The Emperor thought for a moment, and without much hesitation, nodded his head and then asked, "Did you also ask Minister Feng and others to plead on your behalf?"
The Crown Prince furrowed his brows, "No, I spoke directly with Father Emperor. Why involve them?"
The Emperor pondered, "Then who sought them out?"
The next day, the Emperor learned who had sought them out. It couldn't be helped; the story spun by Bai Shan was too captivating. Moreover, he had gone back to consult with Manbao and Bai Erlang. After the three of them filled in the gaps, blending together seven parts truth with three parts fiction, they fascinated their classmates at the National Academy and their families to no end.
Even someone like Minister Feng, after hearing the story from his grandson, couldn't stop thinking about it and even took the time to visit Xiang Mingxue in the heavenly prison.
