Only Liu Xiao'er and Chu Yu were left in the cellar. Liu Xiao'er's hands and feet were tied, so naturally she couldn't break free. Rao is now that Chu Yu is injured, there is no need to be afraid of Liu Xiao'er.

"Master......" Liu Xiao'er looked at Chu Yu and called out to him, he was still familiar with the title, the familiar tone, and the familiar look, but now his identity has changed suddenly.

Chu Yu looked at Liu Xiao'er, his expression was still faint, "Since you still call me a master, you will explain the matter to me truthfully." Over the years, I have kept you by my side and trusted you. Now, in exchange for such a return, laugh, you really disappointed me. ”

"Disappointed?" Liu Xiao'er looked a little lost, and then smiled, "It's good to be disappointed, at least I still have some status in my lord's heart." Master, it's Xiao'er who can't stand you, but these are Xiao'er's fate. From the moment Xiao'er entered the Yuwang Mansion, he was destined to only be the opponent of the master. But you believe in Xiao'er, Xiao'er has served by his father's side all these years, and he has never had the slightest hypocrisy. If it weren't for Xie Ning's appearance, maybe ......"

"What maybe?" Chu Yu interrupted Liu Xiao'er's words, "You stayed by my side, used me, held me hostage, and now my father died tragically, what do you want to do?" ”

Chu Yu's words reminded Liu Xiao'er, and her stupid appearance became a little indifferent. She bit her lip, took a deep breath, and said, "Ye is right. Xiao'er approached Ye for a purpose from the beginning. If it weren't for Xie Ning's appearance, if it weren't for the failure of assassinating the Dog Emperor on the hunting ground, it wouldn't be where it is today. I can take you away and fly away, I don't want to stay in this impersonal palace. ”

"Fly away?" Chu Yu sneered, "Don't you want your great cause of restoring the country?" ”

"I ......" Liu Xiao'er stopped talking.

Chu Yu said, "You don't have to pretend, the conversation between you and the man in black in the courtyard, and the performance of those men in black, show that you are not the person behind the scenes." I also believe that the master behind you would not have risked himself to serve me for so many years, and he would not be so condescending. ”

Liu Xiao'er pursed her lips, and then said, "What the master said is right, Xiao'er really doesn't have that ability and ambition. But sir, don't waste your thoughts, Xiao'er won't betray his master. In fact, if the dog emperor was killed on the hunting ground, the master has agreed that I will leave with you. It's a pity...... Perhaps, Xiao'er just doesn't have this blessing. Master, no matter what you do to Xiao'er, in this life, Xiao'er has served by your side and has never regretted it. ”

"Do you really want to say it? Now this look, if you don't say it, can you know that there is only one way to die? Are you really willing to die? Chu Yu showed a little unbearable. Even if he knew that Liu Xiao'er was just using him. But over the years, many of Liu Xiaoer's words and deeds are not fake. No matter how stupid he is, he can see it.

Liu Xiao'er looked at Chu Yu and said, "Ye is reluctant to die with a smile?" That's enough. Xiao'er knows that although Xiao'er is not worthy of the master, the master is not the kind of person who is not close to people. Over the years, the master is not bad at smiling. That's enough. ”

Chu Yu was silent.

Liu Xiao'er said again, "Actually, master, although Xiao'er has the poison on your body, it is not very useful." Xiao'er can't betray his master, but he can't bear to hurt his master. As long as you visit a famous doctor in the future, this poison will not be incurable. ”

Chu Yu frowned, and Liu Xiao'er's tone seemed to be a little wrong.

Liu Xiao'er looked at Chu Yu, and suddenly smiled, as bright as a lotus, "Master, I can meet my master in this life, and I really love it once, it's worth laughing." Xiao'er is lonely and miserable, and has been burdened with hatred for her family and country since she was a child, and she has never been happy. Until I met the master. So, master, even if Xiao'er is unwilling, I hope you and Xie Ning can be well. Xiao'er could see that he was in love with Xie Ning. Master, you have to live well, and the smile will watch you from the sky. ”

"Xiao'er, you ......" Chu Yu felt that something was wrong and took a step forward, but at this time, he saw blood overflowing from the corner of Liu Xiao'er's mouth.

