Xiao Jialan was a little surprised, how could it be like this? Although Mu Zongping was instructed by Yuan Hao, without definite evidence, Yuan Hao could not be convicted and nothing could be done to him.
But Yuan Chen deposed Yuan Hao, his brother, was a big deal. Once it was made public, it would definitely lead to the impeachment of the courtiers, so this matter must not be spread.
Xiao Jialan warned: "You can't be so impulsive in the future. A little impatience will ruin your big plans."
Yuan Chen was almost going crazy at the time, how could he care so much?
But in order not to worry Jialan, he had no choice but to agree obediently: "Okay, I will listen to you. Let's go and avenge you first."
He hugged Xiao Jialan and got on the horse, and then left here with the others.
After returning to Xinglong Temple, Xiao Jialan discovered that Yuan Chen had already taken control of the place.
And Mu Zongping was beaten so hard that he was covered in injuries. He was lying on the ground and he didn't know whether he was dead or alive.
Yuan Chen walked over, ordered someone to bring a bucket of water, and then poured it on Mu Zongping.
The water in the well was cold, and now it was winter again. Mu Zongping woke up with a shiver. When he saw Yuan Chen in front of him, his face changed with fright, and he struggled to get up and said: "Your Highness, spare your life, I know I was wrong!
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Yuan Chen narrowed his eyes and said, "What benefits did Yuan Hao promise you?"
Mu Zongping regretted that he rushed back after hearing the news that his eldest brother had committed murder and was imprisoned. However, the result was that the people were in chaos and accused Zhao Jie one after another, and his eldest brother was likely to be acquitted.
Although his surname is Mu, he is just a commoner. As long as his eldest brother is around, he will never have a chance to turn around.
Therefore, when Prince Ping found him and wanted to cooperate with him, he agreed without much thought.
The Mu family has always been close to the prince, and it was impossible to persuade the Mu family to join Prince Ping, so Prince Ping took the idea of his sister Mu Xuechu and wanted to use Mu Xuechu to threaten the Mu family into submission.
And he only needed to trick Mu Xuechu out of the Duke's Mansion, but he didn't expect that the young lady from the Duke's Mansion, Ye Jialan, would come with him.
When Mu Zongping saw Xiao Jialan and the prince standing together and having a close relationship, he knew what the hell he had gotten into?
He trembled and said, "It was Prince Ping who threatened me to do this. Your Highness, I was forced to do so."
"oh?"
Yuan Chen narrowed his eyes and said, "Then tell me how Prince Ping threatened you?"
Mu Zongping panicked and stammered at a loss for words. He said: "It was King Ping who found me and asked me to kidnap Xuechu. He wanted to use this to get the Mu family to support him. He said that as long as he gets the position of crown prince, he will
Promote me and let me get rid of my status as a concubine. Your Highness, I know my mistake. Please spare my life."
Yuan Chen snorted coldly and said, "You are truly a man who dares to say and do something."
He glanced at Mu Zongping and said, "I'll give you a chance to make a difference, but you have to take advantage of it."
With that, he said to his guards: "Take the person back and keep him under strict supervision."
The guards dragged Mu Zongping and left Xinglong Temple.
Xiao Jialan reached out and pulled Yuan Chen's sleeve, then pointed at a monk in the crowd and said, "That's the monk who took us to the backyard room."
When Yuan Chen heard this, his face turned pale and he looked at the monk. Seeing this, the man's legs softened and he knelt on the ground and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me. Mr. Mu ordered me to do this."
Yuan Chen said: "How dare a monk do such a thing to deceive and harm others? I am afraid that there is still a lot of filth hidden in this Xinglong Temple!"
He said: "From now on, Xinglong Temple will be closed down and I will check all of them to see if they have done anything harmful to others in their daily lives."
"yes!"
The guard responded and immediately reported it to Dali Temple and sent someone to check it.
Yuan Chen took Xiao Jialan back to the Duke's Mansion. Seeing that she came back safe and sound, Xin Ru breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It really scared me to death."