The following day, Crown Prince Chu Heng did not attend the morning court session.
Many court officials were dissatisfied, so the emperor sent someone to invite them.
Thus, Chu Heng's death was discovered, and next to his body was a note that read: "Those who offend my Liuli Society will meet such an end!"
Chu Heng's tragic death shocked the court and the public. The emperor was extremely grieved and vowed to send troops to destroy the Liuli Society!
The news quickly spread among the people, who condemned the arrogance of the Liuli Society while also becoming wary of them.
This current Lord of Glass is not to be trifled with!
However, within a few days, news of Chu Heng's various misdeeds quickly spread among the people.
Among them, countless people were burned, killed, and looted!
What is most outrageous is that the Crown Prince had a secret room where he frequently abused women and children and used torture.
A high-ranking official who was on good terms with the crown prince had his wife missing for several months. No matter what he did, he couldn't find her. Finally, he found the beautiful woman, who was on the verge of death, in the crown prince's secret chamber.
What is also talked about is the Crown Prince's lewdness, and even the involvement of several of the Emperor's concubines, who all had affairs with Chu Heng.
These events spread from the common people to the imperial court, causing a great uproar.
The news was naturally spread by Su Jin, but obtaining so many secrets wouldn't have been possible without the help of the Third Prince.
Chu Yu and Chu Heng are mortal enemies. Chu Yu had long possessed a great deal of evidence of Chu Heng's crimes, and with Su Jin's help, he spread it far and wide.
Chu Heng became infamous, and even the emperor who had always doted on him began to be criticized!
The Liuli Society, on the other hand, transformed from villains who murdered the crown prince into benevolent figures who purged the court.
Under the leadership of the Third Prince Chu Yu, all the court officials opposed the emperor's decision to send troops to Liuli Mountain, leaving the emperor with no choice but to abandon the plan.
The political situation in the Southern Kingdom changed dramatically. The crown prince died, the emperor lost power, and Chu Yu began to seize power.
The palace was in chaos, and the news of the disappearance of the hostage from the northern kingdom didn't come out until several days later.
The hostage was a matter of peace between the two countries, so the court kept the news a secret, and no one knew where the hostage had gone!
The Third Prince, Chu Yu, had subtly inquired about the hostage from Su Jinxia, suspecting that Su Jinxia had taken the person away.
Su Jin pretended to be confused and knew nothing when asked.
Chu Heng died a tragic death, and Chu Yu was still shaken. Not wanting to become enemies with Su Jin, he let the matter drop.
Chu Yu kept his promise and delivered the gifts on the list to Liuli Mountain in batches.
Zhou Ji and Shen Qianxue were both relieved after receiving the news.
However, Zhou Ji was relieved because Su Jinxia and the Southern Kingdom had completely lost any possibility of cooperation.
Shen Qianxue was relieved because Su Jin had successfully resolved the predicament of the Liuli Society and had returned safely.
After Su Jin returned to the Liuli Society, she was very busy. It was only after many days that she remembered Zhou Chen, whom she had brought back from the Southern Kingdom's palace.
Su Jin came down to a secluded courtyard of the Liuli Society, where Zhou Chen was being held.
"How is he? Did he say anything?" Su Jin asked the disciple guarding the courtyard.
The disciple reported, "He doesn't cry or make a fuss, he doesn't listen or ask questions, he's so quiet, I was almost thinking he was mute."
Su Jin lowered her eyes and a hint of curiosity appeared. What had this child gone through to develop such a personality?
He was utterly despondent, showing no concern whatsoever for his own life or death.
Su Jinxia walked into the room. Zhou Chen sat in the corner of the bed, his knees bent and his head buried between his legs.
Zhou Chen heard the noise, but he didn't look up, assuming it was the person delivering the food.
But he had no appetite.
"Zhou Chen?" Su Jin asked softly.
Zhou Chen trembled slightly. The girl's voice was as melodious as a clear spring. His humble name seemed to sound extraordinary when it came out of her mouth.
In my memory, girls were all very domineering, and they would call his name with disgust and sharpness.
But this time it's different!
A strange feeling welled up in Zhou Chen's heart, and he suddenly wanted to see who was calling his name so beautifully.
Zhou Chen raised his head with a curious look, something he hadn't done in a long time.
The woman was dressed in striking red, and the sunlight from outside the door shone on her, making her skin appear almost translucent white, like a snow sprite. Her features were exceptionally beautiful, like distant mountains or stars.
It was her, the woman who brought me here.
Her eyes and brows softened, unlike the coldness of that day.
Su Jinxia smiled faintly. "I know who you are, but you probably don't know who I am. Let me introduce myself. I am Su Jinxia, the current head of the Liuli Society!"
Zhou Chen's eyes held a hint of doubt. He knew nothing about the Liuli Society or the Liuli Master, but the woman's confidence and composure shone like the blazing sun, making him, a speck of dust, appear even more insignificant.
Zhou Chen lowered his head again, shrinking himself even smaller.
Su Jinxia?
"Are you a turtle?" You always shrink back.
Zhou Chen realized that Su Jin was cursing him, but he was used to it; there were far worse insults out there.
Therefore, Zhou Chen remained unmoved.
Su Jinxia had a bit of a headache; silent children were the most annoying!
"You're supposed to be a prince, how can you be so spineless?"
...
"Say something!"
...
"I know you suffered a lot as a hostage in the Southern Kingdom, but that won't happen again. Chu Heng is dead; he will never hit you again. The Southern Kingdom can no longer kill you. I will protect you..."
Su Jin walked up to Zhou Chen, trying to influence him with love.
When Zhou Chen heard the words "I will protect you," his eyes flickered, but then, as if remembering something, he shrank even smaller.
He didn't believe Su Jinxia, nor did he believe such nonsense as protection.
No one could protect him; it was all deception and exploitation...
Su Jin rubbed her temples, feeling a bit troubled. She didn't have much patience to coax children...
This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
