Watching Xin Zizhao's departing back, Emperor Jin couldn't help but let out a sigh. After all, it was he who had let down the empress and Zizhao's mother!
Xin Zizhao walked out of the Golden Luan Hall and saw that Wei Shuxuan and Ge Zian had already led the elite troops to subdue the 300,000 elite soldiers brought by Xin Yezheng.
"Xin Zizhao, have you sorted out everything?" The sharp - witted Wei Shuxuan keenly captured the dissatisfaction in Xin Zizhao's heart. Then she changed the subject, "I can tell at a glance that you've got everything sorted out, right?"
However, although Xin Zizhao was angry, he wouldn't take his anger out on innocent people. The tense expression on his face gradually softened. "It's all done. The empress and the eldest brother will be imprisoned in the dungeon for life."
"Really?" Wei Shuxuan looked at Xin Zizhao in disbelief. "As far as I know, the recent murders in the palace should have nothing to do with Xin Yezheng. Why does he have to be arrested and imprisoned for life?"
Xin Zizhao glanced at Wei Shuxuan. "If he weren't stupid enough to try to save his so - called mother, he definitely wouldn't have ended up like this."
The hidden meaning in his words made Wei Shuxuan and Ge Zian look at each other. They were completely confused.
"Did something happen in the Golden Luan Hall just now?" Based on Wei Shuxuan's past experience, something must have happened in the Golden Luan Hall just now to make the usually emotionless Xin Zizhao so angry and the usually taciturn Xin Zizhao say such meaningful words.
For a matter like this, Xin Zizhao had no intention of hiding it from Wei Shuxuan and Ge Zian. He roughly told them the ins and outs of the matter.
"I didn't expect that the empress would be such a person. She actually used her own son to take revenge on her husband. With such parents, Xin Yezheng is really pathetic. He not only lost his position as the crown prince but also wasted his whole remaining life."
Wei Shuxuan couldn't help but sigh about Xin Yezheng's tragic experience.
Seeing Wei Shuxuan shaking her head and sighing, Xin Zizhao teased her, "Why do you think so much? It has nothing to do with you."
"I just feel sorry for Xin Yezheng. His father rarely accompanied him since he was a child, and even his mother only used him as a tool for revenge."
Just then, Xin Yezheng was being escorted by two guards and passed by Xin Zizhao, Wei Shuxuan and the others. He stopped the two guards. "Wait a minute. I have something to say to the fifth prince."
The two guards looked at Xin Zizhao. Xin Zizhao nodded, indicating for them to step aside. He looked at Xin Yezheng. "What do you want to say to me?"
"I've been removed from the position of the crown prince. Because Father has a sense of guilt towards your mother, he will surely abdicate the throne to you. Good luck. It's not easy to be a good emperor. This is my last advice to you as your elder brother. I feel much more comfortable now."
"Brother..." It was the first time Xin Zizhao felt contentment from Xin Yezheng. Maybe this was family affection. Xin Yezheng had given him a hard time when they first met. Maybe it wasn't his intention? Anyway, it felt good to have an elder brother.
As Xin Yezheng was being escorted forward, he heard Xin Zizhao's voice coming from behind. "Brother, I'll come to see you when I'm free."
Xin Yezheng stopped for a moment. Although his back was to Xin Zizhao, Xin Zizhao seemed to see him nod before he continued walking.
When the empress was being escorted to the dungeon, as soon as she saw Xin Zizhao, she kept scolding him. "Xin Zizhao, you little bastard! You actually brainwashed my Zheng'er like this! You made him lose his position as the crown prince and ruined my long - cherished wish. I will never forgive you! You little bastard!"
"Such filthy words. It seems you need to be taught a lesson."
Xin Zizhao murmured in a low voice. With a flash, he was in front of the empress and slapped her hard. "This slap is to punish you for your filthy mouth." He looked at the two guards escorting the empress. "If she says such things again, find something to stuff her mouth. If I hear it, I'll sew your mouths shut. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Your Highness, the fifth prince!" The two guards were startled by Xin Zizhao and quickly replied. When escorting the empress away, one guard noticed that the empress was about to speak again. He quickly took out a handkerchief from his pocket and stuffed it into her mouth, making her unable to say a word.
The murders in the palace and the crown - prince's forced - abdication incident finally came to an end. Although this matter was over, Wei Shuxuan thought her business was not finished yet.
Wei Shuxuan thought that she had occupied someone else's body, so she was also responsible for helping the Wei Shuxuan in this world find out the truth about the exile of the Wei family.
"Where are you going?" Xin Zizhao saw the restless Wei Shuxuan finally walking outside.
"I'm going to see His Majesty. I want him to give me a chance to find out the ins and outs of the crimes of the Wei family. Otherwise, I won't be willing to die!" Before Xin Zizhao could reply, Wei Shuxuan rushed outside, but the next second she was called back by Xin Zizhao.
"Stop. If you go out and say that, Father won't give you this chance."
"Then do you have any good ideas?" Wei Shuxuan sat back beside Xin Zizhao. "You know your father better. To be honest, I don't have much good impression of your father. He is vain, greedy for beauty, and refuses to admit his mistakes. If it weren't for the Wei family, I wouldn't want to see him."
"Do you know that if these words of yours get out, you'll be beheaded."
Xin Zizhao calmly sipped his tea. Hearing Xin Zizhao's words, Wei Shuxuan immediately shut up. She still had things to do and didn't want to die for the time being.
"Then you have to come up with a good idea for me."
"Beg me?" For the first time, Wei Shuxuan thought Xin Zizhao could be so annoying.
She rolled her eyes. "… Okay, I beg you."
"Regarding General Wei's matter, even if you didn't say anything, I would talk to Father myself and ask him to reinvestigate General Wei's case."
Originally, Wei Shuxuan wanted to be angry with him, but seeing Xin Zizhao looking so innocent, she was afraid that if she got angry with him, this guy would go back on his word.
"Don't worry. Even if you're angry with me, I won't go back on my word. General Wei Tu is a good official. He deserves me to do this."
"With your words, I'm relieved. I really need this opportunity."