"How dare you speak such foul language before His Majesty!" As soon as Zhong Shi began to curse, Zong Jiu shouted coldly again.
In a panic, Madam Zhong kowtowed to Xuan Yuanpeng: "Your Majesty, none of these things she said are true."
Consort Su glanced at the flustered Lady Zhong and then said, "Your Majesty, the capital is under the emperor's nose. There is Shuntian Prefecture outside and the Censorate inside. If such evil things really happened, those people would have reported them to the authorities long ago, and Su Linyuan would have been brought to justice long ago. I believe that Su Linyuan would not do such a foolish thing."
Before Consort Su could finish speaking, Su Xuening raised her hand and swore: "I swear: every word I have said is true. If there is even half a lie, may I die a horrible death."
Seeing that Su Xuening dared to make such a vicious oath, the expressions of everyone present became subtle.
Almost everyone believed Su Xuening, even Su Feiling, after all, she knew her own brother's character very well. Only her mother and Yao'er believed Su Linyuan.
Seeing Su Xuening's unyielding demeanor, Xuan Yuanpeng thought of Su Renzhong again and said, "Alright, whether it's true or not, we'll know by calling Su Linyuan over and asking him. Summon Su Linyuan."
Zong Jiu understood and waved his whisk: "Summon Su Linyuan!"
Soon, a young eunuch went to the Yong'an Marquis's residence.
Mrs. Zhong was so anxious that her palms were sweating profusely, and she prayed that Su Linyuan would not be drunk.
She even glanced at Su Fei and asked her for help.
Although Consort Su was disgusted by the trouble they caused her, she still gave Madam Zhong a reassuring look.
Now that the Su family army is leaderless, the Emperor will not severely punish Su Linyuan unless he commits a serious offense.
After a while, the young eunuch hurried back to report: "Your Majesty, the Yong'an Marquis's residence is on fire!"
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