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Chapter 216 The mysterious couple appeared
After the morning court session the next day, Gu Li left Yang Liuming and Ma Baoguo behind, and the three of them went to the imperial study to discuss Tian Shiliu's return to Yue State to visit relatives.
"As soon as Emperor Tian Shang of Yue ascended the throne, he immediately sent a letter to express goodwill. He then mentioned it casually, but I think Tian Shang and Tian Shiliu have a good relationship."
Yang Liuming thought for a moment.
“Your Majesty, the former Crown Prince Tian was originally on good terms with our Xia Kingdom, but he has now been exiled to Deadwood City.
What attitude the suddenly appearing Tian Shang has towards our Xia Kingdom remains to be discussed.
I believe that it is a good opportunity to let the virtuous princess return to visit her family.
Since the Emperor of Yue is concerned about this imperial sister, we might as well do him a favor.
I suggest that Your Majesty agree to this matter and send the virtuous prince to accompany the virtuous princess back to visit her family, as a token of our country's sincerity!"
Gu Li looked at Ma Baoguo.
"What do you think, Lord Ma?"
"I second your opinion. This is human nature. I never expected that the virtuous princess and the newly crowned Emperor Yue would have such a deep brotherly relationship. This is beyond my expectation.
I also believe this is a good opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Xia and Vietnam!"
Seeing that both of them agreed with this matter, Gu Li slapped his thigh and said with a smile.
"Since you two have no objections, there is no need to delay this matter. I will immediately send a letter to the Emperor of Yue stating this.
Immediately send Han Gu to the Xianwang Mansion to announce the decree, and have the Xianwang and his wife prepare generous gifts and travel to the Kingdom of Yue to visit their relatives!"
Not long after, Han Gu came to Prince Xian's Mansion with the imperial edict from Emperor Xia, and Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan immediately came to receive the edict.
After hearing the contents of the imperial edict, the two looked at each other in dismay, as if they were facing a formidable enemy! They knew full well that they were doomed!
Tian Shiliu was a fake, and other people in Yue State were not familiar with Tian Shiliu. As soon as Emperor Tian Shang of Yue ascended the throne, he asked Tian Shiliu to go back.
The brother and sister obviously have a good relationship. How could Tian Shang not know what Tian Shiliu looks like?
Han Gu looked at the couple kneeling on the ground in confusion.
"Your Highness the Virtuous Prince? Your Highness the Virtuous Princess? Why don't you accept the order immediately?"
Gu Zhanghua reached out to take the imperial edict and thought, it's over, it's over, as long as Sister Xuan meets this Yue Emperor Tian Shang, her conspiracy will definitely be exposed, what should I do?
After seeing Han Gu off, the two men returned to the study and looked at the imperial edict on the table, feeling at a loss as to what to do.
Gu Zhanghua asked Zhao Xuan.
"I remember you told me that it was Hao Xiong who was in charge of negotiating the fake princess matter with the Yue Kingdom delegation. Why don't we call him over and ask him about it?
What's going on between Emperor Yue Tian Shang and Tian Shiliu? Tian Shang wanted to see Tian Shiliu as soon as he ascended the throne. Are they so close?
Zhao Xuan walked to the door of the study and told Chunlan to call Hao Xiong.
At this time, Hao Xiong was already the chief guard of Prince Xian's palace. When he heard that Zhao Xuan had something urgent to talk to him about, he quickly ended the training of the guards and hurried to the study.
He wiped the sweat from his head and asked Zhao Xuan.
"Sister, Chunlan said you had something urgent to talk to me about. What's that?"
Zhao Xuan frowned.
"There's a big problem now. The newly crowned Emperor of Yue, Tian Shang, wants Tian Shiliu to return to Yue to visit relatives.
My father has already issued an edict approving this matter, and has asked Xiaowu to accompany me to prepare generous gifts and depart in three days."
Hao Xiong was horrified.
"Think of a solution quickly! You absolutely cannot go back to Yue to visit your relatives!"
Gu Zhanghua said to Hao Xiong.
"Let me ask you, when you were discussing cooperation with the Yue delegation, did they mention the relationship between Tian Shang and Tian Shiliu?"
Hao Xiong thought about it carefully.
"I've never heard them mention it, and I guess those stupid guys don't know the inside story.
They were more worried about being exposed than we were, so they told me everything they knew.
