Chapter 71: The Prince is grounded
As far as the eye can see, they are all victims.
At this moment, under the leadership of Shang Yunqian, the black pressure knelt down for a large time.
You don't have to count, Twilight Xiu Dye also knows, here, where will there be only two hundred people?
"What about those who died? Where are they? ”
Twilight almost couldn't stand still, and staggered out of the carriage with the help of the waiter, his expression panicked, and a feeling of fear kept coming from the bottom of his heart.
The bad premonition in my heart is also getting stronger and stronger.
However, things were arranged by him, how could something go wrong, he didn't believe it, he didn't believe it!
"Hand over all the dead."
Hearing Twilight's words, the victims were surprised, and the corners of Shang Yun's shallow lips hooked slightly. The first to reply, "The dead? What deceased? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said again, why can't I understand it? ”
The girl not far away knelt on the ground, her back straight, and her eyes were a little delicate.
After months of not seeing each other, she grew more and more iconic.
The melon seed's small face is more and more charming and moving, the big apricot eyes are shining, she kneels between the crowd, her temperament, but it is completely different from the surroundings, she is always so outstanding, outstanding that as long as you take a look in the crowd, you can be the first to find her.
However, it was not in contrast to her face at all, and what she said made Twilight Xiuran very annoying.
"There are only disaster victims here, and we have not seen any dead people. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not in the wrong place? ”
Hearing this, everyone's faces changed greatly, but the discussion kept ringing.
The officials who followed behind Du Xiuran frowned in unison.
All of them are objects of neutrality between the DPRK and China.
The reason why the emperor asked them to come here was also because they were the most upright and would not favor anyone.
More importantly, the emperor still trusts Twilight Xiuran in this matter, and he also thinks that he should be able to handle it.
Although it was more than he expected, it should not be missed again.
"My lord, I didn't notice anything unusual around."
Hearing this, Twilight Xiuran turned her head and looked at Shang Yunqian again, she seemed to be smiling, with a touch of mockery on the corner of her lips.
Twilight's heart suddenly became chaotic.
At this time, he stepped forward, and then brought up the news of the investigation, and said, "The little one did not smell any blood, nor did he see the dead in any tent. After a pause, he continued, "And...... Master Chitose has already counted the number of people, and there is no one less who is recorded......"
Hearing this, Jing Zhaoyin suddenly exhaled, he is the parent official of this imperial city, and there are no dead people at the moment, so he is naturally the best.
Just as he wanted to open his mouth and say something reassuring, Twilight Xiuran was already furious, "There are no dead people? How can there be no dead people? ”
"You must have missed it, come here, check it for this palace."
"Even if you dig three feet into the ground, you must find the body for me."
Twilight's sudden reaction cast a shadow of doubt in everyone's hearts.
For now, it's proven to be fine.
But why did Twilight Xiu Ran still insist that someone was dead?
As the crown prince, after hearing that there were no casualties, his reaction was not to be relieved, but to be angry......
This......
While everyone was pondering, Qin Muhan's faint voice remembered, "Why did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince insist that there were dead people here, could it be that there is something unspeakable in this?" ”
Qin Muhan narrowed his narrow eyes, but Twilight Xiuran calmed down after these words.
Even though he was anxious, he didn't dare to say anything more.
"This palace is just too anxious, why should you think too much about nine thousand years old?"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's words are abnormal, which is really confusing."
"It's my duty to care about the victims, why, isn't it that the nine thousand years old are hiding some secrets here, yes, not to let the palace search?"
Listening to the conversation between the two, the surrounding crowd did not dare to come out.
The deep sense of oppression kept coming, and everyone only felt that it was difficult to breathe.
"Before, in the Jinluan Palace, it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who insisted that more than 200 people had died here, but just now, he said that he would find it after digging three feet into the ground, and now, he accused him of not letting His Highness search ......" Qin Muhan paused, and then continued, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is so anxious, what are you looking for?" Isn't it this suburb, what else can not be done besides the disaster victims? ”
Hearing this, some of the bold victims were the first to be dissatisfied, they were disaster victims, and they were also five big and three rough croppers, but they were not stupid.
