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"Kowtow to Your Majesty."

Chi Yue stabilized his mind, now is not the time for him to be anxious.

"Ah."

His Majesty hummed heavily, like a lion that would get angry at any time, the voice was a warning, there was still time to save his life, but Chi Yue couldn't leave.

His Majesty was still holding the "Nothing" card, and his knuckles turned white from exertion. Chi Yue knelt on the ground and waited for a long time before hearing His Majesty's words: "How's the investigation going?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it has been verified that the chief envoy's name is Song Wei, who served as the commander of the Guards and Infantry Division. His daughter was married to the Qin family and died of illness in the prison because of the Qin family's case. Song Wei had a grudge against His Royal Highness, so he committed the crime." This is a heinous crime."

His Majesty stared at Chi Yue condescendingly, and said in a cold voice for a long time, "Mr. Qin? 25 assassins pretended to be the Occupy Office, and now they are involving Mr. Qin? Heh! Chi Yue, is the Tiance camp useless, or you are useless?!"

The Gongsun family has a deep foundation in the court, and Concubine Zhao is not an idiot. They dared to plot to assassinate Prince Qi Xiao, so naturally they would not let His Majesty track them down easily. What's more, the sixth prince was involved in the military payment case and could not prove his innocence.

These majesties are very clear in their hearts, and he knows that what Chi Yue said just now is an explanation to him and the court. As long as your majesty nods, the matter will end here. If the Gongsun family is really brought out, is your majesty going to announce it to the world? The scandal of royal brotherhood, and then concubine Zhao died?

What's more, externally, there is Zhou Guoxi and the princess coming to marry; internally, the Gongsun family is very powerful in the army and the military department. If they are in a hurry, maybe they really dare to rebel. Chen said it was definitely not a good thing.

It was precisely because Concubine Zhao knew the situation that she dared to plan this assassination, and she bet that His Majesty would not investigate to the end, but would instead cover it up for her.

Ever since His Majesty appointed Qi Xiao as the crown prince, Concubine Zhao has had no affection for His Majesty. Even if she is angry with her, it doesn't matter even if she is given to death. Now the only princes in front of His Majesty are Lao Liu and Lao Qi. It must be her son who marries the princess, so killing Qi Xiao is imperative.

Chi Yue lowered his body and kowtowed, saying: "It's Chi Yue who is useless, please forgive me."

His Majesty was so angry that his whole body was trembling, and the anger in his heart was getting hotter and hotter, and he wished he could burn down the Chengming Hall.

Since he succeeded to the throne, no one has dared to provoke him and provoke him so fearlessly, but this time, Concubine Zhao and Qi Xiao dared? !One plotted to assassinate the prince, and the other took the opportunity to escape!How dare you play tricks on him like this? !

"Chi Yue!"

"The minister is here."

"Go and do two things for me..." Neither of these two people can get what they want!None of them can bear the thunderous wrath of the emperor!

"...obey the order."

The first thing is easy, His Majesty wants Concubine Zhao to die. Although Chi Yue never thought that one day he would have to handle such "housework" for His Majesty, but the holy order is hard to do, and what should be done must be done.

Less than an hour after Chi Yue came out of Chengming Hall, it was suddenly reported that someone in Concubine Zhao's bedroom was infected with the disease, and the Imperial Army and the Imperial Hospital immediately sealed off Concubine Zhao's bedroom.

The epidemic was so fierce that the imperial hospital was helpless. Within ten days, there were no living people in Concubine Zhao's palace, and people were also infected in other places in the palace, but no one died because of it. It was extremely strange.

In just a few days from Concubine Zhao's illness to her death, major incidents have occurred in the court. The military payment case a few years ago was uncovered and implicated the Sixth Highness. His Majesty was furious and ordered the Sixth Highness to be imprisoned. All the people who may be involved in the case are confined to their own mansions to listen to Pei Hao's interrogation at any time, including Guan Botang, Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

The prince and the courtiers were involved in this case, which involved a lot of people. Everyone knew it was a catastrophe, but they didn't expect that His Majesty would suspect the crime, and imprison them all before trial. This is no different from spanking Gongsun's ass in public, and Judging by the posture, even if Gongsun is not going to be killed, he must be disabled.

