"Why did the Fourth Prince want to kill the Second Miss?"
The Fourth Prince pretended to marry Situtu Qinger while scheming against Xuexue, which the Emperor was also aware of. Therefore, upon learning that the Fourth Prince’s plan failed, he was quite furious. As for Situtu Qinger’s affair with a servant, he did not take it seriously.
Indeed, she was rely a pawn. How could the Emperor pay attention to a Concubine-born Daughter with such low status?
However, since a murder case has occurred, General Situ must pursue it. As the Emperor, he cannot just ignore it; otherwise, it would dishearten so many ministers present. Moreover, Situ Yongjie holds military power and has long been soone he’s tried to win over. However, since this matter involves the Prince, given its significant implications, it must be handled with caution.
"Um..., Subject does not know. You would have to ask the Fourth Prince himself."
"Did only Miss Situ see this incident?"
"There’s also Subject’s personal maidservant, who also witnessed it."
The Emperor glanced over the crowd and asked, "Which one is Miss Situ’s personal maidservant?"
Zi Xia stepped forward briskly, respectfully knelt on the ground, and kowtowed to the Emperor: "Long live the Emperor."
"Hmm, are you Miss Situ’s maidservant?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Did you both truly see the Fourth Prince kill the Second Miss?"
"Yes!"
"Why did you not stop him then? You watched him kill the Second Miss with your own eyes."
"Your Majesty, we happened to see the mont the Fourth Prince pulled the sword out from the Second Miss, so it was already too late."
Such a detailed description has already proven the Fourth Prince as the murderer. The Emperor was sowhat choked; after a while, he regained his voice and said, "That is rely your one-sided statent. For the sake of fairness, I must also question the Fourth Prince before making a decision."
The Emperor’s manner seed flawless on the surface, making nobody have any disagreent.
However, Situtu Xueer, being reborn, knew clearly that the Emperor was very biased. Moreover, the Fourth Prince involved was his biological son; how could he possibly be fair?
At this mont, soone shouted loudly from afar, "The Fourth Prince is back! The Fourth Prince is back!"
The Emperor had no choice but to call out, "Let the Fourth Prince co to see ."
"Yes!" Eunuch Li received the order and went.
Soon, the Fourth Prince ran over, panting. Seeing Xuexue and her servant also present, his expression changed slightly. He lowered his eyes and knelt before the Emperor: "Your son greets the imperial father."
Although they were father and son, the etiquette between ruler and subject could not be neglected.
"Fourth Prince, the ti for an incense stick to burn has already passed, and you returned late."
"Your son encountered a situation, so returned late."
Situ Yongjie, standing nearby, angrily glared at the Fourth Prince, his words sharp: "Fourth Prince, did you return late because of murder?"
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince’s heart skipped a beat. Situtu Xueer indeed ca back to report him; it seems his imperial father is already aware of his killing Situtu Qinger.
"General Situ, I don’t know what you’re talking about," the Fourth Prince feigned a bewildered appearance.
He was very aware that he absolutely could not admit to the murder of Situtu Qinger. His father had always intended to win over the Great General Situ. If this matter got ruined by him, his father’s attitude towards him would surely plumt.
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