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Zhao Jing didn't dare to believe his eyes. "How is this possible?" I have seen this seal before, it is the seal of the late emperor, it is the seal of my royal father … Why is it in your hands? " Logically speaking, the late Emperor's belongings should have been buried together with the late Emperor, buried in the Royal Tomb. It was absolutely impossible for them to be left behind in the outside world. Could it be that his grave was stolen?

A small square stamp, engraved with lifelike dragon markings, with a fine emerald embedded on top. Those who had served the late emperor before should have recognized it as the object that the late emperor loved to play with before his death. This emerald was especially rare, no matter if it was in terms of color or water quality. It was difficult to find another one in this world, so Zhao Jing felt that this emerald was real!

"It seems like the emperor still remembers!" "When the Emperor ascended to the throne, he looked at the late emperor's funeral list, and there was indeed a square stamp on it. It also had the appearance of a seal, so it isn't strange for the Emperor to recognize it. In reality, when the late emperor passed away, this thing had disappeared without a trace, and was nowhere to be found in the palace! This subject was worried that it would cause trouble, so I ordered someone to write it down on the list, making a fake one to follow the late emperor. "

Zhao Jing walked up to the table and smoothed his sleeves as he opened up the imprint.

Red imprints and red imprints were exceptionally clear on the white paper. There were four words inscribed on it: Playing with the ink is sweet! Thus, this palace's first Agarwood Tower, the Suixiang Tower's signboard, was written by the late emperor.

"Playing with the ink, it's time for the incense!" Zhao Jing's expression darkened. "Since it's already gone missing, then where did you get this item called 'Father Zhong'?"

Dongfang Wenming looked meaningfully at Zhao Jing. "Inside the stomach of an assassin!"

Zhao Jing's eyebrows shot up. "What?" Swallowing it? " In the next moment, she quickly loosened her grip. There was a trace of disgust on her face. "You took it back from your stomach?" After saying that, she subconsciously swallowed her saliva.

Seeing this, Dongfang Wenming smiled. "Don't worry Your Majesty, this thing has already been cleaned. How could something like the late emperor be tainted by those petty filth? Besides, the Death Soldiers have poison on their bodies. This subject is afraid that this poison will stain the seal and harm the emperor! "

Zhao Jing let out a sigh of relief. "That's good." With a frown, she brought her hand to her nose and took a light sniff. There was a faint fragrance of pine resin, but it was not repulsive at all. She was relieved, but she was also unwilling to retrieve the seal again. "Father Zhong, can you find out why this seal would appear in the hands of these Death Soldiers?

"This humble subject has investigated and discovered that among them, there is one Death Soldier whose identity is very special. He is actually the descendant of a criminal that was exiled when the previous Emperor was exiled. From this, I have reason to wonder whether the descendants of sinners who have disappeared along the way or disappeared in exile have all been taken in. "These people share a common trait. Without exception, they all have a deep grudge against the imperial government." Dongfang Wenyi's eyes darkened, "So, even if these people were captured alive, they wouldn't speak up and reveal any secrets!"

When Zhao Jing heard this, he felt a chill run down his spine. "Father Zhong, you're saying that the person behind all of this has been planning for a long time?" "This person has been training deathsworn since the late emperor's era. His goal was to fight against the imperial government and commit heinous crimes."

This was the meaning of Dongfang Wenming's words. However, after Zhao Jing figured it out, he didn't say anything else. This matter wasn't as simple as it seemed on the surface. The opponent had planned this for a long time, but he didn't deliberately hide his identity. Instead, he used the assassin's hand to return the Emperor's seal. What did this mean?

This meant that the other party was not afraid of the imperial government at all, and had the intention of provoking him!

Zhao Jing gnashed his teeth. "Since these people have already entered the capital, I will definitely not let them off!" To assassinate the emperor, you deserve to be punished! "

Dongfang Wenming looked at her and spoke with a solemn voice, "Come here."

With a tremble of his heart, Zhao Jing snapped out of his daze and walked towards him with his brows half-lowered. She pursed her lips tightly, and when she walked up to him, she regained her initial cowardice, as if she were a child who had done something wrong and was still childish.

He didn't say anything. He reached out his hand to hold her cold hand. Her figure was reflected in his eyes. She stared straight at him, not knowing what he was thinking. She was used to not seeing through him and could not understand him at all.

In a flash, Dongfang Wenming changed the topic. "The Autumn Competition is about to begin, does the emperor have any plans?"

Zhao Jing thought to himself, 'Is he trying to trick me?'

By now, Qi Yunshan had left the capital, and the only person in the imperial court who had yet to become the leader was none other than himself. So no matter what the East was up to, before Cobb called for a holiday, the Court would follow only the East as its leader.

However, Zhao Jing didn't believe that Qi Yunshan was willing to let go of everything! How could an old man who had so much power and power and didn't even care about his son stay in the Royal Tomb? If he said that he had changed his mind, Zhao Jing wouldn't believe it even if he died!

Zhao Jing looked confused. "This is the first time I've ever done something like this in the Autumn Competition. I really don't know what to do!" This was indeed the truth. Although Zhao Jing had been looking forward to the Autumn Competition, this was the first time in her life that she had become an emperor. This was the first time she faced those students from the Autumn Competition.

"Did Shi Zhonggu teach you what to do?" Dongfang Wenming held her hand and slowly held her wrist. His fingers gently rested on her wrist.

