Nine Princes Struggle for the Throne: The Mad Prince

Chapter 35 The Four Great Marquis Mansions of Zhennan, Zhendong, Zhenxi, and Zhenbei

Less than an hour.

Qi Ye then went to the study to report back to Qin Wu.

"Your Highness, the matter concerning the Princess Consort was caused by someone who approached the Hehuan Sect and offered them a generous reward. Some of them couldn't resist the temptation and, without informing their leader, made a move against the Princess Consort."

"That man's goal was to ruin the princess's reputation, to make her lose her chastity before marriage, so that she could not marry into our Divine Martial Royal Palace."

Under Qi Ye and his men's horrific torture methods.

The people from the Hehuan Sect didn't even last an hour before they revealed the whole situation clearly.

They even confessed to everything they had done before.

They're a bunch of spineless cowards.

"Do you know who contacted them?"

Qin Wu put down the official document in his hand.

He originally thought these were just people who were audacious, but he never expected that someone had ordered them to take action.

Originally, he only wanted to torture these people and then kill them to avenge Jiang Pingle.

It now seems that this matter is not simple.

"No, they don't know who the other party is either, but according to their account, they should be secret guards, but they don't know whose secret guards they are."

Qi Ye shook his head.

Many powerful families keep secret guards.

It's extremely difficult to find out.

"They are cautious enough. Have someone continue the investigation, and also summon Jiang Pingwu to me."

Qin Wu sneered.

It seems the other party doesn't want people to know who they are.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent secret guards to contact the Hehuan Sect.

Moreover, the people from the Hehuan Sect are idiots; they don't even know who these people are, yet they dare to accept employment so casually.

Qin Wu didn't know how to describe them.

However, Qin Wu didn't care about any of that.

Half an hour later.

There was a knock on Qin Wu's study.

"Come in."

Qin Wu's voice came from the study.

"Meet the prince."

The visitor was none other than Jiang Pingwu, the heir of the Marquis of Zhennan.

"Please sit down. I'm sure you've also received news about the Hehuan Sect."

"However, this time they didn't act on a whim; they were instructed by someone."

"Have you offended anyone recently? Someone is trying to ruin Ping Le's reputation."

Qin Wu gestured for Jiang Pingwu to sit down.

Only then did he tell Jiang Pingwu what he knew.

Upon hearing Qin Wu's words, Jiang Pingwu fell into deep thought.

Their Zhennan Marquisate, which held significant military power, had always been a target of attacks from those civil officials.

Therefore, the Zhennan Marquis's Mansion has always kept a low profile.

To avoid giving those civil officials any ammunition against him.

I didn't offend anyone at all.

Especially after Qin Wu's welcoming banquet last time.

After Jiang Pingle was tricked by the Prince of Qi, they rarely even left the mansion, let alone offend anyone.

He had no idea who would want to harm his sister.

They still resorted to such insidious methods.

"It seems you can't believe it. If someone hasn't offended anyone, who would be so ruthless?"

Qin Wu looked at Jiang Pingwu, who was deep in thought, and knew that Jiang Pingwu probably didn't have anyone to suspect either.

"Yes, Your Highness, our Four Garrison Marquis's Mansion holds military power and has always been a force to be reckoned with by the civil officials in the court. Countless people are watching us."

"Therefore, we are very careful and low-key in our actions. As long as no one provokes us, we will never offend anyone."

Jiang Pingwu said.

The so-called Four Marquis Mansions are the Marquis Mansion of the South, the Marquis Mansion of the North, the Marquis Mansion of the East, and the Marquis Mansion of the West.

Because of the issue of military power, the four major marquis families have always been closely connected and helped each other.

Otherwise, they would have been defeated one by one long ago.

It is because they have always kept a low profile that they have been able to maintain their prosperity for so long.

Even though the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion has lost its military power, they have not given up on it.

Most importantly, the ancestors of the four great marquis families were sworn brothers who fought side by side on the battlefield and shared life and death.

"It seems someone is watching you. Be careful in the future."

Qin Wu had a guess in his mind.

This was probably the work of one of his imperial brothers.

They wanted to sabotage the Zhennan Marquis's marriage alliance with him.

"Yes, I understand."

Jiang Pingwu was a smart man and immediately understood Qin Wu's meaning.

He had his own guesses.

This time it's probably another battle for survival, because someone doesn't want them to marry into the Divine Martial Royal Palace.

"Yes, I understand. Send a message to the other three major marquisates and tell them to be careful as well. Of course, if anyone attacks you, don't worry, you have me behind you."

"As long as it's not rebellion or treason, I will guarantee your safety."

Qin Wu gave further instructions.

The Marquis of Zhennan's mansion escaped this calamity, but his imperial brothers will likely be unwilling to accept it.

There will likely be other actions to follow.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I have already contacted my father, and he will secretly send people back in the next few days to strengthen the defenses of the Marquis's residence."

“I also personally contacted people from the other three major marquisates, and they will also be on guard.”

After they were ambushed, Jiang Pingwu secretly located the heads of the other three marquisates in the capital.

The four of them have already discussed their strategy.

Because the Zhennan Marquis's Mansion was the strongest in this generation, this generation was dominated by the Zhennan Marquis's Mansion.

After learning that the Zhennan Marquisate had chosen Qin Wu, the three major marquisates also made their decisions.

It can be said that the four Marquisates now support Qin Wu.

Of course, the former Zhenbei Marquis's mansion is an exception, but now that the title of Zhenbei Marquis is in Qin Wu's hands, they will not object.

"Yes, it's good that you're all prepared."

"I'm leaving Ping Le to you. I will seek justice for her during this time."

Seeing that Jiang Pingwu had already made preparations, Qin Wu didn't say anything more.

However, he was going to give his older brothers a good talking-to.

Tell them not to reach so far.

"Thank you, Your Highness. Ping Le is my sister, and I will take good care of her."

"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now."

After thanking him, Jiang Pingwu took his leave.

He was also very glad that he hadn't chosen the wrong person. With the protection of the Divine Martial King, they could finally avoid a power struggle.

The Marquis's biggest crisis has been averted.