Zhou You was the temple minister from Guanglu Temple who had poisoned the horse at the polo match.
During the first interrogation, he said he was acting under Zhao Hanguang’s orders, but he later suddenly recanted his testimony and backstabbed Han Tong.
The recent uproar in the Capital City involving the Han and Ye Families was, in fact, all caused by this.
With his death, the poisoning incident beca a complete cold case.
"Is that so?" Shen Yanchuan raised an eyebrow slightly.
Seeing his expression, Feng Zhang’s heart began to pound again.
’He had always thought Zhou You was one of this man’s people, but judging by his reaction now, perhaps he wasn’t?’
Feng Zhang hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.
Shen Yanchuan, however, appeared open and magnanimous as he poured him a cup of tea.
"Prince Lie will be back soon."
"What?"
Feng Zhang was stunned for a mont before he understood.
"That’s right. I heard he just led his troops to victory not long ago. Calculating the ti, it should be about when he returns to the capital to be rewarded."
The Third Prince, Xiao Chengqi, was not of high birth, but in recent years, he had managed to build considerable prestige in the army, showing signs of being able to rival the Second Prince.
So ti ago, he led his troops into battle against Xiliang and couldn’t even make it back for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
"Once he returns, I’m afraid things in the capital will beco even more chaotic..."
Feng Zhang studied Shen Yanchuan. As far as he knew, this man had not yet thrown his support behind any side, and he wondered...
"If he doesn’t want Han Tong to die, then there might still be a chance to turn this matter around."
As soon as Shen Yanchuan said this, Feng Zhang froze on the spot.
"This... How could that be? Han Tong and His Highness Prince Lie have never had any dealings. Besides, Han Tong is—"
His voice ca to an abrupt halt.
’How could I have forgotten!’
’Han Tong is the Second Prince’s man!’
’If this investigation continues, Han Tong’s entire background will surely be dug up, and it’s highly likely the Second Prince will be implicated!’
’Right now, the person who wants Han Tong dead the most is him!’
’At the sa ti, the one who wants to keep Han Tong alive and continue the thorough investigation is the Third Prince!’
’Could it be... that all of this was orchestrated by him from so far away?’
Feng Zhang’s expression shifted as countless thoughts raced through his mind.
"Princely Heir, you are in charge of this case, but several days have passed without a conclusion. What exactly is..."
Shen Yanchuan’s thin lips curved into a slight smile.
"Lord Han wishes to atone for his cris through ritorious service. Naturally, we must give him that chance."
"What?"
Feng Zhang was completely bewildered.
Shen Yanchuan paused. His long, jade-like fingers tapped lightly on the armrest. Though his tone was lazy and casual, his words struck Feng Zhang’s ears like a clap of thunder!
"In the testimony Han Tong gave earlier, he ntioned General Huo."
Feng Zhang shot to his feet in shock!
...
CRASH—!
Emperor Muwu’s face was so dark it looked like it could drip water. He suddenly raised his hand and violently threw the case file!
Hearing the commotion, all the palace attendants knelt in unison. Eunuch Li was especially startled and hurried forward to placate him, "Your Majesty, please quell your anger!"
Emperor Muwu was furious:
"That Han Tong is truly audacious!"
Eunuch Li shot a quick glance out of the corner of his eye. It was the case file on Han Tong, jointly submitted just now by the Heir of Duke Dingbei and the Ministry of Justice.
’Even when he heard that Han Tong had embezzled a huge amount of gold and silver, His Majesty had not been this furious. What in the world did he just read to beco so enraged?’
Just as Consort Ru arrived in the courtyard, she faintly heard Emperor Muwu’s furious shouts coming from inside.
She quickened her pace, and just as she was about to go inside to try and calm him, the main doors were flung open and Eunuch Li retreated with hurried steps.
At the sa ti, Emperor Muwu’s angry roar followed.
"Go and bring Prince Qi right now!"
Consort Ru’s heart skipped a beat!
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