The Shadow Guards outside the Song Residence had already retreated. The news of Cheng Zheng's death had shocked them greatly. In many people's hearts, Cheng Zheng was a god-like existence. Now that this god had fallen, those who revered him could not suppress their sorrow and wanted to know the truth.
Who killed Cheng Zheng?
The Shadow Guard who saw Cheng Zheng's death in the rain last night gave the answer.
Lu Yaoyao.
This name floated in Song Honao's heart. He had already arrived at the palace, requesting to see Zhao Rao.
"Country Guarding Marquis, the Emperor caught a cold last night, and because of the Grand Secretary … he is alone in his bedroom, refusing to see anyone." The palace servant replied in a low voice.
"Where is the Second Princess?" Song Honao asked.
The palace servant replied, "The Second Princess is outside the Mental Cultivation Palace."
Song Honao nodded slightly, "Who escorted the Emperor to find Lord Cheng yesterday?"
"It was Vice Commander Ling." The palace servant replied. Just as he finished speaking, he saw Ling Jian stride over.
"Country Guarding Marquis." Ling Jian's expression was solemn, his eyes filled with hatred. Seeing Song Honao, he bowed respectfully.
Song Honao looked straight at him, "Is it really the Yuan Country's Heavenly Consort, Lu Yaoyao, who killed Cheng Zheng?"
"Yes, Lord Cheng and the Emperor recognized her." Ling Jian said coldly, "She shot Lord Cheng's chest with an arrow."
It hit the most fatal spot. Before the imperial physician arrived, Cheng Zheng was already on the verge of death.
"Lord Cheng's martial arts are high, how could he be shot by Lu Yaoyao?" Song Honao was suspicious. This was too unbelievable. He still remembered that Lu Yaoyao did not know martial arts at all.
"Lu Yaoyao's martial arts are above Lord Cheng's." Ling Jian said.
Song Honao immediately said, "Impossible! It can't be Lu Yaoyao. "
Ling Jian narrowed his eyes at him, "Country Guarding Marquis has seen her? Lu Yaoyao has already revealed her identity, and she even took the Emperor's pulse, saying that the Emperor is pregnant … "
"What?" Song Honao was stunned. He naturally knew that Lu Yaoyao was skilled in medicine, but was it really her? But how could she have killed Cheng Zheng? When she was held hostage by the former Emperor, she did not even have the ability to resist.
"Country Guarding Marquis, I still have other matters to attend to in the Shadow Guard Institute. Farewell." Ling Jian glanced over at him. Right now, they didn't have time to care about anything else. What they needed to do now was take care of Sir Cheng's funeral, protect the Emperor, and then find a chance to take revenge.
Song Honao nodded and entered the palace to look for Zhao Xiang.
Zhao Xiang was waiting for Zhao Rao outside the Yangxin Palace Hall.
Ever since she returned to the palace, Zhao Rao had locked herself in her bedroom after waking up. She even placed Cheng Zheng's body by her side. No matter how the people outside tried to persuade her, she refused to come out to see anyone.
"Second Princess." Song Honao had already arrived at Yangxin Palace and was standing behind Zhao Xiang.
"Uncle, why are you here?" Zhao Xiang's brows were full of worry. Seeing Song Honao appear in the Palace, she remembered that no one would surround the Song Family anymore.
Cheng Zheng was already dead, and she felt that Zhao Rao had died with him.
"The Emperor, she … …" Song Honao looked at the closed doors of Yangxin Palace Hall. When he came in, he heard that Zhao Rao insisted on keeping Cheng Zheng in Yangxin Palace Hall. She didn't want to see anyone, not even the Imperial Doctor who wanted to take her pulse.
"She refused to come out." Zhao Xiang gently shook her head. She knew that Cheng Zheng's death was a big blow to Zhao Rao.
Song Honao silently looked at Yangxin Palace Hall.
