Above the Galaxy
Chapter 564 - 348, Water Plant!_2

Chapter 564: Chapter 348, Water Plant!_2

These are all secrets of the palace, yet for a family like the Yu Family, how could it possibly not have planted several informants inside?

"Others might not get an audience, but would he refuse to see you?"

"What sort of person am I? Why must he see me?" Yu Changan retorted, "He can choose to respect me or not... The verdict has already been announced, how could he possibly agree to a change?"

"A promise from a sovereign is inviolable; he wouldn’t retract a judgment already made public for the sake of one Yu Huoshui. It would undermine his dignity and complicate things for the Monitoring Bureau and Yan Wenli..."

Chen Gui grew anxious and spoke out, "Are we to do nothing? Just wait for Huoshui to be killed?"

Yu Changan was silent for a moment, then sighed deeply and, looking towards Yu Changcheng and Chen Gui, said, "Although I know the chance is slim, I must try. I’m going to the palace now, you all wait at home."

This trip wasn’t to save Yu Huoshui, but rather to consider the feelings of his son and daughter-in-law.

Because he knew, Yu Huoshui was beyond saving.

"Do nothing rash before I return..."

"Yes," Yu Chenglong nodded in agreement.

He knew that the old man was cautioning them against any reckless actions.

After all, as a commander in his own right, were he indeed to rally his troops and stir something up, it would inflict a catastrophic blow to the city.

As for what might happen afterward...

The Yu Family would cease to exist.

------

Phoenix Pavilion.

Tang Fei stood before Phoenix, his face marked by urgency as he said, "You should go and plead with him. Right now, you might be the only one he’d listen to."

Phoenix’s expression was full of concern as she looked at Tang Fei and asked, "You were the one investigating the case, and the verdict was issued by your Monitoring Bureau. Why are you now so eager for me to advocate on this matter?"

Tang Fei gave a bitter smile, replying, "I was just carrying out the investigation, but I never expected to uncover such a case. Who could have known Yu Huoshui would do such a thing?"

"If Yu Huoshui really is executed, the Yu Family will undoubtedly despise me. They will seek revenge in every way possible... Although I haven’t been at New Star for long, I’m aware of the influence wielded by the Yu Family."

"As a man without any backing, how can I stand against them?"

"Besides, Yu Huoshui is a good friend of your second brother. If he’s killed, it will breed discord between your elder brother and him... Wouldn’t that lead to unrest at home?"

"With the two of them at odds, it’ll be tough for you being caught in the middle, won’t it?"

Phoenix felt a trace of warmth in her heart; Tang Fei had come to persuade her to advocate for Yu Huoshui because he didn’t want her to be upset.

Phoenix shook her head and said, "It’s not that I don’t want to advocate for him, but... my father will never agree."

"If the verdict hadn’t been formed into a document and the judgment hadn’t been issued yet, there might be hope in advocating... Now, from what I know of him, he will not change his mind."

"With a good argument, you can win; with a try, you might succeed," Tang Fei was not ready to give up and looked at Phoenix, "Shall we try?"

Phoenix hesitated for a moment, then nodded and replied, "Alright, I’ll go see my father right now."

She paused, then said to Tang Fei, "Don’t worry, you just did your duty by investigating the case. The execution decision lies beyond your purview. If the Yu Family truly comes after you, I will stand in their way."

Tang Fei took Phoenix’s hand in his, his face filled with earnest affection as he said, "I know you will always choose to stand by my side."

Phoenix nodded, looking at Tang Fei, "Because I know you would make the same choice."

"Of course," Tang Fei nodded without hesitation.

What the scoundrel was thinking was, I will always stand by my own side.

"I’ll go now," said Phoenix.

Tang Fei nodded, "I’ll also make a trip to the Light Pavilion. If the Eldest Prince can also step forward to plead... perhaps there is still a chance."

Phoenix looked deeply at Tang Fei and nodded, "Alright, take care. I’ll have someone send you there."

