Emperor Zhaochu was guessing who wanted to take advantage of him. When he heard that Hong Ye had entered the palace, he didn't pay much attention. He waved his hand and said, "Let people keep an eye on him. If there is any abnormality, just take it down."
As long as anyone who has a relationship with Chu Han enters the palace, the news will be spread to Emperor Zhaochu as soon as possible.
"Yes!" The Royal Forest Army took the order and retreated.
At the same time, Eunuch Liu stepped in, holding a bowl of ginseng soup in his hand, "Your Majesty, you have been too tired these days. This is the ginseng soup cooked in the imperial kitchen. I have tried it for you. Please drink it while it is hot."
"Put it down." Emperor Zhaochu was still guessing. He glanced at Eunuch Liu and said, "Go out of the palace and call the King of Yue over to me."
The story of the King of Yue jumping off a building and falling on the street had already reached his ears.
"Yes. I'll go now, old slave." Eunuch Liu placed the ginseng soup in front of Emperor Zhaochu, bowed and left.
Emperor Zhaochu had no clue about the person who wanted to take advantage of him, so he picked up the memorial and reviewed it for a while.
Seeing the ginseng soup on the side, I picked it up and drank it in one gulp.
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Prince Chen's Mansion.
Ever since he learned about Nangong Yan's appearance, Chu Ye had been ordering people to keep inquiring about the news, especially after he knew that Xie Yao had left the palace and headed towards the Yue Prince's Mansion.
"Is there no news yet?" Chu Ye asked in a deep voice.
Feng Qing bowed and said, "As far as I can tell you, the prince, there is no new news coming back."
This is the third time the prince has asked within a quarter of an hour.
He had never seen the prince asking about one thing so frequently.
Chu Ye narrowed his eyes, a dark light flickering in his eyes, "What's going on inside the palace?"
"After the emperor sealed off Jinghe Palace, he stayed there for a while, and then returned to the imperial study." Feng Qing reported truthfully, with some worry in her words, "However, when the emperor left, he also withdrew the Imperial Guards who blocked Jinghe Palace."
"Your Majesty, is your Majesty..."
Chu Ye raised his hand to interrupt, "Just keep staring and report back in time if there is any news."
"yes."
At this time, a guard ran in from outside the courtyard and reported as he ran, "Prince Qi, we found a corpse! The corpse has been chopped into two pieces, but judging from the things on the body, that person should be Princess Nangong."
The guard said as he held up a package in his hands, which was covered in blood.
Feng Qing immediately placed the package on the ground and unfolded it, revealing the contents.
Inside were some clothes and a brocade handkerchief with the word "Yan" embroidered on it by an embroiderer from Nanzhao.
Chu Ye only glanced at it and waved his hand to ask someone to wrap it up.
The guard bowed and immediately finished sorting the packages.
"Your Majesty, Miss Xie doesn't use weapons, and she shouldn't have anyone protecting her when she comes out of the palace. The palace maid named Xiangdong will not be the one who hacked Princess Nangong to death. Could it be that there is someone secretly protecting Miss Xie?" Feng
Analysis with a slight frown.
Chu Ye looked at the guard, "Besides, did you find anything else?"
"After several investigations, I also found the bodies of a palace maid and a coachman." the guard reported.
Suddenly the gentleness on Chu Ye's face faded, his pupils narrowed, and his voice quickly dropped, "Have you found any other corpses?"
The guard shook his head, "No, there are only these three corpses! The palace maid's corpse seems to have been stabbed with many swords, and the flesh and blood are already mutilated."
Chu Ye took a deep breath and ordered: "Where was the body found?"
"The body was in an abandoned house and was dumped here. I patrolled the area carefully and found blood stains in a remote alley," the guard said.
"Feng Qing, map." Chu Ye ordered in a deep voice.
Feng Qing immediately brought the map.
The guard stepped forward and pointed to a very narrow alley above, "Your Majesty, this is where it is."
Chu Ye looked at it, and a light suddenly flashed in his eyes, and he understood the order, "Send someone immediately to thoroughly investigate Yue Wang's Mansion!"
That road is the closest and most convenient route to Prince Yue's Mansion!
Xie Yao went straight to the Palace of the King of Yue as soon as he left the palace. He must have gone to investigate the fact that the King of Yue had cheated his death!
Because time is tight, I will definitely take the shortest route!
As for the person who protects Xie Yao...
"Your Majesty, think twice!" Feng Qing immediately dissuaded him, "The story of King Yue's fake death has spread widely. It is said that the emperor has sent Eunuch Liu to summon the King of Yue. You sending someone at this time will attract too much attention."
"Do as I say." Chu Ye's voice suddenly turned cold and breathtaking.
"...Yes." Feng Qing could only accept the order and went down to make arrangements.
Chu Ye was alone in the yard, looking at the sparkling pool with his eyes. For a moment, his face was reddened by the reflected sunset light. The warm sun could not warm his eyes.
His pupils narrowed slightly, and he raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
Chu Yue faked his death, but fell down from the building instead. As a result, everyone knew that even if someone wanted to help Chu Yue fake his death, he guessed that it must be Xie Yao.
Only if Chu Yue cannot cheat his death can he help Chu Han escape the crime and avoid being beheaded...
Suddenly, his heart seemed to have been stabbed hard, and the pain made him frown subconsciously.
She did it for Chu Han!
She has done so much and taken so many risks, all for Chu Han!
Xie Yao, are you at Prince Yue's Mansion?
Stop using your strength as a chariot!
Father wants to kill King Han, and no one can stop him.
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At the same time, the Royal Palace.
After Hong Ye took Xie Yao into the palace smoothly, he didn't go far when he noticed someone following him.
"It seems that the emperor is already wary of this prince." Hong Ye knew very well that the other party had followed him under the order of Emperor Zhaochu. "I'm going to see King Han later. I'm afraid I won't be able to help you."
"Whether we knock him unconscious, kill the guard, or let him follow us, it will arouse suspicion, and you will be even more unsafe."
He had promised to protect Xie Yao, but he didn't expect that Emperor Zhaochu would be so tight on guard.
Xie Yao nodded and whispered: "In a while, I will use the excuse to go to the toilet, and you can lead the Imperial Guard around the palace."
Fortunately, there was only one member of the Royal Forest Army following him, otherwise it would really take some effort to see Chu Han.
"Okay." Hong Ye understood.
The two of them stopped talking and continued to move forward.
Soon, when they came to a fork in the road, Xie Yao hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I am suddenly in a hurry. Please go ahead, Your Majesty. I will chase you soon."
"Go and come back quickly!" Hong Ye waved his hands with a look of impatience, turned around and left.
Xie Yao walked quickly towards the other side, as if he was really anxious.
The Royal Forest Army who was following not far away glanced at the direction Xie Yao was leaving, and continued to follow Hong Ye without hesitation.
Xie Yao walked a few steps quickly, turned around and saw that the imperial guards had disappeared. She turned around and headed towards the prison where Chu Han was being held.
She didn't have much time. The imperial guard who followed Hong Ye would definitely notice something was wrong and report the situation if she saw that she hadn't gone back for too long.
She must see Chu Han within this time and then leave safely!
Therefore, her foot speed was very fast, and she arrived near the prison in a short time. From a distance, she saw the Royal Guards patrolling outside the prison.