He originally thought it was the Lady Hou who was behind it, and since she still wouldn't let him go, how could she suspect Tang Xu, who was like a brother to him back then?
Tang Xu's expression stiffened, and he subconsciously avoided his gaze.
This obviously guilty reaction has already given the answer.
Chi Yan's expression grew increasingly cold: "You kept saying we were brothers, but you stabbed me in the back. Tang Xu, being your brother is truly the worst luck imaginable!"
Tang Xu's face turned bright red, but he couldn't utter a rebuttal.
Chi Yan realized that this kind of person would always look for reasons in others, and he was completely disappointed, so he changed the subject: "Where is he?"
Tang Xu quickly realized who he was asking and was secretly surprised. Could it be that he had already guessed that the Third Prince was not dead?
His expression was strained, and his tone was stiff: "I don't know who you're talking about."
In fact, he still can't accept that the Third Prince actually abandoned him and ran away!
But he still held onto a sliver of hope. He had been so loyal to the Third Prince, never abandoning him even in a life-or-death situation. Surely the Third Prince would save him?
"What a loyal dog." A hint of danger flashed in Chi Yan's eyes. Ignoring how ugly Tang Xu's face was, he turned to the guards and ordered, "Take him to the Dali Temple to await his fate."
Tang Xu's eyes widened suddenly, and he struggled violently: "Chi Yan, you can't do this to me! What crime have I committed? You're clearly taking revenge!"
After taking a few steps, Chi Yan turned around, his eyes expressionless, his tone as if speaking to a stranger: "Colluding with rebels to cause trouble, you have ulterior motives, take him away!"
Tang Xu's body went limp instantly, as if he had lost all his strength. He stared at Chi Yan, and could only let himself be dragged away.
Chi Yan stood there for a moment, his eyes lowered, his emotions unreadable, but for a moment his solitary figure showed a hint of loneliness.
I've often heard people say that it's lonely at the top.
He hadn't even reached the top yet, but he already felt a chill.
But it's clearly summer now.
He didn't remain silent for long. A guard who had searched the entire mansion rushed over to report: "Reporting to my lord, we searched the whole house and arrested about ten bystanders, but we didn't find anyone seriously injured!"
In other words, the Third Prince still hasn't been found?
Chi Yan's gaze darkened, but his expression showed little surprise: "I understand."
Throughout the entire world, there are very few people who have the ability to hide the seriously injured Third Prince!
The thing he and Tang Ning feared still happened.
...
Before leaving the residence, Shen Tangning grabbed Chi Yan, her brows furrowed as she expressed her concerns: "We have to consider this in advance. If His Majesty knows about the Third Prince faking his death, will you be able to catch him on this trip?"
If the fact that the Third Prince is not dead is exposed, it will undoubtedly be a slap in the face to Emperor Chongde. How will the court officials and the people view this?
He certainly wouldn't stand by and watch something like that happen.
Hearing her words, Chi Yan's eyes showed a thoughtful expression: "Then let's try and see if he knows anything about it!"
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