Chapter 139: A Ying's life is at stake
Ah Ying was startled, as if she had made up her mind. "Your Majesty, I dare not lie. I am already Xie Chengyi's woman. If Your Majesty does not dislike me, then saving my life is the most important thing..."

Only Xiao Wenzhang could hear the low and soft voice.

Xiao Wenzhan looked stunned and couldn't help but stroke his chin as he looked at Aying.

"No woman has dared to refuse me..." After a long time, Xiao Wen Zhang's voice rose slightly.

These words seemed more like they were meant for Sheng Xinlan.

Sheng Xinlan was almost unable to sit still at this moment, and the look she gave Huo Aying was as sharp as a knife.

Ah Ying immediately kowtowed, "Ah Ying has failed the Holy Spirit's grace."

Sheng Daoan also seemed to sense a dangerous signal: His Majesty might really be interested in Huo Aying...

Then, Xiao Wenzhang said in a solemn voice, "Reasoning is about both emotion and law. Although you have your reasons, you are still weak in front of me. If I don't punish you, how can you convince others in the future?"

Sheng Xinlan and Sheng Daoan, who were a little worried just now, looked at each other, and suddenly, the corners of their mouths curled up. This is right.

Just as Xiao Wenzhang was about to speak, a eunuch came running over from outside the door, "Your Majesty, Princess Jiyao and the General of the Cavalry want to see you!"

Aying's heart trembled. Why would he come?
The next moment, Xie Chengyi and Xiao Jiyao walked in.

"My son, please see your father!"

"I see your Majesty!"

Seeing the two of them coming in together, Xiao Wen Zhang looked quite surprised.

Ah Ying was even more suspicious. She didn't know why Xie Chengyi woke up, and she was also confused about why the two of them came in together.

"What's the matter? I just summoned A Ying and you came in right after. What's the meaning?" Xiao Wenzhan looked directly at Xie Chengyi.

Seeing a man who looked somewhat like A Ying on the side, Xie Chengyi realized that he was her father.

"What happened to Aying was my idea, and Aying did not deliberately deceive Your Majesty. Please forgive Aying!" Xie Chengyi stood tall and straight, and his expression was very determined to protect Aying.

How could Xie Chongkun be willing to see his proudest son get into trouble? He immediately clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty! Chengyi is loyal and has never thought of disobeying or deceiving Your Majesty. There is indeed a reason for this."

Sheng Daoan immediately seized on the topic and said, "Master Xie, what you said is wrong. No matter how well-founded it is, you can't deceive your majesty."

Ah Ying said bluntly: "Your Majesty, Madam came up with this plan to save Ah Ying from being controlled by her father. If Your Majesty thinks Ah Ying is guilty, please only punish Ah Ying!"

Xiao Wenzhang looked at Huo Aying and Xie Chengyi's expressions and actions, and his eyes couldn't help but fall on Jiyao, "Jiyao, I'll leave this matter to you..."

Suddenly, not only Sheng Xinlan and Sheng Daoan were shocked, even Xie Chongkun looked incredulous.

Xiao Jiyao was once Xie Chengyi's sweetheart. They were in love with each other and were so affectionate that they wanted to get married. If it weren't for Nan Chu's proposal, Jiyao would never have separated from Xie Chengyi. After finally returning this time, who can be sure that Jiyao has no thoughts about Xie Chengyi, who is still single?
If that was the case, given that Xie Chengyi had clearly transferred his love to Huo Aying, Huo Aying would become a thorn in Xiao Jiyao's side.

Isn’t this a good show?

Xie Chengyi's expression was gloomy.

This was the first time that Aying felt so uneasy. If she was asking for His Majesty's forgiveness, Aying would still have some confidence, but the person in front of her was Xiao Jiyao, which made her feel a little intriguing.

Xiao Jiyao stretched out her hand slightly, lifted up Ah Ying's chin, and looked into her eyes. "It would be a pity to kill such a beautiful woman..."

Hearing Jiyao's words, Xie Chengyi instantly turned his gaze to look at Jiyao, his eyes filled with unfathomable solemnity.

