Chapter 1173

"Do you know? The emperor sent down an imperial edict early in the morning, sending King Ding Yuan to prison! "

"What? Is this news true? "

"How is that possible? King Ding Yuan is the emperor's blood related nephew! "

"It's completely true! I heard from the guards in the palace that King Ding Yuan had sent someone to steal an important item from the emperor, angering the emperor. So he reported this to the Empress Dowager and punished King Ding Yuan. "

"King Ding Yuan would steal the emperor's item? What item could be so important? "

"How would we servants know? It must be an important item."

In the corner of the window, several maids cleaning the courtyard were chattering, discussing the large matter that had happened in the palace.

They never would have thought that their whispers would be heard by Chen Ning, not missing a single word.

She stood in front of the window with her hand on the window frame, but she did not open it. It was like her acupuncture point had been poked, completely stunned.

The maids discussed in a low voice for a while before dispersing and cleaning the courtyard.

Chen Ning stood in a daze in front of the window for a long time until there was a soft knocking sound coming from the door.

"Young miss, are you awake?" It was Xiao Ru's voice.

It was like she did not hear anything as she stood in front of the window. The voices of the maids echoed in her ears.

Chu Shao Yang had been punished by Mo Chuan and thrown into prison?

And it was in the name of stealing?

But the mastermind behind the blueprint was not Chu Shao Yang at all!

Chen Ning was a hundred percent sure that this matter had nothing to do with Chu Shao Yang. She had wanted to tell Mo Chuan her thoughts several times last night, but Mo Chuan had interrupted her and changed the topic.

Could it be that Mo Chuan did not want to hear it at all? Or did he already think that Chu Shao Yang was the mastermind?

She knit her brows and thought about it.

This answer, only Mo Chuan could give her.

But Mo Chuan had disappeared early in the morning. Was he purposely avoiding her, not wanting to hear her true answer?

"Young miss, you're awake? This servant thought you were sleeping, so I didn't dare disturb you. "

The door was silently pushed open and Xiao Ru quietly walked in with her toiletries. Seeing Chen Ning standing in front of the window, she let out a sigh of relief and revealed a pure smile on her face.

It was like a ray of sunlight, dispelling the haze in Chen Ning's heart.

Chen Ning walked over with a smile and rubbed her hair. She thought that if she was as pure as Xiao Ru, perhaps she would be a lot happier.

"Xiao Ru, go and find out where the Minister of War Li Zhixing is being held."

After washing up, Chen Ning decided to continue investigating the truth of the matter.

She had already met two of the three suspects. She had to meet the last one to confirm her judgment.

The news that Xiao Ru had brought back shocked her.

When Mo Chuan gave the order to lock Li Zhixing up in the Heavenly Prison, he had already restored Li Zhixing's freedom and allowed him to return to his palace.

It seemed like Mo Chuan had already made his decision. He believed that the person who stole the blueprints was Chu Shao Yang and no longer suspected Li Zhixing.

She looked up at the sky outside. Mo Chuan should have finished his morning court session at this time. He did not return to the Guan Yu Palace, so he should be in the royal study.

She looked up at the sky outside. Mo Chuan should have finished morning court at this time. He didn't return to the Guan Osprey Palace, so he must be in the royal study dealing with matters.