The protagonist chased the villain, and Tiandao screamed in anger

As Lord Xiao had said, the Emperor delayed the case of Xu Sanlang for a long time, and finally only sentenced Jiang Xiangzhi to death. As for the investigation of Lord Jiang, the government office slowed down its pace.

Lord Xu was naturally unwilling to accept this, and fearing that the matter would be delayed and something unexpected would happen, he wrote a letter to ask for an investigation as soon as possible. However, he also knew that he couldn't make too much trouble on the emperor's birthday, so he had to swallow his resentment and endure it.

After You Mu's accounts were checked, all the details were neatly presented on the Emperor's desk.

The Emperor looked at it again and again and was extremely satisfied.

Unfortunately, the prince spent half a month painstakingly preparing the accounts, and the loopholes he found were eventually traced and cleared by the newly-appointed Prince Rui.

You Mu didn't react much. He handed over the account book and went back to the East Palace to rest.

When the news reached Prince Yu, he laughed loudly in his mansion, mocking You Mu for going through so much trouble to make things easier for others. At the same time, he couldn't help but worry about whether You Heng would break away from his power and form his own faction.

However, on the surface, the relationship between the two of them is still that of brothers. When You Heng sees him every day, it is no different from before, he still greets him with a smile, which makes Prince Yu a little confused about what this man is thinking.

There is no evidence that You Heng was responsible for the incident involving Xu Sanlang, so Prince Yu cannot make a definitive statement.

However, the suspicion in my heart is growing day by day.

Seeing You Heng rising to prominence in the court and even having some courtiers trying to curry his favor with him, on the surface, his faction had already crushed the crown prince, but secretly, Prince Yu was very worried that one day most of his power would be taken away by You Heng.

This thought gradually accumulated, and when Prince Yu received the news from the Qinghe Sect, he came up with an idea and summoned You Heng.

Rather than waiting to be stabbed in the back by You Heng one day in the future, it is better to strike first.

"Royal brother, why are you calling me so anxiously?" You Heng's trip to various places to settle accounts was not going smoothly. He had just entered the court and had no one to teach him, so he ran into obstacles everywhere.

He had just returned from the area south of Kyoto. After explaining the reason to Emperor Chen, he was called to Prince Yu's mansion before he had time to change his clothes.

"I have discovered an interesting story concerning the Crown Prince. I think my brother would like to hear it." Prince Yu handed over a cup of tea. Even though he had many calculations in his mind, he still behaved like an elder brother.

"Is it related to the crown prince?" What Prince Yu knew must be something that could control the crown prince.

You Heng had just been highly regarded by the Emperor, but his lack of ability meant he was unable to do his job well. Therefore, he was eager to make achievements and achieve results.

Although he had some resentment towards Concubine Xiao because of the last incident, he had developed a habit in recent years and did not doubt what his eldest brother Prince Yu said.

"I suspect that the crown prince is privately making gunpowder." Recently, the vehicles responsible for purchasing in the Eastern Palace have been coming in and out quite frequently, and several of them have disappeared after entering the suburbs of Beijing.

Prince Yu was suspicious, so he sent someone to interrogate them. After hearing the news from the Qinghe Sect, Prince Yu learned that among the Qinghe Sect members arrested by the prince that day, there were actually several gangsters.

Yang Ciyu confirmed that several of the prisoners they robbed that day were later recaptured. One of them was a famous cannon maker in the underworld.

Gunpowder evolved from firecrackers, but it was powerful and difficult to control, and could easily injure people. If not stored properly, it would easily burn and explode. Many years ago, a disaster occurred in the palace, injuring people and almost injuring the emperor's body.

For safety reasons, the late emperor banned this item, and even the artillery workshop in the palace was demolished and was not allowed to be built again.

Given the other party's current strength, with not much military support, it is not impossible that they might go crazy and try to hurt people with these prohibited items.

If it is really a private pursuit, it is a serious crime.

"If this is true, then the Crown Prince might be abandoned by our father again..." You Heng murmured in a low voice. Although he was excited by this idea, he did not dare to show it too much in front of Prince Yu.

