Chapter 120 - 120 120 Mu Yan Learns the News

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Chapter 120: Chapter 120 Mu Yan Learns the News Chapter 120: Chapter 120 Mu Yan Learns the News Yet, Prince Yu grew up in the royal family; even if he is not as clever as Si Jun, he was brought up by Grand Preceptor Lu Zhong and others with meticulous care. How could he not have any manner of response! Prince Yu realized that now was not the time for anger. He immediately let go of Si Jun’s collar; before Emperor Xuanwu could lose his temper, he rapidly knelt down and admitted his wrongdoing: “Father Emperor, your son has never harbored any disloyalty towards you. Si Jun has wronged me thus, and in frustration, I behaved improperly before the court. I beg for punishment!” Prince Xian and Prince Qi made sure they hadn’t been mentioned by Si Jun and both breathed a sigh of relief simultaneously. The more intensely Si Jun and Prince Yu fought, the better for them. It would be most satisfying if both of them were implicated in a treason case. Upon hearing Si Jun’s words, Emperor Xuanwu’s head buzzed. The situation was developing in a direction he did not wish for. He glanced at Zhan Xinzhang, where the old man stood calmly and composed. It seemed that these matters had nothing to do with the Zhan Family at all. Moreover, with how things were progressing, it indeed seemed to stem from their son’s actions. It was as if Zhan Feng was merely a participant, not the mastermind. How could he then use this to pressure the Zhan Family! Emperor Xuanwu, suppressing his anger, composed himself and said to Si Jun: “Continue!” Si Jun’s eyes were resolute. With tears, he said: “Father Emperor, speaking of this matter torments me; from a young age, I had a deep bond with Prince Yu, which is why I never guarded my heart against him.” When Prince Yu heard Si Jun’s insincere words, he almost fainted from anger. He truly wanted to spit on Si Jun’s hypocritical and wicked face. But, when he raised his eyes to see Grand Preceptor Lu Zhong to the side, subtly shaking his head at him, he could only kneel quietly and listen to Si Jun’s following words. Si Jun continued: “Prince Yu threatened me, saying if I didn’t do as he asked, he would send someone to kill Father Emperor. I was surveilled by Prince Yu’s men and had no way to inform you. But I did have the eunuch Wang Xian send a message to you in the palace...” At these words, Si Jun’s tears fell, and Prince Yu, unable to contain himself, burst out: “You shameless wretch, I have never uttered such atrocious and traitorous words!” The air in the hall was cold; Emperor Xuanwu’s expression was icy to the extreme. He had never imagined Prince Yu to be such a person, his dearest son. His birth mother is the current Empress. Prince Yu is his legitimate eldest son! The future Crown Prince of the palace. Later on, wouldn’t the whole of Nanjin be his! However, since everything would be his, why would Prince Yu be in such a rush? Suspicion rose in Emperor Xuanwu’s heart. “That eunuch transmitted a message...” Emperor Xuanwu turned to Eunuch Li. Eunuch Li bowed and said, “Your Majesty, a few days ago, Wang Xian fell into a lake and was injured; he has been convalescing since, and he is still unconscious!” At the crucial moment, the eunuch Wang Xian who transmitted the message was injured and comatose, making the situation increasingly delicate. Emperor Xuanwu instantly became calm. Could Si Jun’s words really be trusted? Miss Zhan Lan looked at two birds outside the hall, fighting over a caterpillar on the tree. As she listened to the dialogue inside, she felt utter disgust for Si Jun. Not everyone was as calm as her because she understood Emperor Xuanwu; he would certainly not kill his beloved son Prince Yu merely over Si Jun’s few words. In her previous life, Si Jun did exactly this, and Prince Yu was only demoted and put under house arrest. Emperor Xuanwu never had him killed until his death. It was only on the eve of Si Jun’s ascension that Prince Yu was killed by Si Jun. As for Si Jun, if he could not produce corresponding evidence today, he was also not going to have an easy time. Miss Zhan Lan fixed her gaze on the two birds; one had eaten the caterpillar but ended up with an injured eye pecked by the resentful other bird. In the end, between the two birds, who won and who lost? Inside the hall, Emperor Xuanwu’s voice came with authority, “Si Jun, do you have any other evidence for what you’ve claimed?” Si Jun looked up and said: “I conveyed