Chapter 1411: Chapter 1410: Self-Radiating
Chu Qianli looked at Gui Tong, "He is the personal guard by Chu Minghao’s side, and our people captured him within an assassination organization."
"That doesn’t mean..."
"Uncle Emperor, I haven’t finished speaking yet. Why do you always interrupt me?"
Chu Qianli gave him a look, letting him comprehend on his own.
Although the Prince was raging with anger, he could only remain silent.
This stubborn girl has made it clear; if he wasn’t guilty, why not let her finish her words?
Now, the Prince was in a difficult position. Speaking would only look like guilt.
His fists clenched tighter and tighter, unable to relax for a moment.
"Gui Tong," Chu Qianli looked at Gui Tong, and asked expressionlessly, "When you were captured, the Prince was present. You can’t say I’m falsely accusing you, can you?"
"So what? I was only ordered to investigate the backgrounds of those assassins, but unfortunately, your people happened to arrive and treated me as a criminal too."
Gui Tong sneered coldly, indifferent, "Adding charges without basis? The Prince and Crown Prince have always been loyal to the Emperor and the country. If the Princess wants to slander, she should consider if everyone agrees!"
"Oh?" Chu Qianli raised an eyebrow, her deep eyes revealing nothing of her thoughts.
She continued, "So you knew those organization members blew up the moat embankment, causing massive casualties?"
"I didn’t say..."
"If you didn’t know, what did the Crown Prince order you to investigate?" Chu Qianli immediately interrupted.
Gui Tong was momentarily speechless, paused, and then said quietly, "I... got some information, so... I went to investigate."
"Was it Chu Minghao who sent you to investigate?"
Gui Tong wanted to deny but heard Chu Qianli say, "Little Shunzi, present Chu Minghao’s Token to Father Emperor."
"Yes!" Little Shunzi turned, went to the Emperor’s side, and presented the Token to the Emperor.
With the Token in their hands, Gui Tong didn’t know how to deny anymore.
To deny now would seem contradictory, only arousing more suspicion.
Gui Tong had to bow his head and say, "That’s right, the Crown Prince also felt something was amiss, so he ordered me to investigate."
"How much does the Crown Prince know?" Chu Qianli asked again.
Gui Tong’s eyes flickered, his face hesitant.
He didn’t know how to answer this question.
The Prince couldn’t bear it, saying impatiently, "For this matter, summoning Haohao would clear everything up!"
He couldn’t figure out what this stubborn girl was plotting.
But inside, there was a vague unease.
"Uncle Emperor, why do you interrupt my interrogation again? Do you always want to hide some truth?"
Chu Qianli spoke bluntly, "What is Uncle Emperor afraid of?"
"Ridiculous! I..."
"If there is no fear, then please don’t repeatedly interrupt my interrogation!"
Suddenly, Chu Qianli’s expression darkened, her tone low and severe.
The ministers were startled.
This young girl, at this moment, carried a natural authority comparable to the Emperor on the dragon throne.
Some people had investigated Chu Qianli’s past.
It’s said she was the Empress of Longteng Country. When she was first seen, they thought this girl looked delicate and beautiful, a dainty little beauty, having nothing to do with being an Empress.
But now, the girl in front seemed to carry a light of her own.
Empress... perhaps, it isn’t impossible.
