C78 zodiac foetus (1/2)
Zhu Danchen saw his worry, smiled, and said: ”Prince, do not worry, this subordinate will definitely do his best to protect you, you can rest assured.”
Li Qiang replied: ”I'm relieved, but it's strange. When Duan Zhengchun died, didn't you guys also stay by his side? If he's fine, then why would I be here?”
The four people's faces flushed red. Gu Ducheng said: ”Although this new prince's words are sharp and unkind, but his words are not sloppy. We truly did not protect him well at that time, which was why the thieves took advantage of the loopholes. As he spoke, he gritted his teeth, appearing extremely regretful.
The others all came to console him, and Fu Sigui said: ”If it's really as Your Highness said, then that person is Duan Yanqing. We have to be even more careful, he knows Dali's environment like the palm of his hand, and he is even more familiar with the palace as though it's his own backyard.
His words resonated with those of the others. Chu Wanli said, ”Your words are very reliable. If Duan Yanqing were to come to Dali City, we would be in big trouble.”
Zhu Danchen said: ”Don't panic yet, with Duan Yanqing's methods of assassinating the Duke, he has the ability to come to the Imperial Palace and cause trouble. But after so many years without any movement, it means that he is still at the stage of patience, and won't take the risk.
When he said this, everyone else nodded in agreement.
Li Qiang looked down upon this group of fence-sitters. was the leader of this group anyway, so no matter what he said, the others would just agree with him.
After returning to the Imperial Palace, Zhu Danchen said to Li Qiang in a low voice: ”The Emperor has a lot of government affairs, we don't need to report what happened just now to him, Your Highness, what do you think?”
Li Qiang said: This kind of thing doesn't need to alarm the emperor, I would understand even if you didn't say it. But you guys should hurry up and teach me martial arts, when my body is better, you guys must come and help me, understand?
Although they knew that Li Qiang was just an imposter, for the current situation, if they did not view this kid in front of them as the real deal, how could the others be willing to believe? From the bottom of his heart to the surface, he had to put on an act and truly treat this person in front of him as the real King of the Southern Mountains, Duan Zhengchun!
Li Qiang had just crept back to his residence, and upon entering, someone shouted from inside: ”It's so late, where did you go?”