352nd Chapter: Be My Son! _2

Zhang San sneered, then retorted, "If I wanted power, I would simply ask Kaihuang directly. Kaihuang is clearly a wise ruler; knowing I have the capability and strength, wouldn't he grant it to me?"

"Besides, I have an alibi for last night."

"Half of yesterday, I had just been entertaining friends at my newly purchased residence when someone attacked. I suffered serious injuries and am still in pain now. This alone proves my innocence."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince sharply caught onto a detail and laughed twice, "Zhang San, you've finally slipped up. Since your arrival at the palace, has anyone mentioned last night's fire? Yet, you just let it slip from your own mouth, and still claim it wasn't you?"

Zhang San gave a wry smile and looked at the Crown Prince as if he were looking at a fool.