Chapter 468 Twisted Arrangement
Missing?
Although the eldest prince was very troubled by the people of the Mi family and had no good impression of them, he was still a little anxious when he heard that his former cousin had disappeared for no reason.
"Father, what happened? Can we get him back?"
As the emperor spoke, he secretly observed the eldest prince's reaction. Seeing his face suddenly change and his expression anxious, he blurted out this question and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
After all, blood is thicker than water!
In any case, his attitude towards the Mi family is still different! This is also good, at least it proves that this child has a conscience.
It's already remarkable that he can do this despite being in such a dilemma. Moreover, he is still so young.
It's a pity that this person is not missing, but dead. It is impossible to find him forever.
The Emperor then said vaguely, "I have already ordered the Prince of the Duke's Mansion to work with the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple to search for him. However, the eldest young master of the Mi family is a grown man, and it is very strange that he disappeared without a trace. I wonder if he offended someone or got into trouble and met with an accident. If that is the case, I am afraid the chances of finding him are not great!"
The eldest prince subconsciously thought of Concubine Mi, and his heart tightened: "I hope, I hope I can find it back."
"Well, who says it isn't?" The emperor smiled and said softly, "Alright, I'm just telling you this, letting you know about this matter. As the eldest prince, you shouldn't be concerned about anything else. Just focus on your studies."
"Yes, father." The eldest prince nodded and responded respectfully.
What the emperor said was indeed reasonable. The fact that the emperor took the initiative to tell him this matter was already very considerate of his status. He naturally understood his own limitations. How could he possibly get involved in such a matter?
Besides, isn't there Uncle Zhou? Uncle Zhou is so smart and capable. If the person is still there, he will definitely be able to find him back.
The emperor was quite satisfied to see him like this.
The father and son talked for a while before ordering him to leave.
The eldest prince left the Palace of Heavenly Purity and was about to go to the study to attend school, but he didn't know that people from Concubine Mi had already been waiting in his bedroom. When they saw him, they quickly invited him over.
The eldest prince felt helpless and subconsciously felt a sense of resistance.
He already knew what Concubine Mi wanted him to do.
The eldest prince still went there.
Concubine Mi, filled with resentment and indignation, tearfully complained to the Crown Prince, slamming Zhou Hansheng and condemning him as completely worthless. She even hinted that Zhou Hansheng was the mastermind behind the disappearance of the Mi family's eldest son.
This, in turn, led her to naturally implicate Zhao Liya: Zhou Hansheng's murder of the Mi family's eldest son was all the brainchild of Zhao Liya, the Crown Prince's Consort. Zhao Liya harbored a grudge against the Mi family, and so, taking advantage of the Dragon Boat Festival, when Beiyuan was crowded and full of people, she had taken advantage of the chaos. After all, with so many people around yesterday, it was easy to succeed, and even then, any investigation would be impossible.
Otherwise, how could such a big person get into trouble in a very safe place like Beiyuan?
What a coincidence! It was Zhou Hansheng who was in charge of Beiyuan's security yesterday.
Concubine Mi's crying was so reasonable and convincing, as if it were true. The eldest prince was almost dumbfounded when he heard it.
Because he found that he had no way to refute Concubine Mi's accusation!
Of course, he definitely didn't believe it.
He could only say dryly, "Uncle Zhou wouldn't do that. He's not that kind of person. All of this is just your guess, Concubine Mi. Don't worry, we'll definitely find him."
The anger in Concubine Mi's heart burst out all at once. She angrily accused the eldest prince and was so aggressive that she almost raised her hand to hit the eldest prince in the face.
The eldest prince had never seen her lose her composure like this. He was a little frightened and stood there in a daze, stunned.
Then, he said softly, disappointed, "Mother Mi, please take care of yourself. The emperor has already made a decision on this matter. He has already given instructions and passed them down. Someone will naturally follow up. Mother Mi, there is no point in being anxious. Please wait patiently."
Concubine Mi became more and more angry and accused: "You, you are so cold-blooded!"
The eldest prince, whom she accused of being cold-blooded, said nothing more. He bowed silently to her and said, "Your son will take his leave!"
Then he left her bedroom.
Concubine Mi threw herself on the couch and burst into tears.
This kid, this kid, he really has a cruel heart! He doesn't care about the Mi family's life or death at all!
Concubine Mi felt very cold in her heart.
In the afternoon, Concubine Mi accidentally found a note under the tea tray. She was startled and opened it out of curiosity, and her face suddenly changed.
She hurriedly called Nanny Xin and Bai Ling to ask them indirectly. Both of them were a little puzzled. Concubine Mi then realized that the note should have nothing to do with them. She didn't know who had secretly put it there and mixed it up and sent it to her.
She waved her hand to send them away, obviously feeling a little uneasy.
At night, Concubine Mi, who had been struggling for a long time, finally decided to go out.
On the surface, she went to bed early, then avoided everyone, wrapped herself in a cloak, and left the bedroom unnoticed. She walked through the imperial garden in a roundabout way, which became increasingly deserted and remote. After a long time, she finally arrived at a desolate place with lush trees.
She tightened her cloak around herself, looked around subconsciously, her heart pounding.
"You're here."
She was startled by the sudden cold voice behind her!
Concubine Mi uttered a soft "Ah!" and turned around hurriedly. Seeing the thin, haggard woman who looked almost ten years older, she opened her eyes wide in shock, "Concubine Yan, Concubine Yan..."
Yan, the former Imperial Concubine and now a criminal, laughed sarcastically and looked at Imperial Concubine Mi with a half-smile, feeling extremely contemptuous in her heart.
Some women are so incompetent and cowardly at heart. The current imperial concubine, who gave birth to the emperor's only prince, can't even maintain any dignity at all. When she meets a criminal like herself in the cold palace, she can still be so humble and weak!
Tsk tsk tsk, she couldn’t bear to watch it anymore!
If she had no choice, she would never choose to work with such a person.
However, she was almost overwhelmed by the dark, miserable and desolate days in the cold palace, and she didn't want to stay there anymore!
Not only is she in dire straits, but she also has an emperor who can't move all day long but keeps cursing and making noises that make her headache and irritate her. He is almost driving her crazy.
She would rather take one last gamble, even at the cost of her life!
After all, she has been running this palace for so many years. Even though the new emperor has purged the palace several times since he ascended the throne and basically eliminated all her people, there are always two or three who slip through the net and can be used by her when necessary.
(End of this chapter)
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