This emperor is too strong!

Chapter 43
As Shangguan Wan'er's soft and cold catkin pressed on the temple and Tianchong point, Xia Ao's slightly frowning brows slowly relaxed.

Feeling the delicate massage with just the right strength, and smelling the subtle, fresh and elegant gardenia fragrance, Xia Ao let out a comfortable breath.

"Go ahead."

"The prime minister's grandson He Xiuyuan is about to marry Wei Wei's beloved daughter Dongfang Yu."

Hearing this, Xia Ao's eyes suddenly opened.

"Is the news true or false? Also, is this the intention of the old emperor, or the wishes of the two families?"

"The news from Yuan Shuai can't be faked. But it shouldn't be the old emperor's gift of marriage, because the bad guys found Weiwei Dongfang Junsheng seems to be caught by the prime minister for something."

"So, my subordinates estimate that Dongfang Junsheng should have been forced. Wei Wei is in charge of guarding the palace city and the palace gates, and his position is very important. If the prime minister tied Dongfang Junsheng to the prince's chariot, it would be of great benefit to their power. It's not a small place."

After listening to Shangguan Wan'er's narration, Xia Ao frowned slightly.

"Weiwei's position has a lot to do with it. If the two of them get married successfully, it will not be a good thing for Gu."

"Oh, this can't be done, the prime minister and the prince can't be taken advantage of."

Shangguan Wan'er secretly rolled her eyes, and muttered softly: "It's really a pity, Your Highness, I'm afraid it's Dongfang Yu, who is known as the most beautiful woman in the imperial capital?"

Xia Ao's ears moved, and he grabbed Shangguan Wan'er's slender and fair left hand with a chuckle.

"What are you talking about, no matter how beautiful the oriental jade is, how can it compare to the head of the lonely family's Shangguan?"

"The so-called No. [-] beauty is probably just following what others say. If you really want to compare, Dongfang Yu may not be more beautiful than Liu Zhiyun and Shangguan Xuan, let alone you."

Shangguan Wan'er's cheeks were slightly red, and she let out a pee, but she was also a little flattered in her heart.

But before she could be beautiful for a while, Xia Ao's next sentence made her depressed for a while...

"However, since you can have such a reputation, you can think about it. Wouldn't it be a waste of money for such a beautiful woman not to enter the Gufu?"

"In this way, let Tiangang send people to keep an eye on the prime minister's mansion, and once the date of engagement is confirmed, report it immediately!"

"Hey, another good show is about to be staged..."

Looking at Xia Ao who was secretly smirking, Shangguan Wan'er curled her lips, skillfully drew her hand out, continued to massage the acupuncture points on Xia Ao's head, and at the same time said yes dryly.

After Xia Ao laughed for a while, his expression suddenly turned cold.

"How about Ji Mingcha?"

After talking about the business, Shangguan Wan'er immediately regained her composure.

"Go back to Your Highness, and we've found out everything. Ji Ming's old house is in the southern part of the imperial capital. There are more than 200 relatives, servants, and guards in his family. His father has passed away, and his mother is still alive. He has two sons and two daughters under his knees."

"In addition, he was selected by the general when he was serving in the frontier army and was taken by his side. He has been with the general for more than [-] years. Therefore, his loyalty to the general should be very strong."

Xia Ao nodded slightly, the expression in his eyes constantly changing.

He didn't let Ji Ming participate in the action that night, and he also created the illusion that he had been messing around in the Bibo Palace.

However, the words Xiao Hongyuan said today and the temptations he made clearly showed that Ji Ming probably noticed the movement of him leaving the mansion that night, and also reported to Xiao Hongyuan.

Naturally, Xia Ao couldn't tolerate this. If he couldn't really use it for himself, then Ji Ming's lifespan should also enter the countdown!

"Call him."

"Yes!"

Shangguan Wan'er responded, and left quickly.

After a cup of tea, Shangguan Wan'er walked in with Ji Ming.

