Reborn to overthrow the throne, I became the new emperor's dark moonlight

Chapter 114 The Emperor Questions Qiao Xi

Su Yang's diagnosis was exactly as Su Heting had said, that his life expectancy would be no more than five years.

Upon learning of this diagnosis, the Third Prince and others looked visibly relieved.

A legitimate son of the emperor who can only live for a maximum of five years and cannot produce children cannot inherit the throne.

Su Heting doesn't even have the qualifications to compete, so how can he hinder them?

Realizing that Su Heting would not be his competitor, the third prince immediately reacted.

Su Heting is not a competitor, but the 100,000 Xinjiang Northern Army he has can be his help.

His heart moved slightly, and his attitude became noticeably warmer. "Don't worry, second brother. Father will definitely find a famous doctor for you. I will do the same. I will never let anything happen to you, second brother."

The other princes also reacted and came forward to show their affection.

In the first battle, the emperor was completely defeated.

Not only did he not make Su Heting feared by many princes, but Su Heting became the object of the princes' competition to win over.

In addition, considering Lai Chijiao's contribution in treating Su Heting, he had to pardon him for the crime of murdering Princess Lan Hui.

The emperor was extremely angry.

When the emperor decided to recognize Su Heting, he sent people to renovate the second prince's mansion. However, on the first day Su Heting arrived in Beijing, the emperor prepared a family banquet and graciously allowed him to stay in the palace for the first night.

While Su Heting was being forced to drink by other princes, the emperor secretly summoned Qiao Xi.

Qiao Xi's face lit up with joy when she saw him, "Your Majesty, are you doing well lately? Have you been craving sweets while I'm away?

"You seem to have lost a lot of weight, are you too busy and don't take care of yourself?"

Seeing that she was as concerned about his health as she was every time she came back from an outing, the emperor's stern expression relaxed a little, but his anger remained. "Why didn't you tell me about Su Heting's health?"

The previous letter Qiao Xi wrote to him only said that the poison in Su Heting's body had been cured, but did not mention any further consequences.

If he knew the result would be like this, why would he bring people to the city gate and put on such a show, making wedding dresses for Su Heting in vain?

At the banquet, he saw that all his sons were trying to get close to Su Heting, and he was so angry that his liver hurt.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xi knelt down hurriedly, looking guilty. "I only learned about this today. I just asked him why he kept it a secret from me, and he said he didn't want me to worry."

But I understand that I am incompetent and have not yet truly earned his trust. This is my fault. Your Majesty, please punish me."

The emperor's gaze fell on Qiao Xi, not sure whether he believed it or not.

After a brief silence, he asked, "How do you explain the matter of Marquis Changning?"

Qiao Xi kowtowed again, "I am guilty. The incident with Lin Yuanbai was actually caused by me.

He was a despicable and shameless man. The servants hated him and took revenge when they discovered that he was doing something wrong in the harem.

I wanted to confess to Your Majesty, but you were furious at the time, and I was afraid of offending you, so I didn't dare tell you. I was wrong."

She secretly raised her eyes to glance at the emperor, and seeing that there was not much anger on his face, she felt a little aggrieved.

"I didn't expect that this matter would be discovered by the Marquis of Changning so quickly. He wants to kill me to avenge Lin Yuanbo.

I, the minister, had a mission to accomplish and didn't want him to disrupt my plan, so I instigated him in front of the King of Xinjiang North, hoping to use his influence to make him behave himself.

But I don't know how he got involved with the assassins and was even killed by them."

The emperor leaned forward slightly. "Are you saying that an assassin killed the Marquis of Changning?"

Qiao Xi nodded, "Marquis Changning sent people to pretend to be assassins and burn our carriage in order to lure us to the village.

On the way back to the village, Su Heting was entangled by two groups of assassins, and Marquis Changning wanted to take the minister away alone.

However, Su Heting was arrogant and domineering, and he did not want to be known as someone who could not protect women, so he did not let Marquis Changning succeed.

I guess that Marquis Changning wants to kill me, and those assassins are targeting Su Heting.

The dispute arose because Marquis Changning failed to lure Su Heting to the village as planned, which displeased the assassin.

After they were discovered by the Xinjiang Northern Army, the assassins were worried that Marquis Changning would betray their identities, so they attacked him.

I have privately examined his wounds, and the knife wounds on his body match the weapon used by the assassin."

Those bodies had already been cremated by them that day, and Cui Li also turned to Su Heting, so the emperor could not find any evidence.

Thinking of something, she looked at the emperor again and said timidly, "Your Majesty, are you disappointed in your subject?

So, you didn't let me know about the arrangements at Chunfeng Tower?"

