Whether in sentiment or reason, Li Yuan now held the advantage.
With so many people present, even those who wanted to smear Li Yuan could hardly find an excuse now.
If Li Yuan really had struck, Qin Song would never have discovered it.
If Qin Song had tried to stop him, Li Yuan would have subdued him in a few moves, just as he had now.
Then he would have lost his life, eliminating any future trouble for good.
Yet in reality, Minte and Nalong had both died several days after being injured.
Given the strength Li Yuan had displayed, that would never have happened.
"King Sheng, do you still need me to prove my innocence some other way?"
Li Yuan looked at King Sheng. When he did not speak right away, Li Yuan pressed him again.
King Sheng, standing nearby, also came back to his senses.
He knew there was no getting around what had happened today.
Anan's scheme had now been completely dismantled.
"There's no need to waste your time, sir. This matter has nothing to do with you. Some other villain must have been plotting in secret..."
King Sheng seemed to still want to maneuver his way around the matter.
At that, Li Yuan pointed straight at Anan.
"There's no need for you to go to the trouble of investigating, King Sheng.
Your daughter Minte and your brother Nalong were killed on the orders of your eldest daughter, Anan.
Since you're so angry, I assume you'll punish her severely?
You've already brought out the instrument of punishment. This is the perfect chance to use it."
King Sheng was indeed holding an instrument of punishment, but he had intended to use it on Li Yuan just moments earlier.
Seeing King Sheng remain motionless, Li Yuan's expression turned cold.