Emperor Qingming said, "The envoys you brought to the old home are unable to do anything, and they said nothing will happen."

Zhao Chengyuan sat down calmly, as if he didn't know that there were countless masters ambushing him in the palace.

He smiled and said, "It is precisely because the envoy of the old hospital said this that I am sure that the prince will be fine. Since he has the ability to block the imperial doctor's treatment, he will naturally have the ability to wake up. Brother Emperor, just wait."

Emperor Qingming rubbed his jade finger, "What if he can't wake up?"

Zhao Chengyuan smiled and said, "Isn't my brother already here? I'll capture him without any help. One life is worth one."

Emperor Qingming stood up and walked to Zhao Chengyuan, looking at him condescendingly, "You really didn't make any arrangements?"

"Not really."

Emperor Qingming's eyes narrowed dangerously.

Zhao Chengyuan took out two talismans from his purse and said with a smile, "Brother Chen went to Ling'an Temple and asked Master Qingde for two peace talismans. One is for the prince, and the other is for himself to keep safe."

Emperor Qingming held a peace talisman in his hand. It was light and airy. He did not believe that his seventh brother would place his fortune and life on this talisman.

He originally thought that Prince Cheng would encounter obstacles when he went to invite Zhao Chengyuan. Zhao Chengyuan was helpless about the prince's condition and knew that he was in doom, so he would not dare to give it a try.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Chengyuan really only brought two guards and followed him into the palace without any resistance.

He asked, "Seventh brother, are you really not afraid of death?"

"Of course I am afraid of death." Zhao Chengyuan said with a smile, "It's just that I am sure that the prince will be fine, so I naturally know that my life is safe."

Emperor Qingming frowned and paced slowly in the imperial study.

The meaning of Zhao Chengyuan's words is that as long as the prince is alive, if he kills him, neither the clan nor the people in the world will agree.

After all, a few days ago, I just said in front of all the civil and military officials, "It is only right for the elders to teach the younger ones, and there is no need to involve shaking the foundation of the country."

People all over the world are praising him for his generosity and kindness to his brothers.

These compliments can be honey, but they can also be shackles that trap him, preventing him from acting rashly.

Emperor Qingming stopped and said, "My mother has been worried about the prince for the past two days. He is not in good health. Please stay in the palace to take care of him."

Zhao Chengyuan's hand holding the tea paused slightly.

"The queen mother is ill, so it is natural for a son to serve her at the bedside."

Emperor Qingming ordered Wu Jian, "Go to Cining Palace to send a message and prepare a side hall for King Jin. King Jin will stay here for the next few days."

Wu Jian bowed and stepped back.

"Prince Cheng, please go down and the palace gate is only allowed to enter, not to go out. All the imperial guards are not allowed to leave the palace even half a step!"

"I obey the decree!"

Prince Cheng retreated.

Zhao Chengyuan slowly took a sip of tea, his eyes darkened.

People outside the palace don't know what's going on inside the palace. They only know that he was brought into the palace by the imperial guards. If they go into the palace to save him...

The emperor had sufficient reason to kill him. He did not need to wait for the prince's death before he could take action.

He can even take advantage of the situation and wipe out all the forces that help him.

My uncle, aunt, and Duke Dingguo are not very temperamental people.

And You Ning... would she go to the Prince's Mansion in a hurry?

Zhao Chengyuan stood up and said, "Brother, I'm going to see my mother."

--

Ye Chang and Luo Ping waited at the palace gate for more than half an hour. Before the prince came out, they saw the imperial army quietly increasing at the palace gate.

Ye Changchong said to Luo Ping in a voice that everyone could hear, "Anyway, it's enough for you to wait alone. I'll withdraw first. I also made an appointment with the young Marquis for a drink."

Luo Pingping said expressionlessly, "Drink less and be careful not to get slapped again."

"knew!"

He went around the Meridian Gate where Lu Lin was guarding, but was blocked by the guards guarding the gate from a distance.

"Little Marquis, drink!"

When Lu Lin saw Ye Chang, his eyes lit up with joy.

He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He knew that Uncle Seventh Emperor followed Prince Cheng into the palace. With such a large group of people and such a big movement, there was a faint discussion among the imperial guards.

Then the strict prohibition order issued by the above, only entering but not exiting, is probably aimed at the Seventh Emperor's Uncle.

Being able to enter but not exit means what it means. He was born as a general, so he can guess a thing or two.

He shouted to Ye Chang, "I don't have the money to treat you to drinks and gambling. I'm busy, so you should leave quickly!"

Ordinarily, at this time, Lu Lin should be on duty.

He is the lowest gatekeeper, what is he busy with?

I'm afraid he can't leave! The palace is closed!

Ye Chang followed his words and shouted, "If you don't want to drink, you won't drink. You are still a little prince, a poor man!"

Lu Lin pointed at Ye Chang and jumped, "You Ye Chang, how dare you scold me! Every time I drink, I pay for it. What kind of thing are you? Don't you think you can count? Brother Liu, beat him up for me!"

Ye Chang was startled and pushed away the guard who blocked him with his sword scabbard, "You have the guts! Don't call me grandpa when you get beaten back!"

He cursed and left.

It was common for the imperial guards to beat and scold the two of them. The two grew up together. At least half of the money on the young marquis was won by Guard Ye, and at least half of the injuries on the body were caused by Guard Ye.

After a partial beating, the two of them started hanging out again the next day.

Ye Chang did not go to find Luo Ping.

He knew that he was being watched.

He went and rode his horse straight back to Prince Jin's Mansion.

Cheng Han, the chief historian, already knew that the prince had entered the palace. When he saw Ye Chang coming back alone, he went up to greet him and asked, "Where is the prince?"

Ye Chang said, "Still in the palace."

Cheng Han's eyes narrowed, "The emperor has detained the prince?"

Ye Chang did not answer him, but asked, "What do you think I am?"

He is pretty self-aware about what he is.

Cheng Han considered it and said, "If you put the Lantern Festival in the teapot, it can only go in but not out?"

After all, once the money was in Ye Chang's hands, there was no time to spend it. Even the guards of the whole house were treated by him, but he never responded to the invitation.

Ye Chang said, "Yes, only in but not out!"

Cheng Han looked at Ye Chang strangely. It was rare for him to position himself so clearly.

"Are you okay?"

Ye Chang said coldly, "I'm fine. Something happened to the prince. I'm afraid something will happen to Anlinghou's Mansion and Duke Dingguo's Mansion too."

He said word by word, "The palace is strictly forbidden, only one can enter and cannot leave."

--

Han Youning was sitting on the couch embroidering a purse.

We still need to speed up the progress and sew Zhao Chengyuan's pajamas.

Duan Yi whispered outside the window, "Miss, I have a humble duty and I have something to see you."

It's the second watch now, and the guards won't enter the courtyard easily.

She had a bad feeling in her heart.

Han Youning got off the bed, changed his clothes and went to the outside room. Duan Yi came in.

He cupped his hands and said, "Miss, four hundred imperial guards invited the prince to enter the palace. It has been more than an hour now and the prince has not come out yet."

Han Youning stood up suddenly, "Why are you reporting now?"

"The Duke and the Crown Prince are both watching, and they are not sure of the Emperor's intentions. They are currently discussing matters in the outer court. As a humble thought, I should tell you."
Chapter completed!