He killed Jiang Yi's family, so Jiang Yi's hatred for him shouldn't be so bland. Many people have tried to kill him over the years, but the source of many of them could not be found. Qin Shuhuai originally thought that it was someone sent by Zhao Yu, but now it seems that maybe... it was Qin Peng?

Zhao Peng died in his arms, and he fed him the poison with his own hands. No matter what the reason was, for Zhao Yu and Bai Zhi, this is the fact.

He also explained it to Zhao Yu, but he knew Zhao Yu too well. Zhao Yu's feelings for Zhao Peng would not allow anyone to hurt Zhao Peng. No matter what the reason, for Zhao Yu, the murderer should be killed and he should be killed too.

Now that Zhao Yu is the emperor, it is normal for Zhao Yu to send someone to assassinate him.

In the past he didn't want to make a big deal about it, but now he feels that he should investigate carefully to find out who sent the person.

If Qin Peng has been trying to assassinate him for the past ten years, then Qin Peng must be Jiang Yi without a doubt, which means that Jiang Yi died and then became Qin Peng, and then Qin Peng lived until now as Jiang Yi.

If no one killed him, then maybe Qin Peng came to Jiang Yi back then, and after Jiang Yi died, Qin Peng returned to himself.

Qin Shuhuai was thinking about it, and suddenly realized a problem.

When did he start believing this stuff?

He felt like he was possessed.

But at this moment, he was unwilling to give up on this matter. This was like a straw that made him feel that Zhao Peng could still survive.

Maybe?

This time he will not let anyone notice his misconduct. He will carefully investigate the matter. He must know how Jiang Yi survived.

Qin Shuhuai stood up with coldness in his eyes.

At the morning court on the second day, Zhang Ying and Qin Shuhuai's people directly quarreled over the position of the governor of Yangzhou.

The appointment of this position has been controversial for a long time. Whenever Zhang Ying recommends someone, Qin Shuhuai's people will try their best to find some dirt on that person and report him!

Whenever Qin Shuhuai recommended someone, Zhang Ying would find fault with Qin Shuhuai's people and report him!

You have been accusing me and I have been accusing you for more than half a month, and the position of Yangzhou Governor has been vacant all this time. Today, Zhang Ying's people are still tearing up the misconduct of Yang Quan, who was recommended by Qin Shuhuai. The people in the Ministry of Personnel are getting restless. The Minister of Personnel stood up and shouted angrily: "Noisy, noisy, noisy, you guys keep arguing all day long. Don't we all know what you are planning in your hearts? The position of Yangzhou Governor has been vacant for more than half a month, and you still can't come up with a plan. Just tell me what you want to do!"

"Minister Zhang," Zhang Ying said casually, "What do you mean? If it's not suitable, then it's not suitable. Do you think you can just send someone through if it's not suitable?"

"Master Zhang," Zhang Cheng turned around, his face cold, "No one is perfect, so forgive him if you can."

"Go talk to the Prince Regent about this!" Zhang Ying snorted coldly, "When I recommended Lord Lu before, he was very picky."

Zhang Cheng frowned, turned to look at Qin Shuhuai, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the position of governor is of great importance and cannot be left vacant for too long. Please ask the Regent Prince and the others to consider it carefully."

Qin Shuhuai didn't say anything. He took a sip of tea and knew the time had come.

At this time, not only his people but also Zhang Ying's people in the court were probably annoyed and wanted to end the matter as soon as possible.

Qin Shuhuai turned to look at Qin Peng and asked casually, "What do you think, Princess?"

Compared with Zhang Ying and Qin Shuhuai, Qin Peng is the third person in the court at this moment.

Although this third person is a bit weak and has to look to these two for decisions on everything, when the two are at loggerheads, this nominal third co-author seems to be the most appropriate.

Qin Peng also knew that the time had come. He sighed behind the curtain and said, "I think what Minister Zhang said is absolutely right. We can't let the position of governor remain vacant. Otherwise, let Lord Yang..."

“No!”

Zhang Ying stepped forward and said with suppressed anger: "Princess, if Lord Yang can be appointed as the governor, then why can't Lord Lu be appointed? Both of you have poor personal ethics, but Princess favors the Regent. What does this mean?"

