The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 212 Jiang Fengxiao's True Whereabouts

The three teams set off almost simultaneously. Zhou Yurong was not executed for the time being; he wanted to wait for Jiang Fengxiao to arrive and question him before taking further action.

Xiao Ran and Lu Lingyue, however, did not have such a good opportunity.

On the day of her execution, Lu Lingyue was still raving insanely, proclaiming, "I am innocent!"

But nobody wanted to listen to what she had to say.

Shen Hanyu went to watch the execution, but the scene was too bloody, and she didn't see the details.

"Let's go."

Shen Hanyu lowered the carriage curtain and listened to the people around her cursing Xiao Ran and the others for their actions.

"This matter is not over yet, but young lady, you don't have much time to deal with it right now."

Miao Cui was somewhat worried about affecting Shen Hanyu, who was also spending a lot of time at the girls' school, with her studies becoming increasingly demanding, and the imperial examinations next year were still pending, making her feel that things were getting urgent.

"I know you're worried, it's okay, I'll plan my time well."

Because the opportunity for girls to attend school is so precious, Shen Hanyu would never let go of it.

She couldn't interfere in Jiang Fengxiao's matter, and if there was to be any progress in the investigation of Shen Yanzhi's death, she would first have to find Jiang Fengxiao.

During this period, Shen Hanyu was able to devote all her energy to the education of female students.

Miao Cui knew that Shen Hanyu always had her own ideas, so she didn't say anything more.

As the carriage drove away from the execution ground, the operation began on the other side as well.

Empress Wang carried the food box toward the Imperial Study. She rarely lost her composure like this, but since it concerned Li Sheng, she had to take it seriously.

"Please wait a moment, Madam."

The eunuch went in to announce that it was Empress Wang, and Li Jiangui nodded upon hearing that it was Empress Wang.

Empress Wang walked in, a smile on her face: "Your Majesty, my small kitchen has just made lotus seed and white fungus soup, which Your Majesty will like."

Li Jiangui didn't even look up: "Put the things aside, just say what you want to say."

Upon hearing this, Empress Wang put down the food box.

"Your Majesty, I know that the matter in Luofeng City has made you very irritable, but there is something I have been holding back for many years and still want to say."

Li Jiangui paused, and the ink on the paper blurred.

Empress Wang knelt down solemnly.

"I would bet my life on Sheng'er's character that he would never commit such a mistake. He and Huai Jiang are my proudest children. I implore Your Majesty to investigate this matter again."

The eunuchs all lowered their heads, not daring to listen to what Empress Wang had to say, fearing that Li Jiangui would be furious and blame them in the next second.

But Li Jiangui was not angry. He replied wearily, "You said the same thing when you knelt down and begged me back then. You saw the result yourself. This time will be no exception."

"It was so then, and it is even more so now. I have not been able to sleep peacefully every night these past years. My only wish in life is that Your Majesty will investigate again. If Sheng'er really did those things, I am willing to give up my status as Empress and be demoted to commoners with Sheng'er."

Empress Wang kowtowed; this was a mother's plea.

Seeing her like this, Li Jiangui couldn't help but recall how Empress Wang had pleaded for her life that year, and how resolute she had been.

He went over and helped the person up.

"If the matter of weapons has nothing to do with him, I promise you, I will investigate again."

Empress Wang let out a long sigh and wiped away her tears.

She didn't want Li Huaijiang to continue taking risks, so this was the only way she could do it. Hopefully, this time it would have a good outcome.

And then there's Sheng'er. It's been so many years since I've seen him. I wonder how he is doing.

The fact that no news of her death had arrived was already the best news for Empress Wang.

Li Jiangui had a palace maid escort Empress Wang back. He was also feeling complicated, as Li Sheng's situation was a source of pain for him as well.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine has arrived."

Li Jiangui sighed: "What are they all going to do?"

Despite his words, he still let the imperial concubine in to see what she wanted to do.

The imperial concubine gracefully bowed before revealing the real reason for her visit.

“Your Majesty, the matter of weapons in Luofeng City concerns Jiang Fengxiao, who is also Zhao Xiang’s adopted son. I think it would be better to have Jing’er keep an eye on things, so that if Zhao Xiang tries to cover something up, Jing’er can find out in time.”

Li Jiangui looked at her and said cryptically, "You know quite a bit about court affairs."

Beads of sweat appeared on the concubine's forehead. Realizing she had spoken out of turn, she hurriedly knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I was just worried about you and afraid that this matter would bring up your painful memories."

"You're overthinking it."

The imperial concubine stammered a few times, not daring to refute.

"Jing'er doesn't need to get involved in this matter. Just bring the person back safely from Tongzhou."

The Imperial Concubine did not mention involving Li Jing in this matter again, and slunk away.

After seven days of fast travel, we were almost at Tongzhou.

Upon receiving the news, Zhao Wanfu even went to the palace.

"As Your Majesty instructed, I sent a letter to Feng Xiao, but I have not received a reply until now. This has never happened before."

Li Jiangui felt a pang of panic. "Let's check again when we get to Tongzhou. Did he bring those letters he sent you before?"

Zhao Wanfu took out the letter; he hadn't been busy for nothing these past seven days, he had arranged everything.

Li Jiangui looked at the contents of the letter; they were all normal family letters, with no flaws.

Zhao Wanfu had prepared it so carefully that no one would suspect anything. In order to let Li Jiangui inspect it, he even had it aged.

Li Jiangui put down the yellowed letter from home. "Tongzhou should give us feedback soon. I hope nothing bad happens to Jiang Fengxiao."

Li Jiangui glanced at Zhao Wanfu, who readily agreed.

Having retrieved the letter from home, Zhao Wanfu felt somewhat at ease. Now, their goal was to have Jiang Fengxiao die in Tongzhou, and then they would secretly search for him.

Where exactly is Jiang Fengxiao hiding?

Zhao Wanfu had no clue either, after all, he had been missing for so many years.

Jiang Fengxiao knew that he would not have a good ending after doing so many things, which is why he left secretly.

Zhao Wanfu turned and walked out of the imperial study, touching the envelope in his hand. Now, he just hoped that everything would go smoothly in Tongzhou.

As Li Jiangui watched Zhao Wanfu's departing figure, he sensed something was amiss.

"Lai Shun".

The young eunuch walked over quickly.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"Recall the group of secret guards who were watching Zhao Xiang and ask them if they have discovered anything."

"Yes."

Li Jiangui got up and took a few steps. He knew that Li Huaijiang had sent people to Tongzhou, but he did not stop him. He mainly wanted to see what Li Huaijiang was going to do.

Over the years, Li Jiangui had turned a blind eye to Li Huaijiang's underhanded actions, but this time, he couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

We must find Jiang Fengxiao, otherwise everything else we say will be in vain.

Naturally, Li Jiangui didn't just send people to Tongzhou; he also sent people to search for places related to Zhao Wanfu and Li Jing, just in case.

"Lizhou".

Li Jiangui looked at the files that had been suppressed. He still remembered everything that had happened in Lizhou very clearly.