Imperial Court has Decided. (1/3)

As soon as Liyun entered the compound where the Imperial Court is situated, he saw there were rows of armies outside stationed and ready for battle momentum.

"Alright, Ergou Station the whole army here and follow me. Only one servant is allowed per master inside the court, Liyun said while walking towards the Imperial Court room.

Seeing Liyun's private army, the other armies shook because of the aura they were emanating.

Liyun didn't bother with anyone and directly went in front of the stairs of the Imperial Palace.

"IMPERIAL PRINCE, THE PRINCE OF DESTINY, MOST BEAUTIFUL PERSON IN THE WHOLE UNIVERSE, PRINCE TANG ZHENLIYUN IS HERE." The door guard yelled to inform the whole building.

Fuck!! I am going to lose my eardrums one day with idiots yelling in my ear.

Liyun grumbled and then entered the court. The court was grand and beautiful; there was art everywhere; even the pillars were designed to be art.

Liyun raised his gaze to the grand throne towering half a floor above, where his father sat with an air of unshakable authority. Draped in regal robes, his presence was commanding, and atop his head rested an intricate, veil-like crown that exuded a powerful aura. His piercing gaze swept over the hall, radiating an unspoken power befitting the ruler of the realm.

My old man can pose alright; I had a camera with me, and I would have clicked a photo.

Liyun then proceeded with Ergou towards the throne.

In the throne room, it was customary for the accused to stand to the Emperor's left, while those presenting charges stood to his right.

Liyun saw the right side was already occupied; there was his Uncle Wu and someone he didn't know.

Liyun looked toward the empty left side, his eyes narrowing as he gave Ergou a faint nod.

Ergou slowly closed his eyes, nodding in return, before dashing out of the hall. The Imperial Court was not a place where one could enter or leave at will, but Ergou didn't give a fuck about the emperor's authority.

"Prince, you're being accused, so you have to go to the left side." A man came in and told Liyun while going on his knees as Liyun was small.

"Who are you?" Liyun asked the kind old man, who, although he was a great official, was kind enough to come and tell him what to do.

"I am the minister of justice." The old man smiled kindly and replied.

"Alright, I'll stay here. I have no intention of standing on the left side," Liyun said innocently.

The Minister of Justice gave a slight nod, then rose from his seat. Without a word, he walked toward the throne and calmly took his place beside it.

In the Imperial Court, the Minister of Justice has the highest power after the Emperor because only he can vote and have a say in the Emperor's decision.

Liyun,"" the emperor spoke. Seeing his son standing in the middle of the court, he looked at him with pleased eyes.

"Father," Liyun said, nodding his head and bowing deeply to show his respect.

Ergou returned at that moment, carrying a massive chair on his back. With a respectful demeanor, he placed the chair directly before Liyun, who seated himself calmly at the center of the grand hall, he looked a bit tiny in the chair.

"He's the favorite prince, alright."

"We, the representatives of the commoners, are with our beloved prince."

"I don't know why such a young person should be called upon here."

As soon as Liyun sat down, the court was filled with gossip.

" SILENCE "

The emperor's voice reverberated in the whole courtroom, and everyone became quiet.

"Let's begin. Announce the supposed crimes," the emperor said to the minister of justice.

The old minister of justice bowed his head to the emperor, then walked two steps ahead and said, "Today the accused person is His Highness Prince Liyun, the victim of today's case is our guest from the Fang Empire and General Wu. By taking permission from the emperor, we begin the trial."

"Prince Liyun is being accused of forcefully invading the privacy of the Fang Empire guests with General Wu Sang. General Wu Sang also complained about being raped while he was invading the Fang Empire guests, and Prince Liyun was somehow involved in such matters," the Minister of Justice said to the whole court.

The whole court was silent; people looked at each other with shocked expressions as to what the hell kind of accusation this was.

"If the court truly finds evidence of such matters and the involvement of the Prince, the Prince will receive his punishment. However, if both of you are colluding to tarnish the Prince's and his family's reputation, you shall be punished as well," the Minister of Justice declared, his voice loud and clear, carrying an undeniable weight of authority.

"Let's start with the first accuser, the Fang Empire's envoy, Mr. Envoy. Tell us your part of the story. Where were you, and what were you doing?" The minister of justice asked as he stepped forward towards the envoy.

The envoy, hearing the question, gritted his teeth, but he was ready for the worst.

"I... I was in the bathroom, using its service, when suddenly Mr. Wu broke into the bathroom and..." The envoy's voice trembled, and he almost broke into tears while describing the situation.

"Did he enter the bathroom while breaking the door?" The Minister of Justice wanted the clear picture because one of the princes was being involved in such a horrendous case.

"N... no, he broke the wall with his body; his ass was naked and swollen red, as if he was waiting for such an opportunity," Envoy said while remembering every detail.

"What?!" The Minister of Justice was shocked to hear such sensational news.

A general broke someone's house, and his ass was red? The whole court was silent because such outlandish news was rare.

"Are you telling me he broke the wall of your bathroom, entered it with whole clothes, and was only naked in the arse and had a swollen red arse?" The minister has never heard such a weird complaint before.

"Y...yes," Envoy nodded his head when he heard it from the minister.