Chapter 119: Wow! The Heroine and the Tyrant

In the Imperial Study.

The Tyrant was receiving the Deputy Minister of Rites, Wen.

Today, Wen had come to the palace with a heavy heart, having no intention of leaving.

In the middle of winter, he had entered the palace bare-chested, carrying a bundle of thorny branches.

As soon as he entered, he knocked his forehead, causing blood to flow freely.

The blood streamed down his forehead, staining half of his face.

“Your Majesty, this old minister has come to confess his sins!”

“Minister Wen, what is the matter?”

The term ‘beloved minister’ brought tears to Wen’s eyes.

Thud.

Wen made another loud bow, causing the floor to tremble.

[Hehe, I know why Minister Wen is here.]

The Tyrant’s mind was stirred.

Then Wen spoke, “Your Majesty, I must confess something… The Third Prince… is not the child of Jiao’er.”

The Tyrant’s face darkened abruptly. “How did you know about this?”

The Tyrant glanced at the young girl sitting nearby, casually holding and eating a boiled egg.

The girl was eating too quickly, with egg yolk smeared around her mouth.

It was clear she was the one who told Wen.

“Your Majesty, what this old minister says is absolutely true.” If the Tenth Princess’s childish words were one thing, the acknowledgment from Xu’s family was a heavy blow.

He didn’t even care about how the young Tenth Princess knew this matter, whether she heard it from the palace or elsewhere; it was beyond his scope.

Since the Tenth Princess knew, it was bound to come out eventually.

The Emperor would find out sooner or later, so it was better to confess willingly.

Tampering with royal bloodlines was no joke.

“I have already asked my wife, and she also confirmed that it was her idea and that she handled the matter herself.”

【Very well, Minister Wen has reported his wife in front of the Emperor】

【Selfless, a truly clean official】

The Tyrant sighed with relief, thinking that Minister Wen must have heard the little one’s true feelings.

He had known about this matter for a while and had been investigating it in secret. Due to the busy state affairs recently, he had put it on hold.

Since Minister Wen knew about it, and to prevent the matter from escalating, it was time for him to act.

“Your Majesty, I know that confusing the royal bloodline is a grave crime, but I still have a bit of a personal request. Please show leniency towards Xu. She is… my only wife.”

Minister Wen bowed his head. “For Xu’s crimes, I am willing to bear the punishment on her behalf.”

The Tyrant’s face grew stern and his tone icy. “I really didn’t expect you to be such an emotional fool.”

“Your Majesty, my children have been disappointing, causing Your Majesty’s displeasure. These are my failures in raising them. Now, with the Wen family dwindling, I… am helpless. I can’t let my family fall apart; my elderly mother can’t bear this kind of shock.”

Minister Wen spoke with tears and emotion.

Over the years, it was all his fault for being too focused on court affairs and neglecting his children’s upbringing, leaving everything to Xu. He had been a careless father.

In reality, Xu’s dereliction of duty was not entirely her fault; he too was responsible.

“A failure to teach one’s children is the father’s fault!”

“Why are you crying like this?!” The Tyrant rubbed his forehead. “I will conduct a thorough investigation into this matter.”

Minister Wen was stunned, seeing the Emperor’s calm response. Did he already know about this?

Minister Wen felt a chill.

When did the Emperor find out, and why was there no indication?

Fortunately, he came to confess willingly; otherwise, if the Emperor had found out later and thought the Wen family was behind the matter, they would face dire consequences.

The Tyrant saw through Minister Wen’s thoughts with a single glance. He raised an eyebrow nonchalantly. “Before the truth is revealed, do not tell the Third Prince about this.”

Minister Wen nodded in fear. “I understand.”

“As for Xu…” The Tyrant’s demeanor was imposing without anger, “All investigations will be done discreetly. Each person is responsible for their own actions. Considering your relationship as husband and wife, you may defend her, but you cannot replace her in revealing the truth of the past. I need to hear from Xu herself whether the Third Prince is indeed my son, and who his biological mother is.”

Minister Wen: “I understand. I will ensure Xu reveals everything about the past.”

“Your Majesty, the Prince Han’s wife and the Red Luan Princess are here to see you,” announced Eunuch Xi.

Just as Ah Bao finished eating the whole egg, he let out a satisfied burp.

【Wow! The little heroine and her mother have arrived】

The Tyrant: ??

The heroine?

The one who is destined to destroy his Tiansheng Dynasty according to the book.

Di Zian’s body shook as he heard the word ‘heroine’ from Ah Bao’s heart.

He felt an inexplicable anxiety.

Di Hongluan and the Prince Han’s wife entered, crying and weeping.

As soon as they came in, the Prince Han’s wife fell to her knees.

Then she pulled Di Hongluan down to kneel as well.

Di Hongluan was quite proud.

The Tyrant before her, the imposing and handsome man, was indeed the Tyrant of the book.

Hmph.

Though she skimmed through the book, she had seen the Tyrant’s grim fate.

A fallen king, what’s there to be proud of?

But now, since the Tiansheng Dynasty was not yet overthrown, she had to kneel and pay respects.

Ultimately, Di Hongluan bent her knee and knelt on the ground.

“Your Majesty…” The Prince Han’s wife was about to voice her grievances.

Eunuch Xi: “Your Majesty, the Dali Temple Minister requests an audience!”

The Dali Temple Minister entered and immediately, without saying a word, fell to his knees.

【Good heavens, what has the little heroine done to enrage the Dali Temple Minister? Look at how furious he is】

【These two don’t seem to have any connection】

Minister Wen, trembling in place, was caught in a dilemma of whether to stay or leave.

Since the Emperor remained silent, he had no choice but to stay obediently.

Watching the drama unfold was a good way to ease his anxiety.

The Tyrant’s gaze remained fixed on Di Hongluan.

The heroine?

The only daughter of his younger brother, who would one day bring down his entire Tiansheng Dynasty?

It was hard to imagine that a ten-year-old would do such a thing in the future.

The Tyrant lowered his eyes, concealing the fleeting killing intent.

If he wanted to prevent future tragedies, he needed to nip any threat in the bud.

But…

This was his younger brother’s only daughter…

Years ago, he had sworn an oath before his ancestors and his father.

The killing intent gradually faded as he remembered this scene.

Everything had not yet happened.

He would not allow the Tiansheng Dynasty to fall.

He believed he could change the grim outcome.

No one’s fate or ending is predetermined.

Man can triumph over heaven!

Di Hongluan was unaware that, at that moment, she had nearly walked into the gates of death.

“What is going on?” The Tyrant composed himself.

The Dali Temple Minister, full of righteous indignation, knelt on the ground. “Please, Your Majesty, take charge. The Princess… is truly being bullied.”