C249 (1/2)

Prince Chen approached step by step, staring at Helian Manqiu with cold eyes. In an instant, the warm and jade-like Prince Chen became so unfamiliar that Helian Manqiu could not find a trace of her brother on his body.

”Reporting to Your Highness, this subject dares not lie to Your Highness. This subject has sent the news to Duke Qing Tian, and I believe that Your Highness is willing to communicate with Duke Qing Tian. With his help, I believe that Your Highness will have more power than this subject.”

Prince Chen said coldly, ”You are truly loyal to the Emperor. You are willing to acknowledge him as your master, but you don't want to acknowledge me as your master?”

”Your Highness, why do you think this subject can act safely in Jing Prefecture?” Staying in Jing Bei and easily taking over most of his affairs, he could recruit new troops and talents at will? Your Highness thinks that this subject has safely arrived in the capital, and why did you send that personal guard away? ”

Hearing Helian Manqiu's words, a deep look appeared in King Chen's eyes. ”Are you talking about the person who is standing by your side?”

”The northern border is the hallowed land of Xuan!”

That made King Chen silent. After a while, he said, ”But who is the master in your heart? But are you willing to be loyal to This King? ”

”Your Highness, don't you think that it is still too early to say that? His Highness was the prince of Tiantang City, but he was still too far away from that position. The crown prince's roots were too deep, and it was not something that could be shaken in a day. For the sake of his majesty's great cause, we should make full use of all the power that is beneficial to His Highness. This subject's assistance to His Highness is limited, and is even more restricted. ”

Helian Manqiu did not say anything else. She believed in King Chen's scheming and understood the words she did not say.

King Chen suddenly laughed softly and looked at her for a long time. He couldn't help but reevaluate this young Count. He also understood why this young Count could win the trust and indulgence of the 'Almighty Master'.

He suddenly leaned close to Helian Manqiu's ear and whispered, ”Qingyu, This King knows that you are unwilling to lie in seclusion under the Great Master Qing Tian. Now that you have accepted Jing Bei, the future Jing Bei will be a place for you to spread your wings and soar high into the sky.”

”Your Highness' words are heavy, but it's still too early to say anything. If Duke Qing Tian is willing to help, Your Highness might be able to do so.” Bring him to the day where his highness is in a high position and command him to look down upon the world, and it won't be too late to say those words again. ”

King Chen reached out and grabbed Helian Manqiu's hand. Helian Manqiu raised her head and looked at King Chen with a somewhat confused expression. Was he her beloved little brother?

”Your Highness, Your Highness Duke of Chen, the Crown Prince summoned …”

With a warm smile, he turned around and walked out of the room.

In the end, ministers and women could not stay in the palace for long. At noon, they were released one after the other while Helian Manqiu was kept in the Forbidden Palace, unable to leave.

The capital was under martial law. Only people were allowed to enter the four gates. They were not allowed to leave, and they were closely investigated. This caused the hearts of the people in the imperial court to be filled with fear and unease. A storm was brewing. Helian Manqiu deeply felt that the sky had changed!

”Did the blood sword send the message to the lord?”

”It's Uncle. Commander Xue has already sent out the news. Last night, he took advantage of the night to leave the capital. Right now, he is outside the capital.”

Helian Manqiu nodded. Once again, she raised her head and gazed at the sky. She sneered. Last night, all of the ministers, women, and servants who came to attend the banquet were released. Only she and the princes were still under house arrest.

This must be the intention of the crown prince to take advantage of the situation in public.

It was only natural that the princes would be under their control. In order to prevent the sudden death of the emperor, it was necessary to stir up chaos to seize the throne. As a foreign official, she was a vanguard official and had been confined within the palace. She could not speak of this.

”How is the old fellow's condition? What is the Crown Prince doing? ”

Helian Manqiu's gaze fell on a personal guard standing beside her. This personal soldier was sent by the Mysterious Master Gan to give to her. She believed that there must be a way for the Mysterious Master Gan to find out about this matter.

”Replying to you, sir, I do not know, and have not received any news yet. Currently, the palace is very tightly guarded, and if I receive any news, I will definitely report to you as soon as possible.”

”No news?”

A trace of a mocking smile was drawn on the corner of Helian Man's lips. Even if there was news, it would be difficult for it to reach her. Even if Gan Yuxuan knew of all the news within the palace, she might not necessarily be able to obtain any.

”Uncle, the Crown Prince summoned the Crown Prince and ordered him to go pay his respects.”

She couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. Was the crown prince still thinking about her even now?

As expected of the amorous crown prince, he had no idea what kind of appearance this crown prince would make of the Great Hengkong Dynasty after the death of this old man.

As she walked out of the room, someone passed down the decree of summoning the crown prince. The Chief Eunuch of the third rank personally passed on the crown prince's edict, ordering her to pay a visit.

Helian Manqiu had no choice but to kneel down and receive the order. The Crown Prince was now the Crown Prince of a prefecture overseer, and he was acting in place of the old man in charge of court affairs. Although he had not formally ascended the throne, in the eyes of the crowd, he was no different from the Emperor.

Outside the imperial study, the personal guards behind Helian Manqiu were blocked. The personal guards looked at Helian Manqiu. No matter how fierce and fearless they were, loyal to their masters, they did not dare to act impolitely in the Forbidden Palace.

”You guys wait outside.”