The century-old reputation of the Xie family could not tolerate a traitor who killed the emperor and usurped the throne. Rather than acknowledging the emperor as his son, Xie Zhihuan did not want people to know that he was cuckolded.

Since the emperor is willing to bear the infamy of usurping the throne, let him bear it.

No one told Xie Tan about his life experience, so why should Xie Zhihuan tell it?

Did he want everyone in the world to know that Jia Niang had been secretly having an affair with the late emperor when she married him?

Is he going to let everyone laugh at him for raising someone else's son?!

Xie Tan is the shame that Jianiang left him, he can't let the whole world laugh at him!

His Jia Niang, she is his person when she is alive and her ghost when she is dead!

Mr. Xie took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and walked towards Liufengyuan.

*

When the emperor arrived at Liufeng Courtyard, the sick young man was still lying on the couch in the yard. The wine cup on the bamboo table was overturned, but the incense in the incense burner was still burning.

The aroma of wine and flowers is everywhere.

Xie Yunji was wearing a natural linen Zen robe today. His face was still sickly pale, his eyes were slightly closed, and his long eyelashes cast a shadow that blended with the light blue color under his eyes, making him look even more haggard.

He stretched out his slender hands to block the sunlight shining through the gaps in the crabapple branches.

Just now, the eldest master was tapping the incense burner with a Hu brush to mark the rhythm and chanting an ancient tune leisurely. Molan, who was serving on the side, listened quietly and was immersed in it for a while.

At this moment, there was a crowd of people outside the courtyard. Mo Lan knelt down as if awakened and reminded: "Young Master, Young Master, outside the door..."

Xie Yunji was still lazily leaning on the couch. He nodded and signaled Molan to leave.

"I am seriously injured and have not recovered yet. I am sorry that I cannot receive you."

A hint of murderous intent flashed across Xie Tan's dark eyes, but it only lasted for a moment before it was suppressed.

He knew best what kind of person Xie Yunji was. Doing this was nothing but to provoke him and force him to take action in Xie's mansion, thus completely intensifying the conflict between the aristocratic families and the imperial power.

"Thank you, you have been waiting for me for a long time." Xie Tan said, and then waved his hand, signaling the guards to wait outside the yard.

Xie Yunji sat up and asked, "Why do you say that, Your Majesty?"

Xie Tan said coldly: "Stirring up conflicts is not what you are good at, Xie Qing?"

Xie Yunji didn't comment, but just said: "Since you are home, don't be so formal. Come and see the place where your sister-in-law used to live."

The word "sister-in-law" made Xie Tan even angrier. He raised his eyes and looked at the frail man carefully.

He no longer had the dazzling charm he had many years ago, and the mask of constant smile on his face was also shattered. But he looked so thin and pale, which made people feel even more pitiful.

He really has a good appearance.

Beneath this skin is a poisonous snake, cold-blooded, hypocritical, and cunning, who can deliver a fatal blow to someone in secret.

Ever since he reunited with Song Nihuan, he has been jealous of her honest love for Xie Yunji and regretted missing out on her.

Now, those feelings are gone.

If she sees through such a person, she will know that he is not the one she loves.

Xie Yunji also looked at Xie Tan.

That white hair is thanks to him.

A cold smile appeared on the corner of his lips. When did Xie Tan take advantage of the opportunity and turn the tables?

Oh, it was Song Nihuan's love for him that made him temporarily forget his hatred and relax his vigilance.

But she abandoned him again.

Ruthlessly erase all their past.

Since she doesn't love him...

A feeling of bitterness surged in his heart and Xie Yunji closed his eyes.

"Sister-in-law Jiang has passed away in Yunjing and was buried in the Xie family cemetery in Chenjun." Xie Tan said, "The second son of the Xie family died in the earthquake a long time ago. I think Lord Xie knows it best."

Ever since returning to Yunjing, his father has made his position clear. Not only is he unwilling to acknowledge him, he also wants the Xie family to distance themselves from him.