At this moment, listening to the conversation between the two, I also understood something somewhat.
Although the person in front of him is the crown prince, what he did was really chilling.
"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, what do you mean by this? We are so good, why should we curse us? ”
"That's it, what does Your Highness mean by that? Our hometown was destroyed, and we stumbled all the way to this imperial city, and the wives and children at home are only half left, so why do you still curse me? ”
"His Highness is not happy if there are no dead people at the moment, don't you really want me to wait until all of them die here, and His Highness will be satisfied?"
One sentence seems to instantly arouse the resentment in everyone's hearts, and at this moment, when the topic is raised, it is no longer controllable.
The sounds of whining and questioning quickly spread throughout the suburbs like a flood beast.
Twilight's face turned pale, a scene he had never seen before.
The crowd behind him tried to comfort him, but ......
Their voices, in front of hundreds of people, that is, the gap between ants and elephants, how can they be heard.
So, after a few comforts, several officials also stopped.
Rather than comforting, the victims' words have caused them to reflect.
yes, what did they come all the way here for?
It's not because the Imperial City is at the foot of the Son of Heaven and is the safest place in everyone's minds.
But what did they get when they got here?
First of all, they were disgusted and driven away by various nobles, and when they were about to lose their hold, it was the nine thousand years old who gave them a temporary place to live, but this was not a long-term solution after all......
They want to go home.
What they want, is stability.
Instead of this kind of dark, relying on alms to get by.
However, even if it is just such a day, they may still fall victim to the struggle for power......
What do these people know?
How innocent are they?
They are just people who have fled, so why should they bear these things for no reason?
The conversation between Qin Muhan and Dusk Xiuran, they had already listened to it.
Combined with the previous events, it is more or less possible to guess.
This matter must be inseparable from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
It's just that......
Things seem to have gone wrong, which is why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is so angry.
Just thinking like this, in everyone's hearts, they are already dissatisfied with the twilight cultivation.
"Shut up." Finally, after a lot of noise, Twilight Xiuran couldn't bear it.
He is the crown prince, their heaven.
But now, instead of seeing the slightest respect in these untouchables, he had to face such fierce questioning.
Question, on what basis are they?
Even, while questioning, some bold untouchables actually kept approaching, trying to pull at him.
It's just a bunch of inconsequential pariahs.
He wants to kill them, and he needs to give them a reason?
Twilight's patience was eventually exhausted.
"Whoever speaks again, the palace will drag him out and cut him down."
Twilight Xiu Ran was very loud and successfully bluffed everyone.
The victims' eyes widened one by one, as if they had not thought of anything.
They just expressed the bitterness in their hearts, but they were about to be killed?
I want to endure it, but in this case, how can I endure it.
Some of the children and women, under the twilight Xiuran's intimidation, actually cried.
At first, it was just a whimpering convulsion, but this drive was a butterfly effect.
More and more people began to cry.
During these days, they have suffered enough grievances.
Their loyal country did not protect them, and instead of complaining, they chose to forgive.
I came here just to seek peace of mind.
But I didn't expect to finally meet the legendary prince, the future monarch, who actually ...... That's the attitude.
First he cursed them, and now he wants to cut them down.
The future monarch is like this, call them, how can they see hope?
Not only the people, but also several accompanying officials were also shocked by Dusk Xiuran's words.
Jing Zhaoyin was the first to be angry, and in order to avoid causing greater turmoil, he had to speak hurriedly, "Your Highness." ”
Just a salute, so that Twilight Xiuran came back to his senses slightly.
Thinking back on everything just now, I finally realized that my words and deeds were excessive.
No matter what he thinks in his heart, he should never leave a handle in front of the ministers and the people.
Under the worried eyes of the attendant beside him, Twilight Xiuran hurriedly spoke, but his voice was much gentler.
