Chapter 245

A Chaotic Mess

Gao Caiyong was the Grand Eunuch of the Inner Palace and also the most trusted confidant of Emperor Shuncheng. Therefore, his words were clearly the most critical.

When the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng's, voice fell, the people present were slightly stunned. Looking around, they indeed did not see Gao Caiyong's figure!

Seeing this, Yin Yanheng's expression sank, and he fixed his gaze on Empress Duan. Facing the suspicious gazes of the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, and the other royals, Empress Duan bit her lip slightly and waved her hand behind her. Then, two guards walked out from behind Empress Duan, bringing a person out, one on each side.

Looking closely, it was indeed Gao Caiyong!

At this moment, Gao Caiyong was being held by the two guards, his head lowered, not knowing what he was thinking. Seeing this, Nie Jinxuan frowned and exchanged a knowing look with Yin Fengzhan. Seeing Gao Caiyong being held, the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, became displeased.

"Empress, what are you doing? Why have you privately detained Gao Caiyong?"

"What is the Fifth Imperial Uncle saying?! The reason I did this is for the sake of the big picture!"

As if she had already anticipated that Yin Yanheng would ask this, Empress Duan raised her brows without thinking and said directly:

"After all, the Emperor's passing was sudden, and he is the Emperor's confidant as well as the most critical witness. Naturally, I cannot let him fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives! Even he himself is full of suspicious points, so I naturally have to be cautious!"

"What does the Empress mean by this? Could it be that he..."

Hearing Empress Duan's words, the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, frowned and turned to look at Gao Caiyong. But Gao Caiyong kept his head lowered, not defending himself with a single word. At the same time that the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, looked at Gao Caiyong, Empress Duan also turned to look at him, the corners of her lips twitching.

"Fifth Imperial Uncle has misunderstood; I did not say that! I only said he is a suspect; after all, he is the person closest to the Emperor... However, as far as I know, last night, besides Eunuch Gao, there was someone else who saw the Emperor..."

Speaking to this point, Empress Duan paused slightly, then raised her eyes to look at Yin Fengzhan.

"Am I right, Prince Chen!"

As Empress Duan's voice fell, the people present were shocked again, and they turned to look at Yin Fengzhan...

For a moment, Yin Fengzhan became the focus of everyone's attention! It was only at this moment that Nie Jinxuan suddenly realized what Empress Duan was planning!

It seemed that every word and action of hers and Yin Fengzhan's had long been under the other party's surveillance! Empress Duan had even intended to point the finger directly at Yin Fengzhan, thereby taking the opportunity to pin this blame on him! The only thing Nie Jinxuan couldn't understand now was why Gao Caiyong remained silent!

After all, in Nie Jinxuan's view, Gao Caiyong could be said to be loyal to Emperor Shuncheng. This kind of loyalty could not be feigned; it was reflected in every look and action in daily life! If that was the case, why was Gao Caiyong silent, neither defending himself nor saying a word while watching Empress Duan frame Yin Fengzhan?!

Could it be that there was a secret here that no one knew about? Or was Gao Caiyong a master of schemes, and she had misjudged him?!

Nie Jinxuan was puzzled. At this time, Yin Fengzhan, who had been named by Empress Duan, looked at her directly and said coldly:

"Where is the Emperor?"

Without explaining to Empress Duan or anyone else, Yin Fengzhan only wanted to see Emperor Shuncheng. Hearing this, the Prince of Qin, Yin Fenglian, also had a cold look in his eyes and echoed:

"Right! Now that the Emperor has suddenly passed away, we still don't know what happened. What reason does the Empress have to accuse the Fourth Imperial Brother of being the murderer?! Could it be that after the Emperor met with misfortune, you, Empress, are only thinking about how to get rid of the Fourth Imperial Brother, while disregarding the Emperor?!"

"Right! That's the logic! Let us see the Emperor!"

"Yes, Empress! At least let us take one look at the Emperor; other matters can be discussed later!"

Following the Prince of Qin, Yin Fenglian, the Prince of Gong, Yin Fengxuan, and the Prince of Rui, Yin Fengxiang, all expressed their opinions. Just as the Prince of Gong, Yin Fengxuan, finished speaking, the Seventh Prince, Yin Fengyang, who had been standing at the back without saying a word, said timidly:

"I want to see the Emperor..."

Yin Fengyang was the youngest among Emperor Shuncheng's princes, only eight years old this year! Because Yin Fengyang was young and his mother, Consort Liu, did not have a high status, he usually did not attract much attention. But at this moment, hearing everyone arguing, the Seventh Prince, Yin Fengyang's, words made everyone's heart stir. The Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, immediately had red eyes, stepped forward to the Seventh Prince, Yin Fengyang, who was huddled beside his mother, Consort Liu, and picked him up.

"Let's go! Imperial Uncle will take you to see the Emperor! Let's see who dares to stop us!"

