My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 577: Evidence

As the generals and ministers’ powerful voices echoed in the Hall of Righteousness, Yu Fu waved his hand and said arrogantly, "You may rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," the ministers and generals responded before standing in their places.

Just as he was about to speak, Yu Fu noticed his imperial paternal uncle looking at him. Under Yu Zhao’s calm gaze, Yu Fu shuddered, feeling as though he were being stared at by a dangerous wolf.

Standing nearby, the chief eunuch noticed Yu Fu’s ashen complexion and called softly, "Your Majesty."

Receiving no response, the chief eunuch braved himself and asked softly, "Your Majesty, shall we begin the morning court?"

Hearing this, Yu Fu snapped back to his senses. Glaring at the newly appointed chief eunuch, he scolded, "What are you urging Zhen for?! Are you courting death?!"

Startled by his sudden anger, the chief eunuch fell to his knees and hurriedly said, "This servant is wrong. Your Majesty, please punish this servant."

"Hmph! You indeed deserve punishment!" Looking toward the entrance of the Hall of Righteousness, Yu Fu ordered, "Guards! Come and dra—!"

Before Yu Fu could finish ordering the imperial guards to drag the chief eunuch away, Yu Zhao called out calmly, "Your Majesty."

When Yu Zhao’s calm voice rang out, Yu Fu froze on the dragon throne. Swallowing his words, he turned toward Yu Zhao.

Forcing a smile, Yu Fu asked with a hint of fear in his voice, "Im–Imperial Paternal Uncle, do you have anything to tell Zhen?"

Staring straight into Yu Fu’s eyes, Yu Zhao said slowly, "This prince’s health is not good. Let us begin the morning court as soon as possible, so this prince may return earlier today."

Hearing this, Yu Fu nodded frantically like a chicken pecking at rice. "Yes, yes, yes. It’s Zhen’s negligence."

Glaring at the chief eunuch, he shouted, "Why are you still kneeling?! Get up and begin the morning court!"

Knowing he had narrowly escaped death, the chief eunuch hurriedly stood and announced, "Report if you have something to report. Adjourn the morning court if there is nothing to report."

The moment his shrill voice fell, Wen Kang stepped out of his standing position. Holding a memorial, he walked to the front, clasped his hands, and said, "This subject has something to report."

Looking at his maternal uncle, Yu Fu frowned slightly and cursed inwardly, ’What does he want to do now?! Can’t he let Zhen have a peaceful day even once?!’

Although he cursed Wen Kang in his heart, Yu Fu still put on a polite smile and asked, "Prime Minister Wen, what do you wish to report?"

Presenting the memorial, Wen Kang put on a sorrowful expression as he said, "This subject begs Your Majesty to arrest the Prince Regent immediately!"

When Yu Fu heard this, he blurted out reflexively before he could stop himself, "Prime Minister Wen, are you out of your mind?!"

The moment his words fell, Wen Kang’s expression sank.

Realizing his slip of the tongue, Yu Fu coughed lightly to hide his fluster. After a brief moment of silence, he calmed himself and asked, "Prime Minister Wen, on what basis do you want Zhen to arrest my Imperial Paternal Uncle?"

Seeing that Yu Fu had asked the right question, Wen Kang put away his displeasure.

He looked at the young emperor and replied sorrowfully, "Your Majesty, after the massacre, this subject instructed the Minister of Justice and Dali Si to investigate the case. After a thorough investigation, Dali Si discovered the mastermind behind the massacre."

Listening to his words, Yu Fu felt a bad premonition. He forced a stiff smile and asked, "Prime Minister Wen... you aren’t saying that the mastermind is my Imperial Paternal Uncle, are you?"

Ignoring Yu Fu’s pleading gaze, Wen Kang pointed at Yu Zhao and shouted loudly, "That’s right! The mastermind behind the massacre of my Wen Clan’s heirs is the Prince Regent, Yu Zhao!"

The instant he said this, the color drained from Yu Fu’s face. Looking at Yu Zhao’s faint smile that did not reach his eyes, Yu Fu fell into despair.

’Damn it! This maternal uncle of mine will really cost Zhen my life!’

While Yu Fu screamed inwardly, Wen Kang sneered and asked, "What’s wrong, Prince Regent? Why are you so silent today? Are you feeling guilty?"

Under Wen Kang’s hatred-filled gaze, Yu Zhao smiled calmly and asked, "Where is the evidence that this prince is the one who killed the Wen Clan’s heirs?"

Raising the memorial in his hand, Wen Kang replied confidently, "This is the evidence!"

Turning to Yu Fu, he presented it with both hands and urged, "Your Majesty, please take a look!"

Left with no choice, Yu Fu could only grit his teeth and order, "Bring it up!"

Following his command, the chief eunuch descended the steps and took the memorial from Wen Kang’s hands. Presenting it to Yu Fu, he said with his waist bent, "Your Majesty, please take a look."

Yu Fu hesitated for a moment, then clenched his teeth and took the memorial from the chief eunuch. With trembling hands, he opened it and read its contents.

While Yu Fu read the memorial, the Hall of Righteousness fell into heavy silence as a tense atmosphere shrouded everyone.

Standing behind Yu Zhao, Qu Zhihuang whispered, "Your Highness, it seems Prime Minister Wen is determined to have His Majesty arrest you today."

Looking at his worried expression, Yu Zhao smiled and calmly replied, "Grand Chancellor Qu, do not worry. This prince knows what to do."

Seeing Yu Zhao’s calm demeanor, Qu Zhihuang thought, ’Perhaps His Highness truly has a way. I should wait and see. If Prime Minister Wen insists on arresting His Highness today, then I will fight him, even at the cost of my old life!’

Having made his decision, Qu Zhihuang stopped speaking and waited patiently for Yu Fu to finish reading the memorial.

They did not wait long before Yu Fu placed the memorial on the long table in front of him.