The storm was about to come, and the building was filled with wind. Accompanied by the desolate gale, a group of solemn, solemn and well-equipped guards secretly walked out of the palace.
It is said to be a secret, but in the eyes of some people, there is no secret at all in the palace, which is under close scrutiny at this time.
What is strange is that these troops did not go to Nangong's house to arrest anyone, but went straight to the east side of the city.
Everyone was confused. Only Xie Xiuming slapped the table and stood up.
Oops, something went wrong, right?
Now that the Imperial Guard is about to arrive in the east area of the city, no matter how he acts, it will not help, but will only arouse more suspicion.
Xie Xiuming sat down again, his eyes unclear.
Hope it's not what he thinks.
With everyone's attention, the Guards came to an uninhabited private house that seemed to have been abandoned for a long time.
Not long after, a guard rushed out of the house on a fast horse with something in his arms.
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Royal study room.
"That's unreasonable!"
The emperor threw a small wooden pillar shaped like a beam to the ground.
What is strange is that after this beam fell to the ground, it made a symphony of iron sounds.
From Jinse's perspective, it can be clearly seen that the cross-sections on both sides of the beams and columns are glowing with yellow light.
It is not a pure wooden beam. The wooden shell is actually wrapped in pure gold!
If you peek at a leaf, you can see the whole picture. Just one beam and column is made of pure gold. If the entire house, or even multiple houses, were built with pure gold, what a huge asset it would be?
The emperor asked coldly: "Who is the owner of that house?"
The leader of the Imperial Guard gritted his teeth and said, "His Majesty, yes, he is the chief steward of the Second Prince's Mansion."
"Haha, good, very good. It seems that the monthly salary in my son's house is very high, and a mere housekeeper can live in a golden house." The emperor laughed angrily, "Send the order, and let the second prince Xie Xiuming enter the palace!
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The leader of the Imperial Guard ordered to retreat: "Here!"
The emperor then turned to look at Jinse: "You said you met with someone because you accidentally discovered the secret of the second prince and wanted to find out for me."
"Now that what you said has been confirmed, it is an indisputable fact that you had a private meeting with Vice General Xu!"
"A lieutenant general who has been on the battlefield for many years, instead of rushing back to the border with the army to guard, instead cooperates with you to do these small things here, it is simply a small talent but a big use."
"You are using the imperial officials to do your own personal affairs."
He narrowed his eyes and sneered: "Even if you did a good job in detecting the second prince's conspiracy this time, the merit is not worth it."
The emperor is not stupid, and it can be seen from the fact that Jinse didn't panic when she saw him, that what happened today may have been her plan.
And he doesn't like ministers who are too smart.
Jinse raised the corners of her lips: "I, my concubine, will remember the grace of the Holy One and will never abuse the imperial officials."
The emperor felt bad: "What do you mean?"
Jinse's eyes were leisurely: "Who said that the person who had a private meeting with me and helped me with things was Vice General Xu?"
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Xie Xiuming had been kneeling in the imperial study for nearly half an hour, but the emperor in front of him didn't even look at him. He closed his eyes to rest.
He was not anxious in his heart, but looked forward to delaying it longer.
Before coming, he had already informed his mother and concubine. The longer the delay was, the better prepared she would be to rescue him.
At this time, the emperor opened his eyes leisurely: "Tell me, what did you do behind my back?"
Xie Xiuming pounced forward: "My son, I really don't know. Please let me know."
They lied to him one by one, did not shed tears when they saw the coffin, and pretended to be innocent in front of him.
The emperor had just been stimulated by Jin Se, and now Xie Xiuming used the same trick. He became angry when he saw it, picked up the beam on the table, and threw it at Xie Xiuming.
"I don't know? You recognize this, right? How can a mere palace manager own a house made of gold without your instructions?"
"What do you want to do with hiding the gold?"
He was really shocked this time, so much gold was comparable to the treasury of Jing State.
He didn't even know where Xie Xiuming got it.
In fact, everyone present knew the reason why Xie Xiuming hid the gold secretly.
He is neither extravagant nor indulgent. He has created an image of integrity and reliability for many years, which is in sharp contrast to the prince.
There is only one possibility for hiding huge amounts of gold, and that is to use it to support private soldiers!
When he thought about having a son who was always ready to rebel and had the ability to rebel, the emperor felt like he had a knife hanging over his head at all times, and his neck felt cold.
Fear welled up in his heart, and his anger grew stronger. He actually didn't want to listen to the other party's explanation anymore.
"Come here, put the second prince Xie Xiuming into a prison!"
Why hasn’t the mother-in-law come yet?
Xie Xiuming finally panicked. Can a prison in heaven be a place for human beings?
As long as you go in, you will have to shed a layer of skin.
Without speaking to Concubine Yi, he planned to find a reason to buy time.
"Father, listen to me, this is not the case..."
The emperor narrowed his eyes and looked at Xie Xiuming's dying struggle with interest.
It doesn't feel like you are looking at a blood-related son, but rather like you are looking at some novel toy.
At this moment, a sharp announcement from the chamberlain came from outside the door.
"I am reporting to Your Majesty that Concubine Yi is out seeking an audience."
The corner of the emperor's mouth curled up with amusement, and he knew that if something happened to Xie Xiuming, Concubine Yi could not just sit idly by and do nothing. Now that she came here, she must intercede for Xie Xiuming.
He spoke slowly: "Let her go back, I won't see you."
Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the door of the royal study room was violently knocked open.
Concubine Yi was wearing a vermilion palace dress and came from the door with a solemn expression.
The first time he saw Concubine Yi, the emperor's attention was attracted by the scarlet palace dress.
He showed a hint of nostalgia, but more of an anger: "Who allowed you to wear scarlet?"
In this harem, only his Wan'er is worthy of wearing vermilion.
Concubine Yi didn't have the usual charm on her face, and she didn't even look at Xie Xiuming next to her.
She took one step at a time, looked dignified, and offered a blessing to the emperor.
"I am guilty. Please allow me to plead guilty on behalf of Ming'er."
The emperor waved his hand: "Of course you are guilty, and your crime is unpardonable!"
At this moment, he forgot about the power of the court and the balance in the harem.
No one has dared to touch his forbidden love for so many years. Could it be that Concubine Yi wants to do the opposite?
That would be a big mistake.
His Wan'er is not allowed to be tainted by others!
"Come here, put the second prince and concubine Yi into the sky prison together!"
There was no panic on Concubine Yi's face, she remained as calm as ever.
"But before that, I dare to ask the Holy One to meet someone."
Concubine Yi's expression was too calm, something went wrong, and the emperor subconsciously asked: "Who is it?"
Concubine Yi raised her eyes and looked directly at the emperor: "Xie Xiuluo's biological father, Luo Jinglun."
boom!
This sentence was like a muffled thunder, exploding in the emperor's mind, making him confused.