Chapter 118 Another Rumor Spreads

"Madam Tianxiang, the master asked me to tell you that Prince Wei has a backup plan. Two of Prince Wei's men know your situation--"

Murong Die sent a message to Madam Tianxiang.

Before Madam Tianxiang left, Xiao Fan told her that if there was anything important to contact her, Murong Die and the others would go to Yunying Pavilion.

Otherwise, the next day, when Murong Die was buying vegetables, she would wait somewhere, and Murong Die would send a message to her when she passed by.

"Madam Tianxiang, the master said you should take them away, not kill them."

Madam Tianxiang smiled.

"Xiaodie, tell the master that I will strictly follow the order."

The two men hypnotized by Prince Wei were not very strong, and it was not difficult for Madam Tianxiang to capture them with her means.

In the future, Madam Tianxiang can bring them to Xiao Fan, and Prince Wei can let them regain their freedom after dealing with them.

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"Have you heard? The tragedy in Muhe City thirteen years ago was committed by Prince Wei, and evidence has been exposed."

"Sixty to seventy thousand people died in Muhe City that year, and the corpses piled up like a mountain."

"If the evidence is true and valid, and Prince Wei is indeed a demon, then it will be funny."

In Shengjing City, many people secretly discussed it.

After compiling the news, a strong man from the Shenwu Guard came to Qin Zhentian.

"Your Majesty, there are rumors among the people that the tragedy in Muhe City thirteen years ago was committed by Prince Wei."

"It is said that Prince Wei was seriously injured and slaughtered sixty to seventy thousand people, absorbing their blood essence to recover from his injuries."

"This news is now spreading rapidly in Shengjing City."

The strong man Xu Gang in front of Qin Zhentian said.

Xu Gang is the deputy commander of the Shenwu Guard, and he is a martial emperor-level strongman.

The commander and deputy commander of the Shenwu Guard are only at the martial emperor level. They will resign after breaking through to the martial emperor level, and they can be converted to worship.

The Divine Martial Guards are similar to the Jinyi Guards in Xiao Fan's previous life. To put it bluntly, they are the emperor's lackeys, and the Martial Emperor-level strongmen don't want to be.

Moreover, if the commander and deputy commander of the Divine Martial Guards are at the Martial Emperor level, they can be too broad-minded, and all parties are not satisfied with this.

"Thirteen years ago?"

Qin Zhentian pondered.

Prince Wei was indeed seriously injured that year.

That year, Prince Wei and the Black Flame Empire had a fierce conflict. Prince Wei personally took action and was injured in the fight with the Martial Emperor of the Black Flame Empire.

"What is the source of the news?"

Qin Zhentian said in a deep voice.

Xu Gang said: "Your Majesty, the source of the news has not been found out yet. It was exposed by a mysterious person, and the other party was not sure before."

"Keep checking!"

"Don't believe rumors before you know it clearly!"

Qin Zhentian said in a deep voice.

Xu Gang said respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Qin Zhentian frowned secretly. Xiao Fan said that Wei Xiuyuan was a demon. This may not be a rumor, but who spread it?

"Damn bastard, who is that?"

Many people were furious at Prince Wei's mansion.

"Investigate, investigate!"

"Who is the rumor that the prince is a demon? We must find out!"

The chief steward of Prince Wei's mansion said sternly.

"Yes!"

Many people from Prince Wei's mansion left the mansion. They investigated everywhere, and Madam Tianxiang easily caught two of them.

"Why hasn't Prince Wei come here today?"

It was noon, and Qin Guangyao, the chief judge of the Dali Temple, said in confusion.

Rumor has it that Wei Xiuyuan is a demon. According to the rules, Wei Xiuyuan has to come to the Dali Temple every day. Wei Xiuyuan came in the morning the past two days.

"Sir, there is another rumor that the Muhecheng tragedy was caused by Prince Wei. Maybe Prince Wei is angry and is investigating this matter."

Someone next to Qin Guangyao said.

Qin Guangyao frowned and said, "Prince Wei has made great contributions in resisting the invasion of the Black Flame Empire. I don't know who actually framed Prince Wei like this."

"Prince Wei is here, you can't talk nonsense and don't neglect him!"

Everyone around him responded quickly.

They didn't have the guts to neglect Prince Wei.

Time gradually reached evening.

"What's going on?"

Qin Guangyao was puzzled. Prince Wei still didn't come.

"Tang Rong, go to Prince Wei's mansion and see what Prince Wei is like now. Remember to be polite."

Qin Guangyao ordered one of his capable men.

"Yes, sir."

Tang Rong rushed to Prince Wei's mansion and soon got the news that Prince Wei did not return to the mansion last night and did not show up today.

"What's going on?"

Tang Rong returned and Qin Guangyao got the news.

"Sir, will Prince Wei flee for fear of crime?"

Tang Rong said.

Qin Guangyao glared at Tang Rong: "Don't talk nonsense, Prince Wei is a prince, how can you say this without definite evidence?"

"It's fine if the people talk about it in private, but if we talk nonsense, Prince Wei will sue His Majesty and we will be in big trouble."

Tang Rong smiled awkwardly: "Sir, I'm just talking in private in front of you, I will definitely not talk nonsense in public."

Qin Guangyao took a deep breath: "Let's see what happens tomorrow."

A night passed.

Prince Wei still didn't show up.

The news reached Qin Zhentian's ears.

"Father, will Wei Xiuyuan really flee for fear of crime?"

Qin Xuan met Qin Zhentian at noon.

Qin Zhentian pondered: "Not necessarily, there is no definite evidence that Wei Xiuyuan is a demon."

"He may be hiding on purpose to see my reaction, so that he can judge whether he has been exposed."

Qin Xuan was shocked. She said, "Father, you should be cautious. I'm thinking if he flees for fear of crime, should we be prepared?"

"He might return to his fiefdom and start a rebellion directly."

Qin Zhentian shook his head.

"He is the first to start a rebellion now. Without any definite evidence, he doesn't need to take such a risk."

Qin Xuan said, "Father, what should we do now?"

Qin Zhentian said calmly, "Don't do anything and just wait. He is a martial emperor-level strongman. It's not easy to find him after hiding."

"He is still a demon. He doesn't care about the lives of the rest of the people in Prince Wei's mansion. Even if he catches the people in Prince Wei's mansion, it's useless."

Qin Xuan nodded slightly.

Qin Zhentian said, "There may be other rumors recently. Some forces hope to make the water as muddy as possible."

"You are the prince, and you will be the emperor in the future. Don't mess up everything."

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"Your Majesty."

Huangfu Han came to Qin Zhentian and saluted respectfully.

Qin Zhentian said calmly: "No need to be polite. Huangfu, you always delegate things to others. You sent someone to pass on the secret report, saying that Madam Tianxiang is a demon. I think you should have solid evidence."

"What is the evidence?"

Huangfu Han was a little embarrassed: "Your Majesty, I... I don't have solid evidence, so I sent the secret report first."

"So your Majesty can calm down first."

Qin Zhentian frowned: "Huangfu, without solid evidence, you believe that Madam Tianxiang is a demon?"

Huangfu Han said: "Your Majesty, although there is no solid evidence, I am more than 70% sure that Madam Tianxiang is a demon."

"This is a reasonable speculation based on some things."

"For example, Madam Tianxiang has always refused to enter the palace. Because she knows that if she enters the palace, your Majesty will definitely find something unusual."

Qin Zhentian frowned secretly.

Xiao Fan said 70% sure, Huangfu Han also said 70% sure.