Chapter 353 With the Empress Dowager around, no one can bully you!
"Crown Prince, stop making excuses!"
Seeing Xuan Haoran’s silence, Consort Su could no longer hold back. It seemed she had been holding back for a long time, and finally, she burst out at this moment, her cold voice echoing, "Everyone witnessed in broad daylight how close your relationship with Ran Xing was. Now you want to deny any connection? How can anyone believe that?"
As Consort Su spoke, Xuan Haoran’s expression changed slightly. It seemed he could sense the King’s aura. A flash of resentment sparked in Xuan Jiuding’s eyes but quickly disappeared; he knew this was not the time to argue with Consort Su.
"Your Majesty, I admit, I did invite Ran Xing here, but I only sought him to cure my younger brother’s illness. I had no idea that the old man had ulterior motives, plotting to murder my brother. I truly misjudged him!"
It must be said that Xuan Jiuding was quick-witted. He knew it was impossible to completely dissociate himself from Ran Xing, especially since so many had seen them enter the chamber together during the day.
"Ran Xing is so vicious, it’s possible that my brother’s illness was also caused by his covert actions. I earnestly request Your Majesty to issue the ’Xuan Kill Order’ to apprehend this criminal throughout the Empire!"
Xuan Jiuding grew more agitated as he spoke, even implying that the illness Xuan Jing suffered previously was Ran Xing’s doing. Although his words were not wrong, he cleverly extricated himself from blame.
"Ha, Crown Prince, you truly have a sharp tongue, eloquent and convincing; I am thoroughly impressed!"
Just as Xuan Jiuding was filled with righteous indignation, a light laughter suddenly came from an angle, causing the Crown Prince’s face to change instantly. He didn’t need to look to know that the detestable Bo Ku had spoken.
Truth be told, Xuan Jiuding harbored deep hatred for Bo Ku. This man not only thwarted his attempt to harm Xuan Jing but also caused him to lose Ran Xing, his right-hand man, and now he must face the King’s judgment.