Xiao Changying was called back to the palace because he led people to the Lonely Garden in time. Emperor Youning felt that the matter was suspicious. The guards went too slowly and perhaps they were secretly accepting bribes from the Yang Mansion. Therefore, he asked King Lie to conduct a thorough investigation.
Xiao Huayong was the crown prince, not any other prince. He came in person, and no matter how busy Xiao Changying was, he had to rush back unless it was extremely urgent or a matter of life and death.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Long live the Crown Prince." Xiao Changying came with Xiao Changqing.
The people in Prince Lie's mansion were worried that they would not be able to find Xiao Changying for a while, so in order not to neglect Xiao Huayong, they went next door to invite Xiao Changqing.
"We are brothers, fifth brother and ninth brother, please don't be too polite." Xiao Huayong always looks gentle, honest and humble.
"The Crown Prince has arrived. I wonder what instructions you have for me?" Xiao Changying was not close to Xiao Huayong to begin with, and with Shen Xihe between them, he was even less willing to greet Xiao Huayong.
"I just returned from the princess's mansion. The princess asked me to thank my ninth brother for saving her." Xiao Huayong said with a faint smile.
Xiao Changying couldn't help but clench his five fingers under his robe: "Prince, this is a matter between my brother and the princess."
"I know." Xiao Huayong said calmly, "Although my ninth brother has done a favor to the princess, there is a difference between men and women. The princess wanted to avoid suspicion, so she asked me to express her gratitude on her behalf."
Xiao Huayong raised his hand, and Tian Yuan handed several letters to Xiao Changying: "This is my thanks, you'd better read it carefully before deciding whether to refuse it."
Xiao Changying, who originally wanted to refuse directly, heard his words, took it suspiciously and poured out the letter inside.
Along with the letter fell out a tiny ring, and Xiao Changqing's face darkened.
Before Xiao Changying could react, Xiao Changqing held his hand and said to Xiao Huayong, "Your Highness is the mastermind. This gratitude is too great. I cannot bear it."
As he said this, he gently took the envelope from Xiao Changying's hand. When the corner of the envelope slipped through Xiao Changying's fingertips, he squeezed it tightly. Before Xiao Changqing could react, he snatched it back and unfolded the envelope.
Inside is the evidence that Xiao Changqing blew up the imperial tomb!
If this evidence falls into the hands of Your Majesty, Xiao Changqing will surely die.
Xiao Changying closed his eyes, folded the letter with trembling hands, and when he opened his eyes, his eyes were calm, and he clasped his fists towards Xiao Huayong: "Jiulang is very grateful for the gratitude of the Crown Prince."
"Xiaojiu!" Xiao Changqing said in a deep voice.
Xiao Huayong's eyes circled around the two brothers, and he smiled meaningfully: "Whatever you brothers want to do, I don't want to get involved, but if anyone dares to touch my people and my things, I will kill them without a burial place."
After warning them, Xiao Huayong strode away.
Xiao Changqing and Xiao Changying turned around and bowed to Xiao Huayong's back: "Farewell, Prince."
After the man disappeared, Xiao Changqing said, "You don't have to be forced by him. This evidence is not irrefutable."
"It's not irrefutable evidence, but you can't explain it clearly." Xiao Changying retorted, "You are my brother, and we share the same glory."
Your Majesty does not need ironclad evidence. For something like bombing the imperial mausoleum, your Majesty's suspicion is enough to kill him. This is not just about Xiao Changqing's life and death. It forced your Majesty to issue an edict of guilt. He, A Niang, and Ping Ling will all be despised by your Majesty.
"Do you know what it means if you take this thing?" Xiao Changqing lowered his eyes.