sjar Chapter 687 Silencing
Chapter 687 Silencing
Emperor Xiao’s anger made Xiao Yue’s heart tremble.
"Father, this is a complete misunderstanding. I didn't cuddle with that man at all. I just sprained my ankle when I entered the restaurant, and he helped me up."
"How could it be such a coincidence? Even if it was true, you shouldn't have left the palace without permission and appeared in the restaurant with a strange man in the middle of the night. What's even more inappropriate is that you were caught by the people of Xilin. You know that Xilin has taken advantage of this point and is now looking for an explanation from us in Beiyang!"
If I had known Xiao Yue was so confused, I would never have decided on her for marriage. But now that it has been decided, I should be careful in my words and actions and abide by the rules, and not make the slightest mistake.
Now that Xilin has the evidence, who knows what they will do next!
Emperor Xiao's majestic, deep, and disgusted gaze fell directly on Xiao Yue. Looking at Xiao Yue, he felt a chill down his spine and had a very bad premonition in his heart.
If the Xilin Kingdom really pursues this matter, will Emperor Xiao punish me to calm his anger?
If there is punishment, to what extent?
He wouldn't give himself a glass of poisoned wine like he did to Xiao Yi before, right?
As soon as this thought came to mind, Xiao Yue, who was already panicking, became even more nervous and frightened.
"Father, there is a reason for this. It's the ninth prince of Xilin State, Murong Yu. He asked me to meet him at the restaurant!"
"Murong Yu?" Emperor Xiao frowned. "Why would he ask you to meet him?"
"This..." Xiao Yue pursed her lips, looking hesitant.
"Why don't you tell the truth?"
Emperor Xiao's intimidation made Xiao Yue no longer dare to hide anything, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and tell the whole story in detail, including the fact that she did not want to marry into the Xilin Kingdom, and even discussed the cooperation between her and Murong Yu.
Emperor Xiao's already ugly expression became even gloomier after hearing Xiao Yue's words.
"It's absolutely stupid!" Emperor Xiao slapped the table hard.
How could a matter like a marriage alliance be changed overnight? Moreover, Xiao Yue actually contacted Murong Yu privately. If this were to get out, her reputation would be ruined.
Moreover, Xilin might even think that it was his instigation to use such a shameful trick to disrupt Xilin's internal affairs and let his daughter instigate the relationship between the father and son.
"Father, I really cannot be blamed for this matter. I just don't want to marry Emperor Xilin. As for the secret meeting with my lover, it was all a misunderstanding from beginning to end. I hope your Majesty can see clearly and do not believe the nonsense of the Xilin envoy. Clear my daughter's name." Xiao Yue kowtowed to Emperor Xiao.
Emperor Xiao was silent for a long time before he looked at Xiao Yue who was kneeling in front of him. He took a deep breath and spoke in disappointment.
"Do you think things are really that simple? Have you ever wondered why you didn't see Murong Yu after you went to the restaurant, but instead saw those Xilin envoys?"
If Murong Yu really wanted to invite me, how could he come to the palace in the afternoon to play chess with me, and even stay in the palace to rest? It was obvious that he wanted to create proof of his alibi.
As for the Xilin envoys, they all appeared in the restaurant. On the surface, they were there to drink and eat, but with such a coincidence, how could it not be arranged in advance?
Xiao Yue's heart was beating fast. She had already guessed it when she was in the restaurant before. Now, after hearing what Emperor Xiao said, although she was unwilling to believe it, she had to admit that she was probably really fooled.
"Father, I want to confront Murong Yu. Please let me confront him!"
It was obvious that she and Murong Yu had had a pleasant chat before, and she believed that she had not offended Murong Yu in any way, and the promise she made was not without appeal. Why did Murong Yu plot against her?
What good would it be for Murong Yu to use this incident to get a hold of Beiyang?
After all, there should be hatred between him and the Xilin Emperor. He didn't believe that Murong Yu didn't hate the Xilin Emperor at all. If a man doesn't work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. She didn't believe that Murong Yu was not a person who planned for himself.
Xiao Yue didn't know whether she really thought so or just to comfort herself, she kept repeating these thoughts in her mind.
What she didn't notice was that because she was thinking too deeply, all her thoughts were almost clearly shown on her face.
Emperor Xiao looked at his daughter in disappointment, thinking that she was extremely stupid. He even began to doubt his decision.
Wouldn't it cause trouble if I sent such a stupid daughter, who showed everything on her face, to marry?
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Shen and Lady Jiang are outside seeking an audience."
The eunuch's report broke the tense atmosphere in the imperial study.
When Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining walked in, Xiao Yue's eyes almost immediately fell on Jiang Suining.
She instinctively wanted to ask Jiang Suining for help, but she couldn't help but wonder if Jiang Suining came here at this time just to laugh at her?
In addition, Emperor Xiao was still here, so she could only bite her tongue and temporarily suppress all the words she wanted to say.
"I have met the emperor."
"I have met the emperor."
Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining bowed together.
"Get up. You two came into the palace at this time. Could it be that you already know what happened tonight?" Emperor Xiao stretched out his hand and rubbed his brow tiredly while speaking.
"Your Majesty, I have roughly known it." Shen Yanxi paused and spoke directly, "What happened tonight should be that the Fifth Princess was deceived by the Ninth Prince of Xilin. I have received news that a Xilin guard sneaked out of the inn and seemed to have contacted a few ruffians..."
"What?" Xiao Yue's voice suddenly became sharp. "So the princess was stopped on the road tonight because they arranged it in advance. Then the person who rescued the princess at that time..."
Shen Yanxi didn't say anything, just glanced at Xiao Yue, but the look in his eyes clearly showed everything.
Xiao Yue collapsed and half-knelt on her legs, feeling angry and annoyed.
So, she really fell into the trap completely!
"Father, please help my daughter. The Xilin Kingdom is really too bullying. We must make them..."
"Shut up, please." Emperor Xiao interrupted Xiao Yue impatiently. He really didn't want to listen to what the other party said. He looked at Shen Yanxi and asked, "Where are those ruffians now?"
Shen Yanxi replied, "They all disappeared. Not long after the news of the Fifth Princess' secret meeting with her lover spread, their whereabouts could no longer be found. They might have been murdered to silence them."
Xiao Yue said quickly: "Then there is the man who saved this princess. He must have been arranged by Xilin Country. As long as he is severely interrogated, he will definitely confess!"