Yuewen's words undoubtedly struck a chord with everyone. Even Su Junyao wondered why something he had casually made up to upset the Third Prince had become a major event affecting the fate of the nation.
Must one's words be lawful?
Is he that amazing?
Lu Wenzheng gave a thumbs up: "Did you already know that?"
Su Junyao didn't say anything; he really didn't know about this!
Su Junyao gestured for Lu Wenzheng to be quiet and listen carefully to what the Grand Preceptor had to say. Not only them, but the entire court was watching Yuewen closely. If it weren't for the fact that the Duke of Zhongyong was old and had difficulty walking, he probably would have already gone home to retrieve the imperial sword bestowed by the late emperor, ready to purge the court of treacherous officials and eliminate the threat to the Great Zhou at any time.
Yuewen not only wanted to speak, but he also wanted to find witnesses: "Your Majesty, come out."
Emperor Jingming: "Your Majesty? Me?"
The court was in an uproar, wondering who this witness named "Great King" really was.
"Meow ┗|｀O′|┛Aww~~"
A powerful meow echoed throughout the room, drawing everyone's attention to the black cat that had appeared at the doorway. The cat was well-proportioned, with a wild beauty in its eyes; its feline features were so distinct that one might easily mistake it for a black leopard.
So this is the cat named Da Wang!
Well deserved!
"Meow!" Here comes the Great King!
A cat's paw, with tabby and orange stripes, emerged from behind the black cat. The chubby orange cat peeked out from behind its godmother, and after confirming that everyone's eyes were on it, it slowly appeared with cat-like steps.
It's time for the grand finale, the important cat, to make its appearance!
The chubby orange cat has given itself a new name based on human preferences, and this human, the Imperial Advisor, has already agreed to it. This moment, which has attracted everyone's attention, will make the entire Great Zhou Dynasty only know the name of the Imperial Cat!
As long as it stands up and testifies against the despicable villains who bullied human infants.
Is its king the kind of cat that can be bought off with a little bit of profit?
It's all for the sake of justice!
To outsiders, the chubby orange cat was merely a playful pet that the Emperor had adopted on a whim, only becoming a royal cat after gaining the Emperor's favor. It was nowhere near comparable to the pampered and noble Third Prince. Having suffered a setback with Su Jinze, the Third Prince dared not confront him directly, and unable to find the two eunuchs Princess Fu Ning had transferred to serve him, he could only vent his anger on the innocent cat that had interrupted his plans.
The eunuchs in the Third Prince's palace's behavior of catching cats throughout the palace had long since displeased the cat leader, Little Fatty Orange. The cat's mouth curled up in a wicked smile, "Bring the cat here, or the cat will sue him to death!"
Yuewen said, “Your Majesty, the imperial cat saved your life. Cause and effect, good and evil, are governed by the laws of nature. This cat has an inextricable bond with Your Majesty. I suggested that Your Majesty worship this cat because all things have spirits, and only by forming a bond with spirits can the Great Zhou Dynasty be protected for ten thousand generations!”
The crowd didn't understand but felt impressed; it seemed very impressive.
If we have to put it in perspective, then the entire Great Zhou Dynasty is a brainless fan of the Imperial Advisor, and the Imperial Advisor is also a die-hard fan of Chiu Chiu.
He'd gone completely mad today for Qiuqiu's sake, spouting nonsense until the Third Prince was practically a sinner of the Great Zhou. However, to some extent, Yuewen wasn't lying; he couldn't see through Qiuqiu's past and present lives, only a faint spiritual light protecting her. If she were truly injured, Yuewen didn't know what would happen next.
Yesterday, Little Fatty Orange Cat, Wuwu, led Qiuqiu to complain that he had spied on the black fog shrouding the fate of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and that it was showing signs of dissipating.
He didn't know if it was really related to Qiuqiu, and he didn't even dare to gamble.
The heavy atmosphere of the moonlit night and the domineering meows of the little chubby orange cat filled the entire hall with accusations against the Third Prince.
