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

Xiao Jingrui was covered in dust and hurried back to Chang'an City overnight. He entered the palace without even having time to change his clothes.

Xiao Jingrui strode in, still wearing his iconic mask on his face.

The mask only covered the scars on his face, leaving his eyes, forehead and chin exposed.

"I am here to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Xiao Jingrui bowed directly to the prince.

Mo Yixu raised his hand and said, "Cousin, there's no need to be polite. We are all brothers!"

Mo Yi knew how Zhao Zhen and Xiao Jingrui got along, so his attitude this time was the same as before.

Xiao Jingrui frowned slightly. The prince in front of him seemed a little different.

But he couldn't tell what the difference was.

"Cousin, what is the current situation in Quanzhou?"

Mo Yi chose the safest topic.

Xiao Jingrui sat down as he did before and reported the situation in Quanzhou to Mo Yi.

Mo Yi listened carefully, and the two talked about Quanzhou's affairs for a quarter of an hour.

"Cousin, it seems that the banditry in Quanzhou is still a key area that the court needs to guard against. After my father's funeral is over, you will still be needed to guard Quanzhou!"

Xiao Jingrui: “….”

Xiao Jingrui was surprised, but because he was wearing a mask, the other party couldn't see his expression.

There was already a huge wave in his heart. Although the imperial edict did not say it explicitly this time, the eunuch who announced the edict had already conveyed it vaguely that when he returned this time, the higher-ups intended to let him take over the Ministry of War.

But the prince seemed to be unaware of it.

Since the emperor has passed away, wasn't this imperial edict issued by the crown prince?

Or has the prince changed his mind again?

Xiao Jingrui was very confused, but there was no rush. Now that he was back, he would be able to figure it out.

Xiao Jingrui was covered in dirt, and he stood up and said, "Yes, everything is up to the prince's orders!"

"Your Highness, I came back in a hurry and haven't had time to wash up yet. I'll take my leave now!"

Mo Yi naturally didn't want to see him any more, "Okay, then cousin, go back first!"

Xiao Jingrui walked out of the palace with a lot of questions in his mind.

After everyone left, a young eunuch came in to report.

"Your Highness, we have found out that Li Chenghui is not ill. After Eunuch Su left, she immediately went to Cheng'en Palace."

Mo Yi dropped his fist on the table, "Humph, you don't want to show your respect!"

The young eunuch was startled.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's temper became more and more violent.

He was so scared that he dared not speak and stood aside carefully.

The reason why Mo Yi's emotions were so volatile was that he realized that he had made a big mistake.

That is, after he came back, he did not go to see the Crown Princess, so people in the palace noticed his abnormal behavior.

Everyone in the palace knew how much Zhao Zhen loved Qin in the past.

For the sake of Qin, he didn't even look at the women in the backyard.

Now the way he treats the Crown Princess seems abnormal.

Mo Yi straightened his robes and asked, "Did the Crown Princess meet Li?"

The young eunuch shook his head, "No, I heard that the Crown Princess was ill, and Madam Li did not see her."

Mo Yi raised an eyebrow, "Are you sick?"

Are you sick at this time?

He felt something was not right.

"Let's go. Since the Crown Princess is ill, it would be too heartless for me, the Crown Prince, not to go and see her."

The young eunuch stood aside and always felt that the Crown Prince always spoke in a sarcastic tone.

Different from the previous prince.

As soon as Mo Yi walked out of the hall, he saw Lord Zuo Pushe coming.

"I pay my respects to the prince!"

"No gift!"

The two returned to the hall.

Zuo Pushe Gong Xiuqi took the memorial out of his arms and said, "Your Highness, please take a look at it."

Mo Yi took the letter and saw some names on it. "Master Gong, what is this?"

Gong Xiuqi smiled and said, "Your Highness, these ministers are the names of those who agree that Your Highness will ascend the throne immediately. If Your Highness agrees, you can organize a small court meeting, and we will jointly propose this matter."

How could Gong Xiu make such a suggestion? It was because no grand court meeting had been held since the emperor's death.

After the prince came back, he was not sure what concerns he had, but his methods were very gentle and he was not as decisive as before.

They didn’t even organize a small court meeting.

Now, all memorials sent in from various places are decided by the cabinet itself.

However, because he claimed to be ill at the beginning, he was excluded by the new team members.

When those people held a meeting, they actually excluded him, a second-rank official.

This is really unreasonable! ! !

There are also six ministers who are vaguely moving closer to that old guy Li Chun.

He was a third-rank official in the Secretariat, but he didn't even take a second-rank official like him seriously.

But the ministers of the six ministries just watched coldly.

Mo Yi also wanted to ascend the throne as soon as possible, and he was feeling uneasy now.

If he could ascend the throne smoothly, he would slowly let Qin die and he would become the master of the world.

If not, then even if he dies, he will take Qin away and let her pay for Qingdai's life.

He came back this time just for revenge!!

Gong Xiuqi carefully observed the prince's expression, wondering what he was hesitating about. "Your Highness was decisive in the past, and I have seen it all. Why are you still hesitating now?"

Gong Xiuqi was also wondering in his heart, the food is already right in front of your mouth, why don’t you eat it?

This person has changed so much!

Mo Yi pulled himself out of his thoughts and said, "Okay, we will organize a small court meeting in Liangyi Hall tomorrow. Sir Gong will be the one to convey this matter!"

"Yes, Wei Chen accepts the order!"

After Gong Xiuqi left, Mo Yi did not change his mind.

"Let's go to the East Palace!"

Soon, the group went to the East Palace.

Outside the palace, Qin Wan tested the cannon on the West Hill. She felt relieved after discovering that the gunpowder could be ignited and that the cannon had a long range.

With this weapon, she is no longer afraid of anyone.

Qin Wan was in a good mood, and now all she needed was news about Zhao Zhen.

If Zhao Zhen is still alive, we will do our best to find her back.

if.......

If he really met with an accident, she would take her four children and enjoy the world to her heart's content!!!

Qin Wan has a modern soul and will not risk her life for a man.

She is a person who is more rational than emotional.

After entering the city, Qin Wan received the news.

The Jinyiwei outside the palace paid close attention to the movements of each family.

"Master, Lord Xiao has returned to the capital!"

Qin Wan didn't expect Xiao Jingrui to come back so soon, but this was good news.

Now she had fewer concerns.

"Let's go to the Xiao family first!"

"Yes!"

Shi Ce drove the carriage in a different direction.

After Xiao Jingrui finished washing up, before he had time to rest, someone reported that he had met an old friend.

An old friend?

Xiao Jingrui was very confused, "Please come in!"

Soon, Xiao Jingrui saw a boy with an afro.

However, when he saw the familiar eyes, Xiao Jingrui immediately recognized her, "Why is the Crown Princess dressed like this?"

Qin Wan was seen through and was a little surprised, "How did you recognize me so easily?"

Xiao Jingrui looked at Qin Wan's fox eyes without explaining.

Qingci is the same as you!