Chapter 104: Killing the donkey

Emperor Qian had to walk out of the tent at this time. His brows were furrowed, his eyes flickered, and there was a bit more sharpness and scrutiny in his eyes when he looked at Lu Zhanxing.

Those eyes seemed to be able to see through everything, like a sharp blade hanging high in the air. The air seemed to freeze, and the omnipresent pressure made it hard to breathe.

The people around him could not bear the pressure from the emperor and knelt down, silent as a mouse.

Lu Zhanxing also felt the emperor's pressure for the first time. It turned out that this was not just talk, but he really had this strong aura.

She immediately fell to the ground and pleaded, "Your Majesty, my brother would never do such a treasonous thing. Grandfather has always taught us to be loyal to the royal family and to Your Majesty. Someone must have framed my brother. I beg Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly and not let the treacherous villain succeed!"

"Hmph, there is evidence and witnesses, and you still dare to make excuses for Lu Zhanyan." The Fourth Prince's face flashed with subtle excitement. He wished he could put an end to Lu Zhanyan's assassination of the emperor right now and not let Lu Zhanyan have a chance to turn things around.

"Your Highness, the evidence can be fabricated. I have already said that my brother lost an arrow yesterday. It is still unknown who framed my brother. How can Your Highness choose to believe me instead of my brother?"

"You... who could frame your brother in front of everyone? Don't try to make trouble." The Fourth Prince stared at Lu Zhanxing, insisting that it was Lu Zhanyan who did it.

"Your Highness has the fourth prince's mouth, so he can say whatever he wants."

She had no intention of getting entangled with the Fourth Prince, and instead kowtowed to Emperor Qian: "Your Majesty, my brother has a bright future ahead of him, so why would he assassinate Your Majesty in public? This is putting the cart before the horse, and is not a wise choice. Let me ask, what benefit would assassinating Your Majesty bring to my brother? I beg Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate this matter and clear my brother's name."

Everyone around thought that what Lu Zhanxing said was right. Prince Lu had a bright future, so why would he commit assassination?

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Emperor Qian could not immediately order the punishment of Lu Zhanyan. However, he could still punish him. Now it depended on whether the old Duke of Anguo's Mansion could withstand it.

His target has always been the old Duke. He never took a mere rookie seriously. As long as the old Duke was alive, those former subordinates would be loyal to the Duke of Anguo's Mansion. As long as the old Duke was gone, he would have his own way to win over most of these former subordinates.

General Lu Zhen died, and his son Lu Zhanyan gave up military service to pursue literature. Naturally, he could no longer control his old subordinates. He is waiting!

Yang Jingchen suddenly said, "I heard that Prince Lu and the Second Prince are very close. Could it be that Prince Lu has other plans?"

What was not said can be understood by any intelligent person. It means that Lu Zhanyan planned this assassination most likely for the Second Prince.

As expected, Emperor Qian had a stern look on his face. It was not impossible to think about it. If Lu Zhanyan succeeded, it would be the achievement of following the dragon. His fourth prince had a shallow foundation, and the fifth prince was not steady enough. They were no match for the second prince at all. Then it was really possible that the second prince would ascend the throne.

Lu Zhanxing was shocked and immediately retorted: "Lord Yang, you are confusing right and wrong. Everyone knows that you and the Fourth Prince are cousins. Could it be that you are the one who planned this? It can not only strike at the Duke of Anguo's Mansion, but also frame the Second Prince. It's really killing two birds with one stone!"

This... The people watching the show around realized for the first time that this dandy Mr. Lu was so eloquent and could even turn the situation around?

"You...you should stop talking nonsense. How could I do such a treasonous thing..."

Yang Jingchen's heart tightened and he quickly explained.

"You can't do it, but does my elder brother know how to do it..."

Emperor Qian had a splitting headache. This Lu Zhanxing really had a sharp tongue: "Forget it, I will send someone to investigate this matter thoroughly, and today's matter will be over."

