"You are here too. Please take a seat." The emperor's tone was gentler than usual, but Chen Zhizhou was still cautious.
His Majesty is not afraid of anger, and he can kill people without even realizing it. If you make a wrong move, you will be doomed.
Even the entire capital city was under his control. He was well aware of the struggle for the throne between the third prince and the fifth prince, but he condoned it openly.
Since ancient times, no emperor would want to see his son get beaten to a pulp in a fight for the throne.
But Your Majesty did the opposite.
No one can see through the cunningness within it.
The Third and Fifth Princes sat down, but Chen Zhizhou remained standing. The Emperor's deep voice boomed from overhead: "Lord Chen, why don't you sit down?"
"Your Majesty, I have not yet completed my duties, so I dare not take my seat."
The hall suddenly fell silent.
The silence made people feel pressured. Li Xiangji's face became more serious, while the fifth prince had a smile on his face.
The emperor watched the actions of the three men. His old eyes were like the mooing of an eagle, and even in his old age he still had vigor and strength.
He suddenly laughed and said, "Why do you say that, Mr. Chen? Then tell me, what did you do wrong?"
Chen Zhizhou clasped his hands in front of him and bent his waist slightly.
His back remained straight, and he said calmly, "Your Majesty, I failed to bring Zhang Bin back alive. I have failed in my duty."
The Third Prince is ready to make a move. This is not Chen Zhizhou's fault alone. The person is being held in his house, and Your Majesty also knows it.
Upon hearing this, the emperor glanced at Li Xiangji and said, "Third Brother, I remember that the person was imprisoned in your house. Do you think Chen Aiqing has done anything wrong?"
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