"Bengong Fang is also too excited, yes, there was a mistake in his words."
Although it seems to be an apology, his attitude is still high.
"Please also understand that this palace is not the kind of person who kills innocents indiscriminately, it's just ......" The words changed, and the ruthlessness in Du Xiuran's eyes was clear at a glance, "This palace is here, there is something important to do, and please don't stop me from doing things because of personal feelings, otherwise ......"
Half threatening and half explaining, it really made everyone dare not speak.
The sobs grew quieter and quieter.
Gradually, the surroundings became completely quiet.
The woods of Nuoda are only the chirping of birds and the shadows of people coming and going.
Can......
The search has been going on for a long time, and no news has yet arrived.
Jing Zhaoyin's people also checked the population again, and at this moment, they were whispering quietly, listening to it, and there was no difference with Fang Cai.
Jing Zhaoyin's eyes were calm, and he didn't publicize the matter, but just waved his hand to let the man stand back temporarily.
An old face stared at Twilight Xiuran for a while.
In the eyes, obscure.
Finally, after a long wait, a team of Royal Foresters hurriedly arrived.
"Your Highness, nine thousand years old, all the lords, there is a discovery."
Hearing this, Twilight's face finally stretched a little.
Even if only one person died, it would be human life.
As long as something happens, Qin Muhan will not be able to be alone.
He spoke eagerly, "What discovery?" ”
There was a hint of expectation and surprise in Twilight Xiuran's eyes, although he was suppressed as much as possible, who was not an old fox in the audience?
Thinking about the previous events, everyone's hearts became deeper and deeper.
"This ......"
The leader of the Imperial Forest Army frowned slightly, and his eyes quickly glanced at Qin Muhan, who had a faint expression and did not see the slightest abnormality.
It's as if everything is under his control.
"Say it quickly."
The leader came back to his senses and said quickly, "I found a lot of people in black a hundred meters away, and after talking, they have already explained that those are all Tsing Yi guards under Master Chitose. ”
Jing Zhaoyin had already spoken quickly, "Tsing Yi Wei? Chitose-sama, I wonder why this Tsing Yi Wei appeared in this suburb? ”
Qin Muhan's expression was faint, and he said, "In order to prevent people with bad intentions from doing unscrupulous things to the victims, I specially sent people to guard the surroundings to protect the safety of everyone. They have been there since the first day of the disaster's arrival, and they take turns to protect them. Never give anyone who has a heart to take advantage of it. ”
When he said this, Qin Muhan looked as if he had no intention, his eyes swept over the twilight cultivation, and there was deep meaning in his eyes,
"Yes, yes, we've all seen those adults in blue clothes, and when they're busy, they will help us cook on the fire and take care of the sick with us."
Hearing the answer of the victims, Jing Zhaoyin's face softened, and it seemed that things were not what he thought.
At the very least, Chitose-sama is really protecting these people.
In his heart, he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe for Qin Muhan.
Thinking like this, Jing Zhaoyin sneered at Qin Muhan slightly, and this move touched Twilight Xiu Dye again.
"And then, what else did you find?"
The hand hanging at his side was pinched by him, and the joints creaked.
"Also found ......" The leader of the Royal Forest Army kept looking at Twilight Xiuran, and beads of sweat continued to fall on his forehead.
"If you find something, say it, is this the style of your Imperial Forest Army? Do you want this palace to go back and inform your father of your performance? ”
Hearing this, he didn't bother anymore, he straightened his waist and waved his hand to the forest, "Brothers, come out." ”
With his call, several people were escorted out by the Tsing Yi guards.
The moment he saw a few people, Twilight Xiu's face instantly turned pale.
He didn't know all of them, but he knew one or two of them.
These are the people he sent to carry out the mission.
But at this moment, they were all caught.
So, there's nothing wrong with what you're looking for.
Disaster victims, it's really okay.
It's him who has trouble......
