Chapter 546 The Powerful Su Hanchu

Upon hearing this, beads of sweat broke out on Lord Zhou's forehead. He knew full well that if this matter were truly connected to the Crown Prince, it would be a devastating storm. He tried to maintain his composure, trying to find a way out.

"City Lord Su, this matter is of grave importance. The mere clue that an assassin entered the Crown Prince's residence does not guarantee that the Crown Prince was responsible. Furthermore, what City Lord Su said today has left me somewhat confused. What does it mean to destroy something if you can't obtain it?"

Su Hanchu sneered even more. She knew very well how to deal with these old-timers in the officialdom, but at the moment she was so angry that she didn't want to beat around the bush anymore.

"Master Zhou, since you don't understand, I will explain it to you more clearly. Your so-called Crown Prince, in the past, privately asked me to meet him in the name of the Crown Princess. He wanted to use the title of Crown Princess to welcome me into the Crown Prince's Mansion so that he could take over Baise City. I am not stupid, so I naturally understand that he is after the military power of Baise City. Now, Master Zhou, do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Lord Zhou's eyes flashed with shock. The fact that the Emperor wanted Bai Sechen to surrender was known to everyone in the court, but everyone was trying their best to persuade Jun Moye to surrender. "Your Highness, this is taking an unconventional approach!" However, this matter couldn't be brought to light, otherwise the Crown Prince of Tianyuan would be humiliated.

"City Lord Su, could there be any misunderstanding about this matter?"

Su Hanchu snorted coldly when he heard this.

"Huh? Lord Zhou, you and I are both smart people, why bother pretending to be stupid?"

Upon hearing this, Lord Zhou wanted to say something else to defend himself.

Su Hanchu's words came again.

"It's getting late today, and the gates of your Tianyuan Palace are already locked. I also have to take care of my frightened husband. So, let's do it tomorrow. Tomorrow I will personally go to the palace and ask your Tianyuan Emperor what kind of explanation we should give for the Crown Prince of Tianyuan sending assassins to kill us."

If this matter were to come to the attention of the emperor, he would probably be very upset and would be in a very awkward position.

"City Lord Su, why don't you give me some more time? I will definitely find out the truth and give you an explanation..."

Su Hanchu just spoke in a cold voice when he heard this.

"Cai Xing, please see Mr. Zhou off for me."

Upon hearing this, Caixing stepped forward, extended her hand, and made a gesture of invitation, but her tone was one that could not be refused.

"Master Zhou, I will see you off."

Seeing Su Hanchu's firm attitude, Lord Zhou had no choice but to leave.

"Then I'll take my leave first."

As soon as Lord Zhou left, Jun Moye sat up straight.

"As expected, Chuchu and I have always been in tune with each other."

Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu looked at Jun Moye and spoke.

"So, the assassin didn't actually enter the Prince's Mansion?"

Jun Moye nodded.

Qing Gu spoke from the side.

"I tracked him down all the way and nearly disappeared in a deserted house. I searched the house but couldn't find him. Then I flew up to the roof and checked the surroundings. I found the Prince's Mansion not far away."

Su Hanchu spoke upon hearing this.

"Well, he was near the Prince's Mansion, so it's not impossible that he disappeared in the Prince's Mansion. So we didn't wrongly accuse the Prince."

Jun Moye smiled when he saw her serious look.

"That's what the lady said."

In the palace.

Concubine De and the Emperor are having dinner.

Liang Ruxia was holding a pipa not far away from them, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised and a bright light flashing in her eyes.

Her snow-white skin complements the light pink lipstick, exuding a charming glow.

She plucked the strings gently, and the clear and pleasant sound echoed in the air, like the sound of nature.

As the strings of the piano vibrate again and again, her smile is like a flower blooming in spring, warm and sweet, making people intoxicated by it.

Emperor Tianyuan also had a smile on his face when he saw this.

"You actually have such a person in your palace?"

When Concubine De saw Emperor Tianyuan's expression, she knew that he was quite satisfied with this, and she spoke with a smile.

"This is a niece from my maternal family. I was bored in the palace, so I asked her to come in and talk to me. I'll have my mother take her back in a couple of days."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan glanced at Liang Ruxia who was playing the pipa.

"She is indeed a gentle and lovely child. No wonder you like her." There was a hint of admiration in his eyes.

Seeing this, Concubine De smiled and continued speaking.

"Speaking of which, Ruxia is also a pitiful child. Because her aunt is ill, she has been taking care of her and has never found a marriage. Now she is nineteen years old. My mother met her by chance and asked me to help her find a husband. However, I have been staying in Gyeongbokgung Palace and how can I help people find a marriage? How about Your Majesty, please look for a suitable imperial guard of the right age? It can be considered as a favor to her."

Upon hearing this, the emperor looked at Liang Ruxia and spoke.

"There are indeed guards of the right age in the palace, but she is your niece after all, so it would be a bit unfair for her to be a guard. Mainly, I don't want to embarrass you."

"Well, you can play the pipa quite well."

Liang Ruxia, who was standing by, also stopped playing, stood up, walked forward and bowed politely, lowered her head, her cheeks flushed with a bit of shyness, and spoke softly.

"Your Majesty, Aunt, Ruxia is sorry to show off her ugliness."

Defei spoke with a smile on her face.

"Don't be so reserved. The Emperor was just praising your pipa playing."

Liang Ruxia's face lit up with joy when she heard that, and she spoke in surprise.

"Really? Your Majesty really thinks Ruxia's pipa playing is beautiful?"

Seeing the surprise and playfulness on her face, Emperor Tianyuan smiled.

"What? Can I still frame you?"

Liang Ruxia was like a frightened little rabbit when she heard this, and she quickly knelt down and spoke.

"Ruxia doesn't dare. She just didn't expect to be praised by the emperor. No one has ever praised Ruxia before..."

Seeing her frightened look, Emperor Tianyuan spoke.

"Get up, I'm just teasing you, why are you so scared?"

Ruxia then stood up carefully.

"yes."

She raised her head and glanced at Emperor Tianyuan again, with a blush on her face, and quickly lowered her head again, looking shy and timid.

Emperor Tianyuan looked at her and spoke slowly.

"Ruxia, that's a good name. Your shy look seems to reflect the sunset in the sky."

Ruxia smiled shyly when she heard that.

Emperor Tianyuan glanced at Concubine De.

"Since you find the palace boring and you get along so well with Ruxia, why not keep Ruxia in the palace to keep you company?"