"Meet Your Highness!"

Ji Ming cupped his fists and saluted with a respectful gesture.

Xia Ao's expression was indifferent, and his eyes were not friendly.

"Ji Ming, do you have any opinion on Gu?"

Ji Ming's expression was shocked, and he hurriedly knelt down on one knee, and said in panic: "Why did your Highness say such a thing? Even if this subordinate has eaten the heart of a bear, he will never dare to do so!"

"Don't dare? Heh, it sounds nice, so why did you report Gu's whereabouts to the general?"

Ji Ming's face changed slightly. After gritting his teeth, he said in a harsh voice, "Your Highness, this, this is..."

"what is this?"

Xia Ao asked coldly.

"This is the general's order, and the subordinates dare not disobey it. Moreover, the subordinates think that the general and His Highness have interests, so..."

Hearing this, the murderous intent in Xia Ao's heart dissipated a little, but the coldness in his eyes was much worse.

If Ji Ming dares to deny it, then there will be another scene...

"The order of the general, heh, I ask you alone, is it the general or the general?"

Ji Ming's eyelids twitched, but he didn't dare to hesitate.

"Of course His Highness is the big one!"

"Okay, then Gu will ask you again, are you now a member of the general or an orphan?"

Ji Ming's heart was shocked, he looked up at Xia Ao, and said bitterly: "It's... His Highness's person..."

"Okay, since you know that you are alone and that you are alone now, but you still disclose the whereabouts of Gu to the general, isn't this a betrayal of Gu? Isn't this just stealing from others? Hmm?"

Ji Ming's body softened, and there were beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"Your Highness, this subordinate... I know I was wrong, and I am willing to be punished by Your Highness, no matter what!"

"Oh? So, even if Gu kills you, do you agree?"

Xia Ao narrowed his eyes and sneered.

Ji Ming opened his mouth, and after a long silence, he nodded bitterly.

"The subordinates are to blame themselves, willing to admit..."

"Since that's the case, Chief Shangguan, give him a ride."

Xia Ao waved his hands in dismay.

"Yes!"

Shangguan Wan'er bowed her head and said yes, then she drew her sword and slashed straight at the back of Ji Ming's neck.

The moment the sword came out, Ji Ming's hairs stood on his head, and his body tensed up subconsciously.

But, very soon, Ji Ming let go of his guard again, and closed his eyes with ashes.

However, after a long while, the expected severe pain did not come. Ji Ming finally couldn't help but opened his eyes, and let go of the consciousness that had shrunk back into his mind.

At this time, Shangguan Wan'er had put her sword back into its sheath, and stood at a distance.

"Gu has a third question. If the general asks you again in the future, will you say it or not?"

"No, Your Highness is right. Although the General has shown great kindness to his subordinates, but his subordinates are now His Highness's people, and his subordinates can't eat inside and out!"

"Before this subordinate was as brainy as an elm, and he had never really recognized his identity, so he made a mistake. If His Highness is willing to give this subordinate another chance, this subordinate will never make similar mistakes again. From now on, only His Royal Highness will be loyal!"

Ji Ming spoke urgently, his eyes were sincere and calm.

"Okay, Gu will trust you once. If you live up to Gu's trust, you will not be the only one who will die. You should understand this..."

"Yes! Ming, thank Your Highness!"

Ji Ming's heart trembled, and suddenly he knelt down on his knees and kowtowed heavily.

"Okay, let's go down."

"Yes!"

After Ji Ming left, Shangguan Wan'er returned to Xia Ao's side.

"Your Highness, if this person is untrustworthy, he can be killed directly. Why give him another chance?"

Shaking his head, Xia Ao said with a light smile: "If you really want to kill him, you can't kill him now. There can be no problems with the general for the time being."

"Well, let's arrange it and try him out in a few days. If he leaks the secret, hand over his head and the whole story to the General's Mansion, and the matter will be settled."

"If not, that's naturally the best."

(End of this chapter)