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Outside the Eastern Palace Hall, the Crown Princess was anxiously waiting for Chu Yizhao's return. Looking at Chu Yizhao's figure from afar, he quickly welcomed him happily: "How is it, Your Highness?"

Chu Yizhao walked towards the Eastern Palace without saying a word. His face was ashen, and his eyes looked like they were about to spew fire!

The Crown Princess nervously whispered to Zhan Cao who was behind Chu Yizhao, "Zhan Cao, did you encounter any danger?"

"You still have the nerve to ask?" Chu Yizhao turned around, pointed at the princess consort and roared, "Did you inform the constable to come find me at Xu’s Medical Center?"

Chu Yizhao's sudden outburst shocked the princess consort! She carefully said, "I …" I was worried that someone would lay an ambush at the Xu’s Medical Center that would harm Your Highness, so … "So …"

"You stupid woman!" The veins on Chu Yizhao's forehead throbbed violently, and his eyes spat out anger, "I thought you were different from other women, with some knowledge and experience, you could help me out, but who would have expected you to be so stupid! Now it's like this, the people outside are saying, someone just saw Princess Qi leaving from the Xu’s Medical Center, and I just happened to be in the Xu’s Medical Center when the Justice Division took me away. This time, even if I jump into the Yellow River, I won't be able to wash it off! Those who were waiting for me to make a fool of myself got their wish! Are you satisfied? Are you satisfied?! "

Chu Yizhao's interrogations were like a series of steel cannons, heavily hitting the Crown Princess's heart!

Her eyes widened in astonishment as her body trembled. After a long while, her tears quietly accumulated in her eyes.

How could this be …

Originally, she was just worried that someone would lie to Chu Yizhao using his Xu’s Medical Center to kill him. How did she know that this would turn out to be another way! So it turns out that the other party didn't actually want to kill Chu Yizhao, but wanted to bear the grudge between Chu Yizhao and the Princess Qi, so that Chu Yizhao would suffer a fate worse than death, and lose the opportunity to return to the Eastern Palace once and for all!

The Crown Princess spoke with tears, "I... I... It was because I thought there might be something wrong with that letter that I... "I'm the only one …"

Zhan Cao wanted to ease the atmosphere and said hurriedly: "This subordinate has indeed not sent any news to the crown prince."

"Th-that …" The princess consort caught up with Chu Yizhao, wanting to ask him what was going on. Chu Yizhao glared at her fiercely, flicked his sleeves, and left.

The Crown Princess was stunned. The tears in her eyes fell down. - Poof! -

Zhan Cao was helpless, he looked at the princess consort and then at Chu Yizhao, he could only clasp his hands together and chase after Chu Yizhao.

With regards to Imperial Study, Chu Zhe had just returned early, and did not even have the time to take care of the government affairs before manager of the Justice Division reported the news of finding Chu Yizhao within the Xu’s Medical Center to him. Of course, there were also rumors that the Princess Qi might have left the Xu’s Medical Center right before Chu Yizhao was found out.

Chu Zhe's face gradually darkened, it was as dark as before a storm.

"Just based on a few rumors of the people? "You dared to report to me?" These gloomy and sinister words caused manager of the Justice Division to kneel down in panic:

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. This subject has not come to accuse Your Highness of being guilty, but it is a matter of great importance. I am here to seek Your Majesty's advice. How should I respond to this matter?"

Hmph, that's more like it! Chu Zhe's face was gloomy, "How to investigate this case is your responsibility, and yet you ask us?"

Normally, the emperor would not show it on his face, but manager of the Justice Division rarely saw a tone or expression like this. And only when he met something related to Chu Yizhao recently would he get so angry. Thinking about it, this was because the emperor valued Chu Yizhao.

manager of the Justice Division did not dare be rash, and quickly replied: "This subject … I would like to ask your majesty to give me a few pointers. "

Anger leaked out of Chu Zhe's eyes, but he still forcefully suppressed his temper and coldly said: "You can investigate whatever you want! As long as you investigate the case properly, as long as there are no misdeeds, you do not need to worry about anything, and you do not need to ask me again! "

The Emperor meant that as long as they could investigate the truth of the matter, they should not focus on purging Chu Yizhao?

That's easy!

The manager of the Justice Division was only afraid that the Emperor would be biased towards the abandoned crown prince, so there was no way to investigate the case.

The manager of the Justice Division finally heaved a sigh of relief, "Yes, Your Majesty. This subject shall take his leave. "

Of course, he would not be without scruples. After all, this case was related to the reputation of the royal family, as well as the future of the two princes.

When the manager of the Justice Division left, Chu Zhe slowly leaned back in the chair, sighed, and wearily closed his eyes.

His mind was in a mess and he could no longer make heads or tails of things.

Actually, when Chu Yizhao left the palace, Forbidden Army had already come to report to him. He indicated that he should not bother with it, and maybe, he was just subconsciously worried.

Afterwards, the Crown Princess went to ask for help from Justice Division, which of course sent people to send him news, but he still did not move, and did not want to get involved.

Sure enough, there was still a problem!

Zhao'er, you're fine. Why would you run to the Xu’s Medical Center? He had read the pigeon letter that the Crown Princess had presented to him in Justice Division, but by the time the pigeon letter had reached his hands, it was already completely empty.

The people from the Justice Division were also panicking, not understanding how a good letter could suddenly turn into a piece of white paper.

Relying on the memories of Justice Division officials to retell the letter, it became useless, and its authenticity became hard to determine.

Was he heading to the Xu’s Medical Center to meet with Xu Rouzhi, or was he being misled and falling into someone else's trap?

If it was the latter, why would any commoners witness Xu Rouzhi appearing in front of the Xu’s Medical Center in a panic?

Outside, the old eunuch asked, "Is Manager Qing well?"

