The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 394 Temporary Retraction
"Later I learned that Yuan Cidi was also doing business with tribes on the northern grasslands."

A significant portion of this involves smuggling, and even some dealings occur in the southwest!

"Because of His Highness the Crown Prince's merits over the years, all of this person's trade routes have been severed!"

"So he harbored resentment and came up with this plan!"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded. If that were the case, it was indeed possible. They hadn't expected that Yuan Cidi would be involved in smuggling. Although this wasn't uncommon in the military camp, they hadn't anticipated that someone like Yuan Cidi would do such a thing.

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and looked at these people, saying, "I didn't expect you to be so helpful to me, investigating these matters so thoroughly. Surely this wasn't a case of being forced to confess?"

After hearing this, he said with a determined look on his face.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, we would never do such a thing. He admitted it himself, and we all heard it. If Your Highness does not believe us, we can summon Yuan Cidi here!"

This person has confessed to the crimes he committed.

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and said after hearing this.

"In that case, let's summon Yuan Cidi!"

The group of men were full of confidence, and before long, they brought Yuan Cidi over.

Everyone frowned as they looked at Yuan Zong's upright demeanor.

Yuan Cidi looked like a very imposing man.

I never imagined someone could do something like this.

Upon arriving at this place, Lan Yu sighed, realizing that she had also been misled. She had thought this person was a useful man, but who would have thought he would be so greedy?

This is what Zhu Xiong Ying said with a smile as he looked at Yuan Ci Di in front of him.

"The generals just said that you know the truth about this assassination attempt. Is that true?"

Yuan Cidi nodded after hearing this.

"Your Highness, this humble general certainly knows!"

Upon hearing Yuan Cidi's words, the generals breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that Yuan Cidi has admitted to it, it's good. They were worried that he wouldn't admit it, and they would have to put in a lot of effort. The situation is much better now, and everyone else is very happy.

Now that Yuan Cidi has admitted to the matter, they won't be in any major trouble.

At this moment, Duke Lan Yu of Liang looked at Yuan Cidi with a disappointed expression and said.

"How could you be so foolish as to do such a thing? If you need money, just tell me. Do you think I can't give you money?"

"Is it really necessary to do so many dirty things?"

At this moment, he thought that Yuan Cidi had admitted to the matter, and then Yuan Cidi said with a smile.

"Please, Duke of Liang, do not be anxious!"

"It's not what you think. Although I said I know the truth, this matter has little to do with me!"

The crowd erupted in uproar upon hearing this.

Is there anything different between what Yuan Cidi said and what the others said? The generals were very anxious when they heard this and hurriedly asked.

"Yuan Cidi, what do you mean by this?"

"You admitted to all of these things before, so why are you going back on your word now?"

"Didn't any of us hear it?"

Upon hearing this, the person next to him immediately exclaimed, "Yuan Cidi, you'd better think this through!"

"If you tell the truth about this, you might still have a chance to live. But if you lie, you might even implicate your wife and children. You know that very well!"

These people were threatening him to comply. According to his previous personality, he probably would have agreed to be a scapegoat. But now it's different. With His Highness the Crown Prince backing him up, why should he do such a thing? After thinking of this, he said with a determined look on his face.

"Your Highness, everything I said is true, although this matter..."

"I knew the outcome, but I didn't do it!"

After hearing this, the grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, smiled and said...

"If you know the truth about this matter, things will be much easier. So tell me, what exactly happened?"

Then Yuan Cidi spoke.

"I joined the army during the Zhizheng era and fought under a general who saved my life. So I have always been loyal to him. After that general passed away, I became loyal to his son!"

"I later found out that the person used his power!"

"The matter of engaging in tea-horse trade with the northern grassland tribes!"

"Although I didn't want to get involved, I had no choice but to do so to repay a debt of gratitude!"

"Until His Highness the Crown Prince, with his wisdom and might, wiped out all those guys from the grasslands."

Although this is a good thing for our Great Ming Dynasty, it has blocked the path to wealth for some people, who have then joined forces to plot against His Highness the Crown Prince!

"However, there are quite a few people in the court who support His Highness the Crown Prince. If we take forceful action, it will not solve anything!"

"On the contrary, it will result in heavy losses!"

"Under that lord's arrangement, we began to contact the personnel in various armies, especially the troops of the Five Armies and the Five Military Commands stationed in Yingtian Prefecture!"

Upon hearing this, the generals were in deep trouble. This was their biggest secret, and if it were revealed, they would all be in serious trouble. Thinking of this, they felt a surge of panic.

"That's utter nonsense!"

"The army is now filled with men who are utterly loyal to our Great Ming Dynasty. How could such a situation exist?"

"That's right, don't try to scare us. I think you're just making baseless accusations before you die. Your Highness, don't believe these things!"

After hearing these words, the grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, smiled and said...

Yes, I'll keep listening.

You should all listen to this too!

Upon hearing this, the group felt a surge of panic. This was terrible; these words could easily get out.

It cannot withstand close scrutiny.

There is no doubt that he will die.

Upon realizing this, everyone glanced at the commander, who suddenly drew his sword and charged directly towards Yuan Cidi.

Just then, a figure suddenly flew by.

Before anyone could react, the knife in the man's hand stopped moving and remained suspended in mid-air.

Everyone panicked at the sight, but upon closer inspection, they realized that Yu Huatian had caught the man's knife.

At this moment, Yu Huatian's face was pale and delicate.

(End of this chapter)