Chapter 139
Fourth Prince was attacked by a.s.sa.s.sins, the First Prince was locked up. In one night, the imperial court and people’s hearts were anxious.
Morning court.
With Right Minister Fu Xian-Rong heading Fourth Prince’s faction, the whole group was grieving and heartbroken, loudly cursing that Prince Ying was cruel and inhuman to actually harm his own brother.
While the ministers standing on Prince Ying’s side refuted that this was simply a naked frame up, things shouldn’t be said without proof.
Just when the people battling with words were about to fight, Western Xuan Emperor said to let the Justice of Peace Official investigate this matter.
When Left Minister Liang Cheng-Yu, Empress Liang’s father, Xiao Xu’s maternal grandfather stepped up to plead for Xiao Xu, Western Xuan Emperor was greatly angered and rejected his pleas.
The ministers supporting Xiao Xu all tightly closed their mouths and didn’t dare to speak another word.
After Morning Court, Fourth Prince’s faction coldly humphed toward Prince Ying’s faction then swaggered off.
Minister Liang’s face was full of anger and one minister at his side inquired in a low tone. “Esteemed Left Minister, now how should we deal with this matter?”