The Hidden Dragon Sect Master Was Somewhat Disappointed

His Majesty was truly enraged today. He was determined to uncover the real culprit behind the Crown Prince's assassination and leave no room for mercy. Why? Because during the interrogation, he had summoned all the ministers and concealed them in a side hall.

Every part of the interrogation had taken place under the ministers' witness.

If it turned out that the Third Prince or Second Prince had been involved, His Majesty would not spare them either.

This was a signal His Majesty had deliberately sent.

That signal made even Lu Tiancong tremble.

Because he belonged to the Third Prince's faction!

Even he could not be certain whether the Third Prince truly stood behind this affair.

He knew perfectly well that if the Third Prince was behind it, the Third Prince would be doomed beyond redemption. The Emperor could never accept a prince who had murdered the Crown Prince as the next Heir Apparent. Nor would the ministers of the entire court submit willingly. Even the countless common people across the land would never accept someone who had risen to power by murdering his own elder brother as their sovereign. The entire political landscape would be overturned.

Yet the outcome of the interrogation exceeded everyone's expectations. There was no one behind this matter at all!

There had been only one brazen murderer: the already dead Ruan Bin!

The court officials looked at one another. Some were visibly unwilling to accept it, but more of them let out sighs of relief...

His Majesty waved a hand lightly, and the ministers returned to their respective homes...

The great hall became quiet again. Only the pre-dawn wind blew through it, making the empty ancient painting rustle and flap...

"What do you think?" His Majesty let out a soft breath.

The old scholar slowly raised