Hu Sanhai and Fang Jingliang rushed in only to see the corpse of the assassin on the ground, the prince's hand hanging by his side was already red with blood, trembling uncontrollably, and there was a hand-long knife on that arm.

"The minion is going to get a doctor." Hu Sanhai bowed, and hurriedly turned around and walked out.

"Your Highness, your subordinates are guilty." Fang Jingliang knelt down. The prince only picked his eyelids: "Deal with it." ”

He bowed his head and immediately found someone to remove the body.

The prince's injuries were bandaged, and Hu Sanhai led the doctor out.

Fang Jingliang walked up to him, frowned and said, "Your Highness, before we arrived in Yingzhou, we were assassinated several times in a row, do you want to send more people?" ”

"Not necessarily." The prince shook his head, "This visit to the five states in the eastern border is to investigate the corruption case of the Ministry of Households, these people want to kill me to save my life, no matter how many people are sent, it is useless." ”

Fang Jingliang frowned. The prince smiled soothingly: "Let them come, if they don't move, they don't know where to start." ”

There was a deep calculation in his eyes. The corruption case in the household department and the eastern border will be his most advantageous bargaining chip.

When they arrived at Shun'an City, Yingzhou, Zhou Cheng and Fu Yin went to the city gate to greet the prince.

"Minister Yingzhou Prefecture Cheng Qianxun, welcome His Royal Highness the Prince."

"Chen Shun'an Mansion Yin Lubing, welcome His Royal Highness the Prince."

The prince sat in the carriage, only revealing a plain white hand, raising the curtains, and his voice was gentle and cold: "Excuse me." ”

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the government office, and Hu Sanhai bowed down and waited in front of the car, stretching out his hand. The carriage door opened, and the man who came out was tall and jade-like. He wore a black dark pattern brocade robe with gold thread embroidered edges, which was full of luxury.

His hand was on Hu Sanhai's arm and he slowly stepped out of the carriage.

Zhou Cheng and Fu Yin bent down to worship, and the ministers behind him also bowed their bodies and did not dare to raise their heads.

The prince's eyes swept over their backs, and his thin lips hooked a casual smile: "It's all exempt." ”

Qian Xun raised his body, looked at his Zhu Hua Wushuang face, smiled flatteringly, and his white and chubby face was folded: "Your Highness, please." ”

The main hall of the government is clean and bright, and the prince is seated.

Lu Bing immediately hugged him and said: "Your Highness's arrival really makes the minister's small mansion shine." ”

"Lord Lu is polite. Lone was pushed to this position, and it was really helpless, this time the eastern tour still relied on your lords. He smiled faintly, his gaze humble and submissive.

Qian Xun and Lu Bing were very frightened and hurriedly bowed down. Qian Xun said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's words are really tormenting the ministers, and it is an honor for the ministers to do things for His Highness." ”

At noon, Qian Xun held a large table banquet, and the delicacies of the mountains and seas were dazzling. In addition to Qian Xun and Lu Bing, there were also two beautiful girls.

The prince's eyes swept away, and Fang Jingliang asked with a smile: "Who are these two girls?" ”

"Oh yo, it's abrupt." Qian Xun pointed to the girl in a purple dress on the left and said, "This is the little girl Rousheng." ”

Lu Bing pointed to the girl on the right and said, "This is the little girl Jing Dye." ”

Fang Jingliang raised his eyebrows and chuckled lightly. The prince just nodded, acquiescing to their sharing of the table. The two adults glanced at each other, and Qian Xun raised his wine glass towards the prince and Fang Jingliang: "Your Highness, Lord Fang, I will give you a glass below." ”

With a glass of wine, he glanced at the two girls. They stood up one after another, walked over with a wine jug in their hands and poured wine for the prince, Hu Sanhai took a step forward and took the wine jug next to the prince and poured the wine.

The two girls were stunned, and Hu Sanhai poured Fang Jingliang again. He raised his head and grinned: "The servants serve your lords, and they don't dare to bother the two girls. ”

Lord Qian glanced at the prince's indifferent expression, and rubbed his hands awkwardly: "There is a waiter in Laonei." ”

Wang Taifu stepped on the dusk and came to Yuyang, and the sky was staggered with crimson purple. The spring breeze in Yuyang is steep, and when the sun completely sets, it will be as cold as late autumn.