Ji Yao originally wanted to let Huo Aying go, but when she met Xie Chengyi's eyes, she changed her mind.

"Father, I am still short of a maid. Why don't you give her to me?" Xiao Jiyao said with a disdainful look at A Ying. Before Xiao Wenzhang could reply, Xie Chengyi immediately said, "No! Your Majesty!"

Xiao Jiyao looked hurt, as if she was angry. "Since His Majesty said that I will decide, does the General have any reasonable reasons to refute it?"

Xie Chengyi raised his eyes solemnly, "Your Majesty! I have proposed to Ying!"

Ah Ying was stunned on the spot for a moment.

Xiao Jiyao's eyes were filled with grief and indignation, "Xie Chengyi, are you angry with me?"

In the hall, facing Xiao Jiyao's "ambiguous" words, Huo Aying felt his face burning. It was really uncomfortable to be caught in the middle. He really wanted to say: "After you two finish talking, I will join in."

Xiao Wenzhan also looked at Xie Chongkun in surprise.

Xie Chongkun received the look from His Majesty and immediately replied, "Your Majesty, Chengyi and Aying have only known each other for a short time. I originally thought that if they were a good match, Your Majesty should grant them marriage."

Obviously, it is not clear whether they are a good match or not.

If Ji Yao's look could kill, Huo Aying would be riddled with holes.

Granting marriage or not, it's difficult...

Xie Chengyi has been protecting the country for ten years and has never made any demands. Since Xiao Wenzhang wants to win him over to work for the court, he has to take his feelings into consideration.

Ji Yao almost dedicated her entire life to the peace between the two countries. The night she returned this time, Ji Yao knelt down and asked His Majesty to grant her and Xie Chengyi a marriage.

At that time, Xiao Wenzhan did not agree because he was afraid of the unexpected incident that might happen to Aying.

I didn't expect that the more you fear something, the more likely it will come to you.

So, Xiao Wenzhang said, "Since she is wrong, she must be punished. However, Huo Aying has done a lot of good things recently and has won the praise of many people. If she is demoted to a maid, it may be difficult to convince the people. In addition, she did not intend to deceive the emperor, so we can understand. Just punish her to copy Buddhist scriptures 100 times in the princess's mansion! In addition, Xie Fu did not teach her to be good, so he will be fined three months' salary as a punishment!"

Such a painless punishment immediately made Huo Aying feel at ease. She had thought about it on the way here. If His Majesty insisted on punishing her, as long as she didn't lose her life, anything would be considered. Now, just copying Buddhist scriptures was too easy for her.

Immediately express gratitude and thank the emperor for his grace.

Sheng Xinlan never expected that His Majesty would be so evasive, but even though she was furious, she still didn't dare to show any sign of pampering. She knew too well how much information was contained in the look His Majesty gave Huo Aying. If it weren't for Xie Chengyi's disruption, Huo Aying would not only win Xie Chengyi's favor, but would also be more likely to become a member of the harem!

She didn't want to see this possibility, but she couldn't force it anymore.

So, he looked at Huo Aying with despair, gritted his teeth, and endured it.

As for Xie Chengyi, his expression was gloomy, and he looked neither happy nor unhappy.

The heavy stone that weighed on Ah Ying's heart was removed, and it was as if the fog in her heart had been cleared, and finally the light came in...

The warm hall of Xuanming Hall.

"This Miss Aying is really pitiful." Gao Pan sighed slightly.

Xiao Wenzhang glanced at Gaopan and said, "You seem to have a good impression of Ah Ying."

Gao Pan quickly bowed, "I dare not. I am not sighing that someone with such a family background can still be so self-reliant. It is rare, even men may not be able to do it."

Xiao Wenzhang naturally agreed with this statement, "Let alone Chengyi's protection of her, even if it is the pile of petitions sent by Xiao Cong, I can't ignore it."

Gao Pan glanced over and saw a pile of memorials. It seemed that Ah Ying's fate had touched the hearts of many people...