Shuangqing

They were the ones who asked the queen for confirmation... they were about to be discovered.

No, it's just a game.

Everyone in the palace knew that they were close to the empress, so they would never have thought that they were helping the empress' nemesis Concubine Xiao Shu.

After a distance from the palace gate, Yan Shuangqing casually found a carriage and said to the driver, "Go to the Prime Minister's Mansion."

The coachman looked rough, and he was a little dazed, "Girl, what are you doing at the prime minister's mansion? That's not something ordinary people can go to! Who are you looking for?"

Yan Shuangqing thought for a while and said with a smile: "Look at what you said, can I still go to the prime minister? My relative is currently in the prime minister's residence, so I'll go and see him."

The coachman nodded knowingly, "Come on, then I'll put you on the road a little in front of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Car pullers like us don't dare to get too close to the Prime Minister's Mansion, for fear of being blamed."

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Everyone thinks that Yan Shuangqing and Wang Xizhao are in the same party

But Yan Shuangqing actually wanted to help Xiao Xiyue

And did Xiao Xiyue lie to her?

I don't know yet.

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Listening to the rumble of the wheels, Yan Shuangqing felt a little relieved.Even if there are some bumps, they can be ignored.

During this journey, think about how to talk to the prime minister next time.

Yan Shuangqing thought about it for a while, after all, the other party was the prime minister, if she was too aggressive, she might offend the other party; but she was also Princess Shiyan and the virtuous concubine of Northern Qiang, if she was too humble, the prime minister would not be at ease.You have to have a good sense of proportion.

How to speak?Straight to the point and express what you want, or hint in a roundabout way?

Still play it by ear.

Suddenly, the carriage stopped, only to hear the coachman in front say awkwardly, "Girl, I dare not go forward, you can get off here."

Yan Shuangqing didn't mind at all, she was a little surprised when she got out of the car, it was still a long way from the Prime Minister's Mansion, but it is understandable that a coachman is afraid of getting into trouble...

After giving him a small piece of silver, Yan Shuangqing walked forward.The driver's fear was not unreasonable, there were almost no pedestrians around the prime minister's mansion, probably because he was worried about the prime minister.And, although the news in the palace is secret, there must still be many people who know that Xiao Jiayin is losing power and dare not join him.

When Yan Shuangqing arrived at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, she felt that this place was even more deserted than her own palace - there was at least one nagging K10 in her palace, but here, there was almost no human voice.

There are few people, that's probably the case.

Yan Shuangqing couldn't help feeling a little more sympathetic. They all said that the people of Northern Qiang were simple and honest, and they didn't intrigue.

The gorgeous plaque seems to have lost some color for no reason, looking yellow and old.

Yan Shuangqing knocked on the door of Xiao Mansion.Three times.

After a long while, no one came to open the door, Yan Shuangqing didn't force her way in, she just waited at the spot, and after a while, someone quietly opened the door a crack, wondering, "Who is the one here?"

Yan Shuangqing let out a "puchi" laugh, she could see clearly that behind the door was just an eleven or twelve-year-old girl, with big eyes rolling around, full of cunning.

"Little girl," Yan Shuangqing smiled, seeing that although she was immature and tight, the exposed corners of her clothes were obviously not of ordinary fabric, and she must have a different identity, "I am Yanxian Concubine of the palace, and I am looking for Prime Minister Xiao."

As he spoke, he took out his token and showed it to the little girl, "Do you know how to read?"

The little girl snorted coldly, "You can't read!" After saying that, she opened the door completely.

It was only now that Yan Shuangqing saw her cheeks clearly, they were delicate and lovely, even though she was still young, she had a bit of amorous feelings, quite a bit of Xiao Xiyue's charm.

After probably guessing her identity, Yan Shuangqing still smiled, held her hand, and said, "Call me Sister Yan, and take me to your father, okay?"

This little girl should be Xiao Xiyue's younger sister. Xiao Xiyue once mentioned that her mother left after giving birth to this child, and the whole family loved her very much.It's called...Xiao Tangyin?

Seeing that the little girl ignored her, but she didn't move her hand away, "Is your name Tang Yin?"

The little girl pouted and thought for a while, but didn't say a word, feeling sullen for some reason, she pulled Yan Shuangqing forward.

The Xiao mansion occupies a very large area, and it took about 5 minutes to walk like this, but I haven't seen the mansion yet, it's just the garden in the mansion.Looking up, I could see a man in common clothes sitting in a small pavilion, drinking tea quietly.

"Daddy!" As soon as the little girl saw the man, she shook off Yan Shuangqing's hand, ran forward cheerfully, came to the man, and hugged him from behind.