He once suspected that he was too sensitive because of his father's neglect since childhood, but now it has been confirmed.

It's deliberate.

The father didn't care about his son.

In this case, there is no need for him to re-acknowledge his identity as the second son of the Xie family.

Xie Yunji said coldly: "Okay, since my brother is dead, let's put it aside. Your Majesty can seize my wife today, and you can seize the wives of all officials tomorrow. If this matter is revealed, it will be enough to shock the world and make the upright scholars and officials furious."

Xie Tan took a few steps forward and lowered his voice, "If you reveal this, she will not come back to you. The most likely outcome is not that I will be driven off the throne, nor will it trigger a conflict between the noble families and the poor. Instead, she...will be the first to bear the brunt and will have to die immediately!"

"Da Zhao is now free of uncontrollable internal and external troubles. Rather than changing the emperor and plunging the country into dire straits again, it would be easier to put all the responsibility on a woman."

"You know this truth, don't you?" Xie Tan raised his eyes, his gaze sharp, "Xie Yunji, is this what you want?!"

Xie Tan’s last sentence was like the sound of metal and stone, with a hint of wind and thunder.

Xie Yunji stared at him, his expression relaxed.

He was blinded by jealousy...Xie Tan is now firmly on the throne, and it is far from enough to just stir up conflicts between the aristocratic families and the poor in order to keep the country stable.

The military power is still firmly in the hands of the emperor! The loyal lineage of the northern border cannot shake the imperial power.

In the end, she could only end up being a beauty that brings disaster.

After a long time, Xie Yunji raised his eyes and looked at Xie Tan hatefully.

Xie Tan stood up, facing the light, his tall and straight figure was coated with a thin layer of gold, his expression could not be seen clearly, but he said, "Do you think I took her by force?"

"When I was still in Xie's house, I tried to make peace with her many times, but she never agreed to leave with me."

"She didn't remember me at that time, and her memory hadn't recovered. You were all in her heart and eyes. I accepted it."

"But what then? I'm leading troops in the northern border, and she's your wife at Xie Mansion in Yunjing. How can I take her away by force?! She's never been unfaithful to you at Xie Mansion in Yunjing!"

Xie Yunji interrupted him coldly, "I know this, there is no need for you to say more between her and me!"

Song Nihuan and he were in love, and they were deeply in love with each other, and he never doubted it.

Those sparkling eyes, the blushing face when she lowered her head, the pounding heartbeat in the tent, and... the tears she shed for him, all could not be faked.

Xie Tan's voice became even colder: "But why did she die in the sea of ​​fire? Why would she rather be given away by the bad guys than leave you? Have you ever thought about it?"

"Fortunately, I became the emperor, so she didn't fall into the hands of others. Otherwise... Xie Mansion and you wouldn't be in this situation now!"

"I would like to ask, what did you let her go through? Why did she, a kind-hearted person who loves children, not hesitate to hurt her own body and not spare your blood?"

"I also want to ask, why is it that everyone says you are a rare good husband, but she has become a jealous woman who is unfaithful and lacks moral integrity?"

"When I reunited with her, she had just had a miscarriage and was disheartened. If it weren't for Song Lanzhi's last breath holding her back, I'm afraid she would have already passed away!"

"Also, did you know that when she learned of your death, she wanted to hit her head against a pillar in the Xie family's mourning hall and commit suicide!" Xie Tan said.

Xie Yunji finally couldn't keep calm anymore, his eyes were red, he stood up, his body was a little shaky, and asked: "She... is she really like this...?"

Xie Tan laughed, then looked at the anxious Xie Yunji and said coldly: "Do you think she died for you? No, she knew your despicable behavior but couldn't let go of her feelings for you for a while, and she was so ashamed that she wanted to commit suicide!"

Hearing this, Xie Yunji's chest heaved and he clenched his fists in his sleeves even tighter.

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