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Outside the door, Ye Qing looked at the National Master with a complicated expression.The National Master said indifferently, “We are trying to find a solution. You inside, hold on a bit longer.”
There was a flicker of surprise in Ye Qing’s eyes.
Xiao Hen said, “Hurry up, my mother is gravely injured, she won’t last much longer.”
The National Master responded mildly, “Understood. Ya He, go fetch some tools to pry the door open.”
“Yes, Master!” In this life-and-death situation, Ya He hurried off without touching the ground.
Only Ye Qing was left, staring at the National Master in shock, wanting to speak but hesitating several times.
Outside the door, besides them, there were the death guards and disciples of the National Master Hall, along with over a dozen of the Crown Prince’s Jin Yi Guards.
Ye Qing had some suspicions, which he decided to address privately with his master later.
Inside the secret room, the Emperor, upon learning that the door couldn’t be opened for a while, became increasingly anxious.
He asked Gu Jiao, “How is she? Has the bleeding stopped?”
Gu Jiao knelt beside Shangguan Yun, desperately trying to stop the bleeding. Her face was covered in Shangguan Yun’s blood, presenting a horrifying sight.
Gu Jiao said, “Not yet, the injury is too severe. There are no medicinal herbs or surgical tools here, there’s no effective way to stop the bleeding!”
Gu Jiao’s words were the last straw. The Emperor’s anger toward the Crown Prince reached its peak.
He coldly approached the Crown Prince, “I had thought you were kind and respectful, one who behaves properly even in hidden chambers. Of all my sons, you appeared the most sincere, even Elder Yang praised your virtuous conduct. Though not the eldest, I defied the opinions and named you the Crown Prince of Dayan. Over the years, I allowed your subtle power plays, turning a blind eye to your cultivation of influence and connections with noble families, believing you needed some practical skills to rule. But never did I imagine my leniency would fuel your ambition! Are you not content with being the Crown Prince? You wish to usurp the throne and become emperor prematurely!”
The Emperor’s aura intensified, and the Crown Prince’s legs gave way as he knelt on the ground, “Father! I did not! I did not try to usurp you! I know nothing about that Long Aotian! Father… if you don’t believe me, summon Pang Hai, he can prove he conspired with Xiao Liulang before coming to my residence!”
The Emperor coldly pointed at the lifeless body of Gu Chengfeng on the ground, “How convenient for Xiao Liulang to be ambushed and then encountered by him?”
The Crown Prince was stunned.
The Emperor withdrew his hand, his words cold as ice, “Do you think I’m old and senile, unable to see through your petty tricks? It’s obvious you lured this person to save Xiao Liulang, allowing him to get closer to Xiao Liulang, frequently visiting the National Master Hall under the pretense of association with Xuanyuan Yun and Qingqing. A facade of intimacy with the deposed princess and the Imperial Grandson. Your arrangement was indeed meticulous, even the National Master Hall’s disciples served as your witnesses!”
The Crown Prince was utterly dumbfounded.
Gu Jiao was also quite surprised.
Who would have thought the Emperor had such an active imagination? Could Xiao Hen’s script-writing talent be hereditary?
“Father! I truly did not! Please believe me, today’s events are not my doing! I know nothing!”
The Emperor clearly wasn’t convinced.
Gu Jiao muttered that the Emperor of Dayan was indeed very suspicious.
Then again, had it not been for his suspicion, he wouldn’t have exterminated the Xuanyuan family over a few mere prophecies.
Everything in this world is a double-edged sword. The former Princess and Xuanyuan family were wounded by the Emperor’s suspicion; now, it might be your turn.
Karma indeed comes full circle.
The Emperor looked at the Crown Prince with disappointment, suppressing his overwhelming anger and sorrow, “You are unworthy of your position! Even committing patricide! It’s my fault for not recognizing your true nature sooner, allowing your ambition to grow unchecked! Fortunately, it’s not too late to set things right! Zhang Dequan!”
Xiao Hen turned around and said blankly, “Imperial Grandfather, Eunuch Zhang is not here.”
Without hesitation, the Emperor commanded, “Then you, record this!”
Xiao Hen nodded and stammered, “Uh, yes, Imperial Grandfather, please command.”
The iron door was thick and soundproof, but for highly skilled warriors with strong senses, hearing the conversations inside wasn’t difficult.
When the Emperor finished his last decree with unyielding clarity, the Crown Prince’s desperate wail echoed from within the secret room, “No, Father—”