Yun Zhao waited at the gate of the barracks early, saw Taifu get out of the car, smiled and bowed down: "Meet Taifu." ”

"Little Hou Ye's gift, Wang can't stand it." Taifu laughed and teased her.

Yun Zhao raised his head and said, "Taifu is used to laughing at me." They looked at each other and smiled, and Yun Zhao stretched out his hand to the inside: "Taifu, please come in." ”

The main camp of the Yuyang Army was stationed in the city, and Yun Zhao bought the original mansion of Yin and expanded it, which was much more comfortable than the camp tent.

The meal had already been set up in the middle hall, and Yun Zhao sat down with the Taifu.

"Yuyang is not as good as Handan, but this roasted mutton is definitely much better than that of Handan Restaurant."

Taifu smiled: "Master Hou has a heart." ”

Yun Zhao scratched his head: "Taifu, I'm still used to you calling me Yun Zhao." ”

Taifu laughed twice and nodded: "Okay, Yun Zhao is still the same Yun Zhao, it hasn't changed at all." ”

"Mr. taught me that keeping the original heart is as eternal as the moon."

He nodded: "The Linfeng Sect is good." ”

"Is he okay, sir?"

"He's very nice, we often play chess together, and he misses you too."

Yun Zhao smiled, she also missed her husband. She sandwiched a piece of mutton for Taifu, but Taifu was not in a hurry to eat it.

"I'm here this time for His Royal Highness the Prince."

"Your Highness?"

Taifu put away his smiling face and said solemnly: "Your Highness was ordered to tour the east for the purpose of the corruption case of the household department. ”

"I've been away from Beijing for a long time, so please tell me in detail."

"In February, when he died violently at home, he left a confession that he had embezzled more than 600,000 taels of silver and 3,000 taels of gold, all of which were hidden in the garden pond."

Yun Zhao's eyes were shocked.

This letter was reported to His Majesty by the Criminal Department, and His Majesty ordered an investigation, and indeed the stolen money was found in his house, and many correspondence was found. Officials in various localities offered bribes, household departments embezzled, and all kinds of crimes were too numerous to mention. Two years ago, when the southern border was flooded, the imperial court allocated 470,000 taels, from which he embezzled as much as 130,000 yuan. ”

Taifu looked angry when he said it.

"There are many officials involved in this case, and the relationship is complicated. The five states in the east are particularly important, and the prince personally went to the east to find out the facts of the case, which is tantamount to going deep into the tiger's den. ”

"The five states in the east have always been stable, but the clan power is intertwined." Yun Zhao frowned, "How could Your Majesty let the crown prince go?" ”

Taifu glanced at her and remained silent. Yun Zhao suddenly said: "What does Taifu want me to do?" ”

"I came here to inspect the southern border under the entrustment of His Majesty, and secondly, I have selfish intentions, please help Your Highness."

Yun Zhao stared at him. His eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to Wang Yanshu, and he has been tempered by officialdom for a long time, and he is not as pure as Wang Yanshu. She had been taught in front of Taifu and knew his temperament well.

Although the crown prince is now established, several princes are still competing. Participating in party struggles with such a clear attitude is by no means too many.

"Taifu said that he would never participate in the party and government, and today, his mind can be changed?"

"Entering the court as an official, serving the king and the people, this heart has never changed." Taifu laughed, without the slightest reservation, "Yun Zhao, Your Highness will be Mingjun." ”

It was a great reversal for such words to be spread, and Yun Zhao knew that Taifu was at heart to heart with her at this moment.

"How can Taifu let me help?"

"To the East."

Yun Zhao smiled, revealing a depth different from her age: "Taifu, I am now the commander of the first army, and it is a crime of rebellion to leave my post without permission." ”

Taifu poured himself a glass of wine and drank it all. His clear eyes stared at Yun Zhao's face, remembering what Linfeng had said to him a long time ago.

