217. Homicide
"Your Majesty! There was a murder case in the Prime Minister's mansion, involving the prince, no matter what, he had to be examined before he could block the mouths of the people! If you hope to calm the people, I am afraid that it will be difficult to convince the public! β
The person who spoke was Xu Zhi'an, the teacher of the Son of Heaven, although his official position was not as good as that of the prime minister, he also had a great say in the court. Even Zhang Xiaotian has to give him a few thin noodles.
"Lord Xu's words are very true, minister, second."
Zhang Xiaotian echoed Xu Zhi'an, which made the ministers of the DPRK and China look sideways. Although the emperor sat upright, this court had already been controlled by Zhang Xiaotian for a third of the time.
The rest are either clear streams or have already stood in power.
"Since this incident happened in the Prime Minister's Mansion and is deeply involved with the second prince, I naturally will not reveal it." The emperor swept the few princes below the pestle, his face was indifferent, and he couldn't see his joy or anger, "The death of the prime minister's wife, I will definitely give the prime minister an explanation." β
Yes, Qin Fengyi arranged for the people in the Prime Minister's Mansion to cooperate with Chu Ci's people to attack the Prime Minister's wife Liu, and then blame the second prince.
In this way, even if Zhang Xiaotian has no feelings for his wife, even if it is just a political marriage, once it involves the royal heir, Zhang Xiaotian has to take care of it.
Although the emperor said that he listened to him and believed him, he would never let his children go. This is also one of the reasons why the princes have been fighting for so many years, but no one has been killed.
In other words, there is also Zhang Xiaotian's handwriting, after all, once the crown prince is decided, or once one of the princes stands out, it is not beneficial for him to suppress the other princes.
Only the chaotic court and the chaotic royal family can allow Zhang Xiaotian to control more forces in the fastest and safest way, until it is enough to cover the sky with one hand and reach above 10,000 people without having to grovel to others.
"Minister, Emperor Xie!"
Zhang Xiaotian said respectfully, but a hint of fierceness flashed in his eyes when he lowered his head.
Who made the move, Zhang Xiaotian couldn't be sure.
Although he knew that he was probably inseparable from Qin Fengyi, all the evidence had nothing to do with Qin Fengyi. As for the second prince, Zhang Xiaotian has always felt that the second prince is too unruly and difficult to control.
If it weren't for the need for the second prince to restrain the eldest prince so that he could be better used by him, Zhang Xiaotian would have already taken action against the second prince, and would never tolerate the second prince jumping to this day.
Of course, although Zhang Xiaotian can deal with the second prince, if the second prince is really lost, he is also destined to make a lot of use and pay a little price to succeed.
And now the person Zhang Xiaotian wants to deal with more is the Hou Mansion.
"It is rare for the son of the world to go to court, is it to repay him with something important?"
The emperor naturally would not ignore Qin Fengyi, who suddenly went to court.
Although the Hou Mansion is now in decline, it is far inferior to some officials who hold military power, but the title is here, and Qin Fengyi's official position is not low.
"Back to the emperor, the minister does have something important to report." Qin Fengyi stepped out of the ranks, bowed his hand, and his attitude was respectful, "It is related to the assassination of His Royal Highness the Third Prince before." β
As soon as these words came out, the emperor's face changed suddenly.
"Say."
The emperor's face was gloomy and his tone was stiff.
Although he didn't pay much attention to Chu Ci, no matter what, Chu Ci was his son. Moreover, he is also the most worry-free and reassuring son.
"It's related to someone in Kyochu." Qin Fengyi was neither humble nor arrogant, the afterglow swept over Chu Ci, his face was calm and abnormal, "The clue is only in Beijing, and it is Yichen who asks to see him today, and he only wants to report it truthfully." β
When he heard this, the emperor's face became a little heavier.
I thought that today's matter was only the murder of the prime minister's wife Liu, and it was still tricky, but I didn't want Qin Fengyi to say that he had a clue to the assassination of the three princes-59 Library
As a result, the emperor also felt a little headache.
"Any more specific clues?" Chu Ci's face was a little unkind, and there was a little more anger in his eyebrows, "Although this prince has always been domineering, he has never done anything intolerable, even if he calculates everything, no one should regard this prince as a thorn in his side!" β
The resentment that Chu Ci said also made the emperor's eyes sink slightly.
He was right, although Chu Ci was arrogant, he never hurt the lives of others. As for the officials of the DPRK and China, they will hurt their faces at most, and in the face of those children of the family, the daughters of the official family can be regarded as advancing and retreating.
Even if it is occasionally offended, it is at most annoying, and it will never reach the point where people risk his life at the risk of punishing the nine clans.
In this way, only a few people have this motive.
- The Prince.
"His Royal Highness the Third Prince doesn't need to be excited, since this matter has been reported to the Holy Lord, the Holy One will have his own decision."
Qin Fengyi's attitude towards Chu Ci is still not salty or light, and a clear-eyed person can see that he looks down on Chu Ci a little, if it weren't for the emperor sitting high, I'm afraid that Qin Fengyi's attitude will be more careless.
Such a scene also convinces people that Qin Fengyi, the prince of the Hou Mansion, is indifferent and arrogant, and these remarks are really true.
"Since you already have Duanrui in this matter, I will give it to you to investigate with full authority." The emperor's tone still didn't fluctuate, but there was a lot of anger brewing in his eyes, "If anyone dares to stop it, give you the right to cut it first and then play!" β
"Minister, Commander!"
Qin Fengyi listened to the emperor's words and immediately responded.
When he went to court this time, all he wanted was such a sentence.
If you want to go to Zhou Yunxi, you will have to pass through Zhang Xiaotian's hands, and now Zhang Xiaotian and the eldest prince are getting closer, I am afraid that the eldest prince will also stop it at that time.
This is also one of the reasons why Qin Fengyi was willing to negotiate with Chu Ci and let him stop Zhang Xiaotian.
Wang Jin has nothing to do with this matter, and Zhang Xiaotian is naturally too. But Wang Jin's rank is far inferior to Zhang Xiaotian, and he will definitely not be able to let Zhang Xiaotian be bitten down at that time.
Of course, even if he can't make Zhang Xiaotian dirty his clothes, he can still make his shoes wet.
"Resignation." Seeing that Qin Fengyi should respond, the emperor didn't say anything more, and instead changed Chu Ci, "Since this matter is closely related to you, you will investigate it with the prince, and the mastermind behind it will be at your disposal." β
"Thank you, father!"
Chu Ci was overjoyed when he said this, like a child who didn't know how to hide his emotions. This appearance also made the emperor sigh lightly, and he didn't know what to think.
It is also said that the emperor tolerated an arrogant and unaccomplished prince jumping in the court, even if he poked out the basket, he was not overly harsh, and his favor was a little clear.
Although it is based on the fact that Chu Ci has no intention of competing for the throne, this little favor is enough for Chu Ci to do a lot of things.
Lawlessness, for example.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness has been victimized by traitors before, if you are with the ministers this time, the ministers will bearβ"
"No problem." The emperor waved his hand as he spoke, and glanced at the eunuch beside him, "Give the third prince a sword." β
"Yes."
The eunuch was a little stunned, but he did not disobey, and he did not have the courage to disobey.
But after a while, the eunuch took a sword hilt and carved a silver dragon, and the long sword with the scabbard wrapped around the golden dragon was presented to Chu Ci with both hands!