The fourth brother is the best at saving face; he says one thing to people and does another behind their backs, so you can't believe a word he says!
Helian Rong glanced at the three men before speaking sternly: "Ci'er went hunting at the West Mountain hunting grounds today to prepare a birthday gift for me, but he disappeared while hunting. I do not want this to be related to you, otherwise don't blame me for not showing any fatherly affection."
The three of them looked rather grim upon hearing this.
But Helian Rong didn't give them a chance to speak, and waved his hand directly: "All of you, step back!"
"Yes." The three responded and left the imperial study together.
As soon as the three left, Helian Rong summoned his secret guards: "Keep a close eye on those three for me. Report back immediately if there is any disturbance."
"Yes," the guards replied immediately.
Upon leaving the imperial study, Helian Qin spoke first, looking at Helian Zheng and Helian Jun and saying, "You two acted quickly this time, managing to evade so many of Father's eyes and ears."
Helian Zheng looked at him like he was an idiot: "You said yourself that Father has so many spies, how are we supposed to make a move!"
Normally, the Emperor wouldn't even let Helian Ci leave the palace gates. This time, his trip to the Xishan hunting grounds was such a big commotion, he must have sent a lot of Qinglong Guards and secret guards. Even if he wanted to make a move against Helian Ci again, he wouldn't have a chance to do so!
Helian Jun glanced at Helian Zheng, and seeing that he didn't seem to be talking, frowned and said, "If we didn't do it, then how did Helian Ci disappear?"
Helian Zheng and Helian Qin exchanged a glance, both looking puzzled.
If it weren't for them, how could Helian Ci have disappeared in the first place?
Could it be that someone else in the Northern Wei Dynasty wanted to frame Helian Ci?
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