"This is the residual poison powder that we extracted from the walls of the jug containing the poison. However, we found out that this powder is called Qianbing Cold Poison, and only one person in the entire capital has it. Xiao Jingcong said lightly.

Yan Zixi on the side also continued: "That person is the poison doctor ghost Qianchou!" ”

Hearing this, Concubine Shu Niangniang already understood what was going on, but she still maintained a sense of calmness, "And then he betrayed the palace, right?" ”

Xiao Jingcong and Yan Zixi were shocked when they heard this, and they were all silent.

The lady lady walked to the window, pushed open the window, looked at the bird outside the tree, and said with a smile: "You must want to know, why did this palace poison itself, right?" ”

It turned out that Concubine Shuniang wanted to stabilize her position and make the emperor pamper herself even more, completely forgetting that Xia Gui came up with such a solution, and she didn't expect that in the end, Xiao Jingcong and Yan Zixi would take the blame.

Xiao Jingcong suppressed the anger in her heart, and said coldly: "Concubine Shuniang, do you know that your case almost caused me and Xi'er and even the entire Zhenguo General's Mansion to suffer great grievances?" ”

Concubine Shu Niangniang sighed, turned around, and looked ashamed, "This palace knows, Lord Xiao, Princess Xiao, don't worry, this palace will handle this matter properly, and will definitely not let the emperor blame you......"

……

The poisoning case of Concubine Shu finally came to an end, and in the end, Concubine Shu Niangniang also fulfilled his promise, and the emperor withdrew the charges against Xiao Jingcong and Yan Zixi, and returned their innocence.

But Yan Zixi couldn't be happy. Because there were new clues in the assassin case of Hua Chaojie, Xiao Jingcong secretly found out that the real target of those assassins was not the queen mother, but Yan Zixi, who was present that day.

Hearing the news, Yan Zixi was also shocked.

"Jingcong, I think if we sit idly by, the other party is likely to think that we are afraid, so I think we can't just forget this case."

Yan Zixi thought for a moment and said what he thought.

Xiao Jingcong's face was solemn, and he said slowly: "But Xi'er, this case has always been investigated by the second prince Xiao Yuxian, if this king intervenes rashly, I am afraid that it will arouse the suspicion of the second prince and the queen." Xiao Jingcong expressed his hidden worries.

"That's right...... But I'm really unwilling, if that assassin is really coming at me, I'm worried about ......" Yan Zixi wanted to speak and stopped, as if she was afraid of something.

"Xi'er, I know what you're worried about, although the husband of this case can't investigate openly, he can help investigate it secretly." Xiao Jingcong chuckled, pursed her lips, and stared at Yan Zixi with a doting face.

"Jingcong, I have some ideas of my own."

"Really? Xi'er, tell me, what do you want to do? Xiao Jingcong saw that Yan Zixi seemed to have some idea, so she asked.

"Jingcong, the palace is heavily guarded, not to mention the palace important places such as the Imperial Garden, but the assassin can easily break in and assassinate, if someone didn't open the back door for him and let him in, I wouldn't believe it." Yan Zixi said with an oath.

Xiao Jingcong nodded, glanced up at Yan Zixi slightly, and motioned for her to continue.

"But you also reminded me before that it was the second prince who was on duty in the palace that day, and he would never do anything to the queen mother, so this assassin may not have been put in by him, so how did the assassin get in? I've been thinking about this for the past two days, Jing Cong, do you think that the assassin is just mixed in with the visitors who are participating in the Flower Dynasty Festival, and then waiting for an opportunity to attack? Yan Zixi said her guess.

Hearing Yan Zixi's words, Xiao Jingcong suddenly realized, "Well, Xi'er, what you said is very reasonable, maybe that assassin is the one who participated in the Flower Dynasty Festival with you that day!" ”

"But...... But most of the people who participated in the Flower Dynasty Festival that day were court ladies, either concubines or ministers' wives, how could they ......"

Yan Zixi was suddenly stunned as she spoke, her pupils contracted slightly, and a trace of horror suddenly appeared on her face, "Could it be ...... Could it be that the assassin was a woman? ”

When Xiao Jingcong heard this, she chuckled lightly, "Xi'er, your idea is very bold, but it sounds likely." ”

After a slight pause and affection, Xiao Jingcong continued: "The wife of Yuan Tianci, who remembers the book of the Ministry of War, is extraordinary and is a master of martial arts. ”

"No...... No way? Yan Zixi couldn't believe it.

"When he was young, he used to herd horses outside the Saiwai, where he met his current wife, a county lord of the Huns, it is said that she is not only strong in martial arts, but also skilled in bows and horses, and he has contributed to the fact that he can go to this day!" dog

Xiao Jingcong told Yan Zixi about the past of Yuan Tianci, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and after listening to it, Yan Zixi felt a little incredible.

"This ...... This is also mysterious, right? Could it be that he is Ban Chao? ”

"Ban Chao, who is Ban Chao?"

