The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Xie Qiheng's heart sank. What he heard was not what he heard. Miss Shangguan, was she telling the truth?

Shangguan Haitong was calm and composed.

There is no evidence, so you can make up whatever you want. If others can do it, they can do it too.

Xie Chengming's eyes darkened: "Father, such an important matter cannot be decided rashly. Summon the person and ask him the truth."

The emperor winked.

Yao Buwei immediately sent someone to announce the decree.

Things are happening one after another today. How long has it been since we had peace and quiet?

Shangguan Kui's mind went blank, and he just wanted to leave as soon as possible. Is there nothing else for him to do now? Can he leave now?

Everyone waited.

As time went by, the emperor became more and more impatient: "Why hasn't he come back yet?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the eunuch who was there to announce the decree came in and knelt down: "Your Majesty, Deputy General Jia committed suicide out of fear of punishment. When I arrived, he had already drawn his sword and cut his throat. There is a letter on the table, please take a look, Your Majesty."

Yao Buwei received the letter and presented it to him.

The emperor unfolded it and saw that it was a blood-written letter, admitting the crime and committing suicide in repentance.

Another dead case with no evidence.

Zhu Changji lowered his eyes, the wound on his arm stinging slightly. Jia Kong, his good brother...

Before Zhu Changji entered the city, he led his men to set an ambush.

By the time Jia Kong realized it, it was too late: "I treated you as a good brother, but you actually wanted to kill me."

Hearing this, Zhu Changji smiled: "Good brother? You really made a fool of me from beginning to end. You embezzled military pay and passed information to the higher-ups. People are selfish, I don't care about these. I just want to ask you, why did you harm my sister?"

"I didn't know until I checked. It turned out that you were the one who brought the commander to see my sister. If you don't like her, just tell me directly. There's no need to push her into the fire pit. Don't say that everything was forced by me. Do you remember that it was you who kept saying that you wanted to marry her?"

Jia Kong was surrounded and stopped pretending: "People want to move up, she is not worthy of me. I consider our past relationship and find her a good home. What's wrong with that? The commander is rich and powerful. Being his woman will bring you wealth and honor, and you won't have to worry about the rest of your life. Why are you dissatisfied?"

Zhu Changji finally recognized the so-called good brother. He was blind to think that it was a good destination for his sister.

"That's right. People tend to go to higher places. If you meet someone blocking your way, just get rid of him." Zhu Changji acted decisively.

Jia Kong was no match for the crowd who surrounded him.

Zhu Changji slit his neck without mercy, cleaned up the scene and left the blood letter.

What is the saying that those who are clean are clean, and those who do not fight or compete will only be swallowed up. This is the capital, the center of power.

From the moment people appeared, the drama of fighting continued. The winner is the king, and the loser is the bandit.

There is no evidence after death...Xie Chengming gritted his teeth secretly.

The murder was done cleanly and efficiently, leaving no chance for recovery.

At this moment, the prince came hurriedly and presented an arrow: "Father, I was assassinated this morning. This is the murder weapon."

Yao Buwei brought it immediately.

When the emperor saw the arrow, his eyes turned cold: "Can you see the thief clearly?"

"No. The other party attacked very quickly and retreated immediately after failing to hit him. Please let your Majesty take charge." The prince looked aggrieved.

In fact, he was very happy, this was a good opportunity that had come to him. He ruled out the suspicion, and the one who made the move must be...

The emperor glanced at the third and fourth sons.

The two brothers were startled and immediately lowered their heads.

Xie Qiheng was angry and annoyed. The weapon incident was a thing of the past. Now it was brought up again. He could guess who it was.

The emperor was furious: "Investigate, investigate thoroughly! The thieves are rampant under the emperor's feet! Strike them with all your strength, and leave no one alive!"

Everyone bowed their heads, not daring to breathe. It was a time of trouble.

The evidence against Jia Kong was conclusive, and the emperor ordered a search of his property.

