Li Chengfeng, who hurried back to Shenjing, never imagined that in just a few days after he left Shenjing, things would change here!
Before leaving, the prince was still one of the most important figures in the core of Daqi's power, inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people. But when he came back, he had become a prisoner and was trapped in the Changqiu Palace!
The issue of deposing the prince is becoming more and more popular!
Coincidentally, the fourth prince was also imprisoned, and the charges were almost the same as those of the prince!
The fourth prince who was arrogant, powerful, and domineering in the divine capital also became a prisoner in an instant!
On the contrary, Zhao Feiyue, who is usually like a wandering cloud and wild crane, was pushed to the shelf, and she suddenly transformed into the princess of the country who holds the jade seal of the country!
This is the first time ever!
As soon as Li Chengfeng returned to Xiefangyuan, he heard these thrilling things from Liu Sumei. Even Zhao Xiaobao and Han Tianxing were stunned.
Han Tianxing blurted out: "Brother, are you going to be implicated?"
Everyone knows that Li Chengfeng is from the prince's family. If the prince is unlucky, he will definitely be implicated!
Sitting together is a major feature of political purges!
Zhao Xiaobao rolled his eyes at him and said, "You have forgotten that the princess in power now belongs to our young master..."
At this point, he suddenly noticed that Li Chengfeng was squinting at him with an unkind look. He quickly stopped talking, coughed dryly, and looked at the sky.
Li Chengfeng said to Liu Sumei and Xiao Lingdang, "Where is the princess living now?"
Liu Sumei said: "Now that the princess has moved into Wenhua Palace, she specifically told me that if you come back, I will ask you to see her immediately."
Although Li Chengfeng was anxious about the arrest of Su Yuehan and others, he had to suppress his eagerness to save others and rush to the palace first because the prince was imprisoned and the capital was changing.
Everyone was riding horses along the way. Zhao Xiaobao came close to Li Chengfeng and whispered: "Master, what should I do with Sister Yuehan? Are you not going to save people?"
Li Chengfeng frowned and was anxious. He whispered: "Save! Of course we have to save! But... If Su Yuehan was captured by the Fourth Prince's people, and now the Fourth Prince is also imprisoned, it means that Su Yuehan is relatively safe at this time. Safe. Moreover, I always feel that these two things... are likely to be the same thing... "
Han Tianxing listened carefully and couldn't help but ask: "How can it be the same thing?"
Li Chengfeng said: "If you think about it carefully, the Tai'an massacre was immediately followed by the assassination of the emperor. Think about it again, how many shocking things have happened in Daqi these days? First the assassination of the prince, then the Taiyang massacre, and then the Taiyang massacre. Then the great star official in the sacred capital was assassinated, and then the emperor was poisoned and narrowly escaped death... "
Han Tianxing shuddered and said: "Brother, do you mean there is a mastermind behind all this?"
Li Chengfeng said: "That's right! This series of things is definitely not accidental! The emperor's imprisonment of the two princes shows that he is also aware of the existence of the mastermind behind the scenes, but he cannot judge who the mastermind behind the scenes is. Now he cannot trust The prince also cannot trust the fourth prince, and only trusts Princess Zhao Feiyue of Yunhe, who is not qualified to inherit the throne and is aloof from the world at the same time."
Several people were talking in low voices, and suddenly they heard a loud shout in front of them: "Who is coming? Stop and dismount!"
Li Chengfeng then raised his head and found that they had arrived at the west entrance of Shenwu Palace. Although this was not the main entrance for officials to enter the court, it was also heavily guarded.
The leader of the divine guards immediately shouted to stop, and the surrounding divine guards pointed their crossbows at them one after another, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
At this time, Shenjing was like a barrel, and everyone was extremely nervous. As long as another spark jumped into it, it would explode immediately.
Practitioners like Li Chengfeng may not necessarily be blown up to the sky, but those on duty will definitely be blown to pieces.
The leader, Liu Sumei, quickly raised the princess jade pendant given to her by Zhao Feiyue and said, "We follow the orders of Yunhe and Princess to enter the palace to see her."
The leader took the jade pendant and looked at it carefully, and then let it go after confirming that it was correct.
Li Chengfeng and others passed through the long city gate corridor and watched the divine guards armed to the teeth lined up in rows on the left and right. After entering the palace, there was a post every three steps and a post every five steps. The entire Shenwu Palace turned into a large military camp. !
After passing through a large square, a middle-aged eunuch hurried towards them. When he was about ten meters away, he shouted loudly: "Are you facing Lord Li ahead?"
Li Chengfeng immediately saluted and said, "Exactly! Do you know the name of this father-in-law?"
