Chu Qingxuan's eyes grew colder and colder, and the chill at the corners of her lips deepened. "Lord Li, or do you want to sit in my seat and make this decision for me?"

Li Wen hurriedly knelt down, his body almost touching the ground. "Your Majesty, please forgive me, this humble subject had no such intention."

"Heh, I know exactly what you mean. As for the matter of the Imperial Advisor, there is no concrete evidence yet. If it is true, I will naturally deal with it," Chu Qingxuan said coldly.

After speaking, Chu Qingxuan glanced at Jun Zilin and said, "I have entrusted this matter entirely to the Prime Minister. If he has indeed committed treason, I will not tolerate it."

Li Wen knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, Ruan Qingchen is plotting a rebellion, a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of his family!"

"His Majesty!"

Chu Qingxuan's heart sank. Her gaze was cold as she said, "Dismiss the court."

After the court session, Chu Qingxuan privately summoned Jun Zilin.

"Jun Zilin, what are your thoughts on Ruan Qingchen's matter?"

Chu Qingxuan asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Jun Zilin said, "Your Majesty, I do not believe it."

Chu Qingxuan turned around, looking at Jun Zilin's face expressionlessly, making it impossible to discern her emotions. "Do you know about Ruan Qingchen's background?"

The gentleman paused for a moment, then said, "I don't know."

"Luo Yuchen, do you know?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Jun Zilin's eyes, and he frowned. "Ruan Qingchen is Luo Yuchen?"

Chu Qingxuan nodded slightly, "Yes."

Jun Zilin stood there stunned, and Chu Qingxuan remained silent.

After a long silence, Chu Qingxuan heard Jun Zilin ask her, "Then what does His Majesty intend to do?"

Chu Qingxuan said, "The one who rebelled back then was Luo Hua, not Luo Yuchen or Ruan Qingchen. If I remember correctly, many people in the Luo family died back then, which is enough."

"As for Ruan Qingchen, if he really wanted to rebel, given his position as the Grand Preceptor, he would have already obtained my position long ago."

"Besides, it would be even easier for him to do so once he becomes the emperor's consort."

Upon hearing this, Jun Zilin slowly smiled, "It seems His Majesty trusts the Imperial Advisor."

Chu Qingxuan chuckled, "Whether you believe it or not is irrelevant. What's important is why Ruan Qingchen is holding onto his troops and refusing to return."

"Your Majesty summoned me here today for this very matter, didn't you?"

Chu Qingxuan nodded.

"I will investigate this thoroughly!"

After leaving Qingchen Palace, Jun Zilin went straight to the Heavenly Prison. Upon entering the prison, the guards greeted him with utmost respect, bowing and scraping to him.

"Your Excellency, this way please."

"How is the Imperial Advisor?" Junzi Lin asked.

"fine."

"Alright, you can go now."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Jun Zilin stood at the prison cell door, looking at the figure inside. His brows furrowed slightly, then he smiled and called out, "Grand Preceptor."

The tone was teasing.

Ruan Qingchen heard Jun Zilin's voice, immediately turned around, and saw Jun Zilin.

A sarcastic smile played on his lips. "What? The Empress has come to see me, and now the Prime Minister is here too?"

Jun Zilin opened the cell door, sat down by himself, and said lightly, "It seems you're eating quite well here."

“It’s quite good,” Ruan Qingchen replied.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

Ruan Qingchen remained silent, showing no intention of answering Jun Zilin.

Jun Zilin stared intently at Ruan Qingchen, his gaze burning. "Ruan Qingchen, you must tell me everything before I can help you!"

"Do you know that if this is proven true, you'll be dead!"