Chapter 427: Overstepping one's authority
Song Tingchen lowered his head and at this moment he didn't even dare to look into Su Tan's eyes.
"His Majesty said that this matter is extremely dangerous. Neither you, His Royal Highness Prince Chen, nor Princess Zhaoyang should get involved in it anymore."
This is really cruel.
When Lu Zhiheng heard this, his eyes trembled violently and he was extremely surprised. He felt as if something he had been holding on to seemed to suddenly shatter in that instant.
In his eyes, Emperor Qinglong has always been a good emperor who loves his people like his own children. In any case, these words should not come out of Emperor Jinlong's mouth.
Is it because this journey is dangerous that they just don't care about it at all and allow those evil demons to harm their own people like this?
Su Tan sneered twice.
He showed an expression that said, "As expected."
"Your Majesty truly has a long-term vision. He has thought of things that others cannot."
"Your Majesty, did you come here to deliver an oral message or to issue an order?"
She just looked at Song Tingchen expressionlessly.
Song Tingchen's pupils constricted.
In Yu Si's heart, Song Tingchen did not want Su Tan to misunderstand Emperor Qinglong.
As the descendant of a loyal minister and a capable general, she should be as loyal to the emperor and patriotic as her father.
But when the words came to his lips, Song Tingchen couldn't say them no matter what.
He finally just sighed deeply.
He said, "Your Majesty did not ask me to deliver a verbal instruction nor did he give me an imperial edict. Your Majesty only wanted me to give you some advice."
In fact, Emperor Qinglong’s original words were not like this. Emperor Qinglong threw a cup in front of him and asked him to take good care of Su Tan and not to meddle in other people’s business.
No matter how evil or demonic the world is, she simply cannot kill them all.
If Su Tan continues to provoke these things again and again, the only result he will get is losing his life.
At that time, Song Tingchen knelt on the ground and spoke for Su Tan for the first time.
"Human life is of paramount importance, Your Majesty. She is also a mother. How can she watch these children being persecuted like this?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Qinglong almost threw the inkstone, but fortunately the eunuchs around him stopped him.
"She's also a mother? Seeing other people's children being persecuted, she felt empathy and thought of her own children? Song Tingchen, you're treating me like a three-year-old child!"
"Don't you think I don't know how cruel and ruthless Su Tan is? If she is really as good as you say, how could she ignore your own child?"
"I see she's so cold and heartless even to her own child, and you're here trying to find excuses for her and say nice things!"
"Go tell her that if someone meddles in other people's affairs once or twice, it's enough. If she keeps meddling in other people's affairs, she will eventually get herself killed."
Song Tingchen's face was pale.
There was no color on his lips.
He could never have imagined that one day the monarch he had always relied on and respected would say such words to his face.
Song Tingchen's lips and teeth trembled violently.
"His Majesty!"
"More and more people are coming to the capital. They are all people who have lost their children. If this continues, I'm afraid we won't be able to stop the gossip!"
Emperor Qinglong had a blank expression on his face.
He simply stroked the jade seal in his hand and said, "I know everything you said. Haven't I already asked the Dali Temple to investigate?"
"The truth will soon be revealed, and there's no need for you to get involved or cause trouble here."
"This investigation isn't something a woman like her should be responsible for. It's the job of the Dali Temple. Why is she messing around here?"
Emperor Qinglong said this as if it was a matter of course, as if Su Tan was born with original sin because she was a woman.
As long as she is a woman, whatever she does is wrong.
Song Tingchen's lips and teeth trembled.
He closed his eyes tightly.
"But Your Majesty, the people from the Dali Temple have been investigating for so long and have found nothing. If this continues, more and more children will die. I really cannot bear it."
"Besides, Princess Chaoyang is only three years old."
"What if one day, the evil sets its sights on the princess?"
When Song Tingchen said this, he quickly lowered his head and apologized.
"I do not mean to curse Princess Chaoyang by saying this, but I am truly terrified."
He was really worried that one day all the truth would be known to the people, and the situation would become extremely uncontrollable.
By then, it will definitely cause an uproar.
At that time, what should Emperor Qinglong do to stop the gossips?
He brought up Princess Chaoyang Lu Suisui just to make the emperor sad.
He wanted the emperor to realize that the evil might not only harm ordinary people, but would also persecute the royal family one day.
But who would have thought that Emperor Qinglong would say without hesitation, "Impossible."
"Sui Sui will definitely not be persecuted. You don't have to worry about that."
He spoke with certainty, as if he had the final say on who the evil would attack.
Song Tingchen frowned, wanting to say that Emperor Qinglong was oversimplifying everything.
Emperor Qinglong had already waved his hand, obviously impatient to listen to him any further.
"Just tell Su Tan what I mean, and tell her not to interfere."
After all, no matter how hard Su Tan struggles, she is still just a woman.
These things are not her business as a woman.
Song Tingchen frowned, but then he heard Emperor Qinglong say, "I have arranged for Master Ye to secretly investigate this matter. I believe that Master Ye will give us a satisfactory result in the near future."
"So, there's really no need for Su Tan to jump around anymore."
"Some things can just be left to Master Ye."
When Song Tingchen heard this, his frown suddenly relaxed.
He said nothing more, but just retreated peacefully.
Afterwards, he thought of trying his luck and seeing if he could meet Su Tan near Prince Cheng's Mansion.
Unexpectedly, he actually ran into him this time.
Song Tingchen's tone was complicated, but he couldn't help but advise.
"I know you're worried about those children and can't bear to see more people get hurt."
Don’t say that Su Tan is so heartless.
Even he felt very uncomfortable seeing those girls suffering like this.
"But His Majesty has already asked Master Ye to conduct a thorough investigation. Su Tan, a tall tree attracts the wind. You have made too many enemies. If you don't find out the truth, someone will use it to attack you. Then, even if His Majesty wants to protect you, it will be impossible."
Song Tingchen advised Su Tan like this.
It seemed as if he was really doing it for Su Tan's own good.
He couldn't say the words to ask Su Tan to stop interfering, because when he looked at those children, he naturally thought of Changle.
Su Tan looked at Song Tingchen expressionlessly.
"Should I check? What on earth is it to you?"
"Just because the Emperor has sent Master Ye to take charge of this matter, can't I investigate further?"
Sui Sui muttered something on the side.
"That Master Ye doesn't seem even as capable as Sister Fairy. What's the point of letting him investigate? It's better to let Sister Fairy and I investigate."
"Actually, I really think—"
Before he could finish his words, Lu Zhiheng blocked his mouth with an expressionless face.
"Alright Sui Sui, you are such a child, you are so lawless and you can't even say such a thing?"
"Your grandfather actually handed this matter over to Master Ye, which proves that he trusts Master Ye's ability. However, General Song has never witnessed the death of those children. Naturally, he doesn't know why Princess Jiayi is so obsessed with it."
Song Tingchen's face turned pale.
He looked at Su Tan steadily, "So you must get to the bottom of this matter, right?"
Su Tan had already turned around, pretending not to hear what he said.
After all, what does all this have to do with Song Tingchen?
She was really annoyed by the way he kept coming up to her.
Song Xiao's body trembled violently, and suddenly he rushed over with red eyes and tears.
He hugged Su Tan's legs tightly.
"Mother, you can't go!"
"Mother! His Majesty has already asked others to investigate, so please stop interfering!"
"If anything happens to you, what will Dad and I do? Mom, I really know I was wrong. I can't lose you. Please don't get involved in this matter, okay?"
"What does all this have to do with you? The Dali Temple is responsible for investigating the case, and Master Ye is responsible for catching the evil spirits. You don't have to worry about it!"
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