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One second to remember [Brushstroke Pavilion] [Free of charge, read the wonderful novel!]

Shen Ninghua's heart skipped a beat as she turned her head to look at the lifeless Xiao Huan Xi. "Royal father, Imperial Physician Xuan, please."

Baili Qingfeng frowned. He had also heard of Xiao Jingran's love for Xiao Huan Xi. If she died, it would cause quite a commotion.

The madams present were all stunned. They lowered their heads in silence, afraid that they would be infected by someone else. The Royal family, the Xiao family, Princess Radiant … None of them could afford to offend him.

The empress had them all sent out.

Shen Ninghua and Xiao Huan Xi were sent to Baili An's palace.

Chen Ying Zheng, Miss Xiao doesn't seem to be angry anymore. Quickly help me take a look, after all, she's the first-in-line daughter of the Xiao family. No matter how she entered the palace, if something were to happen to her, it would ruin the heart of the Xiao family. "

Bai Linan frowned. His mother was purposely making things difficult for Ning Hua …

Shen Ninghua did not seem to mind at all. "What Imperial Mother said is reasonable. Chen Yuan should first treat Miss Xiao, I just need to confirm my medical skills and confirm that I'm fine."

Baili Qingfeng did not object to it, but in his heart, he was even more dissatisfied with the Queen.

Chen Xi nodded. When he took a step forward and saw Xiao Hengxi's appearance, he was surprised. Without even checking her pulse, he immediately replied, "Your majesty, Miss Xiao has passed away."

The empress's eyes glinted with sadness. "Poor child. He was so young, yet he died in the water. What a pity."

Baili Qing Cang nodded as his face darkened, "Go and help Ning Hua look after her. See if there's anything wrong with her."

After taking care of Shen Ninghua's pulse, Chen Xian pondered for a moment before saying, "Princess has suffered a fright. She's choking water in her lungs and needs to recuperate properly. Otherwise, the root of her illness will easily spread."

In his heart, Shen Ninghua felt a little grateful to Chen Ying. She had already secretly helped him, but she was fine. Chen Xiang described her situation a little worse. In the face of the counterattack from the Xiao Clan, she had a greater chance of winning.

"Thank you, Principal Chen."

"Of course, the princess should take good care of herself."

"Alright."

Hearing the news of Xiao Huan Xi's death, Xiao JingRan's vision darkened and he immediately fainted. The palace was in a state of chaos as the imperial physician gave him five shots consecutively before he woke up.

The first thing he did when he stood up was to put on his battle robes and bring the Emperor's golden trump card with him. He then mounted his horse and entered the imperial city.

Xiao Feng stood up with the intention to stop him, but was whipped by Xiao Jingran in front of his chest: "As an elder brother, how could you be so cold-blooded when your own sister died? I don't have a son like you!"

Looking at the horse leaving, Xiao Feng held back the pain in her chest and gritted her teeth so hard that they almost broke.

An angry Xiao Jingran rode his horse into the palace where Yue Wu and the guards stopped him. He held high the emperor's golden mace and chopped down the imperial guards before entering the palace.

On the way, Xiao Jingran acted as if he had gone mad. He ignored the surrounding guards and rushed all the way to the southern study room where Baili Qing Cang was.

He raised his head to look at the towering signboard, knelt down, and shouted:

"Your subject, Xiao JingRan, requests to see the emperor!"

Baili Qingfeng looked at the entrance of the great hall as an ice-cold aura emanated from his body. From the moment Xiao Jingran started to barge into the palace, he had received the news and was waiting there:

"Announce!"

"This subject pays his respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live ten thousand years, live ten thousand years, and live one hundred thousand years!"

Xiao Jingran wore the battle armor of the battlefield. The silver armor was filled with a chilling light. The faint smell of blood spread throughout the battlefield, causing people to feel a chill down their spines.

Baili Qingfeng looked coldly at Xiao Jingran, who was kneeling on the ground. He suddenly recalled the scene where he rewarded the three armies. He was an emperor standing on the high platform, and there was silence among the soldiers. It was only after he had toasted that the sound of wine could be heard.

The Xiao family had stayed in the position of the protector of the Great An Empire for too long, to the point that the soldiers only recognized the Xiao family. They didn't even know that there was a Royal family, the Baili family.

"Xiao Aimin directly barged into the palace, there must be something extremely urgent going on, right?"

Xiao Jingran suddenly raised his head. With a dark expression and scarlet red eyes, he asked, "Your majesty, how is the daughter of this humble subject, Xiao Hengxi?"

Baili Qingfeng paused for a moment, then waved his hand, signalling to the attendant at the side, "Bring Xiao Huan Xi here."

Xiao Jingran's entire body trembled as he turned his head to look in the direction of the attendant. He saw four palace maids carrying a shelf into the main hall. The shelf had a pale, lifeless Xiao Huan Xi lying on it.

"Huan Xi …" Xiao Jingran over to Xiao Huan Xi's side and used his hands to caress her face. The cold touch made his heart ache, "My daughter, my daughter, the daughter of the Xiao family, was actually killed like this. Your majesty, I beg of the emperor to show my strength and to give me justice."