"Then let Lord Lu ..."

"No." Qin Shuhuai said calmly, with a selfless look: "Since Lord Zhang feels that both of you have bad personal ethics, it is better not to use either of you. I would rather the position of governor remain vacant than let such an immoral person take up such an important position."

"Then what do you say we should do?"

Zhang Ying raised her voice: "Qin Shuhuai, do you really want to make Yangzhou so chaotic?"

"That..." Qin Peng looked around and said cautiously, "I have a candidate here. Take a look at him. Is he suitable?"

Qin Peng spoke, and both sides fell silent. Qin Shuhuai frowned, looking somewhat unhappy. Seeing this, Zhang Ying immediately said, "Princess, please speak."

"Shi Yushi, Chen Zixuan."

This person was given to Qin Peng by Bai Zhi. Because Bai Zhi recommended Wang Ke as Qin Shuhuai's man last time, this incident cast a shadow on Qin Peng's opinion of Bai Zhi's recommendation, so she went to investigate Chen Zixuan in person.

Chen Zixuan is a staunch monarchist. He has never taken sides over the years. He supports whoever the emperor is. These people are the only ones Qin Peng can use now, but it is just a delaying tactic. It will be the time for Qin Peng to truly select talents when the imperial examination is held this year.

Qin Peng was pondering in his heart and saw the confusion on Chen Zixuan's face.

He had been in the position of Shiweishi for many years, and because he did not form cliques, no one paid any attention to him. Today, he was suddenly pulled out by Qin Peng, and everyone was a little surprised.

Qin Peng said slowly: "Chen Yushi was originally from Yangzhou. He was selected as a filial and honest official in Yangzhou and started from the position of Yangzhou's chief clerk. He is familiar with the duties of officials in Yangzhou. He is a steady and reliable person with good character and steady and reliable work. He has been rated as good for five consecutive years. What do you think, my lords?"

After saying this, everyone fell silent. Qin Shuhuai said slowly: "Master Chen is only 28 years old now..."

Being a governor at the age of 28 was considered a great achievement.

Chen Zixuan listened to this. No matter whether it was Qin Peng's praise or Qin Shuhuai's hesitation, his face remained calm, as if it had nothing to do with him. Everyone couldn't help but nod secretly.

After choosing for so many days, this person is indeed the most suitable one. Although he is not extremely outstanding, being mediocre and abiding by the rules is also a kind of excellence.

At least, he doesn't take sides.

Zhang Ying felt much more comfortable. He knew that Qin Shuhuai would not give up the position of Yangzhou governor, and he did not want to argue with Qin Shuhuai anymore. Seeing that Qin Shuhuai was still unwilling to give in, he immediately said, "I think Mr. Chen is very good!"

Zhang Ying said so, and Zhang Cheng also said: "I also think that although Lord Chen is a little young, he is a steady and reliable person, impeccable in all aspects. The country cannot judge talents by age. I'm being rash," Zhang Cheng raised his eyes and looked at Qin Shuhuai, intending to put pressure on him: "The Regent Prince is only 26 years old now, but he can still pacify foreign enemies in the north and manage the government at home, right?"

After hearing this, Qin Shuhuai did not respond, and Zhang Ying felt extremely comfortable.

Zhang Cheng is a straightforward person who does not take sides. When he criticized Qin Shuhuai in such a way, Zhang Ying instantly felt that she had an ally.

Although he knew that Zhang Cheng wanted to resolve the issue of the Yangzhou governor as soon as possible, this did not prevent them from unifying their front.

Qin Shuhuai made the decision, and the post of Yangzhou governor fell on Chen Zixuan. Qin Peng then asked Shuntian Prefecture to elect a person named Jian Chun to be the governor of Shuntian Prefecture. The two positions that the two sides had been fighting for for a long time were finally settled.

After the court session, Zhang Ying chased after Zhang Cheng, intending to invite him to drink. Qin Peng saw that everyone had left, but she did not leave. Seeing Jiang Chun pushing Qin Shuhuai's wheelchair away, she trotted after him. Qin Shuhuai gave Jiang Chun a look, and Jiang Chun stepped back. Qin Peng subconsciously stepped forward to push Qin Shuhuai's wheelchair, and asked with a smile, "Where are you going, Prince Regent?"