"Xiao'er......" Chu Yu looked at Liu Xiao'er in disbelief.

"Chu Yu, I just remembered......" Jiang Wan and Gale ran in, it was because Jiang Wan thought of the appearance of those people directly taking poison and committing suicide on the hunting ground. Thinking that since this Liu Xiao'er is also a person over there, he is naturally well-trained and will not easily betray his organization. So I thought about hurrying in to stop Liu Xiao'er from doing this kind of thing. But it's still a step too late.

Gale stepped forward and shook his head, "She's dead." ”

Jiang Wan was stunned, although she had always disliked Liu Xiao'er and knew that she was hiding too many secrets. But now, she can be willing to die for her master, which also makes her admire.

She asked Chu Yu, "Did she tell you anything useful?" ”

Chu Yu stood in place, looking at Liu Xiao'er without saying a word. Then he turned and walked out of the cellar, and when he reached the door, he said, "Gale Wind, bury her alive for me." ”

"Yes, sir."

When Chu Yu left, Jiang Wan saw that the gale was going to move Liu Xiao'er's body, so he stopped him and said, "Don't be in a hurry to bury it first." Although disrespectful to the deceased, she is still of some use at the moment. The matter of Prince Yu must have spread to the palace, right? ”

Gale nodded, "The princess has already sent someone to the palace. ”

Jiang Wan nodded and said, "You first carry Liu Xiao'er's body and put it in the firewood room." Let's talk about it when the emperor comes. ”

"Yes." Gale didn't ask much, Jiang Wan said that the emperor came up, and Gale did so.

As Jiang Wan expected, before Chu Jian came out of the funeral, Jiang Che came.

The whole palace knelt to greet them, and then several people went to Chu Qian's study together.

"The emperor came in person, and the concubine was grateful. If the prince knew about this, he would definitely be pleased. Yang Wan had a strong face and did not shed tears.

Jiang Che said, "Prince Yu suddenly suffered, and I was also very surprised and sad, and asked the princess to mourn and change." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jiang Wan said, "Your Majesty, regarding the death of my father, my daughter-in-law has something to say to the emperor, why don't you ask the emperor to move?" ”

Xie Yubing said, "Xie Ning, do you still have any rules, today the emperor came to condole, why are you still so rude?" ”

Jiang Che said, "I also have something to ask the princess, and I asked the princess to lead the way." ”

Jiang Wan led Jiang Che to the firewood room.

Jiang Che glanced at Liu Xiao'er's corpse and wondered, "What does the princess mean?" ”

Jiang Wan said, "She is one of the masterminds of all this." Although the courtier's daughter-in-law did not know her true identity, the only thing she was certain was that she was from the previous dynasty. Jiang Wan paused for a moment and told Jiang Che in detail about what happened in the yard. That must not be a story made up, Jiang Che will not believe it.

After Jiang Che listened, he fell into deep thought and did not respond.

Jiang Wan said, "The dozens of guards in this palace are all human witnesses, and my father is even more evidence that cannot be shaken. Your Majesty, does the palace need to use the death of the prince to prove his innocence? The daughter-in-law said this, firstly, to correct the name of the prince, and secondly, to ask the emperor to be careful. Those people are well-trained, and they have infiltrated the imperial capital, and the courtiers and daughters-in-law are worried that the emperor will be in danger. In fact, Jiang Wan already has a conjecture, but now there is no evidence, and she can't tell Jiang Che directly. Otherwise, it will affect the whole body, and Jiang Wan is worried about what bad consequences will happen.

