The bluefish that drank the water mixed with my blood turned completely red, and their numbers multiplied, circling around me as if trying to take me somewhere.
Just then, a familiar figure swam towards me in the water. Yu Shaoqing, dressed in white, looked like a white dragon. He came to my side and pulled me upwards, startling the fish into scattering.
Breathing became increasingly difficult, and overwhelming darkness swept over me.
I don't know if I'm conscious or unconscious, but the story of September and the deceased keeps playing in my mind like a movie.
Ye Liming wore a bright yellow dragon robe, the dragon embroidered with gold thread was so lifelike, its claws outstretched.
At his feet stood the assembled ministers. Because Prince Yu had recently lost his child, he was granted special permission to wear mourning clothes to court.
Because it involved matters within the royal family, the emperor ordered Wang Wei to investigate and give an account in court.
His sharp, eagle-like gaze was fixed on Ye Lisheng: "Someone witnessed Prince Anyang pushing An'er into the icy river. I beg Father Emperor to uphold justice for An'er!"
"Wang Wei, has the investigation yielded any conclusions?"
He wiped the sweat from his brow. This was a hot potato; if handled poorly, he might lose not only his official position but also his life.
"Your Majesty, the young prince's personal maidservant accused me of witnessing Prince Anyang push the young prince into the icy river!"
"That maid's name is Xiu Niang, and she has taken care of the young prince for many years!"
These words immediately sparked whispers among the court officials.
"Where is that maid now?" Ye Liming asked.
Wang Wei looked troubled and stammered, "Your Majesty, after the young prince's accident, Xiu Niang disappeared without a trace. I sent people to her house to search for her, and they found the house in a mess, with obvious signs of a fight!"
Prince Yu, somewhat angry, pointed at Ye Lisheng with a ferocious expression and said, "You must be trying to silence me!"
Ye Lisheng calmly raised an eyebrow, the chill in his eyes causing him to take a step back, a cold smile playing on his lips: "Those present know better than anyone what kind of person I am!"
The ministers all nodded.
At this moment, Minister Li of the Ministry of Revenue stepped forward and said, "Your Highness has been protecting Lingqi at the border and has made great contributions. It is impossible and there is no reason for you to kill the young prince!"
Su Xiang, who had been standing silently to the side for a long time, said, "Then what did Lord Li say was the reason? And why did the maid happen to witness Prince Anyang murdering the young prince? And coincidentally, Prince Anyang disappeared inexplicably in the prison, and the maid's house was then attacked!"
"Could it be that someone wants to use this to sow discord between Prince Yu and Prince Anyang?"
A single sentence from Wangqiaochuan plunged everyone into deep thought.
"Yes! That makes sense!"
"Then who does the Imperial Advisor think is the one stirring up trouble?"
"Your Majesty, I have heard that many Lan Yi people have recently infiltrated Lingqi, their intention being..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone already knew what he meant.
Su Xiang stepped forward, his voice filled with righteous indignation: "Your Majesty, I believe the Celestial Master's words are reasonable. The Lan Yi and Ling Qi have always been at odds, and I fear they intend to use this opportunity to incite internal strife within Ling Qi. I implore Your Majesty to send troops to punish the Lan Yi!"
These words stirred a surge of passion within everyone.
A mysterious glint flashed in Ye Liming's eyes as he asked, "Then, Prime Minister Su, who do you think would be the best choice to send to attack the garrison at the border?"
Prime Minister Su was startled and didn't know how to answer. If he suggested sending Ye Lisheng to quell the rebellion, it would surely arouse suspicion.
Ye Lisheng glanced coldly at Prince Yu, a wicked smile playing on his lips. "The person who killed the young prince must be found out. Whether it was the Lan Yi people who instigated the war, everyone will soon know!"
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