A few girls screamed. GongYimo appeared in front of everyone holding Gong Che, whose face was as pale as a ghost. The two maids who took care of Gong Che fell down the moment the carriage exploded. They quickly knelt on the ground and didn't dare to move!
GongYimo raised her eyes and covered Gong Che's heart with one hand. Then, she coldly glanced at Gong Gong and others.
This glance made Gong Gong no longer dare to clamor. He hid behind the guard commander and didn't dare to face GongYimo's eyes.
GongYimo laughed.
It's just that her laughter was filled with endless exhaustion and disappointment …
"… Why? At the beginning, you all swore to me that you will wait for me and protect the crown prince. But when I left, you all betrayed me. Just because he killed someone and coerced you? "
When GongYimo pointed at him, Gong Gong's face turned pale! His legs trembled and he almost knelt down!
Imperial Doctor Xu was ashamed when he heard this …
He knelt down in front of GongYimo, "It's this old man's fault. Rather than being coerced by Gong Gong, it's better to say that this old man really didn't dare to continue to resist the imperial edict. After all, I still have a wife and daughter at home. I have to …"
As soon as he finished speaking, many people nodded their heads. Secretary Li's face was full of sorrow, "We were really forced. Our relatives are in the capital. If we angered His Majesty, how can they survive?"
GongYimo laughed! "So, you dare to bring the crown prince back regardless of his life and death? If the crown prince really dies, can your family escape responsibility? I don't know what Gong Gong promised you that you dare to take such a risk! "
After speaking, she slightly raised her head and closed her eyes. Her voice suddenly became low … She sighed in the wind.
"… I trusted you so much. Why can't you believe me once? Now, Hengshui works day and night. It will only take a few days to get through the Longteng River. As long as we take the waterway, we can return to the capital in a few days. I did it … What about you?! "
"What about you?!"
Her words made everyone surprised and ashamed. They didn't dare to look up.
But they didn't dare to gamble! Naturally, after Gong Gong had killed Assistant Minister Liu, who had been the most persistent, they had wavered. They had been persuaded by Gong Gong with just a few words and had done as Gong Gong said … thinking about it now, it was too late for regret.
On the other hand, GongYimo's subordinates were pouring their inner energy into Gong Che with all their might. Only when their inner energy was almost depleted did Gong Che's originally pale face regain some vitality.
Her heart relaxed, but at this time, Gong Gong suddenly pushed the leader of the guards, Commander Zhao! Then, he took out an imperial edict!
"Commander Zhao! The imperial edict is here! I order you to capture GongYimo as soon as possible! Do you dare to defy the imperial decree?! "
Commander Zhao was so angry that his face paled. He had long disliked this Duke Gong. Not only was he a traitor, he even wanted him to deal with the princess!
He raised his head and said, "My duty is to protect the Crown Prince! I was ordered to escort the Crown Prince back to the capital, so I won't listen to your orders! "
"You!" Gong Gong was angry and afraid. He was very afraid that GongYimo would suddenly explode and kill him. His small eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
When the exhausted GongYimo heard Commander Zhao's words, her heart warmed slightly. She knew that as long as she caught up, Commander Zhao would definitely stand on her side. He just couldn't disobey the imperial order. Now, as long as they agreed to return to the capital by boat, everything would be fine.
"Hmph, it's fine to not listen to his orders, but what about me?"
A slightly shrill voice sounded. The white-haired Chang Xi appeared in front of everyone like a ghost. He was still holding the imperial edict in his hand. His sharp eyes shot straight at GongYimo!
"Everyone, receive the imperial edict!"
Everyone, including the imperial guards, knelt down, but GongYimo didn't have any intention of coming down. She just looked at him very coldly. Chang Xi waited for a moment and couldn't help but sigh. He opened the imperial edict and read it out.
"By the will of the heavens, the Emperor decrees that Crown Prince Che has repeatedly disobeyed the imperial edict. From today onwards, he will be temporarily stripped of his position as a prince and his authority over the imperial guards. He will be taken back to the capital and will immediately depart without delay! By the imperial edict! "
After he finished reading, he sighed again. "The Crown Prince still hasn't received the imperial edict?"
GongYimo suddenly smiled and said, "Brother Crown Prince only has one breath left. I'm afraid he can't receive the imperial edict."
Her words made Gong Che's face pale. Chang Xi was slightly stunned. Seeing that Gong Che's pale face didn't seem to be fake, he frowned and said, "How can it be so serious?"
"Otherwise?" GongYimo was still smiling. "I don't know what the rumors are in the capital. The Crown Prince's reputation is so high that he can shake the emperor? Or is it that the Crown Prince wants to force the abdication and deliberately disobeyed the imperial edict and refused to return to the capital? "
Chang Xi walked forward a few steps and found that the Crown Prince was indeed very weak. Just as GongYimo said, he only had one breath left.
He cursed silently in his heart. The capital was now a pool of muddy water. Who knew how many people had a hand in this matter, but no one believed a word.
"Eunuch Chang Xi." GongYimo gently called out to him, just like in the Imperial Palace. "Brother Crown Prince's life is at stake. I want to take him back to the capital by water. I hope Eunuch will permit it."
Although GongYimo didn't lower her head, Chang Xi still couldn't bear the pleading between the lines. However, he was still loyal to the Emperor. Thinking of the Emperor's request, he cruelly shook his head.
GongYimo gently bit her lower lip and said unwillingly, "I promise that when the boat reaches Hengshui, the canal will have been completely opened. It definitely won't delay Eunuch's journey. Eunuch … can't you make an exception this once?"
Chang Xi thought of the news he received about Hengshui a few days ago. Heaven had built the canal, causing the Emperor to be furious. If GongYimo really took the Crown Prince back on the boat, the Emperor would probably be even angrier!
So Chang Xi shook his head again.
"Princess, please don't make things difficult for me. Let me take the Crown Prince first. Princess, don't worry. With my internal energy protecting me along the way, nothing will happen to the Crown Prince."
"Ha, haha …"
His resolute attitude and words made GongYimo laugh. She laughed until she couldn't hold back her anger …
How interesting. Even if Chang Xi were to escort Gong Che all the way back to the capital with his life hanging on by a thread, if he were to return to the capital in this state, he would be a sinner. He might even be accused of treason by those princes who were eyeing him covetously!
What was the difference between dying and not dying?
At that time … don't talk about building the canal and becoming famous all over the world. Not only would there be no merit, but he would also die with infamy! And she, GongYimo, had worked so hard for so long. Gong Che had worked so hard for so long. It wasn't for them to waste all their previous efforts!
Seeing that GongYimo didn't move, Chang Xi frowned slightly.
"Princess … don't tell me you want to defy the edict for the third time?"
GongYimo secretly held her hidden blade in one hand. She raised her head and laughed, "Why not?"
Chang Xi shook his head slightly. At this time, the wind rustled through the trees, mixing with his sigh.
"… Don't tell me Princess … don't care about the life and death of His Highness the Ninth Prince?"
GongYimo's expression changed slightly, "What does this have to do with Gong Dai?"
Chang Xi handed an urgent report to GongYimo. She immediately took it and skimmed through it. The more she read, the more shocked she was!
It turned out that Gong Dai … he actually didn't listen to her and Zhenxi Of Gojoseon's advice and brought people to infiltrate Lou Ye to investigate!
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