The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 163

Chapter 163 Emperor’s Dignity
Chu Yanzhi’s expression subsided as he stared at Du Er with his ink eyes, as if he wanted to see something from his face.

Du Er lowered his eyes and raised his hand to take out the half pill from his sleeve. “Your Majesty, this is the half pill that Concubine Xiang consumed just now.” After saying that, he calmly handed the half pill to Zhang Shichang.

Zhang Shichang took the pill and looked at the Emperor.

The Emperor frowned and waved his hand at him.

Zhang Shi quickly nodded in front of the imperial physicians and handed the half pill to Wu Qi. “Imperial physicians, please take a look.”

Imperial doctor nodded repeatedly.

Wu Qi looked at the pill in his hand for a long time. Finally, he raised his eyes and secretly looked at Chu Yan. Then, he handed the half pill to Imperial doctor beside him.

Chu Yanzhi looked at Wu Qi’s expression and tightly knitted his originally relaxed eyebrows.

Could it be that this pill was really like Du Er said, without mercury? However, how was this possible?

All the imperial physicians carefully looked through the half pill. In the end, the half pill was handed back to Zhang Shichang.

“Imperial Physician Wu, how is it?” Zhang Shichang smiled as he looked at Wu Qi.

Wu Qi pursed the corners of his lips as thousands of thoughts flashed through his mind.

One was the Emperor’s beloved Prince Shenwang, and the other was an eminent monk whom the Emperor trusted. No matter which one of them was, it was not something that a small hospital like him could afford to offend.

Ever since King Shenwang had sent someone to tell him to tell the truth in front of the Holy Chariot, he had vaguely known that there was something fishy about the poison in the Little Prince’s fetus. He had even vaguely guessed that King Shenwang wanted to take this opportunity to attack this master whom the Emperor valued. However, he did not expect that the half pill in Master Du E’s hand did not contain any mercury. Now, how should he answer?

“Wu Imperial doctor.” Zhang Shichang shouted again. Obviously, the smile on his face had diminished a little.

‘”Yes, yes …” Wu Qi quickly lowered his head when he regained his senses.

He wasn’t the only imperial physician. All the imperial physicians had been tested, and he couldn’t hide it by himself.

Thinking of this, Wu Qi gritted his teeth and made up his mind, “Reporting to the Emperor, this pill is indeed as the Master said. There is no mercury …”

The Emperor on the throne’s cold eyes flashed with a trace of deep meaning. He imitated his eyes and slowly shifted his gaze to Chu Yanzhi, who was beside him.

“This one isn’t, but the other half that Concubine Xiang consumed isn’t. Otherwise, why would the little prince in Concubine Xiang’s stomach be poisoned?” Chu Yanzhi said as he faced the Emperor’s gaze.

Du E was recommended to the palace by Chu Xizhi. Even though he did not do anything unusual after entering the palace and had never even contacted anyone from the King Yan Sect, he could no longer keep him by his side because he had gained the trust of the Emperor in such a short period of time and even accumulated countless prestige in the court.

The Emperor looked coldly at Chu Yanzhi.

The reason why the little prince had been poisoned by the mercury was because he had consumed the Crossing Calamity Pill. In fact, this poison was not an accident, but was deliberate.

He wants to get rid of Du Er.

In an instant, the Emperor understood what Chu Yanzhi meant.

“Amitabha.” Du Er raised his hand and performed a Buddhist salute. His bright and clear eyes were like a pool of clear and calm water. Since there was no anger or hatred, “Since Your Highness must sit firmly on the accusation of this little monk, then this little monk will do as you please.” After saying that, he bent down and sat up on the ground, his eyes tightly closed as he muttered the Buddhist scriptures.

The Emperor did not look at Du E. Instead, he quietly looked at the son who looked like Mother. He stared at himself with a stubborn gaze. There was no doubt in his dark eyes that he was determined. Even though he had discovered that he had seen through his thoughts, he still did not retreat at all.

“Father Emperor, since Master Du E has already pleaded guilty, please give me a decree to seek justice for Concubine Xiang and the Little Prince.” Chu Yanzhi stared into the Emperor’s eyes and said word by word.

The Emperor’s hand on the dragon chair suddenly tightened.

At this moment, he suddenly realized that he was really old …

His sons had plump wings one by one, and they were no longer under his control, and even vaguely wanted to control him?

Especially this one in front of him, he was so eager to hold onto the position of the Son of the Reserve Monarch.

“Royal Father …”

At this moment, a clear voice suddenly sounded from within the hall.

Everyone was shocked. When they turned around, they saw Xiao Xiwei walking into the hall in a high-waist dress embroidered with light blue roses. Because of her pregnancy, her face became slightly plump and round, but even so, she could not conceal the delicacy and beauty of her facial features. There was another person beside him. It was King Qin, Chu Muzhi.

“Your son greets Father Emperor.” The two saluted in unison.

“Why are you here?” The Emperor said coldly.

The moment Chu Yanzhi saw Xiao Xiwei walk in, his icy cold pupils instantly contracted, and his fingers tightly clenched into fists.

His instincts told him that it was all her idea to give Concubine Xiang half a pill this time, and even the reason why there was no mercury in the pill was because of her.

“This son has just received a letter from His Highness from Su Yang a month ago.” As Xiao Xi said this, she took out the letter and handed it to Zhang Shichang. Her eyes were filled with tears as she said to the Emperor, “Father, His Highness said in the letter that Su Yang was afraid of unforeseen circumstances, but he would be careful to deal with it. However, the guard who sent the letter was hunted down all the way. When the letter reached his son, His Highness … he had already lost the news.” At this point, Xiao Xiwei supported her stomach and knelt down with difficulty. “Father, Your Highness definitely did not fall into the water. Someone must have wanted to harm him. Father, quickly send someone to save him. I beg you …”

“Nonsense!” The Emperor coldly shouted Xiao Xiwei’s words.

