章 442: No Evidence

"Due to the effects of the medicine, Fifth Sister was incapacitated and found herself in a compromising situation with the man in the cave," the Crown Prince explained.

"Fifth Sister had no prior acquaintance with him, yet he was coerced into publicly acknowledging his identity and falsely accusing him of being Fifth Sister's former lover. I was so incensed that I acted impulsively and killed him on the spot."

The Crown Prince's actions would certainly disrupt the festivity.

However, the Empress, unaware of the intricate details, confronted the Crown Prince with a furious countenance, "Why did you kill him?"