Prince Chu defended himself against the accusations made by the courtiers, addressing each point with reason and evidence, leaving his accusers speechless.
Despite Prince Chu's usual silent demeanor, which made others think he had poor speaking skills, his eloquence was actually very impressive.
After hearing Prince Chu's defense, the emperor scolded the courtiers who accused him and warned the Crown Prince and Prince Dai not to create trouble.
The Crown Prince and Prince Dai clearly understood the emperor's warning, feeling that the emperor intended to protect Prince Chu, which made them resent him even more.
While they were plotting against Prince Chu once again, Marquis An Yang revealed at the morning court that Marquis Jingyang had colluded with the Xiongnu, causing a tremendous uproar in the court.
The emperor, furious, ordered the Crown Prince and Prince Dai to investigate the matter thoroughly.
