"Whether we're familiar or not, a little investigation will tell us. Why is Father-in-law so agitated? It's as if he's been exposed."

Su Liluo said calmly.

Su Liluo had quite a strong impression of this Eunuch Liu from her past life.

If it weren't for his help in his previous life, Xiao Ye probably wouldn't have been so easily disliked and deposed by the emperor.

“The Crown Princess is right. Someone, summon Grand Secretary Liu Xianyou, and also summon the Imperial Observatory.”

Emperor Wenjian was also curious, so he ordered someone to invite the two men over.

He was eager to know if this Taoist priest Qingchen was truly capable. If he had predicted correctly this time, he would like to see who was more powerful, him or the Imperial Observatory.

Before long, Liu Xianyou and the Director of the Imperial Observatory were invited over.

Liu Xianyou had no idea what had happened. She only felt a little uneasy when she saw Liu Gonggong's bad expression and the terrible look he gave her when she came in.

"Greetings, Your Majesty! Greetings, Crown Prince! Greetings, Crown Princess!"

Liu Xianyou bowed and knelt before each of them, and the Imperial Observatory followed suit.

"You two, get up. I called you here today because I have something to discuss. Liu Xianyou, do you know Eunuch Zhang (Liu was later changed to his surname)?"

“I naturally recognize Eunuch Zhang.”

Liu Xianyou was startled, but still pretended to be calm and answered.

"I've heard you're his descendant, and he's your uncle? Why have I never heard you mention that before?"

The Emperor then asked.

He didn't question, but asked directly and affirmatively, which greatly surprised Liu Xianyou, who gave Liu Gonggong a complicated look.

How did he reveal their relationship?

"is that so?"

Emperor Wenjian was slightly angry when he saw Liu Xianyou standing there speechless, and asked again in a deep voice.

Liu Xianyou trembled and hurriedly cupped his hands, "Your Majesty, I have no relation with Eunuch Zhang. I don't know where Your Majesty heard such absurd words."

Liu Gonggong felt a slight sense of relief; thankfully, he hadn't admitted it.

"No, you're lying."

Just then, Che Yi suddenly spoke up, looking at Liu Xianyou with a serious expression.

Liu Xianyou then noticed the Taoist priest Che Yi. He didn't know why the Taoist priest was talking about him like that, since he didn't know him at all.

"Your Majesty, everything I have said is true."

Liu Xianyou had no choice but to reaffirm to Emperor Wenjian.

Emperor Wenjian looked at Liu Xianyou and Che Yi, feeling confused and unsure of whom to believe.

But then Che Yi made a finger gesture with one hand and walked step by step toward Liu Xianyou, revealing his secrets one by one.

"You are 24 years old this year, born in an unlucky year, month, day and hour. From birth, you were considered an omen of bad luck by your father's family and suffered abuse from a young age. You are a pitiful person."

But your mother was ruthless and murdered all your father's children. You were the only male heir, so your father's family focused on raising you. Unfortunately, when you were six years old, your father was corrupt, and the entire family was executed.

To survive, you were sent to your uncle's care, and for many years you grew up under his close care. You are a descendant of the disgraced Du family, which is why you and your uncle are not acquainted.

What!

Descendant of a disgraced official!

The first to be surprised was Emperor Wenjian.

The laws of the Great Liang Dynasty clearly stipulate that families of criminal officials are prohibited from serving as officials in the court for three generations.

If this Grand Secretary Liu is the descendant of a disgraced official, then they have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor, which is to trample on the emperor's face!

Deceive him to his face!

Emperor Wenjian's face darkened with anger, and he shouted, "Liu Xianyou, is what he said true?"

Liu Xianyou was already in a state of panic, wondering in fear who this Taoist priest was and why he knew so much about him.

In particular, no one knew about his birth except for the Du family and his uncle. Also, his mother's murder was something that even the Du family did not know!

Over the years, almost the entire Du family has died, and he is the only one left alive.

“Nonsense, Your Majesty does not know any Du family members at all.”

Liu Xianyou nervously retorted.

"What is your father's surname? Why do you take your mother's surname, Liu?"

At this point, Emperor Wenjian also discovered the crux of the problem.

Previously, he only cared about Liu Xianyou's talent and forgot to pay attention to his surname.

Looking back now, it's really quite interesting.

In Daliang, a place where the local customs are not very open, very few people would give up their father's surname and choose to take their mother's surname instead.

“This… I was raised by my mother since I was a child. My father never fulfilled his responsibilities to me for a single day, so I… took my mother’s surname.”

Liu Xianyou answered somewhat flusteredly, unaware that he had fallen into a trap.

"Really? Aren't you from a family of scholars? Could it be that your mother could pass the imperial examination and become a scholar?"

Emperor Wenjian's roar brought Liu Xianyou back to his senses.

It’s over!

He's finished!

His true identity has been revealed!

"emperor!"

Liu Xianyou cried out in fear, then knelt down on the ground with a thud.

Even Eunuch Liu, who was standing to the side, closed his eyes resignedly and then knelt down on the ground as well.

"Your Majesty, it's all my fault. I couldn't bear to see my nephew suffer, so I secretly raised him in the capital. His father is no human being; he treats him terribly."

But he would have his life ruined because of his father's mistake, and this old servant couldn't bear it, so I deceived the Emperor! I beg Your Majesty to spare Lord Liu; this old servant is willing to take full responsibility!

His nephew is exceptionally talented, is his sister's only son, and the only heir to the Liu family line. He must protect him!

"Guards, drag Eunuch Zhang and Scholar Liu away and take them to the dungeon to await their fate!"

Emperor Wenjian was furious and never expected that the minister he trusted was actually the descendant of a disgraced official!

Moreover, they belong to the family of the disgraced official Du!

The Du family's embezzlement case was a sensation back then; the embezzled funds found in their home were almost equivalent to half of the national treasury.

Allowing the descendants of such a disgraced official to continue serving in the court is an insult to him.

And then there's Eunuch Zhang, who's been with him for so many years, yet he never realized that Zhang was related to the Du family!

It seems it really was my mistake!

Ignoring the pleas for mercy from Eunuch Liu and Liu Xianyou, Emperor Wenjian angrily ordered them to be dragged away.

After the hall quieted down, Emperor Wenjian finally looked at Che Yi with a hint of appreciation.

"Master Qingchen, you truly have some skill! So, what is your opinion on the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's divorce?"

Emperor Wenjian asked.

Che Yi was actually quite shocked at this moment. He hadn't expected that what the Crown Princess had told him was actually true.

Can she really predict these things?

Thinking about what he was about to say, his expression became more serious.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are a match made in heaven, a predestined fate. If they are forcibly separated, it may incur the wrath of the heavens. Furthermore, the so-called 'Emperor Star Venus' theory is a misunderstanding by the Imperial Astronomical Bureau."