"The Princess's Mansion is doomed this time."
Upon learning that someone had attempted to assassinate Gu Jiu in the street, Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci blurted out the above words.
"The Crown Prince and Madam Zhao have a deep relationship, and Madam Zhao is pregnant. This time, the Crown Prince will definitely not let go of the Princess's Mansion. Chaoyang has been proud all his life, but he didn't expect that in his old age, he would make such a bad move. Even if he doesn't die this time, he will be skinned alive."
Zhu Ci, the Earl of Cheng'en, shook his head repeatedly, unable to understand how Chaoyang could make such a lousy move. He actually dared to send someone to assassinate Gu Jiu in the street.
Do you think you are not dying fast enough?
There are many people who can’t figure it out.
The upper circles in Beijing were all saying that Chaoyang was crazy and that was why he sent people to assassinate Gu Jiu.
Playing assassination at the foot of the imperial city is clearly breaking the rules of the game, so don't blame others for using gangster tactics against you.
Every circle has its own rules.
When people fight against each other, they can use conspiracy or open conspiracy, but they cannot resort to means such as assassination and poisoning.
Assassination and poisoning are too cruel.
Once this precedent was set, everyone from the imperial palace to the court to the aristocratic circle felt insecure.
When going out, one must be on guard against being assassinated in the street. This situation only occurs in times of chaos or when a country is just established and society is unstable.
Playing assassination in peacetime is seeking death.
We have always had a good understanding.
Even if it's a life-and-death fight, it's still within the rules of the game.
For example, asking the censor to impeach, setting a trap for the eldest grandson of the Shaofu Household Manager... everyone tacitly approved of these kinds of tactics.
Who wins and who loses depends on who has more powerful means and who has a stronger background.
As a result, Chaoyang couldn't defeat Gu Jiu, so he assassinated him.
Damn it, who would dare to have anything to do with Princess Chaoyang’s Mansion in the future?
Did he say something wrong and was hated by others, so Princess Chaoyang sent someone to assassinate him?
If you can't win, just admit defeat. Playing assassination is simply courting death.
Many people have labeled the Princess Chaoyang Mansion as cold.
"Stay away from the Princess's Mansion from now on. Don't associate with anyone there anymore."
"No need to send festival gifts to the Princess's Mansion anymore."
"Just pretend you never mentioned the previous marriage."
"Return the gift that the Princess's Mansion sent last time, and from now on, we will cut off all contact between the two families."
Similar conversations were taking place in many mansions.
Every household was eager to draw a clear line between themselves and the Princess's Mansion.
The Jinwu Guards haven't yet determined the charges against the Princess's Mansion. Isn't it a bit too hasty to draw a clear line at this time?
hehe!
Didn’t you see that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince personally led people to besiege the Princess’s Mansion?
There was no need to investigate this matter. It must have been done by the Princess's Mansion. Apart from their family, no one would be so foolish as to try assassination right under the Imperial City.
"Hurry up and draw a clear line, lest His Royal Highness the Crown Prince take his anger out on us as well."
"I wonder what the attitude is in the palace?"
"The palace should have heard the news."
Damn it, it seems like everyone is busy investigating the case and no one went to the palace to report the situation.
At this time, who will go to the palace to tell them?
No, no!
Whoever is stubborn will go.
…
In Xingqing Palace, Emperor Wende was reviewing memorials.
Suddenly my eyelids twitched.
He rubbed his eyes and said, "Chang En, what's the significance of eyelid twitching?"
Chang En: "..."
Oh my god! I have this ominous feeling, like someone is going to die.
"I wonder which eyelid is twitching, Your Majesty?"
His answer would naturally change with the twitching of His Majesty's eyelids.
Emperor Wende rubbed his eyes and said, "Both of my eyelids are twitching."
Chang En suddenly felt as bitter as if he had swallowed Coptis chinensis.
"Well, how about asking the imperial physician to take a look?"
Emperor Wende waved his hand and said, "I suddenly have a bad feeling. Send someone out to see if anything has happened."
Chang En was moved to tears. Your Majesty, I, this old servant, also have a bad feeling.
I actually have the same feeling as Your Majesty. It's true that we are in sync with each other.
Chang En took the order and gave his eyes, and his godson hurried out to inquire about the news.