Concubine Zhao was seriously ill, and the sixth prince was imprisoned, making the seventh prince anxious like an ant on a hot pot. He entered the palace to beg to see His Majesty, knelt in front of Chengming Hall, but was dragged out of the palace directly by the imperial army.

It took less than half an hour for this news to spread throughout the Yuan capital. All the ministers in the court and the central government who wanted to discuss the marriage between Chen and Zhou shut up collectively. No one dared to speak out. It is absolutely impossible for these two people in Yuan capital now But the other sons of His Majesty rushed to the fief early in the morning. They have no power in the court, no achievements, no meritorious deeds, so why should they succeed to the crown prince?Even if His Majesty wants to call them back, can Zhou Guo agree to pick one at random and let Princess Xihe marry him?

***

The news spread quickly to Zhou Guo, and the annoying Tang Yao pulled his beard. He didn't even need to send Xing Luowei to investigate carefully, he could guess what happened.

As soon as Qi Xiao fell into the water, the Gongsun family would be unlucky, could it be more obvious?

In the past, His Majesty Chen Guo raised four princes by his side. Later, Qi Xiao was added, and now all of them are in trouble. The marriage between Xi and Princess is still pending. Some people in the court suggested that Princess Xi and Princess should take over first. Back, some people also said that the wedding date cannot be postponed, everyone seemed to be able to make decisions, which caused the emperor a headache.

But what made Tang Yao even more troublesome was that the news of Qi Xiao's disappearance was still not hidden from Tang Ling.

Tang Ling just went back to the Hou's Mansion. Naturally, only Hou Xun'an followed in the Hou's Mansion, and she didn't dare to confide a word, but before Tang Ling's carriage arrived at the gate of the Hou's Mansion, she heard seven chatters on the street. Ba Tong was talking about the untimely death of Prince Chen, and the marriage between Xi and Princess might be difficult.

"Turn around, go back."

Tang Ling didn't know how he got back to the small courtyard. His mind was blank, as if he was still sick, and his fever was confused. He only hoped that he was sick, that he had a nightmare in his sleep. He never went out, never went to the street, never heard those discussions, and Qi Xiao was fine.

Tang Ling stood in front of the flower garden. After the epiphyllum suffered from a night of wind and rain, the roots were completely destroyed. Although the gardeners tried their best to save them, the effect was minimal. Those plants that had been replanted had gradually withered and decayed , are unable to survive.

"Ye Huai."

"Son."

"Do you also know about Qi Xiao?"

Not only Ye Huai knew, but Qing Lan also knew about it. When she first found out, Qing Lan was so scared that she wandered around the room for a long time, fearing that if Tang Ling found out about it, she would get seriously ill again.

"...Young Master, the situation is unknown at the moment. Lord Hou sent someone to investigate carefully. It is true that he fell into the water and disappeared, not..."

"I see."

Tang Ling lowered her head, turned and went back to the room: "I'm fine, go and rest, let me be alone for a while."

Ye Huai followed Tang Ling to send him back to the house, and then he was locked outside the house.

He was very worried, Tang Ling's reaction was too calm.

Although Tang Ling has always had a calm and calm temperament, Tang Ling is completely different to Qi Xiao. He would throw himself into the mud just because of those epiphyllums, let alone Qi Xiao who caused the accident.

Ye Huai frowned deeply, not daring to leave the Nuan Pavilion for half a step.

Tang Ling sat by the window again, this time the window was closed tightly, and he no longer had the courage to open it.

Falling into the water and missing... Tang Ling didn't believe that something happened to Qi Xiao, anyone could have an accident, but Qi Xiao couldn't, Qi Xiao was the only one who plotted against others, how could it be his turn to plot against him? !

But it's true that Qi Xiao gets seasick, and he doesn't know how to swim. In the middle of the night, with strong winds and waves, if he really falls into the water, how can he save himself?By Zong Sheng?But Zong Sheng also disappeared together!

Tang Ling's heart seemed to be pierced by a red-hot iron rod, and it boiled before the blood flowed out. It was not only pain, but he couldn't feel anything other than pain.

It was only then that he got used to keeping Qi Xiao in his collection. Even if he could only miss him in this life and never see him again, he was willing to wait and endure silently, but why couldn't it just be this way? !

