The Crown Prince looked at the Second Prince again: "Second brother! Half a year ago, I gave you a rare copy of a military manual..."
"Master Zhang, two years ago I discussed with you the sentencing for accidental injury under the Criminal Law!"
"Master Wen, three years ago in the midsummer, I and you solved a chess game together. You once said that we should live towards death. How wonderful!"
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Emperor Wen raised his hand and smiled, "The Crown Prince doesn't have the Soul-Separation Syndrome! Langming, go and quell the rumors! The Crown Prince will personally go to the west of the city to distribute porridge tomorrow. Oh! Remember to bring the Prime Minister's daughter along!"
The prince bowed respectfully: "Thank you, father!"
After leaving the court, Emperor Wen summoned his secret guards and asked, "Have you figured it out? Who hired the killer?"
The secret guard hesitated. "Your Majesty! These are the Third and Fourth Princes' men. Their followers are heading to the City God Temple on the outskirts of the city, one after the other."
Emperor Wen raised his eyebrows and sneered: "My sons have grown up. They like to fight. As long as they don't cause a big mess, let them do it!"
The secret guards retreated, and Emperor Wen said to Eunuch Gao standing beside him: "They looked like docile puppies before, but I didn't expect them to be wolves!"
Eunuch Gao consoled him, saying, "The Second Prince is filial to His Majesty! The Fifth Prince is also obedient!"
Emperor Wen narrowed his eyes and said, "The second son is very good, but he is too straightforward! As for the fifth son, Concubine Hui has made him as weak as a girl! Alas! I don't know to whom I will hand over this great kingdom in the future!"
Eunuch Gao respectfully handed over the tea and said, "Your Majesty is in his prime, and the Crown Prince is also growing up. Your Majesty, don't worry!"
Emperor Wen sneered: "He wishes I would abdicate right now and let someone more capable take over!"
Emperor Wen looked down at the memorial. After a long pause, he instructed Eunuch Gao, "Third and Fourth Brothers have done me a great favor this time! Go tell Lu Zhi to thoroughly investigate the Prime Minister's murder case. Gu Zhong should retire and enjoy his old age!"
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