"Royal brother, there are not many opportunities like this. If we really delay until the crown prince takes action, you and I may not be able to get the reward from our father, and we may have worries... Time is not waiting for us..." Prince Yu encouraged You Heng to go and report.

"Heng'er, I know your concerns, but you have to know that if you want to do something, you can't look ahead and behind. It's rare that you are valued now..."

Prince Yu patted his shoulder and spoke earnestly. You Heng naturally knew that it was not easy for him to get to this point, so he was more cautious.

But after all, he has lived with Prince Yu for many years, and in his heart, he still has some support for Prince Yu.

"Jiang Xie's affairs are related to me. Father is very concerned about factional fighting. At this time, it is not appropriate for me to appear in front of him."

Seeing You Heng hesitate again, Prince Yu tried to persuade him again.

Now that things have come to this, Prince Yu has given up the opportunity. If You Heng is still unwilling, it is obvious that he has lost interest in him. He still wants to rely on Prince Yu to do things and take advantage of his momentum to gain a firm foothold in the court. In this situation, he has no choice but to agree:

"Don't worry, my brother."

In the East Palace, the Crown Prince, who had finished his official duties, suddenly had some free time, reading a history book in his study. Jiang Yaliuhou was beside him, and Lou Jian was sent to the backyard by him to have dinner with Shushu.

It was a quiet night, but suddenly it became noisy.

The heavy curtain was lifted, and Emperor Chen rushed in aggressively, kicking You Mu who was about to salute without saying a word.

"I have really indulged you too much. You have become more and more daring in doing these forbidden things, such as detaining civilians for privately making gunpowder!" After being instigated by the two princes and with the letters and evidences placed before him, the Emperor Chen thought of the fact that he had condoned the other party to drink the banned drugs, and the seeds of doubt were aroused in his heart.

The Emperor hated being used by others the most. When he discovered that the Crown Prince might be taking advantage of the leniency he had given to pursue personal gain, he instantly became furious.

"Royal brother, if you tell the truth to our father, our father has always loved you and will naturally not blame you too much." You Heng, who followed closely, added fuel to the fire.

But the fire did not start immediately.

Zuodu Wei Yancheng came to report: "Your Majesty, I did not find any detained civilians in the palace of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, nor did His Royal Highness the Prince Rui say..."

Hearing this, You Heng subconsciously refuted: "Impossible..."

The furious emperor turned his head after a few breaths, narrowed his eyes, waved his hand and called Yan Cheng closer: "What did you say?"

"Your Majesty, I have not found any prohibited items in the East Palace."

Yan Cheng spoke louder, loud enough for the people in the room to hear.

On one side, You Mu was kicked and fell to the ground, supporting himself on his palms.

Only at this moment did the emperor calm down a little and realize that he had not seen any concrete evidence, so he believed what King Rui said.

"This is the matter you filed a complaint against me..." Turning his head, Emperor Chen pointed a finger at You Heng on the side. The anger on his face subsided, but his eyes were intimidating.

It is also because Prince Rui has been too obedient recently, and has never stopped greeting people every morning and evening. Although he lacks the ability to do things, he is diligent.

The Emperor saw this and thought that although the child was a little stupid, he was also honest. He believed what the other party said.

When accused by the emperor, You Heng immediately knelt down and kowtowed, unwilling to defend himself: "...I am your son, but...the purchase list of the Eastern Palace does have a gap, this is a fact...Father...you are well aware."

"Third brother, I know who asked you to come and sue me. Regardless of where you got the purchase list of the Eastern Palace, if you want to find out the truth, you might as well come and ask me directly. Why bother causing my father to worry?"

Seeing You Mu speaking, Emperor Chen turned his head and saw that the kick was quite fierce, so he softened his tone a little: "Tell me, did you take any forbidden items privately?"

The prince knelt on the ground, straightened his waist, and knelt towards the Emperor Chen: "Father, please forgive me. I did hide something. But if it is the forbidden thing that Third Prince said, I cannot bear the responsibility."

Emperor Chen was confused by these words and was a little more patient than before: "Stand up and talk."

"Please, father, follow me to the courtyard." You Mu stood up and pointed to the dark outside.

Emperor Chen didn't understand what was going on. Seeing You Mu walk out of the room first, he followed him.