Chapter 2223 Release Zhao Ke

"I can't do anything about His Highness's affairs," Guanzhuo said calmly.

Guanzhuo was not surprised by Hou Yi's words and had already thought of his answer.

"Guan Shangshu is the Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, how can he be powerless about this matter?" Yuan Ji said.

"You have also seen what happened just now." Guanzhuo said: "It's not that I don't want to let His Highness go, but they don't agree and I have no choice."

"They all disagree, that's their business." Yuanji said: "As long as Guan Shangshu is willing, there is no need to consider their opinions."

Guanzhuo's brows twitched slightly, he looked at Yuan Ji and Hou Yi, and said, "Do you want me to insist on releasing the Second Highness regardless of other people's opinions?"

Yuan Ji and Hou Yi nodded.

"This is not possible!" Guanzhuo flatly refused: "When we established the seven-member group, we said that all matters in the court and central government must be discussed and decided by the seven-member group. If the matter of releasing His Highness the Second Highness was not discussed, I can still make the final decision, but now that it has been discussed and the result has been reached, I can only deal with it according to the result of the discussion. "

"Why is Shangshu Guan so rigid?" Yuan Ji said: "You should understand that His Highness the Second Highness is definitely not the murderer of the late emperor. You should also understand why His Highness the Third Highness and Shangshu Zhou are opposed. They have ulterior motives! They want to shake us. The foundation of Yanfeng Kingdom!”

Guanzhuo's brows moved slightly, but he didn't say anything.

He really didn't believe that Zhao Ke poisoned the late emperor, and he could understand why Zhao Lun, Zhou Yanfeng and others would oppose it, but he was helpless about this. Even if he knew this, he could not change anything.

"Guan Shangshu, to put it bluntly, the Third Highness has completely forgotten the interests of the imperial court. They only care about themselves now!" Yuan Ji continued: "Now, our Yanfeng Kingdom needs a new emperor, and it is best for this new emperor to be Only in this way can people like His Highness stabilize the situation and prevent people from other countries from spying on us. "

"What does Yuan Shangshu mean by this?"

"Guan Shangshu, tell me why the Tianji Kingdom suddenly released the Seventh Princess?" Yuanji asked.

"Because of what?"

"Because they no longer want to marry us, because they want to annex our Yanfeng Kingdom with Shuiyue Kingdom. This is more beneficial and simpler than marriage!" Yuanji said.

Afterwards, Yuan Ji recounted the speculations he and Hou Yi had made on the road.

Guanzhuo's face was a little solemn. After listening to Yuanji's analysis, he quite agreed with it.

Whether it is the Tianji Kingdom or the Shuiyue Kingdom, they have been spying on their Yanfeng Kingdom. Guanzhuo knows this very well. This spying has been going on for a long time. It has been like this since the late emperor was still alive. This is mainly because their Yanfeng Kingdom These years of weakness have given Tianji Kingdom and Shuiyue Kingdom opportunities.

But now, the former emperor has passed away, and the candidate for the new emperor has not yet been determined. How could Tianji Kingdom and Shuiyue Kingdom miss such a good opportunity? These two countries may have already been making preparations.

The Tianji Kingdom took the initiative to withdraw Zhao Qi, mostly to clear the relationship with their Yanfeng Kingdom, so that they could take action directly, and even form an alliance with the Shuiyue Kingdom again.

"Guan Shangshu!" Yuan Ji said in a deep voice: "Our Yanfeng Kingdom has reached the point of life and death! If we can't elect a new emperor, I'm afraid the country will really perish!"

Yuanji was speaking harshly, but it was not completely impossible. After all, with the current strength of Yanfeng Kingdom, it would be difficult for them to resist Tianji Kingdom and Shuiyue Kingdom. In addition, they are now If the late emperor has not yet been determined, it will be even more troublesome.

"Yes, Master Guan." Hou Yi also said: "We can't wait any longer, and we can't hesitate any longer. We must determine the candidate for the new emperor as soon as possible, otherwise, our Yanfeng Kingdom will be really in danger."

Guan Zhuo did not speak, but lowered his head and thought. Yuan Ji and Hou Yi did not say anything more. They had already said what needed to be said. I believe Guan Zhuo also understood that at this time, Guan Zhuo could only let Guan Zhuo Zhuo thought about it by himself, and it was useless for them to urge him. Only when Guan Zhuo figured it out would he release His Highness, otherwise, everything would be in vain.

The carriage seemed very quiet, except for the breathing of the three people.

After an unknown amount of time, Guan Zhuo suddenly raised his head and said loudly: "Don't go back to the Yamen, go to Xingjingyuan!"

"Yes, sir." The coachman's voice came from outside the carriage.

"His Second Highness is being held there." Guanzhuo looked at Yuan Ji and Hou Yi and said, "What you said is right. We really can't hesitate any more at this time. I am willing to take the risk of releasing His Highness. I am not afraid of any charges or infamy. Now, only His Highness can lead us out of this predicament if he ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor."

Yuan Ji and Hou Yi both looked happy when they heard this. Yuan Ji quickly said: "Guan Shangshu understands justice so well, how can he let you face it alone? From now on, as long as someone dares to criticize you for this matter, I will Always on your side and supporting you!”

"And me!" Hou Yi also said: "Guan Shangshu, you will not regret your decision now. You are the great hero of our Yanfeng Kingdom!"

"I don't care whether you are a hero or not." Guanzhuo said, "I just hope that our Yanfeng Nation can survive this crisis safely."

Yes, it is a crisis!

Whether it is Guan Zhuo, Yuan Ji, or Hou Yi, they all see the danger that their Yanfeng Kingdom is facing now. Of course, Zhou Yanfeng and others may also see it, but they all respond differently.

Now, Guan Zhuo is willing to release Zhao Ke under pressure, and he is ready to bear the infamy and even the crime, but for the sake of the overall situation, he doesn't care about these, even if he loses his official position because of this, he doesn't care.

Not long after, the carriage arrived at Xingjing Garden, and Yuan Ji and Hou Yi met the second prince Zhao Ke again after many days.

At the beginning, in order to avoid affecting his handling of the case, Guan Zhuo did not put the second prince Zhao Ke in an ordinary prison, but found a separate courtyard to guard him alone. Of course, this also meant to protect the second prince. No one knew what would happen at this sensitive moment.

"Guan Shangshu, can I leave?" Zhao Ke asked Guan Zhuo.

Guan Zhuo nodded and said, "During this period, the second prince has suffered."

"It's okay." Zhao Ke waved his hand and said, "Then, have you found the murderer who poisoned my father?"

"Not yet." Guan Zhuo said, "I will continue to investigate this matter and will definitely make the truth of this matter clear!"

Zhao Ke nodded and said nothing more.

He also wanted to find out who poisoned the old emperor. This was not only to give an explanation to the late emperor, but also to give an explanation to himself. He couldn't let himself spend so many days in "jail" in vain.