"The assassination of the crown prince should be punished by being torn apart by a chariot. Liuyunjin comes from Prince Li's mansion. I implore Your Majesty to immediately arrest Prince Li and his wife and give the crown prince an explanation."
"Your Majesty, please think twice! If the assassin was truly sent by Prince Li, how could he allow her to wear Liuyun brocade? Isn't this just shooting herself in the foot? No matter how foolish Prince Li is, he would never do such a thing!"
"That's not certain. What if Prince Li was confused by the wedding wine? You know, not everyone can be as shrewd and clear-headed as the Imperial Concubine."
The Imperial Concubine looked at Murong Xiao with venom in her eyes. On the contrary, the Queen, who had already disliked Murong Xiao, now, after witnessing her venomous tongue, was even more convinced that she was a valuable helper to the Crown Prince.
With this woman by the side of the prince, they were one step closer to the Peace Palace. One had to admit that Murong Qingyu had a good vision in sending Murong Xiao to the palace despite Qingyun's resentment.
"Father, emperor and son..."
“That’s enough!”
King Li wanted to defend himself, but the emperor didn't want to hear it. In fact, he was not unaware of the fact that the princes had secretly assassinated the crown prince, but he had also wanted the crown prince dead before, so he was even happy to see it happen.
However, what happened today made him feel somewhat guilty towards the Queen, and he also felt a little guilty towards the Crown Prince, whom he disliked.
"This matter will be handled by the Imperial Clan Court. As the Crown Princess said, if Prince Li's Mansion wishes to sever ties, they must provide evidence. Once the Imperial Clan Court's findings are in, we'll proceed with the punishment! All of you, get out of here!"
After the Imperial Noble Consort, Prince Li, and Prince Li's wife left with sullen faces, the Emperor finally turned to Murong Qingyun. Since the blood test results showed that he was not the Queen's illegitimate child, he had to start pacifying the Murong family.
"Qingyun, the Imperial Concubine and Prince Li were so suspicious just now. I was instigated by them and was in a bad mood, so I ordered your blood test. In fact, I watched you grow up, so how could I doubt your birth? It's just that sometimes, as an emperor, there are too many things that are beyond your control. Do you understand?"
"I understand."
"Commoner?" The emperor frowned. "How can the son of the Grand Marshal call himself a commoner? Furthermore, Lord Murong is my sworn brother, entitled to the same rites as a king of a different surname. You should call yourself the Crown Prince."
Murong Qingyun returned to his gentle and graceful state, bowed and said, "I dare not. Although the emperor and my father are sworn brothers, they are as close as brothers, but he has never issued an official decree. Therefore, my father is only the Grand Marshal, and I, this humble servant, do not hold any official position in the court. I only dare to call myself this humble servant."
"Nonsense!" the emperor asked with the kindness of an elder, "Are you blaming me for not officially conferring the title of King of a Different Surname on your father?"
"I dare not."
"Wang Zhengde!"
"I'm here!" Eunuch De, who had been following Emperor De Zheng, immediately stepped forward to listen to the order.
"Grand Marshal Murong Qingyu has been loyal to his duties and has defended the security of our border for many years. He is truly a treasure to the Nanyue nation. From today on, Grand Marshal Murong Qingyu is named the Prince of Zhennan, his legitimate son Murong Qingyun is named the Crown Prince of Zhennan, and Crown Princess Murong Xiao is named the Princess of Nanyang. Tomorrow morning at the court, I will present the awards in front of all civil and military officials."
"yes!"
Murong Xiao and Murong Qingyun looked at each other and bowed to thank His Majesty for his grace.
Looking at the emperor who looked very happy with a rosy face, Murong Xiao sneered in his heart.
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(Updated on October 2)
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