Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Chapter 544 The Prince Shows His Power

On the long street, the prince, wearing black armor, rode a tall and handsome horse, and hurriedly came from the outskirts of the city with a group of people. It was obvious that he had just returned from the military camp.

When he arrived at the entrance of Chunfeng Tower, he jumped off his horse nimbly and strode in.

The Crown Prince didn't care about anything else. He rushed into the room on the third floor and pulled the Seventh Prince up. He looked him up and down, left and right. The Seventh Prince forced a smile and said, "Brother Crown Prince, I'm fine!"

The prince finally relaxed a little and listened to the whole story.

The Crown Prince's face was cold and gloomy. He ordered his subordinates, "Take the master and servant away for interrogation. Make sure to find out who is behind this! Who is the woman's family? Surround her mansion! Then send someone to look for Zhao Botong!"

When the master and servant came out of the room, both of them looked pale, and the woman was even more disheartened. She looked up at the Seventh Prince, and couldn't understand how she had fallen to such a state!

"I don't understand. You've already let me go. What on earth aroused your suspicion?"

The Seventh Prince said coldly, "There are too many coincidences! Furthermore, if a woman were to encounter such a situation, she would be even more concerned about her innocence. A woman's reputation is a matter of great importance. Even though I have repeatedly stated that I will take responsibility, you have been avoiding me and insisting that we have nothing to do with each other and should just be strangers! This is not common sense!"

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was of noble status and dressed elegantly, but the woman simply resisted, not worrying at all about her situation after losing her innocence.

The prince's stern face was filled with murderous intent: "No need to say so much to her! Take her away!"

The prince then gave the order: "Surround Chunfeng Tower and thoroughly check every room and every person here!"

The Crown Prince's power and influence were not comparable to those of the Seventh Prince. The guards of the Eastern Palace immediately began to investigate. The clicking sounds of armor and the uniform and heavy "trampling" sounds of military boots instantly filled the entire Chunfeng Tower.

The Crown Prince led the Seventh Prince slowly down the stairs. He stood in the center of the hall. The Crown Prince, dressed in black armor, had a stern expression and looked like a cold and handsome god of death.

"Bring all the suspects to the hall!"

There were many noble children who were disturbed and shouted angrily when they were brought to the hall: "Who are you? How dare you stand under the feet of the emperor..."

The arrogant young man's voice suddenly stopped. He looked at the Crown Prince, whose eyes were filled with murderous intent, and quickly took several steps back. His voice suddenly lowered several degrees: "I'm just here to have tea and meet friends... If there's anything I can cooperate with, just let me know!"

In just a moment, all kinds of men and women were brought downstairs and into the hall.

The prince showed no concern. A moment later, a subordinate came to report, "Your Highness, I've discovered a servant has fallen into the dry well in the backyard! He's nearly dead. I believe he was murdered to silence him!"

"Has the imperial physician arrived? Have him treat the patient as best he can! Have him go into the private room on the third floor and check everything, including the incense, flowers, and tea!"

Xiao Qi's health could not be taken lightly. The Crown Prince turned to the Seventh Prince and said, "Xiao Qi, how do you feel now? I don't think you look well. Let me send you back to the palace first!"

The Seventh Prince did feel very dizzy, but he was just enduring it. He nodded, knowing that the place was under control by the Crown Prince and there would be no more problems.

Just as the prince was about to take a step, he heard another noise.

A woman's angry voice came: "Prince, what do you mean by this? Does the emperor know that you are bullying others here?"

The Crown Prince's sharp eyes swept over and saw a woman in gorgeous clothes and beautiful features swiftly walking down the stairs. It was none other than the arrogant and domineering Third Princess. Behind her, two senior palace maids followed closely.

Immediately, a guard came close to the prince's ear and said, "The Third Princess is drinking tea with a young man in her room. We didn't dare to touch the Third Princess, so we dragged the young man out!"

The prince's eyes were understanding and playful. "Third sister, I'm here on official business. What about you?"

The prince looked at the disheveled young man and said, "I wonder if my third brother-in-law knows that you are here drinking tea and chatting with your close friend!"

The Third Princess's face darkened. She looked at the nobleman Song Zhixuan, who was being questioned over and over again, and angrily said, "This is Young Master Song from the Song Mansion, the son of an important official in the court! Prince, even if you are the crown prince, you can't just ignore him like this!"

The Crown Prince's expression suddenly became fierce and murderous. "No matter which family's son, I will not release him until I have verified his innocence! Anyone who resists is opposing me! You don't have to use my father to pressure me. You just happened to be here. If it really has nothing to do with you, then come with me to see my father. Do you dare?"

"My reverse scale is not something anyone can touch! If anyone touches it, I will make him pay the price! Third sister, shall we go?"

The Third Princess was furious. "I've been keeping a low profile lately and haven't offended you! I just happened to be here today..."

The prince said coldly, "Go and take Young Master Song to jail! Put him in the Dali Temple for trial!"

The third princess didn't expect that the prince would be so heartless. He had to hold Song Zhixuan captive and even dared to put the minister's son in jail!

The panic that flashed across the Third Princess's face was noticed by the Crown Prince who was staring at her closely. The Crown Prince felt murderous intent rising in his heart. Xiao Qi's pale face appeared in front of him, and he didn't know what kind of drug had been put into his body!

The prince quickly drew out the cold and murderous sword and mercilessly slashed it across the necks of the two palace maids behind the third princess.

