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Chapter 889: Chapter 32: He Lianfang’s Motive
The atmosphere in the warm pavilion of the Imperial Study was extremely oppressive, pressing down on Sun Kui and his disciple Sun Doudou, who stood at the door with cold sweat on their faces, not daring to breathe loudly for fear of punishment.
Since the former Crown Prince’s family was killed, the Emperor’s mood has been in a state of anger. In recent days, many ministers and eunuchs have been scolded, reprimanded, and severely punished by the Emperor. Even the favored Sun Kui has been berated.
The Emperor, his face as dark as water, sat on the kang, while Hidden Guard A stood trembling beside him, waiting for his orders.
Just as Hidden Guard A’s back was soaked in cold sweat, the Emperor finally spoke: "Continue watching them."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The Emperor’s complexion had returned to normal, as if the earlier dark and frightening demeanor was an illusion of Hidden Guard A. His fingers gently tapped the table in front of him, his expression thoughtful as he said, "Have the people around Little Ten keep an eye on He Lianfang."
Hidden Guard A’s heart trembled, and he replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty."
The Emperor waved his hand, and Hidden Guard A retreated obediently.
Seeing Hidden Guard A leave, Sun Kui quickly wiped the cold sweat from his face and hurriedly walked in. As soon as he entered, he saw the Emperor angrily throw a teacup.
The shards of the teacup splattered towards the door, flying past Sun Kui’s face, almost injuring him. Terrified, he knelt down, pale-faced, and tremblingly begged, "Forgive me, Your Majesty."
With a bang, the Emperor flipped the table in front of him.
Sun Kui, kneeling at the door, shook violently. He kowtowed, tremblingly pleading, "Calm your anger, Your Majesty! Calm your anger, Your Majesty! Calm your anger, Your Majesty!"
The Emperor’s face was flushed with anger as he spoke sinisterly, "I really underestimated He Lianfang!!!"
He Lianfang?!
What did General He do to make the Emperor so furious?!
In his heart, Sun Kui cursed He Lianfang relentlessly. He had known all along that He Lianfang was no good—sure enough!
The Emperor only vented his anger for a moment before quickly regaining his composure.
"Go and call Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu."
"Yes, Your Majesty." When Sun Kui got up, his legs were weak, almost causing him to fall to the ground. He stumbled out of the warm pavilion and then rushed to Lanyuan Pavilion to find Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu.
Seeing Sun Kui’s poor complexion, Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu knew the Emperor was in a bad mood. They could guess it was related to the former Crown Prince’s death.
A moment later, Prime Minister He and the others arrived at the warm pavilion of the Imperial Study. Although the Emperor’s face appeared calm, they could tell he was angry.
When the Emperor saw Prime Minister He and the others arrive, he did not speak immediately.
Grandmaster Liu and the others stood quietly, patiently waiting for the Emperor to speak.
The Emperor raised his hand to pinch his brow, then lifted his eyes to look at Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu: "Was I wrong to place He Lianfang beside Little Ten?"
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu exchanged a glance, and their expressions became very solemn.
Prime Minister He spoke first: "Your Majesty, was the former Crown Prince’s family brutally murdered by He Lianfang?"
"He used others to kill them." The Emperor’s eyes were fierce as he gritted his teeth, "Using the hands of the Southern Wei people to assassinate the eldest son’s family."
Grandmaster Liu exclaimed in shock: "How dare he?!"
Prime Minister He gasped sharply, his face also full of shock: "Did He Lianfang have the audacity to murder the former Crown Prince’s family?!"
"He did not conceal it. He knows I can trace the mastermind back to him!" The Emperor sneered, "He is using Little Ten to threaten me!"
Prime Minister He’s heart surged with shock: Only He Lianfang would dare to provoke the Emperor!
Grandmaster Liu looked at the Emperor’s icy expression and unreservedly mocked: "Your Majesty, you blew it!"
The Emperor shot a sharp look at Grandmaster Liu and said irritably, "Is this the time to laugh at me?"
"I said long ago that having He Lianfang follow Prince Han was akin to raising a tiger at one’s own peril." Grandmaster Liu was unafraid of the Emperor’s anger, "The former Crown Prince’s family being killed is ultimately your fault, Your Majesty."
Grandmaster Liu was the only one who dared to speak so bluntly to the Emperor.
The Emperor stiffened at Grandmaster Liu’s words, then he gave a bitter smile: "You’re right, I caused the deaths of the eldest son’s family." Although the Emperor had many grievances against the former Crown Prince, he had never intended to kill his eldest son. Even a fierce tiger won’t eat its cubs; no matter how ruthless he was, he would not kill his own child.
Prime Minister He glanced at Grandmaster Liu, signaling him not to provoke the Emperor further. The death of the former Crown Prince’s family weighed heaviest on the Emperor’s heart.
Grandmaster Liu acknowledged Prime Minister He’s warning look with a slight nod. He was aware and would refrain from pointing out the Emperor’s faults.