The Imperial Guards, the inner army, were dressed in heavy armor and carried long swords, looking every bit the part of a warrior.
Just as they were about to take action, a commotion came from afar, like a sudden storm. In the blink of an eye, the Crown Prince appeared with a troop of imperial guards blocking their way, along with a cavalry unit bearing the banner of the Qiao Family Army. The leader of the troop was none other than Qiao Dacheng.
The eldest prince frowned: "Second brother, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to obstruct my investigation of spies?"
"Of course not." The Crown Prince smiled faintly. "I am here to help my eldest brother so that he will not have to work too hard. The Qiao family cavalry just happened to be passing by and were called here by me to do something."
The eldest prince was unwilling to let the crown prince get involved, and said coldly, "But Father Emperor entrusted this task to me, so I will complete it. It is my business, so Second Brother should not worry about it."
The Crown Prince still smiled and said, "I have also consulted with Father and asked to investigate together with my eldest brother. Father loves my eldest brother the most and doesn't want you to suffer alone."
The eldest prince took a deep breath. He wondered if the crown prince had sensed something and had brought Qiao Dacheng along, but he thought it was impossible. The matter was handled with absolute secrecy, and the plan was perfect.
They have always been irreconcilable enemies. Although Chu Yaoce appears calm and collected, as the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, he has remained completely unscathed amidst countless turbulent events over the years, always emerging unscathed. How could he be simple?
They probably want to use this opportunity to find fault with him.
Thinking of this, the eldest prince smiled. He was conducting the search according to the rules; what could possibly go wrong? The crown prince was really being delusional.
The crown prince wants to find fault with him, but it's still unclear who's finding fault with whom.
Those who are close to the Qiao family will not be able to escape when the time comes, even if he is the Crown Prince.
The eldest prince nodded: "Since my second brother is willing to help, I will not refuse. It would be unpleasant for us brothers to refuse his kindness."
The two exchanged a "please" gesture.
The search team acted swiftly and decisively.
The eldest prince said coldly, "Don't miss any corner. Tap every wall brick and floor tile. Under the tiles, in the well, in the bonsai, antiques and paintings, etc., don't miss anything."
The Crown Prince said, "Keep your hands and feet clean. Anyone who has extra items on them will be punished for theft."
The eldest prince choked for a moment, then glared at the crown prince: "Second brother, aren't you being a bit too nosy?"
Some unspoken rules are hard to say outright. When soldiers search a mansion, how can they not take advantage of the situation? Otherwise, it would reduce their motivation. After all, few of these noble families have clean finances. How could officials support such a large fortune with their meager salaries?
The Crown Prince is deliberately making things difficult for him.
Chu Yaoce said, "I also brought a hundred Imperial Guards with me. It's not right for them to follow the rules while the people brought by my eldest brother do something underhanded. If this gets to Father's ears, it will likely lead to two completely opposite opinions. That's not what my eldest brother wants to see, is it?"
The eldest prince scoffed, "How high-sounding! The crown prince is just using me as a target. Who can be considered aboveboard?"
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