Along the way, Shen Han continued to lean on the edges to advance.
Before long, he had reached the outer perimeter of the main house.
He could feel the presence of many people around, but there was no one inside the main house.
Without much hesitation, Shen Han walked along the wall, directly standing before the door of the house.
Just as he touched the main door, Shen Han immediately sensed something was wrong.
Suddenly, people around him surged forward.
Dozens of torches were lit one after another, brightly illuminating the entire courtyard of the main house.
During this, if Shen Han wanted to leave, he could still do so very easily.
But with a sinking thought, instead, he pushed open the door, pulled a chair over, and sat down, waiting for them to come.
In a moment, a circle of soldiers surrounded the courtyard of the main house, three layers inside and out.
And a few people, escorted by others, walked into the courtyard.
The younger one among them was the Young Master of Bai Zijing, the Third Prince of Lingxiu Country.
This mansion, this main house, was his residence.
Walking into the courtyard, the Third Prince approached slightly and glanced at Shen Han.
His face revealed a touch of worry and fear.
Then he suddenly knelt before the newcomer.
"Father Emperor, do you believe your son now? Look at this person before you.
Not to mention my mansion guards, even the experts you sent didn’t notice him.
He came to my doorstep without anyone knowing.
If I hadn’t received some news earlier, tonight, I might have been separated from you forever..."
The terror on the Third Prince’s face seemed genuine.
A glance and one would really think he was frightened.
The person he knelt to was the Sovereign of Lingxiu Country.
At this moment, his face looked very displeased.
The guards around were very tactful and had already brought chairs for the high-ranking figures to sit.
Beside the Sovereign was Lingxiu Country’s National Preceptor.
"Old Third, send someone to call your elder brother, he should know my bottom line.
No matter how you children fight or struggle, I don’t want to intervene too much.
But acts of assassination, wanting to kill a brother or annihilate a sibling, I will never allow!"
The Lingxiu Sovereign’s eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness.
In the previous generation’s sovereign disputes, this current sovereign had killed brothers and siblings.
Perhaps because he himself had committed such abhorrent acts, he didn’t wish to see such tragedies among his children.
Towards brothers turning assassins, he would even remove that son from the line of succession to the sovereign position.
At this moment, Shen Han stood quietly at the main house door, watching everything unfold.
Shen Han clearly understood that he had fallen into a trap.
The pretext of fetching a document was merely an excuse.
He had become a pawn in a scheme to frame someone.
As they waited, the National Preceptor of Lingxiu Country stepped forward a few steps, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Shen Han.
For a while, he gathered his thoughts.
Returning to the Lingxiu Sovereign’s side, he spoke:
"As the Third Prince said, this person’s aura is as elusive as a ghost, even I find it hard to detect.
If he were to assassinate, the danger is self-evident.
He might indeed succeed."
The National Preceptor’s words added to the Third Prince’s fearful expression.
Now, it seemed, the accusation that the Eldest Prince sent someone to assassinate was more believable.
The Lingxiu Sovereign, seated in the center, appeared increasingly displeased.
He turned his gaze to Shen Han and asked sternly.
"Speak for yourself, to avoid more suffering, and perhaps spare you a swift end."
As he spoke, the Lingxiu Sovereign also stood up, approaching Shen Han.
"When I was young, I was often called a tyrant, saying I was too ruthless.
Over the years, I’ve mellowed a lot, but if today you aren’t clear, deceptive, or concealed, I might have to play the tyrant once more."
Upon hearing this, Shen Han merely glanced at him.
Among those present, the strongest warrior was only at the 4th Layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm.
Which is merely the strength of the Fourth Grade Fruit Realm.
Their strength was far inferior to his own.
He hadn’t intended to use his strength to intimidate.
Yet, he was being manipulated by others.
Bai Zijing, whom he had once protected.
He hadn’t expected that she would play such tricks on him.
His presence here tonight was evidently a deliberate trap.
Using his identity and ability to frame the Eldest Prince of Lingxiu Country.
To wrongly accuse the Eldest Prince of harming his own brother.
It appeared he was here to assassinate the Third Prince, but in the end, the one who benefitted was indeed the Third Prince.
While hesitating, the Eldest Prince of Lingxiu Country arrived.
Being summoned at this time clearly indicated something unpleasant had happened.
As he entered the courtyard and saw his father and the National Preceptor present, he immediately stepped forward, knelt, and bowed.
"Eldest, do you know this person?"
The Lingxiu Sovereign pointed at Shen Han, instructing the Eldest Prince to lift his head and see.
The Eldest Prince glanced sideways and shook his head immediately.
"I have never seen this person before."
Upon hearing this, the Third Prince snorted softly, then spoke.
"Eldest Imperial Brother, you may not have seen him, but he is one of your people.
A few days ago, among those recruited in Ping City, he was one of them.
If you still want to deny it, we can summon the people of Ping City to identify him."
