"Does this prove that the Emperor's health is indeed more serious than we imagined?"

After saying this, Zhou Zhizhi seemed to realize something and quickly covered her mouth.

Her eyes were wide open, and her gaze was very lively.

Xiao Xiyou found the scene somewhat adorable, but still looked away somewhat unnaturally.

"Nobody knows, so feel free to speak freely."

The two sat facing each other, with some tea and snacks on the table.

Outside the window, below, one can hear the shouts of vendors and the chatter of shoppers on the bustling street.

Even the storytelling from the teahouse downstairs drowned out their voices.

Zhou Zhizhi's mood fluctuated, and she always felt that things were not as she had imagined.

If there were internal strife in the palace, then these individuals would be kept in the dark. If it were an emperor, they probably wouldn't even have realized what was happening yet.

He paused for a moment, but ultimately suppressed his excitement and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, what do you plan to do?"

She was very knowledgeable about some things, but she was momentarily stunned by these things that she hadn't even realized what was happening, her eyes showing a clear sense of foolishness.

Xiao Xiyou smiled faintly upon hearing this and leaned back slightly.

His smile seemed to contain an expression that Zhou Zhizhi couldn't decipher.

Xiao Xiyou, that bastard, has unfathomable thoughts.

We don't know what amazing tricks they'll come up with now.

I have to be a little careful, otherwise I'll be sold out and still be counting the money for him.

"What does the Imperial Advisor think I should do?"

"If something were to happen to Father, which of Father's sons do you think would be suitable to sit on the throne as the ruler of the world?"

Zhou Zhizhi was completely stunned by the blow.

He appears foolish and dazed, but is actually terrified inside.

Is this guy really that brave?

This is a highly treasonous topic; if others overhear it, both of them will lose their jobs.

"Your Highness, why don't you take a look at where this place is?"

Zhou Zhizhi reminded him very carefully, but Xiao Xiyou snorted and turned his head away.

It's like he's angry with her, and nothing I do can coax him.

Zhou Zhizhi got angry again in a fit of rage.

The consequence of angering her was that nothing happened; she put on a frivolous smile again and said obsequiously, "Your Highness, there are many people and things to hear outside; you should be careful what you say."

Xiao Xiyou slowly gripped his wine glass, carefully observing Zhou Zhizhi.

This brought a faint smile to his face: "Zhou Zhizhi, why are you so timid?"

Zhou Zhizhi knew that the male lead had a strange temper and personality, so she didn't dare to provoke him.

You can only obediently listen to what he says, and that's what you get.

As for the Emperor's current situation, no one knows.

The old general could not allow Eunuch Cao to control the government indefinitely without interfering.

With so much already happening in this city, if the Emperor doesn't show his face soon, it will definitely arouse suspicion.

Let's go.

"Since we have nothing to do today, I'll take you to meet the First Prince."

They had no brotherly affection for each other, so there was no need for pretense when they were alone.

Xiao Xiyou knew what this girl was thinking; the eldest prince had indeed been acting strangely lately.

Moreover, among these people, there is only one idiot like the eldest prince.

You absolutely can't get any information out of anyone else, so you can only keep trying to get information out of the eldest prince.

As if she understood what he was thinking, Zhou Zhizhi gave a faint, malicious smile.

With an air of "I know everything," Xiao Xiyou sighed helplessly.

"If you don't want to come, then you don't have to come at all."

After saying that, he got up and went downstairs.

How could Zhou Zhizhi not want to go? She could witness whatever information the First Prince revealed.

If some problems do arise, they won't cause much harm to me.

So he hurriedly ran up to the Second Prince and said with a smile, "If that's the case, then the Third Prince isn't being held by the Emperor at all, and is in someone else's hands now?"

She actually felt that the Empress was the most important person, but now the Empress couldn't even see the Emperor.

Zhou Zhizhi whispered a reminder, but Xiao Xiyou, who was standing next to her, suddenly stopped.

A look of disbelief flashed in his eyes. How could he have forgotten about this?

The third son is indeed quite capable, and since his mother is the Empress, she naturally has some tricks up her sleeve.

Even though he did something out of line this time, he is still considered a potential candidate to become the crown prince in the eyes of the emperor.

"Walk!"

Xiao Xiyou seemed to have a sudden inspiration, and turned around and got into the carriage.

Zhou Zhizhi obediently followed behind him and also got into the carriage.

The Third Prince has already been locked in a secret chamber in the First Prince's palace.

The man was deathly pale in the dark dungeon and had been soaking in icy water.

His hands were bound by iron chains on both sides, which allowed him to stand on his own two feet; otherwise, his arms would have been broken.

This dungeon is completely dark; you can only see what's going on around you by the faint light of candles.

At that moment, I suddenly remembered a stone door, and it sounded like it was being slowly opened.

Xiao Nangua wearily lifted his eyelids, wanting to see who had tormented him into this state.

He may have done something outrageous, but ultimately no harm has been done.

And most importantly, his mother is the current empress. Who would dare to lock him up here?

A man walked over; he was wearing a black iron mask.

Their figures seemed to have been deliberately or unintentionally exaggerated, making it impossible to clearly see who it was.

"Who...who are you?"

Xiao Nan glanced around at the dark and gloomy underground chamber, then asked, "Where exactly is this place?"

His voice was extremely hoarse, and his lips were cracked.

I haven't had any water for several days, and now I feel dizzy and weak.

"You don't need to know who I am. You just need to know that your death is coming soon."

The man's voice was also specially processed using certain devices.

The voice is also different from the normal voice.

Xiao Nan Gua became increasingly convinced that it was someone he knew very well who was framing him.

Xiao Nan clenched his fists tightly, as if he were using a great deal of force.

Who are you?!