Chapter 59: The Emperor's Heart
After understanding the true purpose of Xun Ruolan's reminder, Xiao Jingning was a little hesitant about how to deal with Xiao Yuanqi.
After Xiao Shao's crime, the charges were not announced to the public, and two coffins were used, and the empty coffin was buried in the royal tomb with the prince's ceremony, but the real bones were buried in a thin coffin in the Zhenguo Temple where Xiao Jingyan and Queen Liu first met. The palace no longer mentioned anything about him on the grounds of Queen Liu's grief at that time, and naturally included Xiao Yuanqi's mother and son, and gradually became ordinary children of the clan, and they didn't even have the opportunity to come to Zhengyang Palace to ask for peace routinely.
Now that Xiao Yuanqi's parents are dead, and his mother has committed a big crime, if Xiao Jingning is suddenly summoned, it will be difficult to attract attention. If Xiao Yuanqi is not Xiao Jingyan's bloodline, Xiao Jingning can be ruthless, so why is he in a dilemma.
Therefore, when Xiao Xin asked, she deliberately guided Xiao Xin to investigate the old cases of the past, no matter what was found, Xiao Yuanqi would enter their eyes. When the time comes, she will mention it casually, and they will pay attention to Xiao Yuanqi's affairs, even if he really takes the wrong path, with the ability of Xiao Xin and Changlin Wangfu, he will not be able to set off any waves.
didn't expect Xiao Pingzhang to talk to her about Xiao Yuanqi, which was really an unexpected joy. Although Xiao Pingzhang dug a pit to test her identity, he really solved the problem in front of her, so she was in a good mood.
Xiao Jingning, who was in a good mood, sat down to sort out the recent events, and didn't find anything that needed to be checked and filled, so she ordered someone to find out the general affairs handled by Xun Ruolan before, and she looked at it from the beginning and got a lot of news from it. Suddenly, she saw a fold and came to her senses, and it wasn't until Su Ying's voice sounded in her ears that she came back to her senses.
"Niangniang, can you pass the meal and see it after eating?"
The lights in the hall were already on, Xiao Jingning looked out the window, only to see that the sky was already a little dark, so he asked, "What time is it?" ”
Su Ying said: "It's the end of the unitary time. ”
"So late?" Xiao Jingning didn't expect her to look at the housekeeping excerpts so fascinated, and it had been half a day.
The fold was handed over by Mrs. Bai Shi, the wife of Jian'an Hou when Xun Ruolan was still the crown princess, and the date was just seven days before the suicide, and when the fold was handed to Xun Ruolan, it was already after suicide. Xun Ruolan just glanced at it and let it go, but now that she looked at it again, she felt that the text was very strange. Mrs. Jian'an Hou and Xun Ruolan are not close friends, and they don't even know each other at all, why do they have this excerpt? Even if it is a greeting excerpt, why would he write about such a daily thing as Lu Yuan teaching children nine chapters of arithmetic? Do you need to report so carefully?
Suspicious, Xiao Jingning rubbed his temples, thought of Xiao Xin again, and asked, "What about Your Majesty?" ”
Su Ying said: "Your Majesty has been raising the palace since King Changlin entered the palace, and King Changlin has not left the palace yet. ”
Xiao Jingning knew why, so he only nodded and asked, "Your Majesty can have a meal?" ”
Su Ying replied: "Grandpa Gao has already passed it on. ”
"Then pass it on."
