Chapter 172: Why did the person get lost?



After the little prince returned to normal, he really didn't understand the adults' twists and turns.

Now he behaves like an ordinary person of his age, which makes Concubine Xian miss the little prince from some time ago.

"Why aren't you as clever as you were before? Even your tutor said that you are not as smart as before. Is it because you didn't get enough rest these days?"

After the little prince's autism, Concubine Xian no longer spoke as directly as before.

But the little prince was not stupid, so he naturally understood his mother's extra meaning.

For a moment, the little prince felt mixed emotions. He had not expected that now that he had regained control of his body, he would not be loved by his mother.

My mother still likes my previous self.

So the little prince couldn't accept it for a while, but he also knew that if he explained it to his mother, she would not believe it.

So the little prince became more and more silent day by day, because he found that compared to his jumping around, only he who kept silent could make his mother slightly satisfied.

Zhao Ji paid attention to the little prince's situation for two days and then stopped paying attention.

After all, as for the little prince, Zhao Ji only needs to make sure that the little prince is not used as a puppet again.

After solving the problem of the little prince, Zhao Ji was too lazy to pretend to be bewitched.

He began to guide the Third Prince in the court to do whatever he was told.

Now that the third prince has just become the King of Jin, he is naturally in the limelight. In addition, Zhao Ji suddenly made it clear about the pursuit of southern Xinjiang.

The incident started during an early morning court session.

Zhao Ji suddenly spoke up and said that many people wearing rare and exotic clothes had come to the capital.

Most of them sound like southern accents.

It was even said that the Third Prince raided several inns last night, which really disturbed many residents.

The Third Prince had no choice but to tell the Emperor that there were people from southern Xinjiang with mysterious whereabouts, so they could only be found at night and taken down immediately.

When it comes to the word "Southern Xinjiang", the emperor's attention is immediately focused.

You must know that the emperor knew very well that the elixir he had taken before was related to the people of southern Xinjiang.

Not to mention that the earliest rift between the Third Prince and the Emperor was also because of Southern Xinjiang.

"Southern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang is Southern Xinjiang again. Is this small country arrogant now? Why are they everywhere?"

When the third prince saw that the emperor was angry, he immediately abandoned Southern Xinjiang to protect himself.

"During my investigation this time, I discovered that the people from Southern Xinjiang were following a mysterious path, so I couldn't help myself..."

In this matter, the emperor unconditionally supports the third prince.

"Since the King of Jin has taken responsibility, then he must be responsible to the end and make sure to thoroughly investigate the thoughts behind this foreigner."

"Also, has there been any unusual movement in Southern Xinjiang recently?"

The emperor's eyes fell on the Minister of War, who immediately shuddered and stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Southern Xinjiang has indeed been dishonest recently, and has always had several minor frictions with our Celestial Empire's army, but we have won every time!"

The emperor frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "If we let him go after repeated provocations, wouldn't it seem like we have no bottom line?"

"Pass the message down. The next time there is a conflict, we will send our army directly to the border. I want to see how Southern Xinjiang reacts!"

At this moment, the Minister of Rites suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

The emperor nodded in agreement.

The Minister of Rites thought for a moment and said, "The emperor sent an envoy from Southern Xinjiang some time ago. He said that the envoy brought treasures from Southern Xinjiang and wanted to establish a lasting friendship with the Celestial Empire..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhao Ji and the emperor both looked a little strange, because they both knew very well that Southern Xinjiang had been making constant moves in the Heavenly Dynasty during this period.

Why send a peace message at this time?

An inexplicable sense of separation appeared in Zhao Ji and the emperor's hearts.

The emperor frowned and said, "They caused all this trouble in the capital, and yet they sent people to ask for peace? But what's the problem?"

"When was this message delivered?"

The Minister of Rites calculated silently and said, "Southern Xinjiang is quite far from here. If we calculate based on the normal walking speed, they should have sent people out a month ago."

The Emperor and Zhao Ji looked at each other. If judging from this time, the people sent from Southern Xinjiang should have set out after Master Zhang was brought down.

Zhao Ji thought to himself, "Could it be that because Master Zhang's affairs were exposed, Southern Xinjiang sent people to seek peace? This explanation doesn't make sense, because Southern Xinjiang has also made many subsequent tricks..."

This matter is full of doubts and is full of incredible things.

However, in the court, the emperor could not say that he had been plotted against by the people of Southern Xinjiang, so he thought for a while and said, "If the envoys from Southern Xinjiang arrive in the next few days, let's arrange a palace banquet. I want to see what they are up to!"

At the same time, after the emperor left the court, he immediately summoned Zhao Ji to his imperial study.

"You also know what happened this morning. There are strange things everywhere in this trip to Nanjiang. I am a little unsure of their intentions."

Zhao Ji also nodded: "There are some strange things happening in Southern Xinjiang right now, so we must be careful."

The emperor also nodded: "So, my dear Zhao, I can't trust others, but I can trust you."

"Although Prince Jin is also investigating this matter, I still want you to take a closer look."

Zhao Ji had long guessed that the reason the emperor came to him was for this matter.

In fact, Zhao Ji always felt that there were many things wrong with this matter.

"I obey your command and will start the investigation now." Zhao Ji accepted the task.

This means that all the arrangements Zhao Ji had made in private before can be brought to the surface.

You should know that when Zhao Ji was dealing with the incident of the little prince, he was also observing southern Xinjiang from time to time.

Moreover, some of Zhao Ji's subordinates have been released and are secretly keeping an eye on the people in southern Xinjiang.

If he didn't have a comprehensive grasp of the situation, how could he have set up a trap against the third prince like he did before?

With the Third Prince in front and Zhao Ji behind, the people in southern Xinjiang can be said to have been fleeing like snakes and rats during this period.

Suddenly one day, Zhao Ji and the third prince discovered that the people from southern Xinjiang who were under their command had disappeared.

"Is the situation the same with Prince Jin?" Zhao Ji asked this question immediately after receiving the news, and the answer he got was affirmative.

"Withdraw the men, there's no need to chase them." Zhao Ji's expression was gloomy.


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