Is this something you can say?

Hearing this, Jiang Jingyuan's heart trembled violently, and the ten fingers in his sleeves curled up again and again.

Is this something that can be said in the palace?

Jiang Jingyuan felt a mix of emotions. Just how confident did Rong Yejin have to be to speak so brazenly? Wasn't he really afraid of hearing what was going on?

Rong Yejin, standing before her, had a smile on his face, seemingly oblivious to her confusion and bewilderment. He continued, "In fact, Tingwei Liu also knew that he was just playing the villain with General Lian."

"Liu Tingwei was planning to play out this scene with General Lian, so he sent Miss Liu to the palace early to avoid the limelight."

The current politics of Dayuan are truly unclear... It's so complicated that even one person is connected to countless others. The emperor has truly become a mere decoration... Jiang Jingyuan listened silently, and suddenly remembered something: "Oh, right, the Wei family's heart is wavering? How is it wavering? Is it wavering between different parties?"

She felt an inexplicable strangeness in her heart. "The military commanders in the court are basically led by General Lian. What is the Wei family wavering about? Are they trying to join forces with the civil officials?"

"There are also generals and General Lian..." Jiang Jingyuan's heart sank to the bottom.

The position of Grand Commandant was a promotion in name only, a demotion in reality; without military authority, it was nothing more than an empty title. But now, even the Grand Commandant and the military commanders who held military power had joined forces...

Um?

Jiang Jingyuan was slightly stunned and thought carefully about Rong Yejin's words.

Rong Yejin said that they all knew that the Wei family had not colluded with the enemy. Then why were General Lian and Chief Justice Liu confronting each other like this, one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, because they wanted the Wei family to remember General Lian's kindness so that they could take the Wei family into their pocket?

A light laugh came from above. Jiang Jingyuan looked up and saw Rong Yejin holding his teacup and saying, "The southwest is a piece of fat meat."

He seemed to have guessed Jiang Jingyuan's thoughts and said, "Tingwei Liu isn't completely on General Lian's side. Over the past two years, everyone has noticed something is amiss and has seen the beginnings of panic and wavering."

What does this mean? Did you sense something was wrong?

Jiang Jingyuan was puzzled.

But Rong Yejin had no intention of answering her question. He simply turned to the southwest, "The southwest contains Nanwu and Xiyu, the Wu clan, and some hidden families and sects. You will learn about their dangers later. The southwest is very dangerous, but the resources in other places have been divided up. Whoever can seize a place in the southwest first will gain new resources and initiative."

"This is very important. Even the Grand Marshal, the Great General, Liu Tingwei, and I all want to grab this piece of fat meat to increase our own value." Rong Yejin put down his teacup, looked at the girl in front of him seriously, and said, "There is only one person who doesn't care about this."

Jiang Jingyuan also looked at him seriously, waiting for the next words -

"Grand Censor Lin Yanqing."

Rong Yejin said, "He is the emperor's man. Compared to us, he is more devoted to serving the emperor."

Jiang Jingyuan was stunned, and a thought flashed through his mind uncontrollably: "With the emperor's indifference to state affairs, how could he still have people in the court who are wholeheartedly working for him?

"Furthermore, it sounds like the people in the Censorate are all focused on Lin Yanqing. They're even clashing with General Lian, which shows how powerful they are. With the Emperor sidelined, won't the various factions within the court unite to kick Lin Yanqing out? Are we just going to let it go?"

But Rong Yejin didn't elaborate on this. Instead, he asked Jiang Jingyuan, "Do you know the Lin family?"

Lin family? Which Lin family?

Jiang Jingyuan was stunned. How could she know about the Lin family in Dayuan...

etc.

Jiang Jingyuan's thoughts raced. Rong Yejin's question to her meant that, in his opinion, she would know. And in Rong Yejin and Rong Hou's opinion, while she might not know about the affairs of the court or the distribution of the aristocratic families in Dayuan, she would most likely understand what was happening in the outside world...

So, is the "Lin family" that Rong Yejin mentioned the same Lin family she was thinking of?

