Chapter 617
The moment he turned around, the tenderness on his face vanished, replaced by a somber expression.
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The journey from the East Palace to the Imperial Study was enough for the Crown Prince to compose himself.
Upon arriving at the Imperial Study, the Crown Prince's face remained calm, revealing no flaw whatsoever.
At this moment, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was already in the Imperial Study.
"Father."
The emperor raised his chin, signaling him to rise.
"I wonder why Father has summoned me here?"
The emperor looked at the eldest prince and asked him to speak.
The eldest prince understood and recounted the accusations made earlier. He then added, "Father summoned you here not to convict you, but to have the two of you confront each other face to face. Your Highness, there's no need to overthink it."
The Crown Prince curled his lips into a smile: "I don't understand what you're saying, elder brother. I didn't do it, so why should I think about it?"
“The Crown Prince is right.”
The prince gritted his teeth.
The eldest prince has really made something of himself.
They used to be completely brainless, but now they've even resorted to such insidious methods.
Although every word seemed to be trying to exonerate him, the underlying meaning was actually to label him!
"Your Highness, is it really true that this matter has nothing to do with you?"
The Crown Prince cupped his hands in greeting: "Yes, it has nothing to do with me."
After a moment of silence, the emperor said, "Since that's the case, Minister Zhu, go and investigate. You have half a month to find out the truth and give the Crown Prince justice."
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review bowed and accepted the order.
After finishing his business, the emperor waved his hand and dismissed everyone.
The Crown Prince and the First Prince naturally walked ahead together, with Shen Rang and the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review following behind.
"Your Highness, why are you in such a hurry?" The eldest prince almost burst out laughing, admiring the crown prince's rare display of anxiety.
I've always been suppressed by the Crown Prince, and I never thought I'd have a day when I could finally hold my head high!
That was so refreshing!
The Crown Prince walked in a hurry, and the First Prince, too lazy to chase after him, simply stopped.
After the two men behind him stepped forward, the First Prince glanced at the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review: "Minister Zhu, this matter concerns the lives of the people and the reputation of the Crown Prince. You must investigate it thoroughly."
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review cupped his hands in greeting: "Your Highness, rest assured, I will do my utmost to investigate this matter thoroughly."
The eldest prince was finally satisfied: "Lord Shen, since you brought that person here, you must have been in charge of settling him down?"
Shen Rang nodded slightly: "Your Highness, rest assured, I have already spoken with Lord Zhu and will take him to see him as soon as we leave."
"With the two of you here, I am naturally at ease."
The eldest prince laughed heartily twice before striding away.
Shen Rang and the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review exchanged a glance and walked out together.
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Upon exiting the palace gate, they saw Jing Yuan waiting to the side.
"Your Highness, the person has been settled. I have instructed Jing Er to personally oversee him."
Shen Rang nodded slightly: "Take Lord Zhu there."
"yes."
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review bowed to Shen Rang again and said, "Thank you very much, Lord Shen, for this matter."
His words seemed to have a deeper meaning.
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