The emperor's face darkened. "What do you mean by that?"

The name Chunfeng Tower is enough to tell what it is, not to mention that the emperor had received a letter from Cui Li earlier.

How could he, the emperor, be associated with such a brothel?

Qiao Xi blinked, "When Marquis Changning went to northern Xinjiang, he left the team and sneaked into northern Xinjiang, hiding in Chunfeng Tower.

He wanted to attack the servant girl, but was discovered by the King of Jiangbei. After a thorough investigation, he learned that the real owner of Chunfeng Tower was from the capital.

Moreover, all the dancers in the group are skilled in light martial arts, and Hong Ling, the maidservant loyal to Marquis Changning, is also a former death warrior from the capital.

Wasn't it arranged by His Majesty? Then who would plant forces in the north of the jiangxi and give the Changning Marquis his assassination squad?"

The emperor frowned slightly, "It's not me."

Qiao Xi's face suddenly showed guilt, "It was I who misunderstood Your Majesty.

However, because I took revenge on Lin Yuanbo due to my personal likes and dislikes, I lost the tax grain and never truly gained Su Heting's trust. I truly feel guilty towards Your Majesty and wish to return to the Dark Factory to continue my training."

She brought up the matter of Lin Yuanbo again, hoping to lead the emperor to think about Cao Ying. She knew that the emperor would definitely think of Cao Ying.

The emperor rubbed the ring in his hand.

Qiao Xi plotted against Lin Yuanbo in the palace. How could Marquis Changning find out what was happening in the palace?

The emperor was silent for a long time, then suddenly asked, "What do you think of Su Heting?"

Qiao Xi bowed her head. She knew the emperor already had the answer in his mind, so she replied respectfully, "He is now the Second Prince. I dare not speak."

The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "Xi'er and I are now estranged."

Qiao Xi quickly shook her head, "In this servant's heart, Your Majesty is always like a father figure, so I felt wronged when I guessed wrong about Chunfeng Tower.

I dare not say it, because I cannot find any good points in Su Heting, and I am afraid that speaking out will displease Your Majesty."

The emperor seemed interested. "Then tell me."

He had heard many times that Su Heting doted on Qiao Xi. Today, he saw him personally helping Qiao Xi up, which showed that he really cared about Qiao Xi. Then what about Qiao Xi? Was she really not moved?

Most women in the world are simple-minded and easily confused by love, and Qiao Xi may be no exception.

Qiao Xi was thinking of the emperor, and her face was full of hatred. "He is vulgar and unreasonable, arrogant and arrogant, comparable to a wild man in the mountains."

The emperor watched without blinking.

Seeing that Qiao Xi's disgust didn't seem fake, he thought about it and felt it was reasonable.

Qiao Xi once liked the prince so much. After being in contact with such a noble man like the prince for a long time, how could she fall in love with Su Heting, who grew up in the mountains.

It seems that even though Qiao Xi has lost her memory, her preferences remain unchanged.

He probed, "Su Heting might not be a bad person. At least I think he is a straightforward person. Unlike the former crown prince, who appeared to be a gentleman on the surface, but secretly dared to kill his father and the king."

Qiao Xi seemed to be afraid to comment on the late crown prince, but the hatred on her face became even stronger.

Seeing this, the emperor felt a little relieved, as there was nothing wrong with Qiao Xi's memory.

However, Qiao Xi's performance during this period was indeed not good, and coupled with what Cao Ying said, the emperor did not dare to believe her completely.

Fortunately, the chess piece he placed next to Qiao Xi is already in place, and he will soon know whether Qiao Xi is loyal to him.

As the emperor pondered, he heard Qiao Xi ask, "Your Majesty, before coming to the capital, Su Heting took me to the northern military camp and the border checkpoints and told them to follow my orders from now on. What should I do then?"

She looked a little confused.

The emperor has also received news of this matter, which can be regarded as a small achievement for Qiao Xi.

"Since I heard he's extremely kind to you, you should continue to stay by his side and report his movements promptly. It would be best if you could influence his thinking."

It is still unknown whether Su Heting can become his sword, so the arrangement for Qiao Xi will not be changed for the time being.

Qiao Xi hesitated for a moment before saying, "As you command."

The emperor saw her reluctance, and he calmed down and waved his hand, "I know you've worked hard, go back, don't let him find out, I won't treat you unfairly."

Qiao Xi walked out of the palace and took a few steps when she saw Cao Ying walking towards her.

As they passed each other, Cao Ying stopped her and said, "Princess, guess what would His Majesty do if he knew you had changed your mind?"

"Why do you say that, Manager Cao?"

Cao Ying sneered, "What if I say I have evidence?"