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Chapter 127 - Bold

Wei Qing sneaked a glance at the panicking Xiao Hanqi, and instantly understood that these greedy officials definitely had a deep relationship with Xiao Hanqi.

Even though she was already married into the Prince Chu’s Mansion, Xiao Qingqian did not treat her well. Her father was not someone who knew what was going on, and definitely would not help a scum like Xiao Qingqian take advantage of Xiao Hanqi's weakness!

Then, how did these things end up in her father's chair?

Just as his thoughts were flying about, he heard a loud ”bang” sound. Wei Qing's body was startled as she looked towards Old Emperor.

The killing intent in Old Emperor's eyes became stronger and stronger, as he stared straight at Xiao Hanqi.

”Crown Prince, you better explain it to us!”

It was likely that Xiao Qingqian brought the Assassin to the imperial court to set a trap for him.

Once he had foolishly gotten himself into that trap, he would be speechless!

”Father, I have indeed recommended these court officials. However, this person has his own ideas, so how can I be the one to make decisions?”

Xiao Hanqi knew that he would not be able to escape from today's matter, and did not have the confidence to speak anymore.

”What a great 'you can't control'!” Old Emperor squinted his eyes dangerously and raised his voice, ”Could it be that you won't go and check the behavior of these court officials before recommending them?”

Wei Qing couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

If it was her, she would definitely sincerely apologize to Old Emperor and punish herself. That way, although it looked like she had lost face, but retreating to improve would at least extinguish the fire in Old Emperor.

When he retracted his gaze, he inadvertently caught sight of the curve on the corner of Xiao Qingqian's mouth.

Could it be that Xiao Qingqian had arranged all these long ago?

However, the guards of the Prime Minister's residence were not common people. How did he sneak into the Prime Minister's mansion and hide everything?

Could it be …

The crease between her eyebrows deepened.

Maybe Xiao Qingqian had a spy in the Prime Minister's Palace?

When he thought of this possibility, Wei Qing's heart became even more anxious.

Today, Xiao Qingqian had won beautifully, not only did it enrage Xiao Hanqi, and uprooted his power, but it also made her father owe him a huge favor. No matter if he helped or not, in the eyes of others, her father was Xiao Qingqian's party!

Facing Wei Qing's gaze that was filled with hatred, Xiao Qingqian only raised his brows slightly.

Could it be that she had already guessed it?

The atmosphere in the imperial court was quite depressing.

Xiao Hanqi finally realised that begging was fine, he could just defend himself, but it would only make Old Emperor more and more angry.

Old Emperor stared at him for a while before letting out a sigh, ”The crown prince has been confined to his residence for half a month, reflect on himself! As for these greedy courtiers, Prince Chu — ”

Xiao Qingqian hurriedly bowed: ”This son is.”

These three words were spoken in a flat voice without a hint of joy.

”I order you to investigate everything and find out your conviction as soon as possible!”