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He had a good relationship with Xie Jingxing and was considered Xie Jingxing’s best friend in Ming Qi. Because they grew up together, he definitely knew something others didn’t.
It was Su Mingfeng, the son of the Earl of Pingnan.
Princess Rong Xin immediately called the servant to send the invitation.
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It was approaching the end of the year.
The commoners were busy buying new year goods, and the streets were bustling with activity every day. Life was harmonious. Ordinary people could not imagine what was on the minds of people in high positions, just like how goshawks and sparrows were destined to see different things in the sky.
Ever since Emperor Wen Hui was shocked by the ambition Prince Rui revealed a few days ago, he became more and more interested in forming an alliance with the State of Qin. As Emperor Wen Hui showed more and more sincerity, Huangfu Hao was also tempted.
The government office in Ming Qi was at Huangfu Hao’s command. Even the Judicial Office had to listen to Huangfu Hao. No matter what the outcome of the investigation was, Emperor Wen Hui had given Huangfu Hao enough authority and respect. Until now, he still could not find out the cause of Princess Ming An’s death. Huangfu Hao thought that it was not that Ming Qi was deliberately covering things up. After all, he had seen the progress of the case with his own eyes. Perhaps Princess Ming An had offended a big shot at some point. Otherwise, why would there be no trace left at all?
In the end, what Prince Rui said to Emperor Wen Hui also reached Huangfu Hao’s ears. At the beginning, Huangfu Hao deliberately put on airs in an attempt to seek more benefits for the State of Qin. When he heard Prince Rui’s words, Huangfu Hao couldn’t sit still anymore.
If Prince Rui represented the Daliang Dynasty and really wanted the cities where Ming Qi produced ores, just as Emperor Wen Hui was worried, Ming Qi would be in danger. The State of Qin alone was not a match for the Daliang Dynasty. Moreover, after seizing Ming Qi’s military strength, weapons, and wealth, the Daliang Dynasty would only become more unstoppable. At that time, when the Daliang Dynasty came to deal with the State of Qin, the State of Qin would be helpless.
The purpose of the alliance between the State of Qin and Ming Qi was to counterbalance the Daliang Dynasty.
Huangfu Hao sent the news back to the State of Qin. Although the emperor of the State of Qin was also angry that he lost a princess in Ming Qi for nothing, a princess was really insignificant compared to the entire State of Qin. The emperor of the State of Qin only asked Huangfu Hao to ignore the matter of Princess Ming An’s death for the time being and to form an alliance with Ming Qi.
After receiving the news from the emperor of the State of Qin, Huangfu Hao had been visiting the palace more frequently these days, and the relationship between Emperor Wen Hui and Huangfu Hao had become much closer.
Emperor Wen Hui wanted to support the crown prince. Previously, he wanted to marry Shen Miao to the crown prince. Unexpectedly, Prince Rui suddenly revealed his ambition, so he had something more urge to deal with. Now that Huangfu Hao was here, he could let Huangfu Hao and the crown prince interact more and become friends.
Everything in this world was inextricably connected, but the connections were not at all obvious. Smart people were good at unraveling the connections and using them to their advantage.
At the Minister Counsellor’s mansion.
Shen Dongling was drinking tea.
It was an high-end tea that would cost a few hundred taels of silver for a small handful. She drank tea in a beautiful and graceful manner and was wearing a cotton jacket made of brocade from the south. She was very beautiful and charming. At a glance, one could tell that she was a rich young woman who lived a pampered life.
