Just as I looked up at him, he was also looking up at me. As soon as the eyes of the two of them intersected, I subconsciously wanted to say something, but he spoke first.

But, it was not what I said.

"Sir Nangong, what do you think?"

Nangong Jinhong, who was standing beside him, seemed to be suppressed by such an atmosphere, and suddenly got called his name. He felt a little uneasy and looked at him carefully: "This--"

"You say whatever you think."

"Old minister—"

Although Pei Yuanhao said that, the emperor's expressionless look is still a little unpredictable. Nangong Jinhong also seemed very cautious. After hesitating for a while, he said softly: "The old minister is not convenient for this letter to say anything. After all, nothing is written clearly in this letter. If you make a false assertion, it will be unfair to the innocent and also unfair to Miss Yan."

I looked at him with some amusement.

In one sentence, I actually picked me out of the "innocent".

"but--"

Sure enough, he changed his mind and suddenly, everyone in the room held their breath, waiting for him to say the next sentence.

Nangong Jinhong hesitated for a while before slowly saying: "I remembered that the emperor just asked Miss Yan about a college..."

Pei Yuanhao said: "Xishan Academy?"

"Yes, the old minister has long heard of this academy, with many strange people coming out. It is a very famous place in Shu, and it is a place where learning and Taoism are discussed."

“…”

"I heard that Lord Fu also came from Xishan Academy?"

When I heard this, I immediately said, "Old Fu once taught there, but before entering the palace, he had been practicing in Hongye Temple for several years and had already left there."

Nangong Jinhong smiled and said, "That's it."

"What's the meaning?"

"Because the old minister remembered that a few years ago, there was a big fuss about Yangzhou candidates making trouble in the examination room. I heard that it has a lot to do with the students of Xishan Academy."

When Pei Yuanhao and I both changed their expressions.

Of course, I will not forget this incident when the Yangzhou candidates make a big fuss in the examination room. I think he will not forget this incident, because he was in Yangzhou at that time, and he personally handled this incident. At that time, I had not yet recovered my memory, so he almost let the officers and soldiers attack the students. Later, after my persuasion, he gave up the method of adding swords and weapons, and should be comforted, and finally suppressed this incident.

Although the matter was handled, I know that his favor for Yangzhou students was gone, and naturally he hated the students of Xishan Academy even more.

And that time, the reason why students at Xishan Academy provoked such a big fuss was because someone from the Yan family went to the academy to give a lesson, and then the students' spring break was given because of the beginning of spring, which caused a situation like Yangzhou.

When I thought of this, my brows frowned again.

It seems that I underestimated Nangong Jinhong.

I think this letter was his work. Just like his words at this moment, he had no evidence to prove it, but just by taking advantage of what Pei Yuanhao asked me just now, he led out of Xishan Academy and Yan family. Looking back at my identity as the eldest lady of the Yan family - even myself, I can't help but doubt myself.

Sure enough, Pei Yuanhao's eyes became colder.

Nangong Jinhong continued: "The old minister also heard that in addition to studying, students of Xishan Academy also have to practice swordsmanship and riding and shooting. They prefer to be chivalrous and righteous in their daily lives, and regard themselves as Confucian heroes."

"Confucian hero?" Pei Yuanhao repeated these two words and said coldly: "There is no violation of chivalrousness, and Confucianism uses literature to disrupt the law!"

As soon as these words were said, Nangong Jinhong seemed to be frightened, hurriedly pinched the book "helping" in his hand, took a step back, leaned over and dared not get up.

Although Su Su and Madam Wu who had been standing behind couldn't understand what Nangong Jinhong was saying, they seemed to feel something when they heard Pei Yuanhao's cold words. They looked at me worriedly and subconsciously wanted to walk towards me, but I looked up and stopped it with a glance.

I stared at them and let them stand in place and not move.

At this time, Chang Qing took a step forward: "Emperor..."

Her voice was very soft, and just after the conversation between the king and his ministers, it sounded even more gentle, but it was inexplicably strange. She walked to Pei Yuanhao and said softly: "Then this letter--"

Pei Yuanhao didn't say anything, put the folded letter paper back into the envelope, and then said coldly: "This matter is not allowed to be spread. Everyone, please take care of your mouth for me!"

As soon as he said that, everyone around him knelt down: "Yes!"

He looked up at me again.

I also looked at him quietly.

If things are not allowed to spread, then the punishment for me is-

At this time, Pei Yuanhao had already stood up and said to Chang Qing: "From today on the way, block this yard, no one is allowed to come in... nor are no one allowed to go out."

When Chang Qing heard this, she felt shocked: "Ah?"

"What? I didn't hear what I said?"

"No, I dare not. I follow the order."

