"Yes, Master has high expectations for Qingxuan. Since Qingxuan became Master's disciple, he has been extremely fearful and trembling, fearing that he would tarnish the Master's reputation. But now that Master is seriously injured, Qingxuan cannot serve him at his bedside. Qingxuan is very worried." Chen Qingxuan's expression was very heavy when he mentioned Ding Yunwen. He paused and looked up at Zhong Mingwei, "Now that I can serve my senior brother, Qingxuan feels a little comforted."
"Having you as my junior brother by my side makes me feel more at ease as your senior brother." Zhong Mingwei smiled and patted Chen Qingxuan's shoulder.
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July 3, 34th year of Jiasheng
The capital.
Imperial study.
Zhong Mingzheng was reading a memorial behind the dragon case when Eunuch Xi came in behind the curtain and reported respectfully, "Your Majesty. General Ling requests an audience."
Zhong Ming'e said "hmm" without even raising his head. Then Eunuch Xi quickly invited Ling Shi'an in.
"Your Majesty. I have sent out several groups of troops in the past few days to various parts of the Great Zhou to report the collusion between Prince An and Prince Pingxi to commit crimes. I have also sent several groups of troops to the northwest to chase Prince An and his entourage along the way." Ling Shi'an bowed and reported.
"Yeah. Well done," Zhong Mingzheng nodded, putting down the memorial in his hand. He picked up the teacup on the dragon table and looked up at Ling Shian. "They are a group of people, men and women, and there are cripples. They are not traveling fast. Although our people are a few days slower, we will definitely catch up."
Ling Shian said with some concern: "Your Majesty, isn't it enough to just send people to the northwest to chase him? Do we need to send more troops to Ningguta or other places to chase Prince An? I think Prince An may not go to the northwest to seek refuge with Prince Pingxi. He may hide in Ningguta or other places."
"Impossible. The reason why Prince An fled the capital in such a hurry was that he had received the report from Ningguta. He naturally knew that we knew everything about Ningguta. He also realized that Ningguta was no longer safe, so he would not be stupid enough to flee back to Ningguta." Zhong Mingzheng took a sip of tea and curled his lips in a sarcastic manner. "But at this time, this evil child must be thinking of going to his biological father for help."
Ling Shian also smiled and said, "Your Highness is right. Prince An is not stupid. In the most urgent moment, he will naturally flee to the northwest."
"This is perfect. It just proves that Prince An and Prince Pingxi are indeed colluding," Zhong Mingzheng smiled with an unusually smug and sinister look, and looked at Ling Shian, "Tell your men not to rush to kill Prince An and his group even if they catch up with them. They must wait until they reach Prince Pingxi's place before taking them down. I will let all the people of the Great Zhou see with their own eyes that I have not wronged him. He has been colluding with Prince Pingxi for a long time, and it was they who attacked the Fourth Prince!"
"Yes, I understand." Ling Shi'an bowed and retreated hurriedly.
"Minister An, are you here to see the emperor as well?" As soon as Ling Shi'an came out of the imperial study, he saw An Zishang waiting outside, so he walked over to greet An Zishang.
"Yes, I came here to report to His Majesty all matters concerning the coronation ceremony." An Zishang said with a smile.
"It's really hard for Minister An to prepare for the coronation ceremony in such a short time." Ling Shi'an looked at An Zishang's thin cheeks and said slowly.
"Serving His Majesty is the duty and honor of a minister." An Zishang nodded.
"Minister An, the Emperor is calling you in." Eunuch Xi came over and reminded.
An Zishang immediately followed Eunuch Xi in. Ling Shi'an watched An Zishang's figure disappear behind the swaying bead curtain. Ling Shi'an couldn't help but think of the previous few days when he returned to Prince Rong's mansion to pick up the young prince and Zhong Mingzheng's concubines into the palace. Da'an's face was full of anticipation and excitement, and then furious and crazy.
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