The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 440 - 440 440 Contest (3)_1

?Chapter 440: Chapter 440: Contest (3)_1 Chapter 440: Chapter 440: Contest (3)_1 “How could His Majesty and his predecessor, who cherished Virtuous Consort, easily believe the words of a few monks?” Lin Ziyin questioningly asked.

“Huangjue Temple is a state temple, known to handle the divination affairs of Daqin. Curiously enough, after the Empress Dowager held the prince, she fell ill and died shortly after returning. Similarly, the young princely heir from Prince Min’s residence also died after he had seen the prince in Virtuous Consort’s palace. Hence, rumors surrounding the prince in the Imperial Palace grew increasingly unfavorable, and the court officials began to pressure the former emperor. In order to save the prince’s life, Virtuous Consort pleaded with the former emperor to grant a territory in the Northern Land to the prince, vowing that the prince would never return to Capital City in his lifetime. To keep things proper, the prince would be raised by monks from Ding’an Temple, akin to being raised by the Buddha himself.”

“Did the former emperor agree to this?” Lin Ziyin asked in surprise. She had a hard time believing that both the Empress Dowager and the princely heir of Prince Min’s residence were hexed by Chu Suifeng. The signs of a rat were clear, but it was unfortunate that the Emperor’s thoughts were unknown.