Luoyang Li Family Courtyard.

In the evening, Li Qingtong's father hurried back from outside. He came to the living room, took a bowl of tea from the maid, took a bite, and cursed angrily on the table: "It's so unreasonable! He actually did such a robbery!!"

Li Qingtong walked in from the side door and happened to hear Li Yi's angrily scolding. She couldn't help asking: "Father, why did you get so angry? Could it be that something went wrong with our business?" Li Qingtong temporarily put aside the family business and stayed in Luoyang.

Li Yi shook his head, "No! Qingtong, do you know that something big happened in the business world recently!"

Li Qingtong took the teapot from the maid and poured a bowl of tea for her father, put down the teapot, sat down next to her, and asked with a smile: "What's the big deal?"

Li Yi said angrily: "Qingtong, you should know the old Hu family who has business dealings with us!" Li Qingtong nodded, "Of course I remember! Both father and son are doing business, they are very responsible businessmen, and they are very hard-working!"

"Qingtong, you never imagined it! The father and son were killed on the way to Northern Berry a few days ago!" Li Yi picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.

Li Qingtong was stunned, then frowned and said, "How could such a thing happen? Who did it?"

Li Yi shook his head, "It's not clear yet! The government is investigating! But it must be unrelated to several other merchants selling mountain goods! Commercial competition has turned into this kind of scene like a revenge killing in the world! It's really angering and worrying! Now the small chamber of commerce and merchants are in danger. If the government cannot handle it properly, I'm afraid the subsequent impact will be very unfavorable!"

Li Qingtong said in disbelief: "Brother Chen has issued a law long ago. Why do anyone dare to take the risk and try the law with his own hands?"

Li Yi sneered, "Those suspected businesses are basically all part of the four major chambers of commerce, and they are not relying on their close relationship with the royal family!"

"No! Sisters will never do such a thing!" Li Qingtong said firmly.

"Of course, the ladies don't! But others have the idea of ​​relying on others!" Li Yi mocked.

Li Qingtong asked with some concern: "Father, let's leave the business matters to others during this period!"

Li Yi smiled and said with a little pride: "Qingtong, you don't have to worry at all! Because of your relationship, no one will dare to get into trouble with our Liaozhou Chamber of Commerce!"

Li Qingtong blushed her cheeks.

"By the way, Qingtong, hasn't your matter been made clear yet?" Li Yi asked with concern.

Li Qingtong lowered her head and said shyly: "Brother is now worried about Sister Lin's affairs!"

Li Yi nodded and said empathetically: "This incident really makes people scratch their heads!"

"Qingtong, you should go to the palace to accompany His Majesty more during this period!" Li Yi reminded.

Li Qingtong nodded shyly and said with some melancholy: "I'm afraid it's not the turn of others to comfort him!"

Li Yi quickly explained: "Qingtong, which capable man is not surrounded by three wives and four concubines, let alone Your Majesty! In fact, Your Majesty is already pure and has few desires compared to other emperors! Not to mention the distance, just talk about the previous dynasty, and the harem is three thousand pink and beautiful!"

Li Qingtong smiled and said angrily: "Father, according to what you said, brother should have three thousand fans!"

Li Yi smiled, "I don't mean that! I think Your Majesty has no such intention!"

Li Qingtong stood up and said, "Father, I won't talk to you anymore! The time agreed with Sister Rui is coming soon!"

Li Yi nodded and smiled, "Go quickly! You can't let the Queen wait!"

Li Qingtong bowed to her father and left with her personal maid.

On June 3, Peter's eldest prince and third prince returned to Petersburg with their own personal troops. At this time, Petersburg was like a military fortress, and the garrison troops responsible for guarding the Petersburg area were fully prepared. The city gates, official roads, streets and alleys were full of soldiers wearing strong and stern sterns. The atmosphere was very solemn and tense. The people did not dare to stay on the street too much, but only saw figures walking hurriedly.

Kathryn left her father's bedroom and her face became much more relaxed than before.

As soon as Katharin returned to the bedroom, Xu Zheng, who was responsible for protecting Katharin, came to report: "Empress, Prime Minister Gogkins is waiting in the hall!"

Kathryn couldn't help frowning. Kathryn knew the other party's purpose, because during this period, Goggins had expressed the same meaning more than once, hoping that Kathryn would participate in the competition for the throne.

Kathryn came to the hall, and Xu Zheng followed closely behind.

"Princess!" Goggins stood up and saluted.

Katharine said calmly: "The old minister doesn't have to be too polite! I don't know what happened here?"

Gao Jins glanced at Xu Zheng behind Katharine.

Katharine said: "General Xu Zheng is the guard sent by my elder brother to me, and what the old minister said also requires the support of the elder brother! The old minister said it bluntly!"

When Gao Jins heard Katharine say this, he frowned, thought for a moment, and said seriously: "The old minister still said the same thing. I hope His Highness can inherit the throne! It is also easy to inherit His Majesty's ideal!"

Katharine said quietly: "I admire my uncle for his wholeheartedness in the country! But I have said a long time ago that I just want to accompany my father during this period, and then return to my elder brother to be a good wife! In addition, my father's condition has shown signs of improvement! Therefore, I shouldn't have talked to me about this matter!"

Gaokins looked at Catherine's eyes and saw only the resolute expression. He sighed, "Okay! Since His Highness the Princess has decided, the old minister will not say anything more!"

Goggins stood up, saluted Katharine, and left.

That night, just as Katharine was about to go to Peterkai's bedroom, Xu Zheng suddenly rushed in from outside and reported: "My lady, something big happened! I just got the news that His Majesty Peterkai was in vain!"

Katharine was stunned for a moment, then she felt dizzy. Fortunately, Lanni and Eve supported her in time. Katharine pushed Lanni away and Eve, and ran towards Peterkay's bedroom like crazy. Xu Zheng stopped Lanni and Eve who wanted to follow and reminded him: "You stay here!" Then he led more than 20 guards to chase him. Xu Zheng subconsciously felt that this time was unusual.

Katharine ran to Peter Cay's bedroom. At this time, the troops outside the bedroom were several times more powerful than they had not long ago, and the atmosphere was extraordinary.

Katharine was stopped by an officer at the door.

Katharine shouted angrily: "You dare to stop me! What are your intentions?"

The officer said firmly: "The queen has an order. Your Majesty is assassinated. No one can enter the bedroom! Otherwise, rebellion will be regarded as a lie!"

The angry Catherine pushed the officer away. Catherine has been keen on fighting since she was a child and is very strong. While walking in, she shouted: "I want to see, how do you kill me on the spot!"

There was a sound of silence, and the officer and dozens of guards around pulled out their waist knives. The officer said coldly: "Princess, don't force us!"

At this time, Xu Zheng and dozens of iron wall guards arrived and without hesitation drew out a horizontal sword to protect Katharine. The two sides formed a confrontation.

Just as the two sides confronted each other, Slan, as the queen, arrived. "What are you doing? How can you be so rude to the princess?" Slan shouted. Ross's guards quickly took back their weapons.

Seeing this, Xu Zheng and others also took back their weapons one after another.

Slan came to Katharine and said, "Princess, come with me! But your guard must stay!"

Katharine, who was anxious, nodded without hesitation.

"Empress!~~" Xu Zheng said anxiously.

Katharine turned around and ordered, "You guys go back first! There will be no problem!" Yu Luo, and followed Slan toward the bedroom.
Chapter completed!