Free Web NovelChapter 1277: Chapter 1271: The Monk Who Assisted
Long Jin, in one breath, shifted all the blame onto Consort Zhao.
Beside him, Shi Fei and Long Xinzhuo both shivered slightly.
Long Xinzhuo looked at Long Jin in disbelief.
Though Consort Zhao was ruthless, with her intelligence, it was clear she couldn’t have orchestrated such an affair.
Beside him, Shi Fei grabbed Long Xinzhuo’s hand, signaling him not to meddle.
"What a vicious Consort Zhao. Your Majesty, I have mismanaged, allowing such disgrace to occur in the harem. I beg Your Majesty to spare the life of Sister Zhao, and imprison her in the Cold Palace as a warning to others."
Empress Feng sighed upon hearing this.
Emperor Longteng’s brow furrowed as he waved his hand, and several palace maids dragged Consort Zhao away.
"Wait. The haunting in Consort Zhao’s palace is false, but she does have Ghost Energy on her. This suggests that my mother might have been wrongfully accused. I plead with Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate this matter."
At this moment, Long Xinzhuo stood up abruptly.
"How dare you, Long Xinzhuo, speaking like that. This is the Imperial Palace, with His Majesty and myself here, how is it your place to gesture and argue?"
Empress Feng was furious.
"Empress, you’ve said it yourself, this is the Imperial Palace. His Majesty has not yet spoken, why are you so anxious? Could it be that a thorough investigation is a concern for Empress Hang?"
Little Xinzhuo’s eyes sharpened as he looked at Empress Feng.
Empress Feng was taken aback by his piercing gaze, feeling somewhat guilty.
"Seventh Emperor, Consort Zhao indeed has Ghost Energy on her, but so does the fetus in Shi Fei’s womb. Unless, are you doubting my judgment?"
Beside them, Long Qingxuan smiled faintly, his gaze calm as he looked at Long Xinzhuo.
"Or perhaps, Seventh Prince believes that anyone other than myself in the Imperial Palace can discern Ghost Energy?"
After speaking, Long Qingxuan stared fixedly at Long Xinzhuo.
Long Xinzhuo was momentarily speechless.
At this moment, where could he find someone to prove his mother’s innocence?
"Report to His Majesty, someone from Taichang Temple has arrived."
Then, a eunuch hurriedly arrived.
"Someone from Taichang Temple? Is it Feng Xi?"
Emperor Longteng was feeling troubled, but upon hearing someone from Taichang Temple had come, he was delighted.
Monk Fengxi.
Long Xinzhuo was pleased, thinking of the handsome monk elder brother.
Sister had mentioned earlier that she would soon find someone to help their mother leave, could it be this Monk Fengxi?
"Someone from Taichang Temple?"
Beside him, Long Qingxuan also showed a look of surprise.
Taichang Temple and Taichang Holy Institute were originally of the same line.
Only the direction of cultivation was slightly different, with Taichang Temple focusing on transcendence, and Taichang Holy Institute on worldly matters.
In short, they were lay disciples and ordained disciples.
Long Qingxuan had left Purple Cloud City for some years and was unaware of Monk Fengxi’s background.
He glanced at Empress Feng for confirmation, but Empress Feng shook her head, indicating him not to speak further.
This monk appearing at this time was probably not good news.
Empress Feng was angry in her heart.
After a while, a handsome monk entered.
As soon as he entered, Emperor Longteng quickly approached him.
"Feng Xi, glad you’re here. I have a big dilemma, please help me determine right from wrong."
Monk Fengxi pressed his hands together in greeting.
His gaze fell upon Long Xinzhuo and Shi Fei beside him.
His eyes were calm, yet somehow the sight of him provided a great sense of reassurance to Shi Fei and her child.
"Master Fengxi, it’s me..."
Little Xinzhuo opened his mouth, but Feng Xi smiled and signaled him not to say any more.
