The voice was authoritative and full of warning.

Li Ce dared not hide it any longer and immediately said, "Moreover, I also found Miss Gu's bridal sedan chair in that courtyard."

Upon hearing this, Shen Mubai immediately retorted, "No, he's talking nonsense. Father, why would I kidnap Luo Ziqian's bride for no reason?"

"Your subject has no grudge against Luo Ziqian, why should I do such a thing?"

As he spoke, he immediately tried to find a way to explain.

"Besides, it's just a bridal sedan chair. There are plenty of bridal sedan chairs in the entire capital. Are you going to blame me for everything in the end?"

"In my opinion, he was clearly bribed by the Crown Prince to deliberately frame me."

Upon hearing this, Li Ce immediately pledged his loyalty, saying, "Your Majesty is wise; I am utterly loyal to you and there is absolutely no possibility that I could be bribed."

"Furthermore, I personally went to the Luo residence to inquire. The bridal sedan chair that Miss Gu rode in was made at great expense by the Luo family, and Miss Gu's name was written on the bottom, just for good luck."

"I have also specifically checked this. The bridal sedan chair in the courtyard where His Highness Prince Rui is located does indeed bear that mark."

"Just to be on the safe side, I specifically asked Minister Luo to go and confirm that it was indeed the bridal sedan chair made by Miss Gu."

Li Ce's words completely shut down any possibility of Shen Mubai making excuses.

Upon hearing this, Luo Ziqian immediately said, "I can also attest to this, because the names below were written by my own hand, stroke by stroke."

Gu Jingchun was surprised to find that the bridal sedan chair had such a story.

But then it suddenly occurred to her that her bridal sedan chair had clearly been taken away by Shen Hechuan.

Why then are there those words still under Prince Rui's bridal sedan chair?

Gu Jingchun probably forgot that Shen Hechuan and Luo Ziqian grew up together and have been friends for many years.

It wouldn't be a simple matter for Shen Hechuan to imitate Luo Ziqian's handwriting.

He also arranged for a considerable number of people to surround Luo Ziqian.

Luo Ziqian was fully aware of all the arrangements for the wedding.

Since he intends to plan this matter, he will surely make meticulous arrangements and take every detail seriously.

Otherwise, how could they have gotten that fool, Prince Rui, to take the bait willingly?

Prince Rui and Consort Hui were completely taken aback, never expecting that there would be a name under the bridal sedan chair.

Emperor Rongcheng glanced between the two men before finally looking at Shen Mubai.

"Prince Rui, what else do you have to say?"

Shen Mubai shook his head in disbelief.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible."

He murmured, "Why are there words under the bridal sedan chair?"

But there was clearly no one inside the bridal sedan chair!

Thinking of this, Shen Mubai immediately spoke up.

"But, Father, I have truly been wronged, for there was no one in the bridal sedan chair at all!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng couldn't help but sigh in disappointment.

"So you admit that you impersonated the crown prince and stole the bridal sedan chair."

Shen Mubai continued to explain: "Father, please see the truth. It is true that I sent people to steal the bridal sedan chair."

But there was no one inside the bridal sedan chair, so this matter has nothing to do with me.”

Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng was even more disappointed.

"Mu Bai".

Emperor Rongcheng murmured.

"If you openly admit it today, I might even think you are courageous and responsible."

But now the evidence is right in front of you, and you're still trying to deny it.

Shen Mubai was about to cry.

“Father, everything I have said is true.”

"There really was no one in the bridal sedan chair that I stole!"

"If there's no one there, then what could it be?"

Emperor Rongcheng was furious, clearly extremely disappointed in Shen Mubai.

"Could it be a pig?"

Shen Mubai nodded immediately.

"Father is wise. There is indeed a pig in this bridal sedan chair, and it is a large sow."

"Your Majesty, I was gored by that sow, which is why I am in such a sorry state. If you don't believe me, Lord Li can testify to that."

As Shen Mubai spoke, he looked at Li Ce.

However, Li Ce is also petty.

He served Emperor Rongcheng for many years and remained loyal to him exclusively.

Everyone in Dacheng knows his rules.

However, Prince Rui actually said that he had been bribed by the Crown Prince, which almost aroused Emperor Rongcheng's suspicion. How could Li Ce not be angry?

So when Shen Mubai asked for confirmation, he pretended to be deaf, kept his head down, and didn't say a word.

Emperor Rongcheng was furious.

He couldn't understand how, after a lifetime of wisdom, he could have given birth to such a fool.

But how could such a fool dare to dream of becoming the crown prince?

With his foolish appearance, if he were to truly become the emperor of Dacheng, it would be a calamity for the people of Dacheng.

Previously, under Consort Hui's cover-up and instigation, Emperor Rongcheng might have had some thoughts of changing the crown prince.

But seeing Shen Mubai now, he wished he could crack open his skull to see what kind of stupid thing was inside.

Consort Hui was the same at this time.

She had no idea what Shen Mubai had gone through.

Even though he cursed his stupid son a hundred times in his heart, he still had to plead for him.

"Your Majesty, Mu Bai was injured today and is probably delirious with fever right now. Please don't take it to heart."

Emperor Rongcheng snorted coldly upon hearing this.

"joke."

"Does he look like he's delirious from the fever?"

"I think he's very clever; he even came up with a reason like a sow."

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