Princess Li Xiu's expression changed slightly when she heard this, but she remained silent.
Zhu Houzhao said lightly," You heard it too. I've already sent someone to call for the West Hall Supervisor, Yu Huatian. If you're still unwilling to cooperate when Yu Huatian arrives, I'll have to hand you over to the West Hall for interrogation."”
"I'm sure you've heard of the interrogation methods of the West Hall, especially since you're a woman. Don't regret it!”
Zhu Houzhao had already investigated Princess Li Xiu before him. She was indeed a beautiful woman, unlike the male cross-dressing in the original drama.
Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, a look of panic flashed across Princess Li Xiu's eyes. She said in a soft and weak manner,"Emperor, ChenQie was really just joking with the emperor. As for the poison sac in my mouth, it was given to me by my father before I came to Ming.”
"The journey from the Yun Nation to the Great Ming Empire is very long. My father was worried that something would happen on the way, so he asked me to commit suicide at the critical moment to preserve the face of the Yun Nation and the Great Ming Empire's royal family.”
"You don't know how to appreciate favors!"
Zhu Houzhao shouted angrily.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Houzhao went to Princess Li Xiu's side and placed his palm on her shoulder.
"Power Absorption Technique!"
Zhu Houzhao shouted in his heart and started to absorb the Genuine Qi in Princess Li Xiu's body.
" This is…the Power Absorption Technique!"
Feeling the zhenqi in her body continuously draining away, Princess Li Xiu's expression changed drastically as she cried out in panic.
In the Great Ming Empire, the Iron Gut Divine Marquis Zhu Budian was famous for his cultivation absorption technique. He was also the number one expert in the Great Ming Empire!
The great name of the Cultivation Absorption Technique was definitely well-known to the people of the martial world!
"That's right, it's the Power Absorption Technique. After I mastered it, I haven't tried it yet. Since you don't know how to appreciate favors, you can test the power of the Power Absorption Technique!”
As he was speaking, Zhu Houzhao's Qi Absorption Technique was circulating continuously, quickly absorbing Princess Li Xiu's Genuine Qi into his own body.
Princess Li Xiu's true energy was not the only thing that was being drained. Her essence, spirit, and soul were also gradually weakening. Her eyes were filled with fear!
" Your Majesty, the Rain Supervisor of the West Hall is here." Nie Feng's respectful voice sounded at the entrance of the palace as Zhu Houzhao had just absorbed all the Genuine Qi in Princess Li Xiu's body.
Zhu Houzhao casually swept a glance at Princess Li Xiu, whose face was yellow and her spirit was weak. He said lightly,"Let him in."
"Chen Yu Huatian greets the emperor!"
Not long after, Yu Huatian entered the palace and knelt down on one knee before Zhu Houzhao.
"Rise!" Zhu Houzhao said lightly.
"Thank you, Emperor! I wonder what orders the emperor has for me to come?”Yu Huatian thanked Zhu Houzhao and stood up, asking Zhu Houzhao again.
"Princess Li Xiu of the Yun Nation tried to assassinate me. I want you to throw her into the prison of the West Hall and interrogate her strictly to find out who is behind this," Zhu Houzhao said calmly.”
Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Yu Huatian said respectfully,"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao nodded and asked,""Oh right, during the morning court session, I asked Divine Marquis Zhuge to cooperate with your West Chamber to go to the encampment of the Yun Nation's diplomatic corps to search for and rescue the Empress Dowager.”
Yu Huatian hurriedly replied," Your Majesty, I was just about to report this matter to you. During the morning court session, I took Su Huirong with me and snuck into the depths of the state guesthouse while the envoy group was dealing with Divine Marquis Zhuge. As expected, we found the Empress Dowager. Now, the Empress Dowager has been sent back to the Cining Palace, and Su Huirong is guarding her."”
"Well done. Take Princess Li Xiu away for interrogation. Also, order the Divine Constabulary and the Dragon Guarding Mountain Villa to move out together and take down the entire Yun Nation's envoy!”，Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly and spoke to Yu Huatian.
"Yes, I will do it immediately!"
" Go. I plan to visit the Empress Dowager at the Cining Palace. If you have any matters to report to the Cining Palace," Zhu Houzhao waved his hand at Yu Huatian and said lightly.
" Yes, I'll take my leave." Yu Huatian said goodbye to Zhu Houzhao before bringing Princess Li Xiu to the West Chamber.
After Yu Huatian left with Princess Li Xiu, Zhu Houzhao left the palace and said to Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun,"To Cining Palace!"
" Yes," Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun replied respectfully. Then, they followed Zhu Houzhao and headed in the direction of Ci Ning Palace.
Not long after, Zhu Houzhao brought Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun to the Empress Dowager's residence, the Cining Palace.
Having Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun stand guard outside, Zhu Houzhao stepped into the palace.
As soon as he entered Cining Palace, Zhu Houzhao saw the Empress Dowager. Beside the Empress Dowager was the number one assassin of West Hall, Su Huirong, and a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl.
With the memories of his predecessor, Zhu Houzhao naturally knew that the girl was his sister, Princess Yun Luo.
"Greetings, Emperor!"
"Greetings, brother emperor!"
Upon seeing Zhu Houzhao's arrival, everyone in Ci Ning Palace, as well as Princess Yun Luo, hurriedly greeted him.
" No need for formalities." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and spoke lightly. He then walked to the Empress Dowager's side, his face naturally revealing a worried expression. He asked the Empress Dowager with concern," Mother, are you alright?"”
When the Empress Dowager saw Zhu Houzhao, she smiled and said gently,""Aijia is fine, the emperor need not worry.”
" That's good." Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly, then said with a cold face," They actually kidnapped Mother in the palace. Cao Zhengchun and the guards of the East Chamber are really a bunch of good-for-nothings!"”
When Princess Yun Luo heard this, she said,""That's right, Cao Eunuch failed to protect Mother, so he should have his head chopped off!”
At this moment, hurried footsteps came from outside Cining Palace.
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