At this time, the lights in Prince Pingnan's Mansion were bright, but the atmosphere inside was extremely depressing.

"Oh!"

The sound of a teacup falling to the ground was heard, and the people in the room were silent, not daring to make a sound.

After the subordinate told him all the rumors outside, Pingnan King Nangong Hao felt a chill run down his spine.

Good, very good!

He was willing to send her daughter to jail even if it meant making her hate him, but the person behind the scenes hadn't appeared yet, and someone else wanted to take advantage of the situation!

No matter who it is, if he dares to spread such rumors, he'd better clean his neck and wait for the big knife to hit him!

"Investigate, investigate carefully for me, who is spreading rumors in secret!"

"Yes!"

At this moment, someone hurried in.

"Your Highness, someone came from the palace and said that the Emperor wants you to come into the palace."

"Don't go!"

"But...it was Chief Steward Jiang who came. He didn't enter the palace, but waited outside. He said the Emperor urgently summoned you and asked Your Highness to come."

Nangong Hao narrowed his eyes, stood up after a moment, and strode out.

He did not bring any followers with him and followed Jiang Baitong into the imperial carriage alone.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Nangong Hao strode across the palace gate and was about to kneel down to salute, but Emperor Tianchen waved his hand and said, "No need for formalities. Come, please take a seat and serve tea!"

"The Emperor summoned me late at night. I wonder what it is about?"

Nangong Hao looked unhappy. His son was missing and there was no clue left. He had no time to waste in the palace.

"Brother Hao, it is not my will to hastily summon you to the palace at this late hour. I am forced to do so because I consider that you will not be attending the morning court tomorrow."

Emperor Tianchen waved towards Jiang Baitong and said, "You can go down as well. I will chat with Prince Pingnan about some family matters."

"Yes!"

Jiang Baitong retreated and gently closed the door of the hall.

"I've also heard about Yu'er's situation. It wasn't that girl's doing. There's no need to embarrass her."

Nangong Hao glanced at Emperor Tianchen and said, "How could this king have ever made things difficult for her? Putting her in jail was just a show for those people. As for the rumors outside..."

"Of course I know that the rumors outside are not true. They are just rumors spread by people with ulterior motives. However, since this matter involves that girl, I have no choice but to intervene."

"What does this mean, Your Majesty?"

Emperor Tianchen hesitated to speak, "Chen'er attaches great importance to that girl."

Nangong Hao frowned, "What about the rumored Third Miss Shen? Besides, that girl is that man's child. How could he possibly..."

Pei Boliang was one of the Imperial Concubine's followers. He was the one who caused the tragic deaths of all the men in the Mu family. How could the King of Qin fall in love with the daughter of his enemy?

Emperor Tianchen sighed, "This is something I cannot see through for the time being. However, don't forget, that girl is also Xie Leqing's daughter, and she has half of the Xie family's blood in her body."

He actually regretted it a long time ago. Why didn't he stop Xie Leqing from marrying the heartless Pei Boliang? If he had stopped her, perhaps...

Nangong Hao didn't respond, but lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

"You know, this kingdom will eventually be handed over to Chen'er. Your father has protected this kingdom for me. I can always be defenseless against you, but Chen'er may not. Your child is still young. If..."

Emperor Tianchen didn't continue. One was a good brother who had fought alongside him, and the other was his own son. If they really came to war, the fate of the Nan Yao Kingdom would be overturned.

It was rare that the rebellious son cared about a girl, and as a father, he was willing to help him.

But if this really caused the Nan Yao Kingdom to be turned upside down, he would not be able to tolerate it.

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