Feng Yu's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and she threw Li Cejun aside, panting heavily.

"Poisonous man... I never expected... I never expected that the person who killed Mingxuan would be you..."

The murderer she had been searching for for years turned out to be her beloved concubine... She had wronged Mingxuan so much...

Li Cejun coughed violently, gasping for air, tears welling in her eyes. "Cough cough... cough cough... it's me, haha... didn't expect that, did you... cough cough, hahaha."

Feng Yu... how deeply you love him.

He shared a bed with the murderer who killed him... Haha, how are you any different from the murderer...

He staggered to his feet, staring blankly at Feng Yu, vaguely recalling memories from many years ago.

"Hahaha... He was so desperate, in so much pain, and I just watched him slowly lose his breath. Hahaha, you're a murderer too..."

His words were like sharp knives, stabbing into Feng Yu's heart again and again.

"Guards, drag this poisonous man away and tear him to pieces... execute him by slow slicing..."

Feng Yu gritted her teeth and finished speaking. She could no longer support herself and collapsed onto the armchair.

His eyes were bloodshot, as if they could drip blood...

Li Cejun's laughter grew increasingly miserable and maniacal, "Hahaha...hahaha it's all fake...Feng Yu, you won't have a good death either...hahaha I'll be waiting for you..."

"Pull him away now..."

Hearing the prince's roar, the maidservant frantically dragged Consort Li away.

Feng Yu, left alone in the room, remained lost in thought for a long time, enveloped in a somber and oppressive atmosphere.

"I've been blind all along... Haha!"

Li Cejun's shouting attracted a lot of people, who were now gathered outside the courtyard.

Some people whispered curiously, "Hey, did you all hear that...?"

"I heard that. It seems that Consort Li has been rejected by the Prince."

"Not only that, I just heard Consort Li cursing the Prince. How can we let him off so easily?"

"I know...I know, I just saw Xiaoyan and the others dragging Li Cejun away, preparing to execute her."

"Oh dear... this Consort Li is probably beyond saving..."

"Sigh, it's all because of the young lady's matter... Now that she's in the Heavenly Prison, I'm afraid she'll never get out..."

This Consort Li had been a powerful figure in the Prince's mansion for over twenty years, but unexpectedly, he fell from power and was even executed by the Prince. It's truly lamentable.

The discussion then shifted to, "It seems there's no chance for Consort Li and the eldest young lady. What do you think about the Prince's daughter...?" The chaos on this side went unnoticed...

At noon, Han Zheng handed a completed letter to Qiu Tong.

At that moment, a servant rushed in from outside, "Master... someone from the palace has arrived. Please go out to greet them!"

Han Zixuan raised an eyebrow and quickly walked out!

As I walked outside the main gate, I saw the palace maid I had seen yesterday.

Upon seeing Han Zixuan, Ronghua immediately stepped forward with a broad smile.

He blurted out hastily, "Oh dear, Commander Han, I was rude yesterday!"

Han Zixuan said calmly, "Oh, it's Aunt Songhua! What brings you here?"

"Commander Han, you flatter me. You may call me Ronghua!"

Yesterday's events almost cost her her life, yet His Majesty showed no remorse for Han Zixuan's abrupt departure.

This also reflects Han Zixuan's position in Feng Xiyue's heart.

We must now cultivate a good relationship with this Commandant Han!

"Today, this servant is here on orders to invite Commandant Han to the palace to meet the Emperor!"

Han Zixuan frowned and said, "Why do we still have to go to the palace to meet the emperor!"

Didn't I entrust everything to His Majesty yesterday?

"Oh, no...no...this servant has already handed the items over to Your Majesty."

However, His Majesty has other matters to discuss with Commandant Han! I would be grateful if Commandant Han would accompany me.

He put on a big smile and looked at Han Zixuan.

"Has Your Majesty said what it is about?"

"This servant does not know!"

Han Zixuan could only sigh, straighten her clothes, and then said.

"Alright then, you wait here, I'll take a shower and change first..."

Ronghua stammered, "No...no need...His Majesty Commandant Han said that you don't need to care about those formalities."

"You can just follow me into the palace; a carriage is already prepared outside."

She might as well die of stupidity for keeping His Majesty waiting, and then she walked at the front to lead the way.

Han Zixuan had no choice but to follow him into the palace.

The journey was smooth and unimpeded, and we soon arrived at the Taiji Hall.

After not seeing her for a month, Feng Xiyue stepped forward excitedly, "Hehe... Zixuan is here! Please, have a seat!"

Han Zixuan didn't stand on ceremony at all, sitting to the side and saying calmly, "What's wrong? Didn't I give you everything? Is there anything else?"

"Let's get straight to the point," Feng Xiyue sighed, "I've read all those letters."

Zixuan, your contribution in capturing Feng Wanqing this time is truly indispensable.

I have already imprisoned her and An Yun!

I have also sent people to investigate the matter of Dongsang Kingdom!

I believe there should be news soon.

I've arranged for others to handle the rest!

"Everything's been taken care of! Why are you still contacting me?"

She has done most of the work as agreed, so there shouldn't be any problems now, right?

Feng Xiyue glanced at her indifferently, "Han Zixuan, why do I feel that you are a little impatient?"

"Why can't you come into the palace to chat if there's nothing wrong, Your Majesty?"

Look at this attitude! What kind of subject shows such disrespect to the Empress?

Han Zixuan looked awkward. "Okay...okay, go ahead...go ahead, I'm listening!"

Feng Xiyue coughed twice and then said, "You have made a great contribution this time. Is there anything you want that you can ask me?"

As long as it's not too outrageous, I'll agree!

Is there any emperor as good as her? She's so eager to reward her subjects.

Han Zixuan's eyes lit up when she heard about the reward. Actually, she had her own selfish reasons for agreeing to help Feng Xiyue get rid of Feng Wanqing.

I only helped Feng Xiyue a little bit on the side; I really didn't expect there would be a reward.

Then, in a fit of enthusiasm, he blurted out, "The more the merrier! I'm not picky!"

Only a fool wouldn't take something that's free!

Feng Xiyue was utterly speechless. She coldly replied, "Heh... how about I just open the national treasury and let you choose whatever you want?"

“The national treasury? That’s fine too…” Han Zixuan replied thoughtfully.

Feng Xiyue was so angry at Han Zixuan's appearance that she almost laughed. "Get lost! Don't try to push your luck in front of me!"

Han Zixuan then thought about it seriously, "You can give me the rest yourself."

I recently planned to open Ningxiang Pavilion in Kyoto, but I haven't found a shop yet.

"Could you perhaps grant me a shop as a reward?"

Having a shop directly would save a lot of trouble! Ji Xiao could also get to the capital sooner.

Feng Xiyue nodded. She also knew that Han Zixuan had opened a spice shop in Yuntian Prefecture with someone.

I never expected that their shop would open in Kyoto.

“A shop… Good, I’ll have someone send you the land deed to the most bustling shop in Kyoto later!”

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"Alright, let's put that aside for now. I have something else to tell you!"

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