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Chapter 253: Setting a Trap · Oct 24, 2026

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201 Chapter 201: Together? 2026-10-24
202 Chapter 202: Death Knell 2026-10-24
203 Chapter 203: This Is Just the Beginning 2026-10-24
204 Chapter 204: It’s You 2026-10-24
205 Chapter 205: A Difficult Night 2026-10-24
206 Chapter 206: Found It 2026-10-24
207 Chapter 207: Sealed 2026-10-24
208 Chapter 208: Dire Straits 2026-10-24
209 Chapter 209: Reunion 2026-10-24
210 Chapter 210: Together in Life and Death 2026-10-24
211 Chapter 211: Overbearing 2026-10-24
212 Chapter 212: A Series of Schemes 2026-10-24
213 Chapter 213: Benevolence 2026-10-24
214 Chapter 214: Trap 2026-10-24
215 Chapter 215: Taken Hostage 2026-10-24
216 Chapter 216: Why Bother? 2026-10-24
217 Chapter 217: Order 2026-10-24
218 Chapter 218: Secretly 2026-10-24
219 Chapter 219: The Person I Want 2026-10-24
220 Chapter 220: Ambush 2026-10-24
221 Chapter 221: Exposing 2026-10-24
222 Chapter 222: Evidence 2026-10-24
223 Chapter 223: Coercion 2026-10-24
224 Chapter 224: Prowess 2026-10-24
225 Chapter 225: Killing Intent 2026-10-24
226 Chapter 226: Rumors 2026-10-24
227 Chapter 227: Affection 2026-10-24
228 Chapter 228: Unease 2026-10-24
229 Chapter 229: A More Important Matter 2026-10-24
230 Chapter 230: Desperate Plight 2026-10-24
231 Chapter 231: The Day 2026-10-24
232 Chapter 232: Entering the Palace 2026-10-24
233 Chapter 233: The Pulse 2026-10-24
234 Chapter 234: Old Illness 2026-10-24
235 Chapter 235: Tit for Tat 2026-10-24
236 Chapter 236: Shock 2026-10-24
237 Chapter 237: Valuable Gift 2026-10-24
238 Chapter 238: Hard to Endure 2026-10-24
239 Chapter 239: Making Inquiries 2026-10-24
240 Chapter 240: Losing One’s Head Over a Woman 2026-10-24
241 Chapter 241: To Save, or to Kill 2026-10-24
242 Chapter 242: Muddled 2026-10-24
243 Chapter 243: Quite the Commotion 2026-10-24
244 Chapter 244: The Suspended Heart Finally Died 2026-10-24
245 Chapter 245: A Visit 2026-10-24
246 Chapter 246: Right and Wrong 2026-10-24
247 Chapter 247: Acting 2026-10-24
248 Chapter 248: Autumn Rain 2026-10-24
249 Chapter 249: Purse 2026-10-24
250 Chapter 250: Can’t Think Straight 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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