Chapter 46 - Battle of Words in the Court (1)
Translator: Kitty G.
Editor: Loreli
"Today, Elder Brother is pleading guilty because he cares about his family, yet despite his innocence, all of you continue to throw dirty water on him?" Gong Yi Mo's measuring gaze pierced through the courtiers.
Gong Che opened his mouth to refute. He could not bear to watch his grandfather being accused of the crime! What difference was the princess trying to make? But just when he was about to speak up, Gong Yi Mo interrupted him! "Brother is confused! Of course, I understand that the Right Minister is dear to your heart, so you are trying to stand up for him. But doesn't Elder Brother care about your mother, the Empress? Did you know that before I came here, Queen Mother almost committed suicide!"
Upon hearing this shocking news, Gong Che clenched his fist in worry.
"Queen Mother!"
Gong Yi Mo replied comfortingly, "Fortunately, I rescued her in time. Nothing serious happened."
After his words, he kowtowed deeply with determination.
Now, Gong Yi Mo was truly angry. "Elder Brother, aren't you afraid that your choice will push your mother, not only to sorrow, but also death?!"
When Gong Yi Mo stressed the word death, Gong Che understood the hidden meaning behind her words. If he was no longer the crown prince, not only would his life be miserable, his mother's would also be unpromising, and sooner or later, she would perish within the harem's disputes. But he had to abandon his grandfather just for this reason?
Gong Che looked to the Right Minister's disheveled appearance. He really couldn't bear to.
Suddenly, Gong Yi Mo pointed to the Right Minister and exclaimed in anger, "It's all your fault! Harming his mother is not enough, now you even want to implicate the Crown Prince. Why don't you just die?!"
Her words were a blessing to the Right Minister! He stared at Gong Yi Mo. The little girl's expression was solemn. It was obvious that she was really trying to save the prince.
That was enough.
Tears trickled down the old Right Minister's face. Suddenly, he shouted loudly in a broken voice, "Your Highness, it was Grandfather who was unfair to you!"
After speaking, he swiftly knocked his head upon the dragon pillar! The bloody scene caused an uproar in the palace. Gong Che was overcome with shock. He could not even lift his hands...
He looked at his motionless grandfather on the ground, then turned to Gong Yi Mo. His gaze bore into her. There was a hint of emptiness and coldness in his eyes.