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Chapter 253: Setting a Trap · Oct 24, 2026

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101 Chapter 101: Entering the Palace 2026-10-24
102 Chapter 102: Can’t Afford to Offend 2026-10-24
103 Chapter 103: Come Here 2026-10-24
104 Chapter 104: Do You Like It? 2026-10-24
105 Chapter 105: He’s So Useless 2026-10-24
106 Chapter 106: She and Him, Acquainted? 2026-10-24
107 Chapter 107: Shock 2026-10-24
108 Chapter 108: Where? 2026-10-24
109 Chapter 109: He’s Nervous 2026-10-24
110 Chapter 110: An Audience with the Emperor 2026-10-24
111 Chapter 111: Arranging a Marriage 2026-10-24
112 Chapter 112: Mutual Affection 2026-10-24
113 Chapter 113: Case File 2026-10-24
114 Chapter 114: No Need to Trouble the Princely Heir 2026-10-24
115 Chapter 115: All the Heart Desires Shall Be Achieved 2026-10-24
116 Chapter 116: What a Kind Gesture 2026-10-24
117 Chapter 117: Boating on the Lake 2026-10-24
118 Chapter 118: Pipa on the Lake 2026-10-24
119 Chapter 119: The Child is Innocent 2026-10-24
120 Chapter 120: Congratulations 2026-10-24
121 Chapter 121: Swallowing Teeth and Blood 2026-10-24
122 Chapter 122: Concern 2026-10-24
123 Chapter 123: One Day to Get Out 2026-10-24
124 Chapter 124: One Good Show After Another 2026-10-24
125 Chapter 125: A Dream About Him 2026-10-24
126 Chapter 126: Meeting on a Narrow Road 2026-10-24
127 Chapter 127: Don’t Move 2026-10-24
128 Chapter 128: Giving Thanks 2026-10-24
129 Chapter 129: Birthday Gift 2026-10-24
130 Chapter 130: Interrogation 2026-10-24
131 Chapter 131: Summer Retreat 2026-10-24
132 Chapter 132: A Fire 2026-10-24
133 Chapter 133: Night Operation 2026-10-24
134 Chapter 134: Asking for Whom? 2026-10-24
135 Chapter 135: Moving the Graves 2026-10-24
136 Chapter 136: Misfortune and Fortune 2026-10-24
137 Chapter 137: Enjoying the Moon 2026-10-24
138 Chapter 138: Waiting for Someone 2026-10-24
139 Chapter 139: Meeting 2026-10-24
140 Chapter 140: The Sooner, The Better 2026-10-24
141 Chapter 141: Must Help 2026-10-24
142 Chapter 142: Paying a Visit 2026-10-24
143 Chapter 143: A Good Show 2026-10-24
144 Chapter 144: Reading the Book 2026-10-24
145 Chapter 145: Where’s the Money? 2026-10-24
146 Chapter 146: Auspicious for Offering Incense on the Mountain 2026-10-24
147 Chapter 147: He Should Have Arrived 2026-10-24
148 Chapter 148: Probing 2026-10-24
149 Chapter 149: Stand Behind Me 2026-10-24
150 Chapter 150: Chutang 2026-10-24

Chapter 253: Chapter 253: Setting a Trap

Zhou You was the temple minister from Guanglu Temple who had poisoned the horse at the polo match.

During the first interrogation, he said he was acting under Zhao Hanguang’s orders, but he later suddenly recanted his testimony and backstabbed Han Tong.

The recent uproar in the Capital City involving the Han and Ye Families was, in fact, all caused by this.

With his death, the poisoning incident became a complete cold case.

”Is that so?” Shen Yanchuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

Seeing his expression, Feng Zhang’s heart began to pound again.

’He had always thought Zhou You was one of this man’s people, but judging by his reaction now, perhaps he wasn’t?’

Feng Zhang hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.

Shen Yanchuan, however, appeared open and magnanimous as he poured him a cup of tea.

”Prince Lie will be back soon.”

”What?”

Feng Zhang was stunned for a moment before he understood.

”That’s right. I heard he just led his troops to victory not long ago. Calculating the time, it should be about when he returns to the capital to be rewarded.”

The Third Prince, Xiao Chengqi, was not of high birth, but in recent years, he had managed to build considerable prestige in the army, showing signs of being able to rival the Second Prince.

Some time ago, he led his troops into battle against Xiliang and couldn’t even make it back for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

”Once he returns, I’m afraid things in the capital will become even more chaotic...”

Feng Zhang studied Shen Yanchuan. As far as he knew, this man had not yet thrown his support behind any side, and he wondered...

”If he doesn’t want Han Tong to die, then there might still be a chance to turn this matter around.”

As soon as Shen Yanchuan said this, Feng Zhang froze on the spot.

”This... How could that be? Han Tong and His Highness Prince Lie have never had any dealings. Besides, Han Tong is—”

His voice came to an abrupt halt.

’How could I have forgotten!’

’Han Tong is the Second Prince’s man!’

’If this investigation continues, Han Tong’s entire background will surely be dug up, and it’s highly likely the Second Prince will be implicated!’

’Right now, the person who wants Han Tong dead the most is him!’

’At the same time, the one who wants to keep Han Tong alive and continue the thorough investigation is the Third Prince!’

’Could it be... that all of this was orchestrated by him from so far away?’

Feng Zhang’s expression shifted as countless thoughts raced through his mind.

”Princely Heir, you are in charge of this case, but several days have passed without a conclusion. What exactly is...”

Shen Yanchuan’s thin lips curved into a slight smile.

”Lord Han wishes to atone for his crimes through meritorious service. Naturally, we must give him that chance.”

”What?”

Feng Zhang was completely bewildered.

Shen Yanchuan paused. His long, jade-like fingers tapped lightly on the armrest. Though his tone was lazy and casual, his words struck Feng Zhang’s ears like a clap of thunder!

”In the testimony Han Tong gave earlier, he mentioned General Huo.”

Feng Zhang shot to his feet in shock!

...

CRASH—!

Emperor Muwu’s face was so dark it looked like it could drip water. He suddenly raised his hand and violently threw the case file!

Hearing the commotion, all the palace attendants knelt in unison. Eunuch Li was especially startled and hurried forward to placate him, ”Your Majesty, please quell your anger!”

Emperor Muwu was furious:

”That Han Tong is truly audacious!”

Eunuch Li shot a quick glance out of the corner of his eye. It was the case file on Han Tong, jointly submitted just now by the Heir of Duke Dingbei and the Ministry of Justice.

’Even when he heard that Han Tong had embezzled a huge amount of gold and silver, His Majesty had not been this furious. What in the world did he just read to become so enraged?’

Just as Consort Ru arrived in the courtyard, she faintly heard Emperor Muwu’s furious shouts coming from inside.

She quickened her pace, and just as she was about to go inside to try and calm him, the main doors were flung open and Eunuch Li retreated with hurried steps.

At the same time, Emperor Muwu’s angry roar followed.

”Go and bring me Prince Qi right now!”

Consort Ru’s heart skipped a beat!

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