They were certain that Tian Shiliu was alone and helpless, and only someone in the palace could possibly know her.
Gu Zhanghua looked at Zhao Xuan.
"Is it possible that the Emperor of Yue had just ascended the throne and was worried about the instability of his position, so he had never paid much attention to Tian Shiliu before?
Now he is just using the status of Princess Tian Shiliuxian to strengthen the peace and friendship between the two countries and consolidate his regime at home."
Zhao Xuan nodded quickly.
"You're right, it's very possible! Back when those people pushed Tian Shiliu out for marriage, they never expected that she would ever come back."
Hao Xiong was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth.
"No matter how good the relationship between Tian Shang and Tian Shiliu is, based on how much Tian Shang values Tian Shiliu at the moment.
As soon as you go back, there will definitely be a lot of people trying to curry favor with you, and there will also be old acquaintances of Tian Shiliu who will try to climb up the social ladder. Then you will definitely be exposed!"
Zhao Xuan stood up and pulled Hao Xiong to sit on the chair, her voice becoming more and more firm.
"I must return to Yue! If I don't go, it means I must explain to my father the cause and effect of Tian Shiliu's death and why I took her place.
This is likely to bring unpredictable trouble to the Xia Kingdom.
This has sown the seeds of disaster for the years of peaceful coexistence between Xia and Yue, and I will be unable to escape blame when the time comes!
Everyone has their own share of responsibility! I'll go alone! If the Emperor of Yue punishes me, I will shoulder the responsibility and will not implicate the people of Xia!
Gu Zhanghua looked at Zhao Xuan anxiously.
"What nonsense are you talking about! You are no longer the orphan who depended on Huang Shuo for survival. You have family, friends, and me!
Don't just throw your life and death aside and take on everything yourself. This is a serious matter, and we can definitely come up with a good solution!"
Zhao Xuan hurriedly walked up to Gu Zhanghua and held his hand.
"Xiao Wu, I know you're worried about me, but this is a serious matter. I've thought about it carefully, and the best way is for me to go alone.
"No! Absolutely not! If you have to go, I'll go with you! Besides, this is what the emperor's decree has arranged. Don't even think about abandoning me!"
Hao Xiong made a suggestion.
"You don't need to make a decision now. There's still some time before departure. Let's all be patient and calm down to think it over carefully."
Chunlan reported at the door.
"Your Highness and Princess, Prime Minister Yang and his wife are here to visit us and are waiting in the side hall."
Gu Zhanghua was extremely happy.
"Teacher and mistress are here. The princess and I will be there soon. Chunlan, go and prepare the tea."
Chunlan agreed, turned around and left in a hurry.
Zhao Xuan looked at Gu Zhanghua in confusion.
"Why did Prime Minister Yang and his wife come to our house?"
"I just heard from Eunuch Han that the emperor has entrusted the preparation of the gift to you, teacher. I believe you are here for this matter."
Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan hurried to the side hall, passed through the moon gate, and saw Yang Liuming and his wife enjoying the scenery in the yard.
Gu Zhanghua stepped forward and saluted the two men.
"Teacher, Master's Wife!"
Yang Liuming and Jian Qiu immediately turned around and looked at Gu Zhanghua.
Yang Liuming helped Gu Zhanghua up with a smile on his face.
"Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite."
Yang Liuming looked at Zhao Xuan who was standing next to Gu Zhanghua. His smile suddenly froze and he stared at Zhao Xuan's face intently.
Jian Qiu also saw Zhao Xuan's appearance at this time, and was as shocked as Yang Liuming, but she remained calm, only showing a little doubt.
The two looked at each other and understood what the other was thinking.
After years of secret investigations, Hu Yiba confirmed with them that Zhao Xuan was Huang Huacai, the head of Jiaoyang Valley, and they had Huang Huacai's current portrait.
The virtuous princess in front of him looked exactly like the daylily in the portrait. Zhao Xuan had no sisters, so it couldn't be such a coincidence!
Both of them are now certain that Zhao Xuan, Huang Huacai, and Princess Xian Tian Shiliu are the same person.
Does the virtuous king know about the princess’ multiple identities?
Yang Liuming and Jian Qiu have been married for many years, and they tacitly chose not to reveal Zhao Xuan's identity for the time being.
Next, they wanted to test what Zhao Xuan was up to.