Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince-Chapter 63 - Search Prince Qiu Residence

He slowly got to his feet, facing the furious man, “Moreover, that stash of gold is likely to see the light of day again.”

Li Ming’an’s pupils shook, and he fell back into his chair.

He tried to remain calm as he watched Heifeng, “No, that’s impossible, Mingjue hasn’t reported this matter to the Emperor, that gold must still be in the village!”

Heifeng looked at him with a scornful gaze and said coldly, “Since he was capable of taking down my Heifeng Village, that gold was merely taking something out of his pocket.”

At this point, Li Ming’an was still harboring such unrealistic dreams.

Sweat broke out on Li Ming’an’s forehead as he painstakingly recalled every word Mingjue said, and his expression at the time.

The more he thought about it, the more something seemed off.

“But why wouldn’t he speak out!” Li Ming’an said through clenched teeth, fiercely.

He didn’t believe Mingjue would pass up this chance to crush him.

Heifeng was a bit more composed and pointed out the key issue, “Because of one person.”

“Who?” Li Ming’an suddenly turned to him.

Heifeng hooked his lips into a smile, “Someone who can help us fight back against Prince Qiu.”

At the Golden Throne Hall, Li Tianze looked over the document submitted by the Ministry of Justice.

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Qiu Lian, stood below with his head bowed, his hands slightly trembling.

If it were just a group of ordinary bandits, it might have been fine, but it involved an old acquaintance.

An acquaintance capable of shaking the entire court.

Li Tianze quickly scanned through the useless rhetoric, fixating his gaze on a name at the end.

“Song Ling.”

When he saw this name, his expression changed instantly, and he threw the document down at Qiu Lian’s feet.

Qiu Lian immediately knelt down, his voice trembling as he cried, “Your Majesty, forgive me!”

The others didn’t know why Li Tianze was suddenly furious, but seeing Qiu Lian kneeling as if the sky was falling, they assumed something significant must have happened.

Thus, all the civil and military officials collectively knelt, leaving only Mingjue and Ming’an, who were aware of the ins and outs, still standing.

Compared to his panic the night before, Li Ming’an now stepped forward and bowed, “Father, calm your anger.

My seventh brother has already returned from suppressing the bandits, and Minister Qiu has been meticulously investigating this case.

What could possibly make you so angry?”

Li Tianze stood with his hands behind him, his gaze cold as he looked down at the crowd below, his tone containing suppressed anger, “Minister Qiu, stand and speak, tell us properly what is written in the document.”

Qiu Lian dared not truly rise.

Lifting his head slightly, he knelt on the ground and stammeringly began, “Your Majesty, forgive me.

I only came to know of this matter after investigation.

Those in Heifeng Village are merely incompetent bandits, but the real instigator of turmoil within is…

Song Ling, a criminal from five years ago!”

As soon as his words fell, the entire court erupted into a commotion.

The name Song Ling was like a stone causing a thousand ripples, besides Cailin and Shen Xiheng who already knew, others could not help but start whispering among themselves.

“Is it that Song Ling?”

“With His Majesty so enraged, who else could it be?”

“He’s still alive?”

“Not only is he alive, but he also went to the bandit’s den, what audacity!”

“…”

Li Mingjue remained unmoved, his expression carrying a hint of surprise, appearing unaware.

Li Ming’an coldly sneered to himself, glancing sideways at him.

He was curious to see how long Li Mingjue could keep up this act!

Li Tianze turned his gaze toward Li Mingjue, asking meaningfully, “Do you have knowledge of this matter?”

Li Mingjue shook his head, his tone resolute: “Father, I was not aware of this matter.

When we took down Heifeng Village, we did not find this person, Song Ling.”

Li Tianze looked at him scrutinizingly, and after a long moment, he remarked lightly, “Is that so?”

Li Ming’an and Qi Wei exchanged looks, the latter understanding and stepping forward slowly to speak: “Your Majesty, five years ago, Prince Qiu repeatedly sided with the criminal.

This servant believes his words are not entirely trustworthy!”

“Indeed!

Who knows if Prince Qiu intentionally let that criminal escape?” someone immediately chimed in.

Several influential members of Prince An’s Party also began to speak up, clearly intent on cornering Li Mingjue.

Shen Xiheng and Cailin immediately stepped forward, stopping others who wanted to stir up trouble.

“Your Majesty, General Cailin and I followed Prince Qiu to suppress the bandits together.

I dare to guarantee with my life that His Highness did not show favoritism!” Shen Xiheng knelt down straight and said with a powerful tone.

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Li Ming’an scoffed lightly, “Minister Shen, you have been to Prince Qiu Residence more often than to your own home in recent years.

Who knows if you have not shown favoritism?”

Now feeling very confident, Heifeng had already told him that at this moment, Song Ling was in Prince Qiu Residence.

If they find Song Ling in Prince Qiu Residence, Shen Xiheng, even with ten mouths, could not clear himself.

Cailin glanced at him and then also knelt down saying, “Your Majesty, I too dare to guarantee with my life.”

This time, he cut off Li Ming’an’s speech, taking the initiative to retort, “What?

Does Prince An also think I showed favoritism?”

Li Ming’an appeared somewhat embarrassed, “Of course not, General Cailin has been leading troops in battles for many years, how could I think so?”

He frowned slightly, wondering why Cailin had suddenly become so difficult.

Moreover, by the looks of it, he seemed firmly determined to stand with Li Mingjue.

Li Ming’an gave him a sinister look.

Since he could not be swayed to his side, this man must not stay.

Li Tianze watched them argue back and forth without reaching a conclusion, his expression growing even colder.

He turned to the Prefect of Jingzhao, Gu Qing, asking with some headache, “Gu Qing, what do you think we should do about this matter?”

Gu Qing stepped forward, lowering his voice to say a sentence, “Your servant believes that Prince Qiu Residence should be searched.”

He glanced at Li Mingjue, bit his lip, and then knelt down to say righteously, “This is the only way to clear Prince Qiu’s name!”