kingnovel Chapter 457 Calculation!
Chapter 457 Calculation!
After talking with Chu Ning, the old Prince Qin left the Ministry of Justice prison, but did not return to the Prince Qin's Mansion. Instead, he went to the Imperial Palace.
At this moment, night falls.
The palace was brightly lit. Inside the Yingwu Hall, the emperor stood with his hands behind his back, a pensive look on his face.
The old King Qin, who was sitting on the armchair in the hall, finished talking about his conversation with Chu Ning, and then fell silent.
The entire hall was unusually quiet.
The flickering candlelight illuminated two people. One of them had a blank expression on his face, his eyes lowered, and he looked as if he had nothing to do with it.
The other person had a stern look on his face, with a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes from time to time.
After a long while, the emperor narrowed his eyes and asked, "So, Chu Ning knew that I wanted him to be a scapegoat, but he didn't resist at all?"
The old King Qin nodded slightly and said in a hoarse voice: "I'm afraid that's the case. Moreover, judging from the reaction of the King of Chu, he doesn't seem to be in a hurry at all. Perhaps he has a plan to deal with it."
What to do?
Now that he has been imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice, what other plans does Chu Ning have?
Even if the palace guards were released, as long as Chu Ning was not released, this group of people would not be a concern.
Thinking of this, the emperor raised his eyebrows, paced back and forth, then suddenly turned back, stared at the old King Qin and asked:
"Uncle Wang, do you know what Chu Ning is planning?"
The old King of Qin shook his head: "The King of Chu has always been smart, and this matter is so difficult, I believe that even if the King of Chu has a plan, he will not tell outsiders.
Besides, His Royal Highness the King of Chu seems to be wary of me, and perhaps even I am suspected by him."
The emperor frowned: "He even doubts his uncle?"
The old King of Qin sighed and said, "It's not just me. I'm afraid Your Majesty is also suspected by the King of Chu. Or, in other words, everyone is now under the King of Chu's suspicion.
This incident started after the Eighth Prince was killed. So many things happened in less than a month. It is not surprising that the King of Chu would suspect everyone. "
When these words came out, the emperor was stunned.
This kid Chu Ning even dares to doubt me?
Could it be that Chu Ning really wasn't the one who did this?
But if it wasn't Chu Ning's doing, who in Kyoto City would be so bold as to kill the prince and ministers, and even frame Chu Ning.
Thinking of this, the emperor suddenly felt a little tired.
"It's getting late, Uncle Wang, go back and rest early."
The emperor shouted outside the palace: "Come here, send someone to escort Uncle Wang back to the palace!"
After the murder of the Eighth Prince and Wang Wenguang, the emperor no longer dared to be careless and ordered the imperial guards to escort them personally.
The old King of Qin did not say much. He stood up, bowed, and left with the help of his guards.
After the old King Qin left, the emperor pondered for a moment, then said in a cold voice: "Shadow Guard!"
"His Majesty!"
The shadow guard appeared from nowhere and bowed.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and asked, "On the night when the Eighth Prince was killed, did the East Palace and the other princes' people really not make any movement?"
The shadow guard shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I have personally investigated this matter and have confirmed it again and again. The guards of the East Palace and other princes have indeed not been dispatched."
The emperor frowned, "What about the movements of these people when Lord Wang was killed last night?"
The shadow guard's expression changed slightly: "Your Majesty, the shadow guards have been monitoring the situation in the East Palace and the various mansions last night, and there is indeed no unusual movement."
This silenced the emperor.
If even the shadow guards couldn't find out, it means that the people from the East Palace and other mansions did not take action last night.
Since it wasn't the princes who did it, it could have been someone else!
The emperor's eyes turned cold: "The shadow guards continue to investigate this matter and make sure to find out who did it."
"Yes!" The shadow guard responded and immediately went down to make arrangements.
A prince and a minister died, and another prince was framed, but the shadow guard didn't know anything about it. The opponent's power must be huge!
As an emperor, how could he allow a force in Kyoto City to transcend his control?
Looking at the empty hall, the emperor suddenly felt a chill on his back, and a sense of sadness.
"Who is it?"
The emperor gnashed his teeth and said, "If I find you, I will tear you into pieces!"
The other party is so cruel and ruthless that he even dares to kill the prince. He is definitely not an ordinary person.
It is obvious that the death of the Eighth Prince and the death of Wang Wenguang happened on the same day!
This person is so bold and reckless that if he is not found quickly, he will definitely become a disaster.
While he was deep in thought, the eunuch chief steward Zhao Ming came in from outside the palace and whispered, "Your Majesty, it's windy at night, why don't you go in and rest?"
It was already the end of September, the autumn wind was chilly, and Zhao Ming was worried that the emperor would catch a cold.
But the emperor turned his head and looked at Zhao Ming, and suddenly asked: "Who do you think is the murderer?"
Zhao Ming laughed awkwardly: "Your Majesty, it is difficult for me to talk about this matter."
"I command you to speak!"
"This... Although I don't know who the murderer is, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is definitely not the murderer."
“How come you see?”
"No murderer would be stupid enough to hide the murder weapon in the mansion. If it was really someone from the Chu Palace who committed the crime, there would be enough time to deal with the murder weapon. There was no need to hide it in the palace."
Zhao Ming's words made the emperor nod slightly.
Then he said with a dull look, "Forget it, let Lao Shi and Deng Hongwen investigate this matter."
After saying this, the emperor stood up and walked towards the inner hall.
……
The Tenth Prince’s residence, living room.
The tenth prince hosted a banquet in honor of Deng Hongwen.
"Hahahaha, Lord Deng's moves were extraordinary. He captured Chu Ning in just one day!"
The tenth prince raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "For such a happy occasion, please drink this glass to the full!"
Deng Hongwen raised his glass and said, "Without the prince's trust and rejection, I would not have been able to participate in this matter. The prince has made great contributions to this progress."
The tenth prince laughed and said, "We don't need to be modest to each other. Cheers!"
After the two men clinked their glasses, they drank them all in one gulp.
Then, the Tenth Prince put down his wine glass and said excitedly, "Master Deng, what should we do next?"
Deng Hongwen narrowed his eyes, and a serious expression appeared on his stern face: "Now that the King of Chu has been arrested, the King of Chu's Palace is not a concern. Next, it depends on whether the King of Chu will confess."
But these words made the Tenth Prince shake his head: "Chu Ning is a cunning person, and the clan office and the Ministry of Justice dare not torture him, he will definitely not confess!
What’s more, the guards of Prince Chu’s Palace didn’t find anything useful, so Chu Ning will resist to the end.”
Deng Hongwen frowned, pondered for a moment and asked, "What do you think, Your Highness?"
The Tenth Prince narrowed his eyes, a ruthless look flashed across his eyes: "It's very simple, find a way to let the Crown Prince take action against the Chu Palace!
Now that Chu Ning is imprisoned, I believe the prince will be interested in the many industries in the Chu Palace.
Maybe even fourth brother wants to get involved!
As long as something happens in the Prince Chu's Mansion, Chu Ning will definitely be restless. If we interrogate him at that time, he will definitely plead guilty."
Deng Hongwen hesitated after hearing this: "The Crown Prince is not an easy person to deal with. He will not let Your Highness reap the benefits."
Unexpectedly, the Tenth Prince raised his lips slightly, revealing a strange look: "I have a reason for him to take action!
Wait, there will be a good show tomorrow!"