Who put the yellow robe on me?
Chapter 246 The Prime Minister Appears
However, Jiang Fu did not intend to give him any chance to explain. He winked at Su Yunliang beside him.
Su Yunliang understood and immediately waved his hand. Following his command, with a clang, the imperial guards drew their swords from their waists. The blades flashed coldly in the sunlight and pointed directly at Jiang Chen and the others.
The air was instantly filled with tension, as if even breathing had become heavy. The imperial guards advanced, the clash of swords echoing through the ruined temple.
"Who dares?" Jiang Chen faced the Sixth Prince's provocation without flinching. He quickly drew his sword, the blade gleaming coldly in the sunlight.
Behind him, Dian Zhang, Zhou Liangwei, Deng Yunde and others also drew their weapons and stood on either side of Jiang Chen to protect him. Their expressions were serious, their eyes were sharp, and they were ready to fight at any time.
The atmosphere was extremely tense, as if it was about to explode.
At this critical moment, a strong and old voice suddenly came from the door of the dilapidated temple: "Xiao Wei'er!"
The voice was vigorous and powerful, revealing a sense of majesty, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Everyone turned their heads to look, and saw an old man slowly walking in from the door of the dilapidated temple.
He was dressed in a simple and elegant robe. Although his clothes were simple, his every move revealed an aura that was difficult to ignore.
The old man's hair and beard were all white, but his brows and eyes were full of energy and his eyes were bright. His back was straight and his steps were steady, showing no sign of old age at all.
When He Xiaowei saw the person coming, she shouted in surprise, "Grandpa!"
The person who came was the prime minister of the current dynasty, He Xiaowei's grandfather - the prime minister of the current dynasty, He Wendao.
When the Sixth Prince saw Prime Minister He coming, he frowned slightly and thought to himself that something was wrong. He had not expected to meet Prime Minister He in this place, which undoubtedly disrupted his plans.
Prime Minister He walked into the dilapidated temple, looked around, and finally stopped at the Sixth Prince and Jiang Chen.
He smiled slightly, his voice gentle but powerful: "So the Sixth Prince and the Sixteenth Prince are here too, what a coincidence."
Jiang Chen put away his sword and bowed to Prime Minister He: "Greetings, Prime Minister."
The Sixth Prince also had to bow and salute: "Prime Minister He, why are you here?"
Prime Minister He smiled and said, "I couldn't find my precious granddaughter. After asking around, I heard that the little girl was here, so I came to see her."
A hint of displeasure flashed across the Sixth Prince's eyes, but he still maintained a smile on his face: "The Prime Minister really cares about his granddaughter."
He Xiaowei quickly walked to Prime Minister He, took his arm, and said coquettishly, "Grandpa, how did you find me here?"
Prime Minister He looked at her lovingly and patted her hand gently: "Stinky girl, you still say, it's so late, why don't you go home."
He Xiaowei stuck out her tongue: "Grandpa, it's not that Xiaowei doesn't want to go home, but now..."
At this time, when the imperial guards saw the prime minister coming, they all put away their swords and dared not act rashly.
If a conflict arises between the Sixteenth Prince and the Sixth Prince, no matter who wins or loses, they can still stick to their own opinions in front of Emperor Liang.
But the situation is very different now. With Prime Minister He present, both sides will be wary.
After all, Prime Minister He has not yet participated in any plan to seize the throne, nor has he publicly stated which prince he supports. Such impartiality will earn the emperor's trust in any of his words.
The Sixth Prince Jiang Fu looked at the situation in front of him and felt secretly anxious.
He knew that Prime Minister He's status was very important. After all, He Xiaowei and the Thirteenth Princess had been best friends since childhood. The arrival of Prime Minister He would probably make it difficult for him to carry out his plan.
Prime Minister He was well aware of the tense atmosphere between the two sides, so he immediately asked the Sixth Prince, "Your Highness, Prince Qin, what are you doing?"
The Sixth Prince Jiang Fu smiled faintly and answered the question irrelevantly: "Prime Minister He, you are old and should rest at home."
Prime Minister He saw through his irrelevant answer, but still kept silent. "Thank you for your concern, Sixth Prince. I am still strong enough, so it's good for me to go out for a walk. Otherwise, if little Wei'er runs around everywhere and gets lost, what will happen?"
Jiang Chen knew in his heart that Prime Minister He's arrival would undoubtedly provide him with an additional layer of protection.
Although he knew that Jiang Fu was definitely no match for him in terms of political intrigue or military support, he had no choice but to face the excessive number of enemies in this dilapidated temple. If he tried to break out by force, his guards would also suffer losses.
Seeing this, the Sixth Prince felt even more displeased. He said coldly, "Since the Prime Minister has arrived, please be a witness. Sixteenth Brother's identity is now difficult to discern. I intend to bring him back to the palace and ask Father to make the final decision."
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister He frowned slightly and asked, "What do you mean, Sixth Prince? How can you casually question the Sixteenth Prince's identity?"
The Sixth Prince, Jiang Fu, pretended to sigh, "Prime Minister, you may not know that a few days ago, someone impersonated my Sixteenth Brother with ill intentions. For the safety of the royal family, I have to act with caution."
Prime Minister He looked at Jiang Chen, then at Jiang Fu, and said in a deep voice, "Sixth Prince, I think that since the Sixteenth Prince is here, why don't we all return to the palace together to meet the Emperor and investigate in person."
Jiang Chen nodded in agreement: "Exactly, that's exactly what I meant."
The Sixth Prince Jiang Fu cursed inwardly, but smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then please ask the Prime Minister to come with you."
At this moment, Su Yunliang suddenly stepped forward and whispered in the Sixth Prince's ear, "Your Highness, it's not too late to take action now."
A hint of viciousness flashed in the Sixth Prince's eyes. After thinking for a moment, he finally made up his mind.
He said loudly, "I'm sorry, Sixteenth Brother, since this matter is of great importance, in order to avoid any accidents, I can only detain you temporarily."
After saying this, he winked at Su Yunliang. Su Yunliang immediately waved his hand, and the imperial guards drew their weapons again and surrounded Jiang Chen and the others.
Prime Minister He's face darkened, and he said sternly, "Sixth Prince, what are you doing? Is it impolite to use force in front of me?"
The Sixth Prince sneered: "Prime Minister, we have to make an emergency decision. Please forgive me."
Jiang Chen gripped the sword tightly in his hand, his eyes full of vigilance.
He whispered to Dianzhang and others beside him: "Everyone be careful and protect the Prime Minister and the Princess."
Dian Zhang, Zuo Yongyu and others nodded and prepared for battle.
The atmosphere became tense again, with both sides on the verge of a conflict, seemingly about to break out at any moment.
At this moment, Prime Minister He said coldly, "Sixth Prince, according to Daliang law, only a joint trial by the three courts or a written order from His Majesty can imprison the current prince. By doing this, are you placing yourself above the law?"
The Sixth Prince Jiang Fu was shocked by his gaze and was slightly startled.
He knew the position that Prime Minister He held in his father's heart. If he offended him, he would report him to his father, which would definitely be disadvantageous to him.
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