Chapter 426 Yue Haoyun's true intentions are exposed

"Your son greets the Queen Mother!" The Great Prince bowed respectfully.

Zhu Ling smiled but did not smile: "Your Highness, please get up quickly."

"I wonder why the Queen Mother called me here?"

The Great Prince looked calm at this time, but he was already beating drums in his heart.

This was the first time he met Zhu Ling alone after returning to Dayue from Daxia.

Zhu Ling summoned him this time, it must not be to greet him, and she might have some bad ideas in her mind.

Zhu Ling picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, then said lightly: "Haoyun, you returned safely from Daxia, and your mother hasn't asked you yet."

"Mother heard that your plan failed, Chunyu Yilan was arrested on the spot, and then your entire delegation was placed under house arrest."

"Judging from Daxia's reaction, they must have found out something. It is very likely that they have found out that our Great Yue planned to murder the second prince."

"But what I find strange is, why did Daxia release you so quickly?"

"Not only did they release you readily, they also specially let their delegation escort you back."

Zhu Ling spoke slowly, observing Yue Haoyun's reaction as he spoke.

"Could it be that the Emperor of Daxia has some special relationship with our Great Prince?"

At the same time, behind the screen on the side of the main hall, Han Lie sat there motionless, holding his breath, secretly listening to the conversation between Zhu Ling and Yue Haoyun.

Yue Haoyun's heart was beating like thunder. He suppressed his emotions and said respectfully, "Mother, you have misunderstood me."

"I was extremely nervous when I was brought into the Great Xia Palace. The Great Xia Emperor treated me harshly every day and interrogated me every few days."

"I gritted my teeth and didn't say anything that was unfavorable to Dayue. I kept the matter of subjugation a secret and didn't admit to knowing Chunyu Yilan."

Zhu Ling smiled evilly, "Oh? Really? I didn't expect that our prince had such a hard time in the Xia Palace!"

"If that's the case, why did the Great Xia Emperor let you come back so soon?"

Yue Haoyun bit his lip and took a deep breath. He had already expected Zhu Ling's inquiries today.

He had already rehearsed these questions for Zhu Ling many times in his mind. Today, as long as his acting skills were good, he could successfully confuse Zhu Ling and gain her trust.

He tried to speak in the calmest tone possible: "Mother, the people of Daxia are not fools, and the Emperor of Daxia is not an ordinary person. Even if I refuse to admit to the act of subjugation, they will not believe it."

"Even if Chunyu Yilan refuses to say a word in the prison, Daxia can still infer that it was done by Dai Viet."

"I know it is useless to prove my innocence, so I just took a gamble."

"I reasoned with the Emperor of Dai Viet, and told him how powerful Dai Viet is and how strong its army is."

"And after the battle in the northern border, Daxia suffered huge losses in national strength and its treasury is empty. If another war breaks out, it should be Daxia that is afraid, not Dai Viet." "If

Dai Viet and Daxia go to war, Dai Viet will surely win with its strength."

"I spoke to him in a very tough tone. After hearing this, the Emperor of Daxia's attitude changed drastically. He began to soften."

"After this conversation, a few days later, the Emperor of Daxia issued an edict to release my son back to Dai Viet. I guess this was after discussion with the important officials in the court."

At this point, Yue Haoyun deliberately smiled heartyly, "So facts have proved that my son won this gamble. Daxia is jealous of Dai Viet, so they dare not do anything to me, the King of Dai Viet."

Han Lie, hiding behind the screen, frowned and thought.

Zhu Ling had a sinister smile on her face, and she said softly: "You are worthy of being the prince of Dayue. Relying on your eloquent tongue, you can return safely. You are really respectable and admirable!"

Yue Haoyun smiled and said: "Mother, what are you talking about? I am really lucky this time."

Zhu Ling was silent for a moment, and then said: "I still don't understand one thing."

Yue Haoyun bowed: "Please tell me, mother."

"If you really had a bad relationship with the Emperor of Daxia when you were in the Daxia Palace, then why did Princess Anguo insist on living in your mansion?"

"The palace ladies all said that Princess Anguo is very close to you." Zhu Ling's tone was weird and full of deep meaning.

Yue Haoyun lowered his head, his eyes turned, and said: "Mother, why don't you understand? The Princess Anguo was bribed by me on purpose!"

"At that time, I was in the Great Xia Palace, and all my followers except Xifeng were taken away. I was really helpless. I was in urgent need of an insider."

"At this time, Princess Anguo accidentally broke into my bedroom. So, I deliberately approached her and got closer to her, so that she would let down her guard and get close to me."

"Later, I got a lot of information from her."

"She is a little girl, and she believed my kindness to me. So until now, she still calls me Uncle Yue affectionately when she sees me. Little did she know that I have been using her all along."

Zhu Ling said gently, "So that's how it is! Mother, you never expected that my Great Yue Prince is so wise and brave. He is really amazing!"

"I am embarrassed that you praise me so much, mother."

Zhu Ling talked to the prince about some family matters and then let him leave.

After Yue Haoyun left, after a while, Zhu Ling called out, "Come out, they are gone!"

Han Lie walked out from behind the screen with his hands behind his back, as if he was thinking about something.

"Lord Han!" Zhu Ling said seriously.

"In your opinion, is Yue Haoyun telling the truth?"

Han Lie pinched his beard, frowning. "At first glance, it sounds very true. But if you think about it carefully, there are mistakes."

Zhu Ling raised his eyebrows, motioning Han Lie to continue.

"When we were on a diplomatic mission to Daxia, the emperor of Daxia dared to put him, a prince of Dayue, and me, a first-rank official of Dayue, under house arrest." "

When I and the delegation returned to the country, he was the only prince left, but the emperor of Daxia was frightened by his few words?"

Zhu Ling heard this and instantly showed an expression of sudden enlightenment.

"Lord Han's analysis makes sense! I was almost deceived by this guy just now."

"In that case, Yue Haoyun was able to return home smoothly because he must have colluded with Daxia!"

Han Lie nodded, "That's right."

"Maybe this time, the prince was plotting something with the emperor of Daxia."

After hearing this, Zhu Ling picked up a grape from the fruit plate with resentment, and squeezed the grape hard, causing the juice to flow out.

"That guy Yue Haoyun can't be kept for even one more day."

"Even if he is seriously injured and will not live long, I can't wait any longer."

Han Lie bowed and said, "The Queen Mother is right. If we keep him for another day, we will be in more danger."