Chapter 529 Furious
Upon hearing this, the Dali Temple Minister nodded helplessly.
"Then I will submit the memorial tomorrow. Prime Minister, I have always known that the Emperor values you. If the Emperor becomes enraged, please advise him to consider his health."
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Yun spoke.
"It's natural. As a minister, how can we not share the king's worries?"
Gyeongbokgung Palace in the Royal Palace.
Jun Moyong also entered the palace to have dinner with Concubine De.
Defei spoke slowly.
"The prince was lucky. He was confined for only a few days before New Year's Eve. The queen went to the emperor to plead for mercy, and he was finally released."
Jun Moyong spoke upon hearing this.
"Don't worry, mother. He won't be out for a few days before being confined again. And this time, I'm afraid confinement alone won't be enough."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De looked at Jun Moyong.
"Did you find out anything?"
Jun Moyong nodded.
"Yes, my brother, the Crown Prince, is beyond our expectations. He is a Crown Prince, but he actually bought and sold official positions."
Defei looked surprised when she heard this.
"Buying and selling official positions?"
Jun Moyong nodded upon hearing this.
Defei frowned and thought for a moment.
"Buying and selling official positions is a serious taboo under the imperial law. But, Ayong, how did you find evidence in such a short time?"
Jun Moyong was silent for a moment after hearing this, but finally spoke.
"Mother, this evidence was not found by this son. I just sought confirmation."
After hearing this, Defei thought about it for a while.
"Your cousin gave it to you?"
Jun Moyong spoke in surprise.
"Mother, how did you know?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine De spoke slowly.
"If you could have found out about the Crown Prince, you would have done it long ago. You wouldn't have waited all these years until today. You've been very close to your cousin lately. I've thought about it carefully. If this evidence wasn't found by you, then it could have been produced by your cousin."
Jun Moyong nodded and spoke after hearing this.
"Mother is right."
Concubine De looked at Jun Moyong.
"But why would Jun Moye help you? Ayong, have you ever thought about it?"
Jun Moyong spoke upon hearing this.
"I think my cousin feels that the Crown Prince is not worthy of his position. After all, the Emperor has always wanted Baise City to surrender. Since they came to the Imperial City, the door of the Bai Mansion has been almost broken down by the number of princes and ministers who came and went. Even I, your son, went to persuade him again and again.
My cousin, after all, holds the blood of the Jun family, so naturally he's considering the overall interests of the Jun family. He's not opposed to letting Baise City submit to Tianyuan, but after observing the actions of his brother, the Crown Prince, he's deeply worried about Tianyuan's future. After all, the Crown Prince, as the heir apparent, is so cruel and mercenary, driven only by profit. If I were your cousin, I wouldn't be able to let Baise City submit without hesitation."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De fell into deep thought.
"Didn't Jun Moye also say that if you were the one in line for the crown prince position, he would seriously consider Baise City's surrender?"
Jun Moyong spoke in surprise when he heard this.
"Mother, how did you know?"
After all, when my cousin said this, only he and I knew about it.
As expected, Concubine De felt a sinking feeling in her heart.
"Ayong, Jun Moye is not a simple person."
Jun Moyong smiled when he heard that.
"Mother, cousin, he was able to find out about the Crown Prince and my brother in such a short time, and even found evidence. How could it be simple? But what does it matter whether cousin is simple or not? At least for now, cousin is on my side."
Upon hearing this, Defei spoke.
"He's not on your side. He's trying to muddy the waters of Tianyuan. Ever since they returned to the Imperial City, I've always felt like there were undercurrents brewing. Originally, my mother and I were just trying to protect ourselves, thinking we'd wait until your father was older and find an opportunity to ask for a fiefdom. I'd then go live there with you. But now, it seems we've completely come into conflict with the Queen and her son."
Jun Moyong pondered for a moment and then spoke.
"Mother, given the Empress and the Crown Prince's personalities, we probably won't be able to leave easily, so we have to fight for some things. Moreover, he and I are both our father's sons. Why was he born to be the Crown Prince? And then, after our father ascended the throne, he naturally became the Crown Prince. When he's happy, he's kind to us, his younger brothers, but when he's unhappy, he's sarcastic and mocking. How can you be such a brother?"
Thinking about how the Queen had always disgusted her intentionally or unintentionally over the years, and only remembering that she had repeatedly stated that Yong would not covet the position of Crown Prince, but the Queen still repeatedly warned her, Concubine De finally spoke.
"Never mind. Some things just have to be left to nature. However, Ayong, don't trust your cousin completely. Don't forget what happened in the Qin Palace back then. Don't be fooled by a mere Baise City."
Jun Moyong nodded upon hearing this.
"Mother, I understand everything. Today is the first day of the New Year for Father. I cannot bring this up and upset Him. Tomorrow, I will present to You the evidence of the Crown Prince's corruption, bribery, and the sale of official positions. You have put so much thought into the Crown Prince over the years. I'm sure He will be disappointed in you after seeing evidence like this."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De nodded.
"I'm sure you'll be disappointed. You must think carefully before you speak. Don't let your father suspect you'll kill your brothers."
Upon hearing this, Jun Moyong nodded and spoke hurriedly.
"Don't worry, mother. I understand."
Under the guidance of Prime Minister Yun, during the morning court session the next day, after all the civil and military officials had paid their respects to the emperor, the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple finally went up to the emperor and spoke.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Emperor Tianyuan looked at the Dali Temple Minister who was coming forward and had a bad feeling in his heart. He naturally knew what he had told the Dali Temple Minister.
"Well, what is it?"
The Dali Temple Minister took out two memorials.
"Your Majesty, the case at the Crown Prince's Mansion that you ordered me to investigate years ago has yielded results. His Highness the Crown Prince has indeed murdered many women, just as Chu Liangyuan said. I have also investigated Chu Liangyuan's identity. She was brought back from the street by the Crown Prince two or three years ago. Initially, she was just a concubine. I have captured Xiao Tao, who served Chu Liangyuan, and have interrogated her.
We investigated the personnel records at the Prince's Mansion and discovered that dozens of women had disappeared there over the years. We then searched the mass graves, deducing from the skeletons, clothing, and accessories, and investigated the women's homes. Finally, through open and covert investigations of several women's families, we confirmed that they had indeed entered the Prince's Mansion. Only then did we realize that the Crown Prince was indeed somewhat cruel and had tortured those women to death. Therefore, Liang Yuan's dying words were not truly an injustice to His Highness the Crown Prince.
Emperor Tianyuan was so angry that his hands could not help shaking as he looked at the evidence in his hand. It clearly recorded that a decent girl had disappeared after entering the Prince's Mansion. There were statements from the girl's parents as well as confessions from the maids and servants in the Prince's Mansion. He raised his hand and threw the memorial in front of the Prince.
"Prince, what's your excuse?"
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