Iron Dynasty

PS: There are two more chapters to come.

Go through smoothly?

There were only Xiao Zhen and Xiao Ming in the main hall. Facing Xiao Zhen's words, Xiao Ming's brows could not help but wrinkle.

That's right, I will take the initiative to confess the Dutch affairs to the royal father when the seventh brother comes to Chang'an this time. The royal father will definitely be furious at that time. At that time, I hope that the seventh brother will be able to say something nice for me.

Xiao Ming couldn't help laughing when he heard the words, The third brother is not the third brother. Before I get into trouble, the third brother will take the initiative to confess to the father. It seems that the third brother has already guessed that I will shake it out in the court.

Speaking of this, Xiao Ming finally figured out Xiao Zhen's purpose.

Since the Cao family transferred part of the industry to Qingzhou, the King of Chu probably knew that the Cao family had told Xiao Ming about the Dutch, so he discussed the matter with Xiao Zhen.

At this time, Xiao Zhen also learned that someone was going to assassinate Xiao Ming, so such a scene was staged in front of the palace gate.

If Xiao Ming is dead, he naturally doesn't need to worry about anything. If Xiao Ming is not dead, he can use this matter to deal with Xiao Ming, in order to prevent Xiao Ming from taking the initiative to sue.

Otherwise, once Xiao Wenxuan learned about this, he would definitely be very dissatisfied with the King of Chu, and even thought that the King of Chu was going to rebel, and his throne would be in the future, and he would even lose Xiao Wenxuan's favor.

Xiao Zhen smiled wryly, Isn't it? The Cao family visited the seventh brother more than once, and even supported the seventh brother's northern expedition. I don't believe that Cao Zhengyang didn't tell you about the Dutch.

It is not necessary for the Cao family to say that this king is also clear. My fleet has not only met the Dutch, but also the Great Britain. Xiao Ming said lightly.

Xiao Zhen glanced at Xiao Ming in surprise again, and he became more and more unable to see the details of Xiao Ming.

After a pause, Xiao Ming said: Let's talk about the clues you know, then I will speak for you in front of the father.

After receiving Xiao Ming's promise, Xiao Zhen sighed, So far, it seems that only the East Palace has not been searched.

Prince? Xiao Ming's heart sank.

I didn't say this. I only know that the prince has a hobby, that is, pretending to be a barbarian to play in the East Palace, so he always likes to collect bastards with barbarian blood. Xiao Zhen smiled lightly, I only recently learned about this secret. of.

Turning his eyes, Xiao Ming stood up. He has no clues from Xiao Zhen, and now he can only start from the East Palace.

But the prince is the prince, and this time Du Heng did not dare to lead anyone to search the East Palace. After all, without Xiao Wenxuan's order, no one dared to go.

Since that's the case, I'm going to meet the royal father to search the East Palace now. Xiao Ming said loudly.

Xiao Zhen also stood up and hurriedly said: I don't know about this, I hope that the seventh brother will no longer be the father and emperor and don't mention me.

Xiao Ming nodded, ignored Xiao Zhen, and left Xiao Zhen's palace.

Looking at the back of Xiao Ming's departure, Xiao Zhen showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth. At this time, a person walked out of the corner, it was Li Zhong, the servant of the household.

Your Highness, this trick is really clever at killing two birds with one stone. Li Zhong smiled.

My uncle has won the prize. It's just a little trick. Now Xiao Ming is favored by his father. If the father finds out that the prince did this, he will definitely strengthen his determination to abolish the reserve, because it will be difficult to appease Xiao Ming if he does not abolish the prince.

Li Zhong smiled and said, What's even better is that Xiao Ming can put the Dutch thing out of the way for us.

Xiao Zhen laughed, but his expression changed, and he suddenly said, But is this really what the Crown Prince did? I always feel that this matter is not so simple.

It doesn't matter whether the prince did it or not. As long as an assassin is found in the East Palace, the prince's position will not be preserved, Li Zhong said.

Xiao Zhen nodded slowly.

Outside the door, Xiao Ming returned to the palace with his guards.

He wouldn't believe all Xiao Zhen's words, but he also believed that Xiao Zhen wouldn't make fun of him about the Dutchman. Now Xiao Zhen's words are the only clue.

When he arrived in the palace, Xiao Ming went straight to the imperial study, where he met Du Heng.

Ming'er, the military guards on the left and right searched Chang'an City, but did not find any clues of the assassin. Xiao Wenxuan said to Xiao Ming with a headache.

Du Heng glanced at Xiao Ming carefully, and said cautiously, Your Majesty, there is actually one place that has not been searched.

Where? Xiao Wenxuan frowned in pain, because all his plans were disrupted because of this assassin.

East Palace. Du Heng said cautiously.

Xiao Wenxuan suddenly opened his eyes, he stared at Du Heng, then looked at Xiao Ming, and said slowly for a long time, Let's go to the East Palace with you.

Father, the crown prince is the future heir. This matter is a big deal, so let's forget it. I believe that the prince's brother will not do this.

Xiao Ming didn't expect Du Heng to mention this matter in the first place.

On the surface, however, he still has to resign. After all, this matter is very sensitive, and he doesn't want to be put on the title of a coveted prince.

The prince is my son, and you are also my son. Since you believe that the prince is innocent, why don't you do a search, let's go. Xiao Wenxuan stood up and walked towards the East Palace first.

The East Palace and the Imperial Palace are adjacent palaces. Once promoted to the prince, the prince will move into the East Palace to live.

Since then, the East Palace has been equivalent to a small imperial court.

The group entered the East Palace directly from the side hall of the palace, and when they learned that Xiao Wenxuan was coming, the prince immediately greeted him.

But when the prince saw Xiao Ming, his expression changed immediately.

The news of Xiao Ming's assassination had already reached the East Palace, which made him a little gloating, but now that Xiao Wenxuan brought Du Heng and Xiao Ming to the East Palace, the meaning was different.

Search!

Xiao Wenxuan looked cold, not to mention the assassination of Xiao Wenxuan, even the assassination of an ordinary prince was enough to make him angry, which was a provocation to his imperial power.

Du Heng replied yes, and searched the East Palace under the stunned eyes of the prince.

Royal Father, this matter has nothing to do with my son, Xiao Ming, are you framing me! The prince said angrily.

Without waiting for Xiao Ming to speak, Xiao Wenxuan said: This matter is my idea, the entire Chang'an City has been searched, why can't you search your East Palace.

The prince opened his mouth in surprise, cold sweat gradually broke out on his head, and his eyes followed Du Heng.

Knowing that the son is no better than his father, Xiao Wenxuan saw the strangeness of the prince, and his heart suddenly became half cold.

It was also at this time that the searching soldier suddenly shouted, He is a barbarian half-blood, catch him!

As this sound came out, there was a sound of swords hitting each other.

Xiao Wenxuan's expression changed greatly. He kicked the prince to the ground and cursed: You bastard! You really did this thing, you are so disappointed!

The crown prince looked at a loss, and he said eagerly: Father, this is not what I thought!