Chapter 531 Breaking the Equilibrium

Zhao Chengyuan sat down and said unhurriedly, "My brother thinks that there is no evidence that the Duke of Zhenguo is plotting rebellion. My brother can just imprison him for a few days as a punishment. There is no need to convict him."

Emperor Qingming looked at Zhao Chengyuan, trying to distinguish whether his words were true or false.

"He planned to kill you, so you spared him so easily?"

Zhao Chengyuan said, "The prince risked his life to help the Anling Marquis. This kindness is something I will never forget."

Emperor Qingming said quietly, "If you feel you owe the prince a favor, just repay him face to face. The Wang family is the Wang family, and the prince is the prince."

Zhao Chengyuan smiled and said, "Then the emperor's brother should not ask my brother to persuade the queen. The queen is already angry with my brother. If my brother does not intercede for the Wang family, how can I get the queen's forgiveness?"

Emperor Qingming rubbed his jade ring finger and said softly, "Nan Zhang has a blood certificate. Are you suspicious of Duke Zhen?"

Zhao Chengyuan said, "Blood syndrome cannot be controlled by humans. The most the Wang family can do is take advantage of the situation."

Emperor Qingming was silent for a moment and said, "That's true."

The third prince Zhao Yin washed himself up and arrived at the imperial study room.

Emperor Qingming looked at his extremely thin son and felt a twinge of guilt in his heart.

He said, "Go back and eat more. You are so thin and you don't look like a military general."

Zhao Yin suddenly received the care of his father, and felt a little uncomfortable. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, father."

Emperor Qingming frowned when he saw that he didn't even say a single unnecessary word, "You are always so dull, and you don't know how to defend yourself when you are wronged. Don't you have many advisers around you?"

Zhao Yin cupped his hands and said, "My ministers are guarding Yuming Mansion. They only need to stay in the mansion with peace of mind. Occasionally, they go out to inspect the people's situation. There is no need for counselors."

Emperor Qingming sighed, how could such a stupid son who didn't understand flexibility have any disobedience.

All the previous fears about him disappeared because of this guilt.

He said, "You stay in Yuming Mansion for now. Once you are safe there, I will try to transfer you back to the capital."

"Thank you, Father."

After Zhao Yin finished speaking, he stood next to Zhao Chengyuan.

He nodded slightly to Zhao Chengyuan, "Uncle Seventh Emperor."

Zhao Chengyuan nodded, "Congratulations to the third prince."

"Thank you, Uncle Seventh Emperor."

Zhao Yin sincerely thanks you.

He never thought that he would really be able to get out of the imperial edict. For the grave crime of secretly deploying troops to rebel, his father did not hesitate to arrest him and send him to the imperial edict. With old and new grudges, he was bound to die.

But now, as the Seventh Emperor's uncle said, he is safe and sound.

When he came out, he saw that Duke Zhen Guo had just been thrown into prison, crying out for injustice all the way. This was probably the work of the Seventh Emperor's uncle.

Emperor Qingming briefly talked to Zhao Yin about the situation outside, and asked, "How do you think I should deal with the Zhenguo Palace?"

Zhao Yin said, "My son has been away from the capital for a long time and does not know the situation in the capital. Therefore, it is difficult to judge whether the deployment of troops is related to the Duke of Zhenguo..."

Emperor Qingming said quietly, "Everyone else is planning on you, and you two are still talking for him."

Zhao Chengyuan and Zhao Yin were silent.

Emperor Qingming said, "That's all, you go back. Let Luo Shangshu come in."

The two stood up and left.

Luo Shangshu glanced at Zhao Chengyuan and entered the imperial study room.

After leaving the palace, Zhao Yin cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Uncle Seventh Emperor."

Zhao Chengyuan said, "If you help me, I will protect you."

Zhao Yin looked at him, "Uncle Seventh Emperor, that ghost-faced general..."

He stopped and said, "My nephew has resigned."

Zhao Chengyuan asked, "When do you plan to return to Yuming Mansion?"

