Chapter 2935: Arresting People in the Prince's Mansion
Although the Emperor had left and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was somewhat absent-minded, the banquet was not over after all, so everyone had no choice but to continue staying in the Crown Prince's Mansion. However, the atmosphere at the banquet became a little weird, and no one dared to drink as happily as before.
Everyone gathered in groups of three or two, talking in detail about what had just happened.
I was also wondering what made His Majesty the Emperor leave early on the first day of the banquet at the Prince's Mansion.
Just when everyone was puzzled, suddenly, a few people walked in from outside. The Crown Prince Zhu Chengxuan who was sitting at the top immediately raised his head and took a closer look. It turned out that they were people from the Dali Temple.
The leader was Ruan Hengzhou, the Minister of Dali Temple.
Behind him were several officials from the Dali Temple.
Zhu Chengxuan immediately stood up: "Master Ruan?"
Ruan Hengzhou walked in, bowed to Zhu Chengxuan, and said, "Your Highness, I am sorry for coming here uninvited."
Zhu Chengxuan waved his hand gently.
Because today was his engagement day, Zhu Feng had originally only asked him to invite officials from the Si and Gu families who were close to him. Few other officials came. The Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice had special powers and had to distance themselves from the Prince's Mansion, so they did not send an invitation to Ruan Hengzhou.
Somehow, he suddenly came, wearing official uniform and accompanied by official servants.
Zhu Chengxuan asked, "Master Ruan, what's the important matter?"
Ruan Hengzhou said, "In compliance with the Emperor's order, Lord Heyi is invited to appear before the Dali Temple."
"What?!"
Zhu Chengxuan was shocked.
Not only him, but everyone else in the hall was shocked. Even Gu Tingqiu frowned and turned to look at Heyi who was sitting opposite him.
When He Yi heard this, he was also a little surprised and raised his eyebrows slightly.
But immediately, calm was restored.
He slowly stood up and asked, "Master Ruan, is this the Emperor's order?"
"yes,"
Ruan Hengzhou turned to face him and bowed. "Please don't take offense, Master Heyi."
He Yi brushed off his clothes, acting nonchalantly, as if it had nothing to do with him. He said calmly, "Since it's the Emperor's order, there's nothing to be surprised about. I'll go with you."
After saying that, he walked out from behind the seat.
Under normal circumstances, when people from the Dali Temple came to the Prince's Mansion to arrest someone, they would be more restrained, and the Prince would not allow them to take someone away at will. But now, Zhu Chengxuan was speechless.
His heart was shocked like never before.
You know, Zhu Feng had just vomited blood because of the news of Ye Zheng's death. The imperial concubine escorted him back to the palace. According to the time, he should still be on the way. This decree was probably issued halfway.
Then it is obvious that Ju Heyi is related to Ye Zheng's death.
But why?!
The two of them had a very good relationship when they were in the Prince of Yan's Mansion. Even after the Jingnan Campaign, Zhu Feng ascended the throne and He Yi became the Prime Minister, and was later alienated by the emperor, Ye Zheng never treated him as an outsider despite the ups and downs.
Why, arrest him at this time? !
Zhu Chengxuan's mind was in a mess. Seeing He Yi approaching Ruan Hengzhou, he couldn't help but whisper, "Master He Yi..."
He Yi looked up at him.
He said calmly, "Your Highness, don't worry. The Dali Temple has only sent me there to question you. Once the matter is settled, I will come back to congratulate Your Highness the Crown Prince."
After saying that, he turned to Ruan Hengzhou and said, "Sir, do you want to be put on the shackle?"
Ruan Hengzhou was actually a bit embarrassed. After all, they were in the Crown Prince's residence, in full view of the public. But the imperial edict was there, and he could only do his duty. So he said, "Lord Heyi also said that we are only summoning you to the Dali Temple for questioning. There is no reason to put you in the cangue. The carriage is outside. Please follow us, sir."
"Okay, lead the way."
After saying this, the two men nodded to the prince and the people around them, then walked out.
Looking at their receding backs, although it was calm outside and even the weather was good, Zhu Chengxuan inexplicably felt a chill rising from the bottom of his heart.
The storm is coming.
Under the seemingly pure white snow outside, who knows how much unknown filth and danger are hidden...
Just then, a small hand reached out gently and touched him.
She seemed a little hesitant and shy, but in the end, she still held his hand.
Zhu Chengxuan's heart trembled and he turned his head.
He met Gu Qiqing's gentle yet determined gaze.
She walked to his side at some point, and perhaps she felt the prince's uneasiness and panic. She reached out and gently held Zhu Chengxuan's cold fingers. Although she didn't say a word, warmth, along with invisible power, was silently transmitted from her hand to Zhu Chengxuan's hand.
The two young men looked at each other.
Zhu Chengxuan nodded slightly.
No matter what, no matter what happened, and no matter what might happen in the future, he has people who love and care about him by his side, and he will definitely be able to hold on!
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After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Feng opened his eyes while his body was shaking slightly. He saw the red light of the setting sun slanting through the window. It was already so late.
When he left the Prince's Mansion, although he felt uncomfortable, he was still barely conscious.
Halfway through the journey, he issued an order.
Let Xiao Shunzi immediately send someone to the Dali Temple at full speed, and ask Ruan Hengzhou to take people to the Prince's Mansion to arrest the person immediately.
Upon hearing this decree, Nan Yan, who had been holding him in the carriage, was surprised.
However, seeing that he lay down listlessly after he finished speaking, with almost no strength to open his eyes, Nan Yan did not ask any more questions. She just accompanied him back to the palace and then asked someone to escort him back to Yonghe Palace.
At this moment, he was lying on the soft bed.
Nan Yan was stuffing a heater into the quilt and placing it at his feet. When she saw him open his eyes, she immediately said, "Your Majesty, did I wake you up?"
“…”
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment before slowly shaking his head.
Nan Yan immediately sat down on the edge of the bed, lowered her head to look at his still pale face and bloodless lips, and reached out to gently push a strand of messy hair off his face behind his ear.
She said softly, "I dare not act on my own. Your Majesty, do you want Wang Baizhi to come over and take a look?"
“…”
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, didn't say anything, just gestured for her to help him up.
Nan Yan hurriedly helped him sit against the head of the bed, and put two cushions behind his back to make him sit more comfortably. She then went to get a cup of ginseng soup.
He whispered, "Your Majesty, please drink some of this."
Zhu Feng shook his head. At this moment, he felt as if his entire insides were torn apart and he couldn't eat anything.
He looked at Nan Yan's cautious expression and said softly, "Are you scared?"
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