Chapter 27: Li Chengze, the mastermind, and the miserable Crown Prince
As early as when Li Chengze went to Meiyun Tower to attend the poetry banquet, he was already prepared to deal with the prince.

Therefore, after leaving Meiyun Tower, he did not go back to the palace directly, but took Li Hongcheng to stroll on the street.

The purpose is to have evidence of an alibi.

Jia Xu took his men to kill Zhuo Ziling, and then fabricated evidence to frame him. After that, all they had to do was wait patiently.

However, what Li Chengze didn't expect was that they actually ran into Ye Ling'er while shopping. With this witness, it would be even better.

Everything that happened afterwards developed as they had expected.

About the discovery of the body by the Ministry of Justice, and then inviting Li Chengze to investigate, and what happened in the palace just now.

Li Chengze picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and then asked Jia Xu:
"Wenhe, do you think that Emperor Qing, that old scheming man, knows that the Crown Prince was framed?"

Jia Xu gently waved the white feather fan in his hand and nodded, "Your Majesty naturally knows."

"Anyone with a little bit of intelligence can see that the prince was framed in this case."

"But even so, the prince will still be punished because he cannot produce evidence to prove his innocence."

"On the contrary, all the evidence now points to him. Not only is he the murderer, but he is also trying to slander the master."

Li Chengze put down the teacup in his hand and said, "That's right, this is the scary thing about the open conspiracy. Although it's a bit inferior, as long as it works, it's fine."

At this time, Jia Xu added: "Even if His Majesty knew, he would still punish the prince, because this is also the effect he wants."

"If he wants to use the lord to train the prince, he must pretend not to know."

"Moreover, as long as the lord does not rebel or commit treasonous acts, His Majesty will turn a blind eye."

"In this way, my lord, you can rest assured when doing things in the future without any worries."

Li Chengze nodded and agreed with Jia Xu's statement.

It was also because of this that when he was writing poetry that day, he deliberately wrote two anti-poems.

Firstly, it was to disgust the prince and arouse his anger.

Secondly, it was to test Emperor Qing's bottom line and see how long he could endure.

Obviously, Emperor Qing's patience was beyond their expectations. In order to temper the prince's temper, he didn't care about these two ancient poems at all.

If this is the case, things will be much more interesting in the future.

Li Chengze smiled and said, "When this punishment is over, the prince's anger will definitely reach a higher level."

"When anger overwhelms people, they will want to fight back without any scruples, and they will definitely take risks."

“That’s when we want to see the most.”

Jia Xu nodded and said, "My lord, you are right. It is indeed so."

"I'm sure the prince will launch a counterattack in a few days."

Li Chengze smiled and said, "I was afraid he wouldn't come, so I've been waiting for him."

At this time, Jia Xu said again: "My lord, Jingwei just sent a message that she has successfully entered Northern Qi and is trying to contact the people behind Si Lili."

Li Chengze asked: "How many people went?"

Jia Xu replied: "In addition to Jingwei, there are two eighth-grade killers."

Li Chengze pondered for a moment and said, "Send the six sword slaves over to support Jingwei. Make sure she is safe."

Anyway, he now has the blessing of the Nine Yang Divine Art, and his life will not be in danger for the time being, so there is no point in keeping so many people.

Moreover, Northern Qi is a good place. I will definitely visit it when I have time in the future.

At this time, Li Chengze said again: "Remember, when they go to Northern Qi this time, they must value peace and avoid making enemies if possible."

"But." At this point, his face changed and he said coldly: "If they don't know how to appreciate it, then that's another matter. Kill them if you deserve it!"

Jia Xu immediately cupped his hands and said, "Understood."

Li Chengze waved his hand and said, "Okay, there's nothing for you to do here, go get busy."

"Yes." Jia Xu nodded in agreement and immediately turned and left.

After seeing Jia Xu leave, Li Chengze sat there and thought for a while. Now the speed of the Luowang assassins was much faster than he thought.

Now, not only the Imperial Palace has it, but also the Ministry of Justice. That is why, when I went to the Ministry of Justice before, I was not afraid even without bringing Xiang Yu and Li Cunxiao.

Because, at that time, there were already Luowang's death squads in the Ministry of Justice. As long as their lives were threatened, they would take action to protect them immediately.

However, once he has mastered the Nine Yang Divine Art, he won't have to be afraid anymore.

Thinking of this, Li Chengze returned to his bedroom and continued to practice.

……

East Palace, the prince's bedroom.

"what!"

"It hurts..."

Li Chengqian lay on the bed, wailing in pain, sweat breaking out on his face.

The originally white buttocks were now torn and bloody.

At this time, the palace maid who had just helped him apply medicine was so frightened that she dared not move.

Li Chengqian turned his head and glanced at the palace maid, and said, "Why are you still standing there? Continue to apply the medicine."

"You want to hurt me to death!"

The maid reacted and lowered her head hurriedly and said, "This slave deserves death, this slave deserves death."

"I will continue now."

Li Chengqian endured the pain from his buttocks and cursed in a low voice: "These damn guards are really cruel."

"Father told them to beat him up, and they really did. They didn't even pretend to do it. It hurt me so much."

"Even if I don't stop for three months, I won't be able to get out of bed."

"Damn you Jia Chi, you actually dared to betray me! If I catch you, I will definitely skin you alive!"

"Ouch..."

Just as Li Chengqian was wailing in pain, a figure appeared outside the bedroom door.

"Your Highness, I request to see you!"

Li Chengqian looked embarrassed and waved his hand, saying, "Come in."

With a creaky sound, the bedroom door that was originally tightly closed was suddenly opened, and a young man in black clothes walked in from outside.

The young man walked up to Li Chengqian and said, "Your Highness, I have something important to report."

Li Chengqian said disapprovingly: "What's the matter? Can't you see that I'm busy?"

The young man reached behind his waist, pulled out a black bag and immediately opened it.

When Li Chengqian looked into the black pocket, he was stunned for a moment.

"This...isn't this Jia Chi's head?"

Immediately afterwards, Li Chengqian's face changed and he laughed, "This damn eunuch, he dared to betray me, he should have his head chopped off."

"Very good, you did a great job this time."

However, the young man shook his head and said, "Your Highness, I didn't kill this man."

"Besides, he has been dead for almost three days."

"What!" Li Chengqian exclaimed, "Jia Chi has been dead for three days."

"Hey, that's not right."

"If he died three days ago, then who was the person I met today?"

"Could it be haunted?"

(End of this chapter)