Chapter 52: Is it the blame?
"Yes, I'm so lonely under the moon, so I came to find Queen Xiao to relieve the pain of lovesickness." Li Yuan was also "not willing to be outdone", looking at the house. The furniture inside the house was quite simple, and there was no place to hide people. He waved his hand and asked Su Meng to take the guards to wait for him at the door.
After Su Meng closed the door and walked away, Li Yuan stared at Queen Xiao tightly, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth, and said, "Today, the forbidden garden in the palace was on fire. The fire was very big. I saw it all in Chang'an. I wonder... What do you think, Queen Xiao?"
"What does it have to do with me if the fire is big?" Xiao Meiniang smiled slightly, her jade arm hooked the Emperor's neck, exhaled like orchid, and said softly: "Is it because Emperor, your palace has also been burned down, and there is no place to live in order to find me? Sure enough... you love me in your heart."
Her green onion fingertips gently stroked the Supreme Emperor's chest.
Li Yuan's face tightened, and he quickly flashed to the side, and said to himself: "Sure enough, I'm more difficult to deal with, every move, every word and every word is tempting someone.
Does she want it? Or don't?"
If I had changed to Li Yuan from the past, I might not have cared about Empress Xiao’s age, but the current Supreme Emperor is still very difficult to overcome the hurdle in my heart.
This feeling is similar to Ximen Wuhen giving you a charming look...
Although I can see it, I still feel disgusted.
Fortunately, Xiao Meiniang looked pretty good, otherwise the Supreme Emperor would have slapped her long ago.
"Two people died in the fire today, one eunuch and the other palace maid, and the eunuch was from Suzhou. I remember that Empress Xiao seemed to be from Jiangnan. I don't know what kind of scenery Suzhou is?" Li Yuan tentatively said.
However, Xiao Meiniang seemed to be motionless, pursed her lips and recalled: "Suzhou? I have been in the border for more than 20 years. How is the smoke and scenery in Jiangnan? I have forgotten all the time, only remembering that there are small bridges, flowing water, and the streets, etc.
These are all past events, not worth mentioning. Could it be... the Supreme Emperor suspected that I was the mastermind behind the scenes?"
She showed an incredible expression, looked at the Supreme Emperor, and said in surprise: "How can I have such great ability to command the people in the palace? Besides, what are the benefits of arson for me? Can I eat or wear it?"
"Really?" Li Yuan frowned slightly, moved his footsteps to the bed, sat down, and then secretly touched the temperature inside the quilt with his hands.
"Wen?" Li Yuan was immediately surprised.
Could it be that he was wrong in guessing that the eunuch named Zhou Xi was more suitable for Queen Xiao’s age and hometown. Could it be that someone deliberately misleading?
But he is still going to test it again.
"Empress Xiao, in addition to the two palace servants who were burned to death in this fire, the queen also burned her. The queen is still in a coma and has not woken up.
And you, the one who wants the queen to leave... I really can't imagine anyone."
The Supreme Emperor snorted coldly, his face turned cold, and he looked at Xiao Meiniang, saying, "As soon as the queen leaves, the lord of the harem will inevitably be vacant, and Ke'er... is just because he is not a legitimate son. It is hard not to doubt your motive."
"Can your Majesty the Emperor ask for me, a bad old woman?" Xiao Meiniang smiled contemptuously, sat on the dressing table, combed her black hair in an orderly manner, and said slowly: "Since His Highness the King of Wu does not recognize me as a slut, why should I post it? Besides, inheriting the throne is your family's business, and it is not my business."
"Really?" Li Yuan's face suddenly relaxed and he said, "Empress Xiao, you can just say it a long time ago. I don't believe it. As long as Ke'er can inherit the throne, our goal can be achieved. I will take revenge on Li Shimin. You can feel relieved when you see the descendants of the Sui Dynasty who ascend the throne as emperor..."
Next, the Supreme Emperor made it easier for Empress Xiao to talk about ordinary trivial matters without ending up talking about the previous unhappy completion.
"Farewell" Li Yuan bowed slightly, smiling.
Until he saw Empress Xiao close the door of the inner room again, his face suddenly collapsed. He took the guards to the alley in front of the mansion and ordered Su Meng: "Send a few people to monitor Empress Xiao to see who she has seen recently... By the way, Xiao Yu, he also needs to monitor..."
The Supreme Emperor was confused and there were too many doubts.
At first glance, Queen Xiao was involved in this case, but... if you think about it carefully, you have no "motivation".
Of course, this motive is compared to court officials such as Li Shimin. They would not notice Empress Xiao, he was just a poor person who lost his country.
But in the eyes of the Supreme Emperor, it may be really related.
But... According to common sense, the first person to speculate on the murderer is often not, and it may be that someone deliberately blames the blame.
"If it were really Queen Xiao, even if she was Li Ke's grandmother, she would have to get out of the underworld one step ahead of time." Li Yuan sat in the carriage and thought to himself.
Although he did not like Li Shimin's son, Changsun Wugui's daughter-in-law was very fond of.
Forehead......
I just admire it, and I don’t have the idea of taking away the ashes.
After all, the relationship between the Supreme Emperor and Li Shimin is entirely eased by Empress Changsun. Empress Changsun always cares about the Supreme Emperor, very filial, can advise Li Shimin, and is virtuous...
A role model among role models.
.........
At noon the next day, Duke Zhao’s Mansion.
Main Hall.
"I've seen my father." Changsun Chong's face was a little pale, elegant in his face, and he bowed to Changsun Wuji in a white robe.
Changsun Wuji drank a cup of tea, looked at Changsun’s current appearance and smiled and said, “I am very happy for my father to see your current performance. Changle has no idea about gold and jade. After this blow, you can stand up again. You are really the Qilin son of my Changsun family.”
After a few words of encouragement, Changsun Wuji continued: "Last night, the water flowed from the palace, and the matter was different. It has been found that someone deliberately set fire. Your aunt, the queen, was also injured in the fire. Fortunately, it was not serious. Two palace servants who were burned to death, one man and one woman died of fighting. This is the case, please take a look..."
"Father, Chong'er is just a commoner. How can he look at the case of the yamen?" Changsun Chong shook his head slightly and refused.
"If it is someone else, you will never be able to see it at all, but you are different. Although you are not a husband of the Tian family, you are also a royal relative. The emperor also secretly owe you.
And this matter... is your opportunity to make meritorious contributions. When the time comes, I will submit a memorial to recruit you. In addition... I have found out from the King of Wei that the Supreme Emperor seems to be nearing the limit, and now I am bored and have a bumpy journey... After a year and a half, I will ask Your Majesty to replace you with the position of dean of the Medical College!"
When talking about the divorce, Changsun Chong pinched his fingers hard, which was a great humiliation. But when he heard that the Supreme Emperor was approaching, he immediately smiled and snorted coldly: "The Supreme Emperor intervened a lot in the engagement matter. But he was the Supreme Emperor after all, and we couldn't move him, but we... slowly endured until he died!"
Changsun Chong had a ferocious face.
Chapter completed!