Xiao Xi narrowed her neck and raised her hand to cover her mouth as she sobbed softly.

“Princess Yan, are you sure this letter is from Su Yang?” Chu Yanzhi looked coldly at Xiao Xiwei, and the corner of his lips curled into a meaningful smile.

She clearly wanted to use the letter to muddle the pool of water.

“What does Fourth Emperor Brother mean by this? This handwriting is written by Seventh Emperor Brother. If Fourth Emperor Brother doesn’t believe me, he can personally take a look.” Chu Muzhi said to Chu Yanzhi with a calm face. After he finished speaking, he turned around and bowed to the Emperor and shouted, “Father Emperor, I believe that Seventh Emperor Brother Su Yang’s trip must have been plotted by someone. Please allow me to personally bring someone to Su Yang to find Seventh Emperor Brother.”

The Emperor stared coldly at Chu Muzhi and remained silent for a long time.

‘”Cough.” Zhang Shichang covered his mouth and coughed softly. Finally, he bowed to Chu Mu and said, “Your Highness Prince Qin, Princess Yan. Your Majesty has made his decision regarding the Swallow King. Right now … Your Majesty has other matters to attend to.”

After listening to Zhang Shichang’s words, Chu Muzhi seemed to have just discovered Du E, who had been meditating with his eyes closed on the ground. “So Master is also here.”

Crossing Calamity seemed as if he hadn’t heard of it, and his entire body sat in the hall as if he had calmed down.

“Eunuch Zhang, this is” Chu Muzhi frowned and looked at Zhang Shichang in a puzzled voice.

Zhang Shichang covered his mouth and lightly coughed a few times, but did not receive Chu Muzhi’s words.

“Master Due intends to murder Concubine Xiang and the Little Prince. Right now, the evidence is conclusive. We are waiting for Father Emperor’s orders.” Chu Yanzhi said coldly.

“Did I hear wrongly? Brother Huang, say it again?” Chu Muzhi dug out his ears and looked at Chu Muzhi in disbelief.

Chu Yanzhi smiled coldly, but he did not look at Chu Muzhi. Instead, he turned his gaze to the Emperor on the throne. He raised his hand and bowed, loudly saying, “Father Emperor, please give me a decree.”

“Royal Brother, Master Du E is kind and generous. He is well-known in the palace and even in the capital. You said that he murdered Concubine Xiang and the Little Prince? Then, why? What reason does he have to do this?” Chu Muzhi retorted in a deep voice.

“Eighth Brother is so excited? What is your relationship with Master Du E? Master Du E has already admitted his guilt. What are you so excited about?” Chu Yanzhi sneered.

“I should be the one asking Fourth Emperor Brother about this. What grudge do you have with Master? You insisted on blaming him for such a big crime.” Chu Muzhi replied.

“Alright! Stop arguing!” The Emperor finally couldn’t help but interrupt them angrily.

Chu Muzhi hurriedly turned around and bowed to the Emperor. “Father Emperor, Master Du E is the only closed disciple of the Divine Monk of Misery. I believe no one knows his character better than you. Please investigate this matter thoroughly, Father Emperor.”

“Royal Father.” Chu Yan took a step forward with a faint sense of urgency in his eyes.

‘”Your Highness, Master Du E has always been the one who helped to recuperate Father Emperor’s body. Everyone in and outside the palace knows that the reason why Father Emperor is so healthy is all because of Master. If you really want to hold Master accountable, how do you think of Father Emperor in this world?” Xiao Xiwei looked at Chu Yanzhi and said slowly.

“So, because Princess Yan wants to protect him?” Chu Yanzhi pushed back to Xiao Xiwei without thinking.

“Your Highness, I dare to ask. If Master Du E hadn’t been recommended by King Yan, would Your Highness still be pressing down on you step by step today?” Xiao Xiwei looked at Chu Yanzhi and said slowly.

Although her voice was soft, it was enough for everyone in the hall to hear.

Chu Yanzhi imitated his eyes and was about to speak when Xiao Xiwei’s voice sounded again.

“Father, this son believes that even the palace should not involve people outside. Please allow him to return to the mountain forest after all these years of meticulous care from Master Due.” Xiao Xiwei turned around and said word by word to the emperor on the throne.

The Emperor silently looked into Xiao Xiwei’s eyes.

This Ming’s eyes were clear and bright, and there was a faint hint of hope and begging in them. How like a precious pearl was this gaze …

In that instant, a trace of panic flashed through the Emperor’s heart.

He looked at Xiao Xiwei and then at his son, who was staring at him anxiously.

Finally, he slowly closed his eyes and sighed in his heart.

“Forget it, let him out of the palace.”

“Royal Father.” Chu Yanzhi hurriedly took a step forward, his ink-colored gaze filled with confusion and resentment.

The emperor on the throne, although his temples had been dyed with a lot of frost, and the corners of his eyes had been carved into deep lines by the years, his pitch-black eyes were like hard rocks at this moment, unshaken by anyone in the slightest.

“I have already decided.” He looked at Chu Yanzhi with a voice as cold as ice.

This was the majesty of an emperor, the majesty that no one could resist.

Chu Yanzhi looked at his father.

He knew that at this point in time, he was no longer able to turn things around.