Seeing Emperor Jing, the imperial doctor bowed first, and after Emperor Jing excused himself, he walked towards Zhang Xiuyan.
The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Xie Ruzhuo said nothing and just stared at the reflection on the ground in trance. Concubine Xian has been helped up by Emperor Jing. At this time, the only ones kneeling in the room besides her are the guards.
Oh no, there is another person.
Xiao Junxi had been kneeling with her when she was supporting her, and she hasn't moved at all until now.
This was their first meeting in several months, but they didn't expect it to be in this situation. Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help but smile bitterly as he knew how embarrassed he looked.
"Okay, let's all get up first. If you have anything to say, just stand and say it."
It was Emperor Jing who spoke first, frowning.
The unconscious Zhang Xiuyan had been carried into the inner room and was being treated by the imperial physician. And the people in this room were kneeling on the floor, which was really a bit outrageous.
Emperor Jing has always been kind to his subordinates, and he still has a good impression of this girl. Although she has done this now, Emperor Jing is surprisingly not angry.
The emperor has spoken. If he doesn't get up again, he will be acting ungratefully. Xie Ruzhuo thanked him, stood up, raised his head and said, "I wonder if your Majesty would be willing to listen to your words?"
The Concubine Xian on the side immediately pointed at her and said, "What are you talking about? How did you kill someone in front of me!"
She was also furious. Whenever she thought of the scene just now, Concubine Xian felt itchy with hatred.
Xie Ruzhuo didn't look at her, but looked at Emperor Jing with clear eyes.
Xiao Junxi also smiled slightly and said, "Throughout the ages, there must be a reason for hurting others. Why don't we just listen to Miss Xie's reason?"
"Hmph, the third prince is really good at generosity to others." Concubine Xian felt even more congested when she saw Xiao Junxi speaking for Xie Ruzhuo. Isn't Xie Ruzhuo infatuated with her son? Why do he look so familiar with Xiao Junxi
What a shameless person!
Xiao Junxi was not annoyed and just said, "After all, Miss Xie is still my savior."
When he said this, everyone remembered what happened at the hunting ground last year. Emperor Jing nodded and said, "In that case, Miss Xie might as well tell you why you came to do this."
"For loyalty and love."
After hearing these four words, Emperor Jing actually smiled, "I still don't quite understand. Please explain." This girl has some meaning. She hurt someone and actually involved Zhong.
Xie Ruzhuo took a deep breath, his eyes as cool as water, "Since ancient times, if the king wants his minister to die, he has to die. This is the way of loyalty. What happened today is that Zhang Xiuyan assassinated my sister first. I fought back to prevent the world from saying that you, the emperor, are Partiality and favoritism. That’s why I took action boldly because I wanted to tell the world with facts that the emperor is reasonable and pays attention to justice in everything. This is one."
"Xie Ruzhuo, you are talking nonsense!" Concubine Xian was so angry that she became even more angry when she heard her nonsense. She ignored Emperor Jing's presence and pointed at her and started scolding her.
Emperor Jing looked at Concubine Xian coldly, and she immediately felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured down on her, and immediately stopped talking.
Emperor Jing then said, "What about the second one?"
"The second thing is love. The love between brothers and sisters is more important than heaven and earth. Now that my sister is hurt, I stand by and watch because I ignore family ties. Xie Ruzhuo thinks he can't do it."
Xie Ruzhuo finished speaking one word at a time, then looked directly at Emperor Jing and said, "I am willing to accept whatever punishment the emperor wants to punish me, except for one thing. The emperor will not punish me and apologize. I would rather die than punish him because I am not wrong." That’s right.”
"Ha." Emperor Jing almost wanted to laugh at her words. This girl's temperament was rare and lovable.
"I'm asking you, why don't you come to me? Do you think I can't uphold justice for you?" After all, it was a little girl. Emperor Jing felt teasing for a moment and even spoke seriously. He was still looking forward to what answer this girl would give him.
"Then Zhuo'er dares to ask Your Majesty, does your justice include asking Zhuo'er to shoot back this arrow?"
Hearing Xie Ruzhuo's rhetorical question, Emperor Jing laughed a little, "Of course not."
"That's it." Xie Ruzhuo said with clear eyes, "Since my sister's pain cannot be sympathized with, then everything else is empty talk. Your Majesty can give you justice, but this justice is not enough for Zhang Xiuyan to receive the punishment she deserves. "
Hearing this, Emperor Jing narrowed his eyes, cooled his voice and said, "Then do you think it's unfair to leave it to me?"
This is a serious statement.
Xie Ruzhuo knelt down again and said, "My dear, I don't dare, but justice in everyone's heart is different. In my eyes, if someone hurts me and humiliates me, I must make the other person pay back ten times, and then I can stop killing with murder." Completely eliminate other people’s viciousness!”
"Your Majesty, have you heard this? This girl keeps killing and killing, and she still looks like a boudoir's daughter! Your Majesty, I beg your Majesty, please punish Xie Ruzhuo severely!" Concubine Xian also knelt down and begged. Now, it is no longer just Zhang Xiuyan's matter. Now that this enemy has been formed, it is a matter of face. She has never tolerated others wearing small shoes for her, and now that she has reached this point, she must do something about Xie Ruzhuo!
Emperor Jing did not get angry immediately, but asked, "Xie Ruzhuo, what else do you have to say?"
The emperor's thunderous wrath was enough to cause corpses to float hundreds of miles away, but Xie Ruzhuo was not afraid, because she knew that the emperor in front of her was not a stupid person, and he could clearly distinguish right from wrong.
However, what she really wanted to ask was, "Your Majesty, are ministers different from ministers? Is it true that being foolish and loyal is not as good as serving the emperor with color?"
