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It has to be said that Gong Jue was someone who couldn't hold his temper anymore. The Emperor just told him to shut up, and he was interrupted just as he was about to say something. The Emperor frowned, "Ju`er, didn't you tell us earlier that you and Qian Li fell off the cliff while escaping? What does this have to do with chasing and killing? "

Gong Jue was at a loss for words, he could not say what he had promised Qian Li previously, so he could only find an excuse, "If it wasn't for the fact that they are chasing us from behind, how could we have fallen?"

"No matter what, it's all thanks to your courtesy." The Emperor sighed and expressed his helplessness towards his younger brother.

"But, third brother is right, even if their target is not the prince, but attacking under the nose of the emperor is still wrong. Firstly, they are disobeying orders, and secondly, third brother and Lady Qian Li almost lost their lives. In my opinion, the Prime Minister and the Minister still need to be punished."

"You are right, but that is the problem that is bothering us now. If we publicly punish them, then the face of the imperial family will be gone, but if we do not punish them, then I'm afraid that they will become even more powerful. If we target any prince or me next time, then it will not be worth it."

"Chendi has a plan."

The discussion that was initially between the four of them, had now turned into a conversation between the Second Prince and the Emperor.

However, the other two people didn't interrupt him either. One of them didn't want to reveal himself, while the other really wasn't interested in these things.

"What method? Tell me."

"Chendi thinks that since this kind of thing has happened, we absolutely cannot let it go, but for the sake of the imperial clan's face, perhaps we can punish them privately, such as sending an imperial edict or an imperial decree into the hands of the two lords, and give them some punishment, but as long as the emperor and the two lords know about this punishment, it will be fine."

Gong Ye did not immediately agree, and continued to ask, "But if that is the case, what happens if I am unable to make an example out of you?"

"Chendi thought that if the Emperor did so, the two lords would surely know that their matter had already been exposed. If it was made public, regardless of rank, it would be a capital offense. Both lords are reasonable people, and they should know that the Emperor intended to let them go. In the future, the emperor will only put in more effort to serve the Emperor."

Gong Ye finally nodded, "Then I'll leave this matter to you, second brother, to handle. Remember, you must make them afraid, but you shouldn't have any conflicts with them."

"Chendi understands."

At this point in their conversation, they had dealt with most of the things from before.

Gong Ye exhaled, "Alright, the matter that has been bothering us for the past two months has been settled. Let's talk about your situation now."

After saying that, Gong Ye let Liu Xi go out and called Qian Li in.

Liu Xi had thought that with Qian Li's personality, she would definitely not be obediently waiting on the spot. He did not expect to see Qian Li, who was standing at the entrance of the great hall the moment he stepped out of the door.

She was very quiet, and when she did not speak, she gave people a feeling that she was similar to the Empress that had already passed away.

The empress's death was related to Liu Xi as well. At that time, if it wasn't for him persuading her with all his might, the emperor might not have actually killed the empress.

Thus, today, when he saw someone similar standing in front of him in broad daylight, besides hatred, there was also a hint of fear.

"Miss Qian Li, the emperor is calling for you."

Unconsciously, he used the honorific title.

But strangely, after he said it, even he didn't think it was strange at all.

"Alright."

Qian Li regained her senses, and suddenly smiled at Liu Xi. Furthermore, what was even more terrifying was that Qian Li actually did something that only Murong Yan could do, and she said, "Thank you, Young Master."

When Murong Yan said this, she would habitually stroke her little finger. Furthermore, other than Murong Yan, no other concubine would be so courteous to a eunuch by the emperor's side.

His heart felt like it had been struck by something. Liu Xi resisted the fear in his heart and asked in a trembling voice, "Miss, please."

No, how could that be possible?

It was all a coincidence.

Previously, he had seen two palace maids that looked very similar to each other.

But... Although he looked like one, he was actually related to someone by blood.

Available...

She had already investigated everything beforehand. Aside from Young General Mu Rong, Murong Yan did not have any other siblings, and she was the one who brought the rest of the people to annihilate the incident at that time. He had personally confirmed that no one escaped from the Prime Minister Mansion at that time, and they were all killed.

It was just that even after so many years had passed, he would still be able to dream of the night Murong Yan died.

Such a terrifying gaze, looking as if he died with everlasting regret. Would the male fire behind him and the weather that day really be unforgettable?

Furthermore, Liu Xi felt that it was not only him, the Emperor, and the Imperial Concubine, if it were not for the fact that they were the only ones who survived that night, there would probably be countless people who would not be able to live the rest of their lives well.

Thinking of this, Liu Xi felt as if he staggered, and almost fell to the ground. If it wasn't for Qian Li's support, he might have suffered a setback in front of the emperor.

However …

Rather than being punished by the Emperor, he didn't want Qian Li to help him anymore.

Because...

Qian Li's hands were like the hands of a dead person, incomparably cold. Even though there was a layer of clothing between them, he could still feel that kind of cold, heart-wrenching feeling.

Liu Xi was extremely frightened and wanted to escape, but luckily the emperor's voice sounded out at this time, "What are you so flustered for?"

Liu Xi quickly knelt down, and Qian Li also retracted her hand from his arm, "This old servant deserves to die."

"Alright, get up. Let's see how This Emperor punishes you in a while."

It was obvious that Gong Ye's current focus was not on Liu Xi. After this period of time, his anger towards Qian Li had almost disappeared.

On the contrary, he had always thought that he, himself, was a person who was extremely capable of restraining his emotions. It was just that he did not understand that every time he saw Qian Li, he would be quite angry.

What was even more hateful was that she thought about it afterwards. What Qian Li did was just a trivial matter, but he had no other choice.

This was actually one of the reasons why he had deliberately called Qian Li over to the Imperial Palace today.

Of course, there was another one.

"Ninth Royal Brother. You just told us that Lady Qian Li is someone you cherish? Then, what plans do you have for Miss Qian Li? "

Hearing this, Qian Li almost fell to the ground, but luckily she had heard similar words several times, and now she had some immunity to it.

It was just that every time she heard Gong Ming say such words, even if she knew that he wasn't speaking sincerely, she still couldn't help but think twice.

"To put it very boldly, the person that Chendi likes has always been Qian Li. If it wasn't for …"

"You're saying that my bestowal of marriage and the three lords sending your daughter to your manor are still making things difficult for you?"

Gong Ming quickly kneeled, "No … Not... "It's just that younger brother, younger brother …"

Gong Ming's answer was actually what Gong Ye wanted the most, if he did not have a way, he would not have given Gong Ming such a good chance to interact with the important officials in the imperial court, he only took a fancy to Gong Ming who had been immersed in love till now, and did not have any feelings for the imperial power at all. As for the Masters, since they could arrange for assassinations, they were not worried that they would anger Gong Ming.

From the looks of it, his previous worries could now be completely dispelled.

"Alright, don't kneel down so easily. We don't have any intentions of berating you right now, you just have to tell us what your plans are for Qian Li."

"Qian Li has suffered a lot for my little brother's sake, and she has also been injured and wronged. If possible, this little brother wants to give Qian Li a name so that in the future, Qian Li can openly follow by my side."

"No."

Gong Ye had yet to speak, but he was the first to voice his opposition, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten about everything that I, your brother, have told you before? Qian Li cannot marry off to Ninth Brother. "