The next day, when the sky was still dim, Zong Luo got up early.
Previously, he had been staying temporarily in Yuchun Palace without proper justification. After the Witch Sacrificial Ceremony, Yuchun Palace completely belonged to the Crown Prince. As for the things in the Third Prince’s Mansion in the Imperial City, they just needed to be moved to Yuchun Palace.
The things that should have been moved were moved, and the servants that should have been summoned were summoned. It could only be said that Emperor Yuan had already anticipated all of this today, and there was no need to worry about it anymore. Even the crown prince’s ceremonial robes prepared for the ceremony fit Zong Luo’s size perfectly.
Since Emperor Yuan had declared that there was no need for morning court, Zong Luo took the Qixing Longyuan, changed into a relatively refreshing outfit, and went to the plum blossom forest in the palace to practice swordsmanship.
During his sword practice, the main hall happened to be in morning court.
After he finished his invigorating sword practice, he returned to Yuchun Palace.
The palace maids had already prepared hot water and spices for bathing, as well as eye ointment for hot compresses, which could be used together during bathing. It was said to be a new medicine rushed out by the Imperial Medical Courtyard in the past two days.
“Pack this up.”
Zong Luo sheathed the Qixing Longyuan for the last time and solemnly handed it to the steward.
He had originally returned Zhanlu to Emperor Yuan, but he didn’t expect such a scene at the Witch Sacrifice Ceremony.
From now on, the Crown Prince could naturally only use Zhanlu, which was personally bestowed by the Emperor. As for the Qixing Longyuan, it naturally had to be properly sealed and placed on the Orchid Rack where Emperor Yuan originally placed Zhanlu.
Just as he had just decided on the whereabouts of the Qixing Longyuan, a palace attendant suddenly came to report. “Your Highness, there is a guest asking to see you.”
Unexpectedly, the visitor turned out to be Gongsun You.
Zong Luo raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Although he was now the Crown Prince, Gongsun You’s undercover plan had not ended. At least Zong Luo hadn’t thought about how to arrange him, and the other princes were indeed not honest, so it was good to have someone watching them.
But the several times Gongsun You came to find him, they were all secretly and quietly, never so blatantly asking to see him, let alone so early in the morning.
“What’s the matter?” Intuitively, Zong Luo felt that his Fourth Imperial Brother might have done something tricky again, which made the always cautious Gongsun You so eager.
“Lord.” After dismissing the servants, Gong Sunyou said, “The Fourth Prince rushed into the palace last night, saying that he had discovered a big secret, and he feared that something unusual might happen!”
At this point, Gongsun You was extremely regretful.
He wanted to go to the palace to report last night, but he had to avoid the time when he and the Fourth Prince entered the palace together, otherwise it would be easy to be caught. However, after he went out, he found that the Imperial City was under too strict martial law today, with patrolling guards everywhere. No one was allowed to go out without a taboo or important matters, let alone enter the palace. The imperial guards outside were like three layers inside and three layers outside, wrapping the palace like a cake, and they couldn’t take a step forward at all.
Originally, this news should have been delivered to the lord last night.
After all, if there was to be a palace change, one night was enough.
A big secret?
Zong Luo thought, I have too many secrets. “Did he specifically say what the secret is?”
Gongsun You shook his head. “The Fourth Prince only said that it would be enough to be stripped away if light, and death would be if severe. And his face was ecstatic, as if he had just learned the news. I asked the servants in the mansion, they all said that the Fourth Prince had just gotten up, had not met with other people, and did not know the source of the news for the time being.”
Zong Luo’s expression moved slightly.
Just woke up, combined with the two omissions that the Great Witch told him the day before yesterday, the final answer was simply in front of him, and there was no need to spend much thought.
Just at this time, an eunuch hurriedly came to Yuchun Palace. “Crown Prince, His Majesty summons you.”
“Okay, I’ll go at once.”
Zong Luo nodded, turned his head to Gongsun You and said, “Thank you for the reminder, it’s a very useful message, I will pay attention.”
Gongsun You had already got the answer from the lord’s expression.
Since the lord already knew what the secret was, then the next thing, he didn’t need to intervene, and he had no right to intervene.
This loyal and devoted fanatic bowed his head and retired.
The crown prince in gorgeous clothes stood on the spot for a while, watching Gongsun You’s retreating figure, then followed the eunuch and walked towards the direction of the main hall.
To be honest. Zong Luo didn’t want to stop this.
He even had a faint expectation in his heart, willing to push it himself when necessary.
Zong Chengsi hadn’t done any good deeds for so many years, if he could really do this, Zong Luo really had to thank this great benefactor with gongs and drums. (TL: beating gongs and drums- to celebrate. It also describes creating a lot of momentum and promoting public opinion)
Now the only thing to think about was how to find evidence of the Yu family swapping children.
Even if the blood was fused, there were definitely other ways to prove it. Maybe one could think about modern DNA testing methods, or there was no wall that didn’t leak, just in case–
With such a mentality, Zong Luo came to the main hall.
As expected, the atmosphere in the main hall was now particularly heavy.
It’s not just heavy, but murderous, with people kneeling on the ground and scattered objects.
However, before Zong Luo could have any expectations or other emotions about this scene, the emperor who was giving orders with a cold face turned his body. “You’re here.”
The others in the hall bowed their hands and saluted. “This minister sees the Crown Prince.”
Even after a day, Zong Luo was still not used to this title.
Because in his heart, regardless of whether he had the same blood as Yu Beizhou, he was not the biological son of Emperor Yuan.
Indeed, if one had to trace the roots, he was nothing more than a remnant soul after transmigrating inside the book, not only occupying the body of the Third Prince, but also occupying the prince’s position that should belong to others.
He was unworthy of this position, so he still called himself “I”, not “this Prince”.
He could only use these details to remind himself not to forget his original intention.
Before Zong Luo could say anything, Emperor Yuan took the initiative to reveal everything that happened last night.
“Zong Chengsi rebelled last night, and the evidence is conclusive.”
Zong Luo was stunned by this news.
