Chapter 46 A Better Husband
Xiao Shentian's words made Xie Xunfeng feel a little bit of pity.
Xiao Shentian was a wise ruler, but not a competent emperor.
Since Xiao Shentian has a generous personality and values feelings, the journey has been very smooth.
Therefore, he does not like to be scheming.
There was no attempt to restrict the rights of some princes and powerful people.
Instead, they were given great freedom and rights.
There would be no problem with this kind of management in the early stages, but as his children grew up.
The emperor did not appoint a crown prince at the beginning.
Now those children all have power behind them and have fantasies about the throne in their hearts.
This has led to the current situation.
"Okay, I promise you!" Xie Xunfeng didn't waste any words. This was also an opportunity for him.
Helping the emperor now is like providing timely assistance.
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Kunning Palace
The Queen said to Wu Guozhang in astonishment, "Father, what happened? How could the mastermind of this assassination be that Mr. Yuan who only knew how to visit brothels?"
Wu Guozhang smiled and said, "This is the cleverness of the Jiaodong Yuan family. Well, you don't know that this matter is in your favor. You'd better not ask any more questions. Let me take charge of this matter."
The Queen said to Wu Guozhang, "Father, why did you agree to break off the engagement between Nalan and that fool Xie..."
Wu Guozhang couldn't help but smile slightly, and then said, "This is a different time... Now it seems that this Xie Hanzi is not of much use! Even His Majesty may not have much say!"
The queen looked at Wu Guozhang in surprise, "Father, what do you mean by this?"
Wu Guozhang smiled and said, "Don't worry about this! Since that fool Xie doesn't value our Nalan, I will find him a better husband. If this marriage is successful, it will be of great help to Wen Yan's ascension to the throne in the future."
"Is this really my grandfather? Who is he? What's his family background?" Xiao Nalan walked out from the side and asked expectantly.
Her face still didn't look good.
The aftermath of eating shit is that you can’t eat anything, and even if you do eat, you will still easily feel nauseous.
Wu Guozhang said to Xiao Nalan, "The son of the eldest branch of the Jiaodong Yuan family, Yuan Yuan!"
After Xiao Nalan heard what Wu Guozhang said, her eyes lit up. She grabbed Wu Guozhang's hand and said, "Grandpa, is this true?"
Before Wu Guozhang could answer, the Queen asked excitedly, "The Jiaodong Yuan Family? Father, are you telling the truth? The Jiaodong Yuan Family, in order to avoid suspicion, they never marry into the royal family?"
Wu Guozhang smiled and said, "It's a different time now. Why do you think His Majesty let this assassination case go? It's because the Jiaodong Yuan family put pressure on His Majesty."
The Queen naturally understood what she heard, and said to Wu Guozhang, "Father, do you mean that the Jiaodong Yuan family is no longer going to avoid suspicion?"
Wu Guozhang smiled and said, "That's right! This matter was brought by Yuan Qing, the youngest son of the Yuan family's eldest branch, and he brought a handwritten letter from the master of the Yuan family's eldest branch. In a few days, the Yuan family will go to Beijing to propose marriage."
After hearing this, the queen smiled widely, spun around happily and said, "Great...Great! It seems that God is blessing us."
Xiao Nalan excitedly said to Wu Guozhang, "Grandpa, this is really great news! That bitch and that fool actually humiliated me like this. If I don't take revenge, I'd be unworthy of being a human being!"
Wu Guozhang said to Xiao Nalan, "Nalan, that's right! This revenge must be taken... But, there's no rush. Before your marriage is finalized, keep a low profile, understand? As long as your marriage with the Yuan family is finalized, as long as you want, you can make scum like Xiao Yiran and Xie Xunfeng eat shit every day!"
Xiao Nalan nodded heavily and said to Wu Guozhang, "Okay, Grandpa! I won't cause any trouble..."
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After Xie Xunfeng left the palace, he went to the Taimiao where the empress dowager was practicing.
Because he was accompanied by Eunuch Chang.
After reporting, Xiao Yiran came out.
Xiao Yiran was wearing plain clothes at this time and looked pretty good.
"Are you okay?" Xiao Yiran asked worriedly.
Xie Xunfeng smiled and said, "Everything is fine. His Majesty has canceled my engagement with Xiao Nalan!"
Xiao Yiran said to Xie Xunfeng in surprise, "You solved the case?"
Xie Xunfeng smiled bitterly and said, "I guess so. Are you okay? If you're not used to it..."
Before Xie Xunfeng could finish, Xiao Yiran interrupted him and said, "I'm fine. The Queen Mother treats me very well... Don't worry. Xie Jizi, you deserve a better woman, I don't deserve you. Besides, I'm an unlucky person... I think it's a good way to live like the Queen Mother, with a green lamp as my companion and a life of solitude. So..."
Xie Xunfeng grabbed Xiao Yiran's hand and said, "I don't allow you to say such things. You are the only reason I am here! Without you, I will leave this world."
Xiao Yiran obviously misunderstood, and shook her head in fear, saying, "No...no...don't...I didn't mean that. I just don't want to get you into trouble."
Xie Xunfeng said to Xiao Yiran, "No. I am sorry for wronging you during this period of time. When I have the ability to protect you, I will take you to my side."
As he said that, Xie Xunfeng handed two exquisite bottles to Xiao Yiran.
Xiao Yiran said to Xie Xunfeng, "This is..."
"Do you remember the Wei Ji Xian and oyster sauce I mentioned?" Xie Xunfeng said to Xiao Yiran.
Xiao Yiran's eyes lit up as he asked, "Have you made it?"
Xie Xunfeng nodded, and then said, "The Queen Mother must eat vegetarian food during Ramadan. I'm sure these will make the bland food taste better."
Xiao Yiran took it and said to Xie Xunfeng, "Xie Jizi, thank you... You don't have to worry about me. With the Queen Mother protecting me, I won't be in danger."
Xie Xunfeng nodded, said goodbye to Xiao Yiran without saying anything more.
Eunuch Chang sent Xie Xunfeng to the door and said, "Xie Junzi, I leave everything to you. To avoid suspicion, His Majesty will not provide you with any help. When investigating these relationships, you must be cautious and never alert the enemy. If, by any chance, you offend someone you shouldn't, His Majesty will not be able to protect you for the sake of the overall situation!"
Xie Xunfeng nodded slightly and said to Eunuch Chang, "Eunuch Chang, tell His Majesty to rest assured. Leave everything outside to me. I have only one request, and that is that Your Majesty must protect Xiao Yiran no matter what! If he gets hurt, don't blame me for ignoring the overall situation!"
Eunuch Chang looked at Xie Xunfeng and said the last sentence. He was emitting a murderous intent. He was shocked in his heart, but he still bowed and said, "Of course there is no problem with this!"