"It’s no trouble, I just want all of you to be well."

Phoenix turned and took Tang Fei’s hand again, shaking it gently, "I know, you’re doing this for my sake."

"Of course. Who else is family if not us?"

Hearing Tang Fei’s stark declaration, Phoenix felt a blush rise within her and released Tang Fei’s hand before heading outside.

Tang Fei thought for a moment and then also made his way toward the Light Pavilion.

He was already extremely familiar with the Phoenix Palace, and his position as the captain of the Imperial Guard allowed him to move freely through the area.

Of course, that was assuming he had someone to lead the way.

The Imperial Guard could not freely enter anywhere, such as the Princess’s quarters or the Crown Prince’s chambers.

Zhong Tianque had long considered Tang Fei as one of his own. Upon hearing that Tang Fei had come for a visit, he immediately had someone invite him over.

"Your Highness," Tang Fei greeted Zhong Tianque with respect.

"Why has Director Tang found the time to visit me so late?" Zhong Tianque asked with a smile, looking at Tang Fei.

"I’ve come to ask for Your Highness’s assistance."

"Assist with what?" Zhong Tianque asked, looking puzzled.

"I’d like to ask Your Highness to speak on behalf of Yu Huoshui," Tang Fei stated candidly.

Zhong Tianque’s expression darkened slightly as he turned to Tang Fei and said, "What? Have you taken their side’s benefit? So you’re thinking of speaking for them?"

"Your Highness, I swear upon my reputation that I have not taken a single penny from them, nor have I considered speaking on their behalf," Tang Fei insisted earnestly. "My request is mainly out of consideration for Your Highness..."

"For me?" A mocking smile crept onto Zhong Tianque’s lips as he said, "I’m curious then, exactly how is this ’for my benefit’?"

"Your Highness, Yu Huoshui’s status is unique, and if he were to die like this... how would the Yu Family see Your Highness? And how would the people of the world view Your Highness?"

A flash of insight crossed Zhong Tianque’s mind, and he looked at Tang Fei, saying, "You mean... others can’t save Yu Huoshui, but I could step in and save him..."

"Yes, only Your Highness has the capability and the authority to speak such words," Tang Fei laid on the flattery as if it cost him nothing.

"Your Highness, consider this: Yu Huoshui is currently facing certain death... If you were to save him, how grateful would the Yu Family be? And how would the people of the world regard you?"

Zhong Tianque gave the matter a moment’s thought, and his eyes began to brighten.

Indeed, the Yu Family was one of the nine major families and also his maternal family...

If he were to save Yu Huoshui, then he would gain their support and loyalty. Wouldn’t this be a major boost to his ascension?

Being able to return good for evil by saving Yu Huoshui, who had plotted against him, wouldn’t that also demonstrate the magnanimity and grace of a Crown Prince to the world?

Most importantly, his father had always hoped for family harmony.

By stepping forward to plead for Yu Huoshui, wouldn’t he be proactively reconciling with his younger brother, thus addressing a worry in his father’s heart?

It was a win on multiple fronts!

Zhong Tianque patted Tang Fei’s shoulder heavily and said with gratitude, "Director Tang’s loyalty is commendable. You truly care for and help me."

"I will keep your kind reminder in mind and will surely repay it in the future."

Tang Fei humbly said, "Serving under Your Highness is my honor. I have merely done what I ought to do."

"If I knew the pros and cons and yet remained silent... that would be a dereliction of duty on my part as a subordinate."

Zhong Tianque turned and glanced at Qian Taian, causing his eyelids to twitch violently.

That bastards, trying to pull the wool over my eyes?

When you wanted to kill Yu Huoshui, I spoke out against it, and you thought I had an ulterior motive.

Now, you want to save Yu Huoshui...

What do you take me for?

Tang Fei’s fickleness, flitting here and there, reminded him of a certain flower that grows in the icy rivers.

Water Plant.