The first to learn of everything on this side was naturally Li Hong Yuans old man, Le Cheng Emperor. As one can well imagine, just how furious he was when he found out about this matter. It hadnt even been a day, and his son, who had finally been driven away by him, already met with mishap, getting attacked by assassins, falling off a cliff, falling into the river, his life or death unknown? It was to the extent that he overlooked Jing Wan and the others incident altogether.

At the time, Le Cheng Emperor had already finished taking care of governmental affairs, and was in the inner palace with a beauty in arm, drinking wine and admiring dance. When he learned of the news, he had everything in front of him all smashed, and the beauties at his side were also thrown out. As a result, not even fifteen minutes later, the entire inner palace all became aware of Jin Qinwangs assassination incident. The inner palace learned of it, and afterwards, the front court naturally also learned of it very quickly.

The flower market incident still havent been figured out yet, and another even more serious disaster arises on this side. Furthermore, just as Jin Qinwang sets foot into White Dragon Temple, hes immediately attacked by assassins from behind. Its very difficult to not have these two matters linked together. Then, carefully considering again the reason why Jin Qinwang got punished, was it also a part of the plan? Did someone purposefully schemed against him? If these really were long plotted by someone, then there would always be the illusion of the entire situation being controlled by an invisible hand. Seems like the situation really is bad!

And the most prominent few princes were all guessing, just who did it this time, and what the reason for doing it was? Even though each and every one of them all hated Li Hong Yuan to death, practically cursing every day for him to fall to the eighteenth circle of hell sooner, but, Li Hong Yuan didnt have any conflicting interests with them. Regardless of how hateful he is, they all cant do anything against him. With imperial father shielding, dealing with him, wasnt that just looking for death? They merely just wait for him to commit a blunder himself, and then get sorted out by imperial father. If not, then they would just keep waiting, waiting until they themselves ascend the throne, and then come sort him out.

This was something everyone all knew, yet someone did just that, then the purpose was very obviousto frame someone else!

The princes all couldnt help but tense up. This matter wasnt done by them, could it be that the one that the person who did this wants to deal with is them?

The other side wants to frame them, so the other side will certainly have to manufacture unfavorable evidence against themselves. If their own side doesnt have any leaks, then the so called framing wont succeed. But, with such meticulousness like this, its hard to say that they dont already have a well thought out plan? As soon as they thought about how in certain part of their plan, a problem definitely occurred, and they themselves were unaware, fear and anger interweaved. Investigate, must investigate clearly.

At the same time, they also had no choice but to dispatch people to go investigate over at White Dragon Temple too. Even though they clearly know that taking action at this time was a stupid move, but hardly any news have returned from that side. If they cant grasp any definitive information, then theyll inevitably be very susceptible. This wont be the same as those things at the flower market, and be over with by just abandoning the tail. If they dont do anything, then when the poop basin gets pinned on their head, they can just exit this battle for the throne in advance.

Noble Consort Su, as the consort-mother, rushed to Le Cheng Emperors side first thing, attempting to learn a bit more news.

Noble Consort Su didt loudly wail or cry. In fact, she didnt even drop a single tear. But her silent endurance, restlessness, and nonstop panic, Le Cheng Emperor all took to heart. Beloved consort dont worry, all say that calamity lasts for thousands of years, that bastard is precisely the calamity among calamities. He wont die that easily.

Emperor, who speaks of their own son like this? Noble Consort Su glared at him.

Alright, alright, alright, its this emperor that has misspoken. That is this emperors son, son of a dragon, naturally he has the heavens protection, naturally able to turn misfortune into blessings, turning disaster into good fortune.

Noble Consort Su softly replied, using her handkerchief to light press the corner of her eyes. Although Yuaners temper isnt good, he is the most filial. Hearing that this consort misses the vegetarian dishes of White Dragon Temple, at noon, he had someone hastily send some back. He has always been spoiled, and although this consort doesnt say, but inside, this consort just fears hell suffer hardship. But, but. Noble Consort Sus voice was somewhat choked up, Have to say this matter is all this consorts fault, if not for letting Yuaner go to White Dragon Temple, perhaps there wouldnt have been this incident. When it comes to praying, where cant it be done, why did I just had to insist he go to White Dragon Temple? If elder sister were to know, she would certainly blame me. Perhaps because of her stirred up emotions, Noble Consort Su began somewhat rambling as she spoke.

(T/N: Her speak also goes from the more deferential self-address of this consort to the more casual I)

Le Cheng Emperors facial expression changed, No, nothing will happen to Yuaner. If anything were to happen to him, this emperor will definitely have the perpetrator regret ever existing in this world.

Noble Consort Su sensed his coldness and murderous aura, and couldnt help getting somewhat startled. She was very clear, Le Cheng Emperor perhaps never thought of giving the throne to Yuaner, but Yuaners position in his heart was definitely the most special among the numerous princes; special to the extent of irreplaceable; special to the point that he can abandon an imperial son he rather liked for him.

Things that those officials could think of, even if Le Cheng Emperor reacted a bit slow, he would still have certain doubts towards.

Also at this time, Le Cheng Emperors close attendant returned, Your Majesty, this servant has inquired.

Noble Consort Su rather skeptically glanced at Le Cheng Emperor. Actually, she was also looking to him for instruction, as to whether or not she needed to withdraw.

Le Cheng Emperor gave her a reassuring glance. Talk.

Chen gengyi (Imperial Concubine Li, maiden name Chen) said, before she entered the palace, she was already not a virgin. That palace mama that examined the bodies had connection with her maiden family, thus helped her conceal it. Yet unexpectedly, this matter unknowingly got found out by someone, and they blackmailed her in secret. A few days ago, they told her that her maiden family, because shed entered the palace and received favor, became even more haughty, accepting brides, forcibly occupying fertile land, and harming lives, with each and every matter all unpardonable. If Chen gengyi doesnt obey, theyll have her maiden familys crimes reported before your Majesty. Last night, shed received news from that side again, wanting her to seduce Jin Qinwang. And after the matter, not only will they help her keep the secret, theyll even help restore her innocence in front of your Majesty. And theyll further help her cleanly take care of her maiden familys crimes, not leaving behind any future troubles.

That attendant had his head lowered, replying as asked, not daring to have the slightest bit concealed.

Noble Consort Su was very shocked. Perhaps remembering that Le Cheng Emperor was right next to her, and fearing that she would hurt his face, she hurriedly used her handkerchief to cover her mouth, concealing her own expression.

Beloved consort rather doesnt need to cover up, this emperor is also very surprised. Le Cheng Emperor weakly said.

In comparison, Le Cheng Emerors temper was still rather good. In these years, every time he got angry, at least seven or eight times out of ten were because of Li Hong Yuan, practically exploding like thunder every time. But when he truly explodes in anger, he was actually very calm. Each time he is like this, meant that the aftermath will be very serious. His most furious moment was also his calmest, hed personally strangled to death

Even someone like Noble Consort Su, at this time, had their heart beating faster and faster. The so called thundering rainstorms are all a rulers grace. This saying, really wasnt false. No matter how skillful you are, and no matter how unmatched in favor, just one word from him can make you lose everything. When you are unable to have him grasped in your palm, then you are destined to be grasped in his. Dont blame Noble Consort Su for still being scared of him, despite being the most favored in the harem for more than twenty years, and dont blame those people for all wanting to have that seat of his either.