The Crown Prince sat alone in the study, playing with his fingers. His expression was uncertain, sometimes sneering, sometimes deep in thought, and sometimes frozen. Jin Hongzhao, who was waiting at the side, understood his temperament, but he also felt a chill down his spine and cold sweat was about to flow down.
After another unbearable silence, the Crown Prince finally spoke." Lone Bamboo Wuyue isn't dead?”
Didn't Huo Tu say that as long as the queen bug was placed on the Fifth Prince's body, his illness would relapse, and he would definitely die? But until now, Jia Yuan Palace was still peaceful, and there were guards reporting that the Fifth Prince was still alive and well. What was going on?
" Your Highness, I didn't." Jin Hongzhao finally caught his breath, and a murderous look flashed across his eyes." Did Huo Tu deceive Your Highness?" Otherwise, this subordinate will kill him…"He placed his palm horizontally and made a gesture to silence him.
The Crown Prince supported his chin with his elbow, his slender fingers rubbing his face. Because he had lived a pampered life since he was young, the skin on his face was even more delicate and smooth than a girl's, making one's heart itch. "Not for now. He definitely wouldn't dare to lie to this prince. There must be some inside story behind this matter. We will still need him in the future.”
" Yes," Jin Hongzhao replied. He went over to give a few instructions to the guard. The guard obeyed and left, but he turned back." Your Highness, the Fifth Prince is fine because of that girl. What does Your Highness plan to do?"”
He did not expect Murong Hanzhi to be so capable at such a young age. They had really underestimated him at the beginning. If he had known this would happen, he would have found a chance to kill Murong Hanzhi when she was still in the laundry bureau to avoid future trouble.
At the mention of Murong Hanzhi, the Crown Prince's eyes immediately flashed with a strong desire to take revenge and torture her." As for her? BenGong won't let her be complacent for too long. Don't worry about her for now." However, if that's the case, we'll have to bring forward our plan. Otherwise, we won't have a chance until Lone Bamboo recovers.”
The plan he was talking about was to seize the throne before Guzhu Lie deposed him. Although Gu Zhulie had been working hard in the government for the past two years, he had been fighting in the battlefield and was injured. His body was getting worse day by day. He had planned to abdicate.
If the Fifth Prince recovered, he would definitely pass the throne to his most beloved son. At that time, not only would he, the Crown Prince, not get anything, but he would also become the laughing stock of the world. How could he be at ease?
"Good!" Jin Hongzhao was silent for a moment before nodding immediately." I'll listen to Your Highness! The Crown Prince was in charge of the capital's military power. As long as the Crown Prince gave the order, they would definitely die!”
It was true that the military power was in the hands of the Crown Prince. As for whether the Imperial Army would really risk their lives for the Crown Prince, that would have to wait and see.
" I have my own plans." The Crown Prince sneered." Remember, before this, do not let any news leak out. Everything will be as usual, so as not to spoil the big event!”
That damned Murong Hanzhi, he really didn't expect her to suddenly appear and ruin his plans! Good, very good, when bengong ascends to the throne, the first one I won't let you off! At that time, you will definitely know what it means to beg for death!
"Yes, sir!" " Yes!" Jin Hongzhao agreed, a cruel smile appearing in his eyes.
"Alright, didn't Fifth Younger Brother's old illness relapse? Bengong must go and see him. Don't let people say that Bengong doesn't care about brotherhood anymore.”The Crown Prince laughed mockingly and stood up.
Since he wanted everything to be normal, he still had to put in some effort. Also, he wanted to see just how capable Murong Hanzhi was to save the Fifth Prince's life time and time again.
In the end, when the two of them went to the entrance of Jiayuan Palace, they were stopped by the guards. The Crown Prince probably did not expect to be stopped. He was stunned and could not react.
"How dare you!" " What's wrong?" Jin Hongzhao was furious." Are your eyes on the top of your heads? Can't you see that His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived? How dare you block the way?!”
Although the guard was trembling in fear and his face was pale, the crossed spears did not move at all." Your Highness, please forgive me. This subordinate is under the orders of Lady Shu Fei to not let anyone disturb the Fifth Prince. Your Highness, please forgive me!”
"Hmm?" Hearing that it was Consort Yang Shu's order, Jin Hongzhao was stunned and subconsciously looked at the Crown Prince.
"Oh?" The Crown Prince was obviously very surprised, but he wasn't very angry. He narrowed his eyes slightly." You're saying that Consort Shu didn't allow BenGong to visit Fifth Brother?”
"Yes."
Strange, why did Consort Yang Shu suddenly give such an order? Wasn't she grateful to him before? When did she become so guarded against him?
Could it be…
" Your Highness the Crown Prince?!" Jin Hongzhao seemed to have thought of something. He was shocked and his face turned pale.
The Crown Prince waved his hand to stop him." Are you not allowing this Queen to visit, or are you not allowing anyone to visit?”
The situation didn't seem right. Could it be that Consort Yang Shu already knew something and was guarding against him? It didn't seem like it. If Consort Yang Shu really suspected him, she would definitely report it to the Emperor. Then they would never be able to confront him directly. Consort Yang Shu had never been such a stupid woman.
"Replying to His Highness, the Crown Prince does not allow anyone to visit the Fifth Prince. Divine Doctor Murong wants to focus on treating the Fifth Prince and does not want to be disturbed.”
These two guards were honest, even mentioning Murong Hanzhi, but they didn't know that they had hit the Crown Prince's sore spot. How ironic.
" So it's her." The Crown Prince's eyes lit up and he sneered silently," Alright, since Divine Doctor Murong has spoken, then this Prince will listen. Otherwise, if anything happens to Fifth Brother, this Prince will not be able to bear the responsibility."”
Seeing him turn around and leave, the two guards let out a long sigh of relief. They were indescribably grateful as they respectfully sent off the Crown Prince! It would be best if this fiend left on his own. If he became rude and barged in and disturbed the Fifth Prince, they would be the ones in trouble.
As the two of them walked, Jin Hongzhao lowered his voice and asked," Your Highness, why would Consort Shu suddenly give such an order? Could it be…"
" I don't think so." The Crown Prince shook his head and calculated in his heart." However, this matter cannot be delayed any longer. If anything happens, all our efforts will be in vain. Let me think about it carefully and take action when necessary!"”
Sooner or later, this would happen. It was better to sing early so that everyone would not feel uncomfortable if they were to hang here!
After the two of them gradually walked away, Murong Hanzhi, who was hiding behind the wall, quietly appeared and smiled coldly. Your Highness, you really can't hold it in anymore? Good, very good. I want you to be anxious and flustered so that I can force out your true form! She looked behind her and saw Xiao Yun 'er nodding at her, meaning to say," I know what to do." Then, she followed the Crown Prince's direction.
She was Murong Hanzhi's subordinate. In order to deal with the Fifth Prince, she had been in and out many times. Naturally, no one would suspect her. Knowing that she knew martial arts and could protect him, Murong Hanzhi knew what he wanted her to do.
The Crown Prince was blocked today, so he would definitely think of something. The person he hated the most was undoubtedly Murong Hanzhi. He knew how to use tactics, and Murong Hanzhi would not sit still and wait for death. Who would be the final winner was still unknown.
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