I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

"Alright, no need to help me up anymore."

On the way out of the palace, Qin Li, no longer appearing drunk, said...

Xiao Yuanlu and the others then released Qin Li and followed behind him. Some of them looked back the way they came and, not seeing Murong Qingcang chasing after them, nodded.

"Your Highness, they haven't caught up!"

"Your Highness, rest assured, there are plenty of reasons. I have a hundred ways to wear them down. Leave this to me."

"Yes, yes, indeed!"

The group said with smiles.

In officialdom, they may lack other skills, but they have plenty of ways to disgust people.

These greenhorns from the grasslands will be completely outmaneuvered by them.

The others were chatting happily, but Xiao Yuanlu frowned.

Seeing this, the others asked, puzzled, "Prime Minister Xiao, what do you mean?"

Xiao Yuanlu stepped forward and looked at Qin Li, saying, "Your Highness, although we have many solutions, we can't keep dragging this out. We can't keep avoiding them every time."

If Qin Li keeps avoiding Murong Qingcang, he won't be able to do anything productive, which is completely pointless.

Therefore, we need to come up with a foolproof plan for this matter.

In response, Qin Li said, "Tomorrow, I will lead my men down to Jiangnan!"

"Your Highness, isn't that unnecessary?"

Everyone chimed in with their opinions.

To avoid Murong Qingcang, shall we head south to Jiangnan tomorrow?

If word got out, people would think that Qin Li was afraid of Murong Qingcang.

"Absolutely necessary!"

Qin Li explained, "Murong Qingcang is a man who will not give up until he achieves his goal. If I stay in the capital, he will definitely seize the opportunity. So why don't I leave the capital now? If he brings people to chase after me, he will never catch up with me in the Great Zhou, since he is unfamiliar with the place. Besides, I was going to go to Jiangnan anyway."

Murong Qingcang was very powerful in Northern Mang, wielding absolute power, and even the Empress was no match for him.

But in the Great Zhou, on his own territory, no matter how capable he was, he couldn't act freely and would be treated like a dog by Qin Li.

"Your Highness, what if he doesn't pursue us? What if he returns directly to the royal court?" someone asked.

I'm not afraid of Murong Qingcang's great abilities, I'm just afraid he won't pursue me.

If he hadn't pursued, Qin Li's punch would have been like hitting cotton.

"Won't."

Qin Li waved his hand and said, "The Empress said that Murong Qingcang's only weakness is his son. Although Murong Lie is a good-for-nothing, Murong Qingcang loves him the most."

"Furthermore, in Northern Mang, there is a custom of the soul returning to the heavens. After death, a sky burial is performed, where the soul is devoured by a hawk and soars through the nine heavens. Otherwise, the soul cannot be reincarnated!"

"Therefore, no matter the cost, Murong Qingcang must bring back his son's body."

Even if we assume, for example, that Murong Qingcang could return so easily...

Why would he travel thousands of miles from the Northern Mang royal court to the capital of the Great Zhou?

"But Your Highness is heading south so soon, what will happen to the situation in the capital?"

Qin Li has only just been made crown prince, and his position is not yet secure. Anything could happen.

The best option is to stay in the capital for two or three months, and wait until the crown prince's position is secure before going to the south. We cannot afford to lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of a small gain.

"Aren't there a few of you in the capital?"

Qin Li smiled and said, "You are all my trusted ministers. I believe that with you all in the capital, I have absolutely no worries!"

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances, their hearts surging with emotion!

It turns out that they held such a high position in Qin Li's heart, and they felt deeply honored!

"Alright, after I leave, the capital is in your hands."

Patting them on the shoulder one by one, Qin Li said, "I'm leaving first thing tomorrow morning. You all need to keep it a secret for me. If it really can't be kept secret any longer, then we'll make it public!"

"Yes, sir!"

……

Back at the mansion.

The sky had brightened considerably; it was the moonlight that made it so bright, and it was already quite late.

I reckon it will be dawn in about an hour.

"Your Highness, you're finally back! If you hadn't come back, we really wouldn't know what to do."

As soon as Qin Li returned, someone rushed over to report.

"What's wrong? Is Madam Wei trying to kill herself?"

Qin Li could only think of this possibility.

No, not at all.

"Your Highness, there's no time to explain further. Please come with me to take a look."

"Lead the way."

Soon, led by the maid, Qin Li arrived at the backyard.

In the courtyard, Madam Wei, somehow freed from her ropes, was confronting a group of people from the mansion.

Upon seeing Qin Li arrive, Xia Liu quickly ran over, "Please forgive us, Your Highness. My sister and I were careless and Lady Wei managed to free us from our ropes."

She and Chun Tao were in charge of guarding them, but Madam Wei still had to be cunning and managed to deceive both of them.

Fortunately, they reacted quickly and prevented Madam Wei from escaping the mansion; otherwise, she would have faced certain death.

The situation is still under control.

However, fearing they might hurt Madam Wei, they dared not take any real action and could only surround her to prevent her from leaving.

"You wicked thief, you're finally back!"

"How dare you imprison my wife without my permission! I will appeal to the Emperor to seek justice."

Surrounded by the people in the mansion, Madam Wei snatched a knife from somewhere and, upon seeing Qin Li, began to curse him angrily.

After cursing, he raised the knife in his hand and slashed at Qin Li.

Qin Li neither retreated nor dodged, but a bloodthirsty glint appeared in his eyes.

Blood Eye Technique!

Lady Wei was immediately struck, her body went limp, and the knife fell to the ground.

With a wave of his hand, Qin Li ordered, "Carry it inside!"

Several maids rushed forward and together carried the unconscious Madam Wei into the room.

After simply binding Madam Wei's hands behind her back and placing her on the bed, Qin Li dismissed the maids.

"You all step back!"

Qin Li looked at Chun Tao and Xia Liu.

"yes!"

The two slowly retreated.

They closed the door when they left.

But as soon as the door closed, Chuntao couldn't help but say:

"Sister, could this villain have designs on Madam Wei?"

"I've heard that some wicked thieves enjoy having affairs with both mothers and daughters!"

Snapped!

Xia Liu reached out and tapped Chun Tao on the forehead, making her wince in pain. "Don't talk nonsense. His Highness isn't that kind of person. Let's go. Don't listen to His Highness's gossip."

Once the two footsteps had completely disappeared at the door, Qin Li withdrew his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Looking at Madam Wei on the bed, Qin Li carefully examined her.

Lady Wei is Wei Hongying's mother, and she bears a striking resemblance to Wei Hongying.

However, Lady Wei bears the marks of time, and her brows now exude a gentler charm.

As she was admiring the view, Lady Wei slowly opened her eyes.

Qin Li didn't dare to use his full strength when he used the Blood Eye Technique just now.

If he really causes any harm to Madam Wei, Wei Hongying will not forgive him when she returns.

"You villain!"

Upon seeing Qin Li standing by the bed, Madam Wei immediately spoke.

However, his hands were tied behind his back, and he couldn't move.

I struggled hard, but couldn't break free.

"You villain, let me go!"

"You wicked villain, you'll die a horrible death!"

Upon hearing these words, Qin Li picked at his ear with his little finger and moved a stool over to place beside the bed.

"You villain, I'm speaking to you, do you hear me?!"

"Hongying must be blind to have chosen you!"

"How can you do this to Hongying?!"

Madam Wei burst into a tirade, her face flushed crimson, and her full breasts trembled slightly...