"According to the royal regulations of Country S, if the little prince is still alive, the position of the crown prince belongs to him. You, as his uncle, will have to step aside—"
Before Lawson could finish his words, the gun in Nangong Yu's hand was pointed right at the center of his forehead. "Shut up!"
Nowadays, there were not many people who could threaten Nangong Yu.
The little prince was one of them.
Nangong Yu had secretly sent people to look for him for more than ten years.
But there had been no news.
The Queen had already determined that the little prince was dead; how could he still be alive?
"My eldest brother and sister-in-law's family died in a plane crash long ago. Stop being an alarmist!"
Looking at Nangong Yu aiming the gun at his forehead, Lawson felt as if his heart had been viciously pierced by a sharp knife, his soul aching so much it felt torn apart.
It wasn't until this moment that he completely woke up to the truth.
Wen Yan had not lied at all. From beginning to end, Nangong Yu had been using him.
He never liked the person who accompanied him when he was blind.
The so-called unforgettable first love was all fake!
It was a pity he didn't become an actor.
Lawson twitched the corners of his lips and sneered, "Back then, I put the only parachute on your brother and sister-in-law's helicopter. The little prince's remains have never been found, so he must still be alive now. If you shoot me dead, you will never know the little prince's whereabouts!"
Nangong Yu's large hand gripping the gun unconsciously tightened.
He looked at Lawson, who used to fawn over him like a dog, suddenly acting like a different person. He tried his best to calm his emotions. "Secretary Lawson, did someone say something to you? Those are all attempts to sow discord between us. Don't believe them."
He sat down next to Lawson again, placing his large hand on the back of the chair Lawson was sitting on, as if to pull him into his arms.
In the past, as long as he got a little closer, Lawson's heart would beat uncontrollably fast.
But at this moment, he only felt incomparably chilled and resentful.
"I won't tell you the little prince's whereabouts!"
Nangong Yu's expression changed drastically. Just as he was about to grab Lawson's neck, Lawson suddenly disappeared right under his nose.
Lawson had used the invisibility talisman Wen Yan gave him and quickly left the private room.
Nangong Yu immediately called his men over. "Search the whole city for Lawson. Once you find him, if he dares to resist, shoot to kill!"
Lawson was brought back to Rex's house by Wen Yan and Si Moyan.
Wen Yan looked at Lawson with a tight frown. "You said earlier in the private room that you left a parachute on the eldest prince and princess's plane?"
Lawson nodded. "Yes."
Wen Yan furrowed her brows, deep in thought.
She immediately asked Wen Jinglou to bring over the outfit Xiaoshu used to wear.
"Do you recognize these clothes?"
Lawson looked carefully for a few moments, his pupils suddenly widening. "It's... it's the little prince's clothes."
Wen Yan and Wen Jinglou exchanged a glance.
[Xiaoshu must be the little prince!]
Hearing this, Old Master Si and his group were absolutely stunned.
The identities of Wen Yan's maiden family members were truly more noble than the last!
If Xiaoshu really was the little prince, he would be the King of Country S in the future.
"Miss Wen, can you figure out where the little prince is?"
Wen Yan pursed her lips tightly. "Even if I knew, it's impossible for me to tell you, because you killed his parents!"
Lawson lowered his head, his eyes full of repentance and remorse. "I was blinded by love. Miss Wen, as long as we can bring Nangong Yu down, I will turn myself in. At that time, I will expose all of Nangong Yu's crimes!"
Wen Yan narrowed her beautiful eyes. "All the posts on Nangong Yu's private account have been deleted. When you saw them back then, did you take screenshots to save them?"
Lawson nodded. "I saved every post he made. If it weren't for him complaining and describing the eldest prince and the others as unforgivably evil, I wouldn't have been so ruthless! Also, over the years, working as his chief secretary, I have all the evidence of him accepting bribes. But he is the crown prince. The Queen and the royal family will definitely protect him for the sake of their reputation. The only way is to let the Queen and the royal elders know that the little prince is still alive!"
Wen Yan pursed her lips tightly. "Just knowing the little prince is alive is not enough. After all, the little prince is only a teenager, and Nangong Yu has been the crown prince for several years. His power cannot be underestimated, unless—"
Looking at the bright, beautiful, and intelligent Wen Yan, Lawson's curiosity was piqued. "Unless what?"
Wen Yan's face turned cold. "You just need to prepare the evidence of Nangong Yu's crimes. You don't need to know what happens next!"
Saying that, Wen Yan looked gently at Si Moyan. "Brother Ayan, for the next few days, stay close to Lawson. I'll only be at ease if you keep an eye on him."
With Si Moyan by Lawson's side, they wouldn't have to worry about Lawson running away, nor about him being assassinated by Nangong Yu's men.
...
After Lawson left, Wen Yan took the clothes Wen Xiaoshu wore when he was a child and showed them to Rex.
Rex nodded very affirmatively. "Yes, these clothes belong to the little prince!"
"Grandpa, can you get a strand of the Queen's hair? Let's do a DNA test first. Once we are completely sure, we can go find the Queen."
