Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 882: Chapter 882: Phoenix Dominates the Rivers and Mountains (24)

”Your Majesty.”

Wen Wu stood up and knelt.

”The Wen Family would never do such a thing, there must be a misunderstanding. Please, Your Majesty, discern clearly.”

The Empress hurriedly helped Wen Wu up, comforting him, ”I understand. I will get to the bottom of this.”

”Thank you, Your Majesty.”

The Empress let Wen Wu sit down, exhibiting a semblance of a loving couple.

”Lord Yang.” The Empress walked a few steps forward with hands behind her back, ”It’s just a broken arrow, anyone may have taken it. To conclude it’s related to the Wen Family based on this is somewhat hasty.”

The Minister of Justice secretly wiped cold sweat.

Instead, Prime Minister Lin continued, ”Your Majesty, why not let Lord Wen come to the palace and explain clearly?”

Her Majesty turned to look at Wen Wu.

Wen Wu felt a bit uneasy, but if the matter isn’t clarified, there might be further troubles ahead.

Wen Wu nodded slightly, and only then did the Empress send someone to invite Lord Wen.

The current head of the Wen Family is Wen Wu’s elder sister, who is only two years older than him.

Lord Wen, seemingly practicing martial arts for years, has a much larger physique than ordinary people, walking with vigor, still valiant.

”Greetings, Your Majesty.”

The Empress lowered her hand, ”Lord Wen, no need for ceremony.”

Lord Wen stood up straight, glancing upwards at Wen Wu, ”I wonder why Your Majesty has summoned me.”

The Empress had someone explain the matters to Lord Wen.

Lord Wen clasped his fists and knelt, ”Your Majesty, I am loyal to you, how could I do such a thing? It must be someone framing us!”

”Lord Wen, do not be upset.” The Empress calmed her, ”It’s still under investigation, inviting Lord Wen is also to better clarify this matter.”

Lord Wen spoke firmly, ”I have a clear conscience.”

”Lord Wen, do you recognize this item?” Prime Minister Lin showed the broken arrow to Lord Wen.

Of course, Lord Wen recognized items from her own family.

”This is the Wen Family’s arrow.”

Prime Minister Lin nodded, ”Lord Wen, this broken arrow was found at the assassin’s site. Do you have anything to say?”

”Although the arrow is of the Wen Family, to say that the assassin’s actions are related to us is far too arbitrary, Prime Minister.” Lord Wen declared, ”With such distinctive markings on the Wen Family’s arrows, if I were the culprit, why would I be so careless?”

Prime Minister Lin said, ”At the time of the Grand Imperial Princess’s injury, the arrows were indeed ordinary. The assassin also provided a statement, among those arrows, only this one had the Wen Family’s marking, he realized that and tried to destroy it. Perhaps the assassin picked the wrong arrow unintentionally?”

Lord Wen glared at Prime Minister Lin, ”Are you suggesting I did this, Prime Minister Lin?”

Prime Minister Lin replied, ”I’m simply discussing the evidence.”

Lord Wen and Prime Minister Lin exchanged direct words, arguing on the Golden Luan Hall.

The Empress listened silently, without interrupting.

-

Yann Ge uneasily waited in the Jiangyue Pavilion as the rain poured even harder without pause.

”Young Master, the Imperial Guards went to the Wen Family.”

He Zhi entered from outside.

Yann Ge gripped his hands tight, ”What happened?”

He Zhi recounted the news he had gathered to Yann Ge.

Prime Minister Lin and Lord Wen argued in the court.

The Empress listened to their argument for a while and finally possibly couldn’t bear it any longer, told them to stop.

The Empress ordered someone to question the assassin again.

The assassin couldn’t endure torture and revealed another clue.

He didn’t directly point to the Wen Family but mentioned the person who instructed him had a scarred hand.

Prime Minister Lin got agitated, and Lord Wen immediately sent people to investigate.

