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"It seems we have been chatting for a long time." Xiao Jinzhi smiled and put a cloak on Chu Huanyan, "It's cold, so I don't want to wear more clothes."

Chu Huanyan reached out and grabbed a corner of her cloak, "How long have you been waiting?"

"It didn't take long, I just got here."

Chu Huanyan looked around, and Xiao Jinzhi smiled and held her hand.

"Don't worry, I've confirmed that no one is watching nearby."

Nodding, Chu Huanyan followed Xiao Jinzhi into the carriage.

In the carriage, after hearing Chu Huanyan explain all the news she had just received from Mrs. Han, the smile on Xiao Jinzhi's face gradually faded.

Although he had some guesses from the beginning, now that he was getting closer to the truth step by step, he still couldn't help but feel panicked.

If it was really his father who killed Huanyan's parents, then...

Xiao Jinzhi did not dare to think further, but the current situation did not allow him to escape.

"Huanyan, if..."

"Your father is your father, you are you, I won't mix it up." Chu Huanyan understood what Xiao Jinzhi was worried about, and after thinking about it, she added, "Besides, after all, the matter is not over yet Even if we find out thoroughly, we can’t draw conclusions so quickly.”

"Then what if the truth is as guessed now?" Xiao Jinzhi looked at Chu Huanyan, "I want to hear the truth. If you really mean it... wouldn't you mind?"

Chu Huanyan frowned. If Emperor Xiao was really the murderer of his parents, and Xiao Jinzhi was the son of his enemy, if he really didn't mind at all, then it would be false, but...

"If you were involved or helped cover it up, I would naturally hate you, but you don't know anything about it, let alone..."

Chu Huanyan smiled helplessly at Xiao Jinzhi.

"What's more, your father's attitude towards you really makes it impossible for me to vent my anger on you."

If Emperor Xiao was very fond of Xiao Jinzhi, it would be fine for them to have deep love as father and son. But now it seems that Xiao Jinzhi has not enjoyed any fatherly love from Emperor Xiao, but he still has to be implicated by him. This is too much. It's not fair.

Xiao Jinzhi looked at Chu Huanyan seriously, not wanting to miss any subtle expression on her face. After confirming that the other party's words were sincere, he slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Things in this world are indeed a double-edged sword. I didn't expect that I could benefit from the attitude of my father, the emperor, and my mother towards me." Xiao Jinzhi's tone was leisurely, and he was playful again.

However, there was still a heaviness deep in his eyes.

If it is true as the old man of the Han family said, the next investigation may not be easy.

"One more thing." Xiao Jinzhi came back from his thoughts, "After the morning court today, I went to the palace to see my father, hoping that he would issue a decree to grant a marriage."

"Then what did the emperor say?" Chu Huanyan asked.

"He summoned you to the palace and said he wanted to talk to you in person." Xiao Jinzhi paused, "But if you don't want to go, I..."

"Go, why don't you go." Chu Huanyan interrupted Xiao Jinzhi, "One code means the other. Since we said we want to get engaged, it makes sense to go see your father."

As for the death of my parents and what happened back then, since there is no conclusive evidence yet, we cannot easily conclude it.

Moreover, if you want to investigate what happened back then, you will inevitably have contact with the palace.

When Chu Huanyan and Xiao Jinzhi entered the palace, the results about Concubine Xue's poisoning and Empress Wei's confinement also came out.

Emperor Xiao asked people to announce to the public that the poisoning of Queen Wei and Concubine Xue had nothing to do with it, and it was purely a misunderstanding. He ordered people to lift Queen Wei's ban.

However, an order was issued at the same time, saying that Queen Wei had been unwell recently and was unable to take charge of the harem. She was asked to recuperate in Fengyi Hall, and many matters in the harem were handed over to Concubine Xue.

"This is taking away the queen's right to manage the harem." On the palace road, Chu Huanyan raised her eyebrows slightly after listening to Qin Li's report.

If Emperor Xiao really believed that Queen Wei was innocent, he should lift the ban and completely prove her innocence for her.

But the current posture, while lifting the grounding, allowed her to have a good rest in the palace, and even took away her power to manage the harem. It was like giving a sweet date another slap in the face. It seemed that Emperor Xiao was not really I believe that Queen Wei is innocent, and there must be a reason for this incident.

"After all, my father and my mother have been married for many years. No one knows how much they have gone through together. Even if there is a real rift, they can't completely break up on the surface." Xiao Jinzhi said calmly, his eyes clear.

Chu Huanyan understood instantly, yes, not to mention anything else, Queen Wei might not have been unaware of the incident of attacking the late emperor. There is also the matter of my parents. Since my mother had been invited to the palace by Empress Wei many times before her parents' accident, she may not have been involved in this matter.

Two people hiding the same secret have long been tied to the same boat. How could Queen Wei be thrown off the boat so easily.

In front is the imperial study room. Qin Li and Xianyue stayed on the palace road, while Chu Huanyan and Xiao Jinzhi entered the imperial study room.

Emperor Xiao was sitting behind the dragon table reviewing the memorials. When he saw Chu Huanyan and Xiao Jinzhi arriving, he just waved his hands as they saluted, indicating for them to stand up, and then continued to look at the memorials in his hands without saying a word, as if Knocks are deliberately ignored.

Chu Huanyan just stood quietly, with her back straight and her eyes slightly lowered. Her expression was calm and did not show any nervousness.

Xiao Jin frowned slightly and wanted to speak, but Chu Huanyan quietly tugged her sleeve to stop her, and the two of them just stood there.

Eunuch Zheng looked at Chu Huanyan quietly and nodded secretly in his heart.

It is rare for someone to be so calm at such a time. It seems that this Miss Chu is indeed extraordinary.

After about a stick of incense, Emperor Xiao put down the last memorial and looked up at Xiao Jinzhi and Chu Huanyan.

"The prince came to see me today and said that he hoped that I could marry him to you. What do you think?"

"Thanks to His Highness the Crown Prince's love, I am very honored."

Emperor Xiao frowned and said in a sharp tone, "Although you entered the palace to investigate the case before and contributed to the establishment of the case, the prince is a prince after all, and his status is noble. Do you think you are worthy of him?"

Hearing the unhappy questioning, Eunuch Zheng couldn't help but feel nervous.

"Father, son and minister..."

"My daughter deserves it."

Before Xiao Jinzhi could finish speaking, Chu Huanyan raised her head and looked directly at Emperor Xiao.

"My daughter is brave. Although His Highness the Crown Prince has a distinguished status, I still have the status of the legitimate daughter of the Marquis. Although my parents died early, the emperor is kind and has never treated the Marquis badly for many years. I believe that in the heart of the Emperor, he has always taken care of him. The contribution my daughter’s father once made to the imperial court.”

Emperor Xiao's gaze meant nothing, "So based on this alone, do you think you are worthy of the crown prince?"