Quick Travel: The beginning is Shura Field

Chapter 1526: Vicious and domineering (33)

Everyone present knew that the emperor was just finding an excuse to dismiss Wen Shu.

The emperor didn't care what the truth was.

The emperor said angrily, "Young General, since you have no evidence, I can only convict you of false accusation. If you have other witnesses, I can seek justice for you."

Wen Shu shouted, "Your Majesty, you are biased towards Xiao Ye. I have already said that he was murdered that day. How could there be other witnesses?"

Dai Ke spoke up at the right time: "It seems to me that the young general is not lying. How about the emperor investigate this matter again?"

The emperor looked embarrassed, and Dai Ke made a proposal that he couldn't bear to refuse.

"I am not from Sheng Country, so my judgment on this matter will be more fair. Why don't we let Prince Xiao and I investigate this matter carefully in the next few days?"

Hearing this, the emperor felt that this was a good opportunity for Xiao Ye and Dai Ke to develop a relationship, and immediately agreed: "Then I'll trouble the princess with this matter. If you encounter any obstacles in the investigation, you can always tell me."

"During the investigation, I will need the Major General's cooperation at any time. Your Majesty, do you agree?"

"Of course you can, but the question of the marriage partner..."

Dai Ke revealed: "I admire Prince Xiao, but it's a pity that he is still accused of a crime. It would be better to wait until this matter is resolved before making a decision. However, I will need to stay in Shengguo for a while."

The emperor was reassured and readily agreed: "It would be a great honor for our country if the princess could stay in Sheng State for a while."

Dai Ke stood up and said, "I won't stay at the party any longer. Where did the incident happen?"

The emperor gestured, "Seventeen, pack your things tonight and leave for Nanzhen tomorrow."

"My son, take your orders."

Dai Ke reminded: "Young General, don't stay here. Go back to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to pack your things and meet at the post station tomorrow."

Wen Shu glanced at the emperor and said, "Then please ask the princess to do justice for me."

After leaving the palace, Dai Ke went straight back to the post station.

After the banquet, Xiao Ye was called to the imperial study by the emperor.

"Seventeen, take this opportunity to investigate the case. No matter what, you must keep the princess. Do you understand what I mean?"

Xiao Ye lowered his eyes with a sinister look in them: "Father, can I use any means?"

"As long as you can ensure the safety of Sheng Kingdom without angering the princess, any means are acceptable." "I understand. I will let the princess stay."

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The next day.

Wen Shu sat in the courtyard and asked Zi Yi: "Can't you help ask a question instead of just letting me wait here?"

Wen Shu arrived at the post station early, but Zi Yi did not help her to inform her. Instead, he asked her to wait in the yard.

Zi Yi said indifferently: "Young General, you can find a cool place to stay."

As they were talking, Xiao Ye also entered the yard. Wen Shu glanced around and confirmed that they were all Dai Ke's men. The impatience on her face faded away: "He didn't help me inform and asked us to wait."

Xiao Ye lifted his robe and sat down: "She hasn't woken up yet at this time, let's wait."

Wen Shu asked curiously, "Were you waiting like this when you were in Chaotian Kingdom?" Xiao Ye didn't say anything, and no one knew what he was thinking with his heavy eyes.

It was almost noon when Dai Ke, dressed neatly, pushed the door open and walked out.

Seeing the two people in the courtyard, Dai Ke passed Xiao Ye and sat next to Wen Shu: "Major General, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Let's have lunch before setting off."

Wen Shu asked in a low voice: "I followed your plan, what should I do now?"

Dai Ke raised his eyes and saw Xiao Ye's gaze fixed on him, like a wild beast that would pounce on him and bite him at any time.

"Let's go to South Town first, and then say that we haven't found any evidence to prove your innocence. This way, Xiao Ye will always be charged with murder."

Wen Shu asked worriedly, "What do you mean? Wouldn't it be disadvantageous for him to bear the blame forever?"

Xiao Ye guessed what Dai Ke meant: "She wants to force the emperor to make a decision."

Wen Shu looked at Dai Ke in confusion, and Dai Ke continued, "When there is no evidence to prove that either of you is innocent, the emperor will take a gamble."

"And the emperor has only one choice, to accuse you of framing the heir to the throne and to make Xiao Ye the crown prince, betting that I will choose to marry him because of Xiao Ye's rising status."

"As long as I marry Xiao Ye, it means that the emperor will have 800,000 troops as a backing, and then he won't have to worry about the military power of the Zhenguo Mansion."

Wen Shu understood: "You are forcing the emperor to appoint a crown prince, but what if you fail?"

Dai Ke said firmly: "It will not fail. Now this matter must be explained. The emperor can only choose to help Xiao Ye or help you, but do you think the emperor can help you?"

The emperor will not choose to help Wen Shu, and may even use this incident to get rid of Wen Shu, so the emperor will only help Xiao Ye.

Since he helped Xiao Ye, the emperor would choose to maximize his interests, that is, to make Xiao Ye the crown prince and bet on whether Dai Ke would marry him. As long as the bet wins, the emperor will have the support of 800,000 soldiers.

With such tempting conditions, it was impossible for the emperor to refuse.

Wen Shu completely understood Dai Ke's plan and carefully considered the blind spots in it: "You are just trying to delay time and wait for the emperor to decide on this matter, but the situation is stable now, why would the emperor take the risk of gambling?"

"That depends on Zhuihun's eloquence and whether Zhenguogong will cooperate."

"You and my dad still have plans?"

"Of course, the emperor will only make a choice if someone pressures him. But in order to avoid suspicion on the three of us, we must temporarily withdraw from the emperor's sight."

"no problem."

After lunch, the three of them left the capital together.

Dai Ke sat in a comfortable carriage, while Xiao Ye and Wen Shu rode side by side. Wen Shu looked at Xiao Ye, who looked a little unhappy, and said, "Aren't you going to talk to her about the past?"

Since meeting Dai Ke today, Xiao Ye only said one sentence, and that was to explain to Wen Shu.

There was no conversation between him and Dai Ke.

Xiao Ye tightened the reins: "Tomorrow you will lead the driver to South Town."

Wen Shu glanced back and asked warily, "What are you going to do?"

The hostility in Xiao Ye's eyes could no longer be hidden, and his tone was filled with hatred: "I have a private matter to deal with with her."

Although Dai Ke was helping Xiao Ye, the two had had conflicts before.

Wen Shu reminded: "Don't be impulsive. We are allies now. Even if you want to avenge yourself, you have to wait until you get the position of crown prince."

Xiao Ye didn't say anything else, obviously he had made up his mind. The campfire was bright at night.

Dai Ke looked at the ground covered with fallen leaves with disdain and said dissatisfiedly: "The post station is just a little further ahead. Why do we have to camp in such a remote place?"

Xiao Ye handed over the water bag: "The road is rough at night, it's not safe to go on."

Dai Ke impatiently took the water bag and drank a sip: "Then you have to lay a mat for me, otherwise where can I sit?"

Xiao Ye sat on the ground and patted his legs: "Sit here."