Prince Liang provoked public outrage by slaughtering innocent civilians, causing entire families to perish.
He even sent people to pursue the killings, exhibiting exceedingly vile behavior.
At that time, the entire people of Nanxia, upon hearing of the incident, were watching intensely. If Father Emperor does not severely punish him, it will be hard to silence the widespread voices of condemnation.
Although he murdered Prince Cheng's Heir, it was targeted solely at one individual, who was also a descendant of the Imperial Family.
The common people simply do not care about Royal matters.
Old Fifth is far away in Yunzhou; previously he was too nervous, which led him to believe the return of Old Fifth. Upon reflection later, it was downright impossible.
Moreover, those industries openly have no connection with him. Perhaps everything is merely a coincidence.
Now, he does not dare to admit that those are his industries at all.
