Book 2: Chapter 81: Han Qianchou is sick!
Vol 2 Ch 81: Han Qianchou is sick!
Unaware that his intentions were already under suspicion, Zhang Xuan, upon seeing that his show of intimidation had achieved its purpose, feigned a sorrowful expression, his eyes dimming with grief. His voice choked as he said, “Senior Brother, you’ve arrived just in time! You must avenge Senior Brother Mo Qing and seek justice for him!”
Min Jiangtao frowned deeply. “What exactly happened to Mo Qing? I heard it was Emperor Han Qianchou of the Hanyuan Dynasty who caused his demise.”
Previously, Min Jiangtao had harbored doubts, wondering if Ling Buyang was behind it. But seeing Elder Ouyang supporting Ling and Yue Longxiao also taking his side, those suspicions dissipated, replaced by a sense of absurdity.
With such powerful figures backing him, forget about Mo Qing—even if Ling’s teacher were slain, no one would dare utter a word in protest. In this world, strength reigns supreme.
Moreover, just now, if the elder seated here had casually ordered, “Kill him,” Elder Ouyang would undoubtedly have obeyed without hesitation. In that sense, Ling had actually saved Mo Qing’s life. How could he then be the one to have murdered him?
“Yes, it’s precisely that man…” Zhang Xuan reiterated the excuse he had given Yue Longxiao earlier: Han Qianchou had invited them to a banquet where Mo Qing took a liking to the Prince of Pingyuan’s consort. A conflict broke out, and Mo Qing was killed.
“That’s exactly what happened. I saw it all with my own eyes. It’s the absolute truth,” Yue Longxiao earnestly corroborated, his tone leaving no room for doubt. Since Mo Qing had left the courtyard, Yue Longxiao had been present, witnessing every event unfold. He held the most authoritative account.
“For a woman, Han Qianchou dared to attack Junior Brother Mo Qing? Who gave him such audacity?” Min Jiangtao squinted, his disbelief evident.