Bab 1316: Impeachment (3)

The Eternal Emperor's expression was now very unpleasant. He immediately commanded men to take the city officials away and interrogate them under torture.

In a short while, the city officials who could not withstand the torture confessed that they had taken bribes from Ling Yan, which was why they had helped Ling Yan maintain his false front.

The Eternal Emperor was enraged the moment this emerged.

"Ling Yan! Is this your doing?" The Eternal Emperor shouted coldly. He looked at Ling Yan in anger and frustration.

But Ling Yan faced the enraged Emperor with complete composure.

"Royal Father! The Crown Prince was still young when he went to perform disaster relief. Perhaps he has made mistakes, but Royal Father, please take into account his youth and ignorance at that time and forgive him this once." The Eldest Prince suddenly advanced and kneeled before the Eternal Emperor to plead loudly on Ling Yan's behalf.