The ring connects the past and present, the exiled prince worships me as a god

Prime Minister Su had argued with him about this matter in the court, and Su Zhe had committed suicide in prison, taking all the blame on himself. Even if he wanted to punish the Su family again, he had no reason or excuse.

The emperor let out a long sigh.

"Forget it, forget it. This matter is over. I haven't done anything to the Su family. Why are you still crying and begging me?"

"I would like to ask the Emperor for an order that my father get better soon."

The Imperial Concubine said, "My father has been seriously ill ever since this incident. He believes that his mismanagement and failure to monitor those around him caused the chaos. Therefore, since he became seriously ill, he has been blaming himself all day long, refusing to take medicine and even refusing to allow the Imperial Physician to diagnose him. Your Majesty, only you can make my father better now. I dare to ask Your Majesty to save my father."

The emperor was extremely angry and his heart was in turmoil. It was clearly the Su family's fault, but in the end he still had to appease the Su family?

absurd!

Damn it!

Seeing the emperor's expression changing unpredictably, Su Ying spoke at the right moment: "There is one more matter that I would like to report to the emperor."

"What's the matter? Tell me?"

Su Ying looked around, as if searching for someone. When she didn't see that person, she approached and said, "Your Majesty, when I ordered a thorough investigation into this matter, I accidentally discovered the person involved in the old case from twelve years ago three days ago. Do you think that person is framing the Su family?"

An old case from twelve years ago?

The emperor immediately had in mind the image of hundreds of lives lying before his eyes.

Suddenly, I felt a chill down my spine.

"Shut up! I've already issued an oral order that no one in the palace is allowed to mention that matter, Su Ying!"

Seeing that the emperor was truly angry, Su Ying not only did not stop talking, but instead, she bravely went forward and said, "Your Majesty, I know that this matter should not be mentioned again, but my father sent someone to tell me that they have found the orphan in the old case from twelve years ago."

In other words, among the more than 100 people who were killed, some people were lucky enough to survive.

If this is true, wouldn't it be telling the world that he was wrong in the first place?

He, the emperor, did something wrong.

"Who is it! Where is he?"

The emperor immediately became angry. Shen Qian, who was behind the secret room, clenched his hands and pricked up his ears.

"My father has already sent people to investigate, and I believe there will be results soon. But according to those who fought with it, the figure is very similar to..."

Su Ying deliberately kept the secret.

The emperor was furious, "Who does it look like?"

Su Ying carefully observed the emperor's facial expression, observing his genuine anxiety and curiosity about the man's identity, yet he showed no sign of panic. It was clear that the emperor did not recognize the man.

Could it be that she guessed wrong?

Or maybe, that person had concealed the truth not only from the emperor, but also from the entire Su family, her, and my father?

"Like a guard in the Imperial Guard."

Su Ying made up an excuse.

The emperor was furious, "Asshole!"

He opened his mouth and was about to summon Shen Qian. After all, the entire imperial guards were commanded by Shen Qian. But he also thought that Shen Qian was in his secret room at the moment.

"I will order a thorough investigation into this matter. Su Ying, tell Prime Minister Su that if anyone is found involved in the old case from twelve years ago, bring them before me, no matter who they are!"

Kill him?

No, he couldn't go any further.

But he also wouldn't allow anyone to spread the scandal that happened back then!

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will instruct my father to investigate thoroughly and bring the person back to Your Majesty as soon as possible."

Seeing that the emperor still valued the Su family, Su Ying wiped the tears from her face and walked slowly to his side. Her soft and boneless hands held his scissors and asked, "Your Majesty, have you calmed down?"

"Humph."

The emperor snorted, not knowing whether he was still angry at the Su family or at the person she had just mentioned.

Su Ying didn't care, she hadn't used her real tricks yet.

"Your Majesty, please don't be angry with me anymore! It's been less than six months since I lost my child, and now I almost saw my father and all my family members die. I..."

Before she could finish her words, Su Ying burst into tears.

When the dead prince was mentioned, the emperor frowned.

"Why bring this up again?"

Although these words were meant as a complaint, the emperor gripped her hand tightly, and his words were full of heartache.

In a corner where the emperor couldn't see, Concubine Su curled her lips into a faint smile and then pretended to snuggle into his arms.

"So, Your Majesty, please don't be alienated from me anymore. My heart aches. I can't live without Your Majesty, and the entire Su family is loyal to you."

Loyal to the emperor?

Humph.

They illegally mined iron ore, privately engraved the national seal, and framed the prince. Can this be called having no ulterior motives?

The hand around the delicate body gradually tightened, and the emperor wanted to expose the true face of the Su family immediately. But he knew that now was not the time.

If the first attack fails, it will alert the enemy, and the next plan still needs to be carefully considered, so he cannot break up with Su Ying now.

"Alright, you're a concubine after all, why are you crying like that? The whole harem is waiting for you to take charge. Go ahead, I'll issue an order later."

Look, didn’t we just coax the emperor into covering up the matter with just a few words?

Even if the Su family had just received an imperial decree of punishment a few hours ago, what would it matter? As long as the emperor's imperial decree of compassion for my father arrived before dusk, the Su family would still be favored.

"Strange, Your Majesty, why didn't you see Commander Shen today?"

Su Ying looked around deliberately, as if she was very surprised.

"Since when have you become so concerned about a mere commander of the Imperial Guards?"

The emperor waved his hand, signaling her to leave.

Su Ying understood immediately and didn't ask any more questions. But before leaving, she suddenly said, "By the way, Your Majesty, if I remember correctly, Commander Shen's mother's family is also a barbarian, right?"

The old case twelve years ago was the extermination of 736 barbarians.

The emperor, who had originally calmed down, suddenly widened his eyes.

Yes, so much time has passed and he has forgotten everything.

Su Ying covered her mouth at the right moment. "Oh, look at me! The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. I have overstepped the bounds. Your Majesty, I am sorry to bother you."

Su Ying left gracefully, her waist twisting. As she crossed the palace gate, she said to the old eunuch beside her with a relaxed expression, "Go, make a pot of hot tea. Remember to take good care of the emperor in this cold winter. Don't be like Commander Shen, who disappears every other day."

Shen Qian had always been working for him and doing things for him, but he did take sick leave three days ago.

Shen Qian is a martial arts expert and in excellent health. He never asks for leave even when injured, and no one has ever heard of him falling ill over the years. But Su Ying said that the Su family found the orphan three days ago. Could it really be such a coincidence?

The more the emperor thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong.

He shouted angrily, "Shen Qian!"

"Your humble servant is here."

After coming out of the secret room, Shen Qian had returned to normal.

His face remained as cold as ever, his attitude was humble, and his behavior was respectful and polite.

The emperor looked closely at his muscular figure in his sartorial attire and asked, "Where did you go three days ago?"

This question obviously hit Su Ying's sore spot, and she began to doubt him.

Shen Qian felt mixed emotions and was extremely sad.

After serving the Emperor for many years, it turns out that as long as Su Ying says a word, the Emperor will still be moved, suspicious, and the murderous intent in his eyes cannot be hidden...