It was also at this moment that he finally understood what the leader of the Royal Forest Army Fang Cai meant.
But if he is wise, do not say things that provoke him.
He will not take these people out easily.
At that time, there will be room for manoeuvre, but for now, it is too late.
"What's going on?"
Qin Muhan's voice sounded with some doubts.
It was as if I had just learned about it.
"Lord Qiqi, last night we were patrolling the surroundings as usual, and suddenly found that these people were sneakily approaching, and they came after them, and found that they were trying to poison the water source and trying to kill the people."
As soon as these words came out, everyone panicked.
A timid girl beside Shang Yunqian hid her head directly in Shang Yunqian's arms.
It's horrible.
The Imperial City, it's really terrifying.
It's like someone will die at any moment.
At any time, you will offend people who should not be offended.
"After interrogation, they have confessed, they are all members of the prince, last night, at the behest of the prince, they came to assassinate most of the victims, and ......"
Qin Muhan's voice was slightly deep, not angry and arrogant, "And what? ”
At this moment, his eyes are still pitch black, as if the mountain rain is coming, which makes people's hearts feel stuffy.
"They said that these victims were settled by you, and if something happened to them here, your lord would not be able to escape the punishment."
The implication is to kill people and kill people, and then frame them.
Everyone was in an uproar, and they never thought that the prince of a dignified country would do such a rebellious thing.
"You fart."
Twilight Xiuran's face turned red, his neck seemed to be thickened, he was dressed roughly, his eyes were blood-red, and he was waiting viciously for the Tsing Yi guard who spoke, "You lie, this palace is the crown prince, how could you do such a thing?" ”
Swept by his vicious eyes, the Tsing Yi guard was not flustered at all.
"This is the result of the interrogation of the subordinates, if you don't believe it, you can interrogate it again, I will wait, and we will wait for it to be circulated at any time."
"It must be you who are secretly colluding and trying to frame this palace, and this palace has never done such a thing."
Immediately, Du Xiuran stared at the people in the Prince's Mansion who were trembling on the ground, "Who are you, you dare to frame this prince like this, today, this prince will definitely break your corpses into thousands of pieces, crush your bones and scatter ashes." ”
Saying this, Twilight Xiuran couldn't hold back any longer, and pulled out the sword on the waist of one of the guards, and slashed at the people on the ground.
Qin Muhan's eyes were cold, his figure flashed, and in the next moment, Du Xiuran's body was firmly intercepted, and the sword also stopped an inch away from the person on the ground.
The man rolled his eyes and fainted.
Underneath him, he was already wet.
"The merits, I believe that Jing Zhaoyin will find out soon, if this matter really has nothing to do with His Royal Highness the Prince, I believe that Jing Zhaoyin will return His Royal Highness the Prince's innocence, even so, why should His Highness be so excited?"
While the two were pulling, Jing Zhaoyin's people had already quickly stepped forward and transferred several people on the ground.
"What Chitose-sama said is that the old minister will definitely find out about this matter."
It's just that in a blink of an eye, there is no turning point, and Du Xiu stared at Qin Muhan deadly, half silent.
Qin Muhan didn't have the heart to spend it with him.
He retracted his hand, and by inertia, Twilight leaned forward for a moment before he could stand still.
look, a little embarrassed.
Qin Muhan said lightly, "Today, because of everyone's arrival, the victims have been frightened, right now, if it's okay, please take the first step." ”
Everyone looked embarrassed, but they really left obediently.
Jing Zhaoyin stood in front of him and waved at Qin Muhan again, "My lord, won't you go back with me and the others?" ”
"I still need to stay to appease everyone, please ask Jing Zhaoyin to take the first step."
"Yes."
"In order to avoid accidents, I asked the Tsing Yi guards to escort the adults back."
