Chapter 517 Eliminating it openly and honestly
"What did you say?"
The third prince suddenly stood up.
The guard knelt on the ground. "The people we sent out have reported that the Crown Princess Zhaoming has been spotted a thousand miles away, and Liu Yiyi, the former vice president of the Imperial Medical Academy, is also suspected to be with her."
The Third Prince's eyes darkened.
He slumped into his chair. "She really didn't die!"
No wonder, when a plague broke out in the army, the soldiers who were infected with the plague were able to recover.
But Liu Yiyi, who cured them, died mysteriously.
Qin Jinzhi was poisoned with a rare toxin, and there was no antidote.
She was able to survive only because she kept Liu Yiyi by her side.
He looked at the guards, "Have you discovered any other forces searching for Qin Jinzhi's whereabouts?"
The guard immediately replied, "Indeed, there are several other forces searching for the Crown Princess's whereabouts, including the Chidori Division and forces closely connected to her."
The Third Prince narrowed his eyes.
The layout in Beijing was planned by Qin Jinzhi.
Chidori-no-Tsukasa was established by her own hands.
If she faked her death, these people couldn't possibly be unaware of her whereabouts.
Qin Jinzhi's subordinates did not know if she was still alive.
She didn't die, but she didn't return to the capital.
Is she plotting something bigger, or does she simply not want to return to Beijing?
The Pei family produced evidence of a powerful clan's conspiracy to assassinate Qin Ziyi.
He guessed that Qin Jinzhi must have given it to Pei Qing.
He had people investigate and found that Pei Yunxiao's son had always been raised by Qin Jinzhi as her own brother.
This matter not only saved the Pei family from dire straits.
It also saved face for his good father and mother.
The assassination attempt on the Crown Prince's palace may not have been carried out by the State of Chu at all.
It was orchestrated by Qin Jinzhi.
She was seeking revenge for her father.
The two men sitting high on the dragon throne are the real culprits who are protecting her father's killer.
She couldn't possibly accept being the most trusted elder, could she?
The guard asked, "Your Highness, should we send more men to make our move before the others find the Crown Princess?"
The Third Prince looked at him with an amused smile, "What did you just call her?"
The guard hesitated and looked at the Third Prince.
The Third Prince scoffed, "Crown Princess, if she were truly to come back to life, I would have to pay my respects to her as a subject of a ruler. To lay a hand on her? That crime of insubordination would be enough to condemn me to eternal damnation."
The guard was even more puzzled. "That was just a posthumous title bestowed upon her by His Majesty and the Empress. Could it be that if Qin Jinzhi really came back to life, His Majesty and the Empress would still allow her to inherit the throne?"
The Third Prince stood up by the window. "Have you ever counted how many princes Qin Jinzhi killed after returning to the capital from Baique Temple?"
The guard's eyes were filled with shock.
Were all those princes who died killed by Qin Jinzhi?
The Third Prince sneered.
"Are you trying to ask if His Majesty knows that Qin Jinzhi killed so many princes?"
He not only knew about it, but also personally turned these princes into whetstones, and his magnificent granddaughter into an incomparably tough weapon.
That was his most satisfying work.
Apart from Xiao Chengqian, His Majesty has never regarded any prince born in the palace as his son.
If Qin Jinzhi truly desires that position, it's hard to say who will ultimately rule the Jin Kingdom.
The guard frowned. "How could this be? Qin Jinzhi is neither of royal blood nor a woman. Even if His Majesty and the Empress have lost their minds, the officials will not agree, and the people of the world will certainly not agree!"
The Third Prince's gaze fell on the booklet on the table.
"I'm afraid someone has really lost their mind."
The guard said anxiously, "If that's the case, then we absolutely cannot let Qin Jinzhi return to the capital. If she does, she will definitely become an obstacle to Your Highness's great achievements! If we can get rid of her legitimately, Your Highness can rest easy."
The Third Prince looked at the guard and said, "You're right. If we're going to get rid of her, we have to do it openly and honestly, so that I can have peace of mind."
The guard immediately replied, "Please give your orders, Your Highness!"
The Third Prince chuckled lightly, "How can the news that the Crown Princess is still alive be kept to oneself? It's best to let those who need to know know."
The guard was taken aback for a moment, then said, "I'll take care of it right away."
The news that Princess Zhaoming was not dead quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys.
Everyone is discussing whether this is true or false.
Rumors circulated that the person inside the coffin was the Crown Princess's secret guard.
It is not uncommon for high-ranking and wealthy families to have bodyguards or doubles.
There are also rumors that the Crown Princess faked her death and left the capital.
This feigned death is a crime of deceiving the emperor.
Opinions vary.
Cui Ying listened to Qianniao Si's report.
The news that Qin Shi'an was still alive spread throughout the capital very quickly.
This is being manipulated behind the scenes.
Cui Ying raised an eyebrow as she listened to her subordinate's report.
The flaws Qin Shi'an left were not only for them, but also for those with ulterior motives.
The rapid spread of news of his feigned death was probably within Qin Shi'an's expectations.
But what exactly is Qin Shi'an trying to do?
Night fell at the Third Prince's residence.
A person wearing a cloak quietly entered the Third Prince's back door.
They were then led to the Third Prince's study.
"This servant greets Your Highness the Third Prince."
The man's steps were slow and his voice was sharp.
He placed a small bundle on the table.
The Third Prince smiled at the newcomer and said, "You've worked hard, Eunuch. Please have some tea. I will repay you handsomely."
The man immediately beamed and said, "This servant thanks Your Highness."
The servant took the person away.
The Third Prince, speaking through the person behind the screen, said, "Sir, it's your turn to make a move."
An old man emerged from behind the screen.
He stepped forward and opened the small bundle.
A brightly lit scroll appeared before the two of them.
The old man spoke up: "Your Highness, stealing the imperial edict is a matter of great importance. That little eunuch cannot be allowed to live."
The Third Prince smiled and said, "Don't worry, sir, there will be new fish food in the Imperial Palace tonight."
The old man nodded, then said with a puzzled look, "There is something I don't understand. Why take this imperial edict out of the palace at such a risk? It could have been forged by someone else. If someone finds out, it could be detrimental to Your Highness."
The Third Prince opened the blank imperial edict. "Qin Jinzhi grew up in the palace since she was a child. She knows better than anyone what an imperial edict looks like. If this matter is fake, she will not believe it."
The old man nodded. "Your Highness is meticulous, but since the imperial edict does not contain the imperial seal, Qin Jinzhi will certainly not believe it."
The third prince stepped aside, a hint of coldness in his eyes. "The imperial edicts Father Emperor gives to Qin Jinzhi are never stamped with the imperial seal."
The old man was even more puzzled, "Why is that?"
The Third Prince picked up his teacup. “Because it doesn’t bear the imperial seal, this imperial edict is merely the words of an elder. What they give Qin Jinzhi is the confidence to be unbound by anything. This kind of affection is truly enviable.”
The old man nodded after hearing this, "In just a quarter of an hour, this affection will become the thorn in Your Highness's side to kill Qin Jinzhi."
The Third Prince's smile spread.
Qin Jinzhi, whether you want to return to the capital or not.
You're all going to die.
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