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Chapter 253: Setting a Trap · Oct 24, 2026

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251 Chapter 251: Aren’t You Reluctant, Big Sister? 2026-10-24
252 Chapter 252: He’s Dead 2026-10-24
253 Chapter 253: Setting a Trap 2026-10-24
254 Chapter 254: Alarm 2026-10-24
255 Chapter 255: A Cold Case 2026-10-24
256 Chapter 256: Paying a Visit 2026-10-24
257 Chapter 257: No Connection 2026-10-24
258 Chapter 258: No Death 2026-10-24
259 Chapter 259: An Honored Guest at the Door 2026-10-24
260 Chapter 260: Ability 2026-10-24
261 Chapter 261: Give Her a Hand 2026-10-24
262 Chapter 262: Yin Family 2026-10-24
263 Chapter 263: Out of Control 2026-10-24
264 Chapter 264: Shiluan City 2026-10-24
265 Chapter 265: Bad News 2026-10-24
266 Chapter 266: A Fine Age 2026-10-24
267 Chapter 267: Repaying a Favor 2026-10-24
268 Chapter 268: A Slight Effort 2026-10-24
269 Chapter 269: Borrowing Strength 2026-10-24
270 Chapter 270: She Has No Choice 2026-10-24
271 Chapter 271: The Old Burying the Young 2026-10-24
272 Chapter 272: Business 2026-10-24
273 Chapter 273: Jiuhua Mountain 2026-10-24
274 Chapter 274: A Send-Off 2026-10-24
275 Chapter 275: Debt 2026-10-24
276 Chapter 276: Making Money is Easy 2026-10-24
277 Chapter 277: Unquestioning Trust 2026-10-24
278 Chapter 278: Confiscation and Exile 2026-10-24
279 Chapter 279: Stepping In 2026-10-24
280 Chapter 280: Look on the Bright Side 2026-10-24
281 Chapter 281: Settling the Debt 2026-10-24
282 Chapter 282: Ransacking the Home 2026-10-24
283 Chapter 283: A Send-off 2026-10-24
284 Chapter 284: Being a Good Person to the End 2026-10-24
285 Chapter 285: Why Bother? 2026-10-24
286 Chapter 286: Calculation 2026-10-24
287 Chapter 287: Returning Home 2026-10-24
288 Chapter 288: Ambush 2026-10-24
289 Chapter 289: Consent 2026-10-24
290 Chapter 290: Feiyun Temple 2026-10-24
291 Chapter 291: Shiyuan 2026-10-24
292 Chapter 292: Yunlai Tavern 2026-10-24
293 Chapter 293: Yin Shaoting 2026-10-24
294 Chapter 294: Weaver 2026-10-24
295 Chapter 295: Pitiful 2026-10-24
296 Chapter 296: Suffering 2026-10-24
297 Chapter 297: Possibility 2026-10-24
298 Chapter 298: Snow Drink 2026-10-24
299 Chapter 299: His and Her Relationship 2026-10-24
300 Chapter 300: She Doesn’t Need Others to Worry 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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