Chapter 1 The Emperor is in Trouble

After a long while, Jiang Chen sighed and rubbed his forehead helplessly, feeling a great headache.

Although he hadn't done these terrible things, others didn't know that. Now that he was the Emperor of Great Wei, he would inevitably have to take the blame.

Feng Jin didn't want to mention this matter, which tarnished the image of the royal family.

After a few seconds of pause, he lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, what this old servant wants to say is that there are other secrets involved in this matter!"

As he spoke, he moved closer to Jiang Chen. Sensing that the Emperor didn't resist, he continued, "Back then, General Xu Da and Mei Wenshi's faction were locked in a fierce struggle."

"General Xu was determined to drive Mei Wenshi out of the court. He secretly made many arrangements in the army, seemingly intending to wipe out these people. Later, the news somehow leaked, and a few days later, that accident happened at the palace banquet."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen's eyes instantly froze, and he sat up straight.

He smelled the scent of conspiracy!

Feng Jin's expression remained unchanged as he spoke in a low, somber tone: "After this incident, this old servant felt that something was wrong, so I secretly sent people to investigate. Fortunately, it was still early, and many traces hadn't been erased, allowing this old servant to find some clues!"

"The palace maid who led the way for Miss Xu's family at the palace banquet died suddenly the next day, her death bizarre, seemingly from poisoning. Also, the servants who served in the side hall that night all mysteriously disappeared after the incident!"

"Having grasped this information, this old servant boldly guessed that those who personally experienced the incident that night, apart from Your Majesty and Miss Xu's family, should have been silenced!"

Jiang Chen's face was gloomy, and he tapped the table with his index finger incessantly.

"Why weren't these things reported to me earlier?"

Feng Jin revealed a bitter expression.

His Majesty used to favor Consort Mei, listening to her every word. How could a mere chief eunuch dare to speak ill of the Mei family? If Consort Mei found out, he would lose his life!

Fortunately, Heaven had mercy on Great Wei, allowing His Majesty to wake up in time. This gave him renewed confidence to fight against the treacherous villains of the Mei family!

Jiang Chen clearly saw Feng Jin's expression.

Realizing that this was again the original owner's fault, he felt somewhat embarrassed and changed the subject, saying, "Ahem, since Mei Wenshi took such a vicious step, it seems that Xu Da threatened his life."

"Feng Jin, do you know about Xu Da's arrangements in the army? Can I use them?"

Feng Jin lowered his head apologetically and said, "Your Majesty, this old servant doesn't know about this matter, but there is one person who definitely will!"

Jiang Chen's eyes flashed, and he blurted out, "Xu Jiaying!"

Feng Jin agreed, saying, "Your Majesty is wise, it is indeed Imperial Concubine Xu!"

"Now that only Imperial Concubine Xu is left of the Xu family's direct line, if General Xu truly has arrangements in the army, he would definitely entrust them to his only surviving daughter."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen seemed to realize something, and his face darkened. "With Mei Wenshi's shrewdness, he must have guessed this. She's a weak woman, she wouldn't..."

Seeing this, Feng Jin quickly explained, "Your Majesty need not worry. After Imperial Concubine Xu entered the palace, this old servant sent people to keep an eye on her situation. Everything is fine now, so you can rest assured!"

Jiang Chen breathed a sigh of relief and paced back and forth excitedly, saying, "Feng Jin, you're still the most considerate! You deserve a reward!"

"If we can obtain the forces left behind by Xu Da, it will be easy to eliminate Mei Wenshi's faction!"

Feng Jin wasn't so optimistic.

Years of observation had made him aware of how much resentment Imperial Concubine Xu held towards His Majesty and the royal family.

Getting Imperial Concubine Xu to help would probably be no easier than bringing Mei Wenshi to justice.

Thinking of this, Feng Jin tactfully reminded him, "Your Majesty, this old servant believes that this matter needs to be carefully considered. Being too hasty... I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve results."

Jiang Chen looked at Feng Jin's hesitant expression, understood his meaning, and his full of ambition was instantly extinguished.

That's right. To this Miss Xu, this emperor of his was probably a hundred times more hateful than Mei Wenshi!

After all, the original owner, that scoundrel, had first taken advantage of the girl's innocence without taking responsibility, and then confiscated her entire family on trumped-up charges. With such deep hatred, she probably wished she could devour his flesh and sleep on his skin!

Jiang Chen felt a headache, but he still had to face it.

Although this was the original owner's sin, the Xu family's ruin was a definite fact. If possible, Jiang Chen wanted to do his best to make up for her.

"Is she currently living in Changmen Palace?"

Feng Jin nodded.

He didn't know what His Majesty was going to do and didn't dare to speak rashly.

Jiang Chen pondered for a few seconds and said seriously, "Feng Jin, prepare a generous gift. I want to visit her and personally apologize!"

Feng Jin's eyes widened, and he said in shock, "Your Majesty, you are the Supreme Being of Great Wei, and all people are your subjects. How could a mere imperial concubine be worthy of your..."

Jiang Chen waved his hand and interrupted him, saying, "Stop talking nonsense and go do it!"

Feng Jin reluctantly stopped speaking and then said, "Your Majesty, Imperial Concubine Xu is of strong character. Can this old servant accompany you?"

Jiang Chen nodded, signaling Feng Jin to go and prepare.

Although he wanted to compensate Miss Xu's family, she still had a deep-seated hatred for him. He still had to be cautious. With Feng Jin by his side, safety would undoubtedly be greatly improved.

Late at night, at hai hour (9-11 PM).

Jiang Chen, accompanied by Feng Jin, Jing Yue, and a few palace servants, arrived at Changmen Palace.

This palace was located on the edge of the imperial palace, rarely visited, and the roads leading to it were overgrown with weeds. Cobwebs covered the corners of the gate, and spider silk adorned with the corpses of insects swayed in the night wind.

Just looking at it, Jiang Chen felt a chill rise in his body.

This scene could be used to shoot a ghost movie!

Having been imprisoned for so long, would Miss Xu's family have mental problems?

Thinking this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

If she hadn't met him, Xu Jiaying's original life would have been happy and fulfilling, a smooth path, right?

The calamity should not extend to family members. The court struggle really shouldn't have affected such a weak woman.

He signaled the eunuch to step forward and open the palace gate.

After Jiang Chen stepped inside, he was surprised to find that the environment was much better than he had expected.

The courtyard was lush with flowers and plants, and under the eaves of the side room, there was even an embroidery frame with half-finished embroidery, filled with the atmosphere of life.

A night-watch palace maid was awakened by the sound of the door opening. Seeing Jiang Chen dressed in a dragon robe, her body trembled, and she hurriedly saluted.

"This servant greets Your Majesty!"

"Where is Imperial Concubine Xu?" Jiang Chen said lightly.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Her Highness the Imperial Concubine is spinning yarn in the side room."

"Preposterous! How can you allow Her Highness the Imperial Concubine to do such coarse work as spinning yarn?!" Jiang Chen roared, assuming that these servants were bullying Xu Jiaying.

The palace maid was so frightened that her knees went weak, and she knelt down, about to beg for mercy.

At this moment, a woman dressed in sackcloth walked out from the side room, frowning.

"This matter has nothing to do with them. I wanted to find something to do myself."

The clear voice drew Jiang Chen's attention.

Was she Xu Jiaying?

Dressed in sackcloth, with a petite figure and skin as white and delicate as snow, flowing with full curves, exuding a faint fragrance as she walked.

She took light steps toward Jiang Chen. Her palm-sized round face had a pair of slightly drooping big eyes, her pupils round and black, hiding a strong resentment, which was quickly concealed.