: "The Qi family can't stay."

Just one short sentence determined the fate of the Qi family.

Except for Xie Zhiyan, the other two looked shocked.

Zhao Yi was the first to speak: "Cousin, isn't this too impulsive?"

"Empress Dowager Qi is not your biological mother. She and the Qi family helped you ascend the throne and served as your successor. If you rashly attack them, you will be branded as unfilial and persecuting meritorious officials."

Ji Wuyuan sneered: "I never care about these stigmas."

"But if we act directly, it will indeed be a bit troublesome."

These people were like thorns in his throat, which he could neither pull out nor swallow.

It's really troublesome and an eyesore.

But if it is allowed to develop, sooner or later the North will unite with the court and create a huge wave.

"Instead of trying to stop the boiling water by adding more water, it is better to remove the firewood from under the pot!" Xie Zhiyan said solemnly.

The smile on Ji Wuyuan's lips deepened, and his fingertips tapped slowly and harder.

"Yes, and this talent show is the beginning."

"Hmph, the wind in the court has been blowing in the Qi family's favor for too long. It's time for a change."

Xie Zhiyan wore the same secretive smile on his face: "The former dynasty and the harem are closely related."

"A small move can affect the entire body, so it should not be underestimated."

"Not only that, I also got some news recently, which may be a breakthrough point to deal with the Qi family."

"Oh my, stop keeping us in suspense, both of you. Tell us what you have to say." Zhao Yi said anxiously.

Xie Zhiyan's dark pupils were like a deep pool, bottomless, and his thin lips were lightly pursed.

"Recently, several couples from other places have traveled all the way to Beijing to report to the authorities, all claiming their daughters have disappeared without a trace."

"The time between incidents can be as short as a month or as long as several years."

"What's strange is that similar cases of women disappearing for no apparent reason happen frequently in the towns near them."

"And they reported it to the authorities everywhere but to no avail."

Zhao Yi's eyes widened, and he understood instantly: "You mean this matter is related to the Qi family!"

"That's right!"

"The Dali Temple's investigation revealed that, without exception, the Qi family was behind all of these cases."

Xie Zhiyan continued speaking, his voice growing colder and deeper: "Besides this, several rape and murder cases in the capital are also related to the Qi family."

"And all the clues from the investigations point to the same person."

"Who?" Zhao Yi's eyes widened.

"The eldest son of the second branch of the Qi family, Qi Gui!"

As he finished speaking, the teacup in Ji Wuyuan's hand shattered.

He raised the corners of his lips, not smiling, "The Qi family is really good!"

Those who are familiar with Ji Wuyuan know that the more beautiful his smile is, the more ruthless he is when killing people.

You can imagine what happened next.

I’m afraid the Qi family will never be able to resolve this peacefully!

……

At this time, in a private room on the second floor.

The melodious and pleasant sound of the piano slowly came out from the private room. The beautiful and graceful tune made people involuntarily indulge in it.

"Clap clap clap..."

Jiang Wantang lazily leaned on the beauty couch, smiled and clapped her hands in praise, "What a good song! Master Xingyun is indeed worthy of being the top star of Xunhuan Tower!"

"Not only is he handsome, but his piano skills are also exceptional!"

Xingyun chuckled, "Your Excellency, your compliment is too great!"

After saying that, he stood up and walked to Jiang Wantang, leaned over, and looked at her without blinking.

"From the very beginning, my lord, you have never even looked at Xingyun."

"so what."

Jiang Wantang curled her lips and smiled charmingly.

Xingyun was stunned, his eyes were dark and deep, and his body gradually moved closer to her.

"Since Xingyun entered this Xunhuan Tower, he has met countless women."

"I have never seen anyone so sharp and brilliant as you, like a sword just unsheathed."

"It really makes Xingyun...fascinated!"

"Since the young lady has come here and spent a fortune on Xingyun, it would be a waste of money just to listen to the piano..."

"Tonight, the moon is beautiful, and the people are beautiful. Why not relax and have fun together!"

His eyes were fixed on her without blinking, and the eagerness in his eyes was almost obvious.

The corners of Jiang Wantang's mouth turned upwards, and the smile on her face became more and more charming, like a charming fairy in the night.

She smiled at the man in front of her without saying a word.

Seeing this, Xingyun seemed to be encouraged and slowly approached her.

"Relax, my lord. Leave everything to Xingyun..."