Quick Wear: Saving the Sickly and Paranoid Villain

The man in black said calmly, "Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince doesn't actually want you to die. He just sent us to kill you, and then he will save you in order to gain your trust, so that you will make him the crown prince, and finally, replace you."

Emperor Jian'an narrowed his eyes and carefully considered the words of the man in black.

No matter how much he favors someone, he is the emperor after all, and anyone who sits on that position will inevitably become suspicious and jealous.

He looked at the Eighth Prince sitting below with a cold look in his eyes.

The Eighth Prince sneered: "This lie is full of loopholes. First, how could a dead soldier be disloyal to his master? Second, how could a dead soldier know such a secret? The person who asked you to do this must be killed!"

The Eighth Prince knelt heavily and said, "Father, please make the decision for me!"

Emperor Jian'an was silent for a while, then said, "You get up first."

"Father!" The third prince was anxious.

Emperor Jian'an looked at him and said, "Third brother, what do you want?"

Emperor Jian'an never spoke politely to a son he disliked.

The third prince froze, his face suddenly turning red.

Lu Yuhuai sat aside and watched the scene quietly, his heart calm. When he accidentally caught a glimpse of Emperor Jian'an's face, a hint of hidden hatred flashed in his eyes.

Man in black: "This is the truth. It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not."

"Do you know?" He looked at Emperor Jian'an, then pointed to the guard commander, "Your minister said that if I am willing to tell him what I know, I can go back alive, so that I can see my sweetheart."

"But I knew he was lying to me, but I still agreed to it because the Eighth Prince is my master, but I hate him just as much!"

The man in black looked at the Eighth Prince with extreme fire in his eyes and said, "Eighth Prince, you must not remember that my lover died because of you!"

"I've waited for a long time, and finally got this opportunity. I want to take revenge on you!"

"By the way, Eighth Prince," the man in black laughed sarcastically, "Do you know how many people obey you on the surface but hate you in their hearts?"

He looked straight at Emperor Jian'an and said, "Don't think that your beloved son is filial to you. In fact, he has sent people to assassinate you more than once!"

Finally, the man in black laughed loudly, hit his head against the wall, and blood gushed out.

The Eighth Prince's pupils shrank slightly, and his hands gripped the corner of the table tightly, squeezing so hard that his fingertips turned white.

There was a cold light flashing in Emperor Jian'an's eyes. He did not believe everything the man in black said, but he did have the seed of doubt in his heart. Although the seed was small, it would soon take root and sprout, and grow into a towering tree.

The eighth prince knew in his heart that his father would no longer trust him as much as before.

As expected, Emperor Jian'an said coldly: "Old Eight, I have always loved you the most among all my children, but you have disappointed me."

The Eighth Prince knelt down again and said earnestly, "Father, this really has nothing to do with me. Someone must be framing me. Father, you can see clearly!"

The third prince looked at the scene with a gloating look. He raised his teacup and took a sip to hide his emotions.

Emperor Jian'an hesitated, after all, he was the son he favored for many years.

"Punishment," Emperor Jian'an paused, "The Eighth Prince is confined to his palace. He is not allowed to leave until the matter is investigated. At the same time, his salary will be fined for one year."

"I will have someone investigate this matter thoroughly!"

"Father!" The third prince couldn't believe his ears. The punishment was so light!

"What do you think?" Emperor Jian'an looked at him coldly.

"I dare not." The third prince dared not speak and suppressed his anger.