Chapter 1410: Chapter 1409: You wish!
What did she say?
Intentionally detonated the moat embankment?
Wasn’t the moat embankment breached by the flood? Why does the Princess say it was detonated by someone?
The ministers were completely dumbstruck, not daring to breathe.
This... how is this possible?
This incident caused the death of thousands! How could it be human-caused?
If it truly was human-caused, wouldn’t that be a grave crime warranting the extermination of nine clans?
"Do you... know what you’re saying?" Prince Yu’s expression seemed to change for a moment, yet it also appeared constant throughout.
But the way he looked at Chu Qianli was definitely eerie and intimidating.
Chu Qianli returned his gaze, always maintaining a cold demeanor.
There was even a sharp edge to it.
"Does Prince Yu truly have no knowledge of this matter?"
"I don’t know what you’re talking about! But if you dare to slander me, even as a Princess, the Emperor will not be lenient with you!"
Don’t think you can do as you please just because you’re a Princess.
Today, if Chu Qianli dares to slander me, with all the senior officials present, should the Emperor not severely punish her, then he too stands guilty and complicit!
Chu Qianli was now utterly serious.
With a solemn face she said, "I personally investigated the area where the moat collapsed, and indeed found traces of an explosion beneath it."
"This point, I can testify."
At this moment, stepping forward into everyone’s view was the Iron-Hat Prince, Prince Chu Lingyang!
Prince Lingyang had a reputation for unwavering integrity known to all regardless of party.
Chu Lingyang said in a deep voice, "When the Princess had me lead the rescue in Fuhua Village, I had investigated the collapsed moat. Indeed, as the Princess said, there are traces of an explosion beneath the collapsed embankment."
"So, this time the collapse of the moat was indeed human-caused?"
The ministers were frightened pale, but after the shock came immediate anger.
If this matter is true, the criminals absolutely must not be let go!
No matter who it is, this crime warrants beheading!
Thousands of lives lost, an atrocity beyond measure!
"The collapse of the moat was indeed human-caused, as this is evidence I collected from below the collapsed area."
Chu Qianli extended her hand, all eyes focused on her hand.
A token.
Chu Qianli said, "Little Shunzi, show Prince Yu this token, isn’t it the token of the Princely Heir Haohao?"
"Yes!" Little Shunzi immediately came forward from the Emperor’s side, took the token in both hands, and presented it to Prince Yu.
Prince Yu’s palm clenched tightly, staring at the token in Little Shunzi’s hands.
Chu Qianli continued, "There are traces of nitre having been burned on the token. This nitre is specifically used to make explosives."
"Ridiculous!" Prince Yu angrily retorted, "Even if this token is Haohao’s, how can it prove his involvement in the collapse of the moat? Who can guarantee that this token was indeed found at the collapse site?"
"No, this token was not found at the collapse site, and I also believe that such a thing wouldn’t be done personally by the Princely Heir Haohao."
Chu Qianli waived her hand and coldly ordered, "Bring in the witnesses."
From outside, guards escorted in several people.
"Gui Tong?" No wonder Gui Tong disappeared without a trace after the team returned; turned out he was captured by Chu Qianli’s men!
Prince Yu angrily demanded, "Princess, what exactly do you want? Do you think capturing my guard can frame and accuse me? Don’t you dare!"
