ials from the Ministry of Personnel, Liu Baichuan, were stopped at the gate, they had been trying to get in. Upon hearing this, he immediately chimed in and said: "Your Highness, we heard that the nin...Chapter 1209: Interrogation

"It's fine."

Li Chen stopped Zhao Rui and explained, "It's just a rip in the clothes. It didn't really hurt her body. It just looks more dangerous."

Zhao Rui, hearing this, stepped forward to take a closer look. Seeing that the torn part of the clothes revealed Li Chen's chest skin unharmed, she let out a deep sigh of relief.

"But just as she let out a breath of relief, Zhao Rui turned to the guards surrounding them and shouted fiercely, "You lot have so many people, yet you couldn't even protect the Prince You allowed him to be put in such a dangerous situation! What use are you! Each one of you deserves to die!"

Although Zhao Rui was only a concubine of the crown prince, she had always been in charge of the internal affairs of the East Palace.

Even after Princess Su Jinpa married into the East Palace, she never interfered with Zhao Rui's power. The Crown Prince even said publicly that the Crown Princess has the right to assist in managing the harem, so Zhao Rui's prestige among the guards remained very strong.

Right now, Zhao Rui let out a shout that caused all the guards to kneel.

"My humble self and the others failed to protect Your Highness, we beg for your punishment, along with that of the Crown Prince's Consort."

Zhao Rui's eyes were filled with killing intent, her anger blazing as she shouted: "Your Highness, a precious life like yours, how could you possibly be protected under the watch of you lot, useless sacks of rice and wine You deserve to be punished!"

"Today's on-duty guards, all have their salaries deducted for one month. After the shift change, they are not allowed to participate in the protection of His Highness again, and are all transferred to patrol outside the East Palace. Additional personnel will be selected from the Inner Guard to replace them."

Zhao Rui's punishment fell to the ground. Although the guards felt wronged, protecting the imperial family was their duty. In truth, if Li Chen had encountered any trouble today, everyone present, including themselves, would have been executed.

So faced with such punishment, they could only accept it helplessly.

"Alright, calm down. This palace is fine."

Li Chen waited until Zhao Rui finished speaking before he began to comfort her.

Before Zhao Rui issued orders, he could have stopped her as the Crown Prince, but it wasn't necessary.

Indeed, these guards were far too careless.

Moreover, Li Chen couldn't possibly have hurt Zhao Rui's face for their sake.

If Zhao Rui is penalized, and Li Chen tries to stop it, then who will take Zhao Rui's orders seriously in the future Her authority would be completely undermined.

Zhao Rui pursed her lips and said to Li Chen: "My lord, I'm just worried about you."

"It's no big deal."

Li Chen took Zhao Rui's hand and smiled, "Come, let's go into the palace."

In the Hundred Flowers Hall, Li Chen sat down and ordered someone to bring the palace maid up.

Looking at the palace maid who was being forcefully pressed to the ground before him, still glaring at him with resentment, Li Chen narrowed his eyes slightly.

After the assassination attempt, on his way to Baifang Hall, he kept thinking about who sent this palace maid.

The conclusion can be drawn by anyone.

Zhao Xuanji should be the prime suspect, but his possibility is the smallest.

Having faced each other so many times, Zhao Xuanji wouldn't be so reckless as to send a palace maid to assassinate him. The probability of success was simply too low.

Moreover, at this time, Zhao Xuanji was diligently consolidating the power of the Ministry of Rites, attempting to restore its former glory. It wouldn't make sense for him to engage in such a foolish act.

After excluding Zhao Xuanji, the possibilities for the remaining people or forces become much greater.

... Wenwang, King Ning, even Yelü Shenxuan, are all possible. ...

"Who sent you"

Li Chen said indifferently: “You can choose not to say, but this is your last chance. If you speak, I can give you a quick death. If you don't speak, I guarantee that after tasting the greatest pain in the world, you will be tormented endlessly, unable to live or die.”bility, they have never forgotten the teachings of their ancestors. All princes must uphold propriety, understand righteousness, be loyal and just."“There was a king named Zhao of the Great Qin Empire...