Chapter 367: Sue
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Jiang Peihuan was no longer sleepy, but when she heard the man’s words, she nodded.
However, just as Jiang Peihuan was about to return to her room, there came a rush of footsteps from the doorway.
Turning her head, she saw Han Feng hurrying over.
Han Feng’s clothes were completely drenched.
Seeing him like this, Xiao Nanye frowned, “What happened?”
“Master, someone from the palace has come, asking you to enter the palace immediately.”
Hearing this, Xiao Nanye’s brow furrowed.
“I will go to the palace. You rest early.”
Hearing Han Feng’s words, Xiao Nanye turned to Jiang Peihuan, speaking softly. But before he could finish, Han Feng whispered, “Master, the palace said, not only you, but the queen must also go.”
Hearing this, a chill flashed in Xiao Nanye’s eyes.
Seeing this, Han Feng closed his mouth, his eyes showing a trace of innocence. This was Emperor Qi Ming’s decree, and he had nothing to do with it.
Beside him, Jiang Peihuan laughed and said, “Alright, in that case, I will accompany you to the palace.”
Saying this, Jiang Peihuan and Xiao Nanye walked out together.
Han Feng quickly followed.
Hearing footsteps, Jiang Peihuan paused to say to him, “Change into a dry set of clothes first.”
“Yes.”
Han Feng glanced down at his wet clothes.
For guards like them, being wet was commonplace, but hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Han Feng nodded with a smile.
When Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan reached the main hall of Cheng Mansion, they immediately saw Wang Kun waiting there.
“Greetings to King and Queen Cheng.”
Seeing him, Xiao Nanye asked in a low voice, “Why are you here? What happened in the palace?”
“Nothing particularly happened in the palace.”
“It’s just that the prince of the Mu Mansion has died, and King Mu entered the palace overnight.”
Hearing this, Jiang Peihuan and Xiao Nanye exchanged glances, both probably guessing why they were summoned by Emperor Qi Ming.
Jiang Peihuan hadn’t expected the Mu Mansion to act so quickly.
Jiang Peihuan and Xiao Nanye followed Wang Kun to the Qianqing Palace.
Before they even reached the door, they heard crying from inside.
“Greetings to the imperial brother.”
Xiao Nanye led Jiang Peihuan in and performed a brief salute.
Upon hearing Xiao Nanye’s voice, the crying inside Qianqing Palace abruptly stopped, followed by an outburst of anger.
“Xiao Nanye, how could you be so heartless?”
The person who rushed up was already gray-haired. From his attire, Jiang Peihuan guessed that this must be King Mu, the cousin of the late emperor.
Because of this relationship, he was fearless even in front of Emperor Qi Ming.
However, upon hearing King Mu’s accusation, Xiao Nanye’s face remained indifferent, “What do you mean by that, imperial uncle?”
“Why didn’t you save Chang Yang? He is the only bloodline of my Mu Mansion. Why didn’t you…”
“Why should 1 save him?”
Before King Mu could finish, Xiao Nanye, with cold eyes, interrupted him.
Hearing this, King Mu was stunned, and not only him, but Emperor Qi Ming was also taken aback.
After a few seconds, Emperor Qi Ming, with anger in his eyes, looked at Xiao Nanye, “What are you talking about? Chang Yang is your nephew. Do you intend to just watch him die?”
“Your Majesty, the prince is not to be blamed for this matter.”
Upon seeing both of them incessantly pointing fingers at Xiao Nanye, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but speak up. Yet the moment she did, Emperor Qi Ming turned his anger towards her, “Jiang Peihuan, how dare you speak?”
“You, as the wife of King Cheng, as an inner member of the family, should know to advise your husband, and yet you…”
“Imperial brother, this matter was entirely my decision, and it has nothing to do with Huan Er.”
Before Emperor Qi Ming could finish speaking, Xiao Nanye interrupted him directly.
The expression on Emperor Qi Ming’s face darkened even further.
Not wanting to berate Xiao Nanye, the emperor directed his anger at Jiang Peihuan instead. Upon hearing Xiao Nanye’s response, he said with even greater irritation, “As his wife, don’t you think you should have persuaded him?”
“Imperial brother, are you aware that Chang Yang killed the entire Bai Ling family?”
Upon hearing this, Emperor Qi Ming was momentarily stunned.
With a gaze full of coldness and ridicule, Xiao Nanye continued, “Despite being a member of the royal family and enjoying all the privileges since childhood, not only did Chang Yang fail to contribute to the well-being of the subjects, he even harmed innocent civilians for his own desires.”
“Bai Ling was personally taken into his residence by him, and her revenge was simply the result of the path he chose. He has only himself to blame.”
“Xiao Nanye, how can you say that? You, too, are part of the royal family. Instead of supporting Chang Yang, you side with an outsider?”
Hearing Xiao Nanye’s words, the fury in King Mu’s eyes was palpable.
Xiao Nanye’s expression of mockery deepened. He coldly replied, “Imperial uncle Mu, have you forgotten? The person now in charge of the Qi kingdom is imperial brother.”
A single pointed statement left King Mu silent.
Emperor Qi Ming, having heard this, looked at King Mu with evident displeasure. Over the years, King Mu had taken advantage of his senior status to make things difficult for Emperor Qi Ming, but due to his seniority, not much could be done against him.
So, when he heard Xiao Nanye’s words now, Emperor Qi Ming felt a wave of satisfaction. Turning to King Mu, he said, “Enough. This matter ends here. Imperial uncle, I will issue a decree to give Chang Yang a grand funeral. What say you?”
“Your Majesty, how can you just let this matter go? This is clearly…”
“What else do you want, Imperial uncle?”
Before King Mu could finish, Emperor Qi Ming interrupted him. With a tone of authority, he continued, “Bai Ling has already taken her own life. Or do you wish for me to execute Nanye to accompany Chang Yang in death?”
“I wouldn’t dare!”
Even though Emperor Qi Ming’s tone was calm, anyone could detect the underlying discontent.
Seeing King Mu lower his head, a smile appeared on the Emperor’s face, “Let’s put an end to this matter. Imperial uncle, please return home. Wang Kun, escort King Mu out.”
“Yes.”
Wang Kun, who had been standing silently to the side, stepped forward at Emperor Qi Ming’s command.
Approaching King Mu, he gently supported him, “Your Highness, please take your time.”
While in Qianqing Hall, King Mu said little. But once outside, he forcefully pushed away Wang Kun’s hand.
Wang Kun wasn’t perturbed. He simply bowed respectfully to King Mu.
Looking back at the palace with anger in his eyes, King Mu strode away. But as he turned a corner, an nanny stopped him.
“Greetings, Your Highness.”
“And who might you be?”
Upon seeing the old nanny before him, a look of confusion appeared in King Mu’s eyes.
Meeting his gaze, the old nanny whispered, “Your Highness, the Great Empress Dowager wishes to see you..”
