Xu Lingqing was so angry with Song Yue that she trembled all over.
Consort Rou muttered under her breath, "How can you possibly make decisions for Prince Guangjia all by yourself? Are you trying to fool us?"
Song Yue looked at Consort Rou, then smiled and beckoned to her maid, instructing her, "Go and invite the Prince here."
A moment later, Yun Ke arrived late, handing over the jade pendant that symbolized his identity, the death-exemption token that Emperor Bei Qi had obtained for him, and several military tallies.
Song Yue looked at Consort Rou again: "The Guangjia Prince's Mansion is willing to leave the capital without taking a single soldier with them. Eighth Imperial Uncle, it's your turn!"
Zhao Zhiyan was shocked by Song Yue, and then he looked at Yun Ke: "You..."
“I have a clear conscience, there’s nothing to be afraid of. I’m physically weak and have never even dreamed of that position.” Yun Ke stood firmly by Song Yue’s side.
In an instant, countless people praised: "Truly worthy of being the legitimate bloodline of the late emperor."
The old prince also looked at Zhao Zhiyan: "Eighth Prince, you have to choose one of these three conditions, right?"
They either have to interrogate Consort Rou and Xu Lingqing, or they have to take poison to prove their innocence, or they have to hand over their military power.
"Your Highness!" Xu Lingqing grabbed Zhao Zhiyan's sleeve: "Your Highness, don't be fooled. You are now the Crown Prince. As long as you give the order, everyone must obey your arrangements. Anyone who dares to obstruct will be executed on the spot."
The words "execute on the spot" stunned Zhao Zhiyan.
Song Yue also deduced the four words from Xu Lingqing's lip movements. She smiled. Zhao Zhiyan had only been appointed Crown Prince today, and there were still many things to arrange.
The old prince and Empress Dowager Xu were not to be trifled with; they would never allow the two of them to act recklessly.
Even in a direct confrontation, the Eighth Prince's Mansion would definitely be at a disadvantage.
Once they take action, it means Zhao Zhiyan is plotting a rebellion!
Song Yue looked up and was surprised to see a hint of wavering in Zhao Zhiyan's eyes!
He actually wavered!
But in just a moment, Zhao Zhiyan's eyes softened.
"Lingqing, go and be interrogated." Consort Rou suddenly stood up and patted Xu Lingqing's shoulder: "Only if you go to the Censorate can you shut these people up."
After much deliberation, Consort Rou realized that this was the only way to minimize the loss.
Xu Lingqing looked at Consort Rou in disbelief: "Mother?"
“Lingqing, we have been wronged. If you are upright, you have nothing to fear.” Consort Rou gently touched Xu Lingqing’s cheek: “You must believe that your good fortune is yet to come.”
Xu Lingqing's face suddenly darkened. Whether it was Song Yue or Empress Dowager Xu, they both hoped for her death. If she gave in, she would only face certain death.
She looked up at Zhao Zhiyan, her dark eyes filled with apprehension and innocence, her voice trembling:
"If Your Highness wishes me to go, then I will go."
She nervously tugged at Zhao Zhiyan's sleeve.
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