si-mexico Chapter 688: Promoting Women's College
Chapter 688: Promoting Women's College
Xiao Yue's words did not receive a response, Shen Yanxi just looked at Emperor Xiao.
Emperor Xiao also quickly realized that since those ruffians could be killed to silence them, then the so-called lover, either Xilin was sure that he had a firm tongue and would insist to death on his lover when facing interrogation, or... he probably wouldn't live long.
"Where is that man now?"
"Your Majesty, he will be detained outside the palace for the time being." replied the eunuch at the side.
"Go and bring that man to me immediately."
"Yes."
"Wait a minute." Shen Yanxi called out the eunuch and ordered, "Hide your whereabouts when you go. If anything happens to that person, block the news immediately and don't let others know."
The eunuch looked at Emperor Xiao, and after getting Emperor Xiao's permission, he quickly took the order and left.
As time passed, the atmosphere in the imperial study became extremely tense and serious.
Xiao Yue was still kneeling on the ground, her knees already beginning to feel numb. She cautiously raised her eyes to look at Emperor Xiao, with a pleading look in her eyes, hoping that he would allow her to get up and rest first.
However, Emperor Xiao was too lazy to even give her a glance.
Soon the people who were sent out brought back the news.
That man has committed suicide by taking poison.
"Your Majesty, this is the relic found next to the body."
The eunuch carefully brought up a handkerchief with the words "See you in the next life" written in blood on it.
Xiao Yue looked at the familiar embroidery on it and subconsciously touched her cuffs, only to find that her handkerchief was indeed missing.
When on earth did he do that? He even stole her handkerchief when she was not paying attention. It's so disgusting!
"Father, this handkerchief was stolen by that person. My daughter has never had it..."
Xiao Yue was interrupted again in the middle of her words.
"Where's the evidence?" Emperor Xiao looked at Xiao Yue coldly. "Even if the handkerchief was stolen by that person, he is dead now. What evidence can you have? You and that person were hugging each other in public, and many eyes saw it. When a person dies and leaves behind a handkerchief, it makes the truth known. It looks like you died for love. Your reputation is ruined!"
Emperor Xiao's tone was cold, and he even gave off a hint that he had given up on Xiao Yue.
Xiao Yue's heart sank to the bottom in an instant, and the strong feeling of uneasiness made her face pale.
"Father, daughter, daughter..." Xiao Yue was panicking and at a loss. The next moment, she suddenly turned her head and looked at Jiang Suining, "You appear in the palace at this time. Do you have any solution?"
Yes, Jiang Suining and the others would not appear for no reason, there must be a way!
Jiang Suining met Xiao Yue's gaze and said, "Fifth Princess, Prime Minister Shen and I thought about this on the way here. There is indeed a chance for this matter to turn around, but..."
"What turning point?" Xiao Yue asked quickly, not even bothering to let Jiang Suining finish the rest of his words.
Emperor Xiao also asked: "What do you have in mind?"
After exchanging a glance with Shen Yanxi, Jiang Suining spoke up, "Your Majesty, the identity of the man who committed suicide by taking poison has been found out. He was the manager of a school in the Imperial City. He was a native of Beiyang and had never even left the Imperial City. The reason why he was used by Xilin and was even willing to take poison was probably because his family was threatened, or for other reasons, he had no choice but to do so."
"If we only look at his identity, there is no way to prove that he has any relationship with Xilin. Therefore, if we want to clear the Fifth Princess's name and save the reputation of our Beiyang Country, we must first bring him back to life, and then find a legitimate reason for him to meet the Fifth Princess."
"How can the person come back to life if he is already dead?" asked Emperor Xiao.
"Disguise." Jiang Suining replied, "As long as the news of the man's suicide by taking poison is concealed and the people of Xilin are not allowed to contact him, find someone to disguise himself as him and confront him in court. During this process, even if the people of Xilin are suspicious, they can't prove anything without evidence."
Emperor Xiao thought about it and felt that although this method was a bit crude, it was indeed a good way to deal with it under the current circumstances.
"Then what's your second point, the legitimate reason? What do you plan to use?"
Jiang Suining bowed earnestly and said, "Your Majesty, I will use the Women's Academy."
"Girls' Academy?" Emperor Xiao was stunned.
Xiao Yue was also stunned and quickly turned her head to look at Jiang Suining again.
Jiang Suining continued calmly, "That man is the manager of the academy. The Fifth Princess had learned from others before and had proposed the issue of female officials. We can announce to the public that the Fifth Princess cares about those women who have no chance to study, so she secretly inquired about arrangements and wanted to open a free women's academy to provide women all over the world with the opportunity to study. However, the marriage is imminent and she has little time left, so she will seize the time and leave the palace late at night, just for the purpose of opening a women's academy. The reason why she didn't say it clearly in the restaurant before was because the matter of the women's academy has not yet been approved by the emperor, so the princess couldn't reveal it directly."
Emperor Xiao frowned and thought, "Can this reason really be believed?"
Shen Yanxi said, "Your Majesty, whether or not this can be completely believed is not important. What is important is that we must find an appropriate explanation for the Fifth Princess' meeting with that man. We must also remind everyone that the Fifth Princess once made a big splash at the banquets of the two countries. She is a talented woman praised by everyone. As a talented woman, even though she is about to leave her homeland, the princess still cares about the women of Beiyang and hopes to do more for them. This shows the magnanimity and responsibility of our Beiyang royal family."
Jiang Suining took over Shen Yanxi's words, "That's right, the Fifth Princess clearly had good intentions and was considering the women of the world, but the Xilin Kingdom arbitrarily accused her of having an affair. It's really chilling, and the Fifth Princess is heartbroken. I hope those Xilin envoys can apologize to the Fifth Princess and clear her name, and not let this matter affect the relationship between the two countries."
After hearing these words that turned the tables, Emperor Xiao couldn't help but look at Jiang Suining a few more times.
"It seems that you two have thought of everything before entering the palace."
Shen Yanxi said respectfully, "Your Majesty, this matter concerns the reputation of Beiyang, as well as the contest between the two countries over who has the moral upper hand. Sui Ning and I dare not neglect it. We thought about it over and over on the way here and came up with this idea, but after all, the time is too short and it is still a bit crude. Whether it will really be implemented still depends on your Majesty's decision."
Emperor Xiao's expression darkened. "This method is feasible, but if we use this method to make the reason sound more real, then the matter of the women's academy will have to be carried out."