Bai Zi
Hei Zi
Although Concubine Xiao lived deep in the palace, she knew a lot about the affairs of the imperial court and the outside world.
Sometimes, Jing Yi entered the palace to talk to her, and sometimes, the palace maids beside her told her.
Such a woman looked weak and gentle, but her eyes were filled with the darkness of a harem woman's nature.
She smiled. "That person has gone missing in the capital and we still can't find any news about him. That capital governor is really someone who takes money but doesn't do anything."
As soon as she finished speaking, she put away the scissors in her hand and fiercely threw it into the flower pot, crushing several flowers.
She took the handkerchief from the palace maid and wiped her hands.
At this time, a young eunuch walked in with his head lowered. He stood at the side with his hands obediently by his side. "Your Ladyship, Prince Rong has entered the palace."
Upon hearing the two words' Prince Rong ', Concubine Xiao's originally gentle and beautiful eyes slightly narrowed and the corners of her brows pressed down.
She glanced at the young eunuch and coldly asked, "Did he just return to the capital?"
"Yes, he entered the palace in casual clothes and is on his way to Fuyang hall. The emperor and the crown prince are discussing some matters inside. I reckon that Prince Rong should have arrived by now."
"He entered the palace without wearing court clothes? Interesting. "Concubine Xiao smiled, but her expression was quite treacherous.
Everyone said that Prince Rong was very astute. This small action was enough to make the emperor happy.
Concubine Xiao pinched a flower's core and used a little force to break it.
At this moment, in Fuyang hall.
The young eunuch outside had already gone in to report when Jing Rong arrived, but he didn't come out.
Jing Rong stood at the door with a grave and stern expression. His straight body was motionless, and his eyes were looking straight ahead. He had the spirit of a man.
Before anyone knew it, it had started to rain. The rain fell from the eaves and splashed onto Jing Rong's robes, quickly drenching them.
He waited for almost the time it took to burn a stick of incense.
Creak!
The carved door in front of him was suddenly opened by two eunuchs from the inside. The eunuch who went in to report stood in the middle of the door.
He lowered his head and said, "Prince Rong, the emperor summons you to enter the hall."
His grave and stern expression was solemn as he lifted his robes and stepped through the door.
After entering, he followed the eunuch to the side hall.
At this time, in the side hall, the Emperor and the Crown Prince were playing chess leisurely.
Qi Zhen Emperor was already sixty years old. His face was slightly wrinkled and he kept a white beard, giving him a rather amiable appearance. However, if one were to look closely, one would notice that his brows were clearly emitting a deterrent force, and even an authoritative desire to rule the world!
There were nine dragons embroidered on the dark yellow dragon robe, and in the middle was a five-colored cloud. There was one dragon on the front and back of the collar, and one dragon on the left, right, front, back, and at the intersection of the knees, and one dragon on the sleeves.
The hem of the dragon robe was embroidered with many curved feet of water. Above the feet of water, there were many rolling waves. Above the waves, there were also the words "Ocean Edge".
On the opposite side of the chessboard, the Crown Prince wore a bright blue robe with five dragons embroidered on it. His robe was green and vermillion, with five symbols on the robe and four symbols on the robe.
Jing Rong stood in the center of the side chamber. He cupped his hands and called out, "Imperial Father!"
However, Qi Zhen Emperor turned a deaf ear!
He tossed a white chess piece in his hand, pinched it between his index and middle finger, and placed it on the chessboard.
It was loud and clear!
Crown Prince Jing Hua's black chess piece could not be placed down. In the end, he put it back into the chess cup.
"Son's chess skills are not good enough. I've lost again."
Qi Zhen Emperor said in a low voice, "Jing Hua, it's still too early to say whether you've lost or not. This game of chess is like the whole world. Until the very last move, it's hard to say who will win."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Zhen Emperor picked up the white chess piece in the Crown Prince's chess cup and threw it on the chessboard.
The white chess pieces that were originally surrounded by black pieces saw the light again!
With such a turn of events, the Crown Prince's white chess pieces won the entire game.
Jing Hua revealed an expression of realization and nodded. "Imperial Father is right. Son is talented and has much to learn."
"On the chessboard, every move must be carefully considered. One wrong move and you will lose the whole world."
"Yes, Son thanks Imperial Father for your teachings. I will firmly remember it."
Jing Hua's bootlicking wasn't just a day or two.
Qi Zhen Emperor acted as if he was poisoned and only accepted Jing Hua's' antidote '.
After the chessboard was put away, the two of them paid attention to Jing Rong, who had been standing in the hall all this time.
Jing Hua stood up and stood to the side. He looked at Jing Rong from head to toe.
It's been half a year, but this brat's cold aura hasn't diminished in the slightest.
Qi Zhen Emperor picked up the cup of hot tea on the small table and took a sip. His vigorous eyes looked at Jing Rong.
"Why did you enter the palace without even changing out of your court attire?"
"Son has just returned to the capital and has yet to enter the residence. I have an audience with Imperial Father to report the 'Lin Capital Case'. This case …"
Before Jing Hua could finish, Qi Zhen Emperor raised his hand and interrupted him.
He put down the teacup in his hand and coughed lightly. "Although it's the Imperial Duke's case, we have already handed it over to you. You can discuss the details with Minister Qin. There's no need to rush to the palace to report to us."
"Yes."
In the end, the Imperial Duke's case was Qin Shiyu's complaint. He knelt outside the Nanzhe Gate for three days and three nights before Qi Zhen Emperor ordered a thorough investigation.
However, the Imperial Duke was Qi Zhen Emperor's biological brother. If the imperial family's case had to be investigated, it couldn't be a small matter. Moreover, it was a case that happened fourteen years ago.
Moreover, Qi Zhen Emperor had personally closed the case. Now, Qin Shiyu had used the power of public opinion to force him to overturn the case and reopen the investigation. How could Qi Zhen Emperor not hold a grudge?
Qi Zhen Emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at Jing Rong. He said, "However, I am gratified that you came to see me in such a hurry. You must have worked hard for the past six months. The Imperial Duke's case isn't simple. You must put in more effort."
In front of the emperor, Jing Rong's appearance was neither salty nor indifferent. In the eyes of others, it was the respect of a son towards his father. However, only Qi Zhen Emperor knew that in Jing Rong's heart, there was only the way of a ruler and minister. There was no father-son relationship.
Jing Rong nodded and said, "Rest assured, Imperial Father. Son has accepted this case and will naturally investigate it thoroughly."
"You've been investigating this case for half a year. Have you made any progress?"
"Son has gone to many places, but there hasn't been much progress. However, Son brought back a person. This person can certainly help Son solve this case."
Eh?
This piqued Qi Zhen Emperor's interest.
Jing Hua, who was at the side, also wore a curious expression. He took two steps forward and asked in disbelief, "Who could be so amazing? Even the Supreme Court couldn't solve this case, so how could that person solve it? "
Obviously, Jing Hua didn't believe it at all. This case had been going on for so long, yet Jing Rong and the Supreme Court couldn't solve it. Could it be that there was an extraordinary person who could solve it?
He didn't believe it. No matter what, he didn't believe it.
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