Since taking over the task of interrogating Liang Ruoru, Xiao Bi has been thinking about ways to rescue him.

Until then, letting him stay safely in prison is actually the best option.

First, it can ensure his safety.

Those craftsmen of Liuyun Kingdom were ostensibly sent by the king to rescue him, but their real purpose was to kill him and silence him.

The prison of the Criminal Department was heavily guarded, and Liu Yun Xizuo had no chance of breaking in.

Secondly, as time goes by, brother-in-law will gradually forget about Liang Ruoru's existence.

If she pleads for him again then, the possibility of his and Pu Lan's release will be greatly increased.

I never thought that the sudden incident in the palace would speed up the pace of my brother-in-law's handling of Liuyun Xizuo.

When asking about such things, it is easier for Xiao Bi to ask than Huan Yu.

"Brother-in-law, you asked me to interrogate Liang Ruoru, but I still have many things that I haven't asked clearly.

Do you think you can slow down a little, deal with other details first, and keep him in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, and I will interrogate him carefully after I return to Beijing."

Emperor Tianqing smiled and said: "So you are worried that I will execute these Liuyun Xizuo?"

Xiao Bi smiled, it was really difficult to answer this question.

It is not uncommon for someone from another country to execute someone who is a traitor.

Although she has never seen her brother-in-law do this in these years, the Jin Kingdom, Li Kingdom, and even Liuyunbeirong, all the countries around the Wei Dynasty, treated other countries in a very cruel way.

If the brother-in-law just executed them cleanly, it would actually be considered a mercy.

Emperor Tianqing said: "I hate killing very much, and killing these Liuyun Xizuo does not prove the power of Wei and me.

So I don’t plan to execute them, including Liang Ruoru.”

Xiao Bi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

My brother-in-law does hate killing, but he is by no means kind and cowardly.

His decision not to kill Liu Yun Xizuo must have had other motives.

Xiao Bi did not intend to delve into his intentions. The most important thing was that Liang Ruoru's life was safe for the time being.

Huan Yu said: "How does Your Majesty plan to deal with Liang Ruoru and others?"

Emperor Tianqing said: "This time, the queen and I can turn the crisis around, firstly, with Ayu's power, and secondly, with God's blessing. Therefore, I plan to pardon a group of prisoners.

Those with less serious crimes will be sent home directly.

If the crime is more serious, some penalties may be appropriately reduced.

People like Liang Ruoru and others cannot escape death penalty, so let them go to the salt fields in the southeast to work hard for a few years."

Xiao Wei has never been to the salt fields in the southeast, but has heard many people describe the hardships there.

But this is already the best result.

Liang Ruoru is a tough person who can endure hardships. After a few years in the salt field, he may have other opportunities.

Xiao Heng smiled and said: "I invited my two sisters to come for a gathering today, but Your Majesty treats this place as the royal study room and only talks about these things."

Emperor Tianqing laughed and said: "No wonder you are unwilling to invite me to the party. The reason is that you think I am too diligent and never forget about national affairs!"

Xiao Heng poured him a cup of tea: "It's almost August, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xiaojiu getting hairpins, getting engaged... there are a lot of things going on.

Your Majesty, have you decided when to leave for Beijing?"

Emperor Tianqing said: "Your body has not recovered yet and cannot bear the fatigue of traveling and horseback riding. It would be better to stay healthy for a few more days."

Xiao Heng said: "Then according to His Majesty's wishes, we will set off back to Beijing on the first day of August."

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In the days that followed, Xiao Bi moved back to live in the courtyard of the Xiao family.

Studying and practicing martial arts, spending time with his family. From time to time, he would meet up with the Huan brothers for hunting, and laugh and play with Hua Xiaohan and others. Time flew by like water.

On the first day of August, she set off back to Beijing with her family.

The carriage traveled extremely slowly, and it took the group two full days to arrive at the Duke's Mansion.

In the Souchi Garden, the maids had already prepared hot water for bathing and delicious food.

As soon as Xiao Bi soaked in the hot water, Qingzhao and Yingshui began to ask her very eagerly what had happened in the past few months.

"Princess, is the poison in the Queen's eyes really the Tears of Heavenly Eyes?"

"Princess, are you really marrying Young Master Huan just to repay your kindness?"

"Princess Princess..."

Xiao Bi's head was blown by the quarrel between the two of them.

She wiped the water on her face vigorously: "Are you two annoyed?"

Qingzhao smiled and said: "Don't be angry, Princess, the slaves also care about you."

Xiao Bi said: "I don't think you care about me, but you have been too busy these past few months, right?"

"No way, since the news of your engagement to Mr. Huan came, Sister Qinan has arranged countless things for the slaves to do."

Xiao Bi raised her eyebrows: "Qinan is back?"

Qingzhao nodded: "As soon as she came back, she started sorting out the dowry that the eldest lady left for you. The slaves were driven around by her, and they were almost exhausted.

And Mama Bei, she also rushed back from Hedong County as soon as she heard about your engagement, and she was also busy all day long."

Xiao Bi pouted: "The wedding date hasn't been decided yet, what's there to do... Where's Qinan, why haven't I seen her?"

Ying Shui said: "Sister Qinan went out early in the morning, I'm afraid she won't be back until late at night."

Xiao Bi leaned on the edge of the tub and sighed softly.

Qinan is not a slave of the Xiao family, but comes from the Nan family.

Because her ancestors had worked for the Nan family for generations, Xiao Bi's maternal grandfather, Mrs. Nan, specially named her "Qinan" without even avoiding the family name.

When the eldest lady Nan Rong passed away, Qinan was only a ten-year-old girl, but she was extremely smart and capable. She had even learned to manage the Nan family's property from her father.

Old Mrs. Nan was worried that her eldest granddaughter would not have anyone to help her, so he sent Qinan to Xiao Heng's side.

When Xiao Heng got married, he brought her into the palace.

After several years of experience, Qinan had the ability to take charge of her own business, so Xiao Heng released her from the palace and was responsible for taking care of the dowry left by her mother to her younger sister.

For nearly ten years, Qinan's identity was Xiao Pei's maid, and she was actually her chief accountant.

Qinan doesn't care about her food, drink, or daily life, and sometimes the master and servant don't see each other for months.

Xiao Bi admired Qinan very much.

It took a young girl ten years to multiply the dowry left by her mother several times. This ability is really not something ordinary people can have.

But she also felt a little guilty.

If it weren't for her to do things for her, Qinan would have already gotten married and had children, and wouldn't be alone in her twenties.

Women with outstanding abilities often have the most ideas, and others cannot interfere at all.

After she married Brother Huan, she still had to rely on Qinan to take care of all her property, but what should she do with her life-long affairs?

"Princess, Sister Qinan bought a lot of clothes and jewelry for you, they are so beautiful." Yingshui said with a smile.

"What?" Xiao Bi was a little drunk.

She doesn't like to wear women's clothing, and she has so many beautiful dresses and jewelry. Does Qinan want to kill her?!
Chapter completed!