Who put the yellow robe on me?

At this moment, the Sixth Prince Jiang Fu echoed, "Father, I also think that what the Ninth Brother said is true." His tone was full of solemnity and calmness, and there was a hint of complex emotions in his eyes.

He knew that although his ninth brother Jiang Yu's accusations were sharp, they touched upon key issues in the court. It could even be said that Jiang Fu would never miss the opportunity to bring down the Sixteenth Prince. After all, the Sixteenth Prince's record on the battlefield in the Western Regions was too dazzling.

Although Jiang Yu's methods were unbearable, his words were reasonable at this time. Jiang Fu lowered his head slightly, vaguely concealing the thoughtful mood in his heart.

Minister of Rites Mu Shenru took over the conversation and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, from the information we have at present, the disappearance of the Thirteenth Princess seems to be related to this law." He paused and swept his eyes over the ministers present, as if emphasizing the weight of each word.

The atmosphere in the hall gradually became stagnant. The ministers had different expressions and the discussion became quieter and quieter. It seemed that under the words of these two powerful ministers, the atmosphere in the entire court became more and more depressing.

The support of Jiang Fu and Mu Shenru undoubtedly added some weight to the Ninth Prince's words, but at this time, the Minister of Justice Xiong Zhiheng finally spoke, and his steady voice broke the silence: "Your Majesty, in fact, the clues we have found now, thanks to the help of the guards, have allowed us to confirm the approximate location of the Thirteenth Princess." He paused, lowered his head and remained silent, looking very serious.

"However..." Xiong Zhiheng looked up, a hint of caution and deep thought in his eyes. "If it was really Guard Dian who did this, then he wouldn't have gone to such great lengths to leave behind the plum blossom darts as a clue. If it was a kidnapping, he wouldn't have had to expose himself so much." He stared directly at Emperor Liang, as if hinting at something. His tone held a hint of hesitation, yet it was enough to alert people.

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the court changed subtly again. Some ministers showed expressions of doubt on their faces, and they began to discuss in low voices and whisper to each other.

Before he finished speaking, the Sixteenth Prince, Jiang Chen, stepped forward. His voice was a little hurried, yet calm. "Father, I agree with Minister Xiong. Although we have located Thirteenth Sister's approximate location, we currently have no chance of rescuing her."

Jiang Chen's voice was clear and resolute, and there was a power in his words that could not be ignored. He knew that this was not only about the safety of the Thirteenth Princess, but also about the future of the entire court.

Emperor Liang's eyes fixed on him and he asked, "Why don't you send troops to rescue us immediately? Where is the Ministry of War?" His tone was filled with unquestionable majesty, but there was also a hint of expectation in his eyes, as if he was waiting for a convincing reason.

"I'm here!" Su Yunliang, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War, stepped out and said.

"Father!" Jiang Chen lowered his head slightly, took a deep breath, and prepared to give his detailed explanation, "This son has found a key situation."

He paused, glanced around, and lowered his voice to a very low voice: "That night, the forest guards seemed to have had a brief contact with the palace guards in the capital, and several of the guards had direct conversations with the Thirteenth Princess."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became extremely tense. Everyone focused their attention, hanging on Jiang Chen's every word. Jiang Chen didn't continue speaking immediately, but patiently waited for others' reactions. He could sense that his words had already stirred up some considerable turmoil.

"But..." Jiang Chen paused, looking deeply into Emperor Liang's eyes, his voice deepening. "We've checked, and neither the forest guards nor the palace guards mentioned this. Furthermore, everyone's testimony contradicts each other, which makes us very suspicious."

Emperor Liang frowned tightly, and the doubt in his eyes deepened. He whispered, "Then what do you think this means?" Obviously, he did not easily believe Jiang Chen's speculation, but he did not completely reject it either.

Jiang Chen stood straight and said slowly: "Father, I suspect that the forest rangers and the palace guards cannot be fully trusted! There are problems with their confessions, and they may even be hiding something." When he said this, his tone was serious and firm, and one could almost feel the pressure behind him.

As soon as the words fell, a low murmur of discussion broke out in the court.

Some ministers spoke quietly, clearly surprised by Jiang Chen's bold speculation. They couldn't understand why Jiang Chen was so suspicious of his most elite forest guards and palace guards.

Emperor Liang's expression gradually grew stern. He glanced at the ministers and said in a deep voice, "Do you want to listen to what you are saying?" His tone was particularly harsh, with an unquestionable intimidation.

Upon seeing this, the Ninth Prince Jiang Yu immediately took the opportunity to speak out: "Father, let's not talk about the messy remarks made by the sixteenth disciple in the court, but what he said this time is too far-fetched. If it is true as he said, if the Royal Guards and the forest rangers are not trustworthy, then who can be believed?" He looked at Emperor Liang with pretended worry, his tone full of provocation.

Jiang Yu's words were undoubtedly a fierce attack on Jiang Chen's credibility.

Many people in the court began to whisper, and some began to doubt the authenticity of Jiang Chen's words, thinking that he was trying to find an excuse for some unknown purpose.

Although Emperor Liang knew about the Ninth Prince's factional ambitions, he still glanced at Jiang Chen coldly.

Jiang Chen raised his head, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Father, I did not assert that these people are all enemies. If we want to rescue the Thirteenth Princess, there is one person who is suitable to do it!" His tone was firm, as if he had already made a decision.

Emperor Liang frowned slightly: "Who?"

Jiang Chen's eyes swept around the hall, and he slowly said: "Father, three days ago, I sent a letter to the Western Regions. Judging from the speed of delivery, there should be news soon." His tone was neither hurried nor slow, but every word revealed an unconcealable confidence and determination.

"Western Regions?" Emperor Liang raised his brows again, clearly a little surprised. "What do you mean?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, his tone clear, "Father, I think we must be cautious when rescuing Thirteenth Sister. Now someone is openly challenging the imperial power, and we cannot rule out the possibility that the enemy is among us! It seems that the people suitable for rescuing Thirteenth Sister are arriving soon!"

After listening to Jiang Chen's explanation, Emperor Liang's expression gradually relaxed, and he seemed to approve of his approach, but he still couldn't hide his doubts in his heart.

He was silent for a moment, and suddenly heard the voice of his father-in-law outside the door: "General Zhong Xiaoshan of Annan requests an audience!"

"Announce!" Emperor Liang waved his hand.

Following an order, the eunuch at the door shouted in a loud voice: "General Zhong Xiaoshan of Annan is here to see you!"