The next half month was relatively peaceful and stable.
Prince Ding is in charge of Prince Chen's Mansion. Even when Qin Ye is not there, Prince Ding manages Prince Chen's Mansion in perfect order and keeps it as stable as usual.
On the other hand, Zong Zhengli was looking for Qin Ye while taking advantage of Zong Zhengchen's absence from the imperial capital to gather his own forces.
After more than half a month, the court was already full of good words.
The Imperial Palace.
Dacheng Hall.
"Your Majesty, the serial murder case that has caused panic in the capital has been solved by His Royal Highness Prince Li! The murderer has been caught, and now the people can sleep peacefully at night." A minister said with relief.
Another minister said:
"There was a locust plague in the eastern region, and His Royal Highness Prince Li took out his own money to help the people. This selfless act is worthy of our emulation..."
"His Royal Highness Prince Li..."
The ministers spoke one after another, describing the achievements of King Li.
There was widespread praise in the court.
Among the people, it has received continuous praise.
For a time, King Li won the hearts of a large number of people.
Sitting high on the dragon throne, the emperor looked at Prince Li, who was standing at the head of all officials, and praised him with a smile:
"Li'er did a good job. A benevolent prince is a blessing to the people. I wonder what reward Li'er wants?"
Zong Zhengli bowed calmly:
"This is my responsibility. It is my honor to share my father's worries. I dare not take credit for it."
When the civil and military officials heard this, they nodded and talked in low voices.
Prince Li is humble, gentle, approachable, and possesses excellent qualities and extraordinary abilities, which is good.
Not bad.
After the court session.
Many officials surrounded Prince Li, trying to curry his favor and show their favor to him. After everyone had dispersed, the imperial eunuch Defu then found Prince Li in private.
"This old servant is here to fetch the medicine on the orders of the Emperor."
Zong Zhengli gave a small white porcelain bottle:
"This medicine is divided into twelve portions. Tell the emperor that if you want it to work, you have to persist."
Zong Zhengli is not stupid.
If all the methods of taking the Flower of the Dead were told to the Emperor at once, he would succeed in his goal and might do something shady.
He specially divided this method into twelve parts and gave only one part at a time, so that the emperor could have the upper hand.
"Yes, I will convey His Royal Highness Prince Li's words to the Emperor."
De Fu took the small porcelain bottle with both hands, bowed, and left.
King Li left the palace.
Outside the palace gate, Wu Nu was there.
"Your Highness, good news!" Wu Nu rarely showed up in public, but today's matter was special, so she couldn't wait and ran to the outside of the palace gate to find Zong Zhengli.
She took a few steps forward and whispered:
"Half an hour ago, Princess Chen's maid Yue'er was buying vegetables at the market. She was spotted by our people and has been captured."
"oh?"
Zong Zhengli raised his eyebrows slightly, and something came to his mind.
Put everything else behind you and do what you are most interested in first.
In a dark alley.
Yue'er was caught here, with her hands tied, unable to escape. She was terrified and threatened the secret guard with a trembling voice:
"I am a maid in Prince Chen's mansion. If you dare to kidnap me, my princess will never let you go!"
The secret guard had a blank expression on his face and coldly put the sword on her neck.
Otherwise, don't say a word.
"If you know what's best for you, let me go. My master is Princess Chen. She treats me very well. She won't forgive you..."
"Asshole, is this how you treat my distinguished guest?"
Not far away, there was a cold scolding voice.
The secret guard immediately put away his sword, "Master, please forgive me."
Yue'er looked up and saw a familiar face...
"Your Highness Prince Li..."
She turned pale.
When I saw Prince Li, I thought of Zhang Fei's death...
Zong Zhengli came over with his hands behind his back, a gentle smile on his face: "Don't be afraid, Miss Yue'er. I am a blind man and I accidentally offended you. I wonder where you live now? I will take you back."
Yue'er shuddered all over.
How could she not understand what King Li meant?
Prince Li is asking about the whereabouts of the princess!
She can't say!
Before the prince went to the battle, he secretly arranged for the princess to stay in the valley to recuperate in order to avoid the disputes in the imperial capital. If the princess's location was exposed, wouldn't it put her in danger?
She lowered her head hastily:
"I... I can just go back to Prince Chen's Mansion. I don't want to trouble His Royal Highness Prince Li."
After saying this, she carried her vegetable basket and tried to escape.
When passing by.
Suddenly, a big hand grabbed her.
She was so frightened that she trembled all over and could hardly stand.
Zong Zhengli smiled: "Yue'er, we are now on the same side. Not only did you kill Zhang Fei, you also told me about the undead flower. If I tell Qin Ye what you did, do you think Qin Ye would kill you?"
The gentle voice sounded like a demon from hell, making Yue'er feel as if she had fallen into an ice cellar, cold from head to toe.
There is an oppressive feeling of being dragged into darkness and unable to escape in this lifetime.
She was shaking with panic, and her voice was trembling:
"No...don't...I don't know where the princess is, Your Highness, I really don't know..."