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The second prince was assassinated on a trip and fell into a coma. Xiao Zhijin, the servant of the official department, was slightly injured in protecting the second prince. Emperor Hongzhi was furious when he learned of the incident, and ordered a thorough investigation.

Assassinating the prince is a felony, Dali Siqing did not dare to neglect after receiving the order, and immediately sent several people to investigate the matter.

If Zhu Qiming dared to attack, he would naturally have a way to prevent Dali Temple from finding out. Besides, the assassination site was in Yanhe Pond, where there were mostly waterways, so there was no trace left.

The Minister of Dali Temple went to investigate along the waterway, and found a few messy footprints not far away. From the depth of the footprints, it is not difficult to see that these people are by no means idle.Dali Temple Minister did not dare to hide it, wrote a memorial and presented it to Emperor Hongzhi, and then sent someone to continue to investigate.

After a few days, the Minister of Dali Temple did not find anything, but Zhu Qiming looked at the vacant seat in the court hall and felt so angry that his lungs hurt.None of the people he sent survived, it can be seen that there are many experts around Mo Yichi, if this is the case, then he must be unscathed, such a complaint is nothing more than trying to make things big so that people can find him.

What Zhu Qiming did to Mo Yanchi in the past three years was considered a petty affair, so Emperor Hongzhi didn't care much about it. Now that Mo Yanchi was bedridden, Emperor Hongzhi was the first to think that it was Zhu Qiming who did it, so he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in him .

After the court, Emperor Hongzhi was reviewing the memorial in the imperial study, and Eunuch Li came in to report that Zhu Qiming had come to pay his respects.

Emperor Hongzhi frowned, and his tone was rather displeased: "Tell him that I don't see anyone, go to Concubine Jing to pay her respects."

"Yes." Eunuch Li went out and told Zhu Qiming exactly what Emperor Hongzhi had said.

Zhu Qiming blushed and turned pale, smiled forcedly at Eunuch Li, and said, "Okay, then I will come back later."

"Your Highness, let's go."

Eunuch Li sent Zhu Qiming away, and as soon as he entered the room, he heard Emperor Hongzhi sigh, "What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

"What Ming'er did this time disappointed me." Emperor Hongzhi sighed.

Eunuch Li smiled apologetically and said, "The Minister of Dali Temple hasn't found anything yet, maybe this matter has nothing to do with the First Prince."

"Maybe, it's good not to see him, let him stop arrogance and dryness, and learn more about how to govern the country." Emperor Hongzhi said.

"Yes, the eldest prince can understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts." Eunuch Li said.

Seeing Emperor Hongzhi's sad face, Eunuch Li went out and ordered someone to change him to refreshment tea. Before the door was closed, there was another sigh from the roof.

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Zhu Qiming couldn't see Emperor Hongzhi, so he naturally went to see Concubine Jing.

Concubine Jing happened to be eating, so she called her servants to add more bowls and chopsticks, and asked Zhu Qiming to eat together.

Zhu Qiming was overwhelmed by the flattery, and the haze in his heart was swept away. Not to mention Gong Jianfu, when he lived in the palace when he was young, he seldom had meals with Concubine Jing.

"Ming'er, your actions have been a bit reckless recently." Concubine Jing said flatly.

Zhu Qiming paused his hands, and said: "Yes, I originally thought that Wei Ling would not protect Xiao Zhijin like this, but I still failed."

Concubine Jing's attitude has changed a lot since she let Mo Yan enter the court late. Although she is still indifferent, she will not punish him lightly.

"General Wei Ling's whereabouts are unpredictable, Mo Yanchi is protected by him, so it's not easy to succeed." Concubine Jing said.

"It's because I'm impatient. Someone told me about the Yanhe Pond, so I wanted to fight." Zhu Qiming said.

That person never showed up, but he helped him twice, obviously it was friend rather than enemy.

Concubine Jing was slightly surprised, and asked, "Who is the other party?"

