Hearing this answer, Zhang Qiyun thought he had caught a key clue and quickly asked: "Why did you leave?"
"A young eunuch under His Royal Highness King Yong fell into the pool, and the prince ordered us to go rescue him!"
Hearing this, Zhang Qiyun became even more unhappy: "He told you to go and you just go? Just ignore your responsibilities?"
As a high-ranking civil servant, Zhang Qiyun deeply hated Zhao Yanxun, who aspired to great power, and was also the backbone of the force that pushed him to become a vassal.
At this moment, when he heard that Zhao Yanxun was causing trouble, he naturally became angry and vented it on the spot.
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The interrogation by the Animal Taming Supervisor was in full swing, and Zhao Yanxun had already strolled back to the capital with his men and horses.
However, Zhao Yanxun did not return home, but went to Qintian Prison in a light package.
The meteorite that caused the mutation was placed in the Qintian Prison. Zhao Yanxun had to go and see it no matter what. It was best to take it away and dispose of it.
As an official government office, Qintian Prison is located in Beicheng, not too far from Yongning Lane.
Qintian Prison is completely a Qingshui Yamen, but its role cannot be underestimated, so this place is equally majestic and profound.
Logically speaking, Zhao Yanxun should not come here, because the Qintian Prison has little communication with the outside world.
But when Zhao Yanxun felt that they could only welcome him in.
"Your Highness, I wonder why you come to Qintian Prison?"
The prison guard was an old man with a white beard who needed help when he walked. Zhao Yanxun was a little worried, fearing that the old man might not be able to breathe.
"Old Supervisor...the Beast Taming Supervisor dropped a meteorite a few days ago. They said it was taken away by Qintian Supervisor. I wonder where the meteorite is now?" Zhao Yanxun's attitude was warm.
The old eunuch might have been too busy, so he replied: "Old minister, take your highness over!"
In fact, Zhao Yanxun hoped that a young man would lead him there. It would be too slow to go there with the old supervisor.
Arriving at the warehouse of Qintian Prison, the old prisoner ordered someone to open the door, and what caught Zhao Yanxun's eyes were rows of bookshelves.
"This is a record of the astrology of the past dynasties. There are many meteorites that His Highness mentioned, but the one from the Beast Tamer is right there!"
Looking in the direction of the supervisor's finger, Zhao Yanxun saw a dark stone placed on a shelf not far away.
Zhao Yanxun walked closer and after looking at the meteorite for a long time, he found that the meteorite was emitting black gas.
Zhao Yanxun blinked and realized that he was not hallucinating.
So he asked the people accompanying him: "Have you seen black gas? The black gas emitted by meteorites?"
Everyone's faces were blank. Anyway, they didn't see any black energy.
"Your Highness... Although I am old, my eyes can still see clearly, but I did not see the black energy that Your Highness mentioned!" The old supervisor spoke sincerely.
The other people also nodded, which made Zhao Yanxun feel strange. Could it be that he was the only one who could see this black energy?
Then Zhao Yanxun thought about the system. Today he upgraded himself mentally. It was normal to see things that others could not see.
"Old Jianzheng, where are the other meteorites? Could you please take me to see them!"
"Your Highness, please come this way!"
After a cup of tea, Zhao Yanxun could truly confirm that the mutation was caused by the meteorite that fell on the first day of March.
Because only this meteorite is emitting black gas, and the other meteorites are ordinary.
"Old supervisor, can you give this meteorite from the beast taming supervisor to me?" Zhao Yanxun said with a slight smile.
The old supervisor, who had always been very talkative, shook his head and said: "Your Highness... the meteorite is a gift from heaven. Your Highness can only take it away with the emperor's order!"
The king's power is granted by heaven, and the meteorites falling from the sky naturally belong to the emperor, and no one else should even think of spying on them.
"No need to discuss?" Zhao Yanxun asked unwillingly.
"Unless Your Highness dismisses me, I will not care about the affairs here!" The old supervisor was looking at Zhao Yanxun.
