Chapter 192 Giving Gifts
Qin Jinzhi took a ghostly step forward.
He used his hand to form a claw and grabbed Xiao Zhen's neck.
He kicked Xiao Zhen in the leg.
Xiao Zhen immediately knelt on the ground, forced to look up at Qin Jinzhi.
His eyes were filled with fear. "You know martial arts?"
Qin Jinzhi scoffed, "Are all the people in the capital blind?"
Xiao Zhen knew, of course, that Qin Jinzhi knew some self-defense martial arts.
I never expected her martial arts skills to be so high!
He was completely powerless to fight back.
Xiao Zhen held Qin Jinzhi's hand tightly. "You just said you wouldn't kill me!"
All of Qin Jinzhi's previous actions in the capital were vividly recalled in Xiao Zhen's mind!
If Qin Jinzhi really wanted to kill him, he wouldn't survive!
Qin Jinzhi smiled, her other free hand pointing her thumb and forefinger in front of her eyes. "What's there to be nervous about? I'm just going to use a little trick on you."
As he spoke, he popped a pill into his mouth.
"This is a Heart-Devouring Pill. If you don't return within three hours, your heart meridian will rupture and you will die."
Xiao Zhen spat out a mouthful of blood onto the ground.
My chest felt like it was being slashed wildly with knives.
Qin Jinzhi released her grip on his neck. "Your life is in your own hands."
Ignoring the pain in his chest, Xiao Zhen knew that it would take at least two hours to go to Daliang Mountain to mobilize troops and return. He clutched his chest and ran out of the palace!
Just then, a person suddenly emerged from the shadows.
Cui Ying looked at Xiao Zhen with a smile and said, "Brother Xiao, the horses are already waiting in front of the palace gate. They are top-quality Akhal-Teke horses, capable of traveling a thousand miles a day."
Xiao Zhen looked at Cui Ying who had suddenly appeared, sneered, and ran towards the palace gate with all his might.
No wonder Qin Jinzhi dared to act so recklessly; it turns out Cui Ying was keeping watch on her.
Qin Jinzhi is truly resourceful; she can even recruit her mortal enemies to work for her.
Xiao Yin's defeat was not unjust.
Life and death are preordained, Xiao Yin. Your fate is sealed, no wonder your brother suffered.
Cui Ying walked to Qin Jinzhi's side and looked at Xiao Zhen's back. "I thought you were going to kill him directly."
Qin Jinzhi stretched and yawned. "My stupid uncle has to experience the struggle between princes."
She killed the person directly; what kind of princely struggle is that?
Cui Ying raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you afraid he'll run away?"
Qin Jinzhi laughed and said, "As long as he wants that position, he won't run away. All greed in the world has a time limit, but that position, once the greed arises, will not stop until death."
Cui Ying nodded. "Have you set up defenses outside the city?"
Qin Jinzhi shook her head. "No."
Cui Ying's eyes widened immediately. "What!"
Qin Jinzhi patted her shoulder, "If the killings don't reach the palace, the effect won't be shocking enough."
Cui Ying said with a blank face, "Is there anything you wouldn't dare to do? Those are two thousand elite soldiers. If they really storm the capital, we'll be in deep trouble!"
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "The duty of the Thousand Bird Guard is to protect His Majesty and the Empress. The personnel specifications are fixed. If the number of people in the palace who need protection increases, then we will have to increase the number of personnel in the Thousand Bird Guard. Our Thousand Bird Guard strictly follows the rules and regulations of the imperial court."
Cui Ying hissed, "Can I ask you, just how many tricks do you have up your sleeve?"
Qin Jinzhi lifted her skirt and walked forward, "Let's go, the people in the hall will be getting impatient."
The two returned to the main hall one after the other.
Qin Jinzhi sat back down in her seat.
At this moment, the palace maids and eunuchs carrying the dishes came in one after another.
The last one was a fat man with a face full of fat and a scar on his face.
He carried a plate of cakes to the emperor and empress and put the cakes down.
The emperor's eyelids twitched when he saw the fat man suddenly appear.
The Empress looked at him with some surprise.
The fat man didn't say anything, and after serving the pastries, he retreated to a corner of the main hall.
The Emperor and Empress glanced at Qin Jinzhi, who was eating with a smile.
The banquet, filled with singing and dancing, was drawing to a close.
At this moment, King Ming rose and stepped forward.
"Father, Mother, from this day forward your son will be going to your fiefdom and will not be able to fulfill his filial duties to you. Your son is heartbroken. I only wish that you both be healthy and live long and prosper."
The emperor spoke up, saying, "Your Majesty is very kind."
The Prince of Ming looked up and said, "Liangzhou is a long way away, and there are still many things to attend to in my residence. I ask for your understanding, Father and Mother. My wife and I will return to our residence first."
After Consort De's death, she was not buried in the imperial mausoleum and could not be worshipped.
King Ming forced a smile and left early.
From any perspective, it's perfectly reasonable.
Just then, Qin Jinzhi put down her chopsticks and said, "Second Imperial Uncle is about to set off for his fiefdom. I don't know when we will meet again. I am filled with emotion and have prepared a gift for you."
The music was still playing in the hall, but for some reason, the hall felt quieter.
Qin Jinzhi's battle of wits with the Ming King has already attracted the attention of many people.
Moreover, the final result was that King Ming was defeated.
Judging from the current situation, it seems that Prince Ming will have to go through a lot before leaving the capital.
King Ming said calmly, "As an elder, how can I accept a gift from a junior? You should keep Jinzhi for yourself."
Qin Jinzhi sniffed. "This is my heartfelt gift, Second Imperial Uncle, please don't refuse. Eunuch Hong, please bring in the gift you prepared."
Eunuch Hong looked at the emperor.
The emperor, seemingly oblivious to the tension between the two, smiled and said, "Since this rascal is so kind, you, as his uncle, shouldn't refuse his good intentions."
After receiving the order, Hong Dequan walked outside the palace.
A moment later, he walked in, followed by two people wearing aprons.
Qin Jinzhi stood up and clapped her hands. "Stop playing any instruments."
The musicians stopped the moment they heard Qin Jinzhi's words.
The two men wearing caps knelt before the Emperor and Empress.
The man on the left took off his hat, revealing himself to be Zheng Wenbo, who had been imprisoned for a long time.
He pulled an account book from his pocket.
"Your Majesty, I, Zheng Wenbo, beg for forgiveness!"
Xiao Yin frowned as he saw Zheng Wenbo suddenly appear.
Wasn't he already beheaded?
"For many years, this sinful subject has deceived the emperor and the people, collected taxes, and embezzled silver. All of this was orchestrated by the Ming King. This sinful subject hereby presents the account books and begs Your Majesty to forgive this sinful subject's family."
The so-called ledger was never handed over to anyone.
It has always been kept by Zheng Wenbo himself.
He was just waiting, waiting to see who would win between Ming Wang and Qin Jinzhi.
He is now facing certain death. If the Ming King wins, he will have a chance to live; if the Ming King loses, he will try to find a way to survive for his family.
The emperor's face turned completely cold. "Bring the account books here."
Hong Dequan quickly presented the account book.
King Ming was not flustered; he had already dealt with everyone connected to him.
Even if there are ledgers, without concrete evidence, he cannot be convicted!
The King spoke calmly, "Your subject is innocent."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Second Imperial Uncle, don't rush, I haven't finished giving out my gifts yet."
She yanked off the hat of the other kneeling person.
It was a woman.
Her face was beautiful, but her eyes were as deep as the underworld, filled with intense hatred.
"Second Prince, how have you been?"
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