Xin Zizhao looked at Wei Shuxuan very seriously, which made Wei Shuxuan's heart skip a beat. When Wei Shuxuan came to her senses, she quickly turned her face away, not daring to look at Xin Zizhao.
Wei Shuxuan's reaction puzzled Xin Zizhao a bit. Looking at the slightly flushed tips of her ears, he thought that this girl seemed to be shy... This reaction actually put Xin Zizhao in a good mood.
"I'll go and ask Chief Steward Li to prepare dinner," Xin Zizhao said and walked out of the main hall of Fenghe Hall. Seeing that the person who made her nervous had left, Wei Shuxuan's flustered heart gradually calmed down.
"This man is really terrifying..." Wei Shuxuan touched her left chest.
When Xin Zizhao and Wei Shuxuan returned, Chief Steward Li had already asked the kitchen to prepare dinner. So when Xin Zizhao asked him to do so, in no time, Chief Steward Li had all the dishes served.
"Your Highness, the Fifth Prince, Miss Wei, please enjoy your meal."
At this moment, Wei Shuxuan suddenly remembered that Chief Steward Li had called her Young Master Wei a few days ago. Why was he calling her Miss Wei today? She wanted to ask Chief Steward Li the reason.
"Of course it's because you're the master. Whatever you like the servants to call you, they will call you that," Chief Steward Li replied tactfully. Wei Shuxuan quite liked his answer. "Well, okay. Chief Steward Li, you can go back to your work first."
"Are you satisfied now?" Xin Zizhao picked up a piece of chicken for Wei Shuxuan and asked her.
"Sure. I find that Chief Steward Li really knows how to deal with people. His words and deeds are very pleasing."
"Isn't that natural?" Xin Zizhao countered.
Wei Shuxuan raised her eyebrows. "You're right. In this terrifying deep palace, it's always right to be tactful."
After dinner, Wei Shuxuan went back to her room to sort out the information she had obtained today. After all, she had never been involved in this case. Moreover, she still wanted to read the content of the letter mentioned by Ge Long'an. Another thing was that Emperor Jinzheng had seen the letter between her father and the Qiangfeng Kingdom. She also really wanted to take a look at this letter of treason.
The people of the Qiangfeng Kingdom used the beauty of the princess to bewitch Emperor Jinzheng, making him listen to her words and think that whatever she said was right. Then they asked the princess to sow discord between Emperor Jinzheng and the two generals, gradually reducing Emperor Jinzheng's trust in them.
After breaking through their psychological defenses, the Qiangfeng Kingdom asked the princess to use a letter to widen the rift between Emperor Jinzheng and the two generals, making Emperor Jinzheng dissatisfied with them.
"Wow, the people of the Qiangfeng Kingdom are really good at using psychological tactics," Wei Shuxuan flipped through the records she had made at General Long'an's mansion today. "Later, General Wei Tu set a trap and wiped out all the generals and soldiers of the Qiangfeng Kingdom stationed on the border. After that, although the two generals were loved by the people on the border, Emperor Jinzheng was very dissatisfied. Instead, he urgently summoned them back to the capital..."
In the eyes of an emperor, if his own ministers were more beloved by the common people than himself, no emperor would be happy with that minister. This was a matter of face.
Xin Zizhao came out of the study. When he passed by Wei Shuxuan's room on his way back to his own room, he found that the light was still on in her room. Her figure was reflected on the paper-carved window. Xin Zizhao could tell from it that she was looking troubled and deep in thought.
He lowered his head and smiled slightly, then walked over and knocked on the door. From inside came Wei Shuxuan's somewhat tired voice. "Who is it?"
"It's me."
Hearing Xin Zizhao's voice, Wei Shuxuan sitting in the room was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses. "... Xin Zizhao, why aren't you asleep so late?"
"Can't I come in and talk about it?"
"... Come in."
Wei Shuxuan was a bit speechless. As soon as Xin Zizhao came in, he saw Wei Shuxuan sitting on a stool with her hair loose, looking at the record book and slightly frowning. "Why don't you tie up your hair?"
"I mean, am I stupid if I still tie up my hair in my own room?" Wei Shuxuan rolled her eyes at him helplessly. "Moreover, I just took a shower, okay?"
Seeing Xin Zizhao sitting beside her, Wei Shuxuan glanced at him and then lowered her head to continue looking at her record book. "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
"I was reading in the study. Aren't you awake either?"
"I'm doing something serious, okay? I have to sort out the information I got from Uncle Ge today. Otherwise, it's all in a mess and I can't even think clearly..."
Xin Zizhao picked up the paper that Wei Shuxuan had sorted out. There was a tree diagram on it. "So you've already sorted it out? Do you have any ideas now?"
"I do, but I need your help."
Wei Shuxuan looked up at Xin Zizhao with a pleading look in her eyes. Xin Zizhao found it a bit funny. "Then how do you want me to help you?"
"Can you ask your father for a letter written by my father to him and that informant letter, the one that says my father colluded with the people of the Qiangfeng Kingdom? I want to take a look at those two letters."
Xin Zizhao looked at Wei Shuxuan, a smile curving his lips. "I'll think about it."
"... Why? I'm sure your father will agree as long as you ask!" Wei Shuxuan felt a bit aggrieved.
"That's not necessarily true. Don't worry. I'll get them back for you. Don't worry about this. Aren't you going to sleep now?"
"I'm going to sleep. You should also go to bed early. Good night. Remember to close the door for me when you go out."
Wei Shuxuan yawned and walked towards her bed. Xin Zizhao stood up. Seeing that she had really fallen asleep, he tiptoed out of the room.
The next morning, Xin Zizhao came to the imperial study alone. Emperor Jinzheng was reviewing memorials in the imperial study. "Zizhao, why did you come here today?"
"Your son wants to ask Your Majesty for two things to take a look at."
"Oh? What things?"
"It's the letter from General Wei Tu and the informant letter. We need these two letters."
"Those two letters are still with me," Emperor Jinzheng put down the writing brush in his hand and looked at Xin Zizhao. "Zizhao usually looks indifferent to everything. Why are you so concerned about this Miss Wei's matter?"
"Father, please give me those two letters first."
Emperor Jinzheng had no way with this son of his. He asked someone to fetch the letters and hand them to Xin Zizhao. Xin Zizhao checked them. One of the letters was indeed in General Wei Tu's handwriting. He put away the two letters and looked up at Emperor Jinzheng.