People who are overly sober are always the most painful, and the events of these days make Yu Zhao no longer dare to indulge in affection, and he endures the pain in his heart, and the pain of the wound on his back and hand is not obvious. Wiping away his tears and supporting himself to sit up, Chu Zikai carefully put on his strength, took off the cloak hanging next to him, and put it on for her.

Yu Zhao reached under the pillow with his left hand, as if he was groping for something, took out something wrapped in a silk scarf, opened it, and it turned out to be the bracelet given by Chu Zikai, which had been broken into two pieces and handed it to Chu Zikai. "It should be returned to His Highness intact, but I don't know how to take it off, yesterday the imperial doctor was anxiously medicated, and he was hanged before taking it down, and I ask His Highness to forgive me."

It was said that it was a token, but if she didn't believe it, she would naturally return it, she wanted to break it clean, and Chu Zikai's heart was like a knife. Yu Zhao saw that he didn't answer, nor did he urge, but said: "If Your Highness doesn't want it, I will throw it for Your Highness." ”

When this bracelet came out of Chu Zikai, Concubine Shu prayed for three days in front of the two gods of Fushou and begged to put it on him, saying that in this way, he could be tied up and would not be taken away by disasters.

As it grew older, the bracelet was tightened before it was removed. Later, he met Yu Zhao, and Chu Zikai also prayed that this bracelet was really spiritual and could keep Yu Zhao by his side. At this moment, Yu Zhao was bent on leaving, and the bracelet was broken, but it was the right time. Chu Zikai felt sad in his heart, and didn't accept her words, but said: "Zhaozhao, I want to go back to that bell." ”

"Thrown." Yu Zhao's tone was normal, as if he didn't care. What she valued so much that day, Chu Zikai naturally didn't believe it, and took the broken bracelet. "It's okay if it's broken, I'll fix it and send it back to you."

Since he returned it, Yu Zhao made up his mind that he would not take it back, ignored his words, and resolutely turned his head away from him. The hour was almost up, Chu Zikai still had to go to the Son of Heaven Hall to continue investigating the matter, and before leaving, he reached out to touch Yu Zhao's face, but she forcibly dodged it, his hand was in the air, he retracted it stupidly, and turned away silently.

At the moment when the door buckle was closed, Yu Zhao's tears that he had endured for a long time finally rolled down, Chu Zikai still didn't say anything, he just refused to give himself a good time, just like Ling Chi, he scraped his heart to pieces layer by layer, and he couldn't survive or die.

In the Hall of the Son of Heaven, Concubine Shen was called to sit for a day. If she hadn't proposed to change the lamp, the lamp that had been prepared for Yu Zhao would not be dangerous, and this move would be suspicious.

In the face of Emperor Yuan's inquiry, Concubine Shen was full of confidence: "The concubine is just more knowledgeable, and she recognizes that the lamp has exceeded the rules, and Concubine Chen's sister has not been in the limelight when she was scolded by the people before, and the concubine is also kind, so she will not be seized again and be criticized." ”

was kind to Yu Zhao, and he didn't believe Emperor Yuan when he said it from her mouth, but he didn't find any conclusive evidence, and Emperor Yuan couldn't do anything to her.

Not long after, Chen Nan came in a hurry, and after saluting, he bent down, feeling nervous in his heart that he didn't know why he was summoned. Emperor Yuan waited patiently for Chu Zikai to arrive, and then asked, "How is the old lady of Zhonglang's mansion lately?" ”

Although Zhonglang will Chen Nan can be regarded as a person who can speak a few words in the court, but it has definitely not reached the point of being significant, his mother was suddenly cared about by Emperor Yuan, Chen Nan was even more puzzled, and hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty is concerned, the minister is ashamed, and he has failed to fulfill his responsibility to support, and my mother has not been well since she fell seriously ill a year ago." ”

Chu Zikai asked, "Old Madam Chen's illness was caused by the death of Mrs. Yu?" ”

Hearing him mention his sister who committed a mortal sin, Chen Nan looked frightened, and hurriedly said: "Please forgive your majesty, people are not grass and trees, although Mrs. Yu has made mistakes, in the end it is her mother's flesh and blood, it is inevitable that she will be sad from her heart, and regret that she has not fulfilled her responsibility to teach, so she is sad and guilty, resulting in a sickness." ”

"I am sad in my heart, and I am afraid that I have no heart to hold a birthday banquet." Chu Zikai said as he gave the purchase list to Feng An and asked him to hand it to Chen Nan. "The 100 catties of fuel you bought for the birthday banquet, you explained to this king, where did you go?"

