PFC Chapter 291 Su Yinhan's Fear of the True Pill
Chapter 291 Su Yinhan's Fear of the True Pill
Chapter 291 Su Yinhan Fears the Truth Pill
The emperor's brows furrowed tightly, as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on his heart. He looked coldly at Murong Yu and Su Yinhan, his mind a jumble of thoughts as he nervously weighed the pros and cons.
Both the Great Yan Kingdom and the Great Xia Kingdom are powerful forces that should not be underestimated. If their princesses are dealt with rashly, it will inevitably provoke strong dissatisfaction from both countries, which could very likely lead to a diplomatic crisis and trigger unpredictable conflicts.
However, these two princesses actually plotted such a vicious conspiracy right under his nose, which is a heinous crime that cannot be easily forgiven.
Just as the emperor was caught in a dilemma, the regent stepped forward with a firm expression and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan have committed such heinous crimes on such a solemn occasion as the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet."
If we let this go so easily, it will be difficult to convince the public and will greatly damage the prestige of our Great Zhou Kingdom.
Moreover, there may be an even greater crisis hidden behind their series of conspiracies. If they are not thoroughly investigated, they will be like a time bomb, inevitably becoming endless trouble in the future.
After the Regent finished speaking, he glanced at Su Yinyin.
The Empress Dowager nodded slightly, her eyes filled with anger and determination, and said, "Your Majesty, the Regent is right. My birthday banquet should have been a joyous and peaceful occasion, but they have turned it into a stage for intrigue and scheming. I find it hard to swallow this insult."
If such audacious individuals are not severely punished, many more will likely dare to act recklessly in the Great Zhou Imperial Palace, showing no regard for the Great Zhou Kingdom.
After pondering for a long time, the emperor's gaze fell on Murong Yu and Su Yinhan again, and he slowly said, "Murong Yu, Su Yinhan, for the sake of your two countries, I will not directly punish Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan for the time being."
However, this matter must not be left unresolved. I will immediately dispatch envoys to your two countries to inform your emperors of the whole story. As for how to handle it, that will be decided by your emperors.
During this period, Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan are not allowed to leave the Great Zhou Kingdom. I will send people to keep a close watch on them to ensure their safety.
Although Murong Yu and Su Yinhan were filled with dissatisfaction, they dared not openly disobey the emperor's decree. They could only bow and respectfully reply, "Your Majesty is wise, we obey your decree."
Su Yinyin looked coldly at Princess Siran and Princess Yinhan and said, "Your Majesty, since Princess Siran is a princess of the Great Yan Kingdom, it is inappropriate for Yinyin to say anything more. Everything is up to Your Majesty to decide."
But this Princess Yinhan is clearly Su Yinhan, my former beloved younger sister. I beg Your Majesty's permission to hand Su Yinhan over to Yinyin for disposal.
Princess Siran lowered her head, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes, but at this moment she could only obediently listen and dared not do anything rash.
Princess Yinhan became agitated upon hearing Su Yinyin's words.
She never expected that Su Yinyin would be so fixated on the fact that she was Su Yinhan.
Princess Yinhan quickly denied it, saying, "Princess Protector of the Nation, to conclude that I am Su Yinhan of your Great Zhou Kingdom based solely on Consort Li's one-sided words is far too frivolous. This is simply a baseless slander!"
At this moment, Su Yinhan somewhat regretted coming to the Great Zhou Kingdom.
She had originally come to show off her status. But when she heard the name Su Yinyin...
The hatred within her was unleashed, and she felt she had to kill Su Yinyin to calm her conscience.
If only I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have done it in the first place. This saying is so apt for the current situation.
Looking at the agitated Princess Yinhan, Su Yinyin smiled coldly and said, "Su Yinhan, do you think that by changing your identity and wearing a veil, I won't recognize you?"
Li Cairen has already confessed, so what are you trying to say?
You think you can escape your due punishment by hiding behind your status as a princess? That's wishful thinking!
As she spoke, Su Yinyin stepped forward, her eyes sharp as a hawk, and continued, "Do you think that by changing your identity, you can erase the shameful and sordid things you did in the Yongyi Marquis's mansion?"
You have tried to kill me time and time again, and you have never stopped your scheming and plotting.
Now you've actually colluded with Princess Siran, attempting to stir up trouble at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet and curse her! Do you know what an unforgivable crime this is?
Although Princess Yinhan was in a state of panic, she still tried to remain calm and retorted loudly, "Princess Protector of the Nation, don't make false accusations!"
This princess is a princess of the Great Xia Kingdom, how could I be that nonsensical Su Yinhan you speak of?
You're just using this as an excuse to settle personal scores. Don't you dare slander me, the princess, here!
The emperor looked at Su Yinyin and Princess Yinhan, and pondered to himself.
Su Yinyin's words were all reasonable, and the confession of Consort Li after taking the Truth Pill was enough to prove that Princess Yinhan was inextricably linked to this matter and could not escape responsibility.
However, Princess Yinhan is currently in charge of the title of Princess of the Great Xia Kingdom. If she is not handled properly, it could easily trigger a dispute between the two countries and put the Great Zhou Kingdom in a diplomatic predicament.
At this moment, the Empress Dowager slowly spoke: "Yinyin, since you are so certain that she is Su Yinhan, do you have any other conclusive evidence?"
If the evidence is conclusive, even if she now holds the title of princess, I will not tolerate it and will make her pay a heavy price for her actions.
Su Yinyin bowed slightly and respectfully said to the Empress Dowager, "Empress Dowager, this is simple. As long as she takes the Truth Pill, the truth will naturally come to light."
Upon hearing this, Princess Yinhan's face turned deathly pale. She instinctively covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes filled with fear.
She never expected that Su Yinyin would be so persistent, determined to reveal her identity.
Seeing this, Su Yinyin pressed her advantage, saying, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, if she is not Su Yinhan, why is she so afraid of taking the Truth Pill?"
Doesn't her overreaction prove her guilty conscience?
The emperor's face darkened, and he sternly said, "Princess Yinhan, if you are truly innocent, then take this Truth Pill to prove your innocence."
If you dare to obstruct me again, I will not let you off easily, and I will make you taste the consequences of deceiving the emperor!
Princess Yinhan was filled with utter despair; she knew that she was probably doomed today.
But she still held onto a sliver of hope, thinking that perhaps she could buy time and wait for rescue.
So she gritted her teeth and forced herself to remain calm, saying, "Your Majesty, whether I am Su Yinhan or not, the Emperor of Great Xia can attest to it. You may go and write a letter to find out the truth."
Is it not unfair to so hastily administer this so-called Truth-Telling Pill to this princess?"
Su Yinyin sneered, "Even now, you're still trying to deny it. If you don't cooperate, don't blame me for personally taking action and forcibly feeding you the pill. At that point, you won't have a choice."