Holding onto Chensong as a chess piece is still somewhat useful; at least for now, it can save our lives.

However, the next moment.

Qu Jingyun said loudly, "This subject has failed in educating her son, raising such an unfilial son who is disloyal to the country. The General's Mansion has been loyal for generations, and there is no such heir!"

These words caused an uproar.

Madam Shen is going to put righteousness before family!

A look of surprise flashed across the Emperor's eyes. After a moment's thought, he nodded: "It's good that Madam Shen has this intention."

"Hurry up and take them both away."

His voice was calm, but the Imperial Guards acted swiftly and decisively, immediately ordering the man to be taken away.

Lin Qingping and the other woman were both incredulous, never expecting Qu Jingyun to say such a thing.

If Shen Song were to go to prison with him, then no one would be able to save him.

Lin Qingping's mind raced, and she decisively said, "Chen Song, you and I have no connection whatsoever. I have been wronged, and I believe that one day my innocence will be cleared. You don't need to suffer because of me. Let's end our relationship here."

She looked at Chen Song with eagerness in her eyes.

She hoped he would understand her hint and stay outside to save her.

But Chen Song was so angry with Qu Jingyun that her mind went blank. Looking into her eyes, she roared at Qu Jingyun fiercely.

"You've been away from home for five years, what are you doing back? You keep saying you're doing this for the good of the General's Mansion, but as soon as you came back, bad luck started to happen at home..."

The Imperial Guards dragged him out, their roars still echoing.

Many people around her secretly looked at Qu Jingyun with sympathy.

Qu Jingyun remained unmoved. After the emperor told her to rise, she stood up without changing her expression and sat back down in her seat.

The banquet continued.