Although the news was blocked, it was inevitable that one or two would spread out of the palace, Chen Nan only knew that the fireworks on Chinese New Year's Eve hurt people, and now when he heard Chu Zikai ask about fuel, he quickly answered truthfully: "Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, my mother's birthday did purchase 100 catties of fuel for the purpose of fireworks and blessing lamps, but due to the death of Mrs. Yu, the birthday banquet was stopped, and the fuel was still in the Chen Mansion warehouse." ”

Emperor Yuan immediately ordered: "Feng An, go and see if it's true." ”

Feng An was ordered to take people down, Chen Nan was a little flustered, afraid of provoking suspicion, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is investigating something, the minister has always kept his duty, and asked His Majesty to thoroughly search the Chen Mansion to prove the innocence of the minister." ”

It was indeed a frank look, Emperor Yuan said: "Don't be impatient, I won't easily wronged anyone." ”

Around Emperor Yuan said this, the search house showed that the matter must be serious, and Chen Nan was still a little apprehensive in his heart. After being given to sit down, he still tensed his body, waiting for the result.

About half an hour later, the people who were sent to investigate came back in a hurry, and a group of Chen Mansion family members were also detained, and everyone knew at a glance that there must be a problem with the fuel placed in the Chen Mansion's treasury, and sure enough, they heard the leader reply: "Your Majesty, the Chen Mansion Treasury, there is no fuel that Lord Chen said." ”

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of Emperor Yuan and Chu Zikai were instantly sharp, scraping on Chen Nan, who was shocked. Chen Nan knelt down in a panic: "Please Your Majesty to investigate, the minister doesn't know why, the fuel is clearly placed in the warehouse and has never been used." ”

The Son of Heaven Hall was solemn, everyone's eyes were staring at him and not speaking, the family brought by the Chen Mansion knelt on the ground, bent over and did not dare to raise his head, seeing that the charges fell for no reason, Chen Nan was anxious, and pulled up a person and asked: "I remember that you are in charge of the entry and exit of the goods in the warehouse, where did that batch of fuel go?" Say it! ”

When the man saw the Son of Heaven for the first time, he trembled with fright, and said tremblingly: "Master, the things in the warehouse, those that are not used at a low price can be bought at a low price. ”

"Nonsense!" Chen Nan was very panicked, and he didn't care that he couldn't lose his honor in the Golden Palace, and reprimanded angrily: "The old lady never cares about the buying and selling of things in the treasury......" The words were paused, as if she remembered something, and she was shocked.

Emperor Yuan instructed: "Arrest that subordinate named Lai Da for interrogation." ”

The person who went to search the Chen Mansion immediately replied: "Back to Your Majesty, the slave originally wanted to bring it with me, but after searching all over the mansion, there was no trace of this person, I am afraid that he absconded in fear of crime." ”

In this way, the people and fuel of the Chen Mansion disappeared for no reason, and the suspicion immediately shrouded the Chen Mansion. Chu Zikai swept Chen Nan with cold eyes, he was not very impressed by this person, Zhonglang reduced the real power in his hands one by one, this position is like a chicken rib in the court, and he is indeed not a flamboyant and arrogant person on weekdays. Chu Zikai analyzed it carefully, and keenly felt that things were not so simple.

Seeing that Chen Nan's expression was not puzzled, he was all frightened and hesitant, Chu Zikai said: "Lord Chen has something to say, that batch of fuel is related to the fireworks that hurt the king, if you conceal the matter and do not report it, if it is found out by your father and the king, there will be no chance of forgiveness." ”

Chen Nan's face was even more flustered, and he still hesitated, and only said: "Please Your Highness the Crown Prince to investigate, this matter is definitely not about the minister's business......

Emperor Yuan threatened: "This matter almost cost my life!" If you don't recruit from the truth, kill the king......"

"The minister doesn't dare, the minister doesn't dare!" The word "killing the king" completely intimidated Chen Nan, and immediately took out all the doubts in his heart: "The minister is guilty, and he is brave...... Dare to speculate ......"

Seeing that he was spitting, Chu Zikai urged: "As long as it has nothing to do with you, if you have something to say, you will be forgiven." ”

Chen Nan took a deep breath and made up his mind, "The minister dares to speculate, the second prince is the concubine, and I am afraid that Yuan and Lai Da have had a relationship." ”