Xiaoman paused for a moment before looking at Gu Xiangning: "Then let's go and take a look. It's getting late today and everyone is tired. Let's go back and rest."
Everyone could see that Xiaoman was feeling a little low, so they didn't say anything more and went back to their rooms to rest. Gu Xiangning followed behind Xiaoman.
Xiaoman looked back at Gu Xiangning and said, "I'm fine. I want to be alone."
After saying that, she closed the door and Xiaoman entered the space by herself. Her space was still quiet, with a gray area in the distance, and the space did not expand.
The nearby area is the same as before, with a small mountain range. There are spiritual springs and animals in the mountains. Everything looks very harmonious. I stayed in this space for a while.
Xiaoman's mood became better. Perhaps this was her foundation. As for things outside, she could just destroy them and then rebuild them. Perhaps her sister thought so too.
After all, her sister's space is much bigger than hers, it's just a villa. Thinking of this in her heart, Xiaoman felt much more comfortable.
The next day, early in the morning, Gu Xiangning went to court, and Xiaoman rode to the location of the villa by himself. At this time, the villa had been burned to ashes.
It was pitch black everywhere. The general of the guard army came directly to Xiaoman and said, "Greetings, County Lady."
Xiaoman nodded and said, "Go tell the people nearby that these burnt ashes can be used as fertilizer to fertilize the land. Let the people who want them come and move them themselves."
"Clear this area as soon as possible. I want to rebuild a villa on the original site."
The generals were very happy to hear the news, and Er Xiaoman also started to get busy, but they didn't know that the morning court was also bustling with activity.
Imperial Censor Yang Zhen reported to Chen Da: "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
The emperor was thinking of leaving the court when he suddenly heard Yang Zhen talking. He looked at Yang Zhen in confusion and asked, "What's the matter, Lord Yang?"
As they were talking, Yang Zhen's memorial had already been handed in. The emperor opened it and took a look. Yang Zhen also spoke: "Your Majesty, before the princess left Beijing."
"The villa was handed over to the county lady's father, Chen Da, to take care of, but now the villa has been burned down by criminals. Should Chen Da also be punished?"
The emperor was of course aware of this matter, and suddenly threw the memorial in front of Yang Zhen: "How come I didn't know when the Censorate started to get involved in this kind of thing?"
"Where is the Third Division? Why is there still no clue in the Chen family attack case?"
Gu Xiangning also burst out laughing when he heard this: "This is really the funniest joke of the year. What's going on? The court can't catch the criminal, so they're going to use the victim to make up the number?"
"What on earth is Master Yang thinking? Do you think that since the princess is not here, you can use the princess's banner to force the good guys?"
Gu Xiangning said, "Speaking of which, this matter is the matter of my father-in-law's family, so in order to avoid suspicion, I did not intervene in this matter."
"If the blame is on my father-in-law, I think this matter can be left to me to handle. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
The emperor liked Gu Xiangning's strong attitude and looked at Yang Zhen: "Lord Yang, what do you think? By the way, why did Lord Yang think of this today?"
"Is it because the people are too peaceful? Is it because the Censorate can't find anything to do?"
Yang Zhen suddenly felt a little embarrassed. In fact, he was forced to do this. After thinking for a while, he spoke: "Your Majesty, King Bingjian has sacrificed so much for our Great Zhou."
"The princess handed over the villa to Chen Da's family. It was definitely a sign of trust in Chen Da's family. But Chen Da's family really failed the princess' trust."
The emperor felt more and more upset as he listened: "You mean, have I also failed the princess's trust? With me here, there are still villains who dare to act so directly and cruelly?"
Yang Zhen didn't dare to speak immediately. The emperor was obviously helping Chen Da's family. At this time, Lord Qi also spoke up: "Your Majesty, calm down."
"Although Chen Da's family was the victim of the death, they did not take good care of the villa. However, Chen Da is not a member of the court, so it is difficult to punish him."
"Let's just stop this matter. As for the burning of the villa, it seems that the three departments can't find out anything. It would be better for the emperor to set up another agency to investigate such a major case."
The emperor thought that since ancient times, there has always been a terrifying force and army around the emperor, which was only controlled by the emperor, but the Great Zhou Dynasty did not continue to use it.
It's not a bad idea to continue using it now, but it's not easy to build such a team. The emperor glanced at Qi Ge Lao and said, "Let's discuss this matter from the beginning."
"People from the Three Departments, I'll give you three more days. If you still can't find any useful clues, then we'll adjourn the court! Prime Minister Gu will stay."
It was like this again. Gu Xiangning followed the emperor to the imperial study again and said, "Your Majesty, what do you want to do with me again? Don't you see the jealous faces of those ministers?"
