Just as Mo Liandi and Mo Litian had expected, Song Chang'an and Concubine Zhang had drunk the poisoned wine together.
However, their relationship was ultimately not concealed from Mo Yun.
Mo Yun's eyes were filled with anger. Today, she finally understood why Concubine Zhang had been so intent on seeking death!
Looking at Mo Litian in front of her, she angrily said, "You're so audacious!"
Mo Litian let out a bitter laugh. He had thought he could deceive the heavens and cross the sea, burying this matter underground forever with their deaths. But he never expected that the deaths of Song Chang'an and Concubine Zhang in the Zilan Pavilion would still arouse Mo Yun's suspicion.
"All this is my fault. It has nothing to do with Prince Guo'an or Miss Liu! I'm willing to accept whatever punishment Father bestows."
The anger in Mo Yun's heart lingered. He had doted on her for so many years, but she had actually betrayed him!
Mo Liandi calmly said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking bluntly. Now that both of them are dead, it's the best outcome. If this matter were to spread, it would surely damage Your Majesty's reputation!"
Liu Rumei knelt quietly by the side, her eyes filled with complex emotions. Indeed, as Mo Liandi had said, the departure of Concubine Zhang and Song Chang'an was the best result.
Just thinking of the miscarried child, she couldn't help but sigh softly. She hoped that in the next life, they could be together forever.
Mo Yun's face was full of malevolence. His cold eyes fell on Mo Liandi. "Are you threatening me?"
Mo Liandi remained calm and indifferently replied, "I wouldn't dare. I'm just telling the truth!"
Mo Litian quickly added, "Father, this was my idea. If this matter were to spread, it might have an impact on your reputation. That's why I came up with this plan!"
Mo Yun was extremely angry, but he also knew that if this matter were to spread, it would be as Mo Liandi had said. However, he was unwilling to let it go. That bitch!
Seeing Mo Yun like this, Mo Litian secretly let out a sigh of relief. "Father, the case has been solved. Concubine Zhang's eagerness to die was probably out of consideration for your reputation."
Mo Yun let out a cold snort. "The Crown Prince has deceived the monarch and cannot be forgiven. Without my permission, he is not allowed to leave the Eastern Palace! Prince Guo'an knew about this but didn't report it. He shall have his salary deducted for three years and is not allowed to leave his mansion for three months!"
"I obey your order, Father."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." There was a hint of mockery in Mo Liandi's eyes.
Liu Rumei frowned tightly. Although the punishments for the two were similar, Mo Litian was still his son after all. When he could come out was up to him, so he didn't suffer any real losses. But for Mo Liandi...
However, just as she was thinking this, Mo Yun's cold eyes fell on her. He coldly said, "Liu Rumei, the coroner, shall leave the capital immediately and is never allowed to enter the capital again!"
Hearing this, both Mo Litian and Mo Liandi were stunned. "Father! This has nothing to do with Miss Liu!"
There was also a coldness in Mo Liandi's eyes. "Your Majesty, this case was solved by Liu Rumei alone. It's not appropriate to expel her from the capital!"
Mo Yun's eyes were full of disdain. He looked coldly at Mo Liandi. "What's inappropriate?"
If it weren't for Tian'er, he would never have kept this woman. Since she didn't want to marry Tian'er, he would never allow her to marry Mo Liandi!
A woman like this was a scourge. Allowing her not to enter the capital was already a great blessing!
Liu Rumei also frowned tightly. If she couldn't stay in the capital, how could she complete her mission?
Mo Liandi naturally didn't want her to leave like this. He coldly said again, "This case has caused panic among the people. Miss Liu should be credited with solving it. If Your Majesty punishes her now, people may suspect that there's something else hidden in this case!"
Hearing this, Mo Litian's eyes lit up. He quickly said, "Father, Prince Guo'an is right. If people were to find out about the relationship between Concubine Zhang and Song Chang'an, where would your reputation be?"
Hearing this, Mo Yun gritted his teeth in hatred. He never expected that the one who would undermine him would be his own son!
A flash of amusement passed through Mo Liandi's eyes. He respectfully bowed to Mo Yun. "Please think twice, Your Majesty!"
Seeing this, Liu Rumei let out a sigh of relief. If she really had to leave the capital, it would be troublesome.
Mo Yun was almost so angry that he jumped up. But thinking of his reputation, he finally managed to hold back his anger and left with a flick of his sleeve.
The heavy stone in Liu Rumei's heart finally fell. She gave them a charming smile. "Thank you."
Mo Litian's gentle face was filled with a soft smile. "Miss Liu, there's no need to thank me. It's actually this prince who should thank you for solving this case!"
However, there was a hint of contemplation in Mo Liandi's eyes. He looked at Liu Rumei with a puzzled expression. Was it really as she had said, that she came to the capital to help him?
Was her reluctance to leave the capital because of him or because of her mission?
Thinking of this, a hint of helplessness flashed through Mo Liandi's eyes. Forget it. As long as she was still in the capital and in front of him, anything was possible!
Finally leaving the palace, Liu Rumei let out a long breath. She really wasn't used to the environment in the palace.
She wondered how Concubine Zhang had managed to do it!
Thinking of that extremely beautiful woman, Liu Rumei felt more at ease. Once a woman entered the palace, it was like falling into a bottomless abyss. Unless she died, she couldn't leave.
Now, this bird locked in a golden cage could finally fly freely.
Seeing this, a smile curled up on Mo Liandi's lips. He stepped forward gently, grabbed her hand, and softly said, "Liu Liu, come back with this prince?"
The unexpected touch made Liu Rumei's heart skip a beat. She instinctively withdrew her hand and pursed her red lips. "No need. I didn't go back today. Heng Niang must be worried. I'm sorry to have involved the prince in this matter. Please forgive me."
Seeing Liu Rumei like this, Mo Liandi couldn't help but frown. Although he didn't take Mo Yun's words to heart, he still had to do the surface work. For the next three months, he might not be able to appear by her side at will. She always insisted on going her own way and putting herself in danger. How could he feel at ease?
However, looking at the stubbornness on her face, he could only sigh. "This prince will take you to the inn."
Heng Niang and A Nan were good at martial arts. Although he didn't understand why they had appeared in the capital and why they had befriended Liu Liu, for now, having them by her side was an extra layer of protection.
Liu Rumei couldn't refuse, so she could only nod.
When they returned to the inn, Liu Rumei suddenly noticed that the inn was empty. She couldn't help but frown. "Heng Niang?"
There was also a hint of coldness in Mo Liandi's eyes. He made a gesture to the darkness, and Ye Zhe, whom they hadn't seen for a few days, appeared in their sight. "Go and check!"
A moment later, Ye Zhe flashed back and frowned. "They're not here. They should have left not long ago!"