197. Entering the Eastern Palace: The Means of the Emperor's Grandson
The inner palace of the East Palace, just like the harem of the imperial palace, is the residence of the prince's family. Even if he gave Xuanyuan Zhiluo a thousand courages, he would not dare to send people to search his sister-in-law's dormitory privately. But he was clearly sure that the assassin was inside and wanted him
How could he be willing to just give up?
If he couldn't catch the assassin, his income from this plan would be greatly affected. After enduring for so many years, he finally waited for this opportunity, but he was unwilling to let it go.
"Second brother, that assassin is cunning and changeable, and his methods are ruthless. If he hides in the East Palace, Chengye will also be in danger." Xuanyuan Zhiluo still refused to give up, and said to Xuanyuan Zhichen, "My brother is also here for Chengye.
For Ye's sake, my second brother must not want Chengye to make any mistakes."
"What the fourth brother said is that Ke Ye'er felt unwell early this morning. Gu has already sent someone to ask for Princess Ruimin. Gu just came from Ye'er's Zhaoxia Palace. Gu didn't find anything wrong with Zhaoxia Palace." Xuanyuan
Zhi Chen looked at Xuanyuan Zhiluo with a chuckle, "Ye'er can't bear to be disturbed now. The fourth brother's kindness is appreciated by Gudai Ye'er."
Xuanyuan Zhichen's words were neither soft nor hard, but Xuanyuan Zhiluo was so choked that he couldn't refute a word. He could only take out the silver hairpin and said: "My younger brother naturally believes in my second brother, but my younger brother picked up the assassin's belongings outside the East Palace.
If my younger brother doesn't investigate in person, if something goes wrong in the East Palace and my father blames me, my younger brother won't be able to bear the responsibility, so I ask my second brother to be considerate of my younger brother."
Xuanyuan Zhichen picked up the silver hairpin from Xuanyuan Zhiluo's hand and glanced at it lightly: "Fourth brother is really thoughtful. Not only does this silver hairpin have the seal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but it also has the peony of Fengzao Palace.
If I don't let you check clearly today, I'm afraid you won't be able to wash yourself away even if you jump into the river."
"My younger brother has no intention of doubting my second brother." Xuanyuan Zhiluo explained, "The assassin killed the maid of Fengzao Palace on the way to escape, changed into the maid's clothes, fled to the Prince's Palace, and originally took the fourteenth brother hostage.
Later, she was allowed to escape, so this hairpin appeared here."
"My slave, please send your regards to the Crown Prince and please send your regards to King Xin." This loud and sharp voice sounded almost immediately after Xuanyuan Zhiluo's words.
Xuanyuan Zhichen turned to one side and saw Eunuch Huang, who was the most capable person around Emperor Hong'an, and several imperial doctors. Regarding this father-in-law, Xuanyuan Zhichen put on his habitual gentle smile: "Father, there is no need to be polite. I'm sorry to have to work, but I'll run away early in the morning."
This trip.”
"The Crown Prince has betrayed this servant. Your Majesty, the Changsun, is so precious. I naturally have to do it myself to reassure Your Majesty." Eunuch Huang did not become arrogant because of Xuanyuan Zhichen's gentle attitude, and still replied respectfully.
Xuanyuan Zhichen nodded to Eunuch Huang, and then looked at Xuanyuan Zhiluo: "In this case, it's better for the fourth brother to go with Gu and Eunuch Huang to lead several imperial doctors to Chaoxia Palace for another visit." After saying this, he said to himself
The personal chamberlain ordered, "Go and call Su Ji and ask him to reply to His Highness the King's message."
Su Ji is the eunuch in charge of the inner palace of the East Palace.
When Xuanyuan Zhiluo heard this, he immediately bowed his hands to Xuanyuan Zhichen: "Thank you, second brother, for your understanding of justice."
Xuanyuan Zhichen smiled when he heard the words, and then said: "Fourth brother is on official business, and as an elder brother, naturally he has to cooperate fully, but I put my ugly words first." The dark and deep Feng eyes swept away coldly, and his voice suddenly became softer.
He sharpened up and said, "I understand that the emperor's life is on your side, but you should not be confused about the importance. If something goes wrong that shouldn't happen, I will not be lenient."