readytorunbook Chapter 301 Arresting people
Chapter 301 Arresting people
Chapter 301 Arresting People
Su Yinyin's gaze swept across the chaotic battlefield like a sharp blade. Seeing that Zhou Yuan had no obvious injuries, her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally calmed down a little.
She slowly turned her head, her eyes as cold as a thousand-year-old frost, and looked directly at Princess Siran and the Empress's sister.
His tone was laced with undisguised contempt and authority: "You think you can escape punishment just because someone tries to break you out of prison? That's wishful thinking, a pipe dream!"
The Empress's sister's eyes were bloodshot, as if they were about to spit fire.
She gritted her teeth and said, word by word, "Su Yinyin, don't be too happy! Our people are everywhere. Do you think the Great Yan Kingdom and the Great Xia Kingdom will let this go so easily?"
"You killed my eldest sister and Murong Yu. We will settle this blood debt with you sooner or later!"
The voice was filled with resentment, as if every word carried a bone-chilling hatred.
Su Yinyin snorted coldly, a sound like a gust of wind in the dead of winter, instantly dispelling the other party's threat.
"You have secretly plotted to overthrow the Great Zhou Kingdom, committing such heinous crimes, and yet you still dare to try to shift the blame? It's utterly absurd!"
"Furthermore, you can kill my family, but I can't avenge them?"
After saying that, she turned to look at Zhou Yuan, her eyes filled with determination and understanding: "Zhou Yuan, give them the Truth Pill first, and see how many unspeakable secrets are hidden behind this."
Zhou Yuan nodded solemnly and gestured again to the guards behind him.
The guards skillfully fed the truth pills to the two of them.
Before long, under the influence of the drug, their eyes gradually became hazy.
The once clear consciousness began to slip out of control, as if the soul had been ripped away, leaving only an empty shell waiting to be questioned.
Zhou Yuan spoke first, his voice deep yet authoritative, asking the Empress's sister of the Great Yan: "Who exactly is the mastermind behind you?"
The woman's eyes were vacant, and like a puppet, she mechanically replied, "Yes...it's our father..."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan frowned deeply…!
Su Yinyin pressed on, asking, "Who exactly is your father? Is he still alive? Where is he? Besides those already exposed, how many other accomplices do you have within the Great Zhou Kingdom?"
The woman spoke slowly, as if in a dream: "Besides those that have already been exposed... there is also... there is also the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites."
He kept relaying messages to us and arranging various matters...
As for my father, I don't know, I really don't know..." Her voice grew softer and softer, as if she was using up all her strength to say each word.
Zhou Yuan then turned his gaze to Princess Siran and asked seriously, "What else do you know about this conspiracy? Tell me everything!"
Princess Siran's eyes were vacant, her face deathly pale. She stammered, "I... I only know that the Empress made me marry the Regent, and then cooperate with the fake Regent to take over the Great Zhou Kingdom from within..."
Upon hearing this, Su Yinyin and Zhou Yuan's expressions instantly became extremely solemn.
At the same time, countless questions arose in their minds: Who exactly was their father?
Based on their ages, their father should be an old man in his seventies or eighties.
But the Imperial Noble Consort's father had already passed away. What kind of complicated relationship was hidden in this?
Su Yinyin made a quick decision and immediately said to Zhou Yuan, "Zhou Yuan, this matter is extremely urgent and must be reported to His Majesty immediately."
At the same time, the Vice Minister of Rites must be arrested as soon as possible; he must not be allowed to escape, otherwise the consequences will be dire!
Zhou Yuan nodded firmly, "I will arrange for people to handle it immediately. You should return to the palace first and report the situation to His Majesty in detail. I will take good care of the aftermath here."
Knowing the urgency of the situation and that no time could be wasted, Su Yinyin turned and hurried away from the prison, heading towards the palace. Her hurried steps stirred up a gentle breeze.
Inside the imperial study, Su Yinyin reported the information she had gleaned from the two men to the emperor and empress dowager in detail.
Upon hearing this, the emperor's face darkened like the clouds before a storm, a terrifying sight. He roared, "These treacherous officials are utterly audacious!"
"How dare they so brazenly attempt to overthrow my empire! I will wipe them out completely, leaving no one alive, and I will show no leniency towards evil!"
The Empress Dowager was also furious, her whole body trembling slightly with anger. "This is too much! For their own shameful selfish interests, they have actually done such a treasonous thing, attempting to overthrow the Great Zhou Kingdom."
"Your Majesty, these people must be severely punished as a warning to others, so that the whole world knows that anyone who dares to offend our Great Zhou Kingdom, no matter how far away, will be punished!"
The emperor took a deep breath, trying to suppress the raging anger in his heart, and slowly said, "Su Yinyin, you and the Regent handled this very well."
Now that it has been confirmed that the Vice Minister of Rites is their accomplice, we must not allow him to have a chance to escape.
However, the identity of their father remains a mystery, and it seems that a long-term plan and gradual investigation are needed.
Su Yinyin frowned slightly, lost in thought, and after a moment said, "Your Majesty, although we do not yet know who their father is."
But one thing is certain: this person must be of noble status, hold a high position of power, and have been hiding in the shadows for many years without being detected.
While we are fully investigating their identity, we must also strengthen security measures in the palace and throughout the capital, in case they have other, more covert plans to catch us off guard.
The Emperor nodded, indicating his full agreement with Su Yinyin's suggestion. "You're right. I will immediately issue an edict to strengthen the defenses of the capital, and to conduct thorough checks at all city gates and key roads, leaving no suspicious person unchecked."
At the same time, he ordered his secret guards to closely monitor the actions of the court officials, and to report any unusual activity immediately without fail.
Su Yinyin suddenly remembered what the First Prince had said to her on the way, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly, revealing a confident smile, "Your Majesty, good news will surely come tomorrow."
Seeing Su Yinyin's calm and composed smile, the Emperor had already guessed what was going on. He said, "Su Yinyin, you and the Regent have made great contributions to the Great Zhou Kingdom this time. Once this matter is completely resolved, I will reward you handsomely."
The most urgent task now is to quickly uncover the full picture of the forces behind them, and expose all the conspiracies hidden in the shadows to the world.
Su Yinyin bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty flatters me. This is all within Yinyin's and the Regent's duty."
Yinyin will work wholeheartedly with the Regent, giving her all, and will not fail His Majesty's trust.
After taking her leave from the Imperial Study, Su Yinyin did not linger for a moment and immediately returned to the Su Residence.
She knew that the situation was complex and volatile, and every link was like a part in a precision machine, crucial and that the slightest carelessness could lead to complete failure and all efforts being wasted.