Jing Zhaoyin's square face, which had not changed for thousands of years, finally showed a trace of emotion, "So, thank you for being nine thousand years old." ”
Qin Muhan raised his hand and patted Jing Zhaoyin on the shoulder, "If it is late, there will be changes, and please ask the adults to fight quickly." ”
Jing Zhaoyin's face tightened, and he bowed respectfully, "The old minister retreated." ”
The convoy came and went fast.
It's just a moment, and it's a complete departure.
Shang Yunqian was still comforting everyone, and everyone returned to the tent one after another.
Qin Muhan looked at the petite body that was constantly busy in the crowd, and his face finally showed a hint of relief.
Sensing his gaze, Shang Yunqian also looked sideways.
The eyes of the two looked at each other from afar across the crowd.
Immediately, they looked at each other and smiled.
Ten thousand years at a glance.
This matter quickly came to an end, and the evidence was conclusive, and Twilight Xiuran couldn't hide if he wanted to.
Upon learning of the outcome, the emperor was furious.
When the twilight repair was imprisoned in the East Palace.
And Qin Muhan, because he protected the victims in time, and afterwards, he also made proper arrangements, and did not let the suburbs spread, and at the same time protected the royal face while protecting the victims, so that those rights that were previously withdrawn from his hands were returned to his hands again in just one day.
At this wind-like speed, everyone was stunned.
Meanwhile.
Zhang Shuo, the martial champion who was rumored to have died halfway through, had secretly sent part of the investigation results to the palace.
Although the letter only mentioned the cause of the incident, it had already made the emperor furious.
Zhang Shuo said that the course of the incident and the relevant evidence are already under investigation, and the results will be available in a few days, and he is worried that there will be an accident on the way.
Looking at this news, the emperor gritted his teeth in anger, and the scroll was pinched in his hand by the emperor.
The things in front of the case were all swept away by the old emperor.
Instantly, the entire imperial study was tinkling.
"Li Wenhai!"
"One by one, they are all so uncompetitive to me, the prince is like this, and so are the ministers I trust the most."
At this moment, a eunuch came outside, "The concubine asks to see you." ”
As soon as he thought that most of Li Wenhai's rights were given to him because of Li Guifei, the emperor was angry.
The concubine is used to the harem, and she is also beautiful, so he always loves her in every way.
I never thought that their Li family would repay him in such a way.
The emperor waved his hand, "No." ”
Immediately, he said to the old eunuch on the side, "Pass the order, this year's draft is advanced." ”
The eunuch's eyebrows jumped slightly, "Your Majesty, this is ......"
The emperor's eyes flickered, "The harem, it's time to add some fresh blood." ”
"Minions, let's do it."
"In addition, always pay attention to Shangshu Mansion, and if there is any movement, return immediately."
And at this moment, not long after Shang Yunyan came out of the palace, she no longer had the arrogance she had in the past.
Recently, my aunt has been begging to see the emperor but can't get her wish.
The mother has also been locked up and never released.
She walked back to the carriage in despair, her face pale.
Occasionally, I heard people in the house talking, saying that her good days were coming to an end.
She...... Very angry.
But without the support of the eldest lady, her position as the eldest lady is also in jeopardy.
I wanted to get angry but couldn't, for fear that those subordinates would chew on the root of Shang Zhan's tongue again, so that Shang Zhan would also be disappointed in her.
But in fact, where does Shang Zhan have time to take care of her?
Right now, the third aunt's condition has just improved, and Shang Zhan runs there every day like a little baby, delicious and fun......
Those things that used to belong only to her are now all in Shang Yunfei's hands.
Nails, embedded in the flesh.
There was blood coming out of it.
The pain brought Shang Yunyan back to his senses.
Yes, she can't give up on herself, things haven't gotten to the worst yet.
Didn't my aunt tell her to go see my uncle?
Thinking of this, Shang Yunyan instantly came back to his senses, "Go to the best pharmacy in the Imperial City." ”
She was going to pick up some supplements and send them to her uncle herself.
Thinking that he was about to meet that high-ranking and powerful uncle, a smile finally appeared in Shang Yunyan's eyes.