The assassin's princess is actually my aunt

In Chengqian Palace, Zhou Gaoyang is investigating the tragic case of the Wei Mansion being massacred.

He told Emperor Qianyao in detail how Princess Zhuxing was brutally murdered in the Fahua Temple.

As Emperor Qianyao's expression became more and more serious, Zhou Gaoyang's calves began to tremble.

“So, you think that the murder of Wei Qing’s family this time is likely to be committed by someone else.

Are they the same people who assassinated Mr. Su Xu in Yingsong Tower?"

Zhou Gaoyang's voice trembled a little: "Your Majesty, yes!"

Emperor Qian Yao looked at Qian Wushang beside him with sharp eyes and examined him carefully.

Then he asked, "Shang'er, where were you when your aunt died?"

Emperor Qian Yao asked the question suddenly, and Zhou Gaoyang and Gu Jingxuan were a little confused.

Princess Zhuxing died in Fahua Temple. Why would Your Majesty ask where Prince Sheng is?

Gu Jingxuan's eyes flashed. Prince Sheng had just informed him before entering the palace.

He said that Wei Chen's illegitimate son Wei Yunfan was rescued by him and was currently in Prince Sheng's Mansion, so he was asked to find a chance to take Wei Yunfan away.

Whether it was to provide clues to Gu Jingxuan or simply to avoid suspicion.

Qian Wushang informed Gu Jingxuan privately that he certainly did not want to get involved in this matter.

However, Qian Wushang's answer shocked both of them.

"My Lord, when my aunt died, I was by her side.

I am incompetent and cannot save my aunt."

"You mean, you were at Fahua Temple at that time?"

In fact, Emperor Qian Yao already knew that Qian Wushang had gone to the Fahua Temple.

However, he did not seem to have expected that Qian Wushang would so directly admit to being present at the time.

Qian Wushang raised his eyes and met Qian Yaodi's puzzled gaze with a frank look.

"Yes!"

Emperor Qianyao's eyes were solemn, and he asked, "Why did you go to Fahua Temple to find Princess Zhuxing?"

Could it be that the incident at the Wei Mansion this time is related to Wushang?

"Because...my aunt told me outside Chengqian Palace that day that she wanted to enter Fahua Temple to practice.

I will never leave Fahua Temple again, for I am worried that Wei Linlang will have no one to take care of her.

Therefore, I hope that your son will marry Wei Linlang as soon as possible.

However, I have someone I love, so I told my aunt right away that I could not fulfill her wish."

Emperor Qianyao asked, "Since everything has been made clear, why did you go to Fahua Temple again?"

Qian Wushang said: "After I returned, I just remembered that my mother gave Wei Linlang a ring.

It can also be considered as an engagement gift, so I want to take the ring back.

I originally wanted to go to the Wei Mansion to find Lord Wei, but Lord Wei was drunk every day.

I was in a bad mood and went directly to find Wei Linlang, not wanting to cause any more trouble.

So I thought of going to Fahua Temple to find my aunt.

Firstly, I wanted my aunt to write a letter back to the Wei Mansion to help me get the ring back.

Secondly, I wanted to explain to my aunt in person because I had failed her expectations. "

Qian Wushang's explanation was reasonable, and Emperor Qian Yao's expression eased a little.

"Since you were with your aunt at the time, did you see the murderer's appearance?"

Emperor Qianyao said.

Qian Wushang looked a little annoyed and pulled up his sleeves slightly, revealing the wound on his arm.

“I am incompetent, and those people acted in an orderly manner, and it is obvious that they came prepared.

His purpose was to kill my aunt, and although he also attacked me, he obviously showed mercy."

Qian Wushang seemed a little hesitant, which prompted Emperor Qian Yao to ask:

"But what other discoveries have you made?"

Qian Wushang looked at Qian Yaodi, then at Zhou Gaoyang and Gu Jingxuan.

He said: "Although I didn't see the appearance of those people, I think this assassination must be related to the Guyue Kingdom."

"Gu Yue Country?"

"what?!"

After hearing Qian Wushang's guess, Qian Yaodi and Zhou Gaoyang spoke in surprise.

Gu Jingxuan also looked at Qian Wushang in confusion.

Qian Wushang seemed to recall, "Yes, Father, when I arrived at the Fahua Temple yesterday, my aunt had already been shot by a short arrow.

I wanted to chase the people who assassinated my aunt, but they escaped.

The short arrow was coated with poison, and although my aunt did not die instantly, there was no way to save her.

On her deathbed, I heard my aunt seem to be confessing..."

Qian Wushang paused.

"repent?"

Emperor Qianyao looked puzzled and asked with a frown.

The rumors in Fengyao City a few days ago suddenly flashed through Zhou Gaoyang’s mind.

I couldn't help but blurt out: "Could it be that it was the theft of the marching deployment map that year?"

Qian Wushang nodded and said, "Admiral Zhou's guess was correct, although my aunt's words were not very clear in the end.

But one can still tell that it is about the marching and deployment map during the battle that year.

Besides, my aunt should also know who assassinated her."

Qian Wushang's voice was low and distant, like a morning bell:

"Princess Zhuxing must have felt relieved when she was dying. After all, she had committed what was, to her, a heinous crime."

For Qian Wushang, these words were just from the perspective of a bystander.

After all, to Qian Wushang, he is Prince Qianyao.

But there is also a mother who is the princess of Guyue Kingdom.

Qian Wushang had not yet finished speaking.

Everyone was immersed in Princess Zhuxing's treasonous act.

Logically, everyone could criticize, but it was their former enemy country that was betrayed, and the ones who benefited were Qianyao.

This conflicting emotion.

Zhou Gaoyang coughed and said with a little embarrassment: “I didn’t expect that what was circulated a few days ago was actually true.

I just don’t know, it was the people from Guyue Country who found out what happened that year and released the news.

It was only after other insiders revealed the truth that people from Guyue Country investigated what happened.

But now that the person is dead, what's the point of searching? "

"If this is really Guyue Country's revenge for what happened back then, then General Wei, who took the marching and defense map and defeated Guyue Country just now..."

Qian Wushang continued, "After my aunt died, I immediately rushed back to the city. When I arrived at Lord Wei's residence...

It’s too late!

After searching the entire mansion, they only found Wei Yunfan, who had desperately crawled to the side door, seriously injured and unconscious, with his life in danger. "

"Wei Yunfan?"

Emperor Qian Yao still had some impression of this bastard from the Wei Mansion who had just submitted the military order on behalf of Wei Chen a few days ago.

Hearing this, Gu Jingxuan immediately stepped forward and confirmed Qian Wushang's words.

“Your Majesty, Prince Sheng has already informed this minister of Wei Yunfan’s situation.

Master Wei is currently seriously injured. After I go to visit him, I will work with His Majesty to decide how to accommodate Master Wei."

Emperor Qian Yao frowned, as if he was thinking about the credibility of what Qian Wushang said.

Looking at Qian Wushang, his usual cold face now showed calmness.

After a long while, Emperor Qianyao looked at Zhou Gaoyang and asked, "What do you think, Mr. Zhou?"

Zhou Gaoyang's heart was slightly moved. Prince Sheng had said it so clearly, but His Majesty did not believe it directly.

Alas, your heart is indeed hard to predict.