Xiao Xixi asked someone to call Shang Kui. She wanted to ask Shang Kui about something, but she was told that Shang Kui had been removed from his official position temporarily because of his incompetence.
Baoqin explained: "the imperial concubine was robbed under Shang Kui's eyes. No matter what the process, it was Shang Kui's dereliction of duty."
Since it was his dereliction of duty, he had to be punished.
Xiao Xi frowned, "but I have something to ask him."
Baoqin: "why don't you ask your majesty? If your majesty agrees, you can call Shang Kui into the palace at any time."
Xiao Xixi is now ill. She can't go to the imperial study to eat with Luo QingHan every noon as before. She can only wait until Luo QingHan comes in the evening and tell him about it.
At this time, Luo QingHan is receiving Princess Hua'an.
Princess Hua'an's mental state is very bad. There are several wrinkles around her eyes. Even if her face is covered with a thick layer of fat powder, she still can't hide her haggard and fatigue.
She looked up at the young emperor sitting on the head, her lips slightly open.
"Your Majesty, I have one request."
Luo QingHan didn't answer, but looked at her quietly.
Those dark eyes seemed to penetrate her skin bag, leaving her mind nowhere to hide.
Princess Hua'an smiled uneasily: "Your Majesty must have guessed my intention. I came for the sake of the Empress Dowager and the king of Jingxian. I want to ask your majesty to forgive them."
The Empress Dowager is her mother, and the king of Jingxian is her son-in-law.
They are all her relatives. She can't ignore their life and death.
Even if she knew that they had committed the felony of conspiracy and rebellion, Princess Hua'an still went into the palace to beg for mercy.
Luo QingHan didn't answer the question: "aunt, you don't look very good. Why don't you let the imperial doctor show you?"
Princess Hua'an: "I'm fine. I don't need to see the imperial doctor. I just hope your majesty can raise your hand and let go of the Empress Dowager and the king of Jingxian county."
Luo QingHan: "I don't have many relatives left. I hope my aunt can take care of her health. You'd better go back and have a good rest. I don't want to experience the grief of losing relatives."
Seeing that he didn't answer at all, Princess Hua'an was a little anxious.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager and the king of Jingxian are my relatives. I can't watch them suffer. Please forgive them!"
Luo QingHan looked at her.
This time he finally answered.
"Aren't I your relative?"
Princess Hua'an was stunned.
She didn't seem to expect the emperor to ask such a question.
It took her a long time to speak.
"Of course you are also my family."
Luo QingHan: "since you are all relatives, why do you only think about the Empress Dowager and the king of Jingxian County, but don't care about my mood at all? This time they jointly murdered me. If I hadn't been prepared, I'm afraid the bones are rotten now, but you didn't think of this at all. You only have your mother and son-in-law in your heart."
Princess Hua'an blushed and ashamed when he said it.
"Sorry."
Luo QingHan: "I promised grandma Huang that even if she wanted to kill me, I would not hurt her. I can repeat this to you. I promise to do it."
Princess Hua'an hurriedly asked, "what about the king of Jing County?"
Luo QingHan didn't answer.
Princess Hua'an was more and more uneasy: "this time, the king of Jingxian did something wrong. Your majesty can demote him as a common man, or find a remote place to send him away from afar and forbid him to come back. As long as your majesty can save his life, anything can be done!"
In fact, she doesn't like Luo Yanzhi, but her daughter married Luo Yanzhi. Once Luo Yanzhi is convicted and executed, her daughter must also be involved.
Luo QingHan: "the king of Jingxian county is the hundred footed insect that dies but does not freeze. If you keep him alive, you will be laying a curse for my future."
Although Luo Yanzhi doesn't have much ability, he can't stand others to make articles about him and use his identity to do things.
Wang Qian was like this before. He used Luo Yanzhi to arrange an assassination, which almost killed Xiao Xi.
The same loss, Luo QingHan won't eat it again.
Princess Hua'an wants to intercede with Luo Yanzhi.
However, Luo QingHan has no patience to continue listening.
He said coldly, "for the sake of my aunt, I can promise to keep Xia Yuran alive. As for others, please don't interfere again."
Princess Hua'an knew that the emperor had made up his mind.
She had no choice but to leave.
Princess Hua'an returned to the princess's house and asked someone to invite Xia Yuran over.
She told Xia Yuran the emperor's decision and persuaded him.
"Anyway, you're tired of seeing Wang Xiang of Jingxian county. Now that something like this happens, you can take the opportunity to get away. The emperor has promised me that he will keep you alive. I'll let someone take you to the village to rest for a period of time. When the limelight passes, I'll let someone pick you up."
Princess Hua'an has arranged everything.
Although Xia Yuran was still worried, she knew there was no better way, so she could only nod.
"Well, I listen to my mother."
……
In the evening, Luo QingHan rested in Yunxiu palace as usual.
Xiao Xixi talked about Shang Kui.
She said she wanted to see Shang Kui.
Luo QingHan simply agreed.
"See you if you want."
Xiao Xi came up and kissed him on the face to express his thanks.
Before she retreated, Luo QingHan pressed the back of her neck and deepened the kiss.
The next morning, Shang Kui was summoned by the imperial concubine, dressed neatly and entered the palace.
His injury is still not good. His right hand is wrapped in thick gauze, there is a large bruise on his left cheek, and he limps when walking.
"The grass people pay a visit to the imperial concubine."
Because he had been removed from office, he even claimed to be a grass-roots citizen.
Xiao Xixi: "are you better?"
Shang Kui: "thank you for your concern. The grass people are much better."
Xiao Xixi: "Your Majesty doesn't really want to use you, but you have to explain this time, otherwise you can't convince the public. You'll take good care of your injury at home during this time. When your injury is cured, the palace will plead with your majesty for you."
Since he was dismissed, Shang Kui has been under great pressure. He is worried that he will be idle at home and will never have a chance to recover his official position.
At this time, hearing the words of the imperial concubine, the hanging stone in Shang Kui's heart can finally fall down.
He said gratefully.
"The grass people understand. Thank you for your advice."
Xiao Xixi: "I asked you to come here this time. I want to ask you something. I asked you to investigate the Su family before. What's the result?"
Yu Jiu entered the palace as the legitimate daughter of the Su family.
Since he can pretend to be the legitimate daughter of the Su family and has not been seen through by the Su family, it shows that there is likely to be an insider in the Su family.
So Xiao Xi wants to start with the Su family and see if he can find the insider?
If you can find an insider, you may be able to find out Yu Jiu's true identity.