As long as you deliberately inquire, news will be sent to the palace continuously.
"Oh no!" The godson was a little anxious.
"How can you shout so loudly? Go down and receive your punishment later." Chang En scolded.
Emperor Wende waved his hand. "Why is it bad? What happened?"
Chang En's godson, Eunuch Xiao Wu, secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead, then bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Madam Zhao went out to attend a wedding banquet today and was assassinated on the way back to the palace."
"What?" Emperor Wende was shocked. "In broad daylight, someone actually dared to assassinate the prince's wife?"
How audacious!
Are you going to rebel?
Emperor Wende's rage suddenly rose. "What are the Jinwu Guards doing? Such a serious incident happened in the capital, why didn't I receive any report from the Jinwu Guards? Send someone to summon that bastard Wei Zhong immediately. I want to question him. If he can't lead the Jinwu Guards well, then find someone else to lead them."
Chang En quickly ordered someone to call Wei Zhong, thinking that the Jinwu Guard should have been replaced long ago.
This time, if Wei Zhong fails to do his job well, he won't mind kicking Wei Zhong out personally.
Emperor Wende vented his anger before he remembered to ask about the situation of the person involved, "How is Madam Zhao doing now?"
People must not die.
If Gu Jiu died, Emperor Wende wouldn't mind killing everyone.
Damn, Gu Jiu is the God of Wealth.
Are you trying to cut off my source of income by killing the God of Wealth?
Cutting off someone's source of income is like killing their parents.
If you dare to cut off the emperor's financial resources, you must be prepared to have your entire family killed.
Eunuch Wu trembled with fear and whispered, "Madam Zhao, Madam Zhao was frightened, but she's fine. However..."
Emperor Wende was obviously relieved, as long as the person was fine.
Chang En also secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, fortunately the person was still alive.
Emperor Wende came back to his senses. "But what? Did something happen again?"
Eunuch Wu was terrified, his calves trembling. "I heard that the Crown Prince and his men razed the Youcai Casino, and then besieged Princess Chaoyang's residence, forbidding anyone from entering or leaving. Even Master Zhao was beaten for stepping out of the gate. I heard that Master Zhao was beaten badly."
quiet!
Quiet!
Deathly quiet!
Emperor Wende didn't say anything, and no one dared to breathe.
After an unknown amount of time, Emperor Wende suddenly kicked over a stool and asked, "Liu Zhao led his men to besiege the Princess's Residence and even beat people? How did he conclude that the Princess's Residence had sent someone to assassinate Gu Jiu? The Jinwu Guards haven't investigated thoroughly yet, but he's so capable as to directly convict the Princess's Residence. Someone, call Liu Zhao to me. I want to question him in person."
After saying this, Emperor Wende kicked over another stool.
Eunuch Wu had never seen such a scene before and was scared half to death.
Chang En waved his hand and told him to quickly invite His Royal Highness the Crown Prince into the palace.
Chang En is an old man beside Emperor Wende.
He knew clearly that even though Emperor Wende kicked over two stools in a row, he was not that angry at all.
Maybe I even feel a little proud: This brat Liu Zhao has the demeanor of me when I was young.
As a child of the royal family, how could he swallow his anger when he was offended? He had to fight back when he was offended. This was the temper of a child of the royal family.
How can His Royal Highness the Crown Prince not have a temper?
But Emperor Wende did not say so.
He slammed the table and said, "You bastard, even if Chaoyang is wrong, I will punish him. He led people to besiege the princess's mansion, how shameless. Chaoyang is his elder, and it is unbelievable for a junior to besiege the elder's mansion and even beat people up."
Chang En hurriedly reminded, "Your Majesty, do you have to keep this a secret from the Cining Palace?"
Emperor Wende snorted coldly, "Why keep it secret? An assassination in the street, right under the imperial city, is simply appalling. If even the people of the capital can't live and work in peace, how can the Great Zhou ever have a moment of peace?"
This matter must be thoroughly investigated. No matter who is responsible, no matter their background, I will punish them severely. If you can convey these words to the Queen Mother, she will understand my earnest intentions.
Chang En took the order and thought to himself that Princess Chaoyang was really finished this time.
If you can't win in a fight with Gu Jiu, just admit defeat.
