The blacksmith lady is killing people in the harem, and her son is responsible for it.

Because of Little Lion's words, Zhao Zhen quickly set his sights on the Duke Su's Mansion.

This investigation frightened Zhao Zhen. Duke Su was just a small duke, but he had quite a lot of power.

Not only did he have properties in western Liaoning, but officials in Jiangnan and other places were also involved with Duke Su.

Zhao Zhen now knows that Duke Su is a big tiger. No wonder his father asked him to marry the daughter of the Pan family into the Eastern Palace.

"Prince, which lord in Taizhou did you ask for help?"

Zhao Zhen sneered, "I guess Zi'an didn't expect that the man was Duke Su."

Xie Yu'an did not hesitate, "Your Highness, Duke Su is a man who cannot be easily touched."

"Zi'an, why don't you tell me in detail!"

Zhao Zhen used to be a military general and grew up in the north, so he was not as familiar with the officials of the entire dynasty as Xie Yu'an.

The Xie family has a better understanding of the imperial official system. Since Taifu Xie lived to this day, he has experienced four dynasties.

Of course, the last two dynasties were short.

Shang Yunzhuo was in power for less than a year before he was destroyed, and the Yan Dynasty was just established.

Xie Yu'an did not hide it, "Your Highness, Duke Su has shown kindness to the two ministers of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Works. The local officials selected by the previous dynasty all secretly remember Duke Su's kindness. It is not the time to touch Duke Su until the old officials of the previous dynasty are settled."

Zhao Zhen had a gloomy face and felt very unhappy.

He really wanted to replace all the local officials, but there was no rush.

If he kills someone, the place will be in chaos.

Zhao Zhen sighed, "It seems that we have to keep that old guy."

Xie Yu'an nodded, "Your Highness is in his prime, there is no need to rush."

Zhao Zhen knew this was the truth, and the emperor always advised him not to be too impatient.

"Even if we don't touch Duke Su, we must not let those corrupt people in Taizhou off easily."

Xie Yu'an did not object. "Your Highness, since we have found the silver, we can directly convict him. Lord Xiao is in Taizhou right now, so it is just right for him to personally supervise this matter."

Zhao Zhen nodded, "This is a good idea. This way, we will have enough money to fight against Liang Kingdom."

Xie Yu'an did not oppose Zhao Zhen's sending troops to fight against the Hu people. On the contrary, he strongly supported it.

He still remembered vividly the humiliation inflicted on him by the Hu people.

"Your Highness, the New Year is only half a month away. The Hu people may send troops during our festival. Your Highness should make plans early."

Zhao Zhen has already made arrangements. The general who will fight against the Hu people this time has been selected, and that general is Wang Sheng who has been guarding the north. "Well, General Wang has already made the deployment."

Xie Yu'an thought of what Little Lion said in the school, and said, "Your Highness, I overheard that Duke Su intends to let Fourth Miss Pan enter the Second Prince's mansion."

Xie Yu'an felt a little guilty towards Pan Yanru and hoped to rescue her from the cage.

Zhao Zhen really didn't know this news. He snorted coldly, "Duke Su is determined to go down this path until the end."

"Your Highness, I believe you already know about this matter between me and Fourth Miss Pan."

Zhao Zhen looked at Xie Yu'an, "Oh? Zi'an, do you want to marry Pan Si?"

Zhao Zhen's tone was indifferent. The Duke Su's family had completely surrendered to the Second Prince's lineage. Zhao Zhen didn't want Xie Yu'an to have anything to do with the Duke Su's Mansion anymore.

Don't say that Xie Yu'an and Fourth Miss Pan have no feelings for each other, it's just that Fourth Miss Pan has unrequited love for her. Even if the two of them love each other, they must separate.

As a superior, Zhao Zhen had to make sacrifices for his own interests.

Unless he doesn't need Xie Yu'an at all, or Xie Yu'an gives up his future for a woman.

You can not have it both ways!

Xie Yu'an hurriedly shook his head, "Your Highness has misunderstood. I am now a useless person, how can I delay the youth of Fourth Miss Pan? Besides, I have never liked Fourth Miss Pan from the beginning to the end."

Zhao Zhen looked at the talented Xie Yu'an and was very curious.

What kind of person had ever stayed in his heart?

Zhao Zhen looked at the handsome Xie Yu'an and remembered that he and Wanwan had gone through difficult times together in Yanbei City.

Zhao Zhen felt a little sour for no reason.

Xie Yu'an felt uneasy when he saw Zhao Zhen staring at him without saying anything.

What did the prince think of?

Why are your eyes so scary?

"Your Highness, the Second Prince cannot give birth to a child with Pan's bloodline. Duke Su's ambition is obvious. The Fourth Miss Pan must not enter Prince Ping's mansion."

Regardless of what Zhao Zhen thought, Xie Yu'an still expressed his doubts.

"Oh? Zi'an, do you have any good ideas?"

Xie Yu'an was stunned. Shouldn't this be something the prince should be thinking about?

He has already reminded everyone he should have.

As for Fourth Miss Pan, he just felt that what attracted her to him was his looks, just like other young ladies in the capital.

I'm just obsessed with his looks. As long as we get married and have children, I won't have those unrealistic thoughts.

"Your Highness, why don't you ask the Queen to grant Fourth Miss Pan a marriage? As long as Fourth Miss Pan gets married, the problem will be solved."

Zhao Zhen nodded. If her mother had granted the marriage, it would be reasonable.

If the emperor showed up, it would be too drastic a mobilization and too conspicuous.

"Zi'an's idea is good!"

When Xie Yu'an left Lizheng Hall, his back was wet.

He felt that the way the Crown Prince looked at him today was a little scary.

He fled from Lizheng Hall in a hurry.

Zhao Zhen looked at the clock and said, "Let's go to Cheng'en Palace and see the Crown Princess."

Eunuch Su bent down and said, "Yes!"

Eunuch Su has gotten used to the fact that the Crown Prince would go back to Cheng'en Palace to check on the Crown Princess when she was having extra meals.

Cheng'en Hall.

Qin Wan and Little Lion, two people, each holding a bowl.

Qin Wan's is a little bigger, and she has been very fond of sweet food recently.

"Mom, the lotus root starch dumplings are so delicious!"

The little lion thought that he should come here more often in the future because the food at his mother's place is much more delicious.

Qin Wan nodded, "Mm, soft and glutinous, delicious!"

At this time, both mother and daughter were in a good mood. Qin Wan dealt with the old censor Su and concubine Pan, and was in a good mood.

The little lion let the snake bite his bad uncle. Although it was a pity that he didn't kill him, he was still very happy.

When Zhao Zhen came back, this was the scene he saw.

One big and one small, they are like a cat that stole some fish.

Zhao Zhen was helpless.

When the little lion saw Zhao Zhen coming back, he came over with a bowl and said, "Daddy, this is for you to eat. It's delicious!"

Zhao Zhen looked at the little lion and felt helpless again.

He didn't know how to educate his son.

This kid is really a revengeful person.

Well, this is very much like him!

But how did this guy come up with the idea of releasing the snake?

Zhao Zhen waved away all the palace servants, "All of you get out!"

"Yes!"

Soon, all the palace servants retreated.

The little lion blinked his big eyes and looked at Zhao Zhen innocently, "Daddy, do you want to whisper to me?"

Zhao Zhen: “.........”

This son is still very smart!

Well, in terms of intelligence, I am also like him.

Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen felt a little proud again.