The sky was bright and the court meeting at the Qinzheng Hall was coming to an end.

Zhang Chun personally read out last night's story about Gao and Chen's murder of the prince, as well as their conviction and punishment.

The courtiers knelt down and cried loudly for the prince.

Although many people only entered the palace gate this morning, they were alarmed by what happened last night and already knew something about it. This morning, they walked through the palace gate that had been bombarded by artillery fire with fear. They looked at the ground that had been cleaned.

But there were still traces of blood, and when I heard these words at this moment, I felt very calm.

"These thieves have their own laws to deal with." The queen choked behind the curtain and said, "The most important thing now is to attend to the funeral of the prince."

The courtiers responded in unison.

After talking about the crime and the funeral, the next step is the most important thing and the thing that the courtiers are most concerned about.

Inherited by the emperor's heir.

The atmosphere in the court became tense.

But there was suddenly silence behind the curtain. The courtiers couldn't help but raise their heads and saw the chamberlain whispering to the queen behind the curtain.

The queen seemed frightened and stood up from the four-legged stool.

Although the courtiers couldn't hear it, they couldn't help but feel a little bit in their hearts.

There were too many frights this night, and I really couldn't bear it.

"Then let it be like this." The queen said, "The prince has had a rough life, let him die dignifiedly."

Does that mean we won’t talk about succession today?

Why can't this matter be concluded in one go?

The courtiers looked a little confused, but seeing the queen hurriedly leaving, they all had no choice but to bow and respond.

But soon everyone knew why.

The prince of Jin'an County has left the palace.

The prince of Jin'an County would actually leave the palace at this time? It's really surprising. Shouldn't he be able to confirm his identity as the emperor's heir in one go?

You must know that some things are like a long night and a lot of dreams.

"How is the princess of Jin'an County?"

Before leaving the Qinzheng Hall, the queen asked anxiously.

"It's said that he was injured." The chamberlain whispered, "His Royal Highness took him back to the palace."

Injured.

Yes, she was the first one in the palace and handed him the note. Yi Gao Lingbo's mind would naturally realize that her situation was definitely more dangerous than when he rushed through the city gate with fireworks.

Although he seemed to be walking peacefully in the night, he might have been injured.

"Send someone to check it out," the queen said, looking a little nervous and worried. "Have all the imperial doctors gone too?"

The chamberlain nodded and shook his head.

"My servant sent someone, but His Highness did not summon the imperial doctors." He said, "Only the imperial physician Li followed."

Only one imperial physician?

"How can that be done?" the queen asked in surprise.

Yes, after hearing the news, the imperial doctors also came over, but looking at the appearance of Prince Jin'an, they were not allowed to come near.

"Perhaps the princess is not seriously injured, but just frightened?" the chamberlain speculated.

Frightened? The queen shook her head.

I really don't know what could scare her in this world.

"If you have news, tell me as soon as possible." The queen said, sighing, "It's best if there is no news."

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The court meeting has not yet ended, the soldiers are still walking on the street, and the officials in the yamen are not in the mood to do their work, looking for various excuses to stand outside and look at the palace gate.

A carriage came speeding from the direction of the palace, attracting countless guesses.

"Who is this?"

"There are quite a few guards."

"Prince Yanping?"

Everyone was talking and speculating, but a soldier standing on the roadside was dumbfounded, watching the carriages and horses galloping past.

Well, that man on horseback!

The soldier turned around and ran away.

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The atmosphere in the Qin family's residence was a bit tense, perhaps because of the descriptions of Qin Shishuo and Qin Hu who had just returned, or perhaps because of the soldiers who came to the door just now.

"Master Qin, because we need to track down the traitors, the city is under martial law. I hope you will not go out at will." The leading general said.

Although he said it politely, it was already very rude for a general to talk to Qin Shi like this.

You say you shouldn't go out casually, but you're actually telling them they're not allowed to go out.

The servants at home suddenly became frightened. They heard that the Gao family and the Chen family had been ransacked. Could it be that the Qin family would be next?

But that's not right. The Qin family did not participate in the murder of the prince, and they still contributed to his rescue.

Qin Shi talked and laughed calmly.

"Robbing the Qin family?" He said, "As long as the prince of Jin'an County is not a fool like the prince, he will never do such a thing. Our Qin family is not a treasonous group. Those who are treasonous will have their homes confiscated, and those who are escorting will also have our homes confiscated.

, he is happy, but the court officials are afraid that they will not let him be happy, and punishing a meritorious official without any reason is simply heartbreaking."

"Yes, our Qin family wants to support the lineage of the Yanping County Prince."

"But don't forget, our Qin family is not the only one who once opposed him as the emperor's heir."

"If he can deal with our Qin family, he can deal with others."

"With such an incompetent imperial heir, I'm afraid that the people in the court will be unstable."

Mrs. Qin didn't speak, she was slightly lost in thought.

"Are you scared?" Shi Qin asked jokingly.

Mrs. Qin came back to her senses and shook her head.

"What's so scary about this?" she said, "I'm just worried..."

"There's nothing to worry about. He doesn't want us as a minister of the Qin family, and we don't want him as a master." Qin Shi said, "Let's resign and return home to be idle farm workers."

"No." Mrs. Qin said, "I'm worried about Thirteen."

When Thirteen was mentioned, Minister Qin fell silent.

"Master, master."

There was a shout outside the door, and a boy ran in.

"Master, the sixth young master of the Zhou family is fine."

fine?

Minister Qin looked over in surprise, and Mrs. Qin even stood up.

"Didn't you say he was shot to death by thirteen arrows?" she asked anxiously.

"No, people saw it just now. On Saturday, the young master came out of the palace on horseback and escorted a carriage." The boy said hurriedly.

Turns out he’s not dead!

Minister Qin also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Quick, quick, tell Thirteen." Mrs. Qin shouted.

If he doesn't die, my son's life will be saved.

"…Saw it with your own eyes?"

Qin Hu looked at the boy sitting on his knees in the corridor and asked slowly.

The boy nodded hurriedly.

"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes. Mr. Zhou doesn't need anyone to support him when he rides a horse. He rides it by himself and rides very fast." He said with a flattering smile, "Sir, don't worry."

Qin Hu laughed.

"Am I worried?" he said, pointing at himself and looking at the boy, "What am I worried about?"

"Don't worry about Mr. Zhou..." The boy was a little frightened by his laughter and stammered.

"Don't you have to worry about me killing him?" Qin Hu looked at him and smiled, shaking his head, "That's right, that's right, I've already killed him."

ah?
To be continued...