When the man turned around, he was a middle-aged man who looked about 40 years old, with a slightly thin body, and it could be seen that he was also a handsome man when he was young.

Different from what he imagined, Yan Shuangqing thought he was a middle-aged man with a long beard, but he forgot that to be able to give birth to daughters like Xiao Xiyue and Xiao Tangyin, his genes must be excellent...

Prime Minister Xiao patted Xiao Tangyin on the head, signaling her not to participate in their conversation.Xiao Tangyin was very obedient when facing her father, and ran away happily.

At this time, Yan Shuangqing also walked into the pavilion and nodded slightly to Prime Minister Xiao.

"Sit down." Prime Minister Xiao said with a smile.

Yan Shuangqing was not polite either, she sat down directly opposite Xiao Cheng, stroked the hat on her head, "Yan Shuangqing has seen the prime minister."

"Xiao Zhixu has seen Concubine Xian."

Neither of them greeted each other, and after a short greeting, they knew each other's attitude.

Yan Shuangqing went straight to the point, "Concubine Shu is now trapped in a water prison and cannot contact the prime minister."

"Yes." Prime Minister Xiao said, "I was cut off all of a sudden, and I am very worried about my little girl. All the maids around her have been taken into custody, and the rest of the palace watchers have no way of knowing what crime she has committed."

"She's fine for the time being, and she hasn't suffered in prison," Yan Shuangqing said. "It's strange to say it at this time. It turned out that it was when the maid beside her reported to the queen that she wanted to practice witchcraft. It is very absurd. But witnesses The physical evidence is convincing, so they have to be taken into custody.”

"It's actually a matter of witchcraft..." Prime Minister Xiao was a little surprised, and then smiled. Yan Shuangqing admired him very much, and could still laugh under the current situation, "The two families of Prince Xiao have always been at odds, and the government and harem The struggle is far from endless, it turned out that my little girl and I were careless, and the queen..."

Yan Shuangqing wanted to say that she felt that Wang Xizhao did not frame Xiao Xiyue, but it was difficult to explain to Prime Minister Xiao, so she could only say, "Yesterday I went to see her in the prison, and she said that there are two ways to do it now. One is to steal One token is on the Queen, one is on the General Wang, and I haven't heard the other one in time...but I don't think this plan is feasible because..."

"I know, it's absolutely impossible," Prime Minister Xiao interrupted Yan Shuangqing, and said with a slight smile, "Your Majesty can just tell the little girl to make a plan."

Only then did Yan Shuangqing realize belatedly, she was showing off her cleverness in front of Prime Minister Xiao, wouldn't it be a fool's errand?As smart as he is, he knows it's not feasible as soon as he hears it. Stealing the token and leaving the prison without authorization is a capital offense.

"Ah Yue said that the maid who testified against her was someone the Queen placed next to her. If we start with this maid, maybe the confession can be retracted."

Prime Minister Xiao asked, "Your Majesty, do you know the maid's name?"

Yan Shuangqing was dumbfounded, and recalled that she was in such a hurry at the empress's place that day, not only did she not hear the maid's name, she didn't even remember her appearance.

Seeing her appearance, Prime Minister Xiao understood, and changed the topic, "Did Niangniang and Xiyue make a promise for life?"

The words came so suddenly that Yan Shuangqing was stunned for a few seconds.

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"No." After thinking about it, Yan Shuangqing decided to tell him the truth.

Even though Xiao Xiyue is now in prison and Yan Shuangqing is running around to save her, she still doesn't have that kind of... um... At first, she thought of Qiang Qile more as a trusted friend.

But since Prime Minister Xiao asked this question, did Xiao Xiyue say anything?

Facing her surprised expression, Prime Minister Xiao smiled slightly, "You know, that child, Ah Yue, I like you."

Although she had already guessed the general idea, Yan Shuangqing was still somewhat caught off guard.As the words came to her ears, Xiao Xiyue's soft smile seemed to appear in her mind... against the flickering candlelight in the cell yesterday.

she……

"She likes me?"

"Your Majesty, don't you believe me?"

Prime Minister Xiao pursed his lips and took a sip of tea, "That child, Ah Yue, looks calm on the surface, doesn't take anything to heart, but cares a lot, is sensitive and intelligent. I didn't know about the things between you and her , I expected that she had written to Tang Yin, and that's when I found out about it."

"What did she say?"

Yan Shuangqing couldn't help being curious. In fact, she had a faint premonition before, but she didn't expect it to come so suddenly, and she only really knew about it through someone else's mouth.