The emperor rolled his eyes and said, "You still care about other people's feelings? By the way, what is Xiaoman doing recently? I haven't seen her enter the palace."
Gu Xiangning said helplessly: "Recently, they have been busy rebuilding the villa. That is the hard work of her and her sister. It can't be wasted. This expansion should be bigger."
"After all, this is a separate residence for my retirement. By the way, Your Majesty, what do you think that old fox Qi Ge Lao wants to do?"
The emperor looked at Gu Xiangning and said, "You should be clear about this matter. Speaking of which, you haven't told me the origin of your Mingyue Island yet."
Gu Xiangning paused for a moment, then looked at the emperor: "I thought you wouldn't ask, but since you asked, I'll tell you. We on Mingyue Island only need to identify a monarch."
"It will become the monarch's private power, and only obey the monarch. So even if it is according to what Elder Qi said, the emperor needs such a team that is always in the dark."
"Mingyue Island is the most suitable place, because Mingyue Island was originally established for this purpose. There are all kinds of talents gathered on Mingyue Island, and there are many people who can fight against a hundred people alone."
"And I am assisting Your Majesty in public. There is indeed another team in secret, but it is now in the hands of my sister. If Your Majesty wants to take over, you can notify my sister."
The emperor smiled and said, "I knew you had many secrets that you hadn't told me."
Thinking of this, the emperor felt bitter. Actually, he should be considered the emperor in name only, but secretly, he still had to be punished by Mu Yexiao.
But it doesn't matter. After all, there is someone supervising him, so he won't degenerate into a tyrant so quickly. Thinking of the tyrant, the emperor sighed again.
Gu Xiangning looked at the emperor and sighed: "What is the emperor sighing about again?"
The emperor glanced at Gu Xiangning and said, "I just didn't expect that the imperial concubine is so impure. She is completely different from the little girl I remember."
Gu Xiangning coughed twice, feeling a little unnatural, and thought to himself that of course they were different, because they were not the same person. However, Xiaoman said that he would not remind the emperor.
Let the emperor see the truth for himself. After thinking for a while, he looked at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, you need the power from the dark. I can find someone for you."
"The power of Mingyue Island is also divided into two groups. I am not responsible for the hidden forces. I can only help the emperor to contact them."
The emperor shook his head: "Let's talk about this matter after three days. I don't believe that my three officials are so useless. If you have nothing else to do, you can go back first."
"Spend more time with Xiaoman these two days. She must be feeling bad about the destruction of the villa."
Speaking of which, the emperor was also very puzzled. According to Xiaoman's temper, if the villa was destroyed, she would definitely find the murderer as soon as possible and cut him into pieces.
How can you be so peaceful this time? He glanced at Gu Xiangning and asked, "Are you hiding something from me?"
Gu Xiangning coughed and looked around the emperor. The eunuchs walked out neatly, leaving only the emperor and Gu Xiangning in the room.
Gu Xiangning then whispered in the emperor's ear: "Actually, I'm not hiding it from your Majesty, it's just that this is a matter of great importance. Let me put it this way, Your Majesty, there is a huge underground palace in the capital."
"We are now in this underground palace. The geographical location is not very good. There must be a big conspiracy here, so we must find a safe place."
"It can be both offensive and defensive. The villa was the best opportunity back then, so Xiaoman worked so hard to build it."
The emperor was shocked. The Great Zhou had been around for more than a hundred years, but no one knew that there was an underground palace under the capital. Looking at Gu Xiangning, the emperor sighed.
"Have you told King Bingjian about this?"
Gu Xiangning shook his head: "No, the King and the Princess are out for fun, and Xiaoman also said there is no need to bother them with these matters."
"Your Majesty must also be alarmed. Now everyone is acting in secret, and no one knows who is behind this. Your Majesty must be more careful."
After Gu Xiangning finished speaking, he left the palace. The emperor was a little uneasy, so he called the eunuch in. The eunuch was accompanied by a young man.
This young man was none other than Bai Shang. The emperor looked at Bai Shang and asked, "Bai Shang, is there any news from the imperial concubine?"
In fact, the emperor brought Bai Shang into the palace to better monitor the imperial concubine. Bai Shang glanced at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial concubine's maid received a note today."
"I have already got the note."
It was originally going to be destroyed, but it accidentally fell to the ground and was picked up by the mouse controlled by Bai Shang. However, Bai Shang did not dare to read the contents of the note.
Instead, he handed the note to the emperor. The eunuch beside him took the note and opened it. There was only one sentence written on it: "You will soon get what you want."
"The lives of the Chen family's children will soon be taken."
The emperor was shocked when he saw this. The person who attacked the Chen family behind the scenes was the imperial concubine