The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 2242: Hacked to Pieces by a Multitude of Blades

Chapter 2242: Chapter 2242: Hacked to Pieces by a Multitude of Blades

"Father, when I arrived at the prison, I saw this man wrapped in a blanket, lying on the bed in the cell, impersonating Eighth Brother," Prince Niu said, as he threw the person beside him to the ground before Emperor Ziyan.

Hearing this, Emperor Ziyan finally turned his gaze to the face of the guard that Prince Niu had thrown on the ground, and upon seeing him, his anger intensified.

"He does bear an eight parts resemblance to Yin Lvqing!"

That Yin Lvqing is truly audacious, to find someone to take his place.

And he himself has already left the prison, his whereabouts unknown!

"Father, he said Eighth Brother is in the Eighth Prince’s Mansion," Prince Niu continued.

"I have already ordered people to investigate, but it is unknown whether Eighth Brother is indeed within his own mansion.

Father, it’s not that I am indifferent to sibling affection, but I fear, just like last time, Eighth Brother will push the blame for his own wrongdoings onto me. That’s why I brought this guard here.

If Eighth Brother is truly recuperating from his injuries within his mansion, I ask Father not to be angry. It is only right for Eighth Brother to return to his mansion to heal," Prince Niu explained.

Although he had just ruthlessly trampled Yin Lvqing into the dirt, it was still necessary to show a semblance of brotherly affection.

"Foolish!"

Emperor Ziyan retorted with a single word.

If Yin Lvqing could be within his own mansion, that would be truly strange!

This defiant son has always been reckless. Who knows what trouble he is stirring up this time!

Yet, where would he go upon leaving the prison at this time?

Could it be...

Suddenly, a possibility crossed his mind, casting a shadow in his eyes.

"You..."

"Your Majesty, the guard from Prince Niu’s side has come over," the Chief Steward, who had just walked up, interrupted.

Just as Emperor Ziyan was about to say something, he was interrupted by the Chief Steward who had just approached.

"Let him come over," Emperor Ziyan immediately said.

"Yes, Your Majesty," the Chief Steward replied and went to bring the guard over.

The guard was quickly brought forward, and before he could even salute and greet Emperor Ziyan, the Emperor directly questioned him.

"Is Yin Lvqing in his own mansion?"

Upon hearing Emperor Ziyan’s question, everyone present was momentarily startled.

After all, in front of a guard, Emperor Ziyan could directly use Yin Lvqing’s name, showing how truly furious he was.

"In reply to Your Majesty, your servant did not see Eighth Prince in the Eighth Prince’s Mansion. I had not even entered the mansion before I was stopped, being told that Eighth Prince was injured and could not receive visitors," the guard responded.

As he spoke, he sneakily glanced up at Emperor Ziyan.

"Even when I invoked Your Majesty’s name, saying that it was Your Majesty’s command for your servant to visit, I still did not see Eighth Prince."

He knew that at this time, Emperor Ziyan would not punish him for invoking the Emperor’s name—Emperor Ziyan would direct all his fury at his son, Yin Lvqing.

"This scoundrel!"

Hearing the guard’s words, Emperor Ziyan cursed angrily.

What else is there to be unclear about? It would be truly bizarre if Yin Lvqing were in his own mansion!

Now, he must have gone to lead people to the imperial mausoleum, hasn’t he? Hopes to claim his demon offspring for himself?

He needs to have that kind of fate!

"Servants, drag this villain out and chop him into pieces, throw his body into the mountains to feed the demons!"

With bloodshot eyes, he looked at the guard whom Prince Niu had dragged out of the prison, and ordered the Chief Steward.