Prime Minister Xiao stared at Yan Shuangqing for a while, then shook his head, "This is a private matter of the daughters' family. Although the empress is also a woman... but after all, she is the person Ah Yue likes, and it is inconvenient for me to disclose too much. It’s intentional, just ask her after the incident.”

"Okay." Yan Shuangqing said, and got up immediately after speaking, "I will take my leave now. Everything is according to what the prime minister said, and I will try my best to find out the maid's name."

Prime Minister Xiao also got up and raised his hand, "Recently, the Wang family sent people to plant a lot of eyeliners next to the mansion, and the old man will send them off not far away. Madam, go through the back door. Please."

After coming out of the Xiao Mansion, Yan Shuangqing did not choose to go back to the palace in a carriage again, but walked back slowly, and successfully entered inside before the key was released. Facing the two suspicious guards, Yan Shuangqing Can only pretend to be calm.

If they report to the queen...

The bet is no.Besides, even if they reported it, the queen might not listen to their words.

Back in her own palace, Yan Shuangqing felt physically and mentally exhausted.For some reason, she always felt that Prime Minister Xiao didn't want to participate in this matter. Could it be her illusion?How could my own daughter not care?But the Xiao family is so powerful, how could they not even investigate the name of a little maid?

Sighing, Yan Shuangqing thought, no matter what, since Xiao Xiyue was rescued, she knew everything.

In the early morning of the next day, Wang Xizhao sent someone to ask Yan Shuangqing to go to her palace. Yan Shuangqing probably had a guess in her heart. Although the prime minister's mansion was temporarily down, the queen's eyeliner would not be so presumptuous, even if she knew that she had gone to see him , and certainly did not overhear the conversation between the two.

But once she knew that she had met the Prime Minister, she might be able to guess her purpose, then... Yan Shuangqing slightly regretted that she should have been more careful yesterday, the risk was too great.

Not counting the matter of guarding the palace gate, Yan Shuangqing somehow felt that this matter was tricky, but she could only bite the bullet... At present, the queen will not touch herself.

As soon as you step into the hall, you can feel the unusual atmosphere.Wang Xizhao's hair was a little disheveled, and his thin lips were tightly pursed. When he saw Yan Shuangqing coming, his frown eased a little.

"What's the matter?" Seeing her appearance, knowing that she was not angry with herself, Yan Shuangqing was relieved and asked with concern.

Wang Xizhao said in a deep voice: "The maid who accused Xiao Xiyue that day died."

Yan Shuangqing was startled, hesitated for a moment, and wondered, "Dead? How did she die? Didn't you put her under strict supervision?"

"Of course there are." Wang Xizhao rubbed his hair and said, "This matter is strange, I want to discuss it with you."

"With me...?" Yan Shuangqing was even more puzzled, did the queen trust her so far?Of course, he didn't say this out of his mouth, but just turned around in his heart.The Wang family is powerful, and there are so many guests and counselors, even though she has already intervened in it, why does she need to let herself discuss it?Are you testing your attitude?

"Exactly." Wang Xizhao said, "He died from poisoning, and the poison came from Shiyan."

Yan Shuangqing was stunned for a moment, if the queen wasn't trying to trick her, then she was being plotted against, her dry lips trembling, she asked, "The queen can trust me?"

Wang Xizhao raised his eyebrows and said nothing, his phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was looking at something, or thinking about something.

Although Yan Shuangqing's matter was indeed contrary to Wang Xizhao's, but this matter was harmful to Yan Shuangqing, and she never had the idea of ​​killing anyone.Yan Shuangqing was frustrated by Wang Xizhao's silence, "Queen..."

"Of course I believe it." Wang Xizhao closed his eyes slightly, "I naturally know it's not you."

Yan Shuangqing could tell that the queen was telling the truth.She suddenly felt extremely guilty. For so long, she had been getting along well with Xiao Xiyue and Wang Xizhao, two people who were hostile to each other, and naively thought that this could continue, which was obviously unrealistic.

She has to choose a side.

Under such a situation, Wang Xizhao still trusted him even though he was doing something to help Xiao Xiyue, and he didn't hide anything from him. What is the difference between him and those hypocrites?

The two of them remained silent for a while, but Wang Xizhao finally opened his mouth, "I know you have met the prime minister and Xiao Xiyue, but I didn't expose you immediately, do you know why?"

Seeing the struggle and confusion in Yan Shuangqing's eyes, Wang Xizhao said again, "As long as it is the person I believe in, no matter what I do, it will not change my mind. So Yan Shuangqing, can you tell me everything you know?" tell me?"

The author has something to say: btw, the heroine is actually not a scumbag.

She has not yet developed deep feelings for any one of Xiao Wang.

I can only say that it takes time

Let's stand in line hahahahaha