Zhao Jing suddenly understood a principle. Never play tricks with someone like Dongfang Wenming, because he could also think of anything that could be imagined. In fact, he could even think it through more thoroughly. As long as there was something wrong with her heart, he would know if she was lying. The East did not understand. How could a person that even he could not easily believe believe others?

"I don't have time to ask." Zhao Jing calmly said.

The corners of Dongfang Wenming's lips curled up slightly. "Since Your Majesty doesn't know anything, why don't we hand over all of our authority to Lord Shi?" Shi Zhonggu was a person who was well-versed in learning. Since he was the one in charge of this, the officials would definitely be convinced! The Emperor can watch from the side, and experience life and death alike. "

Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "Father Zhong is right!"

Their gazes met. His fingertips were still pinching her wrist, and a smile yet not a smile appeared on his face. "Your majesty, go find Shi Zhonggu and have a good talk with him. Back then, not even the late emperor was able to persuade him. Then, Dongfang Wenming released his hand, "This humble subject still wants to pursue the assassin, I will take my leave!"

Zhao Jing stood on the spot, cold sweat dripping down his back. Seeing Dongfang Wenming walk out of the gate, her hands trembled slightly. If Dongfang didn't know that she was planning the Autumn Trial, who knew what would happen?

Dongfang Wenming had thrown out Shi Zhonggu's move. Was it to test her or was there some other motive? In the imperial court, most of the civil officials were summoned by Qi Yunshan and Ke Bo. If they wanted to replace Qi Yunshan's power, they could exchange new blood for old.

Letting out a long breath, Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes and hummed in a low voice, "We'll see what happens in the East!"

Dongfang Wenming had just reached the palace road and fiercely sneezed. He immediately stopped and looked somewhat confused. When he came back to his senses, he looked at Zhou Zhiqian with a slight frown on his forehead.

Zhou Zhizi was stunned, "I'm afraid I caught a cold? Do you want a doctor to take a look?! "

Dongfang Wenming's brows tightened even more when he heard this. "There are so many students in the capital. We need to be well-prepared outside the palace. If there's any mishap or we get people to sneak in, we know the consequences."

"Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi nodded.

"Do you know if there's anyone by the emperor's side who wishes to serve you?" Dongfang has slowed down.

Zhou Zhizhi shook his head, "No!"

"According to the habits of the past years, the capital will host a poetry contest before the Autumn Examination. With such a lively event, the emperor will definitely leave the palace and will definitely not stand idly by the side. This king must report everything that anyone the emperor sees or says to him. This king needs to know all the details! "

"Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizhi bowed.

It wasn't that Zhao Jing didn't know that Dongfang Wenming had sent people to watch over her, but she didn't expect it to be such a big battle formation. He had told her to pick some people to lead, but now she was sending someone over!

"Your majesty?" Zhao Yuannan quickly entered the room and carefully closed the door, "It has been two days, the Regent's Manor is still guarding outside the Qianyuan Palace. As long as the emperor goes out, they will follow him and say they are ordered to protect the emperor."

Zhao Jing was standing by the window with his hands behind his back, as if he didn't care about those things. "What else?"

"The Regent ordered that these people are carefully selected. If the Emperor wants to leave the palace, he only needs these people to follow him!" Zhao Yuannan's voice dropped to a whisper. "Your majesty, we..." Do you still want to leave the palace? "

"Come out!" "Why not?" Zhao Jing smiled evilly. "Do you think Dongfang Xi is stupid enough to let people follow me so blatantly? You can't really think that's the way it is, right?" Elder brother Nan, think it over in your head! "

Zhao Yuannan stared blankly for a long time. "His Majesty means …" Ming Xiu plank the way, secretly working for Chen Cang?! "

Wei Shuge pushed the door open and rushed in. "Your majesty, the investigation is complete!" In his hand he held the piece of cloth that had been cut off from Wen Rusheng's body. "The weaver weave says that this cloth looks very plain, but it's fine satin. It's usually used by high ranking officials and nobles. Even if he is not a noble or noble person, he should be a country bumpkin with wealth. Normal people cannot afford to use him! "

"Furthermore, the Plum Blossom embroidery on it is even more extraordinary. The people from the Weaving Workshop have seen the embroidery on it before, and they all agree that it is a top-grade Shu embroidery. Generally speaking, because of the small amount of the brocade, only tribute was allowed to be used for personal purposes, unless it was bestowed by the Emperor. "Because of the exquisite craftsmanship and the high price of the embroidery, very few people are able to afford it. So …" Wei Shuge placed the piece of cloth embroidered with a bayberry on the table. "Wen Rusheng is either rich or noble!"

The other meaning was that Wen Rusheng's identity was not simple!

"In the past two to three years, His Majesty didn't bestow much Shu embroidery. This servant remembers that only Regent's Mansion, Supreme Fu Mansion, Prime Minister's Mansion, and a few others had been rewarded. Plum Blossom... Plum blossoms are rather rare. The ones that you see the most are peonies, peonies, peonies, and lotus flowers. There aren't even any empress in the imperial harem, only concubines! "

"You should remember it well!" Zhao Jing gazed at the exquisite plum blossoms on the satin, his eyes somewhat gloomy.

"Why would the Emperor want to investigate this Wen Rusheng?" Zhao Yuannan did not understand, "Although the favor of saving a person's life is as big as the sky, it should not be enough to get to the bottom of this, right?"

"Don't you understand?" Wei Shuge's face turned slightly cold. She was just about to open her mouth when she suddenly rushed straight to the door.