This middle-aged eunuch was slightly fat and fair-skinned. He looked like he had been standing here for a long time. He was shivering from the cold and his eyebrows were covered with frost. He stamped his feet and said, "Oh, my Lord Li. ! What time is it? Stop being polite and come with us!"
When Li Chengfeng saw him turning around, he quickly led the way. He, Liu Sumei, Xiao Lingdang, Zhao Xiaobao, Han Tianxing and others quickly walked forward and came to a palace. This palace was remote and unique, with three floors of pavilions. There is a plaque hanging on the lintel of the palace: Xianyun Palace.
Li Chengfeng no longer cared about admiring the beautiful scenery around him. After being introduced by the eunuch, he walked into the palace.
As soon as he entered, he saw Zhao Feiyue sitting in front of the lobby, holding his forehead with one hand and resting his elbow on the desk, closing his eyes and concentrating among the piles of memorials and papers.
Although Li Chengfeng was anxious, he couldn't help but laugh a little when he saw Zhao Feiyue like this.
Zhao Feiyue immediately sensed his smile. She opened her eyes and saw Li Chengfeng. She was immediately overjoyed and said, "Gong... Master Li, are you finally back?"
Lord Li nodded slightly and said with a smile: "How does it feel to have such power?"
Zhao Feiyue rolled her eyes at him angrily and said, "Even you are making fun of me."
After saying that, she turned her face and said coldly to the middle-aged eunuch beside her: "Thank you for your hard work. You can go down now."
The middle-aged eunuch said with a smile on his face: "Being able to serve Her Highness the Princess is a blessing earned by this servant for three lifetimes." After saying that, he bowed slightly and left, and quickly glanced at Li Li before going out. Chengfeng glanced at it and thought to himself: The two were flirting, and His Highness actually showed the air of a little daughter. This is something he has never seen before! It is said that the princess and Lord Li are secretly in love and have a lifelong love affair... Now it seems that it may be true!
After the middle-aged eunuch retreated, Zhao Feiyue said coldly to the surrounding palace maids and guards: "You should also retreat."
One of the leading ladies said with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty once ordered that you should take good care of the safety of the princess, and don't..."
Zhao Feiyue glanced at her sideways, her eyes as bright as lightning: "Who in the world can hurt me in person?"
The nanny was immediately horrified by the cold and murderous gaze and lowered her head. She felt as if she had been punched in the heart, her chest felt tight and painful, and she could hardly breathe. Only then did she suddenly think of this weak-looking woman in front of her. , is not only the noble princess of Daqi, but also a top practitioner who is well-known in the spiritual world!
After all the servants went out, Zhao Feiyue's face immediately became serious, and she said: "Li Chengfeng... you have to help me!"
Li Chengfeng said without hesitation: "I have received a lot of favors from the princess, but if I am called upon, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
When Zhao Feiyue heard this, she was not happy at all. She stared at Li Chengfeng with eyes full of resentment, but Liu Sumei was by the side and she could not express it.
Zhao Feiyue could only suppress the emotions in her heart and said: "Now the third brother has been imprisoned and is about to be abolished! You must help him and save him!"
Li Chengfeng nodded and said: "That's for sure! I believe that the prince is not a madman who kills the king and his father. He will definitely not do such a thing!"
Zhao Feiyue said: "If the prince is deposed now... the consequences will be disastrous. I'm afraid Daqi will be finished! I'm afraid the world will also fall into chaos... "
Zhao Feiyue looked at Li Chengfeng with burning eyes, full of fear and worry. Only Li Chengfeng could understand her look.
Once the world turns into chaos and the Nine Heavens and the others are unable to return... then they will really have no place to stay!
Li Chengfeng asked: "How can I rescue the prince?"
Zhao Feiyue said: "My father ordered me to investigate the case of poisoning and treason, but I don't trust the Third Division, Jing Zhaoyin, and the people from the Six Gates. I only trust you! So, I hope you can help me find out, Who is going to die for poisoning and treason!"
Li Chengfeng smiled bitterly to himself when he heard this. He originally didn't want to get involved in this political whirlpool, but now, he is getting deeper and deeper into it!
There is less than half a month until the fighting ceremony. Everyone else is busy practicing and preparing for the final sprint. It is better for me to be stuck in the quagmire of the struggle for the political power and unable to extricate myself!
Zhao Feiyue seemed to know his difficulty, so she took out a jade pendant and said: "This is a jade pendant of power. No one can stop you in this palace with this pendant! You can investigate the case how you want!" And once the case comes to light, I can make the decision in the palace to select a top-grade magic weapon from the royal collection and give it to you. You have accomplished this great feat, and no one can tell you why!"