The second prince makes a breakthrough

"Confidential? Prince Wen, you forgot that you made a business deal with a criminal of the Empire. Moreover, what proof is there that you aren't lying to hide the bribe?" The Crown Prince took the chance and pointed his finger at him. He felt like he was really on a roll today, first his third brother and now, the second brother.

Unfortunately for him, Shang Wen isn't like the third prince who keeps everyone shut their mouths with his intellect. The second prince is a completely straightforward type.

He gave a quick reply with a bold question, shaking the hearts of everyone present in the courtroom, including his father, "Proof? Let me ask you a question. I want to ask you. Is there proof that you are his majesty's real blood? You haven't awakened our famed Phoenix Bloodline. So, why shouldn't we assume that the Empress had committed adultery?"