The sovereign glanced at the pale-faced Xiao Hen, then at Shangguan Yun leaning on her cane, and said in an icy tone, "Very well, let's hear your explanation."
The Crown Prince inwardly cursed his luck, for he had taken action against Shangguan Yun, who was merely a commoner. Although it was disrespectful, it would have been one thing, but he had also ordered an attack on the esteemed grandson of the Emperor.
The sovereign had not deposed the Emperor's grandson!
The Crown Prince felt a headache coming on.
But he could not pass up this one opportunity.
He had no choice but to take a dangerous gamble.
He said, "Father, a traitor appeared in my residence, attempting to assassinate me. My guard wounded him, and upon pursuing, they discovered he had fled into the National Master Hall. My insistence on searching was due to my concern that he might harm my third sister and Qingqing, yet for some reason, they vehemently obstructed me."
