After the wrong flirtation, I became the villain's favorite

When Xie Tan woke up, it was already daybreak and Song Nihuan was not around.

He put on his robe, stood up, pushed open the palace door, and called a palace maid, "Where is Madam Mingde?"

The maidservant did not dare to look at the emperor's strong chest, and lowered her eyes and replied: "Your Majesty, Madam Mingde is waiting for you at the palace gate. She said she has agreed to see Master Song off today."

Xie Tan then remembered that yesterday in bed, she did tell him that Song Lanzhi would go to Kunlun with the miracle doctor for treatment today, but he was so absorbed in... that he completely forgot about it!

Xie Tan put on his clothes and walked quickly towards the palace gate.

The weather was fine today. Under the vermilion palace wall, Song Nihuan was sitting in a BMW sedan and waved at him from a distance.

He strode over, jumped onto the carriage, hugged her waist, kissed her, and said apologetically, "I'm late."

She shook her head and looked at the dust in the sunlight. "It doesn't matter. Lan Zhi and the others must have left long ago. I'm just here to take a look."

She did not leave the palace by herself, nor did she see Song Lanzhi off by herself, but waited for him to go with her.

He understood that she wanted to stay with him, that's why she didn't go with Song Lanzhi.

She did not ask him if she could go, nor did she leave this difficult decision for him to face.

Xie Tan took a deep breath, feeling extremely distressed.

The next moment, Xie Tan ordered the eunuch to untie the white horse Lingyuan from the carriage, and rode on the horse with Song Nihuan. Xie Tan put one hand around Song Nihuan's waist and held the reins with the other hand, "Come on, I'll take you to chase them."

Xie Tan's chest was strong and broad, and it felt safe to lean on him. Song Nihuan leaned back in his arms and looked outside the palace, "Can you still catch up?"

A strong hand turned her chin over, and she saw him leaning forward slightly, his handsome face very close to her, his dark eyes filled with the confidence of a determined victory, "How do you know if you don't try?"

What enveloped her was a familiar scent, a scent that made her feel at ease.

The two men and the horse went towards the outside of Yunjing City.

When I saw the sunset, there was no sign of Xun Fang and Song Lanzhi.

I guess the gangsters' whereabouts are secretive and they didn't take the official route.

Xie Tan was helpless.

"Brother Tan, stop." Song Nihuan said.

We are already some distance away from Yunjing, there is no need to chase anymore.

She comforted herself in her heart that this might not be the last time they would see each other, and perhaps Lan Zhi would come back after a while.

Xie Tan jumped off the horse and picked her up.

Going further ahead, there are overlapping mountains, which are covered with gentle golden color inch by inch under the afterglow of the setting sun.

"Huan'er." He called her softly, but couldn't continue.

I can only sigh.

He was afraid that because of him, his Huan'er and his younger brother didn't see each other for the last time.

The sigh did not sound like that of a powerful emperor, but rather like he had turned back into a young man from many years ago.

Song Ni smiled and said, "Forget it. We can definitely meet again in the future. I trust Doctor Xun Fang's medical skills."

The "Thirteen Needles of Ghost Gate" have the effect of bringing the dead back to life.

Xie Tan sighed, "Blame me."

"You are my relative too." Her voice was a little choked up, "I don't want to make you unhappy."

He kissed the top of her head and held her carefully in his arms, "I really can't bear to leave you, I just want you to be by my side..."

"Yes, I know." Song Nihuan nodded, "Later, if Lan Zhi is really incurable, I will go to Kunlun again."

"No. Lan Zhi will be fine." Xie Tan comforted.

*

The news of Xie Yunji's assassination spread quickly and soon spread among court officials.

All of a sudden, the Xie family became crowded with people, and many people came to visit this newly promoted court official.

However, everyone has the same question in mind: Who would assassinate him at this sensitive time? And who would be so bold?

The conflict between the poor and the aristocratic families seemed to have reached an irreconcilable point. This assassination was undoubtedly a signal that the conflict between the two sides was intensifying.

However, Xie Yunji was seriously injured and unable to participate in government affairs.

When the old men in the cabinet learned about this, they were as anxious as ants on a hot pot. They knew very well how important Xie Yunji was to the court. He was not only a talented official, but also a representative of the noble family.

If they were hurt by the emperor's selfishness, the hearts of the noble families would definitely be hurt.

Madam Mingde, before she even ascended the throne, had already stirred up disputes between the aristocratic families and the poor families, and some court officials had already complained about her.

When the emperor first ascended the throne, many people were angry with him but dared not speak out, thinking that since he had seized the throne in this way, he would be extremely cruel and abuse his power, treating the country as a joke.

But they thought they were wrong.

The emperor took a series of actions after he ascended the throne, including promoting Confucianism to govern the country and expanding the territory abroad. To this day, no one has questioned him anymore.

But according to rumors, the feud between the emperor and Xie Yunji was really detrimental to the emperor's reputation.

"Then I will go and see Mr. Xie." said the emperor on the jade throne.

"At this time? It may not be appropriate for Your Majesty to go to the Xie Mansion..." said the elder.

"What's wrong with that? Isn't it a great honor for the Xie family that the emperor comes in person to visit his subjects?" Xie Tan sneered, "Are you afraid that he won't accept your visit?"

Xie Tan came to Xie Mansion.

This is the first time he has returned to this place in all these years.

But this time he is not in the capacity of the second young master who is hated by everyone.

The emperor's ceremony was naturally grand and he did not try to avoid being ostentatious; instead, it was very solemn.

Chen Liang, the supervisor of the East Depot, helped the emperor get off the carriage. The eunuch who delivered the message went up and knocked on the door. As no one had announced it in advance, the doorman had no idea who was coming. When he saw the scene, he was so frightened that his legs went weak and he knelt down and kowtowed involuntarily.

Finally, the cold-faced eunuch said, "Get up and lead the way."

The servant stood up tremblingly, bowed and opened the door with his hands down, "I will lead the way, my lord... to the front hall?"

"Where is Lord Xie? Your Majesty has come specially to visit Grand Secretary Xie." Chen Liang said.

The servant had heard that the young master's injury was caused by the Eastern Depot. It was obvious who the Eastern Depot followed orders from, but he dared not say anything at this moment. He said tremblingly, "I will lead the way. Please follow me, eunuch."

When the emperor arrived, everyone in the Xie residence was very surprised, but they dared not breathe and knelt on the ground in panic.

Xie Yunji was recuperating in Liufeng Courtyard, while Xie Yunjie was on duty in Hanlin Academy. A servant had already gone to Mr. Xie's upper room to convey the message.

When Master Xie heard the news, he was stunned for a moment, with an indescribable look on his face. After a long while, he sent the maid beside him away: "Come, change my clothes."

Although he is in mourning now, he cannot be careless when meeting the emperor's clothes.

Everything must be done according to the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects.

Xie Tan is not his son.

He is the son of the late emperor and Jia Niang.