Chapter 352 - 337: First Update
"Imperial Uncle, if you need anything, you could just send someone to inform Qi Jin and Qi Yu, and I’ll come to you," Zheng Congyuan was very polite, glancing at Prince Duan. His expression was calm. Although there was a hint of urgency, it didn’t seem like he had come to accuse anyone.
Due to the haste of yesterday’s events, by the time Qi Jin, Qi Yu, and the others had noticed the chaos at Prince Duan’s Mansion, the Ghost Shadow had already entered, and amidst the panic, Zheng Congyuan had no choice but to come out "openly and honorably."
However, if one thought about it carefully, there were many flaws in yesterday’s events. If Prince Duan thought it through carefully or entered the courtyard, he would have noticed numerous issues. By then, it would have been too late to remedy anything, only giving rise to more suspicions.
"Fu Xun, I know you are not one to stick to conventions, but after all, you are the Crown Prince. It doesn’t look right to outsiders," Zheng Boding said, his mind wasn’t really on this issue now; instead, having thought it through today, his suspicions deepened.
Zheng Boding entered the Crown Prince’s Mansion, crossed the corridor, and went straight to the study, pondering how to bring up the matter as it also involved the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family. Zong Yunqian was a disciple of Qiandao Temple. Logically, he shouldn’t have any connections with the Ghost Shadow, but the more he thought about it, the more uneasy Zheng Boding felt, as if someone kept repeating it in his mind.
Zong Yunqian is suspicious, Zong Yunqian is suspicious.
Zheng Congyuan saw that Zheng Boding did not speak and felt unsure himself. He glanced at Qi Ling and Qi Zhu.
Qi Ling and Qi Zhu also panicked. The group around the Commandery Princess didn’t think things through, and you never knew what they might say. Not to mention Prince Duan asking questions, even a slight probe would definitely raise suspicions.
"Imperial Uncle, feel free to speak your mind," Zheng Congyuan said calmly, adapting to the situation as things had progressed this far.