After Zhao Ji accepted the gift, the people gradually made way for him, and everyone stood by the roadside and looked at Zhao Ji.

Until Zhao Ji's figure completely disappeared in the distance.

Zhao Ji also knew how many people were watching him from behind. At that moment, Zhao Ji suddenly understood the meaning of responsibility.

Perhaps that's why those who sit on the throne are so diligent.

I also understand why those children from poor families all want to stand out and bring honor to their family.

I also figured out why many families would devote all their resources just to support a scholar.

Because of responsibility.

Anyone who has walked out of this situation should have a conscience and know what kind of responsibility and burden he or she is carrying.

Zhao Ji was thinking about his responsibilities all the way.

When he returned to the capital, Zhao Ji discovered that the atmosphere in the capital seemed a little wrong.

Zhao Ji rode his horse at full speed all the way and arrived in the capital around the afternoon. Normally, there should be people walking on the streets at this time.

It was only the afternoon and the sun had not yet set, and there was no one walking on the street.

Not to mention that the market in the distance, which should have been bustling, is now silent.

The once prosperous capital city now looks a bit like a ghost town.

Zhao Ji walked along the street for a long time but still didn't see anyone.

Zhao Ji felt something was strange and didn't even go into the palace. He turned around and went to Jingzhao Prefecture without saying a word.

But Zhao Ji never expected that the gate of Jingzhao Prefecture was closed.

You have to know that Jingzhao Prefecture is a basic institution for handling routine affairs. You have to know that since the establishment of this department, there has never been a day when Jingzhao Prefecture was closed.

And at this time, the sun hasn't even set yet!

At this time, Zhao Ji had already realized that something was wrong.

There is a problem in the entire capital city!

Zhao Ji did not knock on the door of Jingzhao Mansion, but went around and jumped in from the back door of Jingzhao Mansion.

We are all very familiar with this place, so we naturally know where I should go to find the Jingzhao prefect.

But when Zhao Ji arrived at the resting place of Jingzhao Prefecture, he found that there was still no one there. It seemed as if there was no one in Jingzhao Prefecture.

It's very quiet.

Zhao Ji finally realized that there was no one left in this mansion.

If an ordinary person encountered this situation, he would probably just turn around and leave.

But the person who is facing this situation now is Zhao Ji.

So Zhao Ji did not leave. He just searched everywhere in the room and found that the incense burner in the room was still hot and there was a thin layer of ash inside.

Moreover, Zhao Ji discovered that there was also some tea residue in the teacup on the table, and there seemed to be some water stains on the table that had not dried up.

All signs indicate that there was someone in this house at least just now, or that person had left not long ago.

Zhao Ji pondered for a moment, looked around the room, and his eyes fell on a painting hanging on the wall.

This painting looks very out of place in the whole room.

It was a room filled with serious, old-fashioned style, but there was a picture of a beauty hanging on the wall.

This in itself is extremely unreasonable.

Not to mention that this picture of a beautiful woman was hung upside down. Zhao Ji sneered, "Such an obvious temptation, do you think I will be fooled?"

Zhao Ji smiled, then pressed the cup that still had water stains on it. The cup was so strong that it broke into pieces.

The fragments fell to the ground, and at the same time, Zhao Ji also found a small key hidden under the quilt.

This room was extremely small. Zhao Ji looked around the room and gradually came up with an idea.

Zhao Ji found a small box fixed on the wall and opened it with the key.

A small hole appeared behind the table.

Zhao Ji sneered: "There is such a secret passage hidden in Jingzhao Prefecture. Of course, it is necessary to check these officials carefully!"

Having said that, Zhao Ji still walked in without hesitation.

It was not dark in here. There were some glowing stones inlaid on the wall. Zhao Ji walked forward step by step.

Then I found that the road ahead was much wider.

Soon they arrived at a small dark room, where Zhao Ji saw someone familiar.

It was none other than the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture.

The prefect of Jingzhao looked like he was dying. The moment he saw Zhao Ji, his eyes suddenly widened and he began to struggle violently.

"Don't come over here..." These words were written on his face.

But Zhao Ji sighed: "I will definitely come to find you. How can I justify this trap set by others?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Ji immediately turned around and said to the man who had been following him, "Is that right, Your Majesty?"

The prefect of Jingzhao widened his eyes in surprise.

The main thing was that he didn't expect that Zhao Ji had already guessed who the person behind the scenes was before he even knew it.

The most important thing is that he really didn't expect it to be the emperor.

Before Zhao Jidian found out the identity of the person behind the death of the emperor, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture had always believed that it was the Third Prince's rebel group that did this.

The person who had been following Zhao Ji was slightly stunned.

When they were sure that Zhao Ji was not cheating and was really sure, the person hiding in the dark appeared.

It was none other than the emperor who was supposed to be in the palace.

A big part of the reason why the little prince was chosen to be the emperor was because he was considered to be introverted and quiet and would not do anything too outrageous.

It now seems that the influence of power is enough to change anyone's original intention.

The emperor seemed much thinner than before.

"It seems that Your Majesty hasn't been eating well recently. I don't know what Cao Cao did to make Your Majesty so worried. You look much thinner!"

Zhao Ji asked deliberately.

The little emperor was still as taciturn as before, but his eyes were brighter than before.

"It's okay if the emperor doesn't want to talk about it. Even if the Jingzhao prefect has committed a big mistake, he is still an official appointed by the court. It's really aggrieved to be imprisoned in such a small room."

"I will take the people away first. After all, since the prefect of Jingzhao is not here now, the people in the capital seem to be afraid to come out. This is not a good sign. The people are like water, which can carry a boat or overturn it. If these people choose to overturn the boat in the end, it will be a real headache!"

Although Zhao Ji said this, he was actually pointing at the little emperor with a hidden agenda.

Seeing Zhao Ji say this, the emperor's expression finally changed, and the little emperor finally spoke his first words of the day.

"You can't take him away!"

Zhao Ji laughed, and as he laughed he stepped forward and untied the rope on the Jingzhao prefect.

If you count carefully, this is the second time Zhao Ji has untied someone's restraints, as if this month is suitable for doing this.