readsfreenovel Chapter 127: Storm Rising in Ruiyun Palace
Chapter 127: Storm Rising in Ruiyun Palace
Li Zeqi and Mu Lanfeng left Tianya Inn together.
Although it is winter, the streets are bustling with activity. The hawkers' cries are heard one after another, pedestrians come and go, and children laugh and play, adding a touch of warmth to this cold winter day.
Mu Lanfeng looked at this heartwarming scene, and an indescribable feeling of comfort arose in his heart.
She knew very well that such a beautiful picture must not be eroded by war.
The two men walked slowly, and suddenly saw Qin Qianyou walking hurriedly with a gloomy face.
His face was filled with anxiety, and he hurriedly bowed his head and saluted, saying anxiously: "My Lord, Fifth Miss, something big happened in Ruiyun Palace!
Qin Qianyou's face was solemn, and he said calmly: "Your Majesty, Prince Tianluo was assassinated in Ruiyun Palace. The assassin committed suicide by taking poison after being captured on the spot."
Upon hearing this, Li Zeqi frowned slightly, and a hint of contemplation flashed in his eyes.
Qin Qianyou raised his eyes and looked at the prince and Mu Lanfeng, his hesitant look seemed even more solemn.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke: "Your Majesty, this matter is quite tricky. The Tianluo envoys have previously had a quarrel in Ruiyun Palace and now believe that the assassination of Prince Tianluo was a deliberate revenge by Your Majesty."
Li Zeqi had a stern look, with no emotion visible on his face. He just looked deeply into the distance, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
Mu Lanfeng's expression was calm, without much change. Faced with this sudden crisis, she was thinking and considering how to deal with it next. Although her heart was in turmoil, she remained calm!
Qin Qianyou continued, "At present, the emotions of the Tianluo envoys are difficult to appease. They require the prince to give a reasonable explanation, otherwise... otherwise it may cause a dispute between the two countries."
His tone was full of worry. After all, this matter was of great importance and any carelessness would lead to irreversible consequences.
"Someone wants to deliberately start a war!" Mu Lanfeng said expressionlessly, "How is Prince Tianluo now?"
"It's just a cut on the right arm, and the bleeding has stopped. The foreign envoys are in a panic because Prince Tianluo was assassinated, and they are making a big fuss in the palace right now! His Majesty asked my subordinates to come and find the prince as soon as possible!" Qin Qianyou replied truthfully.
"A self-torture trick?" Mu Lanfeng blurted out.
Li Zeqi's face was stern, and he said in a deep voice: "If it is really a self-torture trick, then let them continue. I want to see what tricks they can come up with."
The tone was cold, without a trace of warmth, which made people shudder.
Mu Lanfeng knew very well that Li Zeqi didn't really not care, but in this situation, he had to remain calm and not lose his composure!
Qin Qianyou stood aside, feeling the powerful aura emanating from the prince, and felt more confident, "Prince, how should we deal with this next?"
Li Zeqi raised his chin slightly, his eyes deep and sharp, "Qianyou, send someone to keep an eye on those people in the foreign delegation, and report any movement in time. As for this so-called assassination, I will have someone investigate it thoroughly."
Qin Qianyou clasped his fists and replied, "Yes, Your Highness. I will arrange it right away." After that, he turned around and left quickly.
Mu Lanfeng frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, if this is really a self-torture trick, then they must be trying to provoke a war. We must deal with it properly and not let them take advantage of it!"
Li Zeqi nodded slightly, his stern face showing no emotion, "I know what's going on. Since they dare to do this, they will definitely pay the price."
At this time, the atmosphere in the palace was still tense.
The shouting of the Tianluo envoys could be heard faintly, and others followed suit, trying to disrupt the situation.
Li Zeqi walked towards Ruiyun Palace with steady steps.
The moment I stepped into Ruiyun Hall, the noisy shouting seemed to be blocked out by an invisible barrier.
His figure stood in the hall like a towering mountain, emitting an awe-inspiring aura. Under the pressure of his imposing manner, the people in the hall unconsciously became quiet.
Li Zeqi's gaze slowly swept across everyone present. His eyes were cold and sharp, making people feel fearful.
He said in a deep and powerful voice: "Tianluo Envoy, since the king is here, what do you have to say?"
The members of the Tianluo delegation looked at each other, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
They originally wanted to disrupt the situation by shouting, but they didn't expect that the appearance of Yan Wang Li Zeqi would be so oppressive, which instantly disrupted their plans.
After a moment of silence, an older envoy from the Tianluo delegation stood up. He bowed slightly and asked in a questioning tone, "Your Highness, Prince Yan, my Prince Tianluo was assassinated in your country. Your Highness must give me an explanation for this matter."
The emperor sat at the top with a dignified look, and his eyes swept coldly over the Tianluo envoys.
"Emissary Tianluo, the King of Yan has always been open and aboveboard in his actions. Before the facts are clarified, you'd better be careful with your words and don't say anything without evidence. If you cause trouble again before the facts are clarified, I will not let you off easily." The emperor's words were loud and clear, and his majesty could not be disobeyed!
The Tianluo envoys looked at each other in dismay. Although they were unwilling, they dared not act presumptuously in the face of the emperor's pressure.
The elderly envoy bowed again, and his tone was much softer: "Your Majesty Emperor Longyuan, calm down. Earlier in the palace, the prince and your country's Prince Yan had some unpleasantness. We were also concerned about the safety of the prince, and we lost our composure in a moment of anxiety!"
The emperor's expression eased slightly, but he was still serious: "I understand that you are worried about the prince's safety, but you can't make random accusations based on mere conjecture. Since I have promised to investigate this matter, I will give an explanation to Tianluo Kingdom."
Bei Zhenfeng's face was gloomy. He ignored everyone's gaze and loudly accused in an emotional voice, "Long Yuan was deliberately targeting this prince! The King of Yan and this prince had a dispute, and then this prince was assassinated. This matter must be related to the King of Yan!"
His voice was sharp and angry, his face flushed, and his eyes were full of anger and unwillingness.
The Tianluo envoys nearby looked anxious and tried to persuade the prince to calm down, but Prince Tianluo simply wouldn't listen.
He continued to shout, "Longyuan Country must give this prince a satisfactory explanation! Otherwise, this prince will definitely let Tianluo and Longyuan meet in battle!"
Everyone in the hall looked at each other, feeling helpless and troubled by Prince Tianluo's unreasonable behavior.
The emperor frowned slightly, revealing a hint of displeasure on his face, while Li Zeqi had a stern face and looked at Prince Tianluo with cold eyes, full of disdain for his groundless accusations.
Facing Prince Tianluo's groundless accusations, King Yan Li Zeqi's face was as cold as ice, and a sharp look flashed in his eyes.
His voice was steady and powerful: "Prince Tianluo, to accuse me based on mere conjecture is really unbecoming of a prince. Although there was a quarrel between you and me, in my eyes, it is just a trivial matter and not worth mentioning!"
Bei Zhenfeng's face turned pale due to the pressure of Li Zeqi's powerful aura. He straightened his chest, anger rose in his eyes, and his tone was full of provocation: "Your Highness Prince Yan, you are talking lightly. This prince was assassinated in your territory, and Long Yuan is to blame. You claim to be magnanimous, but who can guarantee that this is not a means for you to cover up your guilt? Long Yuan is using his power to suppress others, and this prince and the envoys present here do not accept it!"
After he finished speaking, the foreign envoys began to discuss the matter, each with their own opinion, and they all wanted Long Yuan to give an explanation!