Yun Zhao is different from the people next to her, she has a soft and kind heart, but she is wrapped in the hardest and sharpest shell.

"With Yun Zhao's ability, there must be a way to get the best of both worlds." Tai Fu smiled lightly, "I don't think Lin Feng and I will believe in the wrong person." ”

The prince stayed in Shun'an for ten days and did not mention anything about the investigation. With two girls as his company, he almost traveled all over the good mountains and rivers near Shun'an, and his life was not leisurely.

It was raining lightly today, and he was originally scheduled to go to the lake, but the prince thought the rain was heavy, so he was exempted.

He stood under the porch, his hands in his hands. Qian Rousheng walked over slowly with a cup of hot tea. She wore a dark purple dress with green lotus flowers on the hem of the skirt, which bloomed with her steps.

She was born beautiful, with a graceful posture and a willow in the wind.

"Your Highness." She bent her knees, "When it rains, it's always a little cold, please warm up with a cup of hot tea." ”

The prince glanced at her.

"Don't wear this dress anymore." His voice was indifferent, devoid of the warmth of the past. Qian Rousheng was stunned for a moment, and her eyes reddened slightly: "Yes, Rousheng annoys His Highness, and he deserves death." ”

He didn't like this kind of delicateness, so he didn't make a sound. What I thought in my mind was: this kind of color has always been the woman's favorite. It's just that she always wears a long coat with a corset, a jade belt, and dresses as a man.

Ah Zhao, I miss you so much.

The prince's eyebrows swept a layer of warmth. Qian Rousheng raised her eyes to look at him, caught his expression, and said with a light smile: "Whatever color Your Highness likes, Rousheng will wear it for Your Highness." ”

He glanced over. The woman's eyes are full of affection, and she can't tell the truth from the false. He smiled lightly: "Lone likes black." ”

At night, the courtyard where the prince was located was silent. Hu Sanhai and Fang Jingliang were in his room, and there were no candles in the dark.

"Your Highness, Qian Xun and Lu Bing's subordinates have found out that they have a close relationship with Wu Anhou. One-third of the officials in Yingzhou and Qingzhou were promoted by Wu Anhou. ”

Hu Sanhai said: "News from Yanzhou, yesterday the eldest son of Yi'an Hou fell and was trampled to death while racing with others, and the old marquis couldn't afford to be sick. ”

The prince's voice was very soft: "Well, have all the clues been completed?" ”

"Yes."

Fang Jingliang had to admire the prince's scheming. The five states in the east are almost controlled by the Marquis of Wu'an, the Marquis of Yi'an, and the Marquis of Duliu, and it is even more difficult to thoroughly investigate the corruption case. But now he has started with a human life.

Yi'an Hou is old and has a son, and he is very favored. Now that the spearhead is directed at Wu Anhou, he will definitely not let it go easily.

He turned his head to look at the prince. The prince's face was not clear in the darkness, but he could feel his gaze, as dark as the night.

Early the next morning, the prince invited Miss Qian to have breakfast together. She wore a long raven-colored dress to hide her soft and delicate beauty.

"Your Highness, Wan An."

Hu Sanhai scratched her dress, looked at her master again, and was silent.

Seeing her dressed, the prince raised his eyebrows and smiled lightly: "Miss Qian, please take a seat." ”

They had breakfast together and went for a walk in the garden.

"Your Highness, do you want to go to the lake today?"

The prince smiled and bowed: "Walking with Miss Qian, I am naturally willing." ”

Qian Rousheng smiled shyly.

"Sanhai, go and arrange."

"Minions, let's do it."

Qian Rousheng followed him. The prince suddenly asked: "Miss Qian is such a beauty, have you ever been married?" ”

She showed a delicate shyness, lowered her head and said, "No." Before seeing His Royal Highness, Rou Sheng had never been lucky enough to meet someone destined. ”

The prince naturally understood what she meant. He stopped and stared deeply at Miss Qian, his gaze looking extremely affectionate.

Qian Rousheng raised her head and crashed into his eyes, surprised and delighted.

"Lonely, may I ask if the girl is willing to enter the East Palace?"