Villain?

He doesn't sound like a good person. Is it really a good idea for such a person to stay in Daqi?

But no matter what she thought, the palace coup ended just as it began.

Two days later, Emperor Qixuan brought several of his children to the palace gate and personally saw off Emperor Donglin's carriage as it left the capital.

Emperor Donglin looked at those sacks with some disgust.

"I'm not saying anything, I've been busy all over for you, sleeping in the open air, your thank you gift is a little too shabby, isn't it?"

Emperor Qixuan glared at him unhappily.

"Wait until next year and you'll know how precious those things are."

Then he handed him two boxes, one large and one small, with a serious look on his face.

"I'm sure you've heard about what happened at the palace banquet that day. This thing is a bit dangerous, so keep it well."

Hearing him say this, Emperor Donglin subconsciously glanced at the palace gate that was still being repaired.

I suppressed my excitement and resisted the urge to open it right away.

He patted Emperor Qixuan on the shoulder, "Good brother!"

Then, he carefully took the box.

Emperor Qixuan handed him another booklet.

"The instructions are listed above. The third brother will go to Donglin with you. He will be in charge of the glass and soap business in Donglin from now on."

As he spoke, Chu Yao took a few steps forward and bowed respectfully.

"Chu Yao greets His Majesty the Emperor of Donglin."

Emperor Donglin nodded at him, "No need to be polite, just call me uncle!"

Then he turned around and looked at Yaoyao with a smile.

"Yaoyao, do you want to go to Donglin to play for a few days?"

Chu Yaoyao hugged the prince's neck and shook her head.

"When I grow up, I'll go and see my godfather!"

"All right."

Being rejected, Emperor Donglin was a little sad.

Chu Yao looked back every few steps. After he got on the carriage, he leaned half of his body out, his eyes red, and shouted at Yaoyao:

"Sister, when Third Brother makes money, I will buy you delicious food!"

Chu Yaoyao blinked her moist eyes, waved at him, then put her hands to her mouth and responded loudly.

"Okay! I'll wait!"

Emperor Qixuan restored the reputation of the Li family in the court. Not only did they reinstate their officials, but they were also rewarded with many things. The same was done for the Zhao family.

Li Wanzhi was promoted to Imperial Noble Consort.

For a time, the Li and Zhao families, especially the Li family, were the most powerful.

A big problem was solved, and for several days, Emperor Qixuan had a smile in his eyes.

However, early that morning, a message came from the secret guard.

"What?!"

Upon hearing the report from the leader of the secret guards, Emperor Qixuan paused holding the pen, and a large drop of cinnabar fell on the memorial.

"Shi Jingjing is missing?!"

The leader of the secret guards knelt on the ground.

"On the day when King Canaan forced the emperor to abdicate, I withdrew the secret guards who were watching the Shi family for fear of accidents. Unexpectedly, Shi Jingjing was kidnapped."

Emperor Qixuan put down his pen and frowned slightly.

"Abducted?"

"From what the Shi couple said, Shi Jingjing was indeed abducted by a few men in black."

Emperor Qixuan put down his pen and lowered his eyes to think.

Could it be that the male protagonist did it? Shangguan Zhi alone almost turned Daqi upside down, not to mention the evil Shi Jingjing.

No, we can't let these two join forces!

"How did the Shi family react? Did they report it to the police?"

If we report it to the police, we can use this as an excuse to send troops to arrest Shangguan Zhi!

The leader of the secret guards lowered his head and said, "No."

Emperor Qixuan suddenly stood up from his chair, "Why is this happening?"

Outside the palace, Shi family

Mrs. Shi wiped her red and swollen eyes and hugged her little son tightly.

Looking at the middle-aged man pacing back and forth in the room, crying and begging.

"Master, let's report it to the police. If we delay any further, Jingjing..."

"shut up!"

Shi Dianbo interrupted her loudly and stared at her closely, with a hint of coldness and cruelty in his eyes.

"Jingjing suddenly contracted a serious illness and has already passed away. How can we report this to the authorities?!"

As if frightened by his tone and eyes, Mrs. Shi looked timid and moved her lips.

"Don't forget, you still have a son!"

Hearing this, Mrs. Shi looked at her seven-year-old son in her arms and tears fell down.

Yes, if the news that Jingjing was kidnapped by thieves spread, who knows what would happen to Jingjing and the Shi family. The reputation of the Shi family would be ruined! She had to consider her son's future!

I can only feel sorry for Jingjing.

Thinking of this, she wiped away her tears and her eyes became firm.

"Master is right. I will go and prepare for Jingjing's funeral."

…

Late at night, in the dense forest outside Xuzhou City, a small group of people were resting.

