Chapter 978: Lack of Evidence

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Xue Yan looked at Shao Zhongxi with a hint of shock.

Empress Dowager Yunzi was just as surprised. She knew that her grandson was a child prodigy, but she never expected that her grandson would be so proficient in being an Emperor, the art of governing a country, and the art of bringing peace at such a young age.

The Imperial Censor and the Minister of Justice were baffled to say the least.

Empress Dowager Yunzi composed herself and said, “Words have no proof. I will ask the Imperial Censor to create a test. We will find a day to properly test the Crown Prince.’

After speaking to Shao Zhongxi, Empress Dowager Yunzi looked at Xue Yan again. There was a complicated look in her eyes, but she still said to Xue Yan, “If you know all these, you don’t have to learn anything from your father, and we won’t need a teacher to teach you. Once you pa.s.s the test, I don’t see anything wrong with you staying here for the time being.”

“Thank you, Grandmother.”

“Don’t be in such a hurry to thank me.” Empress Dowager Yunzi raised her hand, stopping Xue Yan from thanking her. “This is based on my own will, not your father’s will.”

Sooner or later, she wouldn’t be on this earth any longer. She would not care if her relatives cried by her side. As long as her relatives were living well, all would be fine.

However, her son was different. Whether it was the eldest son or the youngest son, they were the most important people to her.

However, because her eldest son was the Emperor, he had to carry the weight of the world on his shoulder.

The child in front of her was her grandson. Her eldest son would want his son to be capable and by his side so that his son can learn from him.

Xue Yan understood Empress Dowager Yunzi’s intention. After a moment of silence, he said, “l will often return to the capital city to see him.” This was all he could promise.

Empress Dowager Yunzi nodded. “If that’s the case… How long are you temporarily going to stay here?” she suddenly asked.

“l don’t know either. No one knows what the future would hold for any of us.”

Empress Dowager Yunzi knew this as well. She felt that her grandson was honest and had been through many things. She nodded and said, “If that’s the case, if it’s really as what Shao Zhongxi said… You won’t need to learn anything other than martial arts. I will talk to your father and convince him to let you stay here as you wish.”

Xue Yan never thought that Empress Dowager Yunzi would help him, but if he really had Empress Dowager Yunzi’s help, then his father would definitely agree to let him stay here first.

“Thank you in advance.” Xue Yan said.

“Alright, get up.” Empress Dowager Yunzi smiled.

“Thank you.” Only then did Xue Yan get up from the ground.

“Come back tomorrow, you will have to go through a test to prove yourself.”

“I will.” Xue Yan agreed again.

Empress Dowager Yunzi nodded again, then turned to the little girl who had been silently watching.

Jiang Yue did not kneel the whole time, so she naturally knew what was going on. She knew that this girl was not simple and would not kneel to anyone.

However, she did not say anything to Jiang Yue. Instead, she said to Xue Yan, “Since I am here, I am going to meet your mother. I talked to Doctor Shen. Doctor Shen said that your mother’s health has improved and she can take a carriage to town. I’ve also sent people to Locust Village to tell your mother about the news.

“The messenger said that she will come over tomorrow. When that time comes, you will present yourself as the Crown Prince. You can’t hide it from anyone. Presumably, you also know how she has been through all these years because of you. She is not a competent Empress, but she is a competent mother..