After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Chapter 265 The Chu Emperor's Wrath

"What I wanted to say was, Your Highness, have you ever suspected that the chronic poison in your body was caused by your mother?"

After these words were spoken, the surroundings fell silent.

Xie Xing felt his heart pounding.

Actually, there was a risk in her saying these words. If Jun Lanjin didn't believe her, she might offend him.

But the situation is different.

If Jun Lanjin had come directly to her courtyard last time and caught the Ghost King red-handed, things might have been a little easier.

In the silence, Xie Xing grunted and turned to leave, saying, "Well, Your Highness, just pretend I didn't say that."

Just as he turned around, Jun Lanjin grabbed Xie Xing's wrist and said, "Miss Xie, you are so bold in your speech. I want to hear what kind of nonsense you have to say."

Xie Xing said, "This matter must begin with that Ghost King."

“I observed that the Ghost King’s appearance bears some resemblance to Your Highness, and he also possesses a tiger tally…”

Xie Xing recounted the Ghost King's story to Jun Lanjin, omitting the beginning and end.

Of course, Luo Hanfeng's matter was omitted, and everything else was explained reasonably, which was enough to make Jun Lanjin wary.

Jun Lanjin listened to Xie Xing speak. When this girl spoke, her eyes were bright and full of sincerity. There was nine parts truth and one part falsehood in her words. If he were not the person involved, he would easily believe her.

After a long while, Xie Xing finally finished speaking.

Jun Lanjin looked at her for a while, then flicked her forehead with his finger and said, "I understand."

Xie Xing's face froze for a moment, then her expression brightened with joy: "Your Highness, do you believe me?"

Jun Lanjin's lips curled up slightly: "Miss Xie, are you asking me to believe you, or not?"

Xie Xing chuckled and said, "Of course, I hope Your Highness can believe me."

"Your Highness, rest assured, not a single word I said is false, otherwise I would..."

Jun Lanjin waited for her next sentence.

Xie Xing's mind raced, and he said, "Otherwise, my entire family will be wiped out!"

Jun Lanjin: "..."

This vow would carry immense weight if spoken by anyone.

However, in Xie Xing's case, the entire Xie family was wiped out. According to her and the so-called system, the entire Xie family was supposed to be wiped out anyway.

"I have heard what you said, but whether you believe it or not, I will verify it myself." Jun Lanjin said slowly, "Thank you for speaking up for justice, Fifth Miss."

After saying all this, Xie Xing did not forget to ask about Song Qingyang's situation.

"Your Highness, the top scholar has been assassinated. What exactly happened?"

The worry in Xie Xing's eyes was almost overflowing.

The reason she told Jun Lanjin about the letter first was because she was worried that if she asked directly, Jun Lanjin wouldn't tell her anything.

"Miss Xie, there's no need to worry. Song Qingyang is still alive."

"But once an assassination attempt happens, it's likely to happen again; the next time might be different."

After saying this, Jun Lanjin brushed past Xie Xing.

His robe brushed against Xie Xing's shoulder, and by the time Xie Xing realized what was happening, the man was already far away.

Xie Xing lowered his eyes and frowned: "Who exactly would assassinate Song Qingyang?"

The system said: [The current script hasn't changed. Later, when a famine struck, Song Qingyang discovered that grains could be produced in large quantities outside the region, solving the famine and becoming a high-ranking official in the court.]

"Could it be because he didn't marry that ugly woman that everything changed, and he offended that Grand Commandant, who then wanted to kill him?" Xie Xing asked.

System: [What reason would the Grand Commandant have to kill him?]

Which power did Song Qingyang offend?

……

The assassination attempt on the top scholar caused quite a stir in the imperial court.

When Luo Cheng'an ran from the training ground to the emperor's study, the atmosphere inside was oppressive.

Several high-ranking officials were all in the study.

Xie Ansheng knelt on one side of the study. Hearing the noise, he looked up and glanced in Luo Chengan's direction.

The oppressive atmosphere made Luo Cheng'an's heart skip a beat.

He quickly bowed and greeted the emperor, saying, "Greetings, Father Emperor."

"Where have you been?" The emperor's voice was flat and emotionless.

Luo Cheng'an's heart tightened, and he said, "Your Majesty, your son and I, along with my sixth brother and others, were at the training ground and did not receive Your Majesty's urgent summons. Please forgive us."

"Hmph!" The emperor slammed his hand heavily on the desk.

When the emperor was enraged, the ministers below immediately knelt on the ground, bowing low and not daring to raise their heads.

"As the crown prince, you neglect your duties. I have to remind you of the assassination attempt on the top scholar."

"With a brain like yours, if this empire were handed over to you, you would definitely ruin it!"

Luo Cheng'an's face turned pale instantly.

He knelt down with a thud, his voice trembling as he said, "Father, please calm your anger!"

The Chu Emperor's chest heaved up and down, and it took him a long time to recover.

It's no wonder the Chu Emperor was so angry; so much had happened recently.

Emperor Chu first learned that not all the ministers in the court were loyal to him, and some even colluded with the remnants of the previous dynasty. Later, someone even dared to assassinate the top scholar he had personally appointed.

So arrogant, they simply don't take him seriously.

The more the Chu emperor thought about it, the more his lust grew.

Now that so much time has passed, the party that betrayed us last time has not even made a trace.

waste!

Everyone in the imperial court is useless!

The Chu Emperor coldly looked at the assembled ministers below: "I've been feeding you useless people with silver, yet you can't even catch a single traitor."

"Now that they've actually laid hands on my top scholar, what won't they dare to do next?"

"Should we also give you the dragon throne you're sitting on?"

"Your Majesty's forgiveness!"

The officials below were so frightened that their faces turned pale and their bodies trembled.

Who exactly attacked the top scorer?

"Xie Qing." After venting his anger, the Chu Emperor looked coldly at Xie Ansheng, who was kneeling on the ground. "I heard that your general's mansion was also attacked last night?"

Xie Ansheng's heart was pounding. He lowered his head, slowly stepped forward, and said, "Your Majesty, that's right."

The Emperor of Chu narrowed his eyes dangerously, looking thoughtfully at Xie Ansheng: "What a coincidence. Last night, the top scholar was assassinated, and your general's mansion was also attacked."

"Among so many officials, why did that traitor choose to go to your general's mansion instead of anywhere else?"

"Is there something shady hidden in your general's mansion?"

Xie Ansheng's eyes widened, and he cried out that he was wronged: "Your Majesty, how can you say such a thing? My loyalty to the emperor is as clear as day and night, and I have absolutely nothing to hide!"

"Anyone can say nice things like 'Thank you, General,' but who knows what's really going on behind your back?" The Right Chancellor said sarcastically from the side.

"Your Majesty, General Xie holds great military power. I've heard that the top scholar you personally selected seems to have some connection with him."

"The fact that the top scholar and the general's mansion were assassinated at the same time is too much of a coincidence. It makes one think deeply. Has General Xie offended someone?" The Right Chancellor looked at Xie Ansheng.

"Hmm?" The Emperor of Chu raised his voice at the end, "What is the connection between my top scholar and the General's Mansion?"