It's not shameful anyway.
Cheng Enbo Zhu Cibu also lost face and admitted defeat, and then successfully got on Gu Jiu's business and participated in the construction of the cement road from Beijing to Luozhou.
Chang En didn't know that Zhu's other businesses were facing powerful competitors one after another, and their market share was being eroded. They no longer had the glory of being the richest man in Beijing.
Behind all this, Gu Jiu's figure is looming.
It has been said long ago that Liu Zhao and Gu Jiu are both stingy and vindictive.
This time Chaoyang made a bad move, and who knows what situation it will end up in.
Wei Zhong was busy investigating the case and was unable to rush to the palace immediately.
Instead, it was Liu Zhao who arrived at Xingqing Palace to meet Emperor Wende before Wei Zhong.
"Your son pays his respects to the Emperor."
"How dare you pay your respects to me? Look at the chaos you've caused. Who gave you the courage to bring people to surround the princess's mansion?"
Liu Zhao said seriously, "I suspect Princess Chaoyang's residence is plotting a rebellion. I'm worried they might become desperate, so I've made these arrangements in advance. Please understand, Father."
The corners of Emperor Wende's mouth twitched.
What a bastard, he's so rude in his way of doing things.
If we want to punish Chaoyang, we can't frame him with the charge of rebellion.
"Nonsense! You're clearly seeking personal revenge."
"I'm not talking nonsense, nor am I seeking revenge. I have evidence that Princess Chaoyang's residence is very likely plotting a rebellion, and I've even brought the evidence with me."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wende's face darkened. "Where is the evidence?"
"The evidence is outside. I cannot bring it in because I am meeting with my father."
Emperor Wende said sternly, "Present the evidence."
Soon, a eunuch came into the hall holding an arrow.
"Father, please look! This is the arrow that attacked my wife. It is made of fine iron."
As soon as Jingtie Erzi spoke, the hall became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
The arrow lay on Emperor Wende's desk, its iron-forged tip emitting a faint, cold light. It was as if an invisible hand had instantly grasped Emperor Wende's neck.
Bang!
Emperor Wende picked up the inkstone on the table and smashed it down hard.
The inkstone shattered and fragments flew everywhere.
"Tell Wei Zhong to come before me within half an hour. If he doesn't arrive within half an hour, bring his head with him."
"Your Majesty, Wei Zhong requests an audience outside the main hall."
"Tell him to get in here."
Wei Zhong was terrified.
I was so anxious to investigate the case that I neglected the palace. I regret it so much.
After entering the hall, Wei Zhong kowtowed and apologized without saying a word.
“Get out!”
Wei Zhong was stunned.
I took a quick glance and realized that Emperor Wende was telling His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to get out.
Liu Zhao was furious and very unhappy. He did not hide his emotions in front of Emperor Wende.
"Chaoyang assassinated my wife, this matter is not over yet."
"Get out of here right now. Don't mess around without my permission."
After saying this, Emperor Wende picked up two memorials and threw them on Liu Zhao's head, "Go down and reflect on your actions."
Chang En realized that Emperor Wende only asked Liu Zhao to reflect on his actions, but did not ask for the withdrawal of the guards who were besieging the Princess's Mansion.
This is a signal to get to the bottom of this!
Liu Zhao left angrily.
After leaving Xingqing Palace, Liu Zhao's expression cleared up, and he no longer looked angry. He was clearly a reserved and thoughtful person.
He ordered Lin Shuping, "Send someone to keep a close watch on the Princess's residence. No one is allowed to enter or leave. Your Highness, please return to the palace first."
Lin Shuping asked, "Your Highness, are we going to withdraw everyone outside the Princess's Mansion?"
"Why retreat? Father didn't even say to do that. No need to retreat, just continue the siege. Anyone who dares to come in or out will be beaten back without hesitation."
"I understand."
Liu Zhao did not go to the Cining Palace or the Weiyang Palace, but went straight back to the palace.
…
In Weiyang Palace, Empress Pei was extremely angry.
"Such a serious incident happened, but Liu Zhao didn't even say a word and just left the palace. Does he really take me seriously?"
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
Empress Pei slammed the table and said, "Send someone to the palace to remind Liu Zhao, remind him not to forget what he promised me."
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