Thinking of this, Jiang Jingyuan also asked aloud: "Is it the Lin family from 'Red Sleeves Add Fragrance'?"

"Yes." Rong Yejin narrowed his eyes and smiled, saying, "The Lin family's inherited martial arts is 'Red Sleeves Adding Fragrance'. It has thirty-six fragrances, and the first fragrance, 'Smiling in the Nine Springs', is the most famous."

He said, "But boys' progress in cultivating 'Red Sleeves Adding Fragrance' is too slow, and it takes many years to see results. Therefore, boys from the Lin family are sent out from a young age to join various immortal sects, or placed in ordinary families to live out their lives in mediocrity...Lin Yanqing was born into the Lin family and later joined the Tianlu Pavilion."

Tianlu Pavilion, most of the talismans on the market come from Tianlu Pavilion.

Tianlu Pavilion, Beigui Shuangque, and Bai family's Baiwen Tower are recognized as being extremely wealthy.

Jiang Jingyuan listened to him quietly, "Tianlu Pavilion used to be a good place, but seven years ago, the Pavilion Master of Tianlu Pavilion and the Sect Master of Shenzhao Sect, Ji Xiaochen, fought at Baizhou Mountain. Both sides were seriously injured, and the power of Tianlu Pavilion changed hands. The Pavilion Master of Tianlu Pavilion existed in name only.

"It was at this time that His Majesty asked me to go and recruit Lin Yanqing."

Rong Yejin spoke slowly, "How could someone who has seen the dazzling and colorful world of the outside world care about these so-called splendors and wealth? He can't be said to be loyal to the emperor; they just take what they need."

Jiang Jingyuan seemed to be lost in thought.

"this……"

Everyone in the court looked at each other in bewilderment.

Yes, the Wei family’s suspicion has not been cleared yet, so why are the Wei family so anxious to go to the border?

"General Wei is old, and the battlefield is unpredictable. The Wei family naturally wants to reunite as soon as possible!" General Guo saw that everyone was suspicious, and his face flushed with anger. He shouted, "You are successful in Beijing with your families by your side, so how can you understand the hardship of the soldiers at the border who have been unable to return home for many years? The people at the border have their heads hanging on their belts. There is only today and no tomorrow. They earn one day at a time. No matter how much they miss their families, they dare not hope for reunion.

"General Wei has fought for Dayuan on the battlefield for decades! How many times in those decades has he been able to return home for a reunion? He's experienced life and death over the decades, so why wouldn't he be looking forward to a reunion in his old age?!"

He looked at the Prime Minister who was leisurely and contented not far away, his hands clenched into fists, trembling slightly, and said in pain: "Is even reunion a crime in the eyes of the Prime Minister?!!"

Every word was heart-wrenching, and General Guo spoke with tears in his eyes.

"Yes, General Wei's health is getting worse every year. The Wei family is so anxious because they want to fulfill General Wei's wish as soon as possible!"

"General Guo is absolutely right. The Wei family's affairs must be resolved as soon as possible! General Wei has made countless contributions to Dayuan. If word gets out that the Prime Minister is treating his meritorious officials so harshly, how many talented people will be disheartened and defect to other countries?!"

"If that's the case, those of us standing here today will truly become sinners of the abyss!"

"The Wei family must be reunited as soon as possible to comfort the hearts of the soldiers on the border!"

For a moment, a group of generals beat their chests and stamped their feet, crying silently, as if they were about to become infamous sinners for all eternity.

Even facing this scene, Rong Yejin's face remained calm and composed. He raised the corner of his mouth and said, "The Wei family has made countless contributions, and I don't want to believe they would collude with the enemy. But the Supreme Court handles cases impartially, and the laws of the Great Abyss are unquestionable."

He glanced at the crowd in front of him. "You all only know that the political situation in the southwest is unstable, and that Nanwu and Xiyu are ready to make a move. But have you ever considered that if the southwest of our Great Abyss is unstable, the Lin Kingdom in the north, and even Chen and Yu, will take this opportunity to pounce and take a heavy bite? At that time, it will be a matter of life and death for our Great Abyss."

