Chapter 613 Arson and Robbery 8

Ultimately, wasn't it all because of that wretched girl?

A cold, sinister smile flickered in the Empress's eyes, a fleeting expression that vanished as quickly as it appeared. When one looked again, the Empress was still as dignified and composed as ever.

After about half an hour, Nangong Liuyun arrived, with Su Luo following behind him.

Emperor Jing completely ignored Su Luo, glaring at Nangong Liuyun and roaring, "What are you doing? Are you trying to rebel?!"

Emperor Jing slammed a thick stack of impeachment memorials onto the table.

In just this short time, the memorials impeaching His Highness Prince Jin had flown into the imperial study like snowflakes, piling up to half a foot high.

At this moment, Emperor Jing was extremely displeased.

Both because of the Crown Prince's foolish absurdity and because of Nangong Liuyun's ruthless indifference.

Nangong Liuyun offered a casual bow, standing expressionlessly at the lower position.

"Speak! What exactly are you doing? Ordering a group of people to beat, set fires, and rob! You've turned the perfectly good imperial capital into a chaotic mess, with the people grumbling and resentful. Tell me, tell me what on earth you are doing!"

Facing Emperor Jing's sudden outburst of fury, Nangong Liuyun remained as calm as the wind, a hint of a smile that wasn't quite a smile playing on his face.

"Imperial Father, can't you understand those many memorials?"

"I am asking you a question!" Emperor Jing slammed the table with his palm.

In front of this son, he truly struggled to find the dignity of a sovereign father.

It was always him who was furious and raging, while the one being scolded remained calm and composed, perfectly at ease.

This made Emperor Jing feel like a fool performing a solo act.

"Oh." Nangong Liuyun nodded thoughtfully, asking seriously, "Imperial Father, isn't it perfectly natural under the heavens for debts to be repaid?"

Emperor Jing was immediately stumped by the question. He stole a glance at the Crown Prince, seeing his shifty eyes, and couldn't help but sigh internally.

That the Crown Prince had become like this, it had to be said that his second brother played a part.

His second brother was truly too outstanding, too dazzling. For all these years, the Crown Prince had lived in his shadow, so it was understandable that he would make mistakes.

Emperor Jing cleared his throat, "Why would he owe you so many crystal stones for no reason? Could it be that you set him up?"

When it came to schemes, if the second brother wanted to set up the eldest, the eldest had no way of escaping.

The Crown Prince instantly looked up and said sharply, "Imperial Father is wise! It was Nangong Liuyun who set this son up!"

A hint of mockery was hidden in the corner of Nangong Liuyun's mouth. He glanced at the Crown Prince dismissively, looking down at him askance, "Oh? To be so easily set up by someone, isn't this Crown Prince a bit too foolish?"

Su Luo, standing beside Nangong Liuyun, gasped.

In front of the Emperor and Empress, Nangong Liuyun really dared to speak! His words were sharp and unrestrained, completely fearless. Didn't he see that the Emperor and Empress's expressions had frozen?

"You—" The Crown Prince was consumed by rage, but unlike Nangong Liuyun, he lacked the sharp tongue and couldn't retort.

Emperor Jing sighed helplessly.

"Alright, you shut up." Emperor Jing reprimanded the Crown Prince, then turned to Nangong Liuyun, "Second brother, for Imperial Father's sake, let's just let this matter go, how about it?"

Even an honest official finds it hard to settle a family dispute. Emperor Jing felt extremely headache.

Emperor Jing's words clearly favored the Crown Prince.

Given the fuss Nangong Liuyun had caused today, the Crown Prince's total loss was only a few hundred green crystal stones at most.

But now the old Emperor wanted to just let this debt slide.

The Crown Prince secretly rejoiced; if that were truly the case, he could still accept it.

However, Nangong Liuyun had never been someone who would let himself suffer a loss…