Baili Qingfeng looked unfazed: "Murderer? Who do you think is the murderer? "

"Your subject's daughter clearly doesn't know how to swim. How could she have fallen into the water and die for no reason? Your majesty, there must be a secret behind all of this." Xiao Jingran's heart was in extreme pain. This was his only daughter! She was his precious daughter!

"Are you suspecting that someone murdered your daughter in my palace?"

"This subject doesn't dare, but I heard that Huan Xi fell into the water together with Princess Zhao Hua. This subject wants to confront the princess face to face!"

Shen Ninghua was helped into the main hall. Upon hearing these words, he sneered in his heart, "Lord Xiao, what are you trying to say to this princess?"

Xiao JingRan suddenly turned his head around and his body instantly tensed up. The hand he was holding at his side continuously tightened as veins could be seen on his arms, neck, and forehead.

While supporting Shen Ninghua, Baili An felt suffocated. He was almost suffocated by the pressure of Xiao JingRan's killing intent.

Shen Ninghua slightly leaned to the side, not showing any signs of weakness as he used his imposing manner to clash with them. Instantly, the entire hall was filled with a solemn atmosphere.

Xiao Jingran's every word was spat out through gritted teeth: "Princess, you also fell into the water. Why are you fine while my daughter died?" Why didn't you die?

Shen Ninghua's expression was cold as she said, "Good deeds reap evil, good deeds reap evil. The more you do good deeds, the more naturally you will be protected by the heavens."

"Do you mean that my daughter is doomed? Why are you so sure that she deserves to die? "

"Lord Xiao, do not distort my meaning. This princess is not the King of Hell. Without the Book of Life and Death, no one's life can be decided!"

"The princess and my daughter have a grudge, do you have any ill intentions towards her in the water?"

My relationship with Miss Xiao is not bad, and there aren't any conflicts between us. The only thing that doesn't get along is that she likes this princess' would-be prince consort and even threatened you.

Xiao Jingran glared at Shen Ninghua. If he had a knife in his hand, he would definitely kill her immediately. "Huan Xi likes Chu Junyi. Are you going to kill her out of jealousy?"

"Chu Junyi is my consort. Other women don't even have the chance to be their side concubine. If we're talking about jealousy, she should be jealous of me. When Lord Xiao said this, this princess suddenly understood why she was hiding in the grass and even pushed me into the water. It seems like she was jealous of me and wanted to put this princess to death! "

"Stop talking nonsense. Huan Xi has a pure and kind personality. She's not as vicious as you!" Xiao JingRan was furious.

Shen Ninghua sneered and directly said, "Lord Xiao, now I know who killed Xiao Hengxi."

"What did you say?"

"Hmph, you're the one who killed Xiao Huan Xi!"

"You're lying!"

"As a father, you don't use your body as a role model. You only know how to spoil and pamper your daughter, even though she is lawless. To covet a princess' Prince Consort is one of your crimes!"

"As an official of the court, you have no respect for the princess, Xiao Huan Xi. If it weren't for my intelligence, you would have been killed several times by her words. This is your second crime!"

"As an important official of the imperial court, a subject trusted by the emperor, you actually wore battle robes and came to the palace during times of war. You were disrespectful before the imperial court, and your intentions were unclear. This is the punishment for your crimes!"

"Master Xiao, these few crimes, has this princess wrongly accused you? As a father, if he didn't set an example, what kind of education could a daughter have? For Xiao Huan Xi to be able to live safely until now, it is already the blessing of the heavens! "

Shen Ninghua's words were loud and clear, to the point that Baili Qing Cang couldn't help but exclaim in his heart!

Xiao Jingran's eyes were completely red and the lava in his eyes was boiling uncontrollably, as if he wanted to destroy the heavens and the earth: "Princess is such a eloquent person! "He's really eloquent!"

Shen Ninghua's black eyes were shining brightly. She said, "You've done well, and sat properly. This princess has to bear with every single word of yours, that's why I have something to say."

"Good, very good! My poor daughter, Huan Xi, I am sorry! " Xiao JingRan stared fixedly at Shen Ninghua for a while before lowering his head to caress Xiao Huan Xi's face.

My son, don't be afraid. Father will definitely avenge you!

"Your majesty, this humble subject is guilty. When I heard that my daughter had passed away, I was too impulsive. Please punish me, your majesty."

Hearing Xiao Jingran's plea for mercy, Shen Ninghua's heart violently trembled. He knew in his heart that Xiao JingRan was going all out to put her to death.

Baili Qingfeng tightly pursed his lips, slowly suppressing the rolling displeasure in his heart. At this moment, he couldn't touch the Xiao family. Otherwise, the hearts of the people wouldn't be at ease.

"It's alright. Your loss of your daughter is so painful that it's hard to bear. I can understand why you would lose your mind." However, Xiao Huan Xi was indeed hostile to Ning Hua. Since she was dead, I won't pursue this matter anymore. Bring her back and bury her properly. "

"Yes, this subject thanks Your Majesty for his grace."

Xiao Jingran stood up and waved his hand to block the palace maids who wanted to carry Xiao Huan Xi. These people were of low status, so how could they possibly touch his precious daughter? He took off his battle robe, covered Xiao Huan Xi, and carried her out of the hall.

Shen Ninghua, the sky is high and the water is long. Blood shall be repaid in blood! I will make you live a life worse than death!