Hearing this, several princes felt a little embarrassed.

When they went to provide disaster relief in previous years, they always felt that repairing the river embankments was too time-consuming and labor-intensive, so they always repaired the broken parts of the embankments and would never interfere in other places.

Murong Xuan's words were a slap in their faces.

Emperor You'an's eyes of praise fell on Murong Xuan: "Xuan'er did a good job, eliminating the root of the problem, I am very pleased!"

The faces of several princes became even uglier.

Concubine Qi said, "Your Majesty, our Yao'er is also very good! A few days ago, he was hunting in Nanyuan and hunted a white tiger. He said he would give the tiger skin to Your Majesty. He is very virtuous and filial!"

Concubine Fang also spoke hastily: "Yes, Your Majesty, the eldest prince is very good."

As she spoke, she secretly winked at the Second Prince Murong Rui.

Murong Rui looked at her timidly and lowered his head, as if he didn't dare to speak in such an occasion.

Emperor You'an did not notice these little movements, and laughed loudly: "All good, all good! I am very happy to have these good sons!"

Concubine Qi felt that she had suppressed the Crown Prince's arrogance for King Yao, and was finally satisfied. She glanced at Murong Xuan complacently and snorted.

Murong Xuan curled the corners of his lips slightly. This kind of situation had happened before since he returned to the palace. In the past, he just felt that the time was not right and that a little impatience would ruin a big plan.

But now, he felt it was time.

The charming face looked even more kind and gentle. He sighed softly, "Father, it is well known that my brother, Prince Yao, is a man of outstanding virtue. But during my trip to Jiangnan, I met a few daring people who dared to associate with my brother! Father, you have to make a decision for my brother!"

As soon as the words fell, the faces of everyone in the hall became more colorful.

King Yao frowned, his eyes filled with violence. He hadn't figured out how to deal with those things yet... Could it be that the Crown Prince couldn't wait any longer?

Murong Xuan blinked, his expression sad: "Father, I have encountered many setbacks on my way south. First, the relief grain in Zhuozhou was fake, and then I was assassinated by bandits in Jeju. When I arrived in Suzhou, Mr. Tan was a good person, but there were those daring people who dared to poison the well..."

"...The most indescribable thing happened in Hangzhou.

First, I found out about the bribery of ministers by prostitutes in brothels, and then I ran into the prefect Cheng Su secretly selling opium. When I pressed him, that bastard surnamed Cheng even randomly implicated my brother, the Emperor Yao, which really shocked me..."

The hostility in King Yao's eyes grew even stronger, and he knew that he had to clear himself of this matter no matter what!

He immediately denied it: "It's not me!"

Concubine Qi saw that the situation was not right and hurriedly spoke out to stop him: "Prince, today is a family banquet! The emperor is welcoming you, but you are here saying these deliberate words to frame you. Where do you put your father's love?"

"Royal Concubine!" Emperor You'an narrowed his eyes and shouted coldly.

No matter what, the prince is still the crown prince, and not everyone can scold him.

Concubine Qi was so frightened that her eyes suddenly turned red, "Your Majesty..."

"The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs, sister Noble Concubine, no matter how much you feel about His Royal Highness Prince Yao, you should just stay away at this moment." Seeing the trouble coming up, Concubine Liang covered her mouth and chuckled. In a good mood, she took the Sixth Princess in her arms, stood up, bowed, and left the hall.

Concubine Qi was on the verge of tears, but Emperor You'an didn't show any sign of softening his heart. So he gave up trying to persuade her and slowly stood up and left.

Concubine Fang also stood up in a hurry, and ran quickly behind him. She had been kneeling for so long that even her steps were a little unsteady.

Emperor You'an narrowed his eyes and glanced at the Second and Fourth Princes: "You two should get out too."

"Yes."

In just a few words, a welcoming banquet turned into a court again.

Emperor You'an looked cold, and questioned King Yao with a squinting look: "Did you do it?"

Murong Yao's eyes were stubborn and hurt, and he pursed his lips tightly. His father suspected him just because of Murong Xuan's one-sided statement?