"I also know that the last time I sent a letter saying that Master Wei Ling is in the suburbs, this time I borrowed two elite soldiers from my son." With that said, Zhu Qiming took out the letter from his sleeve and handed it to Jing Concubine.

Concubine Jing caught a glimpse of the writing on the letter, and grabbed the letter abruptly, not even noticing that the chopsticks had fallen.She opened the letter with trembling hands. The handwriting and lines clearly belonged to Prince Yan.

"Mother, what's wrong with this letter?"

Zhu Qiming's words brought back Concubine Jing's spirit. Concubine Jing looked up at Zhu Qiming and said, "It's okay. Since someone is helping you, you should treat him with courtesy. The most urgent thing is the throne."

I thought I would be scolded by Concubine Jing for not being cautious enough, but she actually acquiesced, which was unexpected.

Zhu Qiming smiled coyly, and said, "Yes, my son has his own measure."

"You will definitely be suspected about Mo Yanchi's assassination. In the next few days, calm down, read more poems and books, and don't act too much." Concubine Jing picked up a piece of meat and put it in Zhu Qiming's bowl.

Zhu Qiming was flattered and thanked repeatedly.

The two had a good dinner, and seeing that the palace was about to be locked, Zhu Qiming got up and left the palace.

There were not many people on the street at night, the carriage drove fast, and soon arrived at the First Prince's Mansion. The guards outside the mansion waited for him to get off the carriage, and said, "Your Highness, Qin Huilan is here."

Zhu Qiming frowned, and walked into the Prince's Mansion.

Qin Huilan obviously waited for a long time, fidgeting and pacing in the front hall.Some time ago, he took the initiative to ask Ying to find Liu Qi, and tried to persuade him, but he was actually a coward, no matter what kind of promise he made, Liu Qi refused them one by one, causing him to rush back and forth without saying anything, and things would not work out. It will also disappoint Zhu Qiming.

With his back on his back, seeing Zhu Qiming returning to the mansion, he hastily confessed his guilt: "The minister failed His Highness's expectations, so Liu Qi doesn't know how to flatter him, so he didn't want to be loyal to His Highness, and was willing to be exiled."

The failure was expected, Zhu Qiming didn't show much dissatisfaction, he raised his hand to help him up, and gave him a seat.

Qin Huilan was panicked, how could he dare to sit down? Seeing this, Zhu Qiming said: "This matter is not easy. Even if Liu Qi feels resentful, he dare not agree rashly. After all, Mo Yanchi is not the same now. If you are not careful, you will lose your life."

"But do you want to watch the second prince go up and down?" Qin Huilan said.He doesn't care about Mo Yanchi's situation, it's just that Xiao Zhijin is attached to him, Mo Yanchi is good, Xiao Zhijin is not much different, and compared to Xiao Zhijin, he is obviously full of talents, but he is still busy in the Imperial Academy Inaction is really exasperating.

Zhu Qiming glanced at him and said, "A lot of Liu Qis won't be a big deal. You don't need to get involved in this matter. There is a vacancy in the Ministry of Industry recently. The king will arrange you in a few days later. The place can use you."

The seats of the ministers of the Ministry of Industry and the Minister of the Ministry of Industry were secure, and the vacant positions must be idle jobs the size of sesame seeds, but it was better than staying in the Imperial Academy. Qin Huilan did not dare to say more, and stood up to thank him.

He just bowed his knees to salute, and the guards outside came in to announce that Jiang Wan had come.

Zhu Qiming didn't care to ask Qin Huilan to get up, and said, "Please."

Jiang Wan has been with Xiao Zhijuan for several years, and she can know many things from her, so Zhu Qiming naturally dare not neglect her.

Jiang Wan followed behind the servant, her eyebrows were downcast, she caught a glimpse of Qin Huilan, a trace of sarcasm flashed in her eyes, she cupped her hands and saluted: "I hope your highness will forgive me for visiting late at night."

