Chapter 224: Won’t Let This Go

Chapter 224: Chapter 224: Won’t Let This Go

Rong Che’s face turned extremely unpleasant upon hearing Prince Zhao’s words, and he turned to glare fiercely at Han Moyao.

Han Moyao quickly raised his eyebrows and shook his head towards the Little Emperor, indicating he was just as clueless.

Logically, the people they sent out should never reveal the mastermind behind the scenes, so how could someone so suddenly implicate His Majesty?

The Little Emperor couldn’t afford to investigate this matter right now, but needed to deflect it discreetly first.

But because of the fireball from the sky, the imperial relatives and court officials almost unanimously believed he had orchestrated the assassination attempt on Rong Ling. Even the prior incidents involving Rong Ling were attributed to him. Now, despite having countless excuses, he couldn’t argue against them.

Rong Che anxiously turned his head towards his mother.

Receiving his gaze, Empress Dowager Su turned to look at Old Prince Qin and Prince Zhao, slowly speaking, "Uncle, this matter requires verification, perhaps we should thoroughly investigate to determine who would dare to commit such a heinous act, sending people to besiege Prince Yong, and framing it on the Emperor."

As soon as she finished, Prince Qin Rong Jia coldly retorted, "Empress Dowager’s words are clearly an attempt to shield the Emperor. Not to mention they’ve already incurred heavenly wrath, do you really think that if this matter is investigated, the truth won’t be uncovered?"

"If an investigation reveals that it was indeed the Emperor, what then does the Empress Dowager intend to do?"

Empress Dowager Su was momentarily speechless. Rong Che had repeatedly acted against Rong Ling, and if an investigation were conducted, it would likely point back to him. Not to mention, in the palace, there’s Zhao Rou’er, an absolute bane.

Although Empress Dowager Su once favored Han Ziyan, she now saw her as a curse; without that woman, how would her son have ended up in such a plight?

Empress Dowager Su’s expression gradually turned sorrowful as she looked towards Old Prince Qin and the Rong family members.

"In retrospect, it’s my fault. Hence, I apologize to all the imperial relatives here. The reason the Emperor plotted against Prince Yong was because I bestowed Princess Guangling, whom the Emperor favors, to the Prince, which incited his anger and subsequent actions against Prince Yong."

Empress Dowager admitting the Emperor’s mistake with her words.

The Little Emperor Rong Che stared at Empress Dowager Su in shock—his own mother, why did she admit it?

By admitting this, he feared he would become the subject of scorn across the empire.

Rong Che’s eyes reddened, his fists clenched tightly, like an enraged beast.

Regrettably, the Empress Dowager did not look at him, but turned to the imperial relatives such as Old Prince Qin and Prince Zhao, saying, "Considering the Emperor’s youth and naivety, I implore you to forgive him this once."

Even though the Empress Dowager had adopted a humble stance, Old Prince Qin and others had no intention of letting the Little Emperor off easily.

Knowing the sky had already issued a warning, if they did nothing, Heaven would surely be angered. An angry Heaven would spell endless disasters for Dayan.

The Rong family’s reign can’t be destroyed by a mere child, what is he compared to that?

With these thoughts, Old Prince Qin raised his head to address the Empress Dowager, "Since the Empress Dowager has admitted the Emperor’s wrongdoing, may I ask how she intends to account to Prince Yong?"

Empress Dowager Su scanned the audience, noting the penetrating gazes locked on her, all demanding an explanation.

Today, if she didn’t show some resolve, these people wouldn’t let it rest.

If the situation were allowed to spiral out of control, Dayan would surely plunge into chaos, and were the Vassal Kings to seize the opportunity to enter the capital, what good would come to her or her son?