The Proof of the Heavens Begins with The Legend of the Condor Heroes

Chapter 144: Dragon Hiding in the Abyss
"Snapped!"

In the imperial study, Emperor Qing pushed a pile of memorials at Chen Pingping's feet and said, "Take a look, these are all memorials from the Censorate impeaching you, saying that you are a figurehead and incompetent. Why, you won't argue a little?"

"I am very confused and don't know where I have done wrong. Your Majesty, please explain it to me." Chen Pingping bowed his head and said.

"The Niulan Street case is fine, but now the assassins have sneaked into the palace, and Commander Yan died a heroic death for his country. If this isn't incompetence, what is?" Emperor Qing glanced at Chen Pingping and said.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for being so bold as to speak frankly. Although the Censorate's tentacles extend across the entire country, there are just a few people whom I cannot control, and I dare not control," said Chen Pingping.

Emperor Qing knew who those people Chen Pingping was talking about. He just snorted and said, "Are you sure it was Si Gu Jian's doing?"

"The injuries on Commander Yan were undoubtedly caused by Si Gu Jian." Chen Pingping continued, "With Commander Yan's martial arts, Si Gu Jian's disciples can't kill him."

Chen Pingping's implication was that the person who took action must be Si Gu Jian himself.

"Si Gu Jian? Ridiculous!" Emperor Qing's expression changed and he said, "Don't think I don't know. Old Five is back too."

"Since the child is here, it is normal for the five adults to come to Kyoto." Chen Pingping responded.

"Do I have to say it clearly? The fifth brother also knows how to use Si Gu Jian." Emperor Qing walked up to Chen Pingping and said.

"It can't be Master Wu." Chen Pingping shook his head and said, "In the end, Commander Yan was killed in one fell swoop by the fragments of the long sword condensed by the true qi. Although Master Wu is powerful, he doesn't know true qi."

"People will change." Emperor Qing said meaningfully.

"Not everyone will change, for example, the Fifth Lord, and for example, me, your humble servant," said Chen Pingping.

"Alright!" Emperor Qing said with a slightly tired look, "We still have to investigate this case. After all, I still have to give Yun Rui an explanation."

Yan Xiaoyi was recommended by the eldest princess, and it is really hard to understand why he died like that.

"Your Majesty, do you think the person who secretly attacked is targeting Her Royal Highness the Princess?" Chen Pingping asked in a low voice.

"Speak clearly." Emperor Qing said.

"The assassination on Niulan Street was carried out by using the Second Prince to force the Princess away. The death of Yan Xiaoyi was to eliminate the power left by the Princess in the palace." Chen Pingping said slowly.

A fierce look flashed across Emperor Qing's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Who do you think this person is?"

"I don't know." Chen Pingping quickly glanced at Emperor Qing and saw that the emperor looked displeased.

He then went on to say, "But I will continue to investigate. After all, there are not many people who are able to explore the privacy of the royal family and ask the Grand Master to take action."

"Si Gu Jian's whereabouts are unknown, I will also invite Uncle Ye back to take charge of Dingdu."

Emperor Qing looked at Chen Pingping and said, "Chen Pingping, during this period, I want to make sure that Kyoto is as safe as an iron wall. Do not allow any more trouble to occur!"

"I will do my best to ensure the safety of Qing Kingdom!" Chen Pingping said respectfully.

From their conversation, it can be seen that they suspected the Queen, the Crown Prince, and even the Princess herself, but they never suspected the Second Prince.

The reason is very simple, because the second prince has no power of his own!

In the original timeline, the Ye family was arranged by Emperor Qing, and the civil and military officials in the court were won over by the Princess with huge sums of money. That's why Fan Xian said that His Royal Highness the Second Prince had no chance from beginning to end.

But Fang Hao is different!
In this life, although he is also a lonely man, except for the Black and White Impermanence and the Prince of Jing, no one is truly helping him.

However, Fang Hao is a grandmaster!

He himself has the power to overturn the entire chessboard, and this is Fang Hao's biggest trump card.

Neither Emperor Qing nor Chen Pingping could have guessed that Fang Hao himself was a grandmaster.

This kind of cognitive blind spot is the darkest spot under the lamp!

……

In the palace, where Concubine Shu was, Concubine Shu and Fang Hao sat opposite each other on an elegant table, reading books. The years were peaceful, and the time fell on Concubine Shu's face, reflecting an infinite tenderness.

Concubine Shu is in good health, has no worries about food and clothing, and her son is filial. Frankly speaking, there is probably no mother in the world who is less worrying than her.

As a wise woman who sees everything clearly in this palace, she certainly knows that there will be no good ending if she fights for that position.

She knew her husband too well. Emperor Qing's desire for control was terrifying.

If his son follows the path set by Emperor Qing, he will either become a puppet or a knife in someone else's hand. If he doesn't handle it well, he will not have a good ending.

And her son apparently saw it as clearly as she did.

He does not fight or compete, but he also shows his intelligence and ability at the right time.

In this way, it would be enough to become a peaceful prince in the future.

Concubine Shu probably never imagined that her son, who seemed gentle and casual, would...

He was planning how to overthrow his cheap father, Emperor Qing.

"The princess has already left the capital, Yan Xiaoyi is dead, Si Gu Jian is coming, and Ye Liuyun will probably come too. This situation is really chaotic."

Fang Hao held the book in his hands, but his mind was no longer on the book.

"The most important and crucial step in the plan to assassinate Qin is to completely pull Chen Pingping to my side."

"I need to use that old guy as a token of my loyalty. Now that the Overwatch Council is searching the entire city, let's wait and see for a while."

Major cases occurred one after another in Kyoto. Although the matter involved the Grand Master, the Supervisory Council was also responsible.

Therefore, during this period of time, many people from the First, Fourth, and even Sixth Departments of the Supervisory Council have appeared in various places in Kyoto.

With the full cooperation of the Kyoto Guard Division and the six ministries and thirteen government offices, the atmosphere in all parts of Kyoto was cleaned up and lawless elements were eradicated.

Even the children of the powerful were ordered by their elders to be honest and do their duty, and not to always think about causing trouble and having affairs with other women.

If I were really taken away by the people from the Supervisory Commission at this time, it would not be easy to get out again.

"Chengze." At this moment, Concubine Shu put down the book in her hand, looked over and said, "What do you think about Ling'er?"

"Why do you say that, mother? I treat Ling'er the same way I treat Wan'er, as my own sister." Fang Hao said.

He really didn't want to start a new relationship. The feeling of watching his lover grow old in his arms was not very pleasant.

Not to mention, he is still planning his "assassination plan" and has no time for romance.

"You can hide it from others, but you can't deceive me. The way you look at Ling'er is different from the way you look at Wan'er." said Concubine Shu.

"But mother, don't forget that Ye Ling'er's father is Ye Chong. You must be aware of the importance of the Ye family in the court, right?" Fang Hao asked.

"That's why your father will definitely not object to this marriage." Concubine Shu said incisively.

How can you be the prince's whetstone without reliable helpers around you?

"Aren't you afraid that the child will be completely trapped?" Fang Hao said with a smile.

"You won't." Concubine Shu said, "You have no interest in that position. You can't fool me."

Sometimes, even Concubine Shu was curious about her son's precocity.

He actually showed his indifference to the throne very early on, and even... contempt for it.

Fang Hao had an indescribable sense of confidence, as if everything was under his control.

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