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Chapter 594 - 591: The Imperial Capital is Alarmed

"Alright, that's enough," Bai Daqing waved his hand. "You all leave now, let me be alone for a while."

"Dad..." Bai Mudan still wanted to say something, but Bai Daqing didn't give her the chance.

"Out!" Bai Daqing intensified his tone. "All of you, get out!"

"Dad, I know you're considering old affections, but what Gao Fei did this time is too much. If you don't punish him, he'll only become more presumptuous," Bai Mudan said, pulling Dongfang Jian with her as she left.

Following that, the messenger soldiers also left.

In the blink of an eye, only Bai Daqing was left in the hall.

"Is it really Gao Fei?" Bai Daqing frowned deeply, muttering to himself, "Is it him?"

...

At the same time, Gao Fei also heard the rumors and his face changed instantly: "Not good! I've been framed!"

"Framed?" Chen San asked, full of confusion. "What do you mean by that?"

"I worry... that Prince Bai will suspect that I spread the rumors," Gao Fei said in a heavy voice.

"You?" Chen San blinked. "That can't be right, can it?"

"Let me ask you, what would people's reaction be upon hearing the rumors?"

"Reaction? Probably furious..."

"Furious about what! There are only the two of us here, speak your mind! No need to hold back!"

"After hearing the rumors, the first reaction would be to curse Prince Bai... scold him for being ungrateful, heartless... Then they would feel sympathy for you, thinking that you have been greatly wronged..."

"Exactly," Gao Fei sighed. "Any normal person would react like that! As a result, Prince Bai's reputation will be tarnished... Without a doubt, Prince Bai will suspect that I spread the rumors." Here, Gao Fei let out a bitter laugh: "A few days ago, I went to visit Prince Bai and was turned away at his door, then the rumors appeared. It's too much of a coincidence. Probably many people are convinced that I did it out of resentment..."

"What... what can we do about this?" Chen San became anxious. "If Prince Bai really suspects you, it's going to be trouble."

Gao Fei shook his head. "At this point, there isn't much of a good solution. We can only take one step at a time. If only we could find the one spreading the rumors..."

"Why don't you go explain things to Prince Bai?" Chen San suggested.

"Explain?" Gao Fei gave a wry smile and shook his head. "Do you think Prince Bai would believe me?"

"No matter what, you have to try, what if Prince Bai believes you?"

"How many 'what ifs' are there in the world, and besides, even if I go to explain to Prince Bai, would he see me?"

"This..."

"Before the rumors appeared, Prince Bai already turned me away from his door, let alone now. Sigh... It's so frustrating! Who could have spread the rumors? Eh? Could it be him?" Gao Fei suddenly thought of someone, Dongfang Jian. The more he thought about it, the more he suspected Dongfang Jian, but unfortunately, he had no evidence.

"Do you have a suspect?" Chen San quickly asked. "Who is it? I'll go catch him right now!"

"Catch?" Gao Fei pursed his lips. "He has a rather special status, you won't be able to catch him."

"Special status? How special? Sir, stop beating around the bush and tell me already, who is it?" Chen San's curiosity was completely piqued.

"Don't ask anymore, I can't say."

"Sir..."

"I only suspect, without any solid evidence."

"I can go gather evidence."

"If the person dared to spread the rumors, they must have made thorough preparations. Finding evidence... is nearly impossible."

"But..."

"Alright, that's enough. You go out, let me be alone for a while."

"...Okay then, I'm going out now. Call me if you need anything."

After Chen San left, Gao Fei fell into deep thought.

Was it really Dongfang Jian? Was it him! Yes, it must be him! No one else would do such a boring thing!

Dongfang Jian, you are so cunning! To use such despicable means to frame me! Just wait, I will not let you be pleased for long!

"The best way to deal with rumors is to remain calm and detached. Without paying attention to them, as time goes by, the rumors will collapse on their own." Gao Fei muttered to himself, "The Human Territory is so vast, with countless events happening every day. Even the most sensitive topics will gradually cool down and eventually be forgotten by people."

...

Both Bai Daqing and Gao Fei had underestimated the extent to which rumors could spread.

A few days later, Bai Daqing received a notice that the Emperor wanted to see him! Bai Daqing immediately hurried to the Imperial Capital at the fastest speed.

Upon arrival in the Imperial Capital, after a brief rest, Bai Daqing entered the Imperial Palace and met Emperor Dugu Jingtian in the bright and clean Great Hall.

"Your servant Bai Daqing greets Your Majesty!" Bai Daqing bowed respectfully.

"Dispense with the formalities."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I have recently heard a rumor," Dugu Jingtian said while sitting on the dragon throne, his fingers lightly touching the armrest, his expression cold, "It's a rumor about you. After hearing it... I became very angry. I have summoned you especially to ask, is the content of the rumor true or false?"

"False!" Bai Daqing felt a tightness in his heart and quickly replied, "The rumor is false! Someone is maliciously tarnishing my reputation!"

"Is it truly false?" Dugu Jingtian asked slowly.

"It is false!" Bai Daqing nodded confidently.

"I've heard that your son-in-law Dongfang Jian and Gao Fei have been at odds?"

"Uh... It's just a little friction..."

"I've heard that a few days ago, Gao Fei brought gifts to visit you and was turned away from your door?"

"Uh... I was busy entertaining guests at the time and really couldn't spare the time to see Gao Fei..."

"Let's analyze the rumor," Dugu Jingtian suggested.

"Ah?"

"If we dissect it, the rumor says... Gao Fei once saved your life, that's true, right?"

"That's true," Bai Daqing nodded.

"The rumor says that you have been distant toward Gao Fei recently, correct?"

"I have been very busy lately, so..."

"No matter the reason, you have been distant toward Gao Fei, haven't you?"

"That's..."

"Gao Fei saved your life, yet you distanced yourself from him. Isn't that ungrateful?"

"Your Majesty..." Bai Daqing started to explain, but Dugu Jingtian didn't give him the chance.

"In principle, this is your private affair, and I shouldn't interfere, but..." Dugu Jingtian's tone became sharp, "you are a prince personally chosen by me, and I had high hopes for you! I don't want to hear people talking behind my back, saying that I can't judge character, that I chose an ungrateful and petty person as prince."

"I..."

"That's all I have to say; you may leave," Dugu Jingtian waved his hand, "Think carefully when you return, about how you should act in the future."

"...Your servant will take his leave." Bai Daqing left the Great Hall with his head bowed.

"Sigh..." A long sigh came from behind, and Bai Daqing's body trembled. He heard a hint of disappointment in that sigh. The Emperor was disappointed in him? Bai Daqing pursed his lips, quickening his pace to leave.

Once he left the Great Hall, Bai Daqing's face became sullen, and his eyes flickered with a fierce killing intent. This matter absolutely could not end like this!!!