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Ji Xiaotang instinctively felt that this matter was not that simple.

There is one thing she knows.

It is this legendary so-called secret forces that have protected the safety of Prince Su's mansion over the years, and Qin Zhen is also a beneficiary. His safety over the years and the support of Queen Mother Han are also largely due to the legendary secret forces.

Empress Dowager Han’s fear of this secret strength can be seen.

Moreover, was the case of the underworld attack really a secret force?

It seems that Empress Dowager Han has indeed learned some things, but not all of them.

Qin Zhen wanted to provide all the clues needed by Empress Dowager Han, and at the same time, it would definitely expose the secret deployment and power of Prince An's mansion. Is this worth it? Is the time to do this right now?

Ji Xiaotang's expression remained unchanged, but he quickly calculated in his heart, while scanning the hall with the corner of his eyes.

As expected, she saw Yang Pianpian. Today, Yang Pianpian seemed a little different from usual, her appearance had not changed, her outfit had not changed, and even her expression had not changed, but Ji Xiaotang just thought Yang Pianpian was different.

Her thoughts did not stay on Yang Pianpian for too long, and she glanced at Empress Dowager Han from the corner of her eyes.

Empress Dowager Han was laughing, which was a very proud and determined smile.

Ji Xiaotang's heart moved and he immediately understood.

Xuan'er was almost killed, Qin Yu was injured in shock, and Prince Su's mansion was in bloody storm. However, Empress Dowager Han still felt that it was not enough. The battles like Prince Su's mansion and Prince An's mansion were far from enough for Queen Mother Han.

Empress Dowager Han hopes that Prince Su's Mansion and Prince An's Mansion will have a grand showdown.

And the result of this showdown has long been destined.

Neither the An Mansion nor the Su Mansion will be the winners. Both of them will only suffer losses. Empress Dowager Han is the real big winner.

After thinking through this most critical point, Ji Xiaotang's heart calmed down.

"...The Empress Dowager has to make the decision for us..." Ji Xiaotang asked Empress Dowager Han to protect Prince An's mansion. However, he did not make any promises, and there was no mention of Qin Zhen or Qin Lin.

The smile on Queen Mother Han's face gradually couldn't hold on.

"Xiaotang..." Empress Dowager Han looked at Ji Xiaotang meaningfully.

"Mother..." Ji Xiaotang looked up at Empress Dowager Han.

Empress Dowager Han sighed: "Silly child, think about it again, for Xuan'er..."

As she said this, Empress Dowager Han waved her hand gently to Yang Pianpian beside her. Yang Pianpian immediately stepped out and came back in a while, dragging a tray with red paint and gold plaster in her hand, with two tea cups on it.

Yang Pianpian presented a teacup to Empress Dowager Han, and then walked down and bent down in front of Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang stretched out his hand, but stopped again.

Yang looked up at her, and that glance made her a little stunned.

"This is the new tea. Xiaotang, you must try it." Empress Dowager Han had already picked up her tea and drank it slowly, and said to Ji Xiaotang as she said.

"Yes." Ji Xiaotang then took the teacup.

The tea soup in the teacup was clear and slightly green, and it was indeed a good new tea. Ji Xiaotang brought the teacup to his lips and heard a slight sound in his ear.

Ji Xiaotang put the teacup aside and pretended to tidy up her sideburns. Then, she picked up the teacup again, put it on her lips and took a sip.

"Drinking more will make this tea the most clear and the fire will be of great benefit to you." Empress Dowager Han saw that Ji Xiaotang had drunk the tea, and her smile magnified and advised Ji Xiaotang with a smile.

"I've turned my mother's good stuff again." Ji Xiaotang said with a smile.

"If you like it, I'll ask you to bring some for you to take it back and drink it slowly. Although it's less, you're indispensable." Empress Dowager Han smiled.

"Thank you, Mother." Ji Xiaotang gently put down the teacup.

Empress Dowager Han nodded to Yang Pianpian.

Yang Pianpian came over with a light hand and put away the teacup. When he turned around, he blocked everyone's gaze and checked the tea in the teacup. However, he nodded to Queen Mother Han invisible.

Empress Dowager Han seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, the more loving the look on her face.

Yang Pianpian retreated with a teacup, and soon brought a few little palace maids in. Each little palace maid was carrying a tray, and the plates on the tray were exquisite snacks.

"...I know you love bean paste for the freshly baked snacks. I asked them to make a few special things, you can try them..." Empress Dowager Han said to Ji Xiaotang with a smile.

Not only did Empress Dowager Han know all the movements of the Ji family in Xinhuatang, she knew Ji Xiaotang better.

Ji Xiaotang smiled on her face, which was different from the tea just now. She had to eat these snacks, especially those specially prepared by Queen Mother Han for her.

And at this moment, Ji Xiaotang finally understood.

