"Chen'er, be quiet!" The Empress suddenly spoke sternly.
"As the mother of a nation, do you also want to wrong innocent people?" Jun Shaochen looked at the Empress unperturbed, his eyes devoid of any emotions.
The Empress's gaze froze for a moment. She had never seen such unfamiliar eyes on Chen'er's face before.
"Father Emperor, in Chen'er's opinion, it would be better to investigate! After all, Rong'er is a princess of the imperial family. By clarifying the cause of death, both sides can find an explanation."
"Chen'er...!" The Emperor looked at him in confusion.
"Father Emperor, Su Li and Su Qi once saved Chen'er's life in the Enchanted Forest. Chen'er believes that they are good people!"
"Your Majesty, it is not appropriate. Rong'er has already been laid to rest. It is disrespectful and unfair to open the coffin and violate her dignity as the deceased."
The Empress would never allow the coroner to trouble her daughter. Her daughter was gone, and she was connected to Su Zimo. As long as there was a chance, she would not let Su Zimo go.
Upon hearing this, Su Zimo smiled coldly. "Empress, as the mother of the nation, you should nurture the people with a motherly and compassionate heart. When someone is wronged, the truth should be uncovered to maintain the harmony and stability of the kingdom. In ancient times, the virtuous prevailed with wisdom, and a compassionate mother ruled the world. Your actions, Empress, are perplexing."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor looked at Su Zimo differently.
The Empress's eyes showed a hint of unease. It had been a long time since she had heard those words, "mother of the nation."
Jing Huai admired Su Zimo and looked at her. With her words, the Empress shouldn't obstruct anymore, right? Now he finally understood why the Emperor cherished his wife so much. She dared to love and hate, truly a rare and exceptional woman.
"Let it be as you say," the Emperor suppressed his anger. Perhaps it was necessary to investigate thoroughly. Rong'er had never left the palace, but she suddenly went out yesterday and encountered an incident. He wanted to understand the truth.
"Your Majesty, I appreciate it!" Su Zimo smiled lightly and flattered him.
"Qingfeng, go and summon Han the coroner."
Muyun Xuan turned around and calmly carried out the order.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Now that the Emperor had permitted it, no one else dared to intervene.
"Your Majesty! Since the matter is related to Li'er and Qi'er, why don't we go to the dungeon first to understand the situation? It would be better to find out the truth sooner and let the princess rest in peace!"
As long as they saw their sons, they would know what had happened.
"Chen'er, this matter will be handled by you. I am tired. After you have investigated and clarified everything, report back to me."
The Emperor massaged his temples in a headache, suddenly remembering something. He furrowed his brows and said, "Qin Gonggong, pardon Concubine Yao, release her from the Cold Palace, and arrange mourning attire for the princess."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Qin Gonggong received the order and left the Moon Palace.
The Empress glared at the coffin resentfully, giving Concubine Yao, that wretched person, a chance.
"Father Emperor, rest assured, Chen'er will not disappoint you."
Jun Shaochen smiled faintly. He not only wanted to investigate but also find out the cause of his mother's death.
The Emperor looked at Jun Shaochen, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise.
"Chen'er, I'm truly happy that you are willing to involve yourself in court affairs. Go and investigate!"
"Yes!" Jun Shaochen nodded.
The Emperor raised his gaze and looked at Muyun Xuan. "Xuan'er, when the emperor commits a crime, he shares the same guilt as the common people. If the evidence is conclusive, it can't be blamed on your uncle."
Upon hearing this, Muyun Xuan smirked. "Uncle, rest assured! My son will never commit such a mistake."
He believed, absolute belief. The Emperor suddenly felt a bit envious of the unwavering trust between them as father and son. Among his many sons, the only one he could trust was Chen'er.
On the southern outskirts of the capital, there was an ordinary courtyard with four entrances and four rows, surrounded by layers. From the outside, it appeared ordinary, but upon entering, one would marvel at its hidden beauty. It was structured with strong defense mechanisms, with four layers inside and four layers outside, layered with intricate devices.
In the dark night, a man in a black robe walked a few steps toward the innermost room.
The man wore a black robe and a tiger-faced mask on his face. He approached a wooden rack by the window in the room and turned a flower pot.
"Boom!" The smooth black marble floor receded on both sides, revealing an underground passage.
Without hesitation, the man in the black robe hurriedly descended.
"Hua gege, you're here!"
A woman in a red martial attire spoke with surprise in her voice. Her hair was neatly tied on top of her head, adorned with a jade hairpin, giving her a dignified and capable appearance. She was none other than the deceased Jun Yuerong.
"Rong'er, the situation has changed," the man said in a deep voice.
"Hua gege, how could that be? You personally took charge of this matter."
Jun Yuerong's face revealed a hint of disbelief.