Jiang Che continued to glance at Liu Xiao'er, went through the matter in the letter, and then said, "It seems that I did misunderstand the prince at the beginning." You're right, the prince also died for my Great Jin Dynasty, he is a hero of the Jin Kingdom. I will issue a decree posthumously crowning him as the Duke of Zhongwen. I am also very annoyed now, the last time I saw Prince Yu, I actually mistook him for a rebellious minister and thief. I hope that Prince Yu has knowledge and can forgive me. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty. At that time, the emperor was just a reasonable guess, but now that the truth is revealed, my father should be at ease. In this way, the crisis in the palace can be regarded as resolved. But it paid the price of blood.

"I still have government affairs to deal with, and I need to go back to the palace first. Wait for me to comfort the princess, and the festival will change. If there is any difficulty in the palace in the future, just come to me. ”

"Your Majesty."

Seeing that Jiang Che was leaving, Jiang Wan stopped Jiang Che, "Your Majesty." ”

Jiang Che turned to look at Jiang Wan and said, "What else do you have to do?" ”

Jiang Wan said, "What the courtier's daughter-in-law said, please take it to heart, you must be careful, don't let people get close easily, so as not to encounter danger." ”

Jiang Che pursed his lips and looked at Jiang Wan for a long time, and then asked, "Are you concerned about me?" ”

You're my little nephew, and of course I care about you.

Jiang Wan smiled and said, "The emperor is the emperor of all people, and the courtiers' daughters-in-law are naturally worried about the emperor's safety." ”

"That's all?" Jiang Che had a disappointed look on his face, and then he turned to leave.

Seeing Jiang Che leaving, Jiang Wan returned to the study. At this time, the people in the study were solemn and did not say a word.

After being silent for a long time, Yang Wan finally spoke, "As soon as the prince dies, it will be Chu Yu who will inherit the title of the prince in the future." In the future, all matters in the Yuwang Mansion will be up to you. Whether or not you can shine on the lintel depends on you. I know you hold a grudge against me, but I'm not saying this to make you forgive me, or to myself. I believe that this is also the wish of the prince. Whether you listen or not, this Yuwang Mansion will be your responsibility in the future. ”

Chu Yu just sat there, not sad, not happy, not speaking.

Yang Wan looked at Chu Nian, Xie Yubing, and Ling Lan again, and said, "Nian'er, if you are determined to serve the country, follow your uncle to experience." If you don't have that ambition, there's your big brother. In addition, you must take care of your own wall and courtyard, don't let the people around you make contradictions, and become the laughing stock of outsiders. Yu Bing, what about you, you are the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and you have been pampered since childhood. But since he has married into the palace, everything must be according to his husband. Don't be petty. Your top priority now is to take good care of your body and give birth to Nian'er's child safely. ”

"Yes, mother, Yu Bing has written it down." After Xie Yubing finished speaking, he looked at his stomach.

Yang Wan looked at Ling Lan again and said, "Ling Lan, although I am a little concerned about your birth. But these days, I can also see that you are at peace, and you are also deeply affectionate to Nian'er. I myself was born humble, and now I know that I am thinking more about this status. As for you, serving Nian'er well, living in peace with Yu Bing, and being able to spread branches for the Chu family in the future is the greatest merit. As long as you are good, our Yuwang Mansion will not treat you badly. Nian'er is kind-hearted, and she won't let you be wronged. Do you remember? ”

Ling Lan said respectfully, "Mother, daughter-in-law have remembered." ”

Yang Wan nodded, and took one last look at Jiang Wan, but didn't say anything. She has never had much to do with Jiang Huan, and there seems to be nothing to say at this time. When Jiang Wan thought like this, she heard Yang Wan open her mouth again, "Xie Ning, in fact, I know that the reason why the prince was able to get out of the prison safely must be due to you." Although I don't know what you have done exactly, I thank you on behalf of the prince and the palace of Yu. I know that you are not an ordinary woman, and I will be relieved that you will help Chu Yu in the palace in the future. ”