"I can, but if Nangong Yu still knows the little prince is alive, he will definitely investigate the testing facilities."
Wen Yan nodded thoughtfully. "Not only that, he will also strictly inspect ports, airports, and train stations recently. If we want to take the sample somewhere else to do it, it will probably attract his attention as well."
Rex was silent for a moment before he suddenly remembered something important. "I remember when the little prince was born, he had seven moles on the sole of his foot. As the saying goes, a foot stepping on one star can command a thousand soldiers, let alone stepping on seven stars. From birth, the little prince had the physiognomy of an emperor meant to rule the world."
Wen Jinglou immediately nodded. "Xiaoshu does indeed have seven moles on his right foot."
"Grandpa, have you seen the little prince's foot before?"
Rex nodded. "I have."
Wen Yan called Wen Xiaoshu over and asked him to take off his socks.
Rex took a look at Wen Xiaoshu's foot and quickly nodded. "Yes, exactly like this."
"Grandpa, Dad, Sister, what are you talking about?" Wen Xiaoshu was confused.
Wen Yan did not plan to tell Wen Xiaoshu about his background for the time being. After all, his identity was sensitive, and Nangong Yu viewed him as a thorn in his side.
Right now, the only person in the royal family who could suppress Nangong Yu was the Queen.
But the Queen had not been in good health in recent years, and even Duke Rex had not seen her for a long time.
"Grandpa, find a way to enter the palace and see the Queen. I'll use an invisibility talisman and stay by your side."
Rex nodded. "Alright."
...
For three consecutive days, Nangong Yu's subordinates failed to assassinate Lawson, let alone find the little prince's whereabouts.
Nangong Yu was furious. He issued an order to the court to send Luo Yuan to the gallows as soon as possible.
Once Luo Yuan died, he would announce the truth about Luya's murder, and then Lawson would become a top-tier wanted criminal.
"Send more men to the Queen's side. Anyone who wants to see the Queen must have my permission."
The doctor had told Nangong Yu that the Queen would not live past the end of this year.
As long as she died and he became the King, even if the little prince was still alive, he would no longer pose a threat to him.
The confidant nodded, "I will make the arrangements immediately, but Your Highness..."
Seeing his confidant hesitate, Nangong Yu's face turned cold. "But what?"
"An hour ago, Duke Rex went to the palace where the Queen is recuperating. Since you hadn't given the order yet, the guards let him in."
Nangong Yu's expression changed drastically. "Did he go alone or did he bring someone?"
"He was alone."
Nangong Yu's anxious heart settled slightly, but the next second, he recalled the bizarre scene of Lawson disappearing right under his nose.
He had consulted experts and learned that some people knew the art of invisibility.
What if Rex brought someone who knew invisibility to see the Queen?
"Quick, bring our men and follow me to the Queen's palace."
...
When Nangong Yu arrived at the Queen's palace with his men, he suddenly heard a painful wail.
"Your Majesty, how could you leave so suddenly?"
Nangong Yu immediately barged in. He saw Rex sitting by the bed, while the Queen lay there with a peaceful expression. No matter how Rex wept bitterly, she had no reaction at all.
Nangong Yu quickly stepped forward and checked the Queen's breathing.
Sure enough, there was no breath.
"Mother!" Nangong Yu bent his knees and knelt down. "How could you leave so suddenly?"
Rex wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. "Your mother was just talking to me one second, and the next she was coughing up blood and breathing her last. She was so severely ill, why didn't you ever tell us?"
Nangong Yu choked back a sob. "I thought Mother could hold on for a little longer."
Nangong Yu clapped his hands, instructing his confidant to call the doctor.
After the doctor examined the Queen, he confirmed her death.
Nangong Yu asked Rex and the doctor to step out first, leaving himself alone in the Queen's room.
Looking at the peaceful-faced Queen on the bed, an uncontrollable excitement suddenly appeared on his face.
"I was just thinking it would be great if you could die sooner, and it seems the heavens heard my inner voice and let you die immediately. Now, no one will dare to stand in my way!"
"Even if your most beloved little prince is still alive, so what? He is nothing but a teenage boy right now. Once I become the ruler of this country, what can he do to me?"
"But don't worry, once I find him, I will send him down to accompany you. With your eldest son, eldest daughter-in-law, and grandson keeping you company down there, you certainly won't be lonely."
"Who asked you to be so biased? You always thought I was the most unremarkable among your children, so I insisted on proving to you that I am no worse than your eldest son. You stopped me from being with Moni and forced me to marry Luo Yuan. Hah, now Luo Yuan is a murderer, and the Luo family has fallen into ruin. Anything and anyone you like, I will destroy them one by one!"
"Rest assured, I will give you a grand burial, but then I will replace your ashes with the ashes of a dog, and scatter your real ashes into a stinking ditch. So much for the highly respected Her Majesty the Queen; from now on, you can stay in the gutter!"
"Hahaha..."
Nangong Yu was laughing maniacally when suddenly, he sensed something was wrong and whipped his head around.
Seeing the scene on the bed, his pupils contracted violently, and all the blood in his body rushed straight to his head!
