Keyboard Immortal

ked as if he didn’t feel like arguing with this fellow, that everyone who knew the truth knew it.
Murong Tong became even more angry when he saw this.

Zhen Xueyi quickly grabbed him.
“Ahem, this old one can vouch for brother Murong; he’s an upright person.
Even if he’s a bit unhappy over that matter, he wouldn’t do something like this.”

Zu An used that chance to say, “I also feel that Sir Murong is the outspoken and forthright type of person.
He wouldn’t use this type of treacherous scheme.”

Murong Tong stuck out his chest.
He thought to himself that these were the best words that had come out of this brat’s mouth since he’d met him.

Huh? Wait, if you knew that, then why would you say what you said? Weren’t you just messing with me?

You have successfully trolled Murong Tong for +666 +666 +666…

But how could he know that Zu An was only doing this to earn some Rage points?

Zu An then continued, “Apart from Sir Murong, the one who wants me dead the most is probably King Qi.
After all, I made him look bad not too long ago, and then I crushed his heir’s knees.
If I were King Qi, I would be itching to finish me off.”

Everyone’s expressions became strange. It looks like you at least know yourself well.

Jiang Boyang coughed and asked, “Do you know that slandering a court king is a huge offense?” At the same time, he gestured towards the scribe to not record that statement yet.

Zu An said, “I’m not framing him, I’m only bringing up points of suspicion.
As for the rest, you all need to investigate that on your own.”

Zhen Xueyi and the others exchanged a look.
They saw the seriousness in each other’s expressions.
This case was already full of points of suspicion from the very start.
Even Murong Tong, who was a strong supporter of King Qi, was starting to suspect his leader.

Zu An laughed coldly when he saw their suspicious expressions.
“I already said that I’d be willing to talk, but I wasn’t sure if you could write it all down.
And look where we are now.”

Zhen Xueyi, who had been casually sitting in his seat, said, “We obviously need to treat this matter seriously if it involves the king.
Just keep talking for now.
Are there any other suspicious people?”

Zu An chuckled.
“Are you sure you want me to keep talking?”

All of them became unhappy.
“Just keep going!” Who the heck are you kidding? You already even said King Qi’s name; is there anyone else more tricky to deal with?

But their expressions immediately changed the next second, because Zu An said, “The next one who might want me dead is his majesty!”

After a moment of petrification, all of them snapped out of their daze.
Now, even Jiang Boyang became upset.
“Brazen! Do you understand what kind of crime you’ve just committed?!”

You have successfully trolled Jiang Boyang for +22 +22 +22…

Is this kid stupid? If we really start an investigation, then these words alone are enough to condemn him for a great crime!

Zu An sighed.
“I warned you, but you all forced me to say it.
Even if there is disrespect, I guess we’ll all be disrespectful together.”

The three officials were speechless.
But in the end, it was Zhen Xueyi who spoke up.
“Tell us why you think his majesty would wish to kill you first.” He thought, Why does this kid deserve a beating so badly? I even want to teach him a lesson.

Zu An said, “This matter involves the crown princess’ purity, and if the crown prince were cuc… Ahem, and I might be innocent, I might not be.
For his majesty, wouldn’t the simplest manner be to just get rid of me? As the ruler, one would rather accidentally kill a thousand innocents than let a single crook go.
Isn’t that but a common practice?”

Everyone’s expression immediately became shocked when they looked at Zu An.
This kid was just a brat off the streets, yet he actually understood the art of ruling so well! Was he self-taught, or had someone taught him…?

Jiang Boyang said, “Your analysis is reasonable, but there is one point you’re wrong on.
His majesty doesn’t care if you are innocent or not; what he cares the most about is if the crown princess is innocent.
He can kill you at will, but the crown princess is different.
She isn’t someone who can just be swapped out.
That’s why before we investigate all of this, his majesty wouldn’t act against you first.”

Zu An was surprised.
He had really wondered if the one who wanted to silence him was the emperor.
However, after listening to that explanation, only then did he realize that he still couldn’t see as far as these real old foxes.

Murong Tong became annoyed.
“Enough, enough, this kid is rambling on just to mess with us.
There’s no need to ask him so much anymore.
I have something I want to ask you.
We investigated some other eyewitnesses.
Not only did they provide an oral confession, they also have proof.”

“What kind of proof?” Zu An was stunned.
He began to think to himself.
He didn’t think there was anything that could give away his identity!

Murong Tong said with a cold laugh, “There were people in the palace who found your clothes and the crown princess’…
dress at the scene of the crime.
How are you going to explain this?”

Everyone’s eyes bore daggers into Zu An when these words were spoken.