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Chapter 143 The Golden Knife Prince Consort
Princess Mu Min looked completely innocent: "Which dog servant is spreading rumors and framing me?"

"If Your Majesty does not believe me, you may summon Imperial Physician Shen to question him."

The King of Xiliang naturally didn't believe it, but in order to convince Huyan Chao, he still sent someone to summon Imperial Physician Shen.

Physician Shen hurriedly left the palace, knelt down, and confessed tremblingly: "Your Majesty, a few days ago the Princess did indeed approach me and asked for some colorless, odorless, poisonous powder, saying it had an important use."

"You gave it to me?" The King of Xiliang's expression was hard to tell.

Imperial Physician Shen protested his innocence: "I dare not disobey the princess's orders. However, fearing she might make a grave mistake, I only gave her a mildly toxic medicine, which is not life-threatening."

Princess Mumin suddenly realized: "So it was you, you dog servant, who instigated this behind the scenes, causing General Huyan to misunderstand me. Did I tell you the purpose of that powder?"

The imperial physician shook his head: "Although it wasn't explicitly stated, the poison is definitely intended to harm people."

"Then tell me, how did I poison General Huyan? In the wine? But the general didn't drink it. This young hero was forced to drink it and was perfectly fine, without any discomfort."

Huyan Chao snorted: "That means the poison wasn't put in the wine."

"That general really overestimates me. From beginning to end, I never got close to you, let alone touched your food. How could I possibly poison you?"

Huyan Chao retorted, "Although I don't know how you poisoned me, I was definitely tricked!"

Princess Mumin said aggrievedly, "Father, it is true that I asked Imperial Physician Shen for poison, but that's because rats got into my palace."

After receiving the medicine, fearing that some greedy servant might accidentally eat it, she did not use it and kept it with her daughter.

Who knew that this lackey harbored such treacherous intentions, maliciously sowing discord between me and General Huyan? His heart is truly despicable.

After speaking, he called over the personal maid who was standing to the side, took the medicine packet from the maid's hand, and tossed it to Imperial Physician Shen.

"See for yourself, it's untouched!"

Imperial Physician Shen was already terrified out of his wits.

The King of Xiliang didn't even glance at the imperial physician Shen, and waved his hand angrily, ordering, "Take him away and chop him up!"

Such a traitor, who betrays his own people and colludes with foreign officials, must be killed as an example to deter others.

Princess Mumin said aggrievedly, "Thank you, Father, for standing up for me. It is also thanks to General Huyan for refusing the wine I offered. Otherwise, if he hadn't succeeded in assassinating me, he would have blamed me instead, and I would have been unable to clear my name no matter what."

Hu Yanchao was also puzzled. He had not accepted the princess's wine, so how did she poison him?
He stubbornly argued, "Your Majesty is wise. I have always been loyal to Xiliang and Your Majesty, even unto death. I would never do anything to disobey your superiors. But just now, I was unable to control myself and completely lost my mind. There must be something wrong with me."

Over the past year, Huyan Chao, relying on his military achievements, has become somewhat arrogant. Even knowing that Princess Mumin was unwilling to marry him, he repeatedly asked the King of Xiliang for her hand in marriage. The King of Xiliang had long harbored resentment.

With a stern face, he rebuked, "You were bloodthirsty and cruel today, intending to harm the princess. Whether this was your true intention or a calculated move, I will investigate thoroughly. Guards, take General Huyan away."

Huyan Chao struggled left and right: "This humble general remembers, it's the fragrance on the princess. There must be something wrong with her fragrance. This humble general felt something was wrong after smelling it."

"Absurd!" the emperor denied immediately. "I have been by the princess's side all day, and those four also approached her. How come we are all unharmed? Excuses, pretexts!"

"It's true!" Huyan Chao still tried to argue: "The Princess and that man named Wu Ming have been colluding for a long time! It must be a trap they set."

Upon hearing this, the eldest princess knelt down and said, "Father, you are wise. I do know this young master Wu. It is because General Huyan colluded with the chief examiner of the civil service examination to maliciously eliminate outstanding candidates and sabotage the selection process."

