The most romantic little emperor

"really?"

After saying this, Qin Hao suddenly felt that he had spoken out of turn.

So, he smiled awkwardly and said sternly: "Lord Fan, I have no other intentions. Since you insist so much, in order to save your face, I will agree to it on behalf of the Crown Princess!"

Fan Wenhai quickly kowtowed to express his gratitude.

Such scenes are rare. After all, it is not something that most people can do to give their daughter to someone and thank him/her willingly.

However, when he thought about becoming a royal relative, Fan Wenhai couldn't help but get excited, as if all his efforts were worth it.

Not long after, Old Feng came back in a hurry, holding the list of concubines who had entered the palace in the past three years, handed to him by Gao Lishi.

Qin Hao immediately ordered A Yue to send someone to invite Concubine Su and Concubine Dong over.

When they arrived, everyone immediately stood up and bowed respectfully to the two imperial concubines.

Time was running out, and Qin Hao didn't want to delay any further, so he said directly to Fan Wenhai: "Lord Fan, please tell the two imperial concubines the current progress of the case truthfully."

Fan Wenhai nodded and began to describe the latest developments of the case in detail.

When the two imperial concubines learned from Fan Wenhai that remnants of the previous dynasty had infiltrated the palace, they suddenly turned pale, with a hint of fear and uneasiness flashing in their beautiful eyes.

Concubine Dong said firmly in a trembling voice: "Your Highness, all the eunuchs and maids in the palace must be thoroughly checked again, and no remnants of the previous dynasty will be let off."

Concubine Su also nodded to show her agreement.

Obviously, the two took this matter very seriously and expressed their support.

Qin Hao stared at the two imperial concubines and felt a little pressure in his heart.

He knew that this incident was of great importance and that the truth must be found out as soon as possible to ensure the safety of his father and the concubines in the palace.

He no longer hesitated and decisively told the two imperial concubines what everyone had guessed, "Aunt, we suspect that a remnant of the previous dynasty has infiltrated our father's concubines, and this person is the mastermind behind this assassination."

"In order to uncover the truth and ensure the safety of the palace, we must conduct a thorough investigation and search of the concubines and their bedrooms. Please support me, my two concubines, and work together to find out the mastermind behind this and bring peace to the harem."

Concubine Su looked nervous and asked in a trembling voice, "Are our bedrooms going to be searched too?"

Concubine Dong also looked at Qin Hao with a puzzled expression. It was obvious that she didn't want her bedroom to be searched by others. After all, this was related to her privacy.

"Don't worry, my two aunts. You are all the people that my father trusts the most, and I naturally have complete faith in you."

Qin Hao handed a list in his hand to Concubine Dong and Concubine Su, and said in a deep voice: "This is the list of concubines who entered the palace in the past three years. Let's start with those on the list. The thief may be hiding among them. As long as we investigate carefully, we will definitely find something."

"This matter is of great importance. It concerns the safety of my father and many of the concubines. We have to do it. I hope the two concubines can support our next move and find out the mastermind behind this."

The two of them quickly scanned the list and nodded in agreement and support.

Qin Hao stood up, bowed slightly, and said sincerely: "Thank you for your support, both aunts. I would like to thank you here. Qin Hao will remember this friendship in his heart."

He paused and continued, "If the other aunts have any dissatisfaction, please convey it to them and persuade them. I respect each of you aunts and naturally don't want any of you to be prejudiced against me."

Concubine Dong stood up gracefully and said softly, "Your Highness is also doing this for my aunt's good. We will naturally understand your good intentions."

Concubine Su also responded softly: "I hope Your Highness can quickly find out the truth, and then those groundless rumors will be refuted by themselves."

Qin Hao nodded and said firmly: "Please rest assured, my two concubines, I will definitely find out the mastermind behind this and restore peace to the harem."

"Well, Auntie believes you."

Concubine Dong smiled and said gently, "It's getting late. We should go back and rest."

Qin Hao smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll take you there.

Concubine Su waved her hand gently and said softly: "Your Highness is busy with affairs, we will go back on our own, no need to trouble Your Highness."

Qin Hao nodded slightly and watched the two people leave. He only withdrew his gaze when their beautiful figures disappeared from his sight.

He turned to look at everyone and decisively issued an order, "Fan Wenhai, Feng Huaiyu, listen to my order. Quickly send people to surround the bedrooms of the concubines on the list and strictly guard and interrogate them. No one is allowed to enter or leave. Anyone who dares to stop us will be arrested, no matter who it is."

Fan Wenhai and Feng Huaiyu bowed and accepted the order and left.

Qin Hao stood up and told Xie An and Feng Lao, "Wait a minute, I'm going to meet Lu Yi, you guys go get ready first. Remember, this needs to be done quietly, don't alarm anyone."

The two nodded, respectfully accepted the order, and then left quietly.

……

It was late at night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, the palace was strictly guarded and the surroundings were silent.

Qin Hao changed into a low-key black brocade robe, looking like an elegant young man.

Under the secret protection of several nimble shadow guards, he and A Yue quietly went to the sky prison in the capital.

In the deepest and darkest corner of the prison, Lu Yi was wearing prison clothes, lying on a simple wooden couch, motionless, without crying out in pain. If his eyes hadn't moved from time to time, one would have thought he was dead!

Not long ago, his buttocks were covered in blood from being beaten with a hundred military sticks. Now even sitting up became a luxury, but his clothes were unusually clean and he did not look too embarrassed.

"Your Highness!"

When Lu Yi saw Qin Hao coming, a burning light flashed in his eyes. He struggled to climb down from the bed, and ignoring the severe pain in his hips, he knelt down in front of the prince with a plop, his voice filled with endless loyalty and respect.

He burst into tears and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for not killing me!"

A Yue walked forward and brought an exquisite chair for Qin Hao.

Qin Hao sat down slowly, staring at the pale Lu Yi with a sharp gaze, and asked coldly: "Thank you for not killing me? Are you so sure that I am not here to kill you?"

Lu Yi was startled, then a look of panic appeared on his face. He kowtowed again and said, "Your Highness, this is a sacred place. Who else but you dare to send an imperial doctor to treat my injuries? Since you sent someone to treat my injuries, it proves that you don't want me to die for the time being."

He smiled bitterly again and continued, "But, I have caused such a great disaster. I know that my sins are so severe that death is not a pity. I am afraid that no one is willing to help me beg for mercy!"

Qin Hao glanced at him, and a sneer appeared on his lips, "You still have some brains!"

"I gave you a lesson of 100 strokes of the cane. Although I turned a blind eye and showed mercy, I also heard that you were beaten to pieces. Lu Yi, do you hate me in your heart?"