The third princess was stunned. Her two personal palace maids had their necks slashed by the prince. Blood spurted out from their necks. The two palace maids didn't even have time to scream and wail. They only made "ho ho ho" sounds from their mouths and were silent in a moment!

"You!" The third princess was afraid, shocked and angry. She wanted to question the prince, but found that the prince's pair of cold and ruthless phoenix eyes were staring at her. There was no emotion in them, only beast-like murderous intent and repression that had to be restrained!

He wanted to kill himself! The third princess was horrified! She could no longer make any sound!

If she hadn't been unable to move herself, the third princess would probably have become a fallen corpse by now.

"I...I want to see my husband!"

The Seventh Prince felt even worse at this moment, "Crown Prince..."

The Crown Prince held his brother in his arms, and as he passed by the Third Princess, he said coldly, "I'll send someone to inform your Prince Consort! Third Princess, please come with me to the palace first! Also—if you do something bad and can't wait to see the results, remember to stay away!"

The Crown Prince's outburst stunned the Third Princess. When she looked at Song Zhixuan again, she discovered he had already been dragged away! The Third Princess' heart sank, and she decided to follow the Crown Prince into the palace to calm her father down first.

"After the interrogation, those without doubt will all be released! Those with suspicion will be taken away!"

The prince did not stay any longer and hurried to the palace with the seventh prince.

At this time, Emperor Shenwu was looking at the imperial edict on the desk with a troubled look. Li Xiang didn't even dare to breathe behind him, for fear that Emperor Shenwu would notice him.

Emperor Shenwu's eyes were gloomy. Li Xiang was just thinking about getting his master a cup of fragrant tea when he saw Emperor Shenwu suddenly stand up, reach out to take the imperial edict, and stride out!

"Your Majesty..." Li Xiang hurriedly trotted to catch up.

"Let's go to Fengqi Palace!"

The Xuanyu Guards at the gate of Fengqi Palace had been transferred away in the early morning, but the gate of Fengqi Palace was still tightly closed.

Emperor Shenwu entered Fengqi Palace without any obstruction.

Lan Qingwu was embroidering a sachet with rare enthusiasm, and was discussing with Ruping, Ruhan and the others what kind of flowers would look good. "This orchid is great! The leaves are lush and strong!"

Suddenly, everyone in the room knelt on the ground, and Emperor Shenwu walked in: "The Queen is in a good mood!"

Lan Qingwu stood up and saluted slowly. Seeing her leisurely appearance, Emperor Shenwu's expression grew even more gloomy. He waved his hand, asking everyone in the dormitory to leave.

Lan Qingwu didn't look at Emperor Shenwu. She sat on the beauty couch and picked up the needle and thread again.

Emperor Shenwu's heart skipped a beat and he walked over and sat down next to Lan Qingwu.

"Why don't you accept the imperial edict? If I have done anything to displease you, you can tell me. If you don't accept the imperial edict, what will happen if others find out?"

Lan Qingwu inserted a needle into his hand and whispered, "Isn't Ruoruo ill? I can't accept it. How about this, Your Majesty, have Eunuch Li come to deliver the decree tomorrow, and Ruoruo will definitely accept it!"

The Emperor Shenwu looked at her expression and suddenly snatched the needle and thread from Lan Qingwu's hand, throwing it aside. He then grasped her delicate chin with his big hand. "Are you angry? Or are you sick? You look a little pale. Should I ask the imperial physician to take a look?"

Lan Qingwu was annoyed again and pushed the hand of Emperor Shenwu away, "No need!"

"Lan Qingwu!"

Emperor Shenwu's anger rose again.

Lan Qingwu shuddered unconsciously when he heard his angry voice: "Brother Heng, what are you doing?"

Emperor Shenwu pushed Lan Qingwu down on the couch and leaned close to her cheek. "Weak, what are you doing with me? You little liar, you coaxed me into being your pillow last night and let you sleep well all night, but today you're throwing a tantrum at me! You little heartless thing, you really need me to coax you myself!"

Lan Qingwu pushed his shoulder and said, "You don't need to coax me. You said to confer a new appointment, and you didn't tell Ruo Ruo either. Your Majesty should go and coax your talented people. There's no need to be angry at Ruo Ruo!"

Emperor Shenwu said angrily, "Didn't I say I didn't touch her? How can you be so magnanimous?"

Lan Qingwu opened her mouth to say something, but was directly blocked by the Shenwu Emperor's lips. She was powerless to resist and could only stare at the Shenwu Emperor with her watery eyes. After a while, her body softened. The lingering and deep kiss made Lan Qingwu gradually gasp for breath.

Emperor Shenwu refused to give up, and the kiss gradually lingered on his collarbone...

"Brother Heng...Brother Heng..."

Lan Qingwu said anxiously: "It's still daytime..."

Emperor Shenwu didn't care, but when he remembered the purpose of his coming to Fengqi Palace, his phoenix eyes stared at Lan Qingwu again.

Lan Qingwu quickly assured her in a gentle voice, "Wei Ruo understands! I will definitely receive the imperial decree tomorrow! The woman will be enthroned. This is for Mother to see... right?"

Emperor Shenwu then stood up, but he immediately said, "There's no need for Li Xiang to announce the decree tomorrow. I've brought the imperial edict today and will leave it in Fengqi Palace. You, weakling, can go directly to Qianzheng Hall to express your gratitude tomorrow! That way, everyone in the six palaces will know tomorrow that the Empress's house arrest has been lifted!"

Lan Qingwu nodded. Emperor Shenwu didn't want to leave yet, so he hugged Lan Qingwu tenderly for a long time before leaving!