At this time, a palace maid walked over with her head bowed, "The Third and Fourth Princesses are here, as well as the other members of the Imperial Family … …"
"Don't let them disturb the Emperor at this time." Zhao Xiang frowned. She knew that these people weren't here to care about Zhao Rao.
Unfortunately, even with the Imperial Guards blocking them, Zhao Lan and the others still arrived at Yangxin Palace Hall.
"Second Sister, I heard that Marquis An Ning is dead, is that true?" Zhao Lan's eyes flickered. In the past, her mother was killed by Cheng Zheng and Zhao Huang. She had swallowed her anger and lived for so many years. When she heard that Cheng Zheng was killed, she only felt that her heart was filled with hatred. She wanted to know the truth.
"Where is Big Sister? We want to see His Majesty." Zhao Xin said, wanting to go past Zhao Xiang to see Zhao Rao.
Zhao Xiang took a step forward, blocking in front of them, "His Majesty is not seeing anyone right now, so you should go back first. When His Majesty has time to summon you, you can enter the palace."
"Second Sister, what do you mean by that?" Zhao Xin glared at her, "Right now Big Sister needs us, so how can we just sit at home and do nothing?"
"That's right, just who killed Marquis An Ning? Why hasn't there been any movement in the Capital? Why haven't you sent the Shadow Guards to capture the killer? This is a crime that will result in the execution of nine generations!" The Fourth Prince Consort called out.
Ling Jian led the Imperial Guards over, surrounding the Yangxin Palace Hall. He glared at Zhao Xin and the Fourth Prince Consort, "The Yangxin Palace Hall is the Emperor's resting place, so no one is allowed to make a ruckus here!"
They recognized Ling Jian as Cheng Zheng's trusted aide. Now that Cheng Zheng was dead, the Imperial Guards in the palace all listened to his orders.
"We just want to see His Majesty." Zhao Xin resentfully said.
"His Majesty did not summon you, so you want to force your way into the Yangxin Palace Hall?" Ling Jian asked.
Zhao Lan pointed at Zhao Xin and Song Hongrao, "Then why are they here?"
"Yesterday the Emperor summoned me into the palace. Zhao Lan, do you have any objections?" Zhao Xiang coldly looked at Zhao Lan. Even if Cheng Zheng was dead, she could not let these people take advantage of this opportunity to stir up trouble.
They had to stabilize the situation!
When Song Hongrao was still the previous Emperor, he was already the most trusted commander of the Imperial Guards. Even though he had resigned and stayed at home, Zhao Rao was still very polite to him. No one else dared to say anything about him appearing here.
Zhao Lan and the others were forcefully sent out of the palace.
"Vice Commander Ling, I request General Huo to transfer five thousand elite soldiers from the Western Camp to guard the nine gates of the palace and seal off the Capital." Song Hongrao gave a low sigh in his heart. For the previous Emperor, even though he had already resigned, he could not just stand by and watch.
If he was not careful this time, then it would affect the fate of the country.
Zhao Xiang looked at Song Hongrao with a strange look, before revealing a faint smile.
"Alright." Ling Jian hesitated, feeling that Song Hongrao's proposal was indeed feasible.
Song Hongrao slowly walked up the stairs.
"Uncle, what do you want to do?" Zhao Xiang hurriedly asked.
"I want to talk to the Emperor." Song Hongrao said.
Zhao Xiang frowned, "The Emperor does not want to see anyone."
"As the Emperor, she should know when to stop her sorrow. Now is not the time for her to hide and mourn." Song Hongrao coldly said. He had already arrived in front of the Yangxin Palace Hall's door.
"… …" Zhao Xiang wanted to stop him but it was already too late.
The others were completely stunned. Only when Song Hongrao entered the Yangxin Palace Hall did they remember to stop him.
What did Song Hongrao want to do? Did he really think that the Emperor did not dare to kill him?
Zhao Xiang said in a low voice, "I hope he can really persuade Big Sister."
(Nine Headed Bird Academy)
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