Chapter 1146 The Deserted Yikun Palace
"He didn't show up."
“…”
"At the same time, news came that the Jian family had been exterminated. I think he might have missed the appointment because he knew the news."
Zhu Feng frowned, thought for a moment and said, "What does he want to give you?"
"This, I do not know."
"No clues at all? Didn't he say anything?"
“…”
He Yi hesitated for a long time.
Because he has been walking on the edge of power for many years, he is a very cautious person. Unless he is absolutely sure, he will not express his suspicions and concerns.
But this time—
He lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "At that time, news of Prince Ning's rebellion had already reached the palace. I was discussing with officials from the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice how to eliminate Prince Ning's secret party in the court."
"Um."
"However, Prince Ning's power in the court is complex and intertwined. Aside from some of his disciples who are ostensibly his disciples, they are relatively easy to deal with. What is more difficult is that there are some people who are secretly attached to him."
“…”
"This group of people is the biggest hidden danger to the imperial court."
Zhu Feng frowned.
Indeed, this matter has always been a headache for him.
Zhu Xuan is a man with great scheming and deep intentions. His influence in the court is easy to understand on the surface, but some of his hidden figures may not be so easy to deal with.
He Yi hesitated and said, "At that time, Jian Ruo Cheng asked to see me, and it seemed to be about this matter."
“…”
"However, because he did not show up for the appointment, I do not know what happened to this matter."
Zhu Feng fell silent, but his brows furrowed even tighter.
After a long moment, he said in a deep voice, "Where is he now? Is there any information about his whereabouts?"
He Yi shook his head and said, "I also know that since he has made an appointment to see me, he must be in Beiping City. However, he can hide his tracks, so it is difficult to find him. Moreover, now that such an incident has happened in the Jian family, the students are making a fuss. We must handle matters concerning him with even more caution. I am afraid that if we are not careful, he will—"
When he said this, he glanced at Zhu Feng.
Zhu Feng's brows furrowed even tighter.
He knew what He Yi meant.
The tragedy of the Jian family being wiped out had such a great impact that it was inevitable that someone would link this incident with the fact that he had threatened Jian Tongguang to exterminate his ten clans. In addition, Jian Ruocheng was dismissed from office some time ago because of his political disagreement with him. Later, he went to work in the Ning Wang Mansion.
Although, if it involved rebellion against the imperial court, it would be justified for him to punish Jian Ruocheng, but the annihilation of the Jian family was too tragic. In addition, given Jian Tongguang's status in the hearts of scholars, if someone really wanted to incite, it would probably soon lead to another catastrophe.
Isn't Si Nanyan now——
When he thought of this, Zhu Feng felt even more uncomfortable.
He Yi said: "Your Majesty..."
Zhu Feng pinched his brows and said, "Send the order down. Tell the Jinyiwei to stop worrying about Prince Ning's affairs and focus on searching for Jian Ruocheng. But remember, this matter must be kept secret and cannot be leaked."
"yes."
"Also," Zhu Feng took a deep breath and asked, "So, what did you find out about the Jian family?"
This time, He Yi did not answer him immediately.
Instead, she raised her head and looked at him with complicated eyes.
Zhu Feng said: "Hmm?"
He Yi said, "People from the Dali Temple have already started investigating this matter. The preliminary files have been compiled and will be delivered to the emperor early tomorrow morning. But—"
"Just what?"
“It’s just that at the moment, there’s been no progress.”
"No suspects were caught?"
He Yi lowered his head even lower and said, "After this incident happened, the people from the Dali Temple were dispatched immediately, but the person they caught was—"
"What is it?"
"He was sent by the Emperor."
“…”
The atmosphere in the imperial study was frozen for a moment.
After a while, Zhu Feng said, "Oh."
He Yi said: "The people from the Dali Temple have not yet interrogated them, but because of the special case, when they were arrested, they were witnessed by some ordinary people, so they cannot be released for the time being. If the emperor -"
Zhu Feng said with a sullen face, "Do you think I want you to release them?"
“…”
"Tell the Dali Temple to conduct a trial, a fair trial!"
Although he said "aboveboard", he said these words with gritted teeth, as if he was angry with someone.
He Yi hurriedly said, "Yes."
After saying this, he seemed to be relieved and was about to turn around and leave when he heard Zhu Feng say, "He Yi."
He hurriedly stopped and turned around: "Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?"
Zhu Feng glanced at him and said, "During the time I was in Hecheng, my uncle sent someone to come, and my three cousins have now returned to Beiping with me."
"oh……"
Zhu Feng looked at him carefully while speaking.
But, perhaps because the light was too dim, there seemed to be no expression on He Yi's face, he just stood there calmly.
Zhu Feng added, "Think of a way to arrange something for them."
"yes."
"Um."
"What else does the Emperor have to say?"
"there is none left."
"I will take my leave."
He Yi bowed and turned to walk out.
After walking out of the imperial study and closing the door, he sighed deeply, his face still expressionless, but Han Yuerushan made his gaze slightly cold at the moment.
Zhu Feng sat quietly in the imperial study for a long time.
I kept hearing the third watch drum outside.
Xiao Shunzi carefully reminded him that it was so late and the emperor should rest.
He said nothing, got up and walked out.
However, he did not go to his bedroom immediately. Instead, he put his hands behind his back and paced slowly in the frosty moonlight. Xiao Shunzi followed behind him and watched him enter the harem.
However, this path is——
After a while, they arrived outside a quiet palace.
Zhu Feng looked up and saw that it was Yikun Palace.
Ever since I learned about Nan Yan's identity, and asked her about it on purpose, I realized that she originally lived in this gorgeous and beautiful palace. Although I had no memory of her, I couldn't help but come here as if by inspiration.
However, after taking another step forward, he stopped again.
Not only was the gate of the Yiku Palace tightly closed, but there was not even a ray of light or sound inside.
Logically, she just came back today, so the people inside should be very busy.
Xiao Shunzi followed behind him and saw Zhu Feng frowning. He could only whisper, "Is the Emperor looking for the Imperial Concubine?"
Zhu Feng asked, "Where is she?"
Xiao Shunzi lowered his head, as if afraid of provoking his anger, and his voice became cautious. He said, "After the Imperial Concubine returned to the palace, she did not go back to the Yikun Palace, but instead went to the cold palace."
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