After saying that, he looked at Yaoguang again, with a hint of guilt in his eyes. When he deprived Master Lu of his official position, Princess Yaoguang would marry a Master Lu who was only good for appearance. However, it would be better for them to live their lives in peace.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lu Zhanxing and Yaoguang looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief. If His Majesty was willing to conduct a thorough investigation, it would prove that their eldest brother would be fine.

Everyone dispersed. The Fourth Prince glared at Lu Zhanxing, who had ruined their plans, snorted angrily, and turned away.

After Yang Jingchen stood up, he looked at Lu Zhanxing with a half-smile: "It seems that it is not unfair for my brother to fall into your hands."

Lu Zhanxing sat on the ground without any image and sneered: "Don't worry, you will fall into my brother's hands sooner or later."

Yang Jingchen's eyes changed slightly, and the corner of his lips raised: "Then I will wait and see!"

After saying that, he turned and left with a gloomy face.

After forcing Yang Jingchen to retreat, Lu Zhanxing fell to the ground and rolled his eyes in a very ungraceful manner. What the hell?

At this time, Sun Qiming and Lin Tao crawled to Lu Zhanxing with weak legs: "Brother Lu, you are really good! Wait, my legs are weak..."

They were both frightened just now. The power of the emperor is not something they can bear.

Lu Zhanxing looked at his two friends with a gentle look: "Thank you very much!"

Princess Yaoguang was helped up by her maid: "Second Young Master Lu, Third Miss Lu may not be in good condition, how about you go and take a look?"

Lu Zhanxing raised his eyes and saw Princess Yaoguang blinking at him. He immediately realized that she had something else to hide, so he got up with a worried look on his face and said, "Okay, I'll go see Third Sister right away."

"Eh……"

Lin Tao wanted to follow, but Sun Qiming held him back: "Why are you going to join in the fun? Miss Lu San is not yours! It won't be too late to visit her after you return home."

There are so many gossipy people nowadays that if you go there you will only attract gossip.

Lin Tao was anxious and could only leave with Sun Qiming dejectedly.

Lu Zhanxing went to his third sister's tent. The new cousin winked at him and then went outside to keep watch. Lu Zhanxing was vaguely aware of something. Sure enough, as soon as the new cousin left, a tall maid appeared and said, "Greetings, Master Lu!"

"You...Ari?"

Who else could the tall figure in front of him, dressed in maid's clothes, be but the escaped Mu Qingli? But it was still the same ordinary face in disguise.

Mu Qingli bowed with guilt and said, "I never expected such a change, and I had to flee in panic. The only person I can think of is the Second Prince. As long as the Second Prince is willing to testify for the Crown Prince and prove that a bow and arrow is missing, the Crown Prince can be freed from suspicion. Who knows..."

Lu Zhanxing snorted coldly: "Who knew that the Second Prince would destroy the bridge after crossing it and want to put you to death, right?"

"Yes, who could have expected that the Second Prince, who is now so highly valued by His Majesty, would abandon him when he has done his job? Fortunately, Second Young Master, you are very smart and have bought time for the Crown Prince. Everything is still in time."

At that time, he went to ask the Second Prince to clear up the grievances for Master Lu, but the Second Prince made excuses, thinking that he had finally won the favor of his father and could not go and bring trouble upon himself, so he rejected Mu Qingli's request.

Mu Qingli threatened to make his plot against the emperor public, which made the Second Prince angry and he falsely accused him of assassinating him.

I want to leave no evidence and bury this secret.

He was being hunted by the Second Prince and finally escaped. He then hid in Miss Lu's tent and asked Princess Yaoguang for protection, thus avoiding the crisis.

Princess Yaoguang came over and told him that Young Master Lu was making a scene outside the emperor's tent. He was afraid that Young Master Lu might gossip, so he immediately asked Princess Yaoguang to go over and help Young Master Lu.

Now, Prince Lu’s crisis has been reduced by more than half, and the rest depends on human efforts.

"In your opinion, how can we clear Big Brother of suspicion?"

"A scapegoat, or the Second Prince."

Hearing this, Lu Zhanxing nodded, his eyes flashing with coldness: "Second Prince wants to cross the river and destroy the bridge? Don't even think about it. If the bridge is broken, I will rebuild it myself..."