"Your Majesty Jiang, please take a seat." Zhu Qiming smiled and said to Qin Huilan, "Go back home."

"Yes." Qin Huilan got up, and looked at Jiang Wan as if nothing had happened. Originally, he wanted to say hello in a fake manner, but what he didn't want to meet was a pair of eyes full of sarcasm.

Qin Huilan was proud and arrogant. He was already resentful and dissatisfied because of being suppressed by Jiang Wan. Now that she despised him so much, it made him feel ashamed and annoyed. He didn't care about Zhu Qiming's presence, so he glared Then he left.

What Jiang Wan wanted was this effect. Seeing Qin Huilan throwing her sleeves away, she sighed, "Brother Qin still doesn't like my minister."

What happened to Qin Huilan and Jiang Wan on the way to the exam is not a secret. Zhu Qiming knew after a little inquiring that the two were at odds, but now they are loyal to him. Qin Huilan really does not take himself back for acting like this thing.Zhu Qiming was dissatisfied, and commented: "Narrow-minded, it is difficult to take on big things. Mr. Jiang doesn't need to pay attention to him."

"Yes. In fact, I can understand Brother Qin. He is full of great ambitions but doing nothing in the Imperial Academy. He must feel a little wronged." Jiang Wan raised her eyes to see Zhu Qiming's expression, and seeing that he was indifferent, she continued: "How about your Highness Brother Qin handed it over to the minister, and the minister decided to find him an important position."

Jiang Wan is frank and frank, and it is surprising that she can even find a job for someone who was at odds with her in the past.Zhu Qiming said: "You are willing to help him?"

"Your Highness, what are you talking about? Now that Brother Qin and your minister are His Highness' counselors together, do you still remember those petty fights in the past?" Jiang Wan laughed, drinking tea as if nothing had happened.

Zhu Qiming was dubious: "What kind of official position do you plan to find for him?"

"Now that the official department has become the second prince's world, it's better to find Brother Qin a doctor in the official department. Firstly, Brother Qin's wish comes true, and secondly, Brother Qin can keep an eye on him and frustrate the second prince's spirit." Jiang Wan said.

Zhu Qiming frowned when he heard the words, and said: "The official department is controlled by him, so it is not easy to install people."

"Your Highness, to be honest, I saved Xiao Zhijin's life when I made friends with Xiao Zhijin before. Now I think it's not difficult to change positions with him. In this way, Chen and Xiao Zhijin are cleared up." .” Jiang Wan said.

The reason why she mentioned Xiao Zhijin was to make Zhu Qiming completely believe in herself.If he keeps silent about Xiao Zhijin, it will make him feel that the two still have a connection.Expose it by yourself, so as not to be criticized in the future.

Zhu Qiming looked at Jiang Wan quite inquisitively, nodded after hesitating a few times and said: "Alright, then I will leave this matter to you first, and I will tell Qin Huilan about it."

"Yes, thank you for your trust, Your Highness," Jiang Wan said.

"Speaking of which, what is the so-called Master Jiang coming late at night?" Zhu Qiming said.

Only then did Jiang Wan remember what Xiao Zhijin had just sent in the letter, and she said with embarrassment: "I came here this time to borrow some money from Your Highness."

"Oh?" Zhu Qiming was a little surprised, and said, "What's wrong with Mr. Jiang?"

Jiang Wan got up and knelt down, her eyes flickering, "Your Highness, I came from a poor family, and my parents died at home. I didn't even have the money to go to Beijing for the exam. Fortunately, the people in the village cared about me and helped me, so I have today. I heard that there was a locust plague in Wangxiangtai, so I wanted to ask someone to bring some money there, and I would like to repay you."

Jiang Wan is a person who knows how to repay her kindness.

Zhu Qiming said with a smile: "What is the king supposed to do? Get up now. Tomorrow, the king will report back to the emperor and ask the emperor to send someone to manage it."