Chapter 158

But the woman's family refused, saying they didn't want money, only that young Master Wu be brought to justice and that justice be served for their daughter.

Young Master Wu's father, Lord Wu, held the rank of third grade official and was close to the powerful Prime Minister Shen. If this case hadn't become so sensational, it would probably have been hastily closed, and Young Master Wu would have been released from prison long ago.

In the capital, there are many纨绔 (spoiled brats) who abuse their family's power and do evil. This young master Wu abducted a woman, but the woman was so fierce that she smashed her head against the corner of a table and died.

Song Xuan's face was gloomy. He sneered, "Lord Xu must have become confused from being an official. He doesn't even remember the laws of this dynasty."

Wu Huan and Shen Zheng were very close.

Upon hearing this, Lord Xu was surprised and doubtful, but he still kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am foolish and ignorant."

According to the laws of this dynasty, that young master Wu deserves to be executed, which is why he came to inform His Majesty.

The execution of the eldest son of a high-ranking official involves too many factors and requires utmost caution.

“The emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people. Young Master Wu has already violated the law by forcibly taking a woman, not to mention that he has caused a death. If he is not executed, how can we explain this to the people?” Song Xuan’s dark eyes were cold and his words were full of malice.

Upon seeing this, Lord Xu repeatedly kowtowed and exclaimed, "Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."

Having said that, he rose tremblingly and fled the main hall as if escaping.

The power of an emperor is something that ordinary people find difficult to bear.

Seeing that Lord Xu had left in a sorry state, Jin Yi, who was inside the hall, had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Your Majesty, the carriage is ready and we can depart for Jiangnan at any time."

Song Xuan looked at Xiao Yanqing beside him and asked, "Would you like to come with me to Jiangnan?"

The incident in Jiangnan must be related to Shen Zheng. It's time to let Yan Qing see Shen Zheng's despicable face.

"Your subject obeys the decree," Xiao Yanqing bowed respectfully, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

He was only three years old, and he was very happy to hear that he could leave the palace.

Half an hour later, Song Xuan, along with Xiao Yanqing and Jin Yi, boarded a carriage. The carriage was very discreet and exited the palace through a side gate.

Xiazi did not accompany him this time; Song Xuan only brought a few bodyguards.

Watching the black carriage disappear into the distance, Xia Xiazi finally felt relieved. He rubbed his backside, which had just been punished yesterday, with his whisk.

Ever since His Majesty discovered that the Empress in the ice coffin was not the real person, he has become exceptionally cold and gloomy, and the entire palace seems to be shrouded in dark clouds. He serves His Majesty with trepidation, afraid of angering him.

Now that His Majesty has left the palace, he can breathe a sigh of relief, but he still dares not be negligent. He needs to personally investigate matters concerning the Empress during her lifetime, as this is an order personally given by His Majesty.

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No sooner had Song Xuan and his entourage left the palace than Shen Zheng hurriedly arrived at Yong'an Palace to request an audience. He looked anxious, as if something important had happened.

Xia Zi smiled and instructed, "Lord Shen, His Majesty has left the palace for Lin City. If it is a matter of court affairs, Lord Shen can discuss it with Lord Ye."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zheng's expression changed, and he hurriedly left.

Inside the Shen Mansion.

Shen Zheng looked anxious, and the steward standing beside him also looked worried.

The steward frowned and said, "We thought His Majesty had suddenly fallen ill these past few days and wouldn't be going to Lin City anymore. Who knew that His Majesty was dealing with Young Master Wu one minute and then heading to Lin City the next? Could it be that he discovered something..."

These two things, piled up together, make it hard not to be suspicious.

Song Xuan: The weather is cold and the ice is heavy!

Xiao Yanqing: The tadpoles are looking for their mother, boohoo...