The Anarchic Consort (1)

379-381

Chapter 379: His Highness Struck, Killing Everyone In A Flash

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

"My beloved Prime Minister Su, are you happy with this answer?" The Retired Emperor raised his eyes to gaze at Prime Minister Su.

It was that single look that made Prime Minister Su lose all of his strength.

Yet, how could the fun stop here?

The Third Prince had not even spoken his piece.

"Now that the issue of rebellion has been settled, let's talk about the matter of this confession." Baili Jia Jue's voice was very soft, but was loud enough to make one's hair stand on end, "Su Yan Mo, who gave you the courage to investigate my men? Hmm?"

Su Yan Mo's body trembled. She had been cooped up in a boudoir for too long that although she had heard of Baili Jia Jue's numerous involvements, she had never really encountered Baili Jia Jue face to face. Now, she could only feel the cold that was rolling off him in waves as if it was piercing her bones.

His look of contempt had distinctly made her feel as though she was beneath him; it was of an unreadable disgust.

Su Yan Mo did not even dare to answer this question as she looked to Prime Minister Su, thinking that her father would be able to save her.

Prime Minister Su gritted his teeth and with another thud, he kowtowed, knocking his head on the ground, "It is my fault, I thought it was a matter of rebellion that required an urgent audience with His Majesty. I was not aware that it was all a misunderstanding. This daughter of mine has always been quite confused and upon hearing even the slightest news, she took it upon her to order an investigation, thinking that it was a serious matter. I promise, she had no other intentions and I plead that Your Majesty could handle this matter justly and fairly!"

As Eunuch Sun heard this, he instinctively turned to glance at the Retired Emperor.

The Su family were in the wrong, but it had not warranted their deaths.

With only that small smudge of guilt on Su Yan Mo, it was indeed insufficient to do any harm to her.

Furthermore, the situation in the court now was unbalanced and unstable. Taking into account of the forces of the four influential families, His Majesty would have to look at the bigger picture when making a decision.

Prime Minister Su had also raised his voice because he had counted on this consideration.

The Retired Emperor sneered internally as his eyes darkened and said, "Now that the matter has come to this point, my beloved Prime Minister Su, you cannot possibly think that an apology can resolve this issue."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister kowtowed fiercely for another time. His forehead was already scraped and he looked like a mess. Gone was his usual image of arrogance over others. "I am at fault," he said.

Su Yan Mo caught a glimpse of her father who had never suffered a day of his life. Just then, tears welled up in her eyes as she clenched her fists in restrained emotions.

The Retired Emperor's eyes darkened as he continued, "Since it's Wei Wei who has been misunderstood and wronged, this matter will be handed over to Ah Jue to handle. Ah Jue, remember to not make it too difficult for Prime Minister Su."

With that, he turned to go back into the Palace but left Eunuch Sun with Baili Jia Jue.

Su Yan Mo released a breath of relief and smiled in joy.

Since the Retired Emperor had already given the order to let them off easy, there would probably be not much of a problem for them.

It was as she had predicted, no matter what happened, nothing would bother her.