The daughter protested, and was subsequently chased and killed, but fortunately, this young master Wu intervened and saved her. If Father doesn't believe me, you can ask the other participants present; everyone witnessed it.”

Her words were immediately echoed by the crowd outside the venue: "That's true."

"Thanks to the princess's righteous words, otherwise I would never have the chance to stand on this training ground today."

Princess Mu Min took out a few more sheets of paper from her bosom and handed them to the King of Xiliang: "These are the answer sheets of several eliminated contestants, including Wu Ming. They are all outstanding."

"Father, you may personally review and examine my words on the spot to see if they are true. General Huyan, for his own selfish desires, colluded with court officials to obstruct the court's selection of capable individuals, resulting in a shortage of military generals for our Western Liang, which harms the state of Western Liang. His intentions are despicable."

These words struck a chord with the King of Xiliang.

The most important reason why he has always been so lenient with Huyan Chao is that there are not many military generals in Xiliang who can stand up to Chang'an.

However, Huyan Chao, in pursuit of military merit, colluded with Chang'an and ruthlessly eliminated the Chanyu Ye and 10,000 elite troops of the court. Now, he is secretly plotting again, causing so many capable talents in Xiliang to be buried.

He was a cancer in Xiliang; if he wasn't removed, the country would not prosper. So, the emperor decided to kill him.

He angrily ordered the guards, "Take him away and interrogate him thoroughly."

Although Huyan Chao was deeply wronged, he dared not disobey the emperor's order. He could only let the guards escort him into prison.

As he passed Liang Jiang, he suddenly stopped and looked at her suspiciously: "Your swordsmanship is very familiar. Have we fought before?"

Liang Jiang was startled. She and her father had learned the same swordsmanship, and she had fought her father more than once. Could he have recognized her?
She didn't say anything, and Huyan Chao was taken away.

The emperor, still furious, asked the officials present in a deep voice, "Who among you is willing to volunteer to investigate this case?"

The officials looked at each other, none of them wanting to get themselves into trouble.

After all, Huyan Chao is now deeply rooted in the Western Liang court. If he were to turn the tables and make a comeback, wouldn't I be bringing trouble upon myself?

As everyone remained silent, a man stepped forward and volunteered in a firm voice: "Your humble servant is willing."

The King of Xiliang looked closely and saw that it was none other than Shanyu Beixiong, whom he had just punished.

If he were to preside over the trial, not only would he not bend the law for personal gain or favor Huyan Chao, but he might even take advantage of the situation.

The King of Xiliang hesitated for a moment, then said, "I will entrust this case to you for trial. Give me an answer within three days at the latest."

Then they turned their attention to Alpinia officinarum.

"Do you recognize the man in black who fought alongside you just now?"

Liang Jiang shook her head: "I don't know her, I've never seen her before."

"I am greatly pleased that you risked your life twice to protect the Princess. Today's competition, you truly deserve the title of champion. I keep my word, so I hereby appoint you as a fourth-rank valiant general and the Golden Knife Imperial Son-in-Law. What do you say?"

Liang Jiang was startled and hurriedly knelt down to decline, saying, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. Wu Ming is of humble and poor birth and is not worthy of the princess. Please, Your Majesty, rescind your decree."

The King of Xiliang glared at him: "Since you participated in the selection of the imperial son-in-law, it means you have this intention. I have granted your wish, yet you still dare to make excuses? You don't know what's good for you!"

Liang Jiang looked up at Princess Mu Min for help.

At this point, it's time for you to say something.

The eldest princess had no choice but to speak up: "Father, when she saved me a few days ago, I was dressed as a man. Today, she suddenly appears in women's clothing. She must be having trouble adjusting to it for a while. Please give her a few more days to process it."

The King of Xiliang was not in the mood today either, and waved his hand, saying, "Let's agree to your suggestion for now. We can discuss this matter again in a couple of days after General Huyan's case has been investigated and things have settled down."

Liang Jiang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After the competition ended, the emperor and the eldest princess returned to the palace.

Officials around her stepped forward to congratulate Liang Jiang.

Liang Jiang forced a dry smile and fled the competition arena in a disheveled and embarrassed state.

It seems we can't stay in Xiliang any longer! Let's run!
(End of this chapter)