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Chapter 1680: Obeying But Controlling?
Chapter 1680: Obeying But Controlling?
Chapter 1680: Obeying But Controlling?
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
When Shao Boqi saw Shao Yucen’s throat pierced by an arrow and lying on the ground in a pool of blood, he couldn’t help but cry out loud.
He was sorrowful.
For the sake of the Shao Family’s reputation and also to prevent people from suspecting too much about this matter, Xue Yan ordered everyone who knew to shut their mouths. No one was allowed to say anything.
As for who was behind Sun Ai, Fu Ying had already sent people back to Beicheng to investigate, hoping to find some clues. For the sake of the friendship between the two countries, this matter was also hidden and not let more people know to prevent complications.
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On the 30th of April, Fu Ying and Beicheng’s diplomatic team set off to return to Beicheng. Xue Wufu had to follow them back to Beicheng. Beicheng still had a wedding waiting for him, so Xue Yan brought some officials to send him off.
However, the Emperor was not allowed to send him out of the city. He was only allowed to send him to the entrance of the palace.
However, because Xue Yan also planned to return to Locust Village on this day, they were sent to the city gate and separated at the city gate. Xue Wufu helped Fu Ying and the members of the diplomatic team walk in the direction of Beicheng, while Xue Yan brought a few Cloud Guards and secret guards back to Locust Village.
Although Jiang Yue did not need Xue Yan to bring anything back from the capital. As long as he came back in one piece, it would be fine. However, Xue Yan still brought some things back for the others in the family.
Xue Yan only returned to Locust Village after four days.
What happened in the capital city, Xue Yan had long written a letter to have someone send it back and told Jiang Yue. So, now that he was back, there was no need to specially mention it.
Due to the large number of people on the diplomatic team, there were many carriages with gifts from Da Ling. They could not travel day and night. In addition, the distance from Beicheng was far. Xue Wufu, Fu Ying, and the others needed many days to reach Beicheng.
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Fu Ying was sitting in the carriage on the way back to Beicheng. Xue Wufu could not sit still in the carriage, so he wanted to get out of the carriage and follow her on horseback.
Just as Xue Wufu came out of the carriage, he saw a horse rushing over from the direction of Beicheng. It was the person Fu Ying had sent back to investigate Sun Ai’s true background.
The moment that person came over, he quickly dismounted his horse and bowed before reporting, “We’ve been investigating for half a month, but we still haven’t found anything wrong with Sun Ai’s background. There’s nothing wrong with his residence either. There’s only one thing that seems off. Someone accidentally saw Sun Ai writing the language used by the people in Dongxiao Country. We can’t find anything else.”
“Ahhhh Fu Ying, quickly send someone to tell Xue Yan about this!” Xue Wufu became excited. “Even if we can’t find anything else, we can’t be sure about this matter, we still have to let Xue Yan know!”
Now, other than telling Xue Yan, there was nothing else they could do. Fu Ying immediately sent two people to Locust Village to report everything to Xue Yan.
Because of the fast horse, they traveled day and night and took a shortcut. Once Xue Yan received the news, he told Jiang Yue everything.
“Based on this, we can only confirm that Sun Ai might be from Dongxiao. We can’t confirm anything else,” said Jiang Yue.
Xue Yan nodded. “The possibility is still quite high. Beicheng and Dongxiao Country have always been at odds, and Dongxiao Country has never been at odds with any country. If Beicheng and Da Ling fight, no matter who wins or loses, Dongxiao will benefit the most from it. It’s just that I’ve heard that because the Emperor of Dongxiao Country is only nine years old, the Regent Xiao Houzheng is acting contrary to him. Dongxiao Country is now in the hands of the Regent Xia Houzheng.”