Heaven Slaying Blade

Not only was the Third Prince unable to comprehend, no one in the entire royal banquet hall could make sense of the situation.

These people were merely confused, yet one man was terrified to his core!

That man was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, Zhao Yi!

This handsome, refined and cultured middle-aged man had turned completely pale the moment he saw the two influential men standing by the side of the youngster.

On hearing Fang Mingtong's words: "Because I sent out this invitation," Zhao Yi could no longer maintain his composure. He collapsed to the ground, legs buckling beneath him.

The crown prince, Xia Ying, and the Second Prince, Xia Xiong, who were originally standing beside him, subtly moved a few steps away.

When Zhao Yi directed a pleading gaze towards the crown prince, he was met with an icy stare in return.

The Vice Minister of Works… was no small official – he was the second most powerful person in one of the six ministries. Having spent so many years in political circles, Zhao Yi immediately understood the meaning behind the crown prince's gaze.

Once he understood, he was filled with despair!

At this moment, the Third Prince Xia Hao chuckled, and said apologetically to Fang Mingtong: "Grand Marshal….I have no questions. I was the one who misunderstood!"

After speaking, he turned to Chu Mo with a sheepish smile: "Apologies, young master, for mistaking you. Please forgive me!" In Xia Hao's eyes, there was still a trace of disdain. As he was looking at Chu Mo, it was difficult for others to notice the expression in his eyes.

But Chu Mo saw it.

He was provoking him!

In Chu Mo's heart, anger flared up, just a flicker away from erupting into a fiery rage.

Although he was young, he had attended the New Year's banquet three or four times. Although he wouldn't say he was particularly acquainted with the Third Prince, at the very least they knew of each other.

From the start of the day, Xia Hao had pretended not to recognize him. Even now, he maintained this pretense, as if this were their first meeting.

In his heart, Chu Mo sneered: who says that the Third Prince was just a military officer? The cunning of royal offspring... truly remarkable.

Chu Mo really wanted to shout at Xia Hao: "Get lost!"

But he knew that if he picked a fight with Xia Hao right now, then... everything about the assassination attempt would probably be swept under the rug.

The topic would have been completely sidetracked, who would still pay attention to that matter?

Therefore, Chu Mo answered Xia Hao with an slightly sheepish smile: "Your Highness, the Third Prince, is always busy with important affairs, it's not surprising that you don't remember me. Questioning my identity is only natural. How can I bear a grudge against His Highness, the Third Prince?"

Chu Mo could feel that right after he finished speaking, both Xu Zhongliang and Fang Mingtong practically sighed in relief.

These two important figures... had been very worried, fearing that Chu Mo's young temperament would lead him into a conflict with the Third Prince.

If that happened, being wronged… would also become being in the wrong!

When they heard that Chu Mo had not been picked up by the carriage they sent, and was instead taken by a carriage sent by the palace, they knew that something was amiss.

They knew better than anyone whether or not a carriage had been dispatched from the palace because that was their responsibility!

Before they even had a chance to react, they received news that an irate Chu Mo had barged into the banquet hall dragging someone with him. Hearing this, the two knew immediately that a significant incident had occurred. At present, their foremost priority was to ensure Chu Mo's safety. Otherwise, even the emperor wouldn't forgive them.

Xia Hao was waiting for the young man to fly into a rage. He couldn't believe that the youngster could hold his temper in the face of such blatant provocation.

However, he was left stunned by the reality!

Chu Mo's response, subtly sarcastic and yet irrefutable!

At this point, age had become Chu Mo's best weapon!

Damn it! Xia Hao cursed inwardly, snorted, and with a flick of his robe, headed on over towards the crown prince.

The warrior from the Primordial Pass, who Chu Mo had been holding onto, had finally realized where he was, and was completely petrified!

He was staring in shock at Zhao Yi, who was sitting on the ground, his body violently trembling. He was a martial artist of the Primordial Pass. He was neither a death warrior nor a killer. But at this moment, a sense of enlightenment suddenly appeared in his heart.

"At this time... my death would be the best ending! At least, it could keep my family safe!"

The martial artist of the Primordial Pass let out a loud roar, "Chu Mo... You disturb my mind with your sorcery, trying to frame Lord Zhao, but your plot will not succeed! I will prove my innocence... with my death!"

As he spoke, he lifted his arm, summoning the Dragon Elephant Power of the Primordial Pass realm and delivered a fierce slap to his own forehead.

A palm strong enough to shatter mountains and rocks, striking a human skull, it couldn't be easier.

The eyes of the crown prince instantly lit up!

The eyes of the Second Prince and Third Prince... also lit up!

Of course, the one whose eyes were the brightest was Zhao Yi, who was already sitting on the ground!

Zho Yi's heart was thoroughly enlightened in an instance.

"Wanna die?" Fang Mingtong, standing beside Chu Mo, suddenly sneered, "Playing this game in front of me?"

Smack!

An extremely crisp sound was heard.

No one saw how Fang Mingtong moved!

But the Primordial Pass martial artist who wanted to kill himself was spun around a dozen times on the spot, then fell to the ground with a thud.

He was knocked unconscious by a slap. On his face... not even half a mark could be seen!

Chu Mo was extremely shocked in his heart: Is this the power a true overlord possesses? It's too terrifying! Their control over their strength has reached such a precise level. If it were him, he could have stopped the man from committing suicide, but he could absolutely not control his strength so subtly.

Chu Mo reacted very quickly to yell at Zhao Yi, who was sitting on the ground, looking dumbstruck, "Zhao Yi! Speak up! Why did you want to set me up?"

Zhao Yi instinctively glanced over at the crown prince again. This time, the prince didn't even give him a look. Xia Hao, standing beside the prince, his face was dark, his eyes... icy cold.

Zhao Yi's heart sank, he understood, there was no way he would escape this situation alive today.

If that martial artist of the Primordial Pass had just successfully committed suicide...he would have had a slim chance of survival. Even in front of the Prime Minister and the Grand Marshal, without any direct evidence, no one could charge him with a crime.

Some things naturally didn't need evidence, but in some situations...evidence was absolutely necessary!

The problem was that the martial artist didn't succeed in dying.

"If he doesn't die... I naturally have to die!" Zhao Yi's heart, was thoroughly enlightened in an instance.

Struggling to get up from the ground, a self-deprecating smile on his face, he said, "I Zhao Yi, after ten years of hard study, wanting to stand out, to bring glory to my family...finally, I stepped into the political arena. Receiving the emperor's grace, skyrocketing all the way; ultimately, I made it to the position of a fourth-ranked official, becoming the Minster of the Ministry of Works."

At this time, no one noticed that a group of people had appeared at the entrance of the royal banquet hall. They seemed to want to come in, but at this moment, they stopped there.

At this time, everyone's gaze was on Zhao Yi, and no one noticed the scene at the door.

"I have also thought about repaying the emperor's grace, doing practical and good deeds for the people of this world, fearing that they may not be good enough and leave a bad reputation to shame my ancestors."

At this point, Zhao Yi had already come out. The originally pale face was now flushed.

His gaze swept over Xu Zhongliang and Fang Mingtong, the two heavyweights. With emotion, he said, "The Ministry of Works is a peaceful place, the people here are the true elites of Great Xia, and I was happy here. I found the direction to strive for in my life. I always believed that I, Zhao Yi... as long as I worked hard like this, I would also be able to leave my name in history like countless predecessors."

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