When I am connected with the prince of the same life

Chapter 208
The imperial city was solemn and quiet.

In the main hall, Emperor Jin Ming sat lazily under the yellow curtain. Although he couldn't see his expression, he could still feel that he was extremely relaxed at this moment.

"Urgent report from the north, the crown prince died on his way to the north." Emperor Jinming sighed, "It's a pity, the crown prince has a very good character, and he is really jealous of talents."

He lowered his eyes slightly, looking at the courtiers below.

These courtiers heard the news in the morning, so they didn't show too much surprise at this time.

"Why did the prince die on the way?" Emperor Jin Ming lowered his voice.

The surrounding air condenses, making people feel cold physically and mentally.

"Your Highness." Li Lan bowed and whispered from the side, "General Zhao, who was traveling with the prince, has just rushed back."

"Zhao Duofu?" Emperor Jin Ming's tone was full of doubts.

"Exactly." Li Lan replied.

"The prince didn't come back, he came back?" Emperor Jin Ming snorted coldly.

Inside the hall, there was awe.

I have a good relationship with Zhao Duofu, so I can't help but sweat for him.

His Majesty clearly has no regrets about the death of the prince, and seems to be hostile towards Zhao Duofu.Song Jushu lowered his eyes, making a conclusion in his mind.

After a long silence, Emperor Jin Ming spoke again, "Xuan Zhao Duofu."

"Xuan—see you, General Zhao!" The eunuch on the side shouted loudly.

After a while, there were shouts one after another outside the hall.

A moment later, a middle-aged man in a vest and a sword on his waist stepped into the main hall with square steps.

The armor on his body was still stained with blood, but now the blood had dried and turned dark red.

"General Zhao came to see His Majesty, and the journey has been exhausting." Li Lanyi said slowly.

Zhen Chenggong carefully raised his lower eyelids, and glanced at Zhao Duofu's clothes.

To meet the emperor and come in like this?Still wearing a sword?
According to the laws of the Jin Dynasty, it is not allowed to wear any sharp weapons when entering the palace to face the saints.Even the courtiers like them need to be searched and checked before entering the palace.

General Zhao like this... Zhen Chenggong shook his head helplessly in his heart.

Sure enough, Emperor Jinming snorted coldly, "Zhao Duofu, who gave you the privilege to see you with a sword?"

In the orange-yellow curtain, the poses of the figures change.

Zhao Duofu's complexion changed, he didn't argue too much, but knelt down on the ground and kowtowed, "It's my negligence."

The hall was silent for a moment.

"That's all." Emperor Jin Ming waved his hand, "Zhao Duofu, what is the reason for the crown prince?"

"I am going to the north with the crown prince, I don't want to be ambushed by the enemy halfway, the crown prince..."

"Ambush? The prince's marching route is a secret. Why were you ambushed?" Emperor Ming of Jin questioned.

"I...don't know."

"Li Lanyi." Emperor Jinming said.

"The slave is here."

"Didn't you say...someone wants to perform?"

As soon as Li Lan understood, he turned his eyes and with just one look, a man came out of the courtiers.

That man is also a military general. He has a simple and honest appearance, a burly figure, and well-dressed clothes, which formed a sharp contrast with Zhao Duofu at the side.

"Chen Huanglian, I want to report General Zhao." Huang Lian's eyes were big, and he looked quite sincere, "His Royal Highness marched through Jiangheling where the minister was stationed, and the minister and his subordinates heard the prince shouting 'Zhao Duofu' with their own ears. Because It is because there are high mountains all around, the voice of the prince is completely empty, echoing endlessly."

"Why did the prince call your name?" Emperor Jinming asked. .

Zhao Duofu knew that this sentence was for himself.

He pursed his lips, "At that time, I was ambushed by the enemy, and the minister and the prince were forced to separate. The prince called the minister's name, probably because he wanted to find the minister..."

"I want you to help him." Emperor Jin Ming said for him, "He is in trouble, so he calls you. Poor, even if he called, he was not rescued."

It's his fault... Zhao Duofu slowly clenched his hands, and sweat broke out on his back.

It is said that autumn is a season of high air and refreshing, but he feels dry and hot all over, and his eyes are dark.

"Heh~ Why are you so serious?" Emperor Jin Ming laughed, "The death of the crown prince is suspicious, so follow the rules."

As soon as the voice fell, Li Lan called a group of guards.

The guards stepped neatly and walked to both sides of Zhao Duofu.

"The Golden Eagle Guard will investigate this matter strictly. General Zhao, I need your cooperation." Li Lan bowed and said with a smile.

"Naturally." Zhao Duofu nodded.

The guards took people away twice, and the empty main hall inevitably had a few gasping sounds.

"What do you think about this matter?" Emperor Jinming stood up, and the black shadow was reflected on the curtain, reflecting his tall and straight figure.

"Your Majesty, General Zhao is a loyal man. I think there must be something hidden in it, maybe it's..." The official who has a good relationship with Zhao Duofu couldn't help but speak up for him.

"Whether there is a secret or not, we will only find out when we find out." Song Jushu interrupted him, "Your Majesty is wise and mighty, and will definitely find out the truth."

The official froze and laughed awkwardly.But I couldn't stop wondering in my heart, Zhao Duofu and the chief assistant are both princelings, why now it sounds like they are standing on the opposite side of the prince?
However, it is also... the crown prince is dead, and it is normal for Song Shoufu to rejoin the team.

After Song Shoufu spoke, the lower officials dared not say anything more.

Seeing that no one was talking, Emperor Jin Ming said lazily——

"Retreat."

……

The news of the prince's death in Jiangheling has spread all over the capital, but because the body was not found, Empress Lu has always refused to announce the news to the world.Therefore, although the common people know it, they can only tacitly pretend that they don't know it.

After the situation stabilized, Cheng Muqing drove to the palace.

The imperial city was still as solemn as before, but now it was a little more dead silent.

When Cheng Muqing came to the East Palace, he could see many palace maidens in the East Palace feeling sad.She had heard from Tao Yushan earlier that Lin Yan was handsome and was admired by many court ladies, and some even wanted to climb up?bed.

Going further inside, she saw Siju.Siju took her into Tao Yushan's bedroom and told her that Ye Liangdi had a difficult labor and the princess was busy with her.

As time passed bit by bit, Cheng Muqing's fingers moved slightly, rubbing the cup in his hand.

After all, they grew up together.Knowing that Lin Yan was ambushed and not even a body was left behind, she felt a little... sad.

The sandalwood is burned out, and the lingering fragrance floats upwards.

The door was pushed open at some point.

Tao Yushan came slowly in a purple robe with a simple bun.There was fatigue in her eyes, which also added a bit of fragmented beauty to her.

"What are you thinking about?" Tao Yushan asked.

Cheng Muqing, who was in a daze, came back to her senses, she raised her eyes, "I'm thinking about the impermanence of the world."

"Life and death are fates," Tao Yushan said, "Do you think the crown prince's death is real or fake?"

Cheng Muqing didn't speak.

"The queen mother firmly believes that as long as the body is not seen, the prince is definitely not dead." Tao Yushan smiled helplessly.

"I have already sent someone to send a letter to my brother. My brother is near Jiangheling, and I will send someone to help search." Cheng Muqing said.

Her elder brother Cheng Mutao guards the northern border, and Lin Yan's destination this time is also the northern border.

(End of this chapter)