LoT Phoenix 1

Chapter 179: Studying Together

The Noble Consort didn't allow you to confront the 7th Prince. She seemed to become more angry and suspicious of you. But you couldn't back down.

Xiu Ying: (I will find a way to get her to do this!)

Xiu Ying: Your Highness, please think about this. The reason why I asked to confront the 7th Prince is that I have nothing to be afraid of!

Xiu Ying: I want the truth more than you do. I want to know why the 7th Prince react like that when he sees me. Don't you want the truth, Your Highness?

Noble Consort: I...

You sounded calm and you explained slowly. The Noble Consort showed hesitation as you expected. Just as you planned to continue to persuade her, another voice came beside you.

Eunuch: [In a low voice] Your Highness, now that His Highness was scared so badly, I'm afraid that it's not a good time for him to confront anyone. His Highness may say things that he doesn't mean...

Hearing the eunuch, the hesitation that the Noble Consort showed completely faded, making you angry and frustrated.

Xiu Ying: We can do it right here and make everything clear. What can I do to the 7th Prince in front of you, Your Highness? What's more, I have no reason to hurt His Highness at all!

You and the Noble Consort had a grudge with each other no matter what. The eunuch who spoke was her confidant. It was not surprising that she trusted him over you. In the face of your anger, the eunuch only smiled gently, not as furious as his master.

Eunuch: Your Highness, forgive me. I'm just worried about His Highness. I shouldn't have said that.

Xiu Ying: You were worried? In my opinion, we should solve this as soon as possible if we really care!

Noble Consort: That's enough! I can't believe everything you said. Besides, I don't know if you have a reason to hurt the 7th Prince.

"His Majesty, the Emperor is coming!"

Amid this stalemate, Shi Lian has invited the Emperor to come. Stepping in, the Emperor looked at you with his dignified eyes.

Emperor: What's going on here?

After the Emperor sat down, the Noble Consort immediately looked resented and told an exaggerated version of what happened to the 7th Prince. You had no choice but to listen. You didn't say anything until the Noble Consort finished talking and the Emperor looked at you.

Xiu Ying: Your Majesty, I didn't do anything to the 7th Prince!

Noble Consort: Your Majesty! If Princess Pingle is innocent, how would the 7th Prince say such things? Two years ago, the Princess must have secretly returned to the capital from Mount Tianchi!

After the Noble Consort came to the conclusion that you secretly returned to the capital from Mount Tianchi, the palace went silent again. The Emperor didn't speak but looked at you in silence. The dignity of an Emperor hit you in the face. Everyone seemed to notice it and wouldn't dare to speak. Only the impatient Noble Consort couldn't hold her tongue.

Noble Consort: Your Majesty, if the Princess is innocent, I suggest that we send someone to Mount Tianchi to find our if she had been there all that time!
My brother is willing to take the task and figure out the truth!

The Noble Consort was still talking. Your forehead was already oozing with cold sweat. In those two years, you had never set foot in Mount Tianchi. Even if the Emperor arranged to cover it up for you, as long as someone wanted to find out, you wouldn't be able to hide that. But you couldn't defend yourself at all, because you were secretly ordered to go to Western Liang!