Shangguan Zhi stared at the fire in front of him, slightly distracted.

Are you really going back to the capital in disgrace?

He clenched the dry branch tightly in his hand. The barbs on it had pierced into his palm, but he was unaware of it and his eyes were full of unwillingness.

Who leaked the news?

Mo Ying, dressed in night clothes, walked quickly towards him, took off the black scarf on his face, and knelt on one knee.

"This subordinate greets the master!"

Shangguan Zhi threw the dead branches into the fire, and the dead branches were immediately swallowed by the flames, and the fire burned even more vigorously.

"The King of Canaan was defeated?"

Mo Ying looked at him worriedly and nodded slowly.

"Emperor Qixuan has already noticed this and has been playing along. He, the Li family, and Emperor Donglin have joined forces to weave a big net, waiting to catch us and the King of Canaan in one fell swoop!"

Shangguan Zhi picked up another branch and, as if carelessly, scratched the ground with it.

"How's the mission going?"

Mo Ying looked up at him, a little hesitant, but still said it.

"It is said that the Fourth Prince remained calm in the face of danger and helped Great Qi capture the rebels, so Emperor Qi Xuan did not blame the delegation."

Shangguan Zhi's face turned grim.

“What good luck!”

"Any more news?"

Thinking of the scene he saw, Mo Ying's eyes revealed a trace of panic and fear.

"Da Qi seems to have forged a new weapon, and that object can actually break open the palace gate!"

"What?!"

Shangguan Zhi was so shocked that he didn't even notice the branch falling from his hand.

"Did you see it clearly?"

Mo Ying replied cautiously: "I saw it with my own eyes!"

"How is this possible?" Mo Zhou looked unconvinced.

Mo Ying tilted his head to look at him and growled in a low voice, "Do you still suspect that I am deceiving the master?!"

"I……"

“That’s enough!”

Shangguan Zhi interrupted their argument impatiently.

He looked at the crackling fire, lost in thought.

Although it was unbelievable, he had a feeling that what Mo Ying said was true!

Shangguan Zhi was jealous to the point of madness.

Daqi is really lucky to have such a capable person to help him.

If this person is under his command, why worry about the failure of the plan? !

The thought of that powerful new weapon made his eyes brimming with envy.

Why couldn't he meet such a capable person? No! He looked suddenly at the carriage not far away.

Since Shi Jingjing knew the formula of soap and milk tea, she might also know how to forge that weapon! Thinking of this, he walked quickly to the carriage.

As soon as he opened the curtain, he felt something stabbing towards him. He subconsciously dodged, but his face was still scratched.

"master!"

Mo Ying shouted, then drew his sword, pointing the tip of the sword at Shi Jingjing, his eyes full of murderous intent.

"No problem."

Shangguan Zhi took out a handkerchief and wiped it with an indifferent look on his face.

"Who are you? Why are you arresting me?"

Shi Jingjing held the hairpin in both hands and looked at everyone vigilantly.

"Don't be afraid, Miss Shi. I just want to invite you to my house as a guest."

Seeing his warm smile which was the same as usual, Shi Jingjing did not relax but became even more scared.

"Yun Zhi, where are you taking me?!"

"Shut up! How dare you address His Highness by his name?"

The sword in Mo Ying's hand immediately fell on her neck, the sword energy cut off a strand of hair, and his eyes seemed to be quenched by ice.

"Moying!"

Hearing the displeasure in the tone, Mo Ying angrily retracted his sword.

"Your Highness?" Shi Jingjing was slightly stunned.

Seeing her expression like that, Mo Ying's eyes were full of disdain.

"The one standing before you is His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince of Xiyue State!"

"What?!"

Shangguan Zhi was in a hurry to return to Xiyue and had no intention of dealing with her. He had her put into the carriage and the group continued on their journey.

The next morning, Qionghua Palace

Chu Yaoyao rarely stayed in bed, and changed her clothes without waiting for Chunshi to come in.

As soon as the Imperial Concubine came in, she pursed her lips to hold back her laughter, "Oh, the sun is rising from the west today? Our little princess didn't stay in bed."

[Of course I can. After more than a month, I can finally leave the palace again! ]

Chu Yaoyao straightened her clothes from head to toe, looking so proud.

“I put it on myself.”

After saying that, she was about to run out.

The imperial concubine grabbed her by the scruff of the neck and said, "Come back here!"

Chu Yaoyao kicked her short legs.

"Why?"

[Father has agreed, why won't you let me go? ]

The Imperial Concubine had a serious expression.

"Put on my underwear!"

Chu Yaoyao's face suddenly turned red, and she covered her hem with a wry smile.

No wonder it feels chilly...

(End of this chapter)