Chapter 246 I did have physical contact with a woman
Yun Wanying saw Emperor Qingyuan’s face gradually becoming gloomy.
She was secretly happy in her heart. The prince should just wait to face the emperor’s wrath!
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The next day, after Chu Li finished the morning court, he was kept by Emperor Qingyuan.
On the way to the imperial study, Concubine Shu asked Chu Xing to pretend to pass by and tell Chu Li that someone had spread rumors that she had an illegitimate child.
Chuchu looked at her brother, the crown prince, nervously, and whispered, "Mother said not to confront him head-on. She will definitely help you find a solution."
"These are all rumors, don't worry, sister." Chu Li looked at his lovely sister and felt warm in his heart.
"That's good." After Chu Xing informed the news, she ran away in a flash for fear of being discovered.
Chu Li thought as he walked, Ji Xueying is so capable, now that he is locked up in jail, he still has the ability to instigate others and tell Emperor Qingyuan that she is pregnant.
Soon, she arrived at the imperial study, and unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager was there too.
Neither of them looked very pretty.
After Chu Li saluted the two men, he stood respectfully.
Emperor Qingyuan angrily said, "Whose child is it? I heard it was from a prostitute. You are the crown prince, how do you want the world to see you?"
Chu Li thought to himself: Good, good, my daughter’s body is protected.
At least the emperor hasn't discovered that she is a girl yet.
The Queen Mother also sighed and said, "Li'er, your mother is dead, don't think that no one is taking care of you. Tell me the truth, is this true?"
Chu Li looked at the two of them in confusion, "Grandmother, I don't know about the child you are talking about. Father, I swear that I have not given birth to any child with any woman. If I tell a lie, I will be struck by lightning."
Emperor Qingyuan's eyes were heavy, "If you say it's gone, then it's gone. I will personally have someone investigate!"
Chu Li said calmly: "Father, please investigate. I will definitely cooperate!"
The Empress Dowager and Emperor Qingyuan looked at each other.
The Queen Mother walked up to Chu Li with her phoenix-head cane and said, "Li'er, Grandmother believes in you, but since someone has complained about this matter, we must investigate it thoroughly. I will take this opportunity to restore your reputation."
Emperor Qingyuan sneered, "Alright, mother, the truth of the matter has not yet been found out, and you still believe what he said!"
The Queen Mother's fingers slid across the Buddhist beads, "Your Majesty, let's get to the bottom of this matter first."
"Well, Pei Ye, come in." Emperor Qingyuan asked Pei Ye, who was waiting outside, to come in.
Pei Ye stood beside Chu Li, and Emperor Qingyuan instructed him, "Check where the prince has been recently to see if he has any illegitimate children, or if he has had any contact with prostitutes. Also, check this house carefully to see if any children have lived there before!"
He handed Pei Ye a note, and Pei Ye took a look at it and put it away, saying respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty, I will investigate it thoroughly and clear the name of the Crown Prince."
The corners of Chu Li's lips twitched. It's good enough that you didn't take advantage of the situation.
You said you would clear my name, but I don’t believe you!
"You all go down, mother. I will help you take a walk in the Imperial Garden." Emperor Qingyuan was still very filial.
The Queen Mother nodded. "Well, it's very hot today. It would be nice to go to the bamboo forest to escape the heat."
Chu Li respectfully saw the two off, and then she was about to leave. Pei Ye looked at her with a smile.
"Your Highness, you are amazing. Not only are you promiscuous, you also have an illegitimate child."
Chu Li looked at Pei Ye's increasingly handsome face and just wanted to leave a big footprint on it.
Seeing that Chu Li didn't say anything, Pei Ye followed her.
"Your Highness, why don't you just confess honestly, so that I don't have to look for you all the time. When I finally find you, I'll have lost my patience. I have a bad temper, and it would be bad if I hurt your child and the woman you keep in your golden house."
Chu Li stared at his slightly red eyes and sneered, "Haha, go look for it. I'll wait for you."
Pei Ye smiled, a wild smile.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is still so fond of joking. Don't worry, I will protect Your Highness the Crown Prince closely in the next few days. Otherwise, since we grew up together, I will give Your Highness an hour to quickly hide the child, how about that?"
Chu Li was not afraid of his provocation at all, "If you are not afraid of wasting time, just follow me, I don't care."
Pei Ye smiled brightly and followed Chu Li closely.
He just didn't believe that while his people were investigating and he was following Chu Li closely, they wouldn't be able to find any clues about the child!
In the evening, Chu Li was being watched by Pei Ye, so he had to live in the East Palace for the time being.
She looked at Pei Ye, who was lingering outside the house and grilling meat, and swallowed her saliva reluctantly.
It smells so good. It smells so good.
Chu Li paced in the room, getting angry when he saw Pei Ye.
Suddenly, she heard Ye Hanting's voice.
"Why don't you let me in?"
Pei Ye said while grilling the meat: "Master Taifu, have you not heard that I am investigating the Crown Prince's illegitimate child?"
Ye Hanting tightened his fingers. How could he not know? He came immediately after he knew.
He didn't say a word to Pei Ye, but directly showed the Xuanyuan Order, smiled disdainfully and walked in.
Pei Ye looked at Ye Hanting's arrogant look and narrowed his eyes.
Ye Hanting is really affectionate. He came here immediately when the prince got into trouble.
When Chu Li saw Ye Hanting coming over, she became a little uneasy. What was he doing here?
She felt inexplicably angry when she saw Ye Hanting now.
She didn't know why she was angry.
Didn't she also want to save the son from his father's death? Like Ye Hanting, she didn't want to be responsible for what happened that night.
So, was she a little too harsh on Ye Hanting?
Ye Hanting knocked on the door, and Chu Li bit his fingers in confusion.
He knocked twice more and Chu Li opened the door.
"Sir." She pretended nothing had happened and looked at Ye Hanting calmly.
Ye Hanting entered the room and the moment he closed the door he glanced at Pei Ye who was looking at him.
Pei Ye was turning the barbecue, thinking to himself: He wanted to see what the two people in the room were up to.
Chu Li glanced at Ye Hanting and immediately looked away.
Ye Hanting's eyes were the most deceptive. After a moment, she softened her heart again, but suddenly, her wrist tightened.
Ye Hanting grabbed her wrist and led her into the house, but Chu Li shook his hand off.
Who knows what these hands have done to Yun Wanying, she suddenly developed mysophobia.
Ye Hanting ignored her objections, forcefully grabbed her hand and continued walking into the house.
Going further into the inner room is where she sleeps. What does Ye Hanting want to do?
Chu Li tried hard to shake him off, but found that Ye Hanting was incredibly strong and she couldn't break free no matter what.
"Sir, let me go." Chu Li was angry.
Ye Hanting suddenly grabbed her hand and blocked her in the corner. The next moment, his warm breath fell on Chu Li's ears.
Ye Hanting's magnetic and hoarse voice came softly into her ears, "Yun Wanying and I have never done anything."
After Ye Hanting finished speaking, he let go of her hand.
Chu Li raised his eyes and met Ye Hanting's serious and angry gaze.
She looked away, "I don't care about this matter."
Ye Hanting explained: "I never explain anything to anyone. I say it again, Yun Wanying and I have nothing to do with each other."
Chu Li was frightened by his oppressive eyes, and what Ye Hanting said seemed to be true.
Ye Hanting leaned over again and continued to speak in Chu Li's ear: "I'm sorry, I lied that day. I did have physical contact with a woman, but she was not Yun Wanying."