The Supreme Divine Doctor: The Emperor Wants to Marry Down
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“Of course not. As long as you can produce evidence to prove you didn't do it, naturally, no one will make things difficult for you!” Rong Jin said.
The corners of Chu Liuyue's lips curled slightly.
“So, if others slander me and throw dirty water on me, I must find a way to prove my innocence before I can clear this grievance? But for something that was never done in the first place, I know not how I am to prove it?”
Rong Jin was speechless.
In truth, if it weren't for his worries regarding his mother's situation and his own future, he wouldn't want to press Chu Liuyue like this.
After all, the matter of Rong Zhen's disappearance had already been exposed; therefore, His Imperial Father must certainly know of Si Meng's existence as well.
Based on his understanding of his father, the latter was likely more serious than the former.
Now, the only way to salvage the situation even slightly was to find a way to locate Rong Zhen.
“Is this not also merely your word? I cannot believe it entirely. If you are not feeling guilty, then follow me back to the Imperial Capital right now! Clarify it personally in front of His Imperial Father and Her Majesty!”
As he spoke, he reached out to grab Chu Liuyue.
Chu Liuyue shifted her steps lightly, easily evading his movement.
Rong Jin froze.
Chu Liuyue's cultivation realm was inferior to his, but her current strength was clearly greater than his!
This made his heart feel even more uneasy, a sensation of stifling frustration that was hard to describe.
He never felt this way when he was with Situ Xingchen.
Thinking of this, he grew somewhat impatient
“What? Are you feeling guilty?”
Before Chu Liuyue could speak, Cheng Han said coldly
“In any case, you have already left the Library Pavilion. Wouldn't it be perfect to go back with Rong Jin?”
Rong Jin was secretly shocked.
Had Chu Liuyue really only stayed here for such a short time?
However, if that were the case, it was even better.
The gazes of the group were all concentrated on Chu Liuyue, making it obvious they all wanted her to accept this proposal.
Chu Liuyue's eyes turned cold.
She hated being pressured into doing things most of all, especially when the person doing the pressuring was someone she loathed deeply.
“And if I refuse?”
As her voice fell, the atmosphere in the surroundings instantly turned frigid!
***
Imperial Capital of the Yaochen Kingdom, Imperial Study.
Rong Qi stood outside the door, his face full of anxiety.
“Eunuch Min, please go and announce me once more! This Prince truly has urgent matters to report to His Imperial Father!”
Eunuch Min looked troubled
“Prince Ping, it is not that this old servant is unwilling to help you, but there is truly no way to help! His Majesty lost his temper greatly this time and is still in a fit of rage! If you go in now, not only will you fail to help Her Majesty the Empress, but you will instead make matters even more troublesome! Listen to my advice and go back first! It won't be too late to plead for mercy once His Majesty's mood improves in a while!”
Rong Qi's brow furrowed tightly.
“Eunuch Min, why won't you believe me? This Prince's visit today is truly not for the sake of pleading for Mother! It is truly an urgent matter to tell His Imperial Father! If it is delayed, the consequences will be unimaginable!”
Eunuch Min still refused to agree, persistently advising him otherwise.
Currently, the Empress was under house arrest, the Fourth Princess was missing, and the Crown Prince was far away in the Xingluo Kingdom; only this Fifth Prince, Rong Qi, remained!
Under these circumstances, how could he not be here for the Empress and the others?
Seeing that Eunuch Min stubbornly refused to help, Rong Qi finally grew desperate and simply shouted toward the study
“Imperial Father! Your son has an important matter to report! I beg you to let me in!”
Eunuch Min was scared out of his wits and rushed forward to stop him.
“Oh heavens! Prince Ping! What are you doing?! If you disturb His Majesty, what will you do?! I beg you, stop shouting!”
Rong Qi, however, would not listen; instead, he shouted even louder.
Eunuch Min wailed in distress.
This man usually seemed to have no capabilities, but who would have thought that when he threw a tantrum, he could cause such trouble!
“What are you all standing there for?! Hurry and persuade Prince Ping!”
Eunuch Min hurriedly urged the nearby palace attendants to step forward and stop him.
Offending Rong Qi was nothing, but if they angered His Majesty at a time like this, it would truly be seeking death!
Rong Qi was quickly hoisted up by the attendants and carried backward.
His heart was filled with anxiety, and he finally could not help but shout loudly
“Imperial Father! Imperial Father! Your son knows where Zhenzhen is!”
Eunuch Min was jolted with shock.
In the next moment, Emperor Jiawen's voice drifted from within the study
“Get in here!”
The attendants hurriedly released Rong Qi.
Rong Qi straightened his appearance, gave everyone a fierce glare, and stepped into the Imperial Study.
As soon as he entered, he saw Emperor Jiawen sitting there, looking at him with immense majesty.
He involuntarily shuddered, and the previous trace of arrogance instantly vanished.
“Fa... Father—”
“Where is Rong Zhen!?” Emperor Jiawen asked, getting straight to the point.
Rong Qi hurriedly explained
“Father, actually, your son cannot be certain yet. But—please do not be angry first! But, your son already knows who hid Rong Zhen! As long as that person is captured, we will surely find Rong Zhen!”
He stammered through these words, his forehead already drenched in sweat.
*Thank goodness, thank goodness, I said everything Mother instructed me to say.*
Emperor Jiawen leaned forward, asking word by word
“Who is it?”
Rong Qi pursed his lips and spoke a name without hesitation.
“Chu Liuyue!”
***
Chu Ning had just finished handling the matters at hand. He closed his eyes and rubbed his brow, a trace of fatigue showing on his face, yet the corners of his mouth couldn't help but lift.
Calculating the time, today was the day Yue'er was supposed to return.
He had to head back early today.
“Lord Chu Ning! Lord Chu Ning! Something bad has happened!”
A subordinate ran over in a panic, his face full of alarm.
Chu Ning opened his eyes and frowned
“What is it?”
“His Majesty has ordered a search of your residence! The men are almost at your manor now!”
Chu Ning stood up abruptly!
“What!?”
(End of Chapter)