Chapter 84: Unusual
Everyone present was intelligent, and Mo Qingkuang's words immediately dispelled their confusion.
"If having no flaws is the biggest flaw, then what if this whole thing is a setup?"
Having been friends with Wang Hua for many years, Dean Hua naturally understood him quite well. He realized that through Wang Yu's earlier apology, the meticulous arrangements for the assassination, and the preemptive removal of the Wang family from suspicion, the true purpose was not to exclude the Wang family from the suspect list but to place them at the top of the list.
"Do you mean that Wang Hua intentionally made me suspect him?" Hua Ge's expression turned ugly.
"Yes, I believe that after learning about your investigation, he knew he was under suspicion." Mo Qingkuang nodded.
"I believe he has prepared a lot. Even if we suspect him of orchestrating the explosion on Chang'an Street and the assassination outside the palace, we might not find any evidence," Mo Qingkuang sighed.
Hua Ge couldn't help but laugh bitterly. "Haha, indeed, it is possible!"
Mo Qingkuang breathed a sigh of relief. It was a significant challenge for him to discuss matters in front of these bigwigs. Despite being able to listen earnestly and even agree with his analysis, they could easily kill him with a breath, especially considering his current situation.
He keenly felt a pair of cold eyes scrutinizing him from behind the curtain.
He secretly praised his ancestors' wisdom; their words were indeed effective.
"So, what do we do now? Stop the investigation?" Zheng Tao asked, feeling somewhat helpless.
Since Wang Hua had been prepared for a long time, and everything they knew about him was likely what Wang Hua wanted them to see, they had already lost the initiative. Continuing the investigation might only result in being led by the nose.
"No, even if we follow Mo Qingkuang's reasoning, there is still a possibility that someone else is framing Wang Hua. His position is too crucial. Any misstep could lead to chaos in the court. We cannot stop investigating, but we must be purposeful," Fu Qing said after some contemplation.
"What do you mean, Principal Fu?" Behind the curtain, the Empress's cold voice drifted out.
"The matter is in your hands now, Your Majesty. If there are things we cannot handle, I will assist," the three of them bowed to the Empress sitting behind the curtain.
Wang Hua was the Prime Minister, and only the Emperor's decree could affect him.
The Empress gave a faint reply. Although she was unparalleled in martial arts and the foremost powerhouse in the Tianxuan Dynasty, she rarely interfered in political matters. Military and national affairs were entrusted to trusted ministers, and she was more like the ultimate weapon or symbol of strength for the Tianxuan Empire.
But she was not naive. After hundreds of years of ruling the empire, she had developed deep political acumen and control.
She could easily understand and analyze the intense discussion between Dean Hua and Mo Qingkuang in the hall below.
However, she felt relatively reassured about the three elders of the Imperial Academy. They were only in charge of overseeing the Imperial Academy, and the real control of the Imperial Academy still lay in her hands.
Moreover, she had no fear with her strength. There was hardly anyone in the Tianxuan Realm who could threaten her existence. For hundreds of years, no one dared to act recklessly in her presence. Rebellion was possible, but one must be prepared to face death.
Fu Qing and his two companions were the top three scholars and warriors from the imperial examination a hundred years ago. They were personally selected and groomed by her, entrusted with heavy responsibilities.
Handing over the investigation to these elders, she felt quite reassured.
"Your Majesty's orders will be followed," Fu Qing and his companions bowed and withdrew.
The Empress then turned to Han Yan'er and Mo Qingkuang. "You two may also leave. The words spoken here today will linger in my mind!"
"Yes..."
As she watched Han Yan and Mo Qingkuang leave side by side, the Empress, hidden behind the curtain, revealed a hint of perplexity on her breathtakingly beautiful face.
This Mo Qingkuang was somewhat unpredictable.
In terms of talent, he was acceptable. Although he possessed only earth-grade roots, he wasn't particularly outstanding compared to the rest of the Central Province. Every year, there were batches of individuals like him and even every five or eight years, there might be one or two with aptitudes like Lin Yang.
However, what initially caught her attention was his clever use of the Falling Flower Palm to defeat Lin Yang, whose actual combat strength exceeded his own, in the arena.
In this world of martial artists, innate aptitude determined the lower limit, while combat intelligence determined the upper limit.
Although Mo Qingkuang's innate conditions were not as good, his future achievements were boundless.
Furthermore, there was the 'Love for the Lotus' poem circulated at last night's Lu Ming Banquet, as well as his articulate and logical analysis in the hall just now.
It's all the more impressive to her. This Mo Qingkuang not only has outstanding combat talent but also possesses literary talent and strong strategic abilities.
Watching his performance just now, confidently conversing with four top-notch experts, his character is also commendable.
Once his background is thoroughly investigated, he might be worth focusing on for cultivation.
Thinking of Mo Qingkuang's background inevitably stirred up some memories from her millennial-long past.
She still remembered War Emperor Mo Fan, the ancestor of the Mo family from hundreds of years ago.
With a pair of iron fists, he made a name for himself in the Tianxuan Empire through countless battles. The title of War Emperor was earned through countless fights.
War Emperor Mo Fan was also known for his combat talent since his rise. He was accustomed to challenging opponents of higher levels and often exchanged injuries for victory, ultimately succumbing to numerous wounds and passing away prematurely, leaving the Mo family in its current state of decline.
If Mo Fan were still alive today, with his talent, his strength would not be inferior to her own.
This Mo Qingkuang seems to be the hope for the revival of the Mo family. Like his ancestor Mo Fan, he possesses exceptional combat talent. Although slightly inferior in talent, he is still a promising candidate for challenging battles.
However, at present, Mo Qingkuang's strength is insignificant, making it difficult to employ him on a large scale. Otherwise, he would undoubtedly become a formidable warlord in the Tianxuan Empire in the future.
However, she always feels a peculiar sense of being watched from Mo Qingkuang.
As if there were eyes secretly peering at her.
It was like this during the martial examination hall and even just now in the court.
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