Steel Dynasty - Chapter 389

[Chapter 389 The incident in the East Palace]

PS: There are two more chapters coming soon.

“Go through it smoothly?”

There were only two people in the main hall, Xiao Zhen and Xiao Ming. Faced with Xiao Zhen’s words, Xiao Ming couldn’t help but frown.

“That’s right, when my seventh brother comes to Chang’an this time, I will take the initiative to confess to my father about the Dutch. My father will definitely be furious by then, and I hope that my seventh brother can put in a good word for me. “

Xiao Ming couldn’t help laughing when he heard this, “Third brother is indeed the third brother. Before I can raise any objections, the third brother will take the initiative to confess to my father. It seems that the third brother has guessed that I will reveal this matter in the court. .”

At this point, Xiao Ming finally figured out Xiao Zhen’s purpose.

Since the Cao family transferred part of their property to Qingzhou, the King of Chu probably knew that the Cao family had told Xiao Ming about the Dutch, so he discussed the matter with Xiao Zhen.

At this time, Xiao Zhen also learned that someone wanted to assassinate Xiao Ming, so such a scene was staged in front of the palace gate.

If Xiao Ming is dead, he naturally doesn’t have anything to worry about. If Xiao Ming is not dead, he can trade this matter with Xiao Ming in order to prevent Xiao Ming from taking the initiative to file a lawsuit.

Otherwise, once Xiao Wenxuan learns about this, he will definitely be very dissatisfied with the King of Chu, and even think that the King of Chu is planning to rebel. His throne will be in doubt from now on, and he will even lose Xiao Wenxuan’s favor.

Xiao Zhen had a bitter smile on his face, “Isn’t it? The Cao family visited the seventh brother more than once, and even supported the seventh brother’s Northern Expedition. I don’t believe that Cao Zhengyang didn’t tell you about the Dutch.”

“I don’t need to tell the Cao family that I know everything .”

Chu, my fleet not only met the Dutch, but also the British.” Xiao Ming said lightly.

Xiao Zhen looked at Xiao Ming in surprise again. He could no longer see through Xiao Ming’s true identity.

After a pause, Xiao Ming said: “Let me tell you the clues you know. I will speak for you in front of my father.”

After receiving Xiao Ming’s promise, Xiao Zhen sighed, “So far, it seems that only the East Palace has no clues.” Let’s search.”

“Prince?” Xiao Ming’s heart sank.

“I didn’t tell you this. I only know that the prince has a hobby, which is to pretend to be a barbarian to have fun in the East Palace. Therefore, he always likes to collect bastards with barbarian blood.” Xiao Zhen smiled softly, “I only learned about this secret recently. “

Rolling his eyes, Xiao Ming stood up. He could no longer get any clues from Xiao Zhen, so he could only start from the East Palace.

But the prince is the crown prince, so Du Heng did not dare to lead people to search the East Palace this time. After all, no one dared to go without Xiao Wenxuan’s order.

“In that case, I will go to meet my father to search the East Palace now.” Xiao Ming said loudly.

Xiao Zhen also stood up and said hurriedly: “I don’t know about this. I hope my seventh brother will not mention me anymore.”

Xiao Ming nodded, ignored Xiao Zhen, and left Xiao Zhen’s palace. .

Looking at Xiao Ming’s leaving figure, a sneer appeared on Xiao Zhen’s lips. At this moment, a person walked out of the corner, it was Li Zhong, the Minister of Household Affairs.

“Your Highness, this trick of killing two birds with one stone is really clever.” Li Zhong said with a smile.

“Uncle, you rewarded me. It was just a little trick. Now Xiao Ming is favored by his father. If the father learns that the prince did this, he will definitely strengthen his determination to abolish the crown prince, because it will be difficult to appease Xiao Ming without abolishing the prince.”

Li Zhong smiled and said: “What’s even better is that Xiao Ming can still be used by us to prevaricate the Dutch issue.”

Xiao Zhen laughed, but his expression changed and he suddenly said: “But this matter is really Did the prince do it? I always feel that this matter is not that simple.”

“It doesn’t matter whether the prince did it or not. As long as the assassin is found in the East Palace, the prince’s position will not be saved,” Li Zhong said.

Xiao Zhen nodded slowly.

Outside the door, Xiao Ming returned to the palace with his guards.

He won’t believe everything Xiao Zhen says, but he also believes that Xiao Zhen won’t joke with him about the Dutch. Now Xiao Zhen’s words are the only clue.

When he arrived at the palace, Xiao Ming went straight to the imperial study, where he met Du Heng.

“Ming’er, the military guards on the left and right searched Chang’an City, but they couldn’t find any traces of the assassins.” Xiao Wenxuan said to Xiao Ming with a headache.

Du Heng looked at Xiao Ming carefully and said cautiously: “Your Majesty, there is actually one place that has not been searched.”

“Where?” Xiao Wenxuan rubbed his brows in pain. Because of this assassin incident, all his plans were ruined. Messy.

“East Palace.” Du Heng said cautiously.

Xiao Wenxuan opened his eyes suddenly. He stared at Du Heng, then looked at Xiao Ming, and said slowly for a long time: “I will go to the East Palace with you.”

“Father, the prince is the future prince. “Since the matter is serious, let’s forget about it. I believe that the prince brother will not do this.”

Xiao Ming didn’t expect Du Heng to mention this matter first, so it saves him.

But on the surface, he still had to decline. After all, this matter was very sensitive, and he didn’t want to be known as someone who coveted the crown prince’s position.

“The prince is my son, and you are also my son. Since you believe that the prince is innocent, there is no harm in searching him. Let’s go.” Xiao Wenxuan stood up and walked towards the East Palace first.

The East Palace and the Imperial Palace are adjacent palaces. Once promoted to crown prince, the prince will move into the East Palace.

Since then, the East Palace has been equivalent to a small imperial court.

The group of people entered the East Palace directly from the side hall of the palace. When they learned that Xiao Wenxuan was coming, the prince immediately greeted them.

But when the prince saw Xiao Ming, his expression immediately changed.

The news of Xiao Ming’s assassination had already reached the East Palace, which made him feel a little gloating, but now that Xiao Wenxuan brought Du Heng and Xiao Ming to the East Palace, the meaning was different.

“Search!”

Xiao Wenxuan looked cold. Not to mention assassinating Xiao Wenxuan, even assassinating an ordinary prince would be enough to make him angry. This was a provocation to his imperial power.

Du Heng responded yes and started searching the East Palace under the stunned look in the prince’s eyes.

“Father, this matter has nothing to do with my son. Xiao Ming, are you framing me?” the prince said angrily.

Before Xiao Ming could speak, Xiao Wenxuan said: “This matter was my idea. The entire city of Chang’an has been searched, why can’t you search your East Palace?”

The prince opened his mouth in surprise, cold sweat gradually appeared on his head, and his eyes Also following Du Heng around.

There is no better son than a father. Xiao Wenxuan saw the strangeness in the prince’s eyes, and his heart suddenly went cold.

At this time, the searching soldiers suddenly shouted, “He is a barbarian hybrid, catch him!”

As this voice came out, there was a sound of weapons striking each other.

Xiao Wenxuan’s expression changed drastically. He kicked the prince to the ground and cursed: “Asshole! You really did this. You let me down so much!”

The prince looked confused and said eagerly: ” Father, this is not what you think!”

(End of this chapter)