"Oh, no, no, it's a character that is circulating there...... Don't mention it. Yan Zixi quickly diverted the topic, looked up at Xiao Jingcong, and asked seriously: "Jingcong, do you think that assassin has anything to do with the military department?" ”

Xiao Jingcong shook his head and said with a heavy face: "To be honest, I don't know about my husband, after all, my husband has no enmity with the military department, and he has no grudges recently, so there is no need for him to attack you...... As for the murder of the queen, it is even more difficult to say. The military department is a close confidant of the emperor, so he should not make such a stupid mistake. ”

Yan Zixi bit her fingers and continued to think deeply, "It's okay with the military department...... That...... And what about his wife?! ”

"His wife......" Xiao Jingcong lowered her head and thought for a while when she heard this, and then said: "Well, if you remind you like this, it is possible." After all, the wife of the military department is a foreigner, not my race, her heart will be different, killing the queen, it will definitely shock the government and the opposition, and the emperor may also fall into great grief because of this, and when the whole country is shaken, it will inevitably cause the covetousness of foreigners......"

Xiao Jingcong was analyzing for Yan Zixi, and at the same time thinking about other things thoughtfully.

"However, I think the real target of the assassin should be you."

"Me? How so? Did that arrow shoot at me? I beat me crookedly, saved the queen, and saved my own life? Yan Zixi said it herself a little unbelievable.

"Yes!" Xiao Jingcong said solemnly: "My husband is thinking that the assassin may be trying to deal with me. ”

"Dealing with you...... Jingcong, who do you think will be trying to deal with you? Could it be...... It's the ...... of the Emperor."

Before Yan Zixi finished speaking, Xiao Jingcong hurriedly rushed over to cover her mouth, and made a silent gesture at her, "Shh, Xi'er, there are some things that can't be said nonsense, worrying about trouble coming out of your mouth, you and I can know it." Xiao Jingcong leaned into Yan Zixi's ear and reminded in a whisper.

Yan Zixi nodded at Xiao Jingcong, indicating that she understood. Xiao Jingcong let go of his hand at this time. Yan Zixi let out a sigh of relief, and then said to Xiao Jingcong.

"Jing Cong, now that your military power has been cut, I really don't understand why the one in the court is still so jealous of you and has to take such pains......

Xiao Jingcong saw Yan Zixi's serious face, knowing that she was asking this question very seriously, so she couldn't help but gently take her into her arms and whispered.

"Xi'er, some things are not as simple as you think. The gentleman's heart is unpredictable, not to mention the critical moment when the imperial power is to be handed over, and the above naturally wants to eradicate me, the peerless general. ”

"Yes...... Can ......" Yan Zixi heard this, and did not recover for a long time.

If it was really as Xiao Jingcong said, it was the emperor who wanted to assassinate him, why did the emperor bother so much? Wouldn't it be okay to find a random charge and arrange it for Xiao Jingcong? ”

As if seeing the doubts in Yan Zixi's heart, Xiao Jingcong continued to explain: "Maybe it's to hide people's eyes...... Who knows......"

"Yes, but this is a wake-up call. What's more, the queen mother has been furious, and ordered the second prince to find out the mastermind behind the assassin this time, I believe that it will soon be settled. Yan Zixi said that her eyes also became complicated, and she didn't know what she was thinking.

Xiao Jingcong nodded, swept away the haze on his face, and said to Yan Zixi with a smile: "Okay, okay, Xi'er, don't think so much, I will investigate this matter secretly." You, you can raise the fetus at home with peace of mind, but you must not work hard anymore. Xiao Jingcong's expression became serious, chattering endlessly.

"Yes, yes, I know. Jingcong, I just found out that you are such a mother-in-law? Yan Zixi covered her mouth, couldn't help laughing, and then gently buried her head in Xiao Jingcong's arms, "Jingcong, in fact, I don't want to work hard, I really can't rest assured of you, I want to share your worries for you......"

Xiao Jingcong was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Yan Zixi to do so much for himself, his heart was touched, and immediately, he gently brushed aside the green silk on her forehead, leaned over the handsome face, and kissed Yan Zixi's eyebrows lightly.

"Xi'er, you protect yourself for my biggest worry! I am your husband, I want to hold up a piece of the sky, for my husband, I only hope that you are safe and happy. Xiao Jingcong confided in her heart, and Yan Zixi was throbbing when she heard it, and her heart was like a deer crashing.

Yan Zixi also gently rested her head on Xiao Jingcong's shoulder, snuggled together, enjoying the beauty and tranquility of this moment.

"Well, Jingcong, I know what you mean, thank you, thank you!"

"Thank you...... Thank me for what? Xiao Jingcong lowered her eyebrows, raised the corners of her mouth, and asked meaningfully.

Yan Zixi also narrowed her eyes, "Naturally, thank you for protecting me and loving me......" Yan Zixi didn't understand why Xiao Jingcong deliberately didn't know how to pretend to understand.