Upon hearing these words, the Eldest Prince realized he had been schemed against.
He thought that among the people he recruited, there were those inserted by others.
For example, Shen Han right in front of him.
After hesitating for a moment, the Eldest Prince immediately began to defend himself.
"Father, please see clearly, these days your son has been overwhelmingly busy, and the recruitment of followers was handled by the servants.
This person is very likely placed by someone with an agenda, appearing to belong to your son.
In reality, it’s uncertain who arranged for him to come."
As he spoke, the Eldest Prince even pointed at Shen Han.
"Your son swears by his bloodline, the actions of this person were absolutely not arranged by me.
I earnestly request Father to punish with the most severe, most brutal penalty.
Force him to tell the truth and exonerate your son!"
His statement was powerful, striving to prove his innocence.
Beside him, the Third Prince also knelt on the ground.
"Your son also begs Father for severe torture questioning to give your son justice."
The Lingxiu Sovereign saw this and furrowed his brow slightly.
The National Preceptor hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at the Lingxiu Sovereign.
"Do you have an answer in your heart, Sovereign?"
In front of everyone, the National Preceptor asked directly.
But upon hearing this, the Lingxiu Sovereign did not immediately answer, just turned his head to look at his two sons.
"Seeing you brothers harming each other, I feel some sadness in my heart.
But at this moment, seeing you both insistently holding your ground, I feel some relief.
Sitting in the position of Sovereign, what I think must not be discerned by others.
Both of you performed well today.
But I still want to know what the truth is.
According to your words, let’s apply severe torture and see what words he might utter in the end."
The Eldest Prince felt no fear in his heart, not worried at all.
The Third Prince beside him was even more confident.
Under pressure, in the end, the name Bai Zijing would be the only one revealed.
And Bai Zijing, on the surface, was with the Eldest Prince.
As these words fell, the Guard beside the Lingxiu Sovereign prepared to use punishment on Shen Han.
But before they could approach, Shen Han calmly took out a dagger.
Many people knew this dagger belonged to the Eldest Prince.
The moment the dagger appeared, everyone’s expressions changed.
The Eldest Prince was surprised to see this.
In shock, it quickly turned into fierce anger.
"Father, this is a setup, your son absolutely has no intention to harm the Third Brother.
Please, Father, investigate carefully; this person’s origins are unknown, I am seeing him for the first time."
The Eldest Prince still tried to defend himself with his words.
But how many would believe such an explanation?
At least, the Lingxiu Sovereign was not too convinced.
"Explain, why is the Eldest Prince’s dagger in your hand?
I am tired; if you don’t cooperate, I will throw you straight into the Body Refining Room."
The Lingxiu Sovereign looked at Shen Han, still eager to discover the truth.
Shen Han remained calm.
Hearing this, he then took out a piece of parchment.
"Have you seen this pattern? Tell me about the clues to this design, and I can explain the story to you."
Upon hearing this, the people around showed a look of speechlessness.
The Third Prince’s eyes moved, then he took a step forward.
"I don’t wish for this matter to ruin my brotherly bond with the Eldest Brother.
This matter, I do not want to pursue further.
But as for the person before us, I ask Father for an execution tonight, to give your son justice."
It’s absolutely impossible to bring down the Eldest Prince tonight over these affairs.
Planting a thorn in the Lingxiu Sovereign’s heart is already enough.
At the very least, let his Father notice him, the Third Prince.
Hearing this, the Lingxiu Sovereign paused, his thoughts led him to nod.
"First use harsh torture, leave him with one breath, and let the third handle him.
The night is late, and all other matters can wait until tomorrow."
As he spoke, the Lingxiu Sovereign prepared to leave.
However, just two steps away, a guard immediately came to report.
"The Mansion Master of Tongzi Prefecture and the Lady of the Mansion have arrived.
Hearing that the Sovereign is here, they are ignoring advice and are forcing their way in..."
The guard appeared somewhat nervous.
It’s hard to say clearly what all of this is about, coming here so late at night.
"Tongzi Prefecture has little communication with us, and their coming so late is probably not good..."
The Lingxiu Sovereign’s National Preceptor was frowning deeply, seemingly somewhat worried.
But just as the words fell, the Mansion Master and Lady of Tongzi Prefecture had already arrived before them.
"The two of you visiting so urgently at this late hour, may I know what this is about?"
The Lingxiu Sovereign spoke politely enough.
But the two before them, their brows and eyes were full of coldness, and there was even a trace of viciousness.
"Our child, Jin Pu, died on the territory of your Lingxiu Country."
Once these words were spoken, everyone present froze for a moment.
The Lingxiu Sovereign finally understood why the two had come at such a time.
"Our child used to communicate with us daily.
He came to your Lingxiu Country to train, was recruited by the Eldest Prince’s influence.
But because of this, he met his demise!"
The Lady of the Mansion of Tongzi Prefecture looked fiercely, seemingly wanting to devour someone.

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