Seeing that there was no hope of getting the storybook back, Emperor Yanwu could only look at the few people still kneeling with a dark and gloomy face.

Emperor Yanwu looked at the people kneeling on the ground, and especially when his gaze fell on Mo Yunzhao, who stood tall and slender like a proud bamboo, he felt a throbbing pain in his temples.

"Mo Yunzhao, what exactly do you want?"

Why are you getting close to his son?

She would come to the palace to cause trouble every few days, and no one could stop her, because she was the new city lord of Moyang City.

Twenty years ago, Mo Yunzhao's parents helped him, an unfavored prince, ascend the throne, thus contributing to the rise of the new emperor.

When it came time to reward meritorious service, Mo Yunzhao's mother only wanted Moyang City, which had not yet been renamed, and which was not affiliated with Xuan Tang Kingdom or any other country.

But as long as the Mo family exists, the Ling family's royal dynasty will remain.

Emperor Wu naturally agreed.

From then on, the successive city lords of Moyang City could sit on equal footing with the emperor.

Before Mo Yunzhao could speak, Ling Yongqing hurriedly cupped his hands in reply.

"Father, yesterday Mo Yunlan came to visit me at the manor, but last night I unintentionally caught her in adultery. Considering our engagement, I sent her back to Moyang City. However, the city lord said that I had someone impersonate Mo Yunlan. I am indignant and have come to seek justice from you, Father."

Mo Yunlan cried and said, "Your Majesty, I went to ask the First Prince for a top-grade healing pill for A Zhao, but thieves broke in and forcibly... I beg Your Majesty to do justice."

Ling Yongqing said coldly, "I don't have any top-grade repair pills. Even if I'm going to lie, I should at least make a draft first."

Mo Yunzhao glanced sideways and, seeing that Ling Jingyu remained silent, said calmly, "My elder sister did not go to the First Prince to ask for any healing pills."

The two immediately started arguing.

Emperor Yanwu looked at the kneeling woman, who was clearly Mo Yunlan.

He slammed his fist on the table in anger, “Shut up, I will make my own decision.”

Ling Yongqing and Mo Yunlan immediately fell silent.

Emperor Yanwu looked at Mo Yunzhao and said, "I see that she is Mo Yunlan. Why do you say she isn't?"

Mo Yunzhao remained indifferent. "She is not my elder sister."

Emperor Yanwu's expression changed slightly, and he almost said: You are blind, but I am not.

He could see clearly that the person kneeling below was Mo Yunlan!

Ling Yongqing cupped his hands again, "Father, Mo Yunzhao insists that she is not Mo Yunlan. Based on her deep affection for me, I suspect that she wants to kill me to silence me and steal my sister's husband. Therefore, I made a bet with her."

Emperor Yanwu looked at his useless eldest son, slightly twitched the corner of his mouth, and quickly stroked his beard to cover it up.

"What are you betting with Mo Yunzhao on?"

Ling Yongqing said with some pride, "This is Mo Yunlan, so Mo Yunzhao will be my concubine; if not, I will crawl and bark like a dog and follow her back to Moyang City to apologize."

Emperor Yanwu glanced at Ling Jingyu, who was standing there.

His face immediately turned dark and gloomy, and his imperial aura intensified.

Ling Yongqing thought he was angry with Mo Yunzhao, so he quickly said, "Your Majesty, I have witnesses who personally witnessed Mo Yunlan committing adultery. Please invite them to testify."

Mo Yunzhao straightened his back. "I, the city lord, also have witnesses. I urge Your Majesty to invite them here as well, so as not to tarnish my sister's reputation. After all, this matter is already known in both cities, and we will lose face."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yanwu realized that he was in a difficult position and had no choice but to nod.

After asking Ling Yongqing who his witness was, he turned to Mo Yunzhao and asked, "Who is your witness?"

Mo Yunzhao glanced sideways and saw that Ling Jingyu still hadn't moved or spoken, so she said, "Princess Ning'an and Mo Yunlan."