"The Chinese New Year is about to start in two days. Axiu is in Yuming Mansion. I have to rush back to spend the Chinese New Year with her and the children."

"Before leaving, I went to Prince Jin's Mansion. The princess prepared some things for the child."

Zhao Yin accepted the offer and watched Zhao Chengyuan leave.

When Zhao Chengyuan returned to the palace, the royal guards around the palace had withdrawn. Mrs. Lu was directing the guards to sprinkle water everywhere with osmanthus branches.

"Ayuan, you're back. Come on, wash your hands quickly to get rid of bad luck!"

Zhao Chengyuan washed his hands as instructed and asked, "Aunt, how are you Ning?"

Mrs. Lu's voice was like a bell, "Okay, I've been guarding the door of the house. No one dares to rush into the house."

"Thank you for your hard work, auntie." Zhao Chengyuan nodded and entered the house.

He didn't go far inside when he saw Han Youning wrapped in a bright red cloak waiting at the door of Chuihua.

The snowflakes were fluttering, covering her tenderly, and the white snow and red clothes formed a beautiful picture.

His steps quickened.

As soon as he got closer, the fiery red man threw himself into his arms like a ball of fire.

Zhao Chengyuan picked her up and walked towards the hanging flower door with a smile.

Chen Hengge followed beside him and muttered, "You're not a child, why do you still need to hold him?"

Han Youning nestled in Zhao Chengyuan's arms, still a little uneasy in his eyes, "Has the prince ever suffered any grievances?"

Zhao Chengyuan smiled, "No."

Han Youning had not seen any blood on his body just now, but when he heard what he said this time, his heart was completely relieved.

Although Zhao Chengyuan was confident before, the palace was like a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, where it was so easy to escape unscathed.

She heard from the young Marquis that there were heavily armed soldiers everywhere on the streets, and they were still under martial law.

"I made glutinous rice and osmanthus cake and several other dishes. Let's celebrate."

Zhao Chengyuan smiled, "Okay."

After entering Yongxi Hall, Han Youning struggled down and ran to the small kitchen to get busy.

The small kitchen is steaming with heat and smoke, warming the winter day.

Dinner is served.

Han Youning was eating while listening to Zhao Chengyuan talk about what happened inside and outside the palace.

He spoke calmly, but the thrilling content still made her tremble.

If General Li and General Su had entered the palace late, Zhao Chengyuan would have been taken to the imperial prison. It would be easy to get into the imperial prison, but difficult to get out.

Emperor Qingming could completely confuse the situation and not believe that Duke Ding was a fake, or simply silence Zhao Chengyuan in prison and later say that he was wronged.

Chen Hengge gnawed on the chicken leg and secretly cursed that this brother-in-law was really cunning, with layers of schemes, making it difficult for people to guard against him.

Pity her silly girl... He will have to keep a closer eye on her from now on, so as not to let her be bullied!

He said, "Can the Queen Mother really allow the Emperor to kill the Wang family? To destroy the Queen Mother's mother's family is a great act of unfilial piety on the part of the Emperor."

Zhao Chengyuan glanced at him appreciatively.

"The Queen Mother will naturally not protect the Wang family, and the Emperor will not dare to bear such an unfilial reputation easily."

Han Youning felt a little regretful, "You can't bring down the Duke of Zhenguo even with such a big crime?"

Zhao Chengyuan helped her serve the soup and said with a smile, "How could the Wang clan be so easy to overthrow for a century? When the emperor came to the throne, the Wang clan made great achievements. The Wang clan has a gold medal for immunity from death, and there must be some bargaining chips in hand to negotiate with the emperor.

.Now is the time to break the balance between them. Don’t worry, once there is a crack, disintegration will be around the corner.”

After dinner, and after Han Youning went to bed, Zhao Chengyuan walked out of Yongxi Hall.

Huo Shan walked out of the darkness.

"Your Majesty."

"Has it been found?"

"We found some clues."
Chapter completed!