The news that Jun Yan was imprisoned in the Eastern Palace was locked within the palace walls and was unknown to outsiders. Even the ministers who attended the court together did not notice anything wrong and only thought that the prince was seriously ill and had not woken up.

It was not until three days later that the Second Prince, who had been confined to his mansion, was suddenly freed and began to attend court on time to discuss state affairs with the ministers. Only then did the ministers who followed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the court truly realize that something was wrong.

It’s strange, really strange.

After the court session, seven or eight ministers gathered together and did not leave the palace. After some hesitation, Minister Li, who was originally engaged to Jun Yan, was pushed out by the group:

"Lord Li, you are the only one who can visit His Royal Highness the Crown Prince openly now, so don't refuse."

Li Gu thought about it and nodded in agreement.

After seeing that he agreed, the group of people breathed a sigh of relief and walked out of the palace with peace of mind as if they had accomplished something great.

Another day, in the imperial study.

Li Gu knelt on the ground for a long time without waiting for the emperor to say "Please stand up", and he couldn't help but think:

But he hasn't done anything to offend the emperor in the past few days, right?

"What brings you here, my dear?"

Jun Ling's voice was devoid of any emotion, and he didn't even take his eyes off the memorial.

Such an attitude forced Li Gu to be cautious. After considering it for a while, he said:

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has been drowned for several days, and there has been no news. I am worried, and would like you to visit him on his behalf. I hope Your Majesty will agree."

Jun Ling paused and looked at Li Gu, suddenly remembering that there was another marriage. His eyes dimmed a little, and he tapped the table with his fingers, but did not let go.

The eunuch chief who was guarding Jun Ling couldn't help but shudder, looking at the Shangshu who was kneeling on the ground and acting smart with an indescribable expression, and tried to shrink his body to reduce his presence.

Li Gu didn't know what was going on, but when he caught a glimpse of the eunuch chief steward whose expression suddenly changed, he couldn't help but feel a little numb: Did he say something wrong?

Not really?

The marriage between Manqing and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was granted by the Emperor himself. As a father, it is reasonable for him to visit his future son-in-law!

Li Gu couldn't understand.

"I see. Jun Yan hasn't woken up yet. The imperial physician said he needs to rest. Forget about visiting him."

Jun Yan frowned slightly, looking embarrassed. He spoke with some embarrassment and glanced at the eunuch beside him.

The eunuch chief who received the signal heard this, his eyes changed for a moment, then he walked over calmly, helped Li Gu, who was still kneeling on the ground, up, and led him out.

"Don't worry, Master Li. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wakes up, the Emperor will definitely send someone to inform you."

After hearing this, Li Gu naturally did not dare to force it and left the imperial study obediently.

As the eunuch supervisor and a close friend of Jun Ling, Eunuch Zhang naturally would not escort him too far. After walking a few steps, he stopped and returned to the room.

Li Gu, who was about to leave the palace, also had his feet tangled by someone.

Looking at the palace maid who suddenly knelt on the ground and held his legs tightly, Li Gu panicked and subconsciously wanted to push her away, but the next moment, he was stunned where he was.

"Sir, please, save His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Now you are the only one who can save His Royal Highness. Please, for the sake of our old friendship, speak a few words to the Emperor on His Royal Highness' behalf."

Li Gu was stunned. He looked at the palace maid who was crying uncontrollably. He felt his scalp numbing and his brain seemed to be about to explode. It didn't work at all.

"Tell me in detail what happened!"

Li Gu looked around and didn't see anyone else. He pulled up the palace maid who was still kneeling at his feet and hid in the dark beside him.

"A few nights ago, the Emperor suddenly dismissed the imperial physicians from the Eastern Palace and ordered the imperial guards to stay in the Eastern Palace. He also banned the Crown Prince from visiting and forbade anyone else to visit him..."

Li Gu frowned: "Hmm? That's not right. Didn't the Emperor say that the Crown Prince hasn't woken up yet and needs to rest?"

The guards are probably just there to protect the Crown Prince... Wait!

"Is His Royal Highness awake?"

Suddenly, Li Gu had an idea in his mind, thought of a possibility, and asked subconsciously.

The maid was interrupted and had no time to complain. After hesitating for a moment, she said truthfully, "His Royal Highness has indeed woken up, but the Emperor has been unwilling to see His Highness."

"Sir, you are the only one who can help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now. Please find a way to save His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Li Gu: "..." The emperor actually lied to him?

After learning that Jun Yan was not unconscious but was imprisoned, Li Gu, who returned to the mansion, seemed to be in a trance and then locked himself in the study.

After dusk and dawn, Li Gu hurried to the palace to ask to see the emperor, thinking that no matter how Jun Ling refused today, he had to see Jun Yan.

He thought about it all night and even prepared the wording, but he never expected that the emperor would change his tactics.

At the same time.

The same.

Same person, different lines.

"I explained it very clearly yesterday. My dear, do you not believe me?"

"That's not what I meant..."

Li Guyan used the same reason, but Jun Ling was not as easy to talk to today as he was yesterday. Before he could finish his words, he started to put pressure on him.

Jun Ling looked at the panicked Li Gu, his relaxed tone full of warnings:

"My dear, it seems that not only are your eyes not working well, but your ears are also not working well. If that's the case, why don't you retire and return home early?"

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