Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1126: The Child Is Wronged

"Does the prince recognize this thing?" Yun Jiu asked indifferently.

Yun Baixuan's heart trembled. Every prince's token must be approved by the Emperor, and the Emperor surely knows this is his token. Asking like this indicates a problem.

However, most people know this token belongs to him, denying it is useless. He quickly said, "Indeed, it is my token."

"Then tell me, why is this token in my possession?" Yun Jiu continued to ask.

Yun Baixuan was taken aback, "I do not know."

"Tonight, someone broke into the Royal Family."

Yun Baixuan was shocked, truly surprised. He knew how strong the Royal Family's force was, how many masters there were. Who would dare to break into the Royal Family at night with such recklessness?

"Lift your head."

Yun Baixuan hurriedly lifted his head.

Yun Jiu looked at him, "The intruder was there to assassinate the Empress Qiu, and your token was left by the assassin at the scene."

Yun Baixuan was nearly scared out of his wits, his face pale as paper.

Breaking into the Royal Family at night, intending to assassinate the former Empress, if this matter was confirmed, not only would his title as the Second Prince be at risk, but even his birth mother, the current Empress, might be deposed.

Yun Baixuan was terrified, losing half of his spirit, he was dumbstruck, his mind buzzing.

"You don't intend to defend yourself?" Yun Jiu said indifferently.

Yun Baixuan trembled all over and shouted, "Father, I am wronged, truly wronged... I haven't left my mansion all night, Father can investigate."

"Then why was this token left behind at the scene?"

"This... I do not know either, Father. I am truly wronged, I've never dared to break into the Royal Family at night. Besides, I have no grudge with the Empress Qiu, why would I want to assassinate her? Please, Father, see the truth, or else I will die with regrets."

Yun Jiu looked at him indifferently.

Yun Baixuan felt cold all over, his blood freezing.

"No grudge. Since you're here, I have another question for you. Yesterday, Yun Mengyao, who was with your fifth sister, said that they were abducted on their way back to the Imperial City, and the mastermind is you."

Yun Baixuan was almost scared to death.

"Father, this is slander, I am wronged, truly wronged..." Yun Baixuan cried out, his tears were genuine, he was scared to cry.

If this matter was confirmed, he would die without a place to be buried.

Seeing the Emperor silent, Yun Baixuan cried out, "Father, I am willing to confront them face-to-face. If they have evidence proving that I did it, I am willing to die. Otherwise, even if I am killed, I will die with regrets. I beg Father to see the truth."

"Alright, let's not bring this up for now. Let me ask you, how do you explain the token left at the scene?"

Yun Baixuan cried out, "Father, the token is indeed mine. But the assassin was truly not sent by me, I beg Father to see the truth. If it turns out that it was me, you can kill me, I will have no resentment."

Yun Jiu looked at Yun Baixuan coldly.

"Alright, since you claim to be wronged, we must investigate. For a few days, you shall stay in the Second Prince Mansion, without my orders, you are not to step out. Everything will be settled once the truth is found."

Yun Baixuan's face turned white, knowing he was being soft imprisoned. But fortunately, his life was spared.

Everyone present knew, being Yun Baixuan, the Emperor's child, that anyone else with such a token would have faced immediate extermination by the Emperor without even being questioned.

"Yes, I obey."

Yun Baixuan stood up trembling, like a leaf in the autumn wind, pale and bloodless.

He knew well, the Emperor suspected that this affair was orchestrated by Qiu Tang, that old wicked woman. If he was slightly biased toward Qiu Tang, he wouldn't walk out of the Royal Family alive tonight.

As the Second Prince of the Yunyue Empire, few understood how heartless and ruthless his father was better than him.

"You, send the Second Prince back to the mansion."

Five Black Armor Warriors stepped forward.

The Second Prince's body swayed a bit, realizing that these five Black Armor Warriors were not merely escorting him back but were also there to monitor him.

With five Black Armor Warriors watching over him, for this period he feared he wouldn't be able to do anything. Now, the struggle for the throne had reached a fever pitch. With him imprisoned, the ministers and generals supporting him might waver.

The Eldest Prince and the Eldest Princess would surely not miss this opportunity and would seize the chance to win over the officials and generals originally supporting him. Imprisoned, those people with wavering intentions were easily persuaded.

Yun Baixuan felt a chill in his heart, knowing the loss this time was enormous, and he might lose the throne because of this incident. Failure would result in death.

The five Black Armor Warriors escorted Yun Baixuan away.

"All of you leave! Li Tianyang stays."

Everyone was relieved, surprised that the Emperor had not blamed them.

Li Tianyang was, however, uneasy.

After everyone else left, Yun Jiu looked at him indifferently and said, "Li Tianyang, you failed to protect the Royal Family, your head should have been severed, but due to your years of faithful service, I will give you another chance."

"Thank you, Emperor!" Li Tianyang knelt in gratitude.

"Li Tianyang, you will investigate this matter. Report the results directly to me."

"Yes."

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Morning, Royal Family, the secluded court where Yun Susu was held.

A dainty maid routinely came to deliver meals to Yun Susu and others.

The soldiers at the door checked, found no issues, and let her pass. They would turn a blind eye even if there were any issues, for they have accepted bribes from Yun Susu the previous night.

The maid placed the food on the table and bowed gracefully to Yun Susu.

"Third Princess, autumn is chilly, the courtyard outside is filled with fallen leaves, shall I sweep them for you?"

Yun Susu paused holding her chopsticks, looked at the maid before her, and after hesitating, said, "No need. Autumn leaves cannot be swept completely, and scattered on the ground, they appear quite lovely."

"Autumn leaves are beautiful, but the rotting leaves on the ground are no match for the beauty of spring blooms." The maid said respectfully.

"Hey, this little maid seems quite educated," Yun Mengyao said unclearly while drinking porridge.

But Yun Susu laughed and said to the maid, "Feel free to speak, we are all among friends here."

The maid nodded slightly, "The master asked me to inform the Princess that Qin Yi broke into the Royal Family last night and has safely left, the Second Prince has been imprisoned."

Yun Mengyao looked at the maid in astonishment.

Yun Susu smiled and said, "Don't worry, she is my mother's person. What we said just now was actually a code."

"I see, a little maid is so educated, making others feel inferior," Yun Mengyao laughed, then asked, "So it was Qin Yi causing such a commotion last night?"