Nancheng Banquet Episode 10 Recap
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Xiao Qiang Zi seized the opportunity to search for the list at the Prime Minister's residence. Meanwhile, Yan Zhangyun unintentionally learned that Xiao Qiang Zi had already infiltrated the Prime Minister's mansion to get the list. Worried about Xiao Qiang Zi, he immediately sneaked into the Prime Minister's residence.
When Xiao Qiang Zi finished stealing the list, she was spotted by patrolling guards. Luckily, Yan Zhangyun pulled her into a corner just in time. When Minister Xiao discovered the list was stolen, he intensified the search efforts, suspecting an inside job and suggesting everyone gather.
However, Xiao Qiang Zi, who wasn't present at the moment, raised suspicions due to her absence. Xiao Qiang Zi hurriedly arrived, claiming she had just been to the restroom. Xiao Quan, however, deemed her suspicious and ordered her arrest for interrogation. At this moment, the Empress stepped forward to vouch for Xiao Qiang Zi.
From the shadows, Yan Zhangyun intentionally created a disturbance while fleeing to divert the guards' attention away from Xiao Qiang Zi. Minister Xiao secretly instructed Xiao Quan to take action, ensuring the elimination of the people on the list.
Meanwhile, Yan Zhangyun could use the incident involving Zhu Yin powder to arrest the people on the list. Both sides began their confrontation, with some of the people on the list already taken care of by Xiao Quan. Unable to sleep all night, Xiao Qiang Zi heard the signal and hurriedly left the Prime Minister's mansion.
As expected, Yan Zhangyun was waiting for her in the distance. Grateful for obtaining the list, Yan Zhangyun thanked her and offered to escort her back to the palace. Upon learning that Yan Zhangyun intercepted many people related to the list last night, Minister Xiao suspected the Emperor's involvement.
He intended to impeach Yan Zhangyun, originally planning to control the Emperor through Xiao Heng, even if it meant giving birth to a dragon son. Unexpectedly, his eldest daughter turned out to be incompetent. Determined to replace her with his second daughter, the Empress Chun Ri was heartbroken to hear her father's intentions and left for the palace.
Yan Zhangyun informed the Emperor of the mistaken arrests, and the Emperor secretly tasked him with investigating Minister Xiao while searching for evidence. Xiao Qiang Zi returned to the Qianyu Guard's kitchen, lamenting the good food there. Wei Tianjiao tried to prove that the food was bad by making Xiao Qiang Zi taste it.
However, they were caught by Yan Zhangyun sharing a bowl of porridge, making him openly jealous. Using the excuse of poor service, Yan Zhangyun punished Wei Tianjiao by making him run laps. The Emperor, in a whimsical mood, personally played a female role in a play. Xiao Qiang Zi indirectly asked the Empress if she sensed any feminine traits in her. The Empress denied it.
Xiao Qiang Zi lamented inwardly that after pretending to be a man for so long, she had lost her feminine touch, understanding why Yan Zhangyun treated her differently. Xiao Quan intended to send his sister's favorite toy to the palace. Minister Xiao scolded his son for not focusing on his duties and constantly thinking about entering the palace.
Xiao Quan retorted publicly, recalling the times when his father punished him severely, and only Xiao Heng accompanied and cared for him. He revealed that Xiao Heng was not their biological sister but the product of their father's lustful conquest, which resulted in the death of her mother after giving birth to Xiao Heng. Xiao Quan had long surpassed mere sibling affection for Xiao Heng and vowed to ensure her ascension to the throne. This revelation sparked a dispute between father and son.
The next day, Yan Zhangyun visited Minister Xiao's residence, guided by Xiao Quan. After knocking for a long time without response, they entered to find Minister Xiao's corpse lying on the ground, with bloodstains nearby bearing the words "关酉". Xiao Quan wept bitterly while holding his father's body, and Yan Zhangyun immediately secured the scene.
Upon hearing of Minister Xiao's death, the Emperor convened a meeting, outwardly expressing deep sorrow. He entrusted Yan Zhangyun with investigating the murderer, while Xiao Quan vowed to avenge his father and personally investigate, accusing the culprit of being related to the old incident of "关酉". The Emperor ordered everyone to investigate, promising a hefty reward for capturing the culprit.
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