As he spoke, the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, turned to look at Empress Duan, then carried the Seventh Prince, Yin Fengyang, and the group of princes led by Yin Fengzhan, walking directly toward the bedchamber!

Seeing this, Empress Duan knew she couldn't stop them, so she pursed her red lips and stepped aside.

Just like that, led by the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, the crowd opened the door and walked in. Then, the moment they stepped toward the dragon bed, they couldn't help but stop in their tracks!

At this time, following everyone's gaze, they saw Emperor Shuncheng lying quietly on the dragon bed not far away!

His face was somewhat pale, his expression serene; he was in a single garment, as if he were in a deep sleep!

Seeing this, everyone present was stunned. At this time, the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, who was standing at the front, couldn't help but put down the Seventh Prince, Yin Fengyang, whom he was holding, and stepped forward two steps, coming to the dragon bed.

"Third, Third Imperial Brother..."

His eyes red again, the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, even had a trembling voice. At this time, Noble Consort Zhang and the other concubines who followed in couldn't help but cry.

"Emperor... wuwu..."

For a time, the entire bedchamber was filled with crying. A sorrowful atmosphere suddenly permeated the room. At this time, Nie Jinxuan, standing to the side, couldn't help but turn to look at Yin Fengzhan...

Yin Fengzhan, however, still had a cold expression. His handsome face was calm, making it impossible to see any joy or anger!

Even so, Nie Jinxuan could still vaguely feel an indescribable sorrow coming from him. Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but frown in worry, then quietly took his large hand, which was tightly clenched into a fist inside his sleeve.

Instantly feeling the warmth from her hand, Yin Fengzhan's thin lips twitched, but he then walked forward, came directly to the dragon bed, and reached out to touch Emperor Shuncheng's face.

Yin Fengzhan's movements were swift and gentle. But just then, before Yin Fengzhan could touch Emperor Shuncheng, Crown Prince Yin Fenghan rushed up and blocked Yin Fengzhan's path with a sway of his body.

"Fourth Imperial Brother, what are you doing?"

Yin Fenghan's expression was cold, and even his usual fake smile had disappeared without a trace. But at this moment, just as Yin Fenghan finished speaking, Yin Fengzhan didn't even look at him, but raised his hand and struck with his palm. Instantly, Yin Fenghan was shaken, and his body flew out uncontrollably...

*Thump—* *Clang—*

Then, a series of sounds followed. Crown Prince Yin Fenghan had crashed into a screen not far away and fell to the ground in a sorry state!

The scene before them shocked everyone. But Yin Fengzhan kept his eyes fixed on Emperor Shuncheng lying on the dragon bed and reached out to touch his face.

Yin Fengzhan's movements were swift and gentle. It was only then that everyone snapped out of it, and the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, was the first to stand out.

"Prince Chen, what are you doing?"

Openly attacking Crown Prince Yin Fenghan, the Fifth Imperial Uncle, Yin Yanheng, was somewhat dissatisfied with Yin Fengzhan's behavior, and touching Emperor Shuncheng's corpse made people feel even more displeased.

At this time, seeing the Crown Prince beaten, the Prince of Yun, Yin Fengjin, and Empress Duan were also shocked. They hurriedly stepped forward to help Crown Prince Yin Fenghan up and then looked at Yin Fengzhan angrily, shouting:

"Prince Chen, what exactly are you trying to do? In front of so many royal elders, you dare to beat the Crown Prince—you are too lawless!"

"Yin Fengzhan, you, you..."

Yin Fengjin was furious and, before he could finish speaking, lunged at Yin Fengzhan. But he was blocked by the Prince of Qin, Yin Fenglian.

"Yin Fenglian, what are you doing? Are you in the same gang as him? Get out of my way!"

"Third Imperial Brother, stop making a scene!"

"What? I'm making a scene?! Get out of my way!"

As he spoke, Yin Fengjin pushed Yin Fenglian. For a time, the large bedchamber was in a chaotic mess!

The situation before them was truly chilling. But just then, Yin Fengzhan, who had remained expressionless, suddenly pursed his lips and roared:

"Everyone shut up!"

That roar, carrying internal energy, instantly made everyone's eardrums ache, and the entire palace even shook slightly!

Everyone was stunned and obediently shut their mouths, making no more sound. At this time, Yin Fengzhan, standing before the dragon bed, turned to look at the people around him and finally fixed his gaze on Nie Jinxuan.

"Perform an autopsy!"

Yin Fengzhan said in a low voice. Hearing this, and meeting his cold and deep eyes, Nie Jinxuan nodded and stepped forward...

But just then, the moment Nie Jinxuan reached the dragon bed and reached out to touch Emperor Shuncheng, Empress Duan, standing behind, narrowed her eyes and said loudly:

"Stop!"

As she spoke, Empress Duan walked directly to Nie Jinxuan's side and looked at Yin Fengzhan.

"How can she touch the Emperor's dragon body?! You can perform an autopsy, but it absolutely cannot be Nie Jinxuan!"

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