Chapter 403 - Going to the Emperor and Wang Yueyue Dies (2/2)

“Your Majesty, Yueyue would not do something like that. She is so kind and has never hurt anyone. How could she try to kill Consort Chu? Yueyue once mentioned that she and Consort Chu used to be very good friends. Consort Chu was so talented and Yueyue admired her. Why would she do something so vicious and evil? Furthermore, she, she is pregnant with my child…”

Feng Yuzhen’s eyes were slightly red and his voice shook with pain. While he tried his best to appear calm, he trembled from his sadness as he tried to defend w.a.n.g Yueyue.

He also mentioned that w.a.n.g Yueyue was pregnant. How could a mother allow her unborn child to be in danger?

Earlier on, at the Princess Royal’s manor, Feng Yuzhen had not been so loving. When w.a.n.g Yueyue collapsed and tried to look for him, he had hesitated for a moment before he hurried forward. It was obvious that he had other plans. However, he was now trying to show everyone how deeply in love he was. He also kept trying to defend w.a.n.g Yueyue. Those not in the know would truly think that he was very much in love with w.a.n.g Yueyue.

No wonder Feng Yuzhen dared to aspire to the throne even though he was a hostage son. He was truly a treacherous and sly man!

He could immediately use this method to escape from Feng Yuxuan’s plots. He was truly quick, vicious, and accurate!

Mo Xuetong stood beside Feng Yuran. Her eyes were cold. This man had made use of everything that could be made use of in women. She was more disgusted by him than anyone else. There was w.a.n.g Xiuxiu, Consort Yu, and now, w.a.n.g Yueyue. This b.a.s.t.a.r.d reminded him of how Sima Lingyun used to be. That b.a.s.t.a.r.d had made use of everything she was worth and then fed her poison.

Feng Yuzhen seemed to turn into Sima Lingyun in front of her. He looked savage as he laughed madly with Mo Xuemin as they watched her struggle in the fire and being burnt into ashes.

Her icy cold fingers dug into her tender palms. She allowed the pain to travel to her heart. Nothing hurt more than her heart!

A warm and slender hand reached out to her and held her sweaty hands. Mo Xuetong subconsciously wanted to pull away from that hand but was held tightly. A warmth traveled from her pained hand. It was very warm and she could not help but look up at the pair of concerned and loving eyes.

The extremely handsome face was just as charming as usual. However, he was missing the usual laziness that was in his eyes. Instead, he seemed cold and angry except for the warmth he exuded when he looked at her.

She exhaled deeply and relaxed her clenched hand subconsciously below his slender and large hand. The man beside her right now was not Sima Lingyun. It was Feng Yuran who truly loved her. She did not have to be angry, afraid or be in pain. She had already planned that b.a.s.t.a.r.d’s demise.

What happened had taken place in mere seconds. Mo Xuetong grew calm once more with the help of Feng Yuran. She stood beside him silently and continued listening to Feng Yuzhen’s tale.

“Your Majesty, Yueyue would not dare to use the poison if she knew that it would cause infertility. She is pregnant with my child. She must have been framed by someone.” Feng Yuzhen now pretended to be a loving husband and he claimed that he did not believe that w.a.n.g Yueyue would do something like that. Tears escaped from the corners of his eyes as he grew even more enthusiastic in his performance.

He would not admit it no matter what had happened. In any case, if they wanted to arrive at a final decision regarding the matter, it had to wait for w.a.n.g Yueyue to regain consciousness.

The time that this would take was what he was after!

Furthermore, he had the support of the Empress Dowager. As long as he had enough time, the Empress Dowager would definitely receive news of this. She would naturally think of a way to help him.

“Your Majesty, please do justice to Yueyue. She, she is just a girl who doesn’t know anything. She wouldn’t know how to do all that. Only those who are skilled in medical skills would know all that.” Feng Yuzhen forced down his sadness and kowtowed. His face was pale as he tried his best to act as if he were very much in love.

“Rest a.s.sured. I will investigate the matter thoroughly. No matter who did it, I will not let the matter rest.” Emperor Zongwen frowned unhappily. Of the two consorts, one was dead and the other was injured. The matter also involved the Grand Secretariat and the Ding General Manor. It was not something that could be easily handled no matter in any aspect. He had to investigate the matter seriously.

The Emperor’s words meant that the matter had infuriated him. He would punish those involved severely.

Mo Xuetong glanced at Feng Yuzhen and then at Feng Yuxuan. One of them acted as if he were in pain and deeply in love while the other acted as if he were sad and angry. Both of them looked as if they wanted the matter investigated thoroughly. The two of them plotted against each other so that the other would die!

However, their plots had tangled together and foiled their plans. None of them would have expected the matter to turn out like this. Even though Feng Yuzhen had walked into the plot, he still had a back-up plan. He would not allow Feng Yuxuan to get what he wanted. However, since the matter had already escalated to this state, so what if he did not admit to what he did? Unless…

Mo Xuetong’s hand shook slightly and Feng Yuran immediately sensed it. He turned to look at her comfortingly. There was just a slight hint of a smile on his lips that was extremely cold. His almond-shaped eyes were as clear as water and there was a s.h.i.+mmer of brilliance in them. He hid the sharpness in his eyes and shook his head slightly at Mo Xuetong.

Mo Xuetong immediately got the message and lowered her head!

Emperor Zongwen turned around and ordered the servants behind him to investigate at the Princess Royal’s manor. The matter had happened suddenly and the masters and mistresses have all entered the palace. No matter who the culprit was, they would be sure to find some hints amongst the servants. This was also the reason why Emperor Zongwen called everyone into the palace.

“Many thanks, Father!”

“Many thanks, Your Majesty!”

Feng Yuxuan and Feng Yuzhen thanked the Emperor and was then helped up to their seats by the side.

The people in the palace had not yet left when a little eunuch stumbled in. He knelt down and said, “Your Majesty, Your Majesty. The Princess Royal’s Manor just sent word that Consort Ning has pa.s.sed away!”

All was silent in the room.

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