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Ming Chengjun nodded in satisfaction, and turned to look at Ming Jiling, "What does Prince Su want us to reward him with? I will definitely agree to it. "

Ming Jiling regained her usual gentleness, "This son does have a matter that I wish to request of Royal Father."

"Oh?" After Ming Chengjun heard this, he asked curiously: What is it? "Tell me, I want to listen."

"Royal Father, the hundreds of people in Black Peak Stronghold were originally good people, but because they were oppressed and exploited by the local officials, they had no choice but to be punished for the sake of living. This son humbly requests that Royal Father forgive their crimes and let them settle in the city …"

"These bandits robbing houses caused public outrage everywhere. If the punishment was not severe, it would be hard to convince the people." Ming Chengjun pondered, "We can discuss this later, if you have any other requests, you can also raise them."

"I just want to return their justice. Other than that, I have no other requests."

Ming Jiling bowed slightly.

Ming Chengjun's face turned gloomy, he did not continue with the topic at hand, and after giving the rewards to the generals who had contributed greatly, he said a few more words of encouragement and left the imperial court.

Ming Jiling failed to do what he promised everyone. He felt guilty, and even after walking out of the great hall, his mood was still not very good. Su Zongwen said a few words of consolation at the side.

The two of them chatted as they walked outside, thus slowing down their pace.

"Your majesty, please wait a moment." Eunuch Chen quickly chased after him.

Ming Jiling and Su Zongwen had just gotten down the stairs, but when they heard the sound, they immediately stopped.

When Su Zongwen saw that the person who came was Ming Chengjun's eunuch, he bade farewell to Ming Jiling and left first.

"Eunuch Chen?" May I ask what eunuch has to say? " Ming Jiling was surprised to see Eunuch Chen.

"Your Highness, Master Su, the Emperor invites you to the Imperial Study." Eunuch Chen said politely.

"Eunuch, do you know why Royal Father wanted me to go to the Imperial Study?" Ming Jiling asked.

"Your Highness must be joking. This old servant is just passing on the message. I don't dare to make any wild guesses at His Majesty's thoughts." Eunuch Chen laughed as he opened his mouth, "Your Highness Prince Su, please."

"Thank you." Ming Jiling nodded, and followed Elder Chen's instructions to bring in the Imperial Study.

"This son greets Royal Father. I wonder if Royal Father has summoned this son here for some important matter?"

Ming Jiling bowed and asked.

"Ling'er, didn't you say that you would give the Black Peak Stronghold justice?" Ming Chengjun stood behind the table with his back facing Ming Jiling, and said solemnly.

"Royal Father's meaning is …" After Ming Jiling heard this, he became slightly happy.

"I have ordered you to investigate the local officials in secret and gather evidence of their corruption and private taxation. Are you willing?"

"Your son shall obey." Ming Jiling bowed, "Your son will definitely live up to Royal Father's trust."

"That's good. Go." Ming Chengjun nodded his head, and advised: "You must be careful when handling this matter, and do not alert the enemy."

The current imperial court could be said to be shrouded in a thick miasma. He could make use of this opportunity to properly clean up and raise his holy might.

"Your son understands. Your son shall take his leave."

After Ming Jiling received his instructions, he heaved a sigh of relief.

After Ming Jiling exited the Imperial Study, he directly went to the imperial concubine hall. They rushed back in a hurry, and the moment they entered the palace they went up to report, not even having the time to report to Noble Consort Su about their safety.

As expected, the moment he arrived at the Imperial Concubine Hall, he saw Noble Consort Su standing guard at the entrance with his trusted aides. Upon seeing him, he immediately went over to welcome him.

"Ling'er, I heard that you guys met with an assassin halfway through your journey. Are you injured?" Noble Consort Su asked worriedly.

"Consort Mother, your son is fine." Ming Jiling hurriedly explained, "However, to protect me, Cousin was stabbed in the back, and his injuries are not light."

"Then how are his injuries? Could you please ask the imperial physician to go and see it? " When Noble Consort Su heard that Ming Jiling was not injured, he immediately let go of his suspenseful heart to hear him say that Su Zongwen had been stabbed in the back. His heart immediately tensed up, and wished that he could have helped his son.

"Don't worry Consort Mother, Royal Father has already ordered the royal doctors to go to the Minister Mansion to treat him, and has also bestowed him with a lot of good medicine. He should be fine in a few days."

Seeing how worried the Noble Consort Su was, Ming Jiling tried to comfort him.

"That's good." The Noble Consort Su hurriedly told Xiao Ya to prepare quite a few tonics and ordered them to be delivered to the Minister Mansion. After that, he pulled Ming Jiling's hand and sighed, then cried out: "Luckily, you all came out safe and sound this time. If something really does happen, what do you want the Consort Mother to do alone …"

"Consort Mother, this subject has neglected this matter …"

Ming Jiling consoled the Noble Consort Su as he helped her enter the Inner Palace.

All of the women in the inner hall were dismissed, and the mother and son sat on the soft couch and began to talk.

"Consort Mother, your son believes that the assassination attempt was a premeditated plan. These assassins are not ordinary assassins, but carefully trained deathsworn."

Ming Jiling spoke out the doubt in his heart.

When Noble Consort Su heard this, his face slightly changed, and he quickly asked: "Then do you have any suspects?"

"Consort Mother, I think there's someone who didn't want me to return and threatened his position. That's why he sent someone over to kill me." Ming Jiling analyzed: "On the battlefield, blades and swords have no eyes, deaths and injuries are unavoidable, I'm afraid they are trying to use this opportunity to clear the relationship."

"..." "Crown Prince." Noble Consort Su's face slightly darkened.

If Ming Jiling died, the one who would benefit the most would be the crown prince. Now, seeing the crown prince, for the sake of his own throne, had actually become crazy enough to kill his own brothers and sisters.

They could do anything for power...

"He's the most suspicious one, but I don't have enough evidence to prove that he did it." Ming Jiling nodded.

"Ling'er, you have to be more careful when you do things in the future. Be on your guard against the crown prince as well, in case you encounter another ambush." Noble Consort Su reminded him repeatedly, still a little worried.

"Consort Mother, this son understands."

The two of them chatted for a while within the Inner Palace, and then, unknowingly, it was time for lunch. Ming Jiling stayed at the Imperial Consort Hall, ate lunch with the Noble Consort Su, and then left.

On the other side, the moment Su Zongwen returned to the residence, he immediately went to the main yard to report to Madame Chen.

When he arrived at the main courtyard, he saw Madame Chen sitting on the edge of the soft couch from afar, making shoes. From time to time, he would glance towards the outside, as if waiting for someone.

"My son greets mother." Su Zongwen changed into his court uniform and immediately went to the main yard.

When Madame Chen saw Su Zongwen standing in front of him safe and sound, his heart was finally at ease.

"Wen, you're finally back." When the Madame Chen saw Su Zongwen entering the house, he immediately walked forward and carefully sized him up.

"Wen'er, are your injuries serious? Would you like your father to send someone over to call a doctor? "

"Mom, there's no need." Su Zongwen quickly rejected her, "The emperor has already ordered the imperial physician to look over for me, and has bestowed me quite a few medicinal herbs. Just now, a servant boy came over to report that Imperial Concubine Noble Consort has also sent someone to deliver quite a few tonics."

"Your injuries are so severe, you should take good care of it."

A strange look flashed past Madame Chen's eyes as he nodded and pulled Su Zongwen to sit down.