Chapter 363: Zhongshan’s True Advantage

Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Zhongshan's True Advantage

"Whether the Water Mirror is effective or not, and whether he is Qitian Hou, I can only do my best with the meager information provided by Mr. Water Mirror," Mr. Shuijing said.

"No, Mr. Shuijing, the information you've provided is very valuable. Now, I am almost certain it is Qitian Hou," Zhongshan took a deep breath.

"Oh?" Mr. Shuijing looked surprised.

"What has always hindered my judgment was Qitian Hou's indifference, making it difficult for me to believe he could personally kill his own younger sister. But he did," Zhongshan sighed with a hint of regret.

"Since it's useful, that's good. There are just over ten days left. His Majesty will soon expect you to present your findings in court. Do you have any evidence against Qitian Hou?" Mr. Shuijing asked.

"No, Qitian Hou has meticulously planned this. There is not a single flaw, all clues have been thoroughly erased. From what we know, there is absolutely no evidence," Zhongshan sighed deeply.

"All physical evidence has been wiped clean, leaving only evidence against the princess. What about testimonies? It seems this time Qitian Hou acted alone, without witnesses," Mr. Shuijing remarked.

"No, since I am sure it is Qitian Hou, there is a witness," Zhongshan said.

"I certainly am not a witness," Mr. Shuijing chuckled.

"I know. When I speak of a witness, I refer to someone else, and there are two of them," Zhongshan affirmed.

"Two?" Mr. Shuijing frowned.

"Yes, one is Qitian Hou himself, and the other is Yinging," Zhongshan said.

"Them? How could Qitian Hou accuse himself? And isn't Yinging dead?" Mr. Shuijing frowned.

"Yinging is indeed dead, but she was one of the two who knew the truth. I must consult Tian Lao!" Zhongshan pondered.

"Tian Lao? Do you intend to summon Yinging's spirit?" Princess Qianyou asked in confusion.

"Yes!" Zhongshan replied.

"It won't work. If it could, the truth would have been revealed long ago. Tian Lao cannot be summoned," Princess Qianyou said.

"Regardless, I will go and inquire again!" Zhongshan smiled.

"Very well," Princess Qianyou could only nod.

"Mr. Shuijing, have some tea before you leave. I must go now," Zhongshan hurriedly said.

"Mm," Mr. Shuijing nodded.

Shortly after, Zhongshan left swiftly with a sense of urgency, leaving Ada and A'er to protect Princess Qianyou.

Once Zhongshan departed, Mr. Shuijing smiled and remarked, "I've never seen Zhongshan so nervous. Only matters concerning you, Princess, would make him so serious."

"That's where the princess lacks 'shrewdness' compared to Zhongshan," Mr. Shuijing smiled.

"For the princess to be compared to Zhongshan, in the past, I would never dare to mention it. But now, mentioning it, the princess isn't angry, but rather slightly pleased," Mr. Shuijing chuckled.

"Oh?" Princess Qianyou was curious.

"Who makes up the Great Luo Heavenly Dynasty? It's not just your Gu family relatives; it's His Majesty and the people of the realm. What is the will of heaven? It's the will of His Majesty, and similarly, the will of the people. When public opinion favors you, heaven favors you. When heaven favors you, what concern is there about your Gu family, the law, and such trivial matters?" Mr. Shuijing explained.

After pondering for a moment, Princess Qianyou took a deep breath and said, "Qianyou has learned a lot!"

"Hehe, I've been too talkative. Zhongshan thinks more thoroughly than I do. If I didn't say it, he would say it to you later," Mr. Shuijing shook his head and chuckled.

"How is it? What have you observed?" Da Xuan Wang asked.

"The trial will feature the most spectacular confrontation in the ancient hall," Fan Yipin said.

"Oh? Does the suspect resemble Gu Lin?" Da Xuan Wang asked in puzzlement.

"Hehe, he bears a strong resemblance, but Qitian Hou is extremely cunning. He has wiped away all traces completely, not a single one. Moreover, Zhongshan hasn't found any evidence whatsoever. I'm certain," Fan Yipin replied.

"Clean isn't good?" Da Xuan Wang chuckled.

"Clean is good, but too clean can be bad. It's because it's too clean that it exposes him. As I've told you, Zhongshan is exceedingly shrewd. Qitian Hou can't match him in this regard. Only you, Your Majesty, the Grand Tutor, the other three princes, and His Majesty have such profound 'shrewdness.' Even without a shred of evidence, Zhongshan might still bring down Qitian Hou," Fan Yipin thoughtfully remarked.

"You're that certain?" Da Xuan Wang smiled.

"It's my speculation. We'll have to wait until the day of the trial. But I can assure you, the confrontation between Zhongshan and Qitian Hou on that day in the court will be absolutely spectacular. If possible, I truly wish to witness it with my own eyes," Fan Yipin said after a moment of consideration.

"If you wish to see it, then go!" Da Xuan Wang chuckled.

"Huh?" Fan Yipin was slightly taken aback.

"On the day of the trial, many of my Gu family relatives will surely return to observe. You can enter with them, and I will inform His Majesty," Da Xuan Wang said.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Fan Yipin immediately smiled.

"Do we still need to be so formal?" Da Xuan Wang chuckled.

In the ancient capital, in a dim and remote area in the far north. Thick fog obscured everything, making it impossible to see beyond.

Zhongshan and Zhihuo descended from the clouds and stood on a mountaintop outside the dense fog, gazing at the vast expanse of white mist.

"General, Tian Lao resides here?" Zhihuo furrowed his brow.

"Qianyou said it's here, so it should be. As for the dense fog, you should have encountered such Feng Shui formations during the reign of the Great Emperor," Zhongshan said, wrinkling his brow.

"Is this a Feng Shui grand formation?" Zhihuo raised an eyebrow.