Rebirth, guarding the mute at the tip of my heart

The fourth prince's face turned cold. He was in no mood to play dumb with the second prince. He said directly, "Just take your time to investigate here. I will not accompany you any more!"

He knew that his performance yesterday was too bad and had aroused his father's suspicion, otherwise his father would not have handed the case over to his second brother who had always been at odds with him.

He really wanted to do something to show his loyalty and restore his image in his father's heart, but his father was not here now, and the second brother was testing him relentlessly.

Rather than accidentally saying something wrong and being caught by the second brother, he might as well go back home first, find a way to deal with the remaining people involved, and then go to his grandfather to discuss what to do next...

However, before the Fourth Prince could walk out of the hall, he was stopped by the guards at the door.

The fourth prince was immediately furious and turned to look at the second prince: "Second brother, what do you mean by this?"

However, the Second Prince just said calmly: "Fourth brother, don't you know yet? Father has sealed the entire palace today and issued a death order. No one can step out of the palace until the matter is investigated thoroughly."

The Fourth Prince's face changed. He wondered when his father had issued the order, and why his second brother knew everything but he knew nothing...

Just when the Fourth Prince was getting nervous, the Second Prince had already walked up to him step by step. He could no longer suppress the ambition and pride on his face, and said with a smile:

"Fourth brother, guess where the emperor's imperial guards are now? Is it your residence, or... the residence of Wei Daxueshi?"

"..." The Fourth Prince clenched his fists. He became extremely panicked when he thought that his father's men might have broken into his house.

Although he had dealt with everything that could be dealt with after returning home last night, he believed that his grandfather would never leave any evidence that could lead to death, but what if?

If anything were to be discovered, he would be completely finished!

The fourth prince became more and more panicked and frightened the more he thought about it. However, when he saw his second brother looking like he was waiting to pull his pigtails, he became furious and said to him angrily:

"Since Father wants to conduct a thorough investigation, why would he only investigate me? I have nothing to be ashamed of, but my second brother is so confident. Can you really guarantee that your family is innocent?"

They are all brothers, so who knows who? He just doesn't believe that his second brother's house is really clean!

The second prince sneered: "It seems that the fourth brother really won't cry until he sees the coffin. I originally thought that if you confess now, I, as your elder brother, can help you plead for mercy. Since you are so stubborn, let's just wait and see!"

When the Second Prince first heard that his father was going to send people to search the residences of the princes and adults, he was naturally a little panicked, but he did not have the courage to assassinate the emperor now, and many things were done very covertly. The most he had in his house were visiting cards from a few ministers.

Although there is suspicion of making friends with ministers, my father has always been tolerant and will not be too harsh on these things. Besides, he is not the only prince who has close contacts with ministers in private!

The eldest, the third, the fourth, no one can escape!

The law does not punish everyone, and these small things seem too insignificant compared to the crime of treason.

Therefore, the Second Prince was not worried at all at this moment. If he could take this opportunity to completely get rid of the Fourth Prince, who was his biggest worry, then what would it matter if he was scolded and punished a little? It was worth it, it was totally worth it!

It's a pity that the second prince had good intentions, but he didn't know how big a "surprise" his in-laws would bring him in the near future...

The Fourth Prince could not stand his smug look, and turned away with a sullen face. When the guards tried to stop him again, he could not help but shout angrily:

"Father only forbade us to leave the palace, but he didn't tell me not to leave this hall, right? I just wanted to go see Mother. After what happened today, I'm worried that she was frightened. Is this not okay?!"

Several guards looked at each other, and finally a leader came out, bowed respectfully to the Fourth Prince and said, "Fourth Prince, I will escort you there."

It is said to be escort, but in fact it means custody.

The Fourth Prince: "..."

"It just so happens that I am also a little worried about my mother, so why not go with you, my fourth brother?" The Second Prince had some idea in mind, and seemed to have set his sights on the Fourth Prince. He also gave an order to the officials who stayed here to handle the case:

"I'll leave these two women to you. They have been sleeping with their husbands for so many years, it's impossible that they didn't find any flaws. Interrogate them carefully and don't miss any details." He would not miss any chance to trick the fourth brother.

"Yes."

The Fourth Prince: “…” How come this guy is like a dog-skin plaster and can’t be shaken off? ! !

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The dispute in the outer hall had no impact on Xie Ze and Jiang Xin. They were now taking the fireworks that the eunuchs had found for them, finding a secluded place, and preparing to fulfill their agreement from yesterday.

Originally, the cold palace was the quietest place in the entire palace. However, the emperor made such a big noise today that the concubines in the harem were ordered to return to their own palaces. The usually bustling imperial garden became a quiet place.

It was just convenient for them to have a tryst, and they didn't have to travel so far. Besides, the scenery of the Imperial Garden was much better than that of the Cold Palace.

It's a pity that neither Xie Ze nor Jiang Xin were the kind of people who appreciated flowers and plants, and it was cold in winter, so after walking for a while they went to the river with the fireworks prepared by the eunuch.

Xie Ze lit the fire stick, asked Jiang Xin to move away, and then lit the fireworks himself. He then quickly ran to Ashin, held Ashin's hand, lowered his head slightly, looked at his face intently, and said softly, "Look up."

As soon as he finished speaking, the moment Jiang Xin looked up, gunpowder shot out from the tube and instantly bloomed into fireworks all over the sky.

"So beautiful..." Jiang Xin nodded, muttering absentmindedly.

Looking at the joy and happiness on Jiang Xin's face, Xie Ze couldn't help but turn his head and gently kiss the corner of his mouth.

At this time, the Fourth Prince and the Second Prince, who were worried about the assassination and racking their brains for the throne, happened to pass by the back garden and saw these two leisurely guys at a glance: "..."