The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 2209: Immediately Stepped Up to Add Another Kick

Chapter 2209: Chapter 2209: Immediately Stepped Up to Add Another Kick

"Eighth Brother, what do you mean by this?"

He appeared perplexed, glanced at Yin Lvqing, then lifted his head to look at Emperor Ziyan.

"Father Emperor, I would never dare to commit such a treasonous act. If Father Emperor harbors any suspicions, you can certainly send someone to investigate the matter. My conscience is clear, and I absolutely refuse to acknowledge Eighth Brother’s false accusations."

He declared this with an air of righteousness.

"You need not say these things; I believe you," Emperor Ziyan assured Prince Niu.

Then, his displeased gaze swept toward Yin Lvqing, who was kneeling on the ground.

"Lvqing, I truly intended to give you an opportunity to mend your ways, but unexpectedly, you... Alas, you have deeply disappointed me," he said, shaking his head at Yin Lvqing.

Yin Lvqing: "..."

So, after having knelt here for such a long time, and having waited for Prince Niu to arrive, what was it all for?

Was it just so that Emperor Ziyan could summon Prince Niu to the palace to witness his own humiliation?

The difference in treatment between him and his brother by Emperor Ziyan was far too great, wasn’t it?

While he was desperately defending himself here, Emperor Ziyan still wanted to place that monstrous crime upon his shoulders.

On the other side, Prince Niu could gain Emperor Ziyan’s trust without even having to make a defense?

Could you possibly have that much confidence?

"Father Emperor, back at the Tomb, it was I who escorted Father Emperor back. The person who stayed the longest in the Tomb was Fifth Brother. Have you forgotten?" he blurted out in a fit of anger, trying to remind Emperor Ziyan.

It was precisely Prince Niu who said that Father Emperor’s health was of utmost importance, hence why he had insisted on sending me back with Emperor Ziyan first.

Meanwhile, I stayed behind with the Tomb Guards and bodyguards to continue the search in the Tombs.

Perhaps, it was during that time that Prince Niu let those bandits go? Otherwise, how could they have possibly had the time to escape? It simply would not be possible.

"Are you suggesting that this matter is my fault?"

Emperor Ziyan’s eyes narrowed slightly as he glared at Yin Lvqing, as if wishing to bore a hole through him.

Hearing this, Yin Lvqing opened his mouth, truly at a loss for words.

Just as he was thinking of explaining himself, another voice spoke up even more promptly.

"How could Father Emperor be wrong? The fault lies with me," confessed Prince Niu, feigning an appearance of one who has committed a wrongdoing, stealing a surreptitious glance at Yin Lvqing while facing Emperor Ziyan.

"I certainly should not have let so many guards leave at that critical juncture. Even if it were to escort Father Emperor back, I should have stayed personally to ensure none of those bandits were among them."

Yin Lvqing: "!!!!!"

He truly had the urge to strangle Prince Niu at this moment.

What did that mean?

Was he reminding Emperor Ziyan that the reason those bandits could not be found was because they snuck into the group returning Emperor Ziyan to the palace?

Damn it, the task of escorting Emperor Ziyan back to the palace had been forced upon him by Prince Niu.

Had he had any choice, he would have stayed in the Tomb, even if just to seek out other treasures to take for himself, which would have been good too!

Who would have willingly escorted Emperor Ziyan back to the palace and endured being reprimanded for an extended time?

And upon hearing Prince Niu’s words, the Chief Steward behind Emperor Ziyan immediately stepped forward to add fuel to the fire.

"Your Majesty, I inquired with the head of the guards. On the day we escorted you back, indeed, four guards were missing, and until now, we have not been able to determine their whereabouts."