The soldiers should not be treated harshly, so the Ministry of Revenue was ordered to issue pensions. Zhu Changji thanked him and once again strengthened patrols around the area.

The affairs of the third prince and the fourth prince could not be sorted out, so they were ordered to go home and reflect on their mistakes.

The Shangguan father and daughter were wronged, so they were comforted and sent home.

After dealing with all this, the emperor leaned back in his chair with a headache.

Yao Buwei gently massaged his master's temples: "Your Majesty, the dragon's health is the most important. Drink some calming soup."

The emperor waved his hand: "Has Nangong Qi sent any news? How is the matter being handled?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. No news is good news." Yao Buwei sighed inwardly.

What's going on every day?

The group left the palace. Xie Qiheng and Shangguan Haitong looked at each other and left.

An empty yard.

As soon as Shangguan Haitong entered the yard, a knife was placed on his neck.

She was not afraid at all and looked into the room: "Fourth Prince, I am just returning the favor. Why bother?"

Xie Qiheng lost his usual leisurely demeanor. He walked to the door with his hands behind his back and said coldly, "Ms. Shangguan, you have fooled me around, and yet you still dare to come here? I really admire your courage. Aren't you afraid that the knife on your neck will really kill you?"

Shangguan Haitong's lips curled slightly: "If you kill me, can Your Highness get back what you have lost? I am loyal to you, but Your Highness must test me. If I don't protect myself, how can I stand here and talk to Your Highness? Your Highness is impatient and made a wrong judgment."

The beautiful face was as vicious as a snake or scorpion, and Xie Qiheng really wanted to kill it with a knife.

You can, but you can't.

Too much loss will do more harm than good.

He raised his hand: "Let her in. Miss Shangguan, you'd better find a way to save the situation today."

The icy blade was sheathed, and Shangguan Haitong lifted her skirt and walked into the house.

She stood far away at the door and did not come forward to sit down: "I want to ask, who gave Your Highness the idea? The plague cannot be controlled, and it cannot be used as a weapon to seize power. This move was too bad, which led to the current situation. It is cruel and vicious, but there is no mercy or morality."

Xie Qiheng raised his eyes, unwilling to answer.

Shangguan Haitong did not force it, and continued with his own opinion: "Fourth Prince, the people are the most important thing for a monarch. If this thing is really done, it will be a hidden danger no matter what. Once it is exposed, have you ever thought about the public outrage and complaints? Will your position be stable?"

Xie Qiheng felt a little regretful for drinking tea as wine. This was indeed inappropriate and he was a little hasty.

The risk is high, but the reward is high.

Unfortunately, it didn’t work…

Shangguan Haitong bowed and said, "That's all I have to say. I hope Your Highness will think twice."

After she finished speaking, she turned and left. Who was the person behind the Fourth Prince who came up with this vicious idea?

The Fourth Prince's Mansion.

Xie Qiheng came back in a bad mood and was about to go to the study to calm down.

The maid saluted: "Your Highness, the seventh lady from the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion has arrived. She is talking in the princess' room."

Yong'an Marquis Mansion...

Xie Qiheng frowned and said, "I am busy, so I won't go to visit you."

Having said that, he did not even turn back to the study.

The princess's courtyard.

The maid reported everything.

Li Danxiu was a little unhappy: "Your Highness, if you don't want to come, then don't come. Take away all the prepared dishes."

"Second sister, if His Highness doesn't come, you can go over. How can you just admit defeat like this?" Li Sirong hugged her sister's arm and acted coquettishly.

The Fourth Prince didn't come, it seems that the matter has not been accomplished. Yes, if it had been accomplished, it wouldn't be so quiet outside.

Li Danxiu waved her hand: "Forget it, I won't bother Your Highness. You and I haven't seen each other for a long time, so we should get together."

"Second sister is right." The smile on Li Sirong's face did not reach her eyes.