She still made Queen Mother Han thinks simple.

The purpose of Queen Mother Han letting her into the palace today was not just what she expected. She originally thought that the power of Prince Su's Mansion was as strong as the peak. At this time, Queen Mother Han still needed her. Even if she wanted to attack her, she would endure it and continue to wait, at least not attacking her at the forefront.

For Empress Dowager Han, this is the safest thing.

But what Empress Dowager Han wants now is not safe, and Empress Dowager Han wants to take risks.

If something happens to her at this time, Qin Zhen will be in chaos. Once something happens to her, Qin Lin will definitely not miss the opportunity and will take the opportunity to attack Xuan'er.

Qin Zhen had no choice but to cooperate with Empress Dowager Han, let Empress Dowager Han manipulate, and fight to the death with Qin Lin.

Empress Dowager Han not only wanted him to die, but also wanted Qin Lin and Qin Zhen to die together. In this way, she could hold Xuan'er in her hand and make her own position more stable.

Empress Dowager Han was so determined to die that the cup of tea was not enough just now. Now that she has sent so many snacks, I don’t know which one there will be poison to kill her further, or, none of the snacks brought here are clean.

Empress Dowager Han could definitely do such a ruthless way.

Ji Xiaotang didn't go to get the snacks.

"...I have a little bit of a good appetite today, but I can't bear to give up these snacks from my mother. I can't take these snacks back and eat them slowly?"

Empress Dowager Han didn't comment. But she took a piece of milk from her face.

"I know that Xuan'er can eat some milk now. This is what I ordered and specially made for Xuan'er. Come on. Xuan'er, the emperor's grandmother feeds you..."

Empress Dowager Han signaled to the people who served around him to bring Xuan'er over and feed Xuan'er.

Ji Xiaotang hugged Xuan'er tightly.

Empress Dowager Han is not sure that she will not attack Xuan'er.

If she is confident of getting rid of Qin Lin and Zheng Gui, then she can hold Qin Yu completely in the palm of her hand. As a puppet, Qin Yu is certainly not as good as Xuan'er, but she is still a candidate for a puppet.

Ji Xiaotang knew that Empress Dowager Han was threatening her.

Whether she or Xuan'er's food is the choice given to Ji Xiaotang by Empress Dowager Han.

In other words, Empress Dowager Han didn't give Ji Xiaotang any choice, just like when she asked Ji Xiaotang to choose before.

At this time, Ji Xiaotang realized something else.

The young middle-aged official who came just now said that Emperor Longqing summoned Qin Zhen, but I am afraid that it was not the truth. Empress Dowager Han deliberately sent Qin Zhen away so that she could deal with her.

What should I do? Empress Dowager Han was still looking at her with a smile, as if she was waiting for her to make a decision.

Ji Xiaotang knew that Empress Dowager Han had made up his mind. If she could not make a choice quickly, Empress Dowager Han would never be polite and would definitely be someone to take Xuan'er over.

She also brought people around her, and they were all loyal and loyal, so she could protect her and Xuan'er to die calmly, but this was in the Forbidden Palace, and in the Cining Palace. The power balance between her and Empress Dowager Han was too disparate.

Conflict will only increase casualties and will not change the outcome of the matter.

That was something Ji Xiaotang didn't want to see.

Could it be that she can only choose to die?

No. She doesn't want to, nor can she.

She has not done many things yet, and she is worried about many things. She is unwilling to die. She is not willing to die again and live a life of sixteen years old, not for the sake of dying here, but at the hands of the person she hates the most.

If someone must die here today, then this person should be...

Ji Xiaotang raised his eyelids and looked at Empress Dowager Han.

If there are no imperial guards behind the curtain and only the central officials and palace maids in the palace, then she should have the chance to capture Empress Dowager Han...

As for what happens after that, Ji Xiaotang is no longer willing to think about it. It will not be worse than the current situation. As long as she holds on until Qin Zhen comes back, everything will turn around.

This is a solution that has no choice. Ji Xiaotang has never given up easily and surrendered.

Just as Ji Xiaotang was hesitating a little about what to do, he could hear the chaotic footsteps outside the hall.

Everyone couldn't help but look at the door of the hall.

A small middle-aged official ran in and reported: "Report to the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty is here."

It was Emperor Longqing, and Emperor Longqing is here.

Empress Dowager Han frowned. At this time, she could issue an order to not see Emperor Longqing and let Emperor Longqing go back. However, she knew in her heart that even if she issued an order, Emperor Longqing, who was usually very obedient to her, this time it was very likely that he would not listen to her.

Emperor Longqing would not come to Cining Palace if he had nothing to do.

And this time he came, there would be nothing else.

Empress Dowager Han glanced at Ji Xiaotang. Emperor Longqing must have come for Ji Xiaotang this time.
To be continued...