Does the Emperor value Murong Xuan, the legitimate son of the Empress, so much?

But even though he was resentful, he was not stupid, and he quickly defended himself, "Father, it was not me! I have never even met Cheng Su, how could I have done such a thing?!"

Murong Xuan sighed and said, "Yes, Brother Yao would definitely not do such unscrupulous and beastly things...but Lord Cheng said he had seen a secret letter from Brother Yao."

As he spoke, he pulled out a few letters from his sleeves: "Father, please take a look. Is this my brother King Yao's handwriting or was it imitated by someone else?"

Prince Yao's face turned pale and blue, his eyes were filled with hostility. What a prince! He secretly investigated him and scolded him to his face... I really underestimated him in the past.

Murong Xuan pretended not to understand his expression and comforted him, "Don't worry, my royal brother. With our father here, we will definitely clear your name."

King Yao: “…”

He is so good at pretending!

Eunuch Shi took the letter from Murong Xuan with trepidation, feeling as if he was holding King Yao's life in his hands.

Emperor You'an took the letter and read only a few lines before he could not help but angrily said, "It's this Gu family again!"

He trembled the letter in his hand and frowned at King Yao: "Are you also like that bastard Qi Xun, who was bewitched by this brothel girl?"

King Yao frowned subconsciously: "Father, please understand! I didn't do that. She is a prostitute...I find her dirty!"

Emperor You'an sneered, "This letter is stamped with your Murong Yao's private seal! It clearly states in black and white that Cheng Su should listen to Gu's instructions. If you are not attracted to her, then tell me why you are so obsessed with her."

Things have come to this point, and King Yao can't explain it clearly with just his mouth.

But he still had to force himself to excuse himself: "Father! Private seals can be forged, and handwriting can be traced. Maybe it was this Gu who deliberately deceived people in the name of your son. Who knows! Your son is innocent!"

Emperor You'an threw the letter in his face and said, "Are you trying to fool me with this?"

Prince Yao's face turned pale, and Murong Xuan put on a look of concern for him at the right time: "It seems that we need to find Gu and ask her to explain herself. Otherwise, it will be difficult to clear Prince Yao of all charges with Lord Cheng's accusation!"

Even if she was cleared of all charges, Gu Zhilan, a prostitute who dared to disrupt the government, would have no way to survive.

"Did you hear that? Go find her!" Emperor You'an slammed the table. Although he had a smile on his face, his tone was extremely irritable: "Murong Yao, go and find her for me! Alive, alive! I want to hear her from her own mouth!"

"Yes! Yes!" King Yao was so frightened that his legs went limp and he fell to his knees with a thump. He had never seen his father like this before.

This emperor is so harsh and suspicious that he can decide life and death at the drop of a hat.

Rather, his father.

After he realized what was happening, he immediately struggled to run out of the hall in fear.

Murong Xuan coughed twice more and saluted slowly: "Father, I will take my leave now."

Emperor You'an looked at him deeply.

He also started as the crown prince and worked his way up to the pinnacle of imperial power step by step. What kind of conspiracies and plots had he not seen?

How could he not understand Murong Xuan's little thoughts.

But strangely, he was not angry. Instead, it aroused a vague appreciation and expectation in his heart.

Now he just felt like he was getting to know his son Murong Xuan all over again, and said slowly: "Go, take care of yourself."

Murong Xuan walked out of Funing Palace and was greeted by a sharp autumn wind.

He closed his eyes and felt the murderous aura coming towards him. At first, it lifted his clothes and hair violently, but gradually it dissipated. He remained standing.

When he reached the palace gate, King Yao suddenly rushed out from the side, looking at him hatefully, with violence and murderous intent in his eyes, not concealing it at all, or perhaps he simply didn't know how to conceal it.

Murong Xuan let him look at him, unmoved, and asked with a smile, "Brother Yao Wang seems very angry?"

In the imperial city, many eyes watched, but King Yao did not do anything out of line. In the end, he just said in hatred: "You are fine!"

Murong Xuan's expression remained gentle throughout the whole process: "Your Majesty, I am so kind. I will remember my father's teachings and always be friendly and respectful to my brothers."

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like