Xie Jingrun frowned. He was not surprised that the Empress Dowager was still favoring Princess Huaiyin. Princess Huaiyin was the Empress Dowager's youngest daughter and had been pampered since childhood. However, this had also fostered her selfish and self-serving nature.
However, he did not argue with her, only saying, "Princess Huaiyin is already on her way back to the capital. The truth of the matter will be revealed in time, so Grandmother, there is no need to be in such a hurry."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager suppressed her unease and nodded, "That's all we can do." As she spoke, she sighed and, looking at her grandson's unreadable face, blurted out, "If your aunt really did something to harm Prince Su, then you won't need to deal with her; I will be the first to not spare her."
"It is a blessing for the people of the Great Liang Dynasty that the Empress Dowager is so insightful and righteous." Xie Jingrun took the opportunity to flatter her.
The Empress Dowager's eyelids twitched. She suddenly realized that what she had said earlier was a bit too hasty. In the end, she really would have to deal with Feng Jiao herself.
Thinking of this, her heart sank, and she felt even more that this grandson was not easily fooled. She made an excuse and hurriedly left.
Only the retired emperor and Xie Jingrun remained in the imperial study.
Seeing his son's confident demeanor, the Emperor Emeritus paused, but still couldn't help saying, "This matter is not simple. There's no guarantee that no one will take advantage of the chaos in Suzhou to fish in troubled waters. You must be careful."
"Your subject understands." Xie Jingrun nodded.
Looking at his impeccable son, Emperor Zhaojing couldn't help but ask again, "Who do you think was responsible for this?"
Xie Jingrun asked in bewilderment, “In his secret letter, Prince Su wrote that Princess Huaiyin took advantage of his unpreparedness and used a dagger coated with deadly poison to assassinate him. I think Prince Su would not joke about such a thing, much less frame Princess Huaiyin. Moreover, Princess Huaiyin should already be on her way back to the capital.”
Emperor Zhaojing sighed, “I naturally believe what Prince Su said, but your aunt has never been very smart. I suspect that she suddenly went to Suzhou to plot against Prince Su because she was instructed by someone. With her brain, she is probably being used by someone without even realizing it.”
Xie Jingrun countered, "Then, Father, who in the entire world do you think can command her?"
Emperor Zhaojing was taken aback.
Throughout the entire world, apart from the Empress Dowager, him, and Xingxiu, there are no more than two people who can instigate Princess Huaiyin and encourage her to assassinate Prince Su.
Thinking of those two, Emperor Zhaojing suddenly felt a headache coming on.
Prince Shou had ambition but lacked courage. If Prince Su fell, the Xiongnu would likely take the opportunity to attack Suzhou. The Xiongnu were known for their bravery and skill in battle. Without Prince Su guarding the city, the soldiers would likely find it difficult to withstand their iron cavalry. If Suzhou fell, the Liang Dynasty would be in grave danger.
Therefore, Prince Shou would never dare to do something that would backfire.
That leaves only King Xu...
Emperor Zhaojing fell silent upon thinking of Feng Mo.
If it really was Feng Mo who did it, then he was truly disappointed.
To disregard the safety of the people and lead the enemy into the city for one's own selfish desires is unrighteous and immoral.
After a long pause, he said, "This is just our guess. We'll draw a conclusion when your aunt comes back."
Xie Jingrun glanced at him and nodded, "Father is absolutely right. We'll hear what Princess Huaiyin has to say when she returns."
Emperor Zhaojing breathed a sigh of relief and stood up, saying, "You go ahead with your work, I'll head back now."
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