Chapter 22 [Li Yunrui's Rage]

Royal study room.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, good news!"

The old eunuch, Eunuch Hou, trotted in from outside the hall, his voice excited.

When crossing the threshold, he took small steps too fast and not big enough, so he fell.

He got up and continued running, his small steps were truly magical.

Emperor Qing lay on his side on the soft couch, reading an ancient book.

On the imperial table made of golden nanmu wood, the scent of blue and white wood is burning, refreshing the air in the house.

I only drank half of the glass of candied fruit.

Logically speaking, such sweet foods are the most attractive to mosquitoes.

However, there was not even a trace of a mosquito around Emperor Qing.

In fact, although his grandmaster's aura was restrained, it was still not without trace.

"Your Majesty, I just received news that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has found the silver!"

Arriving close to the imperial carriage and stopping three steps away, the old eunuch bowed and gave a brief report.

"good very good!"

Hearing this, Emperor Qing was overjoyed. He put down the ancient book in his hand and stood up.

"Tell me in detail how you found this silver."

The old eunuch recounted everything that happened at Zuixianju in great detail, not daring to leave anything out.

This naturally includes the aftermath of the prince's death.

"Kill without mercy?" Emperor Qing laughed, "He has become much tougher now, and his methods are also tougher."

The Li Chengqian of the past was not so strong and tough.

"Have you found out who is behind this Zuixianju?" Emperor Qing asked.

"This..." The old eunuch hesitated, "Your Majesty, the boss behind Zuixianju is a bit complicated."

"Oh?" Emperor Qing raised his eyes slightly.

"Zuixianju was jointly opened by people from various parties, including His Royal Highness Li Hongcheng, the prince of Jing, and... one of the Eight Generals of the Second Prince."

"Interesting!" Emperor Qing laughed.

No one knows what this supreme ruler is thinking at this moment.

This incident almost slapped him in the face.

Moreover, the force was very strong, enough to leave five finger marks.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince requests an audience." A voice came from outside the palace.

"Announce!" Emperor Qing glanced at the old eunuch, picked up the ancient book, lay down again, and said.

The old eunuch nodded and walked out of the imperial study.

As expected, Li Chengqian was waiting outside the palace.

"Your Highness, His Majesty summons you in." The old eunuch bowed.

"Thank you, eunuch!" Li Chengqian said politely and walked into the imperial study.

"I dare not." The old eunuch was a little frightened by this thank you.

In the past, the prince had never looked him in the eye, but today he thanked him, which surprised him a little.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Li Chengqian entered the imperial study and bowed slightly.

Emperor Qing just looked at the ancient book in his hand without looking up.

"The charity sale for disaster relief was done well. Now we can get the lost silver back, which is even more rare. Tell me what reward you want." Emperor Qing said lazily.

Emperor Qing was extremely satisfied and happy about these two things.

But on the surface, he did not reveal his title in front of Li Chengqian.

"This is all my responsibility, so I dare not ask for a reward." Li Chengqian responded calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

Hearing this, Emperor Qing finally put down the ancient book in his hand and looked up at him.

The prince's move did indeed surprise him.

At this time, shouldn't you ask for the necessary positions and take the opportunity to build up the power of the Eastern Palace?
Li Chengqian's recent changes are quite big.

It's like he's become a completely different person.

Emperor Qing carefully re-examined the person in front of him.

This neither humble nor arrogant attitude is a huge change compared to the cautious attitude in the past.

“Since you have made contributions, you should be rewarded.

You can refuse it, but I cannot refuse it.

This is the first. From now on, I will allow you to see me without kneeling."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Chengqian bowed in thanks.

"Secondly, I allow you to expand the East Palace Guard from 3,000 to 6,000." Emperor Qing continued. "Your Majesty, this..." Li Chengqian was ready to refuse.

The expansion of the East Palace Guard is by no means a trivial matter.

Moreover, it would easily attract suspicion and attention, and Li Chengqian felt that it was unnecessary.

Emperor Qing raised his hand to interrupt him, "I already know about your assassination."

Emperor Qing stopped there and did not continue speaking.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Since this was the case, Li Chengqian had no choice but to agree.

"You don't have to worry too much. Since I allow you to expand, I won't be suspicious."

"Yes!" Li Chengqian bowed and responded, but he didn't believe a word of this sentence in his heart.

Whoever believes it is stupid!

Emperor Qing was suspicious by nature, much like Cao Cao.

Not suspicious?
Ghost letter!
He just felt that even if the Eastern Palace had 6,000 troops, they would hardly pose a threat to him.

That's it!

"As for the third one, the matter of Zuixianju will be fully handled by you."

"Yes!"

After giving some instructions, Li Chengqian left the imperial study.

Watching him go away, Emperor Qing paused for a moment and whispered:
"Do you feel that the prince has become much more capable now, but has become more distant from me?"

Emperor Qing's words were a fatal blow.

The old eunuch Hou Gonggong naturally did not dare to be careless and quickly replied:

“Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always been respectful to you and abided by his duty, so it seems a little strange.

Your Highness the Crown Prince accepted all three of your rewards and was naturally very happy. "

Emperor Qing laughed but said nothing.

The old eunuch secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. This is absolutely true and even worse than before.

Guangxin Palace.

"Your Highness..." The personal maid started, but stopped talking.

"If you have any good news, tell me."

Li Yunrui was in a good mood.

She was in a very good mood because the prince was in big trouble.

If the situation continues to develop, the prince will have no money to spend and will have no choice but to come back and beg her for help.

She is looking forward to it very much!

At dinner tonight, she ate two extra bowls because she was in a good mood.

At this moment, she was sitting in front of the dressing table, looking at her face in the mirror, very satisfied.

She is well maintained and looks no more than a 28-year-old girl, with smooth and tender skin.

"Your Highness, the silver has been found." The maid suddenly said.

Hearing this, the person in the mirror's face instantly turned cold.

"What did you say?"

"The silver has been found, Zuixianju has been confiscated, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already gone to the Imperial Study."

Bang!
Li Yunrui picked up a hard object on the dressing table and smashed it hard on the glass.

With a click, the glass cracked.

"How did he find it?" Li Yunrui asked gritting his teeth.

“The silver is hidden in the wall of Zuixianju.

The prince sent people to search three times, but to no avail, and they were all ready to leave.

In the end, he was still unwilling to give up, so he sent people to demolish Zuixianju, but he accidentally found the silver. "

"Waste!" Li Yunrui said bitterly, "You haven't transferred the money in one night, you are such a waste!"

There is too much silver and it is simply too late.

The maid wanted to speak, but held it back.

At this moment, no matter what explanation was given, it would be futile for Her Royal Highness the Princess.

"What reward did His Majesty give?" Li Yunrui asked.

Inside the house, the scent of the young woman suddenly became a little more manic, filling the entire room.

(End of this chapter)