Chapter 549: Searching the Palace
In fact, Rong Yu did not distrust Commander Yang.
The original imperial guards did obey Commander Yang's orders, but Nan Xi had only been on the throne for a short time. Rong Yu spent most of his mind on government affairs and had no energy to test the loyalty of the imperial guards. However, the responsibilities of the imperial guards were very special. It was too important to allow any mistakes, so Rong Yu asked Xie Shoufu to place some trustworthy people in the Forbidden Army.
If Xie Jin is a fox, then Xie Shouxu is an old fox.
He is the first assistant, and his relationship with the regent is simply a monarch-subject relationship. He cannot be too close or too distant, but he knows that his son Xie Jin has the respect and trust of the regent.
Therefore, the people he placed were all loyal and reliable, and they were all people Xie Jin could mobilize.
These people occupy a very important position in the Forbidden Army. They usually remain anonymous. Once something uncontrollable happens, they are the main force of the Forbidden Army and are only deployed by Xie Jin.
If Commander Yang behaves properly and performs his duties well, no one will replace him as commander. The only difference between people is whether they can understand some truths.
The palace was brightly lit.
The most noble place in the world is bustling and dazzling as far as the eye can see.
After the Emperor abdicated the throne, he became leisurely and moved to Yong'an Palace to take care of his old age. Although he lived in the same palace with the Queen Mother and the Dowager Concubine, there were many palaces in Yong'an Palace, and everyone lived in one. On weekdays, they could get together and talk when they wanted to. After a meal, when you want to be quiet, you can stay alone in the palace to read books and sip tea, and your life can be considered leisurely.
The concubines who have been in intrigues for decades, those who were lucky enough to survive are now old, and there is no need to fight anymore. After the change of throne, it is a blessing to be able to enjoy their old age peacefully.
But this peace is finally going to be broken today.
"Xie Jin and Xuanyuan Yao?" The Supreme Emperor, who was about to take a rest, heard the report from the manager beside him. He turned his head and looked at him, frowning, "It's so late, what are they doing here?"
"It seems that something happened in the palace." The old steward lowered his head, "Master, do you want to see me?"
The Supreme Emperor pondered for a moment: "When you come to Yong'an Palace at night, the matter must be serious. Can you do it without me?"
As he spoke, he put the robe he had just taken off back on his body and said calmly: "Open the palace door and let them in."
"yes."
A slight dull sound sounded, and the closed palace door of Yong'an Palace was opened. The guards holding palace lanterns walked in front at night. Xie Jin and Xuanyuan Yao walked towards the light, a rich and handsome noble son, and a handsome and beautiful young man.
With outstanding appearance and extraordinary bearing, he is undoubtedly a dazzling and beautiful scenery at this night.
The Supreme Emperor stood in front of the palace, looking at these two outstanding young people, his eyebrows were solemn, and the majesty he had accumulated over the years for the emperor was still there. At this time, he just looked at them without saying a word.
"My grandson is here to see the Emperor's Grandfather." Xuanyuan Yao, straight in his brocade clothes, knelt on one knee and said, "Please greet the Emperor's Grandfather."
"I see the Supreme Emperor." Xie Jin lifted his robe and kneeled on one knee in the same posture. He was neither humble nor arrogant, with a flowing grace, "I would like to pay my respects to the Supreme Emperor."
The Supreme Emperor stood in front of the palace steps, watching the respectful gestures of the two people, and said in a calm tone: "No need to be polite."
Xuanyuan Yao and Xie Jin stood up.
"Why are you coming to Yong'an Palace so late?" The Supreme Emperor raised his eyes slightly and landed on the two rows of imperial guards guarding the palace gate. His tone was low, "Are you planning to besiege the palace?"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me." Xuanyuan Yao respectfully reported, "There was an incident in the royal study. Several guards were killed. The palm-printing father-in-law and Mr. Chen, who had just become Tanhua, were stabbed. Xie Jin was temporarily in charge of the imperial palace on the order of the regent. He is in charge of the study, so he has the responsibility to investigate the assassin."
When the Supreme Emperor heard this, his expression changed: "What did you say?"
Xie Jin didn't say anything, and quietly observed the Supreme Emperor's expression, his expression was profound and unpredictable.
"My grandson dare not lie." Xuanyuan Yao lowered his eyebrows and stated again, and said: "We found out that the murderer entered Yong'an Palace, that's why we came so late to disturb him. I hope the emperor's grandfather will forgive me."
The Emperor's expression suddenly changed: "Impossible!"
Xie Jin felt that his expression did not look like he was faking it, but the Emperor had been the emperor for so many years and had long been accustomed to keeping his emotions and anger hidden. The shock on the surface did not necessarily mean that he was unaware of anything.
Of course, Xie Jin actually believed that the Supreme Emperor really knew nothing.
"We have conclusive evidence to prove it." Xuanyuan Yao's tone was always respectful, "I hope the emperor's grandfather will understand."
The Supreme Emperor looked solemn and expressionlessly turned to look at the old manager beside him. The old manager shook his head, indicating that he didn't know anything.
The Supreme Emperor had a sullen face and suddenly thought of Xuanyuan Yan.
Ever since the incident between Xuanyuan Yan and Fang Lanyi happened years ago, the Supreme Emperor has not seen the King Wei's family for a long time. Starting from the end of last month, Xuanyuan Yan came to the palace to pay his respects. His attitude changed a lot from before. He was so obedient and submissive. After greeting him, he took the initiative She shared with him the good news that Fang was pregnant.
The Supreme Emperor was originally angry with him, but when he heard that he had a great-grandson, he couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted, and then he became somewhat kind to Xuanyuan Yan.
After that, Xuanyuan Yan came to the palace from time to time to accompany him, and the grandfather and grandson sometimes played chess.
Xuanyuan Yan was good at tea, and the tea he made for him was just right for him. Gradually, the Emperor became more and more friendly towards him.
He even stayed here for the night last night.
He didn't see Xuanyuan Yan in the morning. He thought he had left the palace and returned to the palace. When he asked the old steward next to him, the old steward just said: "I didn't see Mr. Yan. Maybe Mr. Yan didn't want to disturb the master so early in the morning." Dream?"
The Supreme Emperor didn't ask any more questions.
Hearing Xuanyuan Yao's words, his heart sank, but his face remained calm: "The palace is heavily guarded. How powerful an assassin can sneak into the imperial study and kill people?"
Xie Jin brushed his robe sleeves nonchalantly, and said respectfully: "Reporting to the emperor, the assassin is not necessarily a martial arts master, otherwise the eunuch in charge of the seal and Master Chen would have died. The reason why the guards were killed is because the assassin had accomplices."
The emperor was silent for a moment and glanced at the guards behind them: "So, what do you want to do? Search the palace?"
"I dare not offend the emperor and the queen mother, so I will not go to great lengths to search the palace." Xie Jin said calmly, "I hope the emperor will give me a cup of tea, and I will leave after catching the murderer."
The emperor said in a deep voice: "Where is the murderer?"
"Where she should be."
The emperor was speechless for a moment after hearing his riddle-like answer.
"I hope Grandfather will agree."
The Emperor looked at them and raised his hand slowly: "In a cup of tea, I want to see the assassin and solid evidence."
Xie Jin bowed and agreed, and ordered the guards to guard the palace gate. He and Xuanyuan Yao led four people into the palace garden and walked towards the inner gate of the palace wall.
"Wait." The Emperor frowned, "That's where the Queen Mother lives, it's impossible for a man to go in and out."
Xie Jin replied calmly: "I never said the assassin was a man."