"The route from Fengling Pass to the memorials of the Capital City has always been under the control of my Prince's household. For this rebellion, he even cut off the grain supply to Fengling Pass long in advance. Shangguan Xi knew nothing of all this. If Shangguan Xi hadn't appeared in Jiulong Hall in the nick of time that day to stop my Prince from ascending the throne, the Prince would have been enthroned as Emperor long ago. How could things have come to this pass?"
Emperor Kangwu wore a cold expression and asked a question to which he already knew the answer: "Then why did you lie in Jiulong Hall that day?"
Zhao Yin immediately pointed at Shangguan Li: "Because of him! He said my Prince was in his hands, and he used the Prince's life to threaten me into lying. I don't know whose bloodline Shangguan Xi carries, but I know that I, Zhao Yin, have lived to this day, blessed with both son and daughter and a life free from want, entirely thanks to the Prince's favor. To my mind, compared to the Prince's life, everyone else is utterly insignificant. To make the Second Prince show mercy to the Prince, I had no choice but to obey him in everything."
Chapter 364