messages to Prince Yu through a cuju ball in his residence; inside that ball was a reply letter from Tuoba Hong. Maybe Prince Yu has already hidden it away or perhaps burned it!” He then glanced at Zhan Feng and said: “And why is Zhan Feng often playing cuju with Prince Yu? It’s because from the beginning, he has been Prince Yu’s man!” Prince Yu was greatly alarmed by Si Jun’s words, having finally understood why Si Jun had played to his preferences by bringing Zhan Feng to join him in playing Cuju. It turned out that the other party had been scheming all along. “You scoundrel!” “You shameless!” Prince Yu and Zhan Feng shouted in unison. Only now did the two of them realize that they had fallen into Si Jun’s trap. Si Jun shook his head in sorrow, “Father Emperor, look, they are of the same heart!” Prince Yu clenched his fists tightly. Zhan Feng bit down on his molars, both of them desperately wishing they could rush up and tear Si Jun apart with their bare hands. “Father Emperor, if you don’t believe it, have someone search Prince Yu’s Mansion!” Si Jun said with an expression of utter grief. Emperor Xuanwu’s eyes darkened slightly; he did not believe that Prince Yu would do such a thing. “Let the officials from the Xingtian Department go and investigate,” Emperor Xuanwu whispered to Eunuch Li, “Inform me of the investigation results at the earliest moment.” Eunuch Li immediately went to handle the matter. The entire Taiji Hall was eerily silent. Weariness was evident on Emperor Xuanwu’s face. Today’s events could not be dragged out; they had to be resolved today. “All my ministers, please take a seat!” Emperor Xuanwu raised his hand and said. “Thank you, Your Majesty!” Only Zhan Lan stood alone outside the door. But she was not anxious, nor did she feel tired. After all, Si Jun and Prince Yu were kneeling on the ground, daring not to move, and had to wait as well. Prince Yu clenched his molars tightly; right now, there was nothing he could do. He could only wait for the results to prove his innocence. A quarter of an hour later, Eunuch Li, Vermilion Bird, and the officials of the Xingtian Department set out from Prince Yu’s Mansion toward the imperial palace. At the same time, Mu Yan was drinking tea in the Xingtian Department and had also learned about the events that had taken place in the palace. As he listened to Yun He, one of Vermilion Bird’s subordinates, reporting to him, he poured hot water into his ink jade teapot. “Master, a few days ago, the Miss Zhan you had invited to the palace is also there. However, since she is a woman, His Majesty has allowed her to wait outside Taiji Palace and has not summoned her inside,” reported Yun He. Mu Yan’s brows furrowed upon hearing that Zhan Lan was in the palace. Why would that foolish woman go to such a place! Moreover, the gravity of the situation now involved a dispute over the Crown Prince’s position! Could she, a young woman, also be implicated in this matter? Mu Yan changed into court attire and said to Yun He, “Prepare to accompany me to the palace immediately!” “Yes, Master!” Yun He had seen Mu Yan quite composed, with no apparent intention of leaving previously; the Master had even refilled his own teapot with hot tea. Why had the Master become so agitated upon hearing about Miss Zhan? He suddenly recalled Vermilion Bird’s words; if it concerned news about Miss Zhan Lan, he must report it to the Master without delay. Perhaps he had gotten the order wrong. Furthermore, he noticed the Master’s serious expression, apparently quite worried about the young woman. The previous time he had brought Miss Zhan over, it seemed things were somewhat inhospitable. Yun He followed behind Mu Yan in confusion and anxiety. Along the way, Yun He lamented that it was no wonder Vermilion Bird was their leader. Yun He quickened his pace, silently cursing himself for not being sharp enough and lacking discernment. ... Vermilion Bird, led by Eunuch Li, headed toward Taiji Palace. Upon arriving at the entrance, he saw Zhan Lan and a line of eunuchs and palace maids standing together. Even though she hadn’t entered the hall, her demeanor was neither humble nor arrogant as she leisurely gazed at the leaves. Upon spotting him, Zhan Lan simply acknowledged him with a glance. Vermilion Bird was greatly startled; everyone else was seated inside the hall! Only Madam stood outside by herself. If the Master found out, he would likely explode!

Chapter 120 - 120 120 Mu Yan Learns the News

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