I'm trying to kill myself in Legend of Zhen Huan

Chapter 145: Questioning Xiao Xiazi

"Exactly."

Su He gave a few more instructions and left Prince Heng's palace before Prince Heng attended the morning court.

After leaving the house, Su He directly released Lingling. Not to mention Lingling, it was also her first time to visit the capital.

The two, one adult and one child, first went to the street to eat hot golden shredded pork wontons, then went to eat Mending meat pie, and finally had a bowl of mutton soup.

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"Xia Zi, do you admit your guilt?"

Xiao Xiazi knelt on the ground, sweat dripping from her forehead, "Your Majesty, please explain clearly?"

"Who did you meet last night?"

Xiao Xia Zi's heart skipped a beat. Although he knew that the emperor did not really dislike the imperial concubine, it was a serious crime for the imperial concubine to leave the palace without permission. He didn't know how the emperor knew about it.

Xiao Xiazi made up his mind and replied.

"Your Majesty, I met Noble He last night. It was all my fault. I wanted to ask you for help, so I secretly brought Noble He back to the capital. I am guilty of death."

Su Peisheng quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Xiao Xiazi is young and immature, but this child is a good person. Please give Xiao Xiazi a chance to explain."

The emperor did not say anything. He saw Su Peisheng poking Xiao Xiazi, who was kneeling beside him, with a dustpan and winking at him.

The emperor saw that Xiao Xiazi didn't respond for a long time, "Su Peisheng, let's go to court. As for Xiao Xiazi, kneel down first."

When Xiao Xia Zi saw that the emperor and his master had left, she felt as if all her strength had been drained from her body. She knelt on the ground. The sun was rising higher and higher, and she didn't know if she would have the chance to see the moon again tonight.

After an hour, the door of the Hall of Mental Cultivation was reopened and Xiao Xia Zi quickly knelt down.

"Brother Emperor, I have something to report to you."

"Why didn't you say anything in the court just now? I'm off duty now."

"Hehe, my royal brother, if I were to tell this matter in the court, it would alert the enemy."

"Wait for number one. I will deal with this servant first."

Only then did Prince Heng notice that there was a little eunuch kneeling next to him.

"Su Peisheng, take Xiao Xiazi to the Shenxing Division first, and then~"

"Royal brother, no."

"Why? Lao Wu feels sorry for this little eunuch."

"Brother, what I want to talk about happens to be related to Xiao Xiazi. Please listen to me before making a decision."

Prince Heng then told the whole story in detail, even the role Su He played in the whole thing.

Yinzhen looked at the stunned Xiao Xiazi, "Old Fifth, the noble lady gave you such a great opportunity to make a contribution, why did you betray her?"

"Brother Emperor, you are wrongly accusing me. Sister-in-law Four told me to tell the truth and to protect Xiao Xiazi."

"Humph! You are so brave that you actually dare to admit that you sneaked out of the palace."

"Royal brother, Little Fourth Sister-in-law said that the old night watchman and the secret guards in Li's mansion knew that she was exposed. She said that she would stay in the palace obediently from now on."

"Humph, I don't trust her."

"Xia Zi, tell me, why did you help the queen cover up?"

"Your Majesty, I know that it is a big mistake for the Majesty to leave the palace without permission. My life is worthless, but the Majesty is different. Although I don't understand, I have watched and listened beside the Majesty, and I also know that the Majesty is not an ordinary person, so she is naturally more useful than me, so I want to take the blame on myself."

There is one thing that Xiao Xia Zi didn't say, that as long as the Empress lives a safe and happy life, the girl he likes can live a good life.

"Well, although your intention was good, you have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor."

"Your Majesty~Your Majesty~," Su Peisheng quickly knelt beside Xiao Xia Zi again.

"I am old, and I am a man who was stabbed. I have no children and I don't deserve anyone to take care of me in my old age. Xiao Xiazi is my apprentice. I have treated him like my son all these years. I just want someone to be by my side when I am old. I dare to ask for Xiao Xiazi's life."

"Your Majesty, I feel that this eunuch is at most a shielder, not a deception. Moreover, the fourth sister-in-law said that she and Xiao Xiazi have become godparents, and Xiao Xiazi is her brother."

"Xia Zi, is what King Heng said true?"

Prince Heng blinked his small eyes hard.

When Xiao Xia Zi saw King Heng winking at him, he hesitated for a moment, then moved his head like a chick pecking at rice.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant and your sister recognized each other under the moonlight."

"You can escape the death penalty, but you can't escape the punishment of life. Just give me 10 strokes of the cane."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Majesty. I thank Your Majesty for not killing me."

"Hmph, stop kowtowing. I am a wise ruler. I can see your kindness and loyalty, so I will naturally reward you. I will transfer you away from the imperial court and make you the chief eunuch. Are you willing?"

"Your Majesty, I don't want any reward. What I have done is what I should do. If Your Majesty doesn't kill me, I will be grateful to you."

"Okay, if you have any requests in the future, as long as it's not something as big as a rebellion, I will grant your promise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Old Five, investigate this as soon as possible. If you don't have enough manpower or encounter a bottleneck, go find Xia Qian. He can help you with the investigation."

"Don't worry, my Royal Brother. I will do this perfectly."

"Go out now, I need to rest for a while."

Yinzhen heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that everyone had left. He climbed directly onto his soft couch, lay on his back, and opened and closed his legs happily a few times.

Oh~, these days are so comfortable. In the past, I was so depressed and tried to control everything. In the end, I worked myself to death. But now, I still have the power, but the things have been divided among others. Hehe, I am so happy. I estimate that I can live five more years.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Hua is here."

Yinzhen stood up unhappily, "Let her come in."

"My concubine pays your respects to the Emperor."

"Your Highness, you haven't been here for a long time. Is there something wrong?"

"Your Majesty is wise. Am I not teaching my children how to ride and shoot? It suddenly occurred to me that Chaogui is already 16 years old, and it is time for her to find a consort. I would like to ask Your Majesty if there are any rules for this matter?"

"Well, Concubine Hua, thank you for your concern. If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten it. Indeed, it's time to find a good in-law for Chao Gui. Do you have any that you like?"

"I have my eyes on the second son of the Minister of War, the eldest son of the Minister of Imperial Households, and the illegitimate son of Duke Wen."

"Bastard?"

"Duke Wen's mansion does have a legitimate son, but he has more than a dozen concubines at a young age and often hangs out in brothels. He is not a good person. However, the illegitimate son is already a juren, and he is also a top scholar. He works hard and has no problems with his character."

"It's almost Double Ninth Festival. I plan to hold a chrysanthemum-viewing banquet and invite men and women of appropriate age to come. Prince Guo and Prince Shen should also come and have a look."

Fat Orange stretched out his cat paw and patted Concubine Hua's hand, "It has to be you. Thanks to you."

"Hey~"

"Why are you still sighing?"