"That's why the court has to urgently escort the Wei family to stabilize the southwestern border!" One person said impatiently with an anxious look on his face.

Rong Yejin said, "Whether the Wei family was framed or truly guilty, the Imperial Court has yet to determine. Sending the Wei family to the southwest, a situation that is unclear whether it will bring good or bad luck, will it solve the southwest's urgent needs, or will it only add fuel to the fire?"

He took a step forward and looked at General Lian, who had half-closed his eyes and was lost in thought. "Lord Lian, are you determined to exonerate the Wei family? If Lord Lian exonerates the Wei family today, the Wei family will forever carry the yoke of shame that follows them like a shadow."

There was another moment of silence in the court.

Lian Xiangsheng stroked his long, graying beard slowly and without saying a word. Beside him, General Xie Wuwang and General Guo, the guardian of the nation, also dared not speak. They stared at Rong Yejin in front of them with furrowed brows.

"Have you all forgotten the case of the Marquis of Pingjiang?

"The loyalty of the Wei family is evident to all, and the people of Dayuan are no doubt aware of this as well. As for those who intentionally spread rumors, they should be rounded up by the Imperial Court! Those who slander loyal officials and generals are the sinners of Dayuan and should be punished with death!"

One person saw Rong Yejin pressing on General Lian step by step, and everyone remained silent for a long time. He suddenly became furious and jumped out and shouted.

The people around him were stunned for a moment, their mouths slightly open, looking at him in surprise.

"Lord Lian really knows how to manage his subordinates, disregarding the law and taking human life lightly."

Rong Yejin glanced at him coldly, his voice calm but with a hint of chilliness when he listened carefully: "I am talking to Lord Lian, do you have the right to interrupt?"

The man was so frightened that he trembled all over and fell silent instantly. He stood stiffly in place for a long time before being dragged back.

"Rong Xiang, what do you think we should do about this?"

After staring at Rong Yejin for a while, Lian Xiangsheng asked slowly.

Rong Yejin turned his gaze away from him, a smile on his lips. He looked around at the different expressions on everyone's faces and said, "The Supreme Court handles cases impartially. No one can interfere with the laws of the Great Abyss and its safety and survival."

Wei Shiyi, who was at the back of the crowd, lowered his head.

Rong Yejin spoke slowly and leisurely, "Old General Wei is old and longs to be reunited with his family. The court should fulfill this long-cherished wish of this meritorious official. This will not only stabilize the southwest, but also comfort the soldiers on the border..."

Wei Shiyi looked up suddenly.

At the same time, the eyes of everyone in the Censorate fell on Rong Yejin. The Chief Censor Lin Yanqing frowned slightly, his eyes full of disapproval.

"Is there a way to have the best of both worlds?"

Everyone asked, but in their hearts they cursed, "This guy has said everything, good and bad. He was so aggressive before, and now when it comes to the southwest, he's playing nice again?! Bah, all this talk, isn't it just to get a piece of the pie!"

"The Imperial Court wants to investigate, and the court demands an explanation from the Wei family. However, the Wei family members also have to go to the southwest," Rong Yejin said. "The journey from the capital to the southwest is long. So, how about the young men of the Wei family go to the southwest to help guard the border, while the elders and children of the Wei family stay in the capital to cooperate with the Imperial Court in the investigation?"

Wei Shiyi, who was standing at the back of the crowd, clenched his fists in excitement.

Rong Xiang's words made sense. If the entire Wei family left, who knows how much stigma they would bear in the future. He believed that the Wei family would never collaborate with the enemy, so why not leave the Wei family members in the capital? Moreover, the fact that these young people could go to the southwest was already a blessing.

"this…… "

There were some generals in the court who were somewhat dissatisfied.

Rong Xiang's words clearly meant he was holding the entire Wei family hostage, and to put it bluntly, he still didn't trust the Wei family. Wei family members had died fighting for Dayuan one after another, and in the end, these civil officials didn't even have that much trust in the Wei family!

"You were worried about the lack of people in the southwest. How about recommending talented individuals to go to the southwest to assist General Wei?"

Rong Yejin said this and turned his gaze to look at Lin Yanqing.