These words were quite sad, but they also expressed Xie Ruzhuo's feelings. The Xie family's century-old loyalty has made them many enemies for the emperor in the previous dynasty, but now, not only are they not as big and deep as a tree, but they have become a target that anyone can step on! Is it possible that the consequence of being loyal to the emperor and patriotism is to be bullied by others
Emperor Jing's heart was shocked, and when he looked at Xie Ruzhuo, he felt a little pity, and said, "Of course not, it is always the behavior of a foolish king to emphasize sex over ministers. I would never do such a thing!"
"That's good. Zhuo'er has always known that a man is a true man and he keeps his word. Since the emperor said this, Zhuo'er believes that you will do this." Xie Ruzhuo brought a high hat to Emperor Jing and bowed again.
Concubine Xian was so angry that she was confused. She turned around and said with tears in her eyes, "Your Majesty, is this the end of Yan'er's matter? She is still lying in the room with her life and death uncertain!"
"The Concubine Xian knows this, but why doesn't she know that my sister has been in a coma for four days and her life is still hanging by a thread today? Don't you understand such a simple truth that you should judge others by yourself?"
Xie Ruzhuo's cold voice sounded, and Concubine Xian immediately became angry. She turned around and cursed, "Shut up! You are talking so high-sounding. Do you think this can cover up your crime of exposing yourself before the emperor!"
Xie Ruzhuo didn't throw away the weapon in time just now, she could have made a big fuss about this matter!
Xiao Junxi reacted quickly and immediately defended herself, saying, "This was just an accident. Miss Xie didn't do it intentionally. Besides, there are all the guards in the room carrying swords to deal with a little girl. If she doesn't have the slightest ability to fight back, , I’m afraid my life is gone now.”
As soon as Xiao Junxi spoke, Emperor Jing immediately remembered what Concubine Xian said sternly when he came in, "I don't care about life or death!". Now that he thought about it, Concubine Xian actually killed Xie Ruzhuo!
After all, Mr. Xie is his mentor, and the Xie family has always been loyal and courageous. No wonder Xie Ruzhuo is so heartbroken that he asked such a question!
Thinking of this, Emperor Jing also felt an unknown fire in his heart and said, "My second son has just committed such a mistake. As a mother-in-law, you don't know how to devote yourself to the Buddha to eliminate the sins for your son. Instead, you are very angry. I see, You must have forgotten all the scriptures you copied when you were serving the Empress Dowager in the early years."
Although his voice was not strong when he spoke, every word he spoke was like rolling thunder, which made Concubine Xian feel a little unsteady on her feet.
Emperor Jing never looked at her again. He only turned to Xie Ruzhuo and said, "Although what happened today happened for a reason, it is still your fault. Go back and copy the female precepts ten times. Okay, don't hang around here anymore, go back." "
At this moment, someone from the palace was heard reporting back from outside the door, "Your Majesty, Concubine Hui is not feeling well. Please come over."
Hearing this, Emperor Jing nodded and said, "I understand, I'll go over there now."
Seeing Emperor Jing leaving, Xie Ruzhuo had no reason to stay here any longer, so he immediately followed him out of the courtyard.
The huge courtyard suddenly became empty. Concubine Xian smiled sadly, collapsed on the ground, and murmured sinisterly, "What a Xie Ruzhuo, I am at odds with you!"
The feud between the two parties was completely settled today, but Xie Ruzhuo didn't take it seriously, but she was very dizzy at the moment, and Xiao Junxi was by her side. She wanted to find a corner to rest, but she was afraid that the other party would see her. Worried, I had to endure it.
It was Xiao Junxi who noticed her discomfort and asked, "Is Zhuo'er uncomfortable?"
The correspondence between the two of them in the past few days has made the relationship between the two closer, and even the terms of reference have changed.
Xie Ruzhuo shook his head and forced a smile, "Maybe I'm a little tired. Don't send me off. I can go back by myself."
The night outside was thick, and a lantern in Xiao Junxi's hand illuminated the path under their feet.
Xiao Junxi smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, have you eaten yet?"
The night wind became stronger, blowing Xie Ruzhuo's disheveled hair, and some of the hair tips brushed Xiao Junxi's face, causing a burst of itch.
Xiao Junxi was a little distracted for a moment, but when she regained consciousness, she immediately put the lantern into Xie Ruzhuo's hand. Then, with the other party's puzzled eyes, he took off a hair tie from his head and put it behind her.
The man's slender, cool fingers ran through her hair, bringing up a wave of unspeakable ambiguity.
Xie Ruzhuo blushed for a moment, but was disturbed by this rare atmosphere and did not dare to move.
Not long after, I heard Xiao Junxi's voice like a mountain spring, "Okay."
The lantern returned to Xiao Junxi's hands.
Xie Ruzhuo nodded imperceptibly and continued to move forward with the man's footsteps, but it could not hide the color that was already red to the roots of her ears. Xie Ruzhuo cursed secretly that he was worthless. He was about to say something to cover up this embarrassment, but he didn't want to stumble on the pebbles under his feet, so he rushed straight towards Xiao Junxi!
Xiao Junxi didn't mind, so she was hugged by Xie Ruzhuo, and her arms were instantly replaced by the warm fragrance and jade. He should have reacted faster, and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
Xie Ruzhuo forced a smile, but could only honestly say, "My foot is sprained again."
She was really having a bad time. After that day in Flowing Light City, things were not going well at all. Today, things are getting worse again.
Hearing this, Xiao Junxi frowned, and without much thought, she picked up Xie Ruzhuo and strode towards Qiao's courtyard amidst the latter's exclamations.