The most romantic little emperor

Dong Sicheng paused, his tone adding a bit of deepness and helplessness, and continued: "As for what Your Majesty said about my Dong family training assassins, this old minister dare not deny it outright."

"In recent years, the political situation has been turbulent and precarious. Which powerful family does not secretly keep a few confidants to protect the master? If not, I don't know how many times I would have died."

"If Your Majesty wants to use this as an excuse to put heavy pressure on the Dong family, I will not accept it, and I am sure that my colleagues and noble families in the court will also find it difficult to agree."

"However, if Your Majesty has the overall situation in mind and wants my Dong family to continue to be your solid backing, I am willing to turn this hidden power into a sharp sword in Your Majesty's hands, or disband these people. I only hope that Your Majesty can give my Dong family a clear way out. What do you think?"

It has to be said that Dong Sicheng is worldly-wise and good at seeing into people's hearts. His words are gentle but powerful, and have inadvertently touched the subtle softness in Qin Hao's heart.

However, it is difficult to convince people that a senior official in the court should be convicted based on these minor details without any solid evidence.

"How do you explain the assassination of the Crown Princess?" Qin Hao went straight to the point and asked in a deep voice.

Dong Sicheng's face changed slightly when he heard this. He knew that the truth had been exposed and it would be useless for him to continue denying it.

So, he told her frankly: "Your Majesty is wise, and I know I can't hide it from your eyes. I later learned that it was me, an old servant of the Dong family, who was loyal to my master and mistakenly thought that Mei'er was bullied in the palace. In a hurry, I acted on my own."

"Although I did not give direct instructions, it was indeed done by someone from my Dong family. I am guilty of not governing my subordinates strictly, and I am willing to accept your majesty's punishment."

These words fully demonstrated Dong Sicheng's tact and wit. He not only saved the family's reputation, but also found a scapegoat and completely shifted the blame.

Dong Sisi and Qin Feng looked at each other. They didn't expect that the Dong family had done so many evil things over the years. They didn't know what to say for a moment.

Qin Hao sighed and said calmly: "Lord Dong, as long as you hand over those murderers and agree to the marriage between Dong Meier and Qin Feng, I will pretend that nothing happened and forgive your Dong family for what happened."

Dong Sicheng frowned upon hearing this, his eyes revealing an unyielding and resolute look. He shook his head slowly, his voice firm and heavy: "Your Majesty, Mei'er's fate has been closely linked to your Majesty since she entered the palace. She is your Majesty's in life, and she should abide by the royal etiquette in death."

"I would rather Mei'er die, and the Dong family fall into ruin, but I firmly disagree with your unreasonable arrangement. Please forgive me for not being able to obey your order."

Qin Hao said angrily, with a bit of uncontrollable anger and frustration in his voice, "You...you, lunatic, you and your daughter are so persistent and crazy, what can I do? Well, I will immediately issue an order to banish Dong Meier to the cold palace, and see if you can still be so stubborn and refuse to turn back!"

Qin Feng looked at his emotionally out-of-control brother, feeling both grateful and helpless.

He knew very well that the unfinished love between him and Dong Meir seemed to have become completely impossible due to the opposition of his uncle and mother. The most important thing was that his cousin Meir, who had originally cared about him, also changed her mind.

After a moment of silence, a look of relief flashed across his eyes. He slowly opened his lips and spoke in a soft but firm voice: "Brother Emperor, please calm down. I would like to advise you to think twice with a peaceful heart. There may be many inappropriate ways to handle this matter."

He bowed his head slightly, his words full of helplessness and compromise towards reality: "I know that my feelings towards cousin Mei'er are a thing of the past, and I dare not have any improper thoughts about her anymore. I hope that my brother can put aside the past grudges, be broad-minded, and give her the respect and kindness she deserves."

"I know that my brother is ambitious and wants to recover the lost territory. When my father's mourning period is over, I will leave the capital and return to my fiefdom to raise food and military supplies. I vow to help my brother's ambitions."

Qin Hao heard this, and a look of unquestionable determination flashed across his brows. He said slowly: "Brother Feng, I am grateful for your kindness. However, your lifelong event is of great importance, and as your elder brother, I cannot easily agree to it. This matter still needs to be considered in the long run, and I will make a decision after careful consideration."

Qin Feng heard this, although he felt unwilling, he had no choice but to nod. In the hall, for a moment, there was only heavy breathing and silent echoes.

Just at this moment, the sound of light footsteps broke the solemn atmosphere. Xiaodie led A Yue and several others out of the secret passage, and walked into the hall quietly like a spring breeze.

The moment she saw Dong Sicheng, a trace of fear suddenly appeared in her eyes, and she said, "Master."

Seeing this, Qin Hao raised a meaningful smile and turned to face Dong Sicheng, with unquestionable majesty in his tone: "My dear Dong, from today on, Xiaodie will be my personal servant. Tomorrow, you will send all the people in the Dong Mansion who have the same background as her to the palace, and I will properly arrange for them."

Dong Sicheng was shocked when he heard this, but his face quickly returned to its usual calm and respectful state. He bowed slightly and said respectfully, "This old minister will obey your majesty's order."

After saying this, he slowly closed his eyes, as if he was having a silent battle deep in his heart, or perhaps he was looking for some reason to balance and accept this sudden change.

Qin Hao merely smiled indifferently at this, without delving too deeply into the turmoil in Dong Sicheng's heart. Instead, he turned his gaze to Feng Lao and Gao Lishi, and asked them in a soft voice about the details they had obtained from exploring the secret passage.

Both Feng Lao and Gao Lishi were rigorous and meticulous people. They told the story of what they saw and heard during their trip to the secret passage, no matter how big or small the matter was.

The four words "Treasure of Daliang" were like morning bells and evening drums, which suddenly stirred waves in Dong Sicheng's heart. He suddenly opened his eyes, with a complex light flashing in his eyes, showing both surprise and thought.

Then he slowly walked to Dong Mei'er's side, and lowered his voice to a very low level with a hint of imperceptible urgency: "Mei'er, what is the reason for this? Please tell me in detail."

Dong Meir opened her red lips and finally told the story of Qin Hao's exploration of the secret passage, with a hint of regret in her words.

Dong Sicheng's expression changed slightly when he heard this, as if he had just woken up from a dream. There was a flash of reproach in his eyes. He shook his head gently, cast a slightly reproachful look at Dong Meir, and whispered, "You girl, you really make people love and hate you. You played such a good hand of cards so badly."

After that, he slowly walked to Qin Hao's side, his tone a little more solemn and mysterious, and interrupted: "Your Majesty, regarding the legendary treasure of Daliang, this old minister has a little-known secret in his heart, which may add a touch of color to your grand plan."