The common people looked at each other in confusion. Could it be that the Emperor didn’t know why they gathered at the gates of the Imperial Palace before he erged?
An elderly man, trembling all over, stepped forward, knelt before the Emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, early this morning, rumors spread throughout the Capital saying that the Fourth Prince practiced evil techniques, leading to this bout of insanity. They say he is a murder demon. Everyone has co hoping Your Majesty will give us an explanation. These past days, not only have we been living in fear, but many have lost their hos and families because of this. Your Majesty, you are a wise ruler. We implore you to take charge for us, or we common folk will not be able to live."
After speaking, he prostrated himself on the ground and repeatedly knocked his head firmly.
Once soone starts, the rest becos easier; the common folk began speaking up one after another.
The general sentint was that the Fourth Prince had killed so many people, and surely the Emperor needed to give the common folk an explanation.
Regarding the Fourth Prince practicing evil techniques, for the safety of Moli Country and the security of his dynasty, the Emperor would certainly deal with him. However, he did not wish for too many people to know; he wanted to quietly execute the Fourth Prince.
After all, the Fourth Prince represents the Imperial Family, and in turn, the Emperor’s prestige. If he loses face, it reflects poorly on the Emperor, especially since it is related to such insidious martial arts as the evil technique. This ti, because of the evil techniques, so many have died; if the world were to know, it would be a scandal.
It was just that the Emperor never anticipated that what happened in the dead of night last evening would be leaked early in the morning, causing the common folk to storm the Imperial Palace demanding an explanation.
Thinking of this, the Emperor glared fiercely at the War Prince nearby; it must have been the War Prince who intentionally leaked this matter to make him lose face before the common people.
The Emperor coughed with authority and said, "Since everyone says it is a rumor, then it has not been verified. I can guarantee this here: the Fourth Prince is not that kind of person. Everyone should not believe the rumors; those are spread by malicious individuals deliberately trying to slander the Fourth Prince and the Imperial Family, so please do not believe them."
Upon finishing, the Emperor’s gaze fell on Long Rui like a dagger.
"Slander?"
The common people looked at each other, unable to discern for a mont whether the matter of the Fourth Prince was true or false.
The Emperor wanted to help the Fourth Prince conceal the matter’s course; Long Rui had anticipated this, which is why he ca to the Imperial Palace—to expose the Emperor.
Long Rui stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."
Although the Emperor deeply resented Long Rui, he dared not openly offend him, so he forced a slight smile. "Beloved Minister Long, what brings you to the Imperial Palace today?"
From the Emperor’s resentful glance earlier, Long Rui discerned the Emperor’s great dissatisfaction with him, but he was accustod to it. The Emperor always wanted to eliminate him, but before seizing control of the military, he wouldn’t act rashly. So Long Rui said, "Last night, the Fourth Prince was practicing evil techniques and was discovered by your humble servant, chased all the way into the Imperial Palace, disturbing Your Majesty. Your humble servant was worried about Your Majesty’s health and specifically ca to check on your well-being?"
Long Rui’s voice was neither too loud nor too soft, yet the common folk standing in the front heard it crystal clear. Instantly, after a wave of astonishnt, everyone began whispering among themselves...
"Unexpectedly, the Fourth Prince really practiced evil techniques."
"It seems he truly is the source of the insanity."
"Then the news from this morning was not a rumor, the Fourth Prince indeed practiced evil techniques."
The common people exchanged whispers, incessantly discussing.
The Emperor’s face turned exceedingly unpleasant; Long Rui’s move was too vicious, blatantly slapping him in the face.
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