"Your Majesty, all things have spirits. We cannot trample on their lives at will just because they are weak and cannot speak. If we do so, how are we any different from those barbarians who eat raw meat and drink blood!"
Everyone thought Su Junyao would press his advantage, but unexpectedly, the Prince of Ying, who had not been involved in politics for many years, stepped forward.
He was Emperor Jingming's uncle, a man of noble status. He immediately knelt before His Majesty, bowing his head to the ground and remaining prostrate: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Advisor's words are absolutely correct. When Emperor Taizu founded the dynasty and traveled through Lingnan, it was only because tigers and wolves came down from the mountains to escort him that he was able to retreat unscathed. Emperor Jingwen trained wolfhounds to guard him during a night raid on the Turks, thus protecting the people of Lingyun Prefecture... The past events cannot yet verify what the Imperial Advisor has said!"
"This matter concerns the fate of the nation; Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
Emperor Jingming looked at the kneeling ministers and his heart sank. It seemed his third son was about to be deposed!
He said in a deep voice, "Although the Third Prince is my own son, I will absolutely not tolerate matters of national importance. We will open the ancestral temple next March to consult our ancestors."
"His Majesty……"
Some of the more extreme and timid ministers wanted to say something more, but Emperor Jingming interrupted them: "Enough, I said we'll make a decision on the day of the sacrifice."
Surely we can't let him have a good New Year?
Emperor Jingming stormed out of the court, shouting, "Court adjourned!"
The person on the dragon throne had already left, and the remaining ministers looked at each other, unsure of what to do. Just as they were about to stop the Grand Preceptor to ask him something, they turned around and found that he had already left carrying two cats.
Looking at his ethereal figure, everyone had only one thought—the Imperial Advisor has worked hard for the future of the Great Zhou!
Lu Wenzheng pulled Su Junyao and quickly hid; if they didn't leave soon, they really wouldn't be able to escape. The two of them finally breathed a sigh of relief after scrambling into the carriage.
"Old Su, what's going on today? Something seems off."
Su Junyao, Grand Tutor Jiang, and Imperial Preceptor Yuewen spoke openly, while Prince Ying and Duke Zhongyong spoke covertly. Although Lord Wang and Gao Xun did not utter a word, they effectively silenced the Third Prince's men who wanted to object.
"What happened?"
The fact that half the court could be united, and even the Imperial Advisor had to step forward, indicates a serious matter!
He needs to prepare in advance.
Su Junyao recounted the events between the Third Prince and Qiuqiu, and then mentioned the recent incident of the Third Prince's men abusing cats without provocation. Lu Wenzheng, a cat lover, exclaimed, "Pah! How can someone who looks so respectable not even spare a cat! They even tried to hurt Qiuqiu?"
"Old Su, how can you be so soft-hearted! If you ask me, let's just list ten major crimes! I refuse to believe that someone who bullies even cats can be a kind person!"
"Damn it, I knew the Third Prince was just putting on an act all along, turns out he really isn't a good person!"
"Keep your voice down!" Su Junyao pinched the bridge of his nose and said helplessly, "If you keep your voice up, you might as well go and yell in front of the Third Prince."
Lu Wenzheng sighed and leaned back on the cushion. Her anger subsided, and reason returned: "The Third Prince is not as simple as we think. We should be careful."
Su Junyao knew this without Lu Wenzheng saying it. Because the child following him harbored the intention to kill her—it wasn't just simple, it was downright terrifying!
Su Junyao tapped his temple: "He's dangerous." He's practically insane!
"I have already sent people to investigate where the Third Prince went during the time he was away from the capital. Write a letter to your father-in-law and tell them to keep an eye on the situation in the southwest."
"What's going on in the Southwest?" Lu Wenzheng suddenly had a flash of inspiration. "Did your nephew, Qiao Muyang, also go to the Southwest?"
"Could they be related?"
Su Junyao nodded, then shook his head. "It's not certain yet."
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