Her Majesty the Empress half-heartedly agreed and dispatched the Imperial Guards.

Yann Ge gazed at the rain outside, visualizing the scene of the woman leaving the Ziwei Palace.

”...Young Master, the Imperial Guards should have just arrived at the Wen Family now.”

Yann Ge sat back down, seemingly depleted, ”Keep me informed of any news.”

He Zhi responded affirmatively and exited the room.

Two hours later.

He Zhi obtained the latest news.

He hurried to report to Yann Ge, ”Young Master, something happened to the Huang Family.”

”The Huang Family?”

”The maternal family of the Third Princess,” He Zhi said, ”I heard that the Imperial Guards went to the Wen Family for a search, indeed found that person, but he resisted arrest and fled straight to the Huang Family. When the Imperial Guards went inside to seize him, after capture, he sought help from the Huang Family to no avail and revealed another incident, now the Huang Family is surrounded by the Imperial Guards.”

”And the Wen Family?”

He Zhi stated, ”Though the person was found at the Wen Family, the suspicion of the Huang Family is now heavier...”

Meaning the Wen Family won’t face significant danger for the time being.

Yann Ge didn’t know whether to feel relieved or regretful.

-

Ning Yao never dreamed this fire would spread to her.

The things she had prepared were all found intact from the Huang Family.

These were intended to frame the Wen Family.

How could they appear at the Huang Family?

This matter surely involves Chuzheng!

Ning Yao gritted her teeth with anger, looking over at Chuzheng.

The latter indifferently gazed around the hall, remaining like an outsider.

Chuzheng’s nonchalant demeanor, as if she had done nothing, further infuriated Ning Yao.

The situation today was originally meant for her to be the last one laughing, how did it turn out this way!

Prime Minister Lin also likely didn’t anticipate the sudden change in script, unable to respond momentarily.

The items were extracted by the Imperial Guards, and Her Majesty the Empress flew into a rage.

Lord Huang was taken to the palace, where he loudly protested his innocence.

”Your Majesty, I know nothing, please discern clearly!!”

”The items were found in the Huang Residence.” The head of the Imperial Guards presented the items to the Empress, ”Your Majesty, please examine.”

Among the disordered items, the Empress saw a wooden human figurine, inscribed with her name and birthdate.

”What is this?”

”This is a folk ritual of malicious magic.” The head of the Imperial Guards said.

”Cursing my death?”

”...” The head of the Imperial Guards dared not respond.

But to not answer was to tacitly acknowledge.

Lord Huang widened his eyes, ”Your Majesty, I know nothing, this is a setup!!”

Cursing the Empress, several heads aren’t enough to sever!!

The Empress threw the figurine down, the wooden figurine weighed enough to hit Lord Huang’s head directly.

”Your Majesty, I am wronged.”

Lord Huang ignored the pain.

”Wronged? Where did these things come from? Ah?” The Empress rebuked angrily.

”I truly know nothing, someone has framed me!” Lord Huang cried pitifully.

”Bring the person up, I will interrogate personally!”

”Yes.”

The head of the Imperial Guards brought the recently apprehended person up.

This person’s hand bore a prominent scar, consistent with the assassin’s confession.

”What were you doing at the Wen Family?”

The person, scared greatly, trembled, prostrated on the ground.

”Common folk... the common folk was ordered to wait at the Wen Residence.”

”Wait for what?”

”The common folk doesn’t know...” the person shivered.

”On whose orders?”

”Lord Huang.”

”Nonsense!!” Lord Huang was enraged, ”I don’t even know you.”

”The common folk dares not speak nonsense, it was Lord Huang who instructed me to do tasks at the Wen Residence. I have evidence, Lord Huang gave me this.”

Lord Huang looked at the item the person took out, his face drastically changed, this isn’t...

He instinctively glanced at Ning Yao.

However, Ning Yao stood with a stern face, showing no intention to lend assistance.