When Nangong Jinhong heard his arrangement, he was not sure whether he was satisfied or still scared, but he finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he immediately said, "Prince, that Princess Miaoyan..."

I suddenly became nervous.

Although Pei Yuanhao did not directly punish me, he locked the yard and locked me here. He should have wanted to temporarily suppress this matter. What about the wonderful words? If I really treat me as a sinner, the princess certainly cannot stay with a sinner.

Could it be that Nangong Jinhong still wants to take Miaoyan away?

I was immediately furious and stared at him hatefully. Pei Yuanhao was silent for a moment, looked back at me, and then looked at the closed door of the inner room. Miaoyan was still sleeping inside, not aware of the almost earth-shaking changes outside. He said: "The princess's illness has not been cured yet, so don't disturb her. Just for the time being-"

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"Stay here for the time being."

I immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Nangong Jinhong seemed to hesitate: "Emperor, since you want to close this small courtyard, then the princess--"

Pei Yuanhao no longer paid attention to him and turned to Chang Qing and said, "All supply remains unchanged. If I let me know what they have shortages, I will only ask you."

Chang Qing lowered her head: "Yes. I understand."

After saying that, Pei Yuanhao turned around and walked out.

Nangong Jinhong was obviously still a little confused. He pinched the book in his hand, walked two steps and chased Pei Yuanhao behind, and whispered: "Master, the news is to be blocked, but this matter--"

He said, looking at the letter in Pei Yuanhao's hand with some meaning.

Pei Yuanhao stopped and looked back at him.

Nangong Jinhong leaned over and said, "It is related to the safety of the court and the importance of the country. I also asked the emperor to order a thorough investigation of this matter, and to seek justice for the deceased."

The Dead?

When I heard this, I immediately frowned. When Nangong Jinhong said the last few words, his voice trembled. Pei Yuanhao frowned and looked at him: "Qing Family..."

Nangong Jinhong knelt in front of him with a pounce, kowtowed and bowed: "Your Majesty, the old minister has long suspected that Xichuan's traitors were ill-conspired. Before, when Xueyi was killed, the old minister had always suspected that it was done by the people of Xichuan. However, due to insufficient evidence, the old minister had an injustice. Today, when I saw this letter, the old minister couldn't help but think of my miserable nephew..."

As he said that, he started to cry.

Pei Yuanhao looked down at him, and seemed to be at a loss for a moment. After a while, he slowly bent down to support him: "My dear, get up first."

"Emperor, Your Majesty, please make the decision for the righteousness of the cause!"

...

I stood beside me, still saying nothing, but my brows were already twisted into a lump.

Now, I have known that this bureau has been set up for a long time, but I don’t know how much effort Nangong Jinhong has spent in this bureau - from every word he says now, I can feel like a steel knife inserted into the side he wants to deal with. From beginning to end, he did not make a word for me. Before the emperor made a statement, he did not make a fuss with this letter; after the emperor blocked my yard, that is, after he made a statement, he immediately began to make a fuss with Qu Xueyi’s death.

On the surface, he was not an enemy targeting his own political enemies or daughters, but just wanted to seek justice for Qu Xueyi, the imperial court's official, and his miserable nephew's death.

I think this is exactly the hurdle that Pei Yuanhao has never been able to overcome in his heart.

At this time, Pei Yuanhao finally helped him up from the ground. Nangong Jinhong was already crying and burst into tears. Pei Yuanhao patted his arm and said slowly: "Of course I want to investigate this matter. Why should I be so impatient?"

Nangong Jinhong looked up at him: "Your Majesty, what should I do--"

Pei Yuanhao said slowly: "I just said that I reminded me."

"Old minister? What do you mean by the old minister?"

"Your dear, I just asked me about Xishan Academy, and I just remembered it," he said, turning back to look at me: "Who is the person who sent the letter?"

I said calmly: "People from Xishan Academy."

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Well, isn't that right?"

Nangong Jinhong suddenly understood something and looked at him with wide eyes: "This-"

Pei Yuanhao had turned around and ordered: "Immediately send a team of imperial guards to Tongquetai, block the Liu Mansion, and control all the people in the mansion!"

My heart suddenly jumped up like a drumbeat.

Pei Yuanhao walked out and said, "I want to examine the student of Xishan Academy!"

The expression on Nangong Jinhong's face also changed a lot, but he was not slacking off at this time. He immediately followed Pei Yuanhao and walked out. Everyone walked out, leaving only Su Su and Madam Wu, and Madam Wu, left.

The last one to go out was Chang Qing.

She stood at the door and looked back at me.

I don’t know if it was because of the weather or the mood at this moment, her face looked very gloomy, and the look she looked at me was covered with haze.

I suddenly remembered that everything that just happened, whether we argued or confronted each other, from beginning to end, Chang Qing seemed to be out of the matter and never said a word.
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