A few days ago, there was a conflict between Yuyue and the Crown Princess. I took Yuyue to the Crown Prince's residence in an attempt to resolve the grievances between them. Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess was disrespectful, and the Crown Prince even had someone injure Yuyue."
"The Crown Prince and Crown Princess's behavior is truly outrageous!"
Li Chengqian spoke with righteousness, as if Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Chenbei had committed some heinous crime.
Facing Li Chengqian's accusations, a smile tugged at the corners of Baili Hongzhuang's mouth, while her gaze grew even more disdainful.
"Shouldn't Prime Minister Li be ashamed of saying such things?"
"I speak the truth. Why should I be ashamed?" Li Chengqian retorted without hesitation.
Baili Hongzhuang glanced at the onlookers and said, "Prime Minister Li, why don't you ask everyone here if they believe what you're saying?"
One by one, the people lowered their heads. In truth, they didn't believe a word Li Chengqian said.
Given Li Chengqian and Li Yuyue's personalities, it was already remarkable that they didn't demand apologies from Emperor Chenbei and Baili Hongzhuang. How could they have personally gone to resolve the conflict?
Seeing the reactions of the crowd, Li Chengqian's expression turned exceptionally ugly. "What do you mean by that?"
"Fairness lies in the hearts of the people," Baili Hongzhuang raised an eyebrow. "Since you've brought this matter up, I don't mind speaking the truth."
"Your Majesty, after Prime Minister Li and Li Yuyue arrived at the Prince's residence yesterday, they were constantly disrespectful. They bossed me around and asked me to help with their illnesses. And then, they even mocked the Prince as your illegitimate child."
"That's why the Prince got angry and had someone take action."
As Baili Hongzhuang's words fell, the crowd gasped in shock, looking at her in disbelief.
The news about Emperor Chenbei being the illegitimate child of Xuan Yuanhuan had always been circulated secretly.
Although Xuan Yuanhuan had heard rumors, nobody dared to say it openly. But now, Baili Hongzhuang had directly spoken it out?
Xuan Yuanhuan's brow furrowed involuntarily. "Is this true?"
"Your Majesty, you must not listen to her nonsense!"
Li Chengqian hurriedly defended himself. If this matter was confirmed, his position would be in great danger!
"Baili Hongzhuang is merely trying to shift the blame. Your Majesty, please see through it!"
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Li has been hiding the news about Li Yuyue's facial illness. Today, he is only trying to continue concealing it by shifting all the blame onto me. As long as Your Majesty visits the Prime Minister's residence, you will know the truth."
Baili Hongzhuang remained calm. Ever since this incident happened yesterday, she had anticipated today's scene.
Li Chengqian, confident in his high position, would surely try to shift all the blame onto her. However, except for the Emperor and Empress, no one knew Emperor Chenbei's true identity. Therefore, with Emperor Chenbei's rise, Li Chengqian's position could never compare to his!
Seeing Baili Hongzhuang's logical and well-founded arguments, the crowd leaned towards her. After all, Li Yuyue's absence from public view for these days was highly suspicious.
Li Chengqian's expression instantly turned ugly. According to his expectations, the Emperor wouldn't listen to Baili Hongzhuang's explanation at all, but the situation was completely different from what he had imagined.
"Your Majesty..."
Li Chengqian wanted to defend himself, but if the Emperor really sent someone to the Prime Minister's residence, then this secret would never be able to remain hidden!
Xuan Yuanhuan waved his hand. "Let's discuss this matter after the royal hunting competition is over."
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