Princess Qu Ling initially tried to deny it, saying that she did not do it on purpose and that it was unintentional.
With so many witnesses and evidence, how could her few words of sophistry possibly overturn it?
Especially under Mo Lan'an's relentless questioning, Princess Qu Ling's face gradually became distorted.
She was imprisoned in a Buddhist temple when she was eight years old, and later in an inner prison.
Although they have no worries about food and clothing, their mentality has become more distorted.
Now, being repeatedly questioned by Mo Lan'an, whom she cared about so much, she couldn't take it anymore!
"Shut up! Mo Lan'an, it's all because of you! If it weren't for you, how could I have ended up like this? How could you treat me like this?"
Princess Qu Ling nearly went mad.
She struggled to her feet, looking at the still very young crown prince with eyes full of hatred!
Why?
She gave everything for Mo Lan'an, but why did Mo Lan'an hate her so much from the beginning?
And he kept pushing himself to the brink of despair?
The ministers thought Princess Quling had gone mad, daring to roar at His Highness the Crown Prince in the main hall.
"I never asked you to do anything. All of this is because of your own desires and dark heart."
"Nonsense! You clearly praised me, you like me! I like you too, so I would give everything for you."
Princess Qu Ling screamed wildly.
How could it not be related to the eucalyptus?
Everything she did was for him.
"I have never said I like you, not even a hint."
Dark blue eucalyptus frowned.
He has never liked Princess Qu Ling, so why would Princess Qu Ling have such thoughts?
Princess Qu Ling said in a madman's voice, "But back then, when I first came to the palace banquet, I stood under the lanterns and you praised me for being beautiful and pretty."
The memory of the blue eucalyptus is amazing.
He quickly recalled what happened that day.
He calmly said, "I was referring to the lantern above your head. Later, I even had it taken down and placed in my bedchamber. Everyone knows that over the years."
It was a lantern carved with a cute white dragon.
There are so many styles of lanterns in the palace, but none of them have ever been carved with dragons.
It is also a red lantern.
Red is Xiao Liu's favorite color.
"Ridiculous! You were clearly praising me back then, and you hid the lamp because you liked me."
Princess Qu Ling looked excited.
How could it be a misunderstanding?
What's so great about a lamp?
He must be praising her.
"If I truly loved you, why have I never treated you any differently all these years? Why have I never given you a gift, and why did I not hesitate to collect evidence when you committed a crime? You should know that I had someone take meticulous care of that lamp, and after all these years, it is still as good as new."
Mo Lan'an's cold eyes were full of mockery.
She actually thought he liked her?
Where did this illusion come from?
"No! No way, how could this be?"
"You love me, and I love you too. But I am the Crown Prince's fiancée, how can I marry you? I killed the eldest prince to marry you. Now that you have become the Crown Prince, my reputation is ruined, and you say you have never loved me?"
Princess Qu Ling buried her face in her hands and wept bitterly, howling madly.
But the words she shouted weren't crazy at all; on the contrary... they were devastating!
Everyone looked at Mo Lan'an, and began to ponder in their hearts.
Could it be that Princess Qu Ling killed the former crown prince simply because she wanted to marry Mo Lan'an?
How could a four-year-old girl have such a vicious heart?
Does he even have that ability?
You should know that after the incident, His Majesty ordered a thorough investigation!
This matter seems to have a strange quality to it.
But if what Princess Qu Ling said is true, if Mo Lan'an did it on purpose, deliberately seducing Princess Qu Ling and deliberately inducing her to kill the eldest prince.
Then he, along with the late empress, cleaned up the mess.
In order to prevent others from suspecting her and her son, the late empress even pretended to be extremely concerned, and died of illness two years later.
This way, it seems no one would doubt that the late empress had no feelings for the late crown prince.
That……
hiss!
All the ministers who thought of this felt a chill run down their spines.
This is terrifying!
It's over.
The urge to urinate became even stronger.
I want to go home.
what to do?
"Princess Qu Ling, I will ask you one more time: Is it truly only you who killed the eldest prince? Is it simply because you wanted to marry the crown prince?"
The emperor was furious and questioned him.
However, compared to the previous inquiry, this time the Emperor asked one more question—was someone instigating this?
Princess Qu Ling giggled, her laughter shaking her body. She pointed at Mo Lan'an, her gaze chilling and icy.
"Mo Lan'an, you've used me as a pawn, fooling me for so many years! But I am a human being, not a pawn. Even in death, I will not let you escape unscathed!"
"Your Majesty, it was Mo Lan'an who repeatedly misled me, gradually making me believe that I could only marry him if I killed the eldest prince!"
"I am willing to bear the full responsibility for killing the Crown Prince! However, Mo Lan'an is not innocent either, and I hope Your Majesty will investigate thoroughly!"
Since we're going to die anyway...
Even in death, I will help Mo Lan'an!
Why should she be the only one who's upset?
"Your Majesty, you absolutely cannot believe this!" The Prime Minister immediately stepped forward. "Your Majesty, regardless of whether His Highness the Crown Prince is involved or not, Princess Qu Ling is doomed. His Highness has severely punished her several times, so naturally she harbors resentment. To seek revenge in this way before her death is truly despicable!"
That's incredibly hurtful.
Even if His Majesty trusts His Highness the Crown Prince, wouldn't he have any doubts at all?
No, it won't happen.
From this day forward, His Majesty will no longer fully trust His Highness the Crown Prince.
His Highness the Crown Prince is only thirteen years old and has not yet grown up...
There are too many variables involved.
“The Prime Minister is absolutely right. Your Majesty, for so many years, His Highness the Crown Prince has gone to pay homage to the eldest prince every year. Back then, His Majesty the Empress was so heartbroken by the death of the eldest prince that she died young! Your Majesty, please do not believe what the princess says.”
“Your Majesty, the princess is vicious and has done all sorts of bad things. You must never believe everything she says.”
Almost all the court officials spoke in favor of Mo Lan'an.
Although Mo Lan'an was only thirteen years old, the abilities and skills he displayed impressed the court officials.
They all believed, and even looked forward to, the day when Mo Lan'an ascended the throne, and that he would lead the world to its zenith.
However, this situation was met with great alarm and wariness from the Emperor!
Unbeknownst to many, the Crown Prince had already won over most of the court officials.
He's only thirteen years old!
If what Princess Qu Ling said is true, then the Crown Prince is too ruthless and vicious. If I disagree with the Crown Prince in the future, will he also try to harm me?
The emperor was filled with fear as he recalled his two inexplicable illnesses last year.
“Your Majesty, since the princess has said so, I beg Your Majesty to order a thorough investigation. During this period, I will not leave the Eastern Palace! The innocent will be proven innocent.”
Mo Lanan immediately expressed its opinion.
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