Dugu Xin had been waiting for news from Ye Xiaoxiao. Near dusk, he finally received a letter from Tianxuan.
After Tianxuan left, Tianxia Restaurant began to send people to spread the news.
In the imperial study of the palace, the emperor was looking at his favorite son with an angry face.
"Yu'er, do you know about the Han family's affairs?"
Prince Yu's real name was Shangguan Yu, which means brightness, shining and a bright future. It was the name bestowed upon him by Emperor Shangguan Du himself, which shows that he had high hopes for him.
Hearing Shangguan Du's slightly cold voice, Shangguan Yu saluted him slowly.
"Father, I only learned about this last night when I encountered a conflict between the Li, Han, and Ye families."
"My cousin has been staying with my grandfather all year round and hasn't returned to Beijing for many years."
"So, I didn't realize he had developed such a personality."
"However, before entering the palace this morning, I heard rumors on the street that there seemed to be something else going on."
Shangguan Du's expression eased slightly, and he gestured for him to continue.
Shangguan Yu then vividly recounted the rumor that Han Wenbin helped Ye Rong create the heroic act of saving the damsel in distress.
After hearing this, Shangguan Du slammed the table in anger.
"How dare he make such a ridiculous scene just for his own selfish desires? How does the Ye family discipline their son?"
Seeing Shangguan Du getting angry, Shangguan Yu suppressed the smile on his lips and tried his best to persuade him.
"Father, this is just a rumor. We need to investigate the details."
"The Ye family has always been loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and their upbringing is very strict. However, I recently heard that their newly adopted daughter is not very self-disciplined."
"I wonder if Ye Rong has been led astray by this newly adopted daughter, or what."
Shangguan Yu mentioned Ye Xiaoxiao again at the right time, and sure enough, Shangguan Du's brows furrowed even deeper.
However, he was the emperor who had been on the throne for many years. Although he was partial to his son, he had to handle it with caution because it concerned Prince Yu's maternal grandfather.
"I understand. Please do not get involved in this matter, as it may have a negative impact on you."
Prince Yu thanked him gratefully, "Thank you for your consideration, Father. However, seeing you so busy with such a small matter, I am deeply worried."
Shangguan Du waved his hand and asked him to leave first. Seeing this, Prince Yu had no choice but to bow respectfully before leaving.
As soon as Prince Yu left, he heard the sound of cups and plates being broken behind him.
"Eunuch Yu, go summon the second son of the Ye family and Ye Pengcheng to the palace."
"Also, ask that evil boy to come to the imperial study."
Eunuch Yu turned around to do it. Since the Ye family was outside the palace, it would take some time to go back and forth, so Eunuch Yu sent someone to invite the prince over first.
After Shangguan Lingyun heard the eunuch's message, a sarcastic arc appeared at the corner of his lips.
"This good father of mine, the Emperor, has taken away all the blame from his good son, but has left the mess to me."
"Excellent, excellent."
Wang Xiao felt a little worried when he heard Shangguan Lingyun's cold voice.
"Your Highness, if you personally handle the Han family's affairs, no matter what the outcome, you will inevitably be smeared by Prince Yu and his faction."
Shangguan Lingyun curled his lips, "Father is planning to depose the crown prince."
"Well, since he so much wishes to use me to clear the obstacles for his good son, I will grant his wish."
A bloodthirsty arc flashed across Shangguan Lingyun's lips, and then he went to the imperial study in person.
When they arrived at the door of the imperial study, Eunuch Yu did not announce anything.
"Your Highness, His Majesty has summoned the Ye family father and son and asked you to go in together. Please wait for a moment."
Shangguan Lingyun nodded, but did not make things difficult for his father-in-law. He just stood there quietly, waiting patiently.
When Eunuch Yu saw the prince being so aloof and cold, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
The Ye family father and son were well prepared, so as soon as they received the oral order, they immediately rushed to the palace.
Despite this, it took them half an hour to arrive at the imperial study.
Shangguan Lingyun stood there quietly for half an hour, and no one came forward to greet him.
It was not until the Ye family father and son came and saw him that they greeted him in surprise.
Shangguan Lingyun just gave a light "hmm" as a response.
"Your Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time. Please come in with us."
When Eunuch Yu saw that everyone was present, he welcomed them in.
Shangguan Du was sitting in front of the Dragon Bank handling official business, but shortly after Prince Yu left, he received many memorials from court officials.
The contents of the memorials were similar. Some demanded severe punishment for Han Wenbin, while others pleaded for mercy on behalf of the Han family.
Shangguan Du was fed up with what he saw, so he casually pulled out a memorial and threw it in front of the three men.
"Ye Pengcheng, explain to me, what's going on here?"
Ye Pengcheng picked up the memorial respectfully and saw that it contained the rumor that Ye Xiaoxiao had mentioned.
He walked forward calmly and told Shangguan Du the news of the engagement between the Li and Ye families.
"Your Majesty, this is pure rumor. My son is indeed attracted to General Li's daughter."
"However, if you say that my son asked Han Wenbin to pretend to be a hero and save the damsel in distress, then I, this old minister, would have to cry out in injustice."
"Before the Qiqiao Festival, the Ye family and the Li family had already arranged a marriage."
"And the reason Miss Li appeared near the Magpie Bridge on the night of the Qiqiao Festival was precisely because of my son's invitation."
"Therefore, those who falsely accuse me are all malicious and speak nonsense. I hope Your Majesty will understand this."
Shangguan Du narrowed his eyes slightly, and it was obvious that he didn't expect things to turn out like this.
At this time, Shangguan Lingyun, who had been standing aside in silence, suddenly spoke.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
