Chapter 45 Rescue
The next morning, Su Wenxuan had just finished tidying his clothes when a eunuch rushed over.
"Your Highness! Something terrible has happened!"
"What is it?" Su Wenlan turned around, frowning. "Speak quickly."
The eunuch's eyes were filled with panic. He took a few deep breaths and said hurriedly, "The Grand Tutor has led a group of senior officials to Jianzhang Palace!"
Su Wenlan was taken aback, somewhat confused. "What are they doing there?"
"They say they want the Crown Prince to release the prisoners!" the eunuch said urgently. "They say that since someone has already confessed to the Princess Consort's arson case, the Crown Prince's refusal to release them is malicious!"
Upon hearing this, Su Wenlan was furious. "What a treacherous person!" he shouted. "I'll go and ask them how I've ever been treacherous!"
As soon as they arrived at the entrance of Jianzhang Palace, they heard shouts coming from outside the hall.
"Your Majesty is wise! Now that Your Majesty is unwell and the Crown Prince is in power, the Crown Prince is taking advantage of this opportunity to murder his own brother!"
One of them, who seemed to be the leader, kowtowed heavily, saying, "Your Majesty! How can such a viper be the ruler of a country!"
Su Wenxuan stood at the door, frowning and clenching his fists tightly. "What a useless ruler!" he thought. After a long while, Su Wenxuan composed himself and walked inside, loudly proclaiming, "Grand Tutor, what is the meaning of this?"
The man looked up at the sound of the voice, and seeing that it was Su Wenyi, he couldn't help but sneer, "The Crown Prince knows this in his heart, why ask such a question!"
Despite being silenced by the Grand Tutor's words, Su Wenxuan did not get angry. Instead, he said with a forced smile, "It's understandable that the Grand Tutor is so concerned about the country."
As he spoke, he glanced into the hall and said, “Father has not been feeling well these past few days. Now that I am taking over the reins, why don’t the ministers come directly to me instead of bothering Father?”
Upon hearing this, the Grand Tutor said nothing, but merely gave Su Wenxuan a cold snort to show his disdain.
Su Wenxuan chuckled to himself, then said gently, "I wonder what brings the Grand Tutor to Jianzhang Palace in such great trouble, gathering so many senior officials together?"
As he spoke, Su Wenzhen narrowed his eyes, "Grand Tutor, why don't you speak with this venomous man like me? Perhaps I can still help you!"
The Grand Tutor was enraged by Su Wenlan's words. He looked up and angrily shouted, "If it's true that the current emperor is only able to sit securely in this position with my assistance, how dare you speak to me like that!"
Su Wenlan frowned and clenched his fists. Although the Grand Tutor was always arrogant, he was loyal to the Chu Kingdom. In addition, his merits were great and his father let him do as he pleased. Su Wenlan gritted his teeth. If he were to ascend the throne in the future, he would definitely execute all these people!
Su Wenxuan sighed softly and shook his head helplessly, "Since that's the case, then we'll follow the Grand Tutor's wishes..."
Seeing that Su Wenlan did not refute him, the Grand Tutor did not say anything more, but simply turned his head away coldly and stopped speaking.
After a long standoff, the door to the inner hall finally opened, and a figure walked out.
Su Wenxuan stepped forward and asked, "Eunuch Li, how is Father Emperor?"
The man addressed as Eunuch Li glanced at Su Wenxuan almost imperceptibly, then slowly bowed. "Your Highness, the Emperor sent me to convey a message that you have acted too rashly and need more experience, so..."
As he spoke, Eunuch Li stepped forward and helped the Grand Tutor, who was kneeling on the ground, to his feet. “His Majesty says that the Grand Tutor will temporarily handle the affairs of the court.”
"ah!"
A commotion arose outside the hall, and the group of people began to whisper among themselves upon hearing the news.
"Hand it over to the Grand Tutor..." Su Wenxuan's body stiffened, looking at Eunuch Li in disbelief, "Father...is that really what you said..."
Eunuch Li turned to look at Su Wenxuan and nodded slightly. "His Majesty also said that Prince Jin and his wife should return to their residence today. After all this commotion these past few days, they must be exhausted."
Su Wenxuan's face turned pale, still unable to believe what Eunuch Li had said.
Although he forcibly kept Ye Wanning, it was because he had evidence in hand. His father, the emperor, was always strict and just, so why would he not listen to his explanation and demand her release?
Furthermore, he had guessed that his father would order him to release the prisoners, but instead, he was stripped of his power…
Su Wenlan suddenly shivered. He turned his head and saw the strange expressions on the faces of the ministers not far away... He couldn't help but feel a little suffocated... Was his father... going to abandon him...?
While a myriad of emotions raged outside Jianzhang Palace, a harmonious atmosphere prevailed inside the Imperial Clan Court's prison.
A few days later, Su Wenzhen finally saw the haggard Ye Wanning. Seeing her pale face, Su Wenzhen couldn't help but feel heartbroken and speechless.
Su Wenzhen pursed his lips, pouting slightly in a wronged manner, "Wife..." he twisted his fingers, "I miss you so much..."
I miss you so much… Ye Wanning stared blankly at the person who suddenly appeared in front of her, somewhat unable to believe that it was real.
"Wenzhen...is it really you..." The composure she had been putting on for the past few days finally crumbled, and Ye Wanning, having removed her mask, couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears, hugging Su Wenzhen. "Me too...I missed you so much too..."
Su Wenyan stood to the side, watching the two embracing each other, and couldn't help but sigh softly, hoping that in the future, his sister-in-law would never have to suffer like this again...
Su Wenzhen held Ye Wanning in his arms, a pang of regret in his heart. In the end, he had let her suffer...
Before coming here, he had made ample preparations. Even when facing a frail and helpless Ye Wanning, he could remain calm and composed. But now, Su Wenzhen sighed. Even that single tear touched his heart.
Su Wenzhen was puzzled. When exactly did it start? They had only considered her as a mole from the beginning!
He remembered that when they first met, she protected him. At that time, he felt that something was wrong with her, so he sent Jiang Hai to investigate her. He accidentally discovered that she had been framed by the Crown Princess and committed suicide. At that time, he felt heartbroken!
Later, as they spent every day and night together, Su Wenzhen couldn't help but feel a little dazed. He... seemed to have become somewhat inseparable from her...
Su Wenzhen looked down at the person who was crying in his arms, and felt a surge of tenderness in his heart.
He lowered his eyes. Last night, the Crown Princess came to them and said that she had evidence to prove Wan Ning's innocence, but she wanted to exchange it for her future glory. He actually made Wen Yan agree without even thinking about it.
Indeed, beauty is a curse! Su Wenzhen stared at Ye Wanning's back and couldn't help but find it a little funny. He composed himself, slowly hugged the tearful girl in his arms, his eyes full of determination.
What happened today will never happen again! Su Wenzhen's eyes darkened. If anyone dared to bully her even a little more, he would make them pay for it a thousandfold!
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