Chapter 231 Control
At this time, Emperor Xingluo looked gloomy and asked in a low voice: "Yesterday, by a very coincidence, the Phoenix Wings were mysteriously stolen from the Xingluo Royal Research Institute. And the staff on duty at the time , it is Deputy Director Han En, who claims to have seen you go here with his own eyes."
Han En knelt on the ground, his face full of indignation, and he said passionately: "Your Majesty, it is absolutely true that this is the person. When I came to report on my work yesterday, I happened to meet him. I know that he is the envoy of the Beast King Palace. , I didn’t think much about it at the time, but I never expected that something like this would happen.”
Emperor Xingluo's face was ashen and his mood was obviously extremely bad. When Lin Xiuran first arrived, the wings of the phoenix disappeared. This was really too much of a coincidence. If it's not intentional, it's been planned for a long time. However, this matter is extremely complex. In fact, deep down in his heart, he felt that the possibility of Lin Xiuran committing a crime was very low. However, the problem reflected by the loss of the artifact at this moment was huge. It is simply unbelievable that someone could steal the artifact that was carefully guarded by the Star Luo Palace.
Lin Xiuran's face was stern, and he looked straight at Han En like a sword. Obviously, this was a complete slander, but he didn't know whether it was Emperor Xingluo who cooperated with them in preparing to plot against him, or whether it was Han En who did it alone. But no matter what the situation is, his current situation is not optimistic.
Emperor Xingluo pondered slightly, and after thinking for a moment, asked: "Dai Junlin, as the palace inspector, didn't you find anything wrong yesterday?"
At this time, the official who brought Lin Xiuran, Dai Junlin, stepped forward and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, when I inspected the palace yesterday, I didn't find much abnormality. I only saw Deputy Director Han on duty normally. However, when I came outside the reception hall, it was indeed too quiet, as if there was no one there. "You know, Lin Xiuran is the only one living in the reception hall. His words were undoubtedly meant to support the fire, almost implying that Lin Xiuran might not have been in the guest hall for a period of time yesterday.
Emperor Xingluo turned his gaze to Lin Xiuran and motioned for him to give further explanation.
Lin Xiuran felt a little disdainful, but still said coldly: "I am meditating, so naturally I won't make any sound."
For a while, the situation reached a deadlock, with both sides insisting on their own opinions, but no third person could produce conclusive evidence.
"Your Majesty, the artifact was lost this time because of my inability to take care of it. I am willing to be disarmed and return home, but I beg your Majesty to find out the real murderer, otherwise the Star Luo Empire will lose its face." Han En knelt on the ground, tears even bursting out of his eyes, and he looked very angry The painful look of sorrow for the country.
Emperor Xingluo narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced back and forth between Lin Xiuran, Han En and Dai Junlin. At this moment, the atmosphere became increasingly tense, as if the surrounding air had solidified.
This matter is no longer as simple as the loss of an artifact. This is related to the dignity and face of the Star Luo Empire, and if it is not handled properly, it will most likely cause strong dissatisfaction from the Beast King Palace. At that time, once a chain reaction is triggered, it will be something that the Star Luo Empire cannot bear. After all, even the Star Luo Empire is afraid of the intimidating power of the Beast King Palace. That is a powerful existence that even the Douluo Continent Federation is worried about.
This was also the reason why Emperor Xingluo had difficulty making a decision. If it were anyone else, he could directly search the person, or even use some special means to search the soul. But Lin Xiuran was a member of the Beast King Palace after all, and he did not dare to act rashly without definite evidence. However, he could not do nothing. Although there is currently no conclusive evidence, Han En and others pointed their suspicion at Lin Xiuran.
If this matter cannot be handled correctly, the subjects of the Star Luo Empire will definitely have great opinions. At that time, it will have a great impact on the rule of the Star Luo Empire and the majesty of the royal family.
Therefore, this matter has involved many aspects. As the king of a country, Emperor Xingluo has to consider far more than just finding the murderer. But the only thing that can be done now is to find the real thief.
"Your Majesty, you must think it over carefully. The explanation of meditation obviously cannot help him clear away the suspicion." Han En continued, "This person must be quibbling. After all, the Beast King Palace is in Douluo Continent, how can it be possible to offer such a generous offer? What are the conditions to help the Star Luo Empire? Maybe this is their long-planned action to weaken the strength of our Star Luo Empire." It must be said that Han En's words spoke to the heart of the Star Luo Emperor. After all, the terms offered by the Beast King Palace were so generous that even he himself couldn't believe it. The Beast Emperor Palace has existed in the Douluo Continent for thousands of years. How could it help the Star Luo Empire resist the Douluo Continent just for a divine weapon?
Of course, what Emperor Xingluo doesn't know is that the Beast Emperor Palace has never had any fundamental position. Whether it is Douluo Continent, Xingluo Continent, or Dou Ling Continent, it is the same for the Beast Emperor Palace.
Emperor Xingluo was silent for a long time, and then slowly spoke: "Lin Xiuran, do you have evidence to prove your innocence?"
Lin Xiuran frowned slightly and said firmly: "I meditated in the guest hall, so I don't need evidence. On the contrary, they want to slander me based on just one word. Is there any evidence to prove that I stole the Phoenix Wings?"
Emperor Xingluo looked at Han En and Dai Junlin and asked, "Do you have any conclusive evidence?"
Han En was speechless for a moment and could only forcefully explain: "Your Majesty, although there is no direct evidence, he is the most suspicious. I did see him wandering around the outside of the Royal Research Institute yesterday. He is the most suspicious."
Dai Junlin also lowered his head and said nothing at this moment, but there was a dark color in his eyes.
Emperor Xingluo thought to himself that this matter was indeed difficult. If it was really Lin Xiuran who did it, it would inevitably lead to revenge from the Beast King Palace; if it weren't for him, how would he find the real thief and save the empire's face?
He pondered for a moment, and then said: "I will send people to investigate this matter thoroughly. Before the truth is revealed, envoy of the Beast King Palace, you must cooperate with our investigation."
After he finished speaking, several soldiers in armor immediately surrounded Lin Xiuran and stretched out their hands to grab him.
Lin Xiuran's eyes narrowed slightly, his body flashed to the back to avoid a few people, and then he said coldly: "What do you mean by this, Your Majesty? Do you want to control me?"
Emperor Xingluo frowned slightly: "Cooperating with the investigation is the same. Naturally, it is impossible to give the envoy freedom for the time being. As long as it is found that it was not the envoy, Xingluo will immediately lift the control and apologize to your palace."
(End of chapter)