The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

"Go on." The emperor's expression showed no joy or anger, and it was unclear whether he believed it or not.

Xie Chengming was heartbroken: "On investigation, I found out that my fourth brother really did this. I don't want brothers to turn against each other, but I feel sorry for the innocent people. I can only order my subordinates to take the body and burn it to quell this disaster. Who knew that they were careless and the body was taken away on the way."

It makes sense according to him.

It goes without saying who took the body.

The emperor pondered for a moment and said calmly: "Xuan Lao Si enters the palace. Don't alarm others and don't delay on the way."

"Yes." Yao Buwei accepted the order and went to do it personally to avoid any mistakes.

What happened tonight, no matter how many twists and turns there are.

The scourge of the plague must not spread.

Shangguanfu.

A servant reported outside the courtyard. Queen Huanshuang turned back to the house and said, "The fourth prince has entered the palace."

"As expected. Tell Miss Zhu to take action early tomorrow morning." Shangguan Haitong raised his eyes.

The more chaotic it is, the more chaotic it will be.

She had already gotten the benefits she deserved, so she was not afraid of falling out with the Fourth Prince.

"Okay." Huanshuang stepped back.

Imperial Palace. Grand Hall.

Xie Qiheng entered the palace and bowed: "Your son pays homage to the emperor, father."

The emperor rubbed his painful brow and said, "Third brother, repeat what you just said to the fourth brother."

Xie Chengming repeated it honestly.

Shocked, Xie Qiheng defended himself: "Father, I don't know anything about this. Third brother, who was the messenger? Who was the one who carried the body? Since you are accusing me, please produce evidence. You can't just make up a story without any basis."

Xie Chengming took out the letter sent by the arrow from his sleeve and said: "Here is the letter. Father, I did not make it up casually."

Yao Buwei took the letter and presented it to the emperor.

The emperor unfolded it and glanced at the fourth brother: "What do you have to say?"

Xie Qiheng took out the letter hidden in his lapel and said, "Speaking of letters, I have one here too. Coincidentally, it was also delivered to my residence today. The letter is stamped with the private seal of a fifth-rank official, inviting a prince to meet privately. Third brother, it's not you, is it?"

A private seal of a fifth-rank official? A private meeting?

Xie Chengming frowned. What did the fourth brother mean?

Yao Buwei bent down, took the letter and presented it to the emperor.

The emperor pulled out the paper and his expression grew darker the more he looked at it. "Third brother, take a look for yourself."

Xie Chengming stood up, took the letter respectfully with both hands and read it word by word.

The title at the beginning only has the two words "Your Highness", and it is unclear who it is addressed to. But the seal at the end is Shangguan Kui.

As we all know, his concubine is the daughter of Shangguan family and is related to Shangguan Kui.

If the other party writes to invite you privately, it must be him without a doubt.

Xie Chengming knelt down hurriedly: "Father, it's not me. I know nothing. This letter must be fake."

"Third brother said right away that the letter was fake. Could it be that it was really in your house? Father, third brother met with court officials in private, formed a clique, and plotted something ill. He knew I had evidence, so he framed me tonight." Xie Qiheng accused harshly.

Xie Chengming was furious: "You are slandering me! This letter was clearly forged by you. Who invited me to leave a private seal?"

"You are so confident. It seems that you are very familiar with Lord Shangguan." Xie Qiheng persisted.

Xie Chengming was about to refute.

The emperor rebuked them in a deep voice, "That's enough. This is disgraceful. All of you pretend to be friendly and respectful to me in front of me, but in private you are so hostile to each other. You say he framed me, you say he put the blame on me. You are so angry that there is no brotherhood at all."

Yao Buwei quickly calmed the emperor down: "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself. Your Highnesses did not mean to..."

"Go and kneel outside the palace. Don't get up without my order. You'd better hope that the plague does not spread, otherwise I will kill you with my own hands! Get out!" The emperor coughed angrily.

"Father, please take care of yourself."

"Father, please calm down. I know I was wrong."

The two brothers bowed with concern on their faces and knelt outside the hall as ordered.

Without others around, there’s no need to keep acting.

Xie Chengming sneered: "Fourth brother is very clever, he can even turn black into white."

"No match for my third brother. He keeps an eye on my mansion every day and even knows how many flies there are in my house." Xie Qiheng retorted.

The two people knelt straight, looking very noble.

Although they are brothers, they both want to kill each other.

Qiuyao Palace.

Nanny Chunxuan reported back: "Your Majesty, the Third Prince was punished by the Emperor to kneel. Look..."

Dong Ruosheng had taken off her hairpins and was about to rest: "You are so impatient, it would be better to kneel down. Where is the Fourth Prince?"

"Kneel together. The emperor has ordered that no one should stand up without his order."

Holding Nanny Chunxuan's hand, Dong Ruosheng stood up: "It's good to have a companion."

At this time, the little palace maid came in hurriedly: "Madam, the emperor is coming to our palace."

Dong Ruosheng frowned slightly: "Get ready to welcome him."

"Yes." The palace maids went down to prepare.

Lanterns were lit and palace maids and eunuchs knelt on both sides.

The emperor walked through the gate.

Dong Ruosheng bowed: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

The emperor went over and helped the imperial concubine up, and they entered the palace together.

Yao Buwei dismissed everyone: "No need to serve here, go down."

The palace maids and eunuchs withdrew.

Inside the palace.

The emperor sat on the couch and looked at the imperial concubine: "My beloved concubine, are you ready to rest?"

Dong Ruosheng smiled slightly: "It's getting late, it's time to rest."

There was a moment of silence.

The emperor let go of his hand and said, "Since Shu Fei passed away, the palace has become much quieter."

Dong Ruosheng's eyelashes twitched slightly, but he didn't respond.

The emperor was annoyed by the noise tonight and wanted to find someone to reminisce about the past.

As Shu Fei's good sister, Gui Fei was the most suitable. However, the beauty was as cold as ever.

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly. Could it be that she knew about that?

Dong Ruosheng stood up gently: "Your Majesty, I will wait for you to rest."

The emperor grabbed the imperial concubine's hand and said, "Since Shu Fei passed away, the queen has been staying in the Buddhist temple every day. You have always been cold to me. I am also sad when Shu Fei passed away. But I am the emperor and I cannot let the civil and military officials laugh at me. Do you understand?"

"I understand." Dong Ruosheng lowered her head and looked submissive.

Did Shu Fei's sister really die of illness?

She didn't believe it. Why should the culprit pretend to be merciful and to act like he was deeply in love and had no regrets...

The emperor sighed: "Forget it, take a rest."

Dong Ruosheng took a step back and reached out to help the emperor undress.

Jinming Palace.

Nanny Mao Xin walked into the Buddhist hall and reported softly, "The emperor will stay at the Imperial Concubine's place tonight."

The queen opened her eyes and looked up at the Buddha statue in front of her: "He is thinking of Sister Shufei again."

Men always think about what they can't get. Even though the emperor is the emperor, he is still a man.

Madam Mao Xin helped her mistress up: "It's getting late, your majesty should rest. How can your body bear kneeling and reciting scriptures day and night?"

The queen slowly stood up and said, "I will recite more sutras, hoping that Sister Shufei will ascend to heaven soon."

The palace is not a place for people to stay. Don’t come here in your next life.

Madam Mao Xin felt sorry for her mistress: "Your Majesty should pay more attention to your health. What's the point of staying up all day?"

The queen walked into the bedroom and sat in front of the dressing table to take off her jewelry: "Have you finished your color?"