"Qianchun Palace."

This is where Qin Shuhuai works. Qin Peng turned around and saw that there was no one around. Then he said, "Thank you for today."

"Um."

"It's over now," Qin Peng said, getting down to business: "Should Lu You be released?"

"You should give me Jiang Yi's body and evidence first."

"Okay." Qin Peng nodded decisively: "I'll have someone deliver it to your house tonight."

Qin Shuhuai was a little surprised by this, but he didn't show it on his face. He just said, "Aren't you afraid that I will kill Lu You after getting the evidence?"

"How can that be possible?" Qin Peng smiled and said, "I still believe in your character."

Qin Shuhuai remained silent for a moment, then he slowly said, "I'm curious, Qin Peng, what kind of person are you?"

Qin Peng looked down at him. It was a sunny day. It was spring and the weather in Qi was beginning to warm up. Both of them were wearing spring clothes. Spring clothes were thinner than winter clothes and had wider sleeves. The wind in the square made Qin Peng's sleeves flutter, making a sound of fabric colliding.

She raised her hand to tidy up her messy hair and softened her voice: "Why do you ask me this, Lord?"

"You and I are political enemies."

Qin Shuhuai said calmly: "But the princess doesn't seem to have much hostility towards me?"

"Before asking me this, why don't you ask yourself?"

Qin Peng found it a little funny: "The prince really doesn't have much hostility towards me."

Qin Shuhuai remained silent. He did not have much hostility towards Qin Peng because there was no need.

There was no need for him to be so hostile to a powerless princess who was so similar to Zhao Peng. If Qin Peng was really a hindrance to him, he could just kill her without wasting too much emotion.

But what about Qin Peng?

"My Lord, I am a very open-minded person."

There was a soft light in Qin Peng's eyes, as if all the spring scenery of March was reflected in her eyes.

"People in this world are inherently bad. They betray, frame, plot, and take what they want. So if someone is nice to me, I think I should cherish it."

"You have to look at people's goodness and badness separately. It's normal for others to be mean to me. There's no need to hate or resent them. If I fall into their hands, it's my own incompetence. But if others are good to me, it's just that they did more. I keep it in my heart and think that the world is pretty good."

"If I don't think this way, then everyone who is good to me will always be bad to me. Wouldn't that make me feel hopeless?"

"But if I can think of it this way, that bad is common sense and good is extraordinary, wouldn't it feel much better?"

Qin Peng lowered his head and looked at Qin Shuhuai. "Your Highness is kind to me, so when there is no conflict, I get along with you as a friend. What's wrong with that?"

Qin Shuhuai didn't say anything, he felt a little pain in his heart.

He thought of Zhao Peng.

Although Zhao Peng had never said these words to him, he knew that Zhao Peng probably thought the same way back then.

"That's fine," Qin Shuhuai nodded and said slowly, "If your heart is not moved, you won't be hurt. If you don't expect, you won't be disappointed."

“But there are exceptions.”

Qin Peng walked Qin Shuhuai to the door and lowered his eyes: "I also had expectations of people."

At least, before Qin Shuhuai fed her poison, she had a vague expectation in her heart that maybe this person was different.

But the poison was eventually fed into her mouth. When she thought back on it, she felt that it was both reasonable and unexpected.

When Jiang Yi was killed, she was angry, resentful, and wanted to kill him wholeheartedly.

But time diluted the feelings, and she couldn't say what kind of feelings it was, maybe it was family affection, or maybe it was friendship. In short, when she found out that her expectations of Qin Shuhuai were completely wishful and ridiculous, she suddenly felt that there was nothing left.

Betrayal, framing and abandoning conspiracy are common, but she will not be sad about it.

At this time, they arrived at the door of Qianchun Palace. Qin Shuhuai turned around to look at her. At that moment, this person's smile fell into his eyes, and he couldn't tell what he felt.

There was a hint of bitterness, as well as some sarcasm and indescribable mockery.

"Who did you expect?"

he asked.

"My husband."