The Emperor couldnāt help but feel a shock in his heart. At this moment, it seemed like everything had become clear, and everything could be explained.
But was the snake from those years really real?
Who is trying to kill me?
If my guess is correct, then everything will make sense.
The late Emperor had lost his ability to have children, and he only had Long Zhan and Princess Lianchun as children. The Virtuous Concubine had an affair and became pregnant, ambitious and wanting to kill Long Zhan. So he was angry and heartbroken, and in the end, he didnāt even bother to investigate who had cuckolded him, directly forcing a large bowl of safflower down the Virtuous Concubineās throat to prevent further troubles!
Looking at the dossier Ji Youzhi presented, the Emperor flipped through it over and over, finally speaking to Ji Youzhi.
"Regarding my royal sister, you should mention it appropriately! Donāt say too much, just let her know that the Virtuous Concubineās death has nothing to do with me and the Empress Mother!"
Ji Youzhi understood the Emperorās reasons for doing this, and he understood the Emperorās intentions!
"Yes!"
"Also, what do you think about the real mastermind behind poisoning me?"
"Ah Sheng still refuses to say anything!"
"I believe youāre resourceful. By the way, today the royal family members have submitted a petition requesting to reinvestigate the fire at the Princeās Mansion and uncover Lu Yunshengās true identity!
Investigate this personally! You must uncover the truth for me!"
"Yes!"
"Stay out of the rumors about Suisui being a jinx!"
This time, Ji Youzhi did not respond.
The Emperor glanced at him and exposed his thoughts, "Do you think that this matter must be a rumor deliberately spread by the Li Family for power and reputation?"
Ji Youzhi retorted, "Isnāt it?"
The Emperor gave him a sidelong glance, "Youāre just letting your concern cloud your judgment. The Li Family is interested in power. Although the Ji Family is not as powerful as when your father was alive, in my eyes, you are as close as brothers with me. Li Xu wouldnāt be so brainless as to deliberately disgust you!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Youzhi rubbed his temples!
"Indeed, Iām letting my concern cloud my judgment!"
"Enough, Iām tired, you may leave now!"
"Oh no! I came to the Palace today to discuss something with you, Your Majesty!"
"What is it?"
"Didnāt I adopt a sister?
I mentioned this to my mother and elder brother a few days ago. My mother said she wants to hold a banquet and invite the ladies of the capital to introduce PanāEr to them! What do you think of this matter..."
The Emperor thought for a moment and said, "When do you think itās suitable to hold it?"
My mother said that the ladies of the capital are very busy at the end of the year, and she doesnāt like socializing. But this time of year is a real test of oneās mind, so weāre waiting for my second sister-in-law to return, anytime after that!"
"Alright, I agree with this. At that time, Iāll seek the deputy, using PanāErās status as a Ji Family lady to give her the title of County Master!
Then the matter will be settled!"
Ji Youzhi blinked at this, "Are you... eager?"
The Emperor, with a serious look, sighed.
"In these short six months, I have gone through life and death several times, with no heirs for the future of the royal lineage. If something really happens to me, Great Han would descend into chaos. Since thereās someone I like, I donāt want to let go.
Youzhi! I must speak plainly with you now, itās still not too late for you to regret it!"
Ji Youzhi shook his head at this, "Iām hoping for you to have aspirations, to achieve something! If you donāt believe my relationship with PanāEr is purely sibling, you should trust Suisuiās prattling mouth!"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor nodded and couldnāt help but smile!
"By the way! Last time you sent a message to the National Master about the Xie Familyās exchange of appearances and birthdates of the two girls.
The National Master found something outside the Xie Familyās courtyard, and itās now confirmed that the Xie Family had been targeted by Xunyang over ten years ago.
But even knowing this does not settle my mind; go to the Xie Family and help me unravel the ins and outs of the matter!"
"Yes!"
After receiving the order, Ji Youzhi went directly to the Xie Family after leaving the Palace!
Xie Si was locked in the Celestial Prison, and Xie PanāEr, after being unexpectedly knocked out by Xiaosuisui and going out to sea with them, had looked in on her parents upon return.
Knowing that Xie Siās detention was only temporary, and with the ability to visit him at any time, they were reassured!
Now seeing Ji Youzhi, they couldnāt help but worry.
This person is the Divine Hunter, and wherever he goes, itās said that there are cases!
The Xie Family couple hurried to invite him into the Flower Hall, serving tea!
"Lord God Hunter, your visit to our home, is there any change in Xie Siās case?"