Chu Nian frowned, always feeling that Yang Wan was obedient, and what she said was a little unusual. He said, "Mother, why do you have to say so much now? Although my father is gone, you are the elder of the royal palace, and we will definitely listen to you in the future. ”

Yang Wan waved her hand and said, "I'm old, you have your thoughts and practices, you don't need to ask me." These days, too many things have happened at once, and I feel powerless and tired. ”

Chu Nian hurriedly said, "Since the concubine is tired, let Ling Lan help you back to the house to rest." ”

Yang Wan said, "No need. Tonight I will keep a vigil for the prince. ”

Chu Nian hurriedly said, "Mother, you are not feeling well, let's come here for the matter of guarding the spirit." Don't be too sad about your father's affairs. ”

Xie Yubing also said, "Yes, concubine." Father is gone, and we are all very sad. But mother, you also have to take care of your own body. Let's help you go back and rest. ”

Yang Wan shook her head and said, "No need." None of you have to guard it tonight, so let me keep it alone. Over the years, since I married the prince, we haven't been separated for a single night. Tonight, let me accompany him one last time and send him off for the last time. You have to be busy with the prince's funeral, and you must be tired. They all went back to rest. Tomorrow, I'll be busy. ”

"Mother's ......" Chu Nian was still a little uneasy, but listened to Ling Lan said, "Xianggong, let's listen to the mother's concubine." The relationship between the mother and the princess is so deep, it is understandable that the mother concubine did this. If the prince is not at ease, he will order someone to wait outside the mourning hall all the time. ”

Chu Nian looked at Yang Wan before nodding.

Jiang Wan also felt that Yang Wan's words were weird, those words seemed to be saying, last words. But she thinks maybe she's thinking too much. Yang Wan is such a strong woman, for her own status, she not only killed Gu Pan, but also ruthlessly poisoned Chu Yu. How could such a woman die easily?

This night, she and Chu Yu didn't sleep well. She tossed and turned on the bed, thinking about Chu Jian all the time. After all, she and Chu Jian were born and died, and it was impossible to be indifferent to his death. And Chu Jian recognized her before he died and entrusted Chu Yu to her. She looked at Chu Yu who was sleeping on the soft couch, although he turned his back to her and couldn't see his face, Jiang Wan guessed that Chu Yu must have had a sleepless night.

When he saw Chu Jian in danger in the courtyard, he did not hesitate to help, which shows that although Chu Yu hates his father who is in a hurry, he also loves his father. So, how could Chu Yu sleep? He just habitually covered up his sadness.

Until midnight, someone suddenly came over and knocked on the door urgently, "The prince of the world, the princess of the world, the big thing is not good, the big thing is not good." ”

Chu Yu and Jiang Wan immediately turned over and got out of bed, opened the door, and saw that it was the people in the house, and said anxiously, "Princess she, princess, she also went." ”

Jiang Wan was startled, and immediately ran towards the mourning hall with Chu Yu.

When I arrived at the mourning hall, I saw Yang Wan lying safely next to Chu Qian's coffin. Xie Yubing and Ling Lan had already cried there, but Chu Nian was just kneeling there, looking grief-stricken.

Chu Yu walked over, Chu Nian raised his head, gave Chu Yu a letter in his hand, and said, "This is left to you by the concubine, big brother, take a look." ”

Chu Yu took it, opened it and took a look, and it read: Chu Yu, I owe you, I will pay it back today. If you owe your mother, I will go underground and make amends to your mother. Over the years, it was indeed me who had been wrong. I hope that after I die, you can forget your hatred and continue to live a good life. I also hope that you can still maintain a brotherhood with Nian'er. Because in this world, only the two of you are the closest.

Chu Yu clutched the letter tightly and was speechless for a long time.

For a time, one person's funeral became two's.

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