Back then, Concubine Lin only saw him once, and made the only request, hoping that Qi Xiao would be safe and happy. At that time, Tang Ling didn't answer, he didn't let Qi Xiao go, let him go back to Fuzhou, Yongcheng, and be an idle prince. .

He has done wrong since then, he is neither Qi Xiao's joy, nor can he protect him, it's all because of him, it's all his fault!

Tang Ling held Qinian in her hand, the silver hairpin grew two inches out, and the sharp blade touched his own heart.

Get it in, and he won't be in pain.

Is it too late for him to pay Qi Xiao his life?He owed it, why didn't Qi Xiao come to ask him for it back?

He held Qinian tightly, and Qi Xiao said, the hairpin is a token of love... The silver hairpin is still there, he is still there, and love is still there, but where is Qi Xiao? !

"My lord, dinner is ready, is it brought in for you?" Qing Lan's voice sounded outside the door, but there was no response from inside the room.

Qing Lan glanced at Ye Huai, and asked in a low voice, "Your Excellency, are you alright?"

Ye Huai shook his head: "I don't know."

Qing Lan glared at Ye Huai, and slowly opened the door: "My lord, I'm coming in."

When Qing Lan entered, Tang Ling sat by the window with her head lowered, as if she had been crying.

When he walked in again, he saw Tang Ling was holding the silver hairpin in his hand, and the other hand was cut by the silver hairpin at some point. There were several slender gaps on the fingertips of the palm, and the wound was still oozing blood, but Tang Ling didn't seem to be at all. unconscious.

"Master?!" Qing Lan was taken aback, and hurriedly covered Tang Ling's hand with a handkerchief, "Ye Huai! Bring me the medicine box! Hurry up!"

"Qing Lan, I'm fine, it doesn't hurt."

Qing Lan quickly checked Tang Ling's wound, it was indeed not deep, it seemed that it was just scratched a few times accidentally.

"Qing Lan, I'm fine, it doesn't hurt."

Tang Ling repeated again that he is fine and does not hurt.

"...Young Master..." Qing Lan looked at Tang Ling's red and swollen eyes and tears all over his face, he was about to cry, how could he look okay!

Qing Lan bandaged Tang Ling's wound and coaxed him to drink a bowl of hot soup before leaving the Nuan Pavilion.

Ye Huai stood guard outside and asked in a low voice, "How is your son?"

Qing Lan made a silent gesture, leaned her ears on the door and listened for a while, then pushed the door open and entered the room.

"What are you doing?"

"I put some medicine in the young master's soup, let the young master sleep for a while."

Qing Lan saw Tang Ling curled up on the bed, she must have fallen asleep, and said to Ye Huai, "I will guard the young master in the room, the silver hairpin is too dangerous, but the young master will never give it to you." I keep it.

You are unreliable again. "

"...I... hey, but if you can stay tonight, what about the future?"

"I guard the young master day and night!" Qing Lan said and shut Ye Huai out of the door.

***

Qi Xiao and Zong Sheng arrived in Shaoyang three days ago, and the journey went smoothly. When everyone was still busy fishing for the two of them in the Qin River, they had already changed their fast horses and headed straight to the Linjiang pier, where they landed Fang Jin prepared the way for them to lead them across the Taihua River by boat.

After arriving in Shaoyang, he ran into a problem, Qi Xiao couldn't see Tang Ling.

Not everyone can enter the Marquis' Mansion of Xun'an. Qi Xiao and Zong Sheng squatted outside the Marquis' Mansion for a day. After many inquiries, they found out that Tang Ling was not in the Marquis Mansion at all. Outsiders have no way of knowing where it is, let alone the population in the Hou Mansion.

Qi Xiao could only continue to squat and watch.

Tang Ling is not in the Hou's residence, but Xun Anhou is, so he will always go to see his son.

But for two days in a row, Tang Qiao went out to court, went to the government office to handle official business, returned to the mansion before nightfall, and never went to other places.

It wasn't until today, when Tang Qiao came back, that Tang Ling heard the rumors about Qi Xiao.

Tang Yao didn't even change his official uniform, so he went straight to the small courtyard in the bamboo forest, which finally allowed Qi Xiao to find the place.

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I... next chapter!I will definitely see you!My God!Must have tomorrow!