Chapter 204: Achievements That Shock the Master
The Sixth Prince placed the white jade teacup to his lips, took a sip, and continued, "Was that in the northwest your work?"
What he was talking about was naturally the bandits in the northwest. This guy was really the same as always. Since he dared to directly rob the official road, I'm afraid his father would be furious.
This move was also correct. The most difficult Fourth Prince took away a lot of troops from the capital when he left.
Even if the Fourth Prince gets the news and wants to rush back, I'm afraid he will be powerless.
There was nothing unusual on the man's face, no emotion visible.
"I'm just trying to accumulate merit for him. After all, he's been in office for so many years and hasn't achieved anything."
This is indeed true. The bandit problem in the northwest has been rampant for many years and has not been quelled. The problem of refugees is becoming more and more serious.
If we talk about the achievements of this emperor, it is probably that he believed in slander and was always worried that others would pull him down from the throne, which led to the murder of many loyal officials.
As for why the other party was so nervous, it was probably because the position he got was not legitimate.
He felt guilty and afraid, and he wanted to eliminate everything that looked threatening!
However, who can know what happened decades ago?
"You really have a good heart." The Sixth Prince glanced at the person in front of him. It was really a high-sounding excuse.
"Same here."
The Sixth Prince knew this man had a sharp tongue, so he rolled his eyes and couldn't help but want to tease him. "You, the future Duke of Zhenguo, have had many noble ladies inquiring about you! I'm afraid you'll have a flock of beautiful wives in the future!"
The person sitting opposite the Sixth Prince was Pei Yian, the future Duke of Zhenguo, who everyone in the capital believed was still in the remote countryside of Lingnan.
Before the Pei family got into trouble, Pei Yian was very popular even though he was engaged.
Who can resist clinging to her because she has such pretty face and family background?
"Compared to me, I'm afraid that you, Your Highness the Crown Prince, are the target of everyone's covetous eyes." Knowing that the other party was teasing him, Pei Yian was not the kind of person who would allow others to tease him, so he used the same method to treat the other person.
He didn't expect to shoot himself in the foot. Ever since he emerged, he has been surrounded by many romantic figures, not to mention that he is now the prince. It is no exaggeration to say that he is a piece of meat in a wolf's den.
"You really haven't changed at all."
Although he was speechless several times, the Sixth Prince was not angry. He knew the temper of the man in front of him. He was a vindictive and black-hearted person.
He didn't continue the discussion and turned to other topics, "Since you came to see me, are you ready?"
Pei Yian nodded, "The palace still needs your help."
"What's the big deal? I can't wait to see what expression my good father will have when he sees you!" The Sixth Prince said this with a playful look on his face as if he was watching a show.
When he mentioned his father, the emperor, his tone was devoid of any respect.
The bandits in the northwest this time have angered the emperor. With the Fourth Prince leading the team, half of the troops in the capital have been withdrawn. It is indeed a good time to take action.
Imperial Palace.
The emperor frowned, feeling irritated by reading those messy memorials.
Seeing that it was getting late and time to go to bed, the eunuch immediately understood what the emperor wanted to do by observing his actions.
With just one glance, everyone in the palace started to get busy.
The chief eunuch personally lit the calming incense in the incense burner. This calming incense, which was tributed from the Western Regions, was very effective. The emperor, who originally had many dreams and difficulty falling asleep, could steadily improve his sleep quality as long as he used this incense.
After undressing, the emperor lay on the soft and comfortable bed, closed his eyes, and gradually fell asleep.
Not long after, the emperor with his eyes closed on the bed frowned, his face began to look painful, and he muttered something in a low voice.
When the emperor opened his eyes again, his face was covered with cold sweat. When he opened his mouth to call his trusted eunuch to serve him, he suddenly realized something was wrong.
A dark shadow appeared in the palace, looking at him silently and oppressively. The emperor was unable to react.
The other party is definitely an assassin, and an assassin with superb martial arts skills, but he can appear in his palace silently. What are the people he keeps for?
The assassin took off his veil. The moment the emperor saw it, his pupils widened like bells and his face was filled with shock.
He had never guessed this person's identity. Since... since it was Pei... Pei Yian...
His confidant had clearly told him that he was in such a weak state that he might not survive this year...
But the person standing in front of him had no abnormal expression on his face, and there was no sign of poisoning at all. Could something have gone wrong?
How could that be?
At this time, the emperor vaguely felt that something was out of his control, and he began to panic, feel afraid, and be terrified.
Pei Yian's lips curled slightly, "Why, are you surprised to see me?"
"Help! Help! There's an assassin!" the emperor shouted loudly and panicked.
The old emperor called out for a long time, but there was no movement at all, not even a sound.
Pei Yian sneered and sat casually on the yellow rosewood pear chair, looking down at the person in front of him with a look of condescension.
"There are no people of yours near this palace. Even if you want to struggle, it will be useless."
"You...you...are simply a traitor. Do you want to rebel?" The emperor was so angry that he didn't expect that there would be someone so bold as to try to assassinate him!
Pei Yian didn't respond to the emperor's question, but only asked, "I guess you must be very curious now. Why did I act like nothing happened after being poisoned by the Five Poison Powder? I was even able to walk into the palace with such openness?"
The emperor did not say anything. He absolutely would not show any weakness, but he had doubts about these questions in his heart.
"Unfortunately, I don't want to answer these questions for you. As a loser, you have no right to know these. You only need to know one thing, that is, your reign as emperor is over." Pei Yian was too lazy to waste so much time talking to this damn emperor.
"Yian, you...you must be mistaken. The Pei family's affairs have nothing to do with me. They were all framed by the Minister of War. It has nothing to do with me. Look, I haven't restored the title of your Duke of Zhenguo Mansion yet!" He hadn't been the emperor for so many years in vain, so he immediately began to distance himself from the matter.
"You should know that I have valued the Pei family the most over the years. I am very sorry and heartbroken that things have turned out like this. There must be a villain behind this. I have already restored your innocence, so just calm down. As long as you don't take any action, I can satisfy you with whatever you want!"
"Could it be that the Pei family's downfall wasn't due to your fear of becoming too powerful and threatening the master?"
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