"Rong'er, things didn't go as we expected. Su Zimo's two sons appeared at the scene and have already been imprisoned on charges of murder."
"How could that be?" Jun Yuerong's face turned gloomy. Wasn't Cheng Jiu nearby? Didn't she see the situation clearly?
"Hua gege, I believe this matter won't stump you. Our current actions, if we clash with Yun City, won't be advantageous for us."
"Rong'er, what we need to do now is to remain calm. Su Zimo and Muyun Xuan have already entered the palace. Su Zimo is adamant about an autopsy... I'm afraid..."
"Regarding this matter, Brother Hua can rest assured that there won't be much difference between them and that corpse." Jun Yue Rong looked confident, having hidden for so many years, how could she make a mistake?
"Rong'er, Mu Yunxuan has sent someone to invite Han Wu Zuo. Are you really confident that they won't discover you?" A hint of doubt and worry flashed across the face of the man in the black robe.
"Han Wu Zuo?" Jun Yue Rong glanced at the man in the black robe.
"If we attempt to assassinate Han Wu Zuo now, it will only raise suspicions. As for the face, they won't be able to find out. Moreover, that woman's body is extremely similar to mine. Even if Han Wu Zuo's methods are superb, he won't be able to uncover any traces. It's almost dawn, Brother Hua should go back first!" The man in the black robe looked at her deeply.
He really wanted to ask her if that position was truly so important to her. However, in the end, he didn't ask. It was her resentment and her pain.
"Rong'er, go back to the Ghost Palace first. I will take care of things here."
"Rong'er knows that Brother Hua treats Rong'er the best!" Jun Yue Rong, with a face full of coquetry, threw herself into the arms of the man in the black robe, her eyes filled with malice.
"Rong'er, Su Zi Mo and Mu Yunxuan are formidable opponents, especially Su Zi Mo. We must be extremely careful and not underestimate them."
"Su Zi Mo is powerful, but she can't be compared to Brother Hua. Rong'er believes in Brother Hua's abilities." After saying that, the woman smiled and looked at the man.
The man in the black robe lowered his gaze and looked at her trust in him, feeling a softness in his heart. His large hand gently touched her beautiful face, watching her smile so happily. He suddenly felt that everything he had done was worth it.
In the dungeon, Su Qi had already taken out a blanket from his spatial ring and wrapped himself from head to toe. He was fast asleep, while Su Li continued to cultivate in a cross-legged position.
When Su Zi Mo, Mu Yunxuan, and Jun Shaochen entered the dungeon, they saw this scene. Su Zi Mo shook her head as she looked at Su Qi wrapped up like a dumpling. With Su Qi's fearless and daring nature, he could indeed sleep like that.
Su Li finished adjusting his breath! He suddenly opened his sharp eyes and saw Su Zi Mo. His previously sharp eyes instantly softened.
"Mother, Father, you've come."
"Mhmm!" Mu Yunxuan nodded.
"Li'er, I'm sorry for the suffering you and Qi'er have endured. Your father will do everything he can to rescue both of you as soon as possible." Mu Yunxuan looked at his son with a pained expression, then glanced at Qi'er who was fast asleep nearby, his face filled with concern.
On the other hand, Su Zi Mo had a cold expression. Su Li immediately knew that his mother was angry.
"Mother, Li'er knows he was wrong." Su Li lowered his head. He had never let his mother worry before, except for this time when he had been careless.
Mu Yunxuan was surprised when he saw Su Li softening in this way. He had never seen Su Li surrender so easily.
However, Jun Shaochen looked at the indifferent Su Zi Mo in confusion. Su Zi Mo's behavior was completely unexpected. With their son in the dungeon, she was capable of being so cold, not even asking a single caring question.
"Talking about it now won't change anything. Tell us what you saw last night." Su Zi Mo said coldly, but her heart was aching. However, if she showed a gentle side, she feared that the two brothers would become even more ruthless next time. Li'er had always been sensible, unlike Qi'er who was mischievous.
"I must say, Father, Mother, why are you disturbing people's sweet dreams in the middle of the night!" Su Qi poked half of his head out, his eyes still drowsy, complaining a bit. It was quite comical, but no one could laugh at this moment.
"Well then! You can stay in here for the rest of your life." Su Zi Mo pretended to turn around and leave.
"Ah! There aren't many heartless mothers in the world, but Mom, you don't need to pretend." Su Qi yawned and spoke somewhat muffled.
"You little brat, how dare you talk back to me? If it weren't for your mischievous ideas, would I be coming to the dungeon at a time like this?" Su Zi Mo quickly turned around, glaring angrily at Su Qi.
"Hehe!" Su Qi grinned.
"Mother, don't be angry, okay? Isn't Qi'er just experiencing life?" Su Qi scratched his body, feeling a bite from something.
Suddenly, he found a small object and took a look, only to find that it was a flea.