CHAPTER 592: CHAPTER 227: THE PROTECTIVE EMPRESS BABY! CHEN MO’S MAJOR INVESTIGATION!_3

Yang Lin absolutely doesn’t have the guts to recant in court without being directed by someone, and this person is even more terrifying to him than Feng Jinyu...

But how did this matter implicate the Xu Family?

At this moment, Eunuch Jin’s eerie voice echoed: "Now the Empress is understanding the case, why is Vice Minister Feng in such a hurry? Must he answer according to your thoughts?"

Feng Jinyu’s body trembled slightly upon hearing this, realizing he was a bit out of control, he hurriedly bowed and said: "Your humble servant also desires to restore the truth quickly, and was momentarily anxious. I hope Your Highness won’t blame me."

"It’s no bother."

The Empress said indifferently: "Yang Fengluan, you may continue."

"As you command..."

Yang Lin swallowed and continued: "Two days ago, the Princely Heir came again to the Imperial Music Bureau, inquiring about the progress, and secretly sent people to take aim at a few of the Xu Family’s women, whereas Deputy Households Commander Chen happened to arrive at the same time..."

The Empress asked, "And then? Why did Chen Mo strike against the Princely Heir?"

Yang Lin replied: "I’m not entirely sure of the details, but I only heard Mr. Chen say that he suspected the Princely Heir of colluding with the Demon Clan and hoarding Red Sand... demanding the Heir accompany him back to the government office for investigation. The Princely Heir refused, and the two ended up in a fierce fight..."

The hall fell silent for a moment, only to be followed by an uproar!

Like thunder rumbling over a flat surface!

"Colluding with the Demon Clan? Hoarding Red Sand?!"

"Could it be that the Zhou Family Case was orchestrated by the Princely Heir? This...how is that possible?!"

"Speaking of which, the Red Sand excavated by the Zhou Family hasn’t been found to this day..."

"I’ve never understood, what is the reason behind the Zhou Family’s actions? Could it be..."

Xu Family, Demon Clan, Red Sand...

Each word struck too forcefully, making Chen Mo’s actions seem as if they barely drew any attention.

Yan Peizhi and others already sensed something was amiss.

Clearly, they were here to indict Chen Mo; how did the issue inexplicably shift to the Princely Heir?

"Silence!"

Eunuch Jin’s voice was sharp.

The restless atmosphere calmed slightly.

Behind the bamboo curtain came the Empress’s deep voice: "Are you saying that Chen Mo was investigating the case, but Chu Heng refused to cooperate, leading to their violent dispute?"

Yang Lin nodded: "That should be the case."

The Empress’s fingers rubbed the armrest as she pondered: "From that perspective, Chen Mo was not creating trouble, though somewhat impulsive, his intentions were good; after all, the Zhou Family Case was handled by him..."

"Your Highness!"

Seeing the situation deteriorate, Cui Hao urgently said: "Chen Mo had no shred of evidence yet sought to take the Princely Heir back to the government office, which is beyond his authority, a frame-up! Moreover, he severely injured the Princely Heir, compounding his crimes, it must not be tolerated!"

"Ahem, Mr. Cui..."

Before the Empress could speak, an aged voice suddenly interjected: "How do you know that Chen Mo was framing him? Can you ensure the Princely Heir is unrelated to the Zhou Family Case?"

?!

Everyone quickly looked up.

The speaker was an old man with a white beard, wearing a Seven-Rib Crown and draped in Red Luo Clothes, his eyes slightly narrowed like a bottomless pool.

Prime Minister Zhuang Jingming!

Yan Peizhi’s heart trembled.

Usually, these old ministers would not easily voice political opinions, nor engage in factional disputes.

At this crucial moment, why did Zhuang Jingming speak up suddenly? Moreover, his words seemed to lean in favor of Chen Mo?!

He turned to look at the few cabinet ministers who were friendly with Prince Yu, each of them stared straight ahead, like meditating monks... Considering the Prince Yu Mansion’s complete lack of response, his bad feeling grew stronger.

Cui Hao furrowed his brow: "What does Mr. Zhuang mean by this? If Chen Mo suspects the Princely Heir, he ought to give a reason, right? Taking action without evidence, how does this differ from robbery?"

Zhuang Jingming remained expressionless: "One issue is one issue; Chen Mo injuring the Princely Heir is one matter, whether the Princely Heir is involved with the Demon Clan is another."

"In just a few months, Chen Mo executed two Heavenly Demons successively and solved several significant cases; his ability is beyond doubt... Compared to Jingzhao Mansion, which remains oblivious even after the city’s defenses were breached, he’s vastly superior."

"You!"

Cui Hao’s face flushed, nearly out of breath.

What’s with this old chap?

He usually keeps quiet, why so aggressive today?

Zhuang Jingming bowed towards the high platform: "Your Highness, this old minister too believes in the Princely Heir’s innocence, but precisely for this reason, we must thoroughly investigate the matter to clear the Princely Heir’s name."

The Empress asked: "Then what do you suggest?"

Zhuang Jingming solemnly replied: "Since Mr. Xu and Lord Yan claim they can solve the case in three days, they must be extremely confident in their investigative abilities. Therefore, let the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Criminal Justice take on this task; let them thoroughly investigate whether the Princely Heir is involved with the Demon Clan."

The Empress pondered for a moment and nodded: "Reasonable, then this matter will be entrusted to the two ministers. No need for three days, I grant you ten days. I hope ten days from now you can present me a satisfactory report."

?

Xu Lin and Yan Peizhi felt their visions go black and black again.

They were supposed to investigate Chen Mo, how did it turn into investigating the Princely Heir?

"Your Highness, just based on some vague speculations, investigating the Princely Heir seems a bit unreasonable, doesn’t it?"

"Moreover, under no circumstances should Chen Mo have assaulted the Princely Heir so severely!"

Yan Peizhi raised his neck and stated loudly, trying to refocus the conflict onto Chen Mo.

"Vague speculations?"

Chen Zhuo, who had remained silent, retrieved a stack of letters from his sleeve and slowly remarked: "I have a few correspondence here containing details about the Barbarian Slave Case and the Zhou Family Case, as well as power and monetary transactions between the Princely Heir and the Six Ministries..."

Chen Zhuo glanced at Yan Peizhi with a smile: "Which one would Lord Yan like to hear about first?"

...

...

Palace Chambers.

Chen Mo, in a state between sleep and wakefulness, vaguely felt a soft and fragrant figure in his arms and subconsciously squeezed with his hand.

"Mmm~"

"Don’t mess around..."

A hazy female voice reached his ears.

Chen Mo opened his eyes and was immediately stunned.

He saw Xu Qingyi lying entirely in his arms, her dress slightly disordered, the hem lifted to her waist... She wasn’t wearing underpants, white stockings covered her legs, and his large hand was presently grabbing the plump part.

Through the thin gauze, her jade-like skin and the two deeply indented straps were clearly visible...

"Hiss, it really is a thong..."

"Hmm?"

Xu Qingyi opened her sleepy eyes, "Mr. Chen, you’re awake?"

Chen Mo’s mouth twitched, "Director Xu, I finally understand why the Empress considers you a confidante."

Xu Qingyi, still a bit drowsy, asked coquettishly: "Why?"

"As they say, an unshaven mouth is unreliable in doing things. Now it seems Director Xu’s work can be said to be quite reliable." Chen Mo sighed.

Xu Qingyi: [・_・?]