My husband married a concubine? I turned around and married the cold prince.

Chapter 242 Scapegoat

If I left the capital without permission and my father found out, he would at most scold me.

However, once it was said that he beat the son of King Dingyuan, the consequences would definitely be too troublesome.

He knew which choice to make.

"Shi Qiujie, you are so brave to leave the capital without my order!" The emperor glared at the man kneeling on the ground.

"I know my crime, please punish me, father." Prince Yong gritted his teeth and confessed his guilt directly.

Hearing Prince Yong's words, Qi Ting looked at him sympathetically.

Does Prince Yong have a bad memory?

He has already said that it was someone from Prince Yong's Mansion, but he did not say that Prince Yong did it himself. Why is he so eager to admit his mistake and ask for punishment?

"Your Highness, last night, you secretly dealt with a guard by your side. After investigation by our ministers, we have confirmed that the man was the one who hurt Wu Tiancheng."

Qi Ting stood behind Prince Yong and spoke softly.

As soon as these words were spoken, Prince Yong reacted instantly. He realized that he was too flustered just now and even forgot that Qi Ting had said that the people who took action were from Prince Yong's Mansion, not him!

Thinking of this, Prince Yong was secretly very annoyed.

He quickly realized that Qi Ting had even investigated how he dealt with a guard in the mansion.

However, the guard was executed because he discovered that the guard had betrayed him and was secretly working for King Cheng. He was so angry that he dealt with the man.

"This is simply impossible!" Prince Yong clenched his fists, knowing in his heart that he was being framed by someone.

Who on earth was it? He was so cautious that he even took into account the guards he had dealt with last night?

Could it be King Cheng?

Prince Yong closed his eyes. The physical evidence was irrefutable, but he had executed the witness yesterday. Now, even if he wanted to find evidence to prove his innocence, it would be very difficult!

"Father, please understand. I really have never done such a thing. I have almost no contact with Wu Tiancheng. How could I do such a thing? I have no motive to do it."

Prince Yong still held on to a glimmer of hope.

However, the emperor has already determined that it was Prince Yong who did it. He no longer believes Prince Yong's explanation and thinks that everything he says now is just quibbling.

"Tell me, what should we do about this matter?"

The emperor agreed to investigate the matter on behalf of Prince Dingyuan, but he never expected that the investigation would eventually lead to his own son.

It was precisely because of this that today, he only ordered Prince Yong to be called into the palace, but did not tell Prince Dingyuan about this matter.

Although the emperor was very dissatisfied with what Prince Yong did, after all, he was still his own son.

No matter how good his relationship with Prince Dingyuan was, he was still an outsider, and the emperor naturally knew how to choose.

Upon hearing the emperor's words, Prince Yong's eyes were filled with resentment.

But he also knew that the emperor had already determined that he was the one who did it.

"Please punish me, father." Prince Yong knocked his head on the ground and spoke in a hoarse voice.

The evidence for this matter is irrefutable, and he has to admit it even if he doesn't want to.

However, this matter will never be let go easily. He will definitely find out the real culprit behind the scenes and the person who beat Wu Tiancheng.

He must find this person, cut him into pieces, and throw the body into the mountains to feed the wolves!

"Prince Yong was not strict in managing his subordinates, which led to a disaster. He is punished to serve for one year and copy Buddhist scriptures for three months in Prince Yong's mansion to keep his mind calm and healthy."

"Thank you, father." Prince Yong gritted his teeth and accepted the order.

After Prince Yong left, Qi Ting looked at the emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, what is Prince Dingyuan's response?"

King Dingyuan knew that the Dragon Guards were investigating the matter and there was a result now, but how could he explain it specifically?

You can't just say that it was Prince Yong who did it, right?

"Just find a scapegoat in the capital. Doesn't Wu Tiancheng like women? It's not like he is incapable of competing with others for women."

The emperor hadn't finished speaking, but Qi Ting already knew what to do.

"I understand."

The emperor sent Qi Ting away in annoyance.

Soon, the incident of Wu Tiancheng being beaten was investigated clearly.

In order to show the emperor's sincerity, he sent Qi Ting to personally escort the "murderer" to Dingyuan Prince's Courtyard.

"I am honored to meet you, Your Majesty." Qi Ting bowed and saluted King Dingyuan.

"It turns out to be General Qi. Please don't be so polite." King Dingyuan naturally knew Qi Ting.

At the beginning, Qi Ting was always by the emperor's side. He was one of the emperor's most trusted people, and also one of the people he respected the most.

Prince Dingyuan had long known that the emperor had arranged for Qi Ting to personally investigate the matter, but he did not expect that he would now ask Qi Ting to bring the murderer here in person.

To a certain extent, Qi Ting represents the emperor.

Therefore, when Prince Dingyuan saw Qi Ting, he was both surprised and delighted, which meant that even though he had not served the emperor for many years, the emperor still valued him very much.

"It's just a small matter, but you've troubled General Qi to come here in person."

Prince Dingyuan made a gesture of invitation, indicating Qi Ting to sit down and talk.

Unexpectedly, Qi Ting just cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, I still have things to do. Thank you for your kindness."

Then he turned around and signaled the two people behind him to pull one person up.

"Your Highness, after my humble investigation over the past few days, I have finally determined that this person murdered the prince. He is the real murderer."

"Oh?" King Dingyuan put his hands behind his back, turned his head and looked at the man with a fierce look in his eyes.

"His name is Chen Cheng, and he is the son of the former Minister of Agriculture of the Ministry of Industry. A few years ago, he went to Yicheng, where he met a girl named Xiaoying.

Later, the prince also fell in love with Sakura, and the two of them had some unhappy quarrels because of this girl.

Therefore, he held a grudge, but he didn't dare to take action in Yicheng. This time, when he heard that the prince and the prince had returned to the capital, he took the opportunity to take action and injured the prince. "

Qi Ting's words were vague, but when King Dingyuan thought about his own son's character, he knew it was not just because he was unhappy.

However, no matter what, the murderer was caught, which put his mind at ease.

"Your Highness, there is also that jade pendant. After investigation, it was found to be the jade pendant of His Royal Highness Prince Yong. It was just lost inexplicably some time ago. Finally, it was confirmed that he stole the jade pendant of His Royal Highness Prince Yong and wanted to use it to frame His Royal Highness Prince Yong."

"So that's how it is. I understand." King Dingyuan nodded and then looked at Qi Ting.

"Thank you for your help, General Qi."

"This is all my duty. Now that the person has been sent and the matter has been investigated, I will take my leave."

"I will see General Qi off."

"I dare not trouble Your Highness." Qi Ting bowed, then left with his men.

Prince Dingyuan took two steps forward and watched Qi Ting leave. Only when Qi Ting's figure disappeared did he put away the smile on his face.

He turned around and glanced at Chen Cheng, his eyes full of sharpness and murderous intent.