I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 597

Chapter 597: Chapter 229 Chen Mo: The Three-Surnamed Servant Like Me Has Plenty of People Above!_2

Why have we suddenly come to the Golden Throne Hall?

The Empress and Eunuch Jin exchanged a glance, with a hint of gravity in their expressions.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

The ministers reacted and promptly knelt in greeting.

The Crown Prince walked with steady steps, passing through the ministers, stopping before a majestic and extraordinary elder, bowing respectfully, "Grandmaster."

The elder’s voice was somewhat hoarse and piercing, "Your Highness is here to listen to the administration today, no need to adhere to the teacher-disciple etiquette."

"Very well."

The Crown Prince nodded, turning and ascending the Nine Golden Steps.

"Your son greets the Empress."

Upon reaching the high platform, the Crown Prince first bowed towards the bamboo curtain, then climbed onto the regency seat below the dragon throne.

The chair, carved with a four-clawed golden dragon, was so wide that even with his legs stretched straight, he only reached the edge; his head barely reached halfway up the backrest, further exaggerated by the wide ceremonial robe, making him appear somewhat comically awkward.

The ministers lowered their heads, as if statues, remaining motionless.

"You may all rise." The Crown Prince spoke.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

The group then scrambled to their feet.

The Crown Prince spoke in a childish voice, "Father Emperor is unwell, temporarily entrusting the affairs of the regency to myself. During my tender years, my understanding is yet unformed, thus I shall carefully abide by the Empress’s teachings and the advice of my beloved ministers..."

At this point, his tone slightly paused, his expression showing slight panic.

Oh no, he couldn’t quite recall the words beyond this...

At this moment, the Empress spoke up, "Though the Crown Prince is young, he is intelligent and studious. In time, he will surely assume the great responsibility of governing the realm."

"Thank you, Empress."

With the Empress’s rescue, the Crown Prince breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a bit more relaxed.

He looked at the ministers and said, "Just before I entered, I heard some noise in the hall, presumably discussing official matters, yes? Please continue, I would also like to hear it."

Xu Lin glanced around, a subtle understanding dawning in his heart.

For so many years, the Crown Prince had never appeared publicly, but now suddenly attending court at this time, his purpose is evident!

It must be for the Heir of Prince Yu!

"It seems the matter at the Imperial Music Bureau has already reached the emperor’s ears, and knowing the Empress would favor Chen Mo, thus the Crown Prince is made to appear... On one hand to punish Chen Mo, and on the other to caution the Empress!"

"After all, the Great Yuan still bears the surname Chu!"

Xu Lin, firm in his guess, stepped forward and loudly declared, "To report to His Highness, the Sky Scale Guard’s Deputy Thousand Households, Chen Mo, under the guise of carrying out an investigation, openly aimed sword and blade at the Heir of Prince Yu! Such open acts of harm against the imperial family are indeed unforgivable!"

"I plead with His Highness to uphold justice and rectify the court’s rule!"

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The Crown Prince was somewhat stunned upon hearing these words.

"You’re saying Chen Mo beat Chu Heng?"

Although Chu Heng was much older, by generation alone, he should be considered his cousin.

"Indeed!" Xu Lin replied, clasping his hands. "Such reckless behavior demands strict and severe punishment, serving as a warning to others!"

The Crown Prince turned to look at the Empress, "Mother, what do you think should be done about this?"

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