After eating, Xiao Jingning continued to watch the housework, and she put aside the fold handed by Mrs. Anhou of the feudal Anhou alone, and about an hour later, sleepiness hit, and because she didn't get the news that Xiao Xin was coming, she went straight to rest. Half-asleep, she suddenly fell into a gentle and generous bosom, which was already a familiar smell, so she did not struggle, but leaned closer, closed her eyes and muttered, "Your Majesty, you came back so late." ”
Because he was sleeping in a daze, and he didn't defend Xiao Xin anymore, Xiao Jingning was far from being as calm and calm as in the daytime, his eyebrows were soft, and his voice was soft and glutinous. Xiao Xin, who was originally preoccupied by the old case, couldn't help but stretch her eyebrows, kissed her lightly on the forehead, and whispered, "Woke you up." ”
This sentence is very common, and there is no apology in the meantime, Your Majesty has something to say? Xiao Jingning slowly opened his eyes, and asked softly, "Is the case an eyebrow?" ”
Sniffing her breath, Xiao Xin was silent for a while before saying: "Brother Wang and I have read all the relevant excerpts, letters, and case files, and have not found a single flaw, this is a perfect case." ”
Xiao Jingning was not surprised by this: "It has been made into an iron case, how can people easily find flaws?" ”
Xiao Xin naturally understands the reason, but he just has a little hope, what if he has it? So he and Brother Wang read everything, but they couldn't find a trace of doubt, and they were still lost after all.
Xiao Xin said slowly: "Back then, Brother Wang and I carefully visited and verified in many ways, and there was no possibility of mixing water. Brother Wang and I can't find anything even if we check again, if it is handed over to Jing Zhaoyin or the Criminal Department...... There is no name. ”
His voice seemed to be calm and unwavering, but Xiao Jingning could feel his depression. Xiao Xin is benevolent and affectionate, and suddenly learned that there may be other hidden feelings in the events of the year, and he is extremely self-reproachful, and the only thing he can do is for his younger brother Zhaoxue, but in his eagerness, he failed to find the flaws of the year, and he can't let go.
Xiao Jingning said: "Your Majesty is not someone who will give up easily. ”
"The queen understands me." Xiao Xin smiled slightly and said, "I told Brother Wang to hand over this case to Pingzhang for investigation." ”
Xiao Jingning was a little surprised, you must know that this case mainly involves Xiao Shao and Lu Yuan, Xiao Pingzhang, as the son of the criminal, should avoid suspicion. However, after a slight change of thought, Xiao Jingning understood Xiao Xin's intentions, and couldn't help but look at Xiao Xin with wide eyes, and said, "The concubine originally thought that His Majesty's mental skills would not be used in the Changlin Palace. ”
Xiao Xin looked at her, this queen is really too smart, even Xiao Pingzhang will only think that this is the trust and love for Changlin Wangfu and him, although it does mean this, but the most important thing is to use Xiao Pingzhang's ability and mental strength to investigate this case, with Xiao Pingzhang's person, he will investigate this case with his heart, and it will not be mixed with a trace of water.
Xiao Xin said: "I am the emperor after all, will the queen be disappointed?" ”
Xiao Jingning smiled: "Even the concubine herself is not pure, how can Your Majesty think that the concubine will be disappointed in you?" ”
The two looked at each other, and then hugged each other tightly.
After a long time, Xiao Jingning said: "Since Your Majesty and King Changlin are unable to investigate this case, it is not impossible to use some means." But Your Majesty, people's hearts cannot stand the test. ”
Caressing Xiao Jingning's soft hair and back, Xiao Xin said slowly: "The queen has no confidence in Pingzhang? ”
"Heizhang is a good boy." Xiao Jingning sighed softly: "It is true that the concubines believe in the Changlin Palace, but the human heart is fickle, everyone has desires, and no one knows where the point that can provoke that desire is." ”
"You're right." Xiao Xin agreed, and his posture towards the Changlin Mansion has always been very trusting, and there is no moisture, but this test of Pingzhang has to be done, he closed his eyes and said: "However, there is nothing more suitable than Pingzhang." ”
Xiao Jingning was stunned, what is it suitable for? Xiao Xin's test of Xiao Pingzhang was to hand over something more important to him?
Xiao Xin didn't say anything more, hugged her to his chest with a smile, and said softly: "It's late at night, let's settle." ”。
Knowing that even if he asked Xiao Xin, he wouldn't say anything, so Xiao Jingning had to fall asleep with doubts. I don't know how long it took, Xiao Xin opened her eyes and stared at her sleeping face, her gaze was so gentle.