The scene was a little awkward for a while. After Zhao Yanxun laughed twice, he said: "The supervisor is... just joking!"
When saying this, Zhao Yanxun thought of Concubine Duan, and he might be able to ask this mother for help.
After chatting with the prison officer for a few words, Zhao Yanxun left Qintian Prison and rushed to the palace city.
The sun was already setting in the west now, and he had to get things done before sunset.
Fortunately, he was the emperor's favorite prince, so when Zhao Yanxun wanted to enter the palace, the journey was smooth.
Less than half an hour after leaving Qintian Prison, Zhao Yanxun arrived at Xianfu Palace where Concubine Duan was staying.
Concubine Duan was pruning flowers and plants in the garden. When her son came, she immediately put down her work and called the palace daughter to prepare tea and snacks.
"You still know how to come to see your mother-in-law?" Concubine Duan said with a serious face.
Today is the third day of March. Zhao Yanxun has to leave the palace on the sixth day of the third month. There are not many opportunities for him to meet Concubine Duan.
Zhao Yanxun quickly confessed, and Concubine Duan would not really blame him. The mother and son immediately went into the main hall to drink tea.
"Why are you here at this time?" Concubine Duan asked in confusion.
Zhao Yanxun didn't hide anything, and said bluntly: "Concubine...the child has something and I want to ask for your help!"
"It's hard to hear this from you. After all, you are a person who can even give up the position of prince. How can I, a woman, help you?"
Hearing this, Zhao Yanxun was speechless for a moment. This mother was too cautious.
"Mother and concubine, I don't dare to think like this. In my son's eyes, you are omnipotent!" Zhao Yanxun quickly flattered her.
Concubine Duan felt a little happy and asked: "Tell me...what's the matter!"
"Qin Tian Jian got a meteorite a few days ago. My son wanted to take it to the fiefdom to watch, but the old eunuch refused to agree... He said that it must be ordered by the father!"
Concubine Duan originally thought it was some big deal, but when she heard Zhao Yanxun said this seriously, she felt funny and angry.
No wonder he doesn't even value the position of prince, it turns out he is focusing on these bullshit.
"You only think about having fun when you go to the fief? Have you forgotten what I warned you before?" Concubine Duan said with a serious face.
Of course, Zhao Yanxun did not forget what Concubine Duan warned, but she asked him to wait for the opportunity before returning to the capital. Concubine Duan had no intention of giving up her position as crown prince.
"Son, never dare to forget!" Zhao Yanxun said quickly.
Concubine Duan stared at him for a while, then shook her head helplessly.
After the main hall was quiet for a while, Zhao Yanxun asked: "Concubine... about the meteorite?"
"I know, I will tell your father!" Concubine Duan looked tired.
Zhao Yanxun was immediately overjoyed. As long as Concubine Duan agreed to this matter, it could be said that half of the success would be achieved.
After getting the meteorite, Zhao Yanxun will bury it, and then the capital will be temporarily safe.
"Thank you, concubine!"
Glancing at the sunset that was about to set on the hillside, Zhao Yanxun said: "It's getting late, so my son won't disturb his mother and concubine!"
Concubine Duan nodded, indicating that Zhao Yanxun could leave.
But just when he reached the door, Zhao Yanxun stopped, turned around and asked, "Concubine... do you still remember what your son warned you?"
Concubine Duan looked confused. It took her a few seconds to understand, and then she nodded.
"You mean to ask me to take refuge in the palace in Yongning Lane when something goes wrong!"
Zhao Yanxun nodded and said: "The west wing of the backyard of the palace has the entrance to the cellar. My son has stored a lot of food, drink and daily necessities in it. Mother and concubine must not forget it!"
Although Zhao Yanxun felt that the possibility of a crisis breaking out in the capital was very small, he had to make complete preparations.
Concubine Duan was pretty good to him, so he had to think more about this mother.
But in Concubine Duan's eyes, Zhao Yanxun's actions were purely unfounded, but she still replied: "I know, I feel sorry for you!"