Long Rui slowly said, "The case the Emperor entrusted to me, I worked tirelessly, day and night, to investigate, and finally found a clue tonight. I pursued the culprit all the way to the Imperial Palace, alarming the Emperor. I beg your pardon, Your Majesty."

The Imperial Guards and Imperial Experts, upon hearing this, felt that the War Prince was blatantly lying. It was clearly him being chased into the palace by the murderous demon, yet he claimed he was pursuing the demon. Isn’t that ridiculous?

However, upon reconsideration, they thought the War Prince might be saving face in front of the Emperor. After all, if the Emperor knew he was being chased by a killer demon, it would be quite disgraceful.

Indeed, as the War God of Moli Country, if he can’t even defeat a murderous demon, it would truly tarnish his reputation. With this in mind, everyone let it go.

Long Rui’s words suggested seeking pardon, but his expression told a different story. His eyes did not look at the Emperor but firmly stared at the Fourth Prince. He continued, "Your Majesty, this murderous demon is heinously evil. Not only has he killed many, but he also practices evil cultivation. The outbreak of insanity this time is due to him. Your Majesty, how should we deal with this person?"

The Emperor was very angry with Long Rui, but the murderous demon was more important. After all, the insanity was spreading rapidly. If it continued, Moli Country would be doomed. Thus, he furiously said, "This damnable demon, causing the death of so many of my people, truly deserves no pity. He should be executed severely."

The capital punishment in Moli Country is the most brutal, including being quartered by horses, boiling, skinning, waist chopping, and roasting, among others...

Long Rui immediately clapped approvingly, loudly saying, "The Emperor is indeed the Emperor. As long as someone breaks the law, everyone is treated equally, even a prince alike. His spirit is truly admirable. I must learn from the Emperor."

Being praised by Long Rui, the Emperor felt proud and immediately said valiantly, "Of course, I always uphold that princes breaking the law will face the same regulations as the people. Once the law is broken, even if it’s a prince, I will absolutely not let him off."

Xuexue secretly chuckled inside, thinking Long Rui was too cunning, digging a pit for the Emperor to fall into. She adjusted her expression to also praise, "The Emperor is indeed a wise ruler of Moli Country. The people are fortunate."

The Emperor glanced at Xuexue, surprised: "The Princess Consort of War Prince is here too?"

Long Rui wrapped an arm around Xuexue’s shoulder, saying, "Naturally, we act in harmony as husband and wife."

The Emperor coughed unnaturally, "Cough, cough... Beloved Minister Long and the Princess Consort are truly in love."

Long Rui: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment."

The Emperor’s face darkened. He had always wanted to separate Long Rui and Xuexue, but things didn’t go as he wished. Instead, they became ever closer.

It seemed the military power of Great General Situ would eventually fall into Long Rui’s hands. Thinking of this, the Emperor’s mood grew heavier.

"Imperial father, it’s me." The Fourth Prince shouted for help, his neck held by weapons from the Imperial Guards, unable to move, only to shout for rescue. At this moment, he couldn’t care if his practice of evil cultivation would be exposed. Being caught by the guards was a dead end anyway. Now, only the Emperor could save him. Missing this opportunity to meet, who knew when he would see the Emperor again.

The Emperor was stunned for a moment, looked around, saw no prince or princess present, and was puzzled when the Fourth Prince shouted again, "Imperial father, save me!" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

The Fourth Prince had just noticed Long Rui and Xuexue, and was startled. He clearly followed two masked men in black into the Imperial Palace. How did they suddenly turn into Long Rui and Xuexue?

In shock, the Fourth Prince realized he had been tricked.

The Imperial Experts and Guards heard the murderous demon call the Emperor imperial father and jumped in fright, looking at each other, unsure if they should lower their weapons.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor stepped forward, looking puzzled at the murderous demon held by the guards.

The figure had disheveled hair, nearly covering the whole face, revealing eyes and lips of a black-red hue, pale white and appearing terrifying.

The Emperor looked at the humanoid and ghost-like monster before him in confusion, asking, "Are...are you calling to me?"

The Fourth Prince struggled desperately, saying, "Imperial father, it’s your son. Your son is being framed."

The Emperor was extremely shocked. Why was this murderous demon calling him imperial father?