Chapter 2204 Turning Point

Guan Zhuo did not have a good impression of Hou Zhong, so when there were rumors that Hou Zhong was the real murderer who assassinated the eldest prince Zhao Xuan, Guan Zhuo also believed it, because Hou Zhong was a person who could do such a thing, and Guan Zhuo also believed that Hou Zhong had the motive to do so.

But as the news spread more and more, especially when Guan Zhuo heard that someone pushed the matter onto the second prince Zhao Ke, saying openly and secretly that Hou Zhong was instructed by the second prince Zhao Ke, Guan Zhuo's thoughts began to change.

You know, Guan Zhuo was in charge of detaining the second prince Zhao Ke, and Guan Zhuo knew very well that other people did not know the situation of the second prince Zhao Ke.

Guan Zhuo was very confident in his management, and he also believed that without his permission, the second prince Zhao Ke would not be able to get in touch with the outside world. He was very confident about this.

Therefore, when others pushed the matter onto Zhao Ke intentionally or unintentionally, Guan Zhuo did not believe it.

Until similar news came from the southern neighboring city, Guan Zhuo was more certain that someone was deliberately framing Zhao Ke. The person in the southern neighboring city was obviously cooperating with the person who spread the news to frame the second prince Zhao Ke. As for the motive, it was naturally to help the eldest prince Zhao Xuan. After all, Duan Wanming and Zhao Xuan were father-in-law and son-in-law.

It was precisely because of this change of mind that Guan Zhuo said so to Yuan Ji and Hou Yi.

After Guan Zhuo's explanation, Yuan Ji and Hou Yi also understood the strangeness, and they couldn't help but be overjoyed.

The attitudes of others may also be important, but it is obvious that Guan Zhuo's opinion is the most important. After all, the second prince is still in his hands. Whether the second prince can regain his freedom depends on Guan Zhuo's attitude.

After all, there is no one sitting on the throne now, and no one can control Guan Zhuo. As long as Guan Zhuo agrees, the second prince can be released from prison at any time.

"Minister Guan, you are wise!" Yuan Ji said hurriedly: "Since Minister Guan also believes that His Royal Highness the Second Prince was wronged in this matter, I wonder when His Royal Highness the Second Prince can be released?"

"Yes." Hou Yi also said: "Minister Guan has also seen that someone is deliberately trying to frame His Royal Highness the Second Prince. What is their purpose? It goes without saying. If such a despicable villain becomes the emperor of our Yanfeng Kingdom, it will be the misfortune of our entire Yanfeng Kingdom. As the Minister of Justice, I don't think I want our Yanfeng Kingdom to be destroyed by a despicable villain, right?"

Listening to Yuan Ji and Hou Yi's words, Guan Zhuo looked thoughtful.

It's not that he didn't understand these words. He also knew the intention behind these rumors, but releasing the Second Prince Zhao Ke would have a huge impact after all. Although he could let him go, he had to consider the impact behind this matter.

But what Yuan Ji and Hou Yi said also made sense.

Now, it is obvious that someone is targeting the second prince, or even framing him, and the second prince is the most suitable one to inherit the throne among the current princes, at least Guan Zhuo thinks so, so he can't just watch the second prince being ruined by those rumors.

He thought so not because of the second prince, nor because of Yuan Ji and Hou Yi, but for the sake of the entire Yanfeng Kingdom.

Thinking of this, Guan Zhuo said to Yuan Ji and Hou Yi: "I will interrogate Gu Lin again later. If there is no accident, I will release His Royal Highness the Second Prince tomorrow."

"Really? That's great!"

Yuan Ji and Hou Yi were ecstatic when they heard this.

Both of them have been in high positions for many years. It is said that they have long been able to remain calm in the face of praise and disgrace, and remain calm in the face of Mount Tai. But at this time, hearing Guan Zhuo's words, the two couldn't help showing ecstasy.

This can't be blamed on the two for not having a cunning mansion. It's really because this matter has a huge impact on them, and because they have been too frustrated during this period.

Whether the second prince is released from prison or in prison is a completely different situation.

I have never heard of any prince who can ascend the throne and become emperor in prison. Therefore, if he wants to ascend the throne and become emperor, the second prince must first be released from prison.

The reason why they are so passive during this period is precisely because the second prince is imprisoned, which makes them hesitant. At the same time, it also makes many officials in the court hesitant to join their camp. Even if there are some handles provided by Hou Zhong, as long as they are not fatal handles, it is difficult to shake those officials.

All this is because the second prince Zhao Ke is imprisoned in prison. Many people do not believe that the second prince can still turn the tables, especially when the third prince is making trouble outside with the will.

And now, Guan Zhuo finally agreed to release the second prince Zhao Ke. This is great news for Yuan Ji and others. Before, they became restless because of those rumors, and even desperate emotions were released at this moment.

As long as the second prince can be released from prison, they have not lost. Not only have they not lost, but they can also formally fight back.

Guan Zhuo's decision also indirectly determined the future fate of Yuan Ji and Hou Yi.

If the second prince cannot be released from prison, then their efforts to help the second prince fight for the throne will inevitably fail. When the new emperor ascends the throne, the two of them are destined to lose their current positions, and they may even lose their lives because of the new emperor's hatred.

If the second prince is released from prison, they can continue to help the second prince fight for the throne. The two are still very confident about this. After all, the first prince and the third prince have their own disadvantages. The second prince also had disadvantages before. His biggest disadvantage is that he was imprisoned and could not come out. Now, this biggest disadvantage is about to disappear. In comparison, he is closer to the throne than the first prince and the third prince.

"Of course!" Guan Zhuo nodded and said.

Since he had made the decision, Guan Zhuo would not change it easily. Moreover, he had already thought about releasing the second prince before, but the rumor incident made him more determined to do so.

Hearing Guan Zhuo's affirmative answer, Yuan Ji and Hou Yi were delighted and finally relieved.

Looking at Guan Zhuo in front of him, Yuan Ji suddenly thought of winning him over.

Guan Zhuo had always maintained a neutral attitude. His neutrality was not as unsteady as Zhou Yanfeng and Li Yang. Those two pretended to be neutral in order to gain more benefits. At the critical moment, they were all chasing benefits.

But Guan Zhuo was different. Guan Zhuo's neutrality was really neutral. He would not join any camp, nor would he "set up his own camp". He did not even want to participate in any court struggles. He only wanted to handle the case and deal with the things within his scope of accusation.

Naturally, there were people who wanted to win over Guan Zhuo before, but they were all rejected by Guan Zhuo. Yuan Ji also made efforts in this regard, but also failed.

But now, Yuan Ji felt that perhaps the time had come!