Exile is exile, is half of the capital enough as compensation?

"Indeed, Sixth Brother's idea was completely sudden. Even if the higher-up wanted to plot something, it would be impossible for him to include Sixth Brother's thoughts in it. Besides, Sixth Brother has been behaving himself in the capital over the years, and the higher-up has not shown any dissatisfaction with him. Sixth Brother's actions were so secretive. If Sixth Brother hadn't said it himself, we wouldn't have thought of it. So I don't think my royal brother would have noticed it. What's more, if he really planned to do so, why would he blindly try to please those two people? Their death would not benefit him at all. I think, Second Brother, you're overthinking it." The Fifth Prince was the first to express his opinion.

When the Sixth Prince heard what the Fifth Prince said, he suppressed the urge to curl up the corners of his mouth.

He thought to himself: They are all idiots. He just acted a little better in front of them, and these fools were fooled by him.

But he agreed, "Yes, Second Brother, I dealt with those two. Those people in North City are causing trouble simply because their city lord is missing. Everything is reasonable and logical. There's no conspiracy there."

The Second Prince held his head with one hand, lowered his head, and raised it after a while. He said to the others, "Okay, since you all say so, then I have a way..."

"coming?"

As soon as Uncle Li and Li Yi returned to the inn where they were staying, Li Er came out from the backyard.

When he saw the two of them, he told them what had happened before they came back.

"Yes, he's here. It's the steward of the Second Prince's Mansion. He said he wants to invite Uncle Li to the palace for a gathering tomorrow."

Uncle Li and Li Yi looked at each other and said, "Okay, let's go there tomorrow."

The next day, Uncle Li brought Li Yi to the Second Prince's mansion as promised.

When they arrived, the other three princes had already arrived. The second prince welcomed them warmly, as if he and Uncle Li were reuniting with old friends of many years.

"It is an honor for me to have you two here,"

Yan is the royal surname of Northern Xinjiang. The Second Prince called himself Yan in front of the two of them, which was considered to be giving them enough face.

"No, no, I should thank you for your hospitality, Second Prince." Uncle Li also clasped his fists and said with a smile.

It is impossible to salute, because they represent the North City.

Beicheng does not belong to any of their countries, so naturally it is impossible for them to treat these princes as superiors.

"Hahahaha, then there's no need for us to be so polite. Please come in."

Uncle Li and Li Yi were taken to the front hall.

The banquet had already been set up in the front hall. As soon as the two of them sat down, the second prince asked the servants to get busy.

Uncle Li and the others were not in a hurry. After all, they were not the ones who came to find him. They just moved their chopsticks briefly during the meal and then lost their appetite.

After all, their current city lord is missing, so it would be unacceptable for them to eat and drink to their heart's content.

The Second Prince saw that their spirits were not very high, so he put down his chopsticks.

With a look of regret, he said, "Alas, we are very sorry about what happened to the City Lord and his wife. We have not stopped looking for them these days, but unfortunately, we have found nothing and we don't know where they are..."

The Fourth Prince also said: "Yes, we were still looking for them a few days before you came. As the second brother said, there is nothing we can do... Alas..."

"It can only be said that God is jealous of talented people. Two such brilliant people just ended up like this... Alas..." The Fifth Prince also echoed.

The Sixth Prince said nothing, but a hint of sadness hung on his face.

Uncle Li and Li Yi were instantly immersed in the role, with long sighs and groans echoing in the front hall.

"Well, actually there are not many of you. We mobilized so many people here this time just to carefully search for the whereabouts of the city lord and others. I absolutely do not believe that the two of them disappeared like this. It's a pity that the emperor... Forget it, let's not talk about it. We feel your hospitality and kindness today, but we have important things to do..." After saying this, Uncle Li was about to get up and say goodbye.

The Second Prince and his companions understood what he meant and knew that they wanted to leave.

They have just started, how can we let them go so easily!

The Second Prince raised his hand and said, "Don't worry, we will do our best to help you find them, just like our brother did. Even if we can't find any trace of them, we should investigate who killed them."

"Yes, yes." Several others also said.

Uncle Li and Li Yi did not seem very happy about his words, but instead had a look of frustration on their faces.

The Second Prince secretly exchanged glances with the Fourth Prince.

There is a very important message in their words just now.

They stayed because they wanted to know what he had not finished saying.

They entered the palace yesterday. Could it be that the emperor did not agree to any of their requests?

If that's the case, then it's no wonder they got there first.

"Brother Li, why do you look so worried? Didn't you ask the emperor to help you thoroughly investigate the capital when you entered the palace yesterday?"

Everyone had already introduced themselves during the meal, so the Fourth Prince naturally called Uncle Li "Brother Li".

If Uncle Li hadn't known their ulterior motives, he would have thought that their affection was sincere.

But he naturally wouldn't show any suspicion towards them on his face.

Instead, it was as if he had found a breakthrough to confide in. He put his hands on the table, and whether intentionally or unintentionally, he accidentally released some of his internal energy, causing the mahogany table in the Second Prince's house to shake.

"Speaking of which, the Emperor is not as good as the princes. Yesterday, we went to the palace to inquire about the results of their investigation, but he told me that they had no solution and that the person was already dead. He also told us to return quickly. What do you think of this..."

Uncle Li paused, shook his head and continued helplessly: "Alas, it's true that people are forgotten when they leave. Look at what they did when our city lord came to Beijing..." Uncle Li seemed to have noticed something and quickly stopped talking.

He waved his hand and said, "Forget it, forget it. Let's not talk about it anymore. We'll take our leave first. Wait... wait until we find the city lord and his wife, and we will definitely come to bother you." He was obviously lacking in confidence when he said the latter part.

His face was also full of pain.

The Fourth Prince: "You're leaving now?"

"Let's go. We still have to look for it. Thank you all for your hospitality today. Wait for tomorrow... Forget it, I'll take my leave." Uncle Li and Li Yi stood up and walked out.

This time, the Second Prince and his men did not continue to stop them, but followed them and escorted the two out of the palace.

The four of them stood at the gate of the palace, watching their backs as they left, until their figures disappeared from their sight, then they turned and walked into the yard.

"Brother, how true and false do you think their words are?"