An Eight-year-old Princess

Chapter 172 Who Is The Assassin (Part Two)

Yun Shang stood quietly. She knew that many people were watching her and had their own judgments.

Yun Shang's eyes ran across the room. She saw that the Li Clan was surprised. Wen Ruyu looked

blankly at Yun Shang, but Prince Jing was smiling.

Yun Shang turned back and saw that Emperor Ning was thoughtful. She smiled and walked to Emperor

Ning, "Father, do you blame me for being too reckless? I am angry. Some people are clearly dogs, but

they have run wild on the grassland for some time and have never been told that they are dogs from

childhood, so they think they are wolves."

Emperor Ning smiled. Although he was amazed at what Yun Shang said, he was somewhat happy. His

daughter wasn't weak, and no one could bully her. Moreover, she defended him, which made him

happy.

"What you said is right."

Yun Shang turned her head, pretending that she didn't see the man's furious and murderous look. She

looked at the two men kneeling on the floor and frowned. "Well, I seem to have met the assassin in

black before. But I just can't remember where."

Prince Jing laughed. "You have indeed met him. We met him when we had an outing on the third of © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

March this year. He is Wen Qingzhu."

Yun Shang was now enlightened. "Oh yes! I remember that. He is indeed Wen Qingzhu. He came with

Wen Ruyu that day… But why did he hurt the Prince?"

Yun Shang looked at Wen Ruyu as if absorbed in thought. Lord Zheng had brought the chairs. Wen

Ruyu was about to sit down when she heard Yun Shang mention her. Stunned, she looked

incredulously at the two men kneeling on the floor. She thought that they were familiar, but she didn't

think much about their identity as they were the assassins who had stabbed Cangjue Qingsu.

Wen Ruyu was surprised. She quickly went up to the two men in shock and disbelief. Even though she

now knew who they were, she couldn't help but shout out, "Father, brother..." She was totally

astonished.

Wen Qingzhu looked broken-down. His clothes were messy. His bun was loose. His face had paled,

and his hands were trembling. As Wen Ruyu called out to him, he raised his head to look at Wen Ruyu

before lowering his head again.

Wen Yunqing straightened his back. But his frown revealed his emotions.

Wen Ruyu didn't know what was happening. Shocked, she turned to look at Grand Councilor Li, but

Grand Councilor Li didn't look at her. Instead, he seemed to be thinking about something.

"Brother, what happened? You have never met the third Prince of the State of Yelang before. Why did

you stab him?" Wen Ruyu squatted and grabbed Wen Qingzhu's arm. As Wen Qingzhu didn't respond,

she tightened her grip. Wen Qingzhu frowned and looked at Wen Ruyu, but he didn't say anything.

Wen Ruyu helplessly turned to look at Wen Yunqing, "Father."

Wen Yunqing frowned and remained silent.

"Lady Wen, please sit. We will know what happened later. The law will judge whether your father and

brother are innocent." Yun Shang said gently to comfort Wen Ruyu.

Wen Ruyu could do nothing as she didn't know what was going on. If she did something recklessly, her

father and brother would be implicated in more serious crimes. Her efforts wouldn't be worth the candle

by then. Moreover, the Wen Clan and that man were allied. He would find ways to save the Wen Clan.

If not, they would just implicate him as well.

At this thought, Wen Ruyu hesitated for a moment before letting go of her brother's arm. Then she

stood, and walked to her seat.

"Has the Head of the Court of Justice arrived?" Emperor Ning asked in a deep voice.

Prince Jing stepped forward and answered, "He is on his way here."

While they were talking, someone rushed in. "Your Majesty, I am here." Everyone turned and saw a

man with a grey mustache.

Emperor Ning nodded and pointed to a chair, "Have a seat. Prince Jing will tell you what happened.

Then you can try this case. Be cautious."

The Head of the Court of Justice nodded with respect, "I won't fail you."

Prince Jing said loudly, "Mister Xing, the third Prince of the State of Yelang was stabbed and injured in

this yard. When the guard at the gate heard the scream and rushed in, he saw Wen Qingzhu holding a

dagger which was still lodged in the body of the third Prince."

The Head of the Court of Justice looked serious. The third Prince of the State of Yelang was involved. If

he made any mistake, it would most likely affect the diplomatic relations between the two states. At this

thought, he asked Wen Qingzhu, "Wen Qingzhu, did you stab the third Prince of the State of Yelang?

Do you admit your guilt?"

When asked, Wen Qingzhu seemed to regain his composure and looked at the Head of the Court of

Justice. He replied, "Yes, I admit."

All the others burst into an uproar. Wen Ruyu looked at Wen Qingzhu in shock and disbelief.

"Where is the guard who found the third Prince and Mister Wen?" The Head of the Court of Justice

asked. A guard stepped forward and knelt, "I found the third Prince and Mister Wen." The Head of the

Court of Justice nodded. "Were they alone in the yard when you found them?"