Chapter 1159: Having Dinner at Home

's surprise, the playful banter between Zong Bai and Yulian actually relaxed her considerably. Coupled with Fang Jinxiu's soothing presence, Xiaochao gradually started to adapt to getting along with t...Chapter 1159: Go Home for Dinner

Both sides immediately started arguing, the emperor's tent resembled a street market. Even high-ranking officials in their official robes were haggling with the Xixia delegation like vendors on a busy street corner.

Fang Jinshi pulled Zong Yu silently to stand aside. The emperor was argued until his head buzzed, and finally stood up angrily after a heavy bang on the table.

Enough!

"Are you done"

"This is my imperial tent, not a marketplace!"

The Emperor had just finished venting his anger, but because he was unwell, he followed up with several heavy coughs. His breathing was labored, causing his face to flush red.

Fang Jinshu saw this and frowned, quietly leaning her head over to whisper something to Zong Yu.

"Ayu, do you sense that the Emperor's body seems more frail than a few days ago"

At the beginning of the Si Guo Trade Fair, His Majesty was still able to ride his horse around the parade ground. But look at him now, he can barely stand up.

"His complexion didn't look quite right."

"I suspect."

Although Fang Jinshi didn't dare to say it directly, Zong Yu understood his wife's meaning from her eyes.

Jinshu's medical skills are superb, her judgment should not be wrong, Your Majesty's time is running out.

Let's talk about this at home.

Fang Jinshi nodded. The couple had just finished their whispered conversation when suddenly Fu Shangyuan pointed at them both.

"My lords, aren't you going to ask Duke Wuding some more questions Please hurry, there are many ministers waiting outside."

"Is it more important to argue or to find out who killed your lord"

At these words, the Xixia envoys immediately shut their mouths.

Of course, finding the murderer of your Lordship is more important!

The Xixia envoy, Chao Zongyu, glanced in the direction of the two men, his face still bearing traces of anger.

"I dare ask, Lord Marquis of Wǔdìng, did you come near our Prince's side during the hunt this afternoon and have any contact with him"

This question, Zongyu has no way to lie. Not long ago, he was hunting with Hellrie, and many people saw it. There's no point in lying now.

So he admitted it openly.

"Yes, I went hunting with Prince Herle for more than an hour."

The admission was so readily given, without a moment's hesitation. Unlike the previous officials who had entered, their answers were hesitant and none dared to easily admit to having contact with the prince.

I'm afraid they'll catch me as the murderer.

His sudden willingness surprised them, making him seem less suspicious.

Therefore, after the Xixia envoy's ministers went through the motions of asking a few questions, they returned with disappointed faces. This was in stark contrast to the previous attitude of the Daxia officials who had relentlessly interrogated them, desperate for a confession of guilt.

"We have all heard of the exploits of the Marquis Wu, and a general like you would certainly not stoop to using poison."

"My apologies, Lord."

"The Lord may return to rest now."

The others in the tent were stunned instantly. Zong Yu, however, remained calm. He nodded at the other party, said "This minister takes his leave," and then left the tent with Fang Jinshu.

After the two left, the emperor's face was full of surprise and he asked.

"Do you think that Wuhou has any suspicion at all"

The Western Xia emissary replied, "Your Majesty, we are not fools. A hero of such martial prowess as the Marquis of Wu, even we hold him in the highest regard."

"How could someone like this poison our prince, and yet Marquis Wu acts so openly Before Marquis Wu arrived, I had people investigate. He did indeed hunt with the prince for a while this afternoon."

If he were the murderer, he wouldn't even have time to avoid suspicion, let alone stay by the Prince's side for so long.

These Xixia envoys nodded in earnest, feeling that their superiors' analysis was correct.

Among those officials just now, any one of them could be the murderer except for the Marquis Wu.

He is so powerful, who among them could possibly defeat him

He might get angry and wipe them all out, who knows These people have their own ulterior motives too.

After hearing the Xixia envoys' words, Fu Shangyuan was speechless. These envoys repeatedly claimed they wanted revenge for their prince and to find the culprit.

On the one hand, they were pressured to give an explanation, while on the other hand, they acted like bullies towards the weak and cowards towards the strong.

He was terrifying in front of the civil officials, but completely different when facing Duke Wuding. It's laughable to the extreme.

Fang Jinshi was also quite surprised. It wasn't until she walked outside the perimeter of the emperor's tent and confirmed that there was no one around that she opened her mouth to speak.

"Those Xi Xia envoys," she paused and pointed to her head, "aren't they not very smart"

Zongyu was amused by her puzzled expression.

"That's not very smart."

"To be more precise, it's fear of death."

Fang Jinshu immediately understood, "Hee hee, he's really a good minister of Xixia."

Zongyu said, “They just want to find a scapegoat to go back and report to the Xixia King. As for who the real culprit is, besides the Xixia King, probably few people would truly care.”

Fang Jinshu nodded.

"I didn't expect things to go so smoothly."

"This revenge was too easy."

Zongyu's expression, however, was not so optimistic, but rather more solemn.

"What's wrong What are you worried about" Fang Jinshi asked.

Zongyu took her hand and continued walking towards their tent, shaking his head.

"It's nothing."

The Xia Emperor's most beloved son, and his only heir, had died. Even though the Xia emissaries brought the murderer back, given the Xia Emperor's temperament, he probably wouldn't let this go so easily.

Moreover, Xixia had long coveted the Great Xi. He'erlie's death probably gave them a legitimate reason to send troops against the Great Xi.

That is to say, Daxixi will soon have to go to war again.

This time, it's unclear how many years this will last. Xi Xia is stronger than Wumeng in terms of both military strength and national power. And he is the only general in Daxi who can lead troops into battle.

Zong Yu returned to his own tent without a word.

Mujin and Asheng saw the two people from afar and hurried to greet them.

"My lord, madam, those people didn't give you any trouble, did they"

Mu Jin carefully looked up and down Fang Jinshi, afraid that his wife would be in any way unwell.

"No problem, our suspicions seem to have been cleared for now."

As soon as Fang Jinshu said this, Ah Sheng was stunned.

The Western Xia emissary didn't seem to think that the lord would use poison to kill, after all, our lord is so skilled in martial arts.

A Sheng immediately understood Fang Jinxiu's words, feeling a surge of anger for some reason.

All the envoys in the Xixia delegation were high-ranking officials within the Xixia Dynasty, considered the backbone of the nation. It was unexpected that these individuals turned out to be so incompetent and mediocre, and they even displayed cowardice in the face of danger.

Fang Jinxiu saw A Sheng's expression and knew this kid understood.

Though usually quiet, they are actually quite intelligent.

A-Sheng, perhaps truly can be the Emperor of Xixia.

"Madam, it's best we leave this place soon. Since you and the Marquis have been cleared of suspicion, perhaps we should pack up and head back home."

Fang Jinshi nodded, "Alright, let's go back first. Things here won't end anytime soon."

Those Xi Xia envoys were unreasonable. They detained all the participants from the other two countries who joined the hunt and wouldn't let anyone leave until they cleared their suspicions.

As darkness fell, it seemed the bonfire gathering was off. They were still hungry after waiting so long.

"Go home, go home, have dinner at home. There's no food here, let's go."or Ah Yu, but found her throat was dry and painful, unable to make a sound at all.Even though she didn't utter a sound, a pair of hands reached out and lifted her up, holding her close in their embrac...