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Chapter 59 - Early planning

As soon as Zhuo Qingyan entered the study room, she followed closely behind her. "Reporting to Your Highness, Guangping Xiao Jingyu has been killed in the Aroma Gathering House, and the county governor of the River County, Zhang Qifeng, has also died together with him."

Chu Yi Chen, Yan Li, and Jiang Siyue all looked towards Zhuo Qing Yan who was sitting in the chair drinking tea.

She shrugged her shoulders. "Buying one for free and giving one for free. It's not good for me to live by his side. I'm not sure which one is the better one, so I'll take care of both of them."

Ye Feng was stunned and stared at her with wide eyes: "Captain, so it's you …"

"Shut up, turn around. Stay at the Aroma Gathering House and watch over them. Keep an eye on their movements, and report to the Duke about the situation at any time." Zhuo Qingyan said coldly.

"Yes sir!" Hearing the order, Ye Feng turned around and walked out.

"Little Princess, you're really going to die just like that?" Yan Li was truly in disbelief.

"Why don't you go take a look?" Zhuo Qingyan said.

He immediately shook his head. "No need, no need …"

It was impossible for Chu Yi Chen to not be shocked. One must know that it had been quite some time since he wanted to kill this old thief, but his mansion was extremely tightly guarded, and he couldn't even interject. Furthermore, it was the same for the Aroma Gathering House, how could they let this girl do it so easily …

Zhuo Qingyan shook her head and sighed, "The snow tonight was not very good. It might have left an unnecessary mark. Although I've already informed the guards to deal with it when we got back, …"

Don't worry, Princess, I have already arranged everything that will happen next. Although it is the 17th day of the 12th lunar month, there is still a rich family in the capital that is celebrating their birthday and has invited many troupes to perform for them. At the same time, there is also a dragon-dancing and lion-dancing troupe. Jiang Siyue smiled as he looked at her.

Zhuo Qingyan let out a light breath and then relaxed. She raised her head towards Chu Yi Chen and said: "You guys continue chatting, I'm going back to rest. I've been lying there for almost four hours and I've already frozen to death."

With that, she stood up and left, completely ignoring the surprised and appreciative gazes of these people.

Indeed, on the morning of the second day, Chu Yi Chen entered the palace on orders.

The imperial court was in an uproar. Everyone was discussing about the murder of Guangping and they had all sorts of guesses about it. Some of them even thought that the Guangping's pillars were going to be killed by assassins sent from other countries.

As the current aunt of His Majesty, Princess Chuan's status was naturally not low. At this moment, she had also entered the palace to ask the Emperor for an explanation.

Even though the emperor was the current emperor, he had always treated his aunt with great respect. He couldn't say too much, so he had no choice but to send some help to Chu Chen.

Seeing him enter, Princess Chuan immediately ran over, and started crying while grabbing Chu Yi Chen's sleeve.

Chu Yi Chen slightly wrinkled his brow behind the mask. After turning his hand to help her sit down, he pulled his hand away.

"Royal sister, if you die, you won't be able to come back to life. My condolences." Chu Yi Chen said indifferently.

"Brother Seventeenth, you have to avenge your brother-in-law …" Princess Chuan said while wiping her tears.

At this moment, a young eunuch entered the hall and whispered a few words into the emperor's ear. His eyes widened in shock as he asked, "Really?"

The eunuch nodded his head, "Commander Zhang of the imperial guards is already outside the palace …"

"Quickly announce!" the Emperor said immediately.

"Announce! The commander of the imperial guards, Zhang Shaotian, is here to see you!" The eunuch shouted in a bright voice.

Zhang Shao Jun walked into the palace in his military uniform, knelt down, and said: "I am the commander of the imperial guards, Zhang Shao Jun, on the orders of the emperor …"

"Alright, alright, quickly submit your confession!" The Emperor waved his hand and interrupted him.

Zhang Shaotian could only hold a memorial in his hands as he was presented to the emperor by the young eunuch.

When he saw the confession, the emperor's expression became as ugly as it could get. He raised his head from the paper and looked towards Chu Yi Chen, "Young Emperor Uncle, take a look …"

Chu Yi Chen walked over calmly and caught the confession in his hand. After he saw it, he couldn't help but snort coldly: "If it's like this, then Guangping's death was not in vain!"

"What did you say? "What's going on …" Princess Chuan knew that something was wrong as soon as she heard. She staggered over and grabbed the paper in her hands. She looked at it and lost her balance in the end.

"Aunt Huang, things have come to this, so there's no need to think too much about it. For your sake, the title of nobility will not be taken back, but … "You can't be that important anymore. Go back, with your nephew here, you'll be able to live without worries for the rest of your life …" The Emperor sighed.

Princess Chuan was helped out of the hall, and Chu Yi Chen bent down to pick up the imperial report. He handed it back to the eunuch, and just as he was about to ask for the order to leave, he heard the Emperor say, "Young Emperor Uncle, I really didn't expect that Guangping would do such an outrageous thing. The entire Darkhan, ten countries, and eight continents, his hands were stretched too long …"

"Your majesty, there is no need to think too much. It's a good thing that this matter ended because of the death of the Guangping, but we need to report this to those officials and tell them to settle down. We need to stop dreaming and consolidate the stability of the imperial court." Chu Yi Chen sighed inwardly.

"I also understand that there's no need to worry about outsiders now. All of this is within the inner court. Sigh, I'm really tired. I have to guard against this and that. Pressing on that side and bulking up that side, I'm really tired …" The imperial harem was not peaceful. There was a heated debate over the establishment of the crown prince. The empress had nothing to offer, so I had no legitimate son to choose from among my own children. These women … "Sigh …" The Emperor placed his hand on his forehead, looking extremely exhausted.

"Your majesty, please take care of your dragon body. The matter of establishing a crown prince is not urgent at the moment. Right now, the emperor is in his prime. Let's slowly test and decide …" Chu Yi Chen said indifferently.

"Sigh …" I am truly envious of the Young Emperor Uncle. The Emperor sighed with emotion.

After leaving the palace, Chu Yi Chen kept thinking about the emperor's words. He really didn't know what the emperor's intentions were, but he was certain of one thing. The emperor already had thoughts of moving him.

As soon as he returned to the study room, he saw Zhuo Qingyan sitting behind a bookshelf, reading a book. When he heard the sound, she walked over from there.

When he took off his mask and saw his slightly sunken face, he knew that he was not in a good mood.

After pouring him a cup of tea, he sat down beside him with his chin propped on his hands. "Are you interested in talking to me? "Perhaps, it will feel better …"

Chu Yi Chen bitterly smiled at her and told her about what happened in the palace today. He also told her about his conversation with the Emperor.

Zhuo Qingyan held his hand: "Don't worry, even if he wants to move, he still needs strength, right? If he had, would you still be alive? The most heartless Imperial Family is the Royal Family. However, there are some things that must be decided as soon as possible. At the very least, it is better to leave a path for yourself to retreat to. "

Chu Yi Chen nodded, and patted her head: "I will definitely think carefully, I definitely won't let you suffer together with me."

Zhuo Qingyan smiled, "Nonsense, I'm your wangfei."

Chu Yi Chen's heart was instantly warmed, and he embraced her in his arms.