Cheng Wan nodded, and asked softly: "Is His Majesty busy?"

The old eunuch looked inside and whispered, "manager of the Justice Division just left, His Majesty might... "I'm getting annoyed."

When the old eunuch said that the manager of the Justice Division had just left, he hinted to Cheng Wan that if he were to go in now, the Emperor would probably punish him. After all, the Emperor was still angry.

Cheng Wan understood and nodded: "I'll go in and see His Majesty."

Manager Qing was the most important person to the emperor's side, how would the old eunuch dare to stop him? She bowed and replied with a smile, "Yes."

Slowly stepping into the Imperial Study, Cheng Wan leaned against the back of the chair and rubbed her temples lightly. Cheng Wan's heart was like needles, it faintly hurt.

He bowed slightly, "Your Imperial Majesty."

Chu Zhe slowly opened his eyes and nodded.

He didn't scold her for disturbing him when he shouldn't. Yes, he never blamed her for anything.

Cheng Wan's heart warmed. She silently walked behind Chu Zhe and gently placed his hand on's shoulder.

Chu Zhe let out a long sigh, "Do you know why?"

Cheng Wan lowered her eyes and said sorrowfully: "To be able to trouble Your Majesty like this, it must be because of the matter between Little Zhi and the crown prince."

Chu Zhe quietly pulled Cheng Wan in front of him and embraced her tightly, slowly stroking her shoulders, "If they are real, how should I deal with them?"

Cheng Wan suddenly broke free from Chu Zhe's embrace, stood there stunned for a moment, then kneeled in front of Chu Zhe.

"What are you doing?" Chu Zhe frowned, his face was filled with displeasure as he pulled at Cheng Wan. I've long since said that no matter what happens, you don't have to kneel to me. "

Cheng Wan avoided Chu Zhe's hand and said with tears in his voice, "This Qing`er wishes to request your majesty to spare my life."

Chu Zhe frowned once again, and his expression immediately turned cold: "I have yet to confirm Rou Zhi's fault, why are you begging for mercy on her behalf?"

"Even if she and the Crown Prince did not meet, it is still her fault."

"What do you mean?"

"It's her fault that the matter involves her, isn't it?"

Chu Zhe went silent for a moment, and said: "All these years, both you and I have been secretly observing her. We know, and you should also know, what kind of person she is. "So, she shouldn't be that kind of person. Don't worry, even if the rumors were true, I still wouldn't do anything to her."

As he said till here, Chu Zhe's tone turned cold and he said, "The fault lies only with Zhao'er. He is the ruler of a nation, yet his words and actions are careless and disrespectful. The person who deserves to be punished the most should be him."

Cheng Wan frowned as she looked at Chu Zhe: "Your majesty, could it be that the Crown Prince was wrongly accused?"

Chu Zhe's brows slightly knitted: "Who dares to wrongly accuse him?"

Cheng Wan reminded him, "Your majesty, don't forget, there is still someone in Yang Forest who dares to assassinate His Highness, the crown prince!"

Chu Zhe's expression froze for a moment, and his brows furrowed even more tightly: "You mean that there's still fish that escaped the net in the Prince Qi's Palace?"

Cheng Wan shook her head, "No, that is not what Qing`er means. Those who are able to move in the Prince Qi Palace are currently in the dungeon, under the supervision of others, all of the servants in the mansion have been dismissed, those who should be dismissed, who would have the guts to frame His Highness the Crown Prince! "

Chu Zhe stared at Cheng Wan, his gaze as sharp and terrifying as a falcon's. "You mean, there's someone else who wants to harm the crown prince?"

Cheng Wan said softly, "Qing`er does not dare to speak carelessly. Your Majesty, do you still not know what kind of person the crown prince is? "

Chu Zhe was silent. He clenched his fists in silence, cracking his knuckles.

Yeah, what kind of person is Zhao'er, and who knows her better than him?" Although Zhao'er had been keeping a tight watch on the imperial power all those years ago and had always been on his guard against Sanlang, he had never made a single mistake regarding the relationship between a man and a woman!

Other than the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince's concubine, he had no other women. He had never thought about it, nor had he set foot in the land of fireworks. How could he suddenly commit such a heinous act to seduce his own younger brother and wife?

The East Palace was right under his nose. If he really did some shady business, could he still hide it from him for so long?

Furthermore, Xu Rouzhi had always been living under the nose of the Sanlang, not even taking large strides out of the city or the city gates. Even if there had been a disturbance regarding the theft of people, it was clear that it had been Su Leyao framing and humiliating Sang Woruo. If Zhao'er was really related to this matter, she would have avoided it at the time.

Chu Zhe silently pulled Cheng Wan closer, and said: "Rest assured, I will not go back on my words, and my Justice Division will also give me a true answer, and I will not wrongly accuse anyone."

Cheng Wan held Chu Zhe's hand and softly said: "Then, I beg your majesty, for the time being, please don't torture His Highness Prince Qi, okay?"

Chu Zhe silently embraced Cheng Wan in his arms and nodded lightly.

At Crown’s Master's Xu Mansion, Xu Chang was waiting in Xu Rouzhi's room, silently drinking tea by himself while Bi Su stood at the side with a perturbed expression.

Qi Yu pushed open the door and entered. With a light and graceful posture and a cheerful tone, she said, "I'm back!"

Bi Su welcomed her happily: "Miss, you're back!"

Qi Yu nodded and said to Xu Chang: "Father is still guarding here huh? Are you afraid that I won't come back? "

Xu Chang put down the teacup and unhappily said: "If I knew that you would act so recklessly, I wouldn't have let you out."

Qi Yu shrugged, "I did a great deed! What happened today can make things go a lot better. You should praise me. "

Xu Chang looked outside: "Where is your friend?"