Si Nantian took the list of people from Prince Rui's faction, and Sheng Lingtian's name was prominently written on the list.
After reviewing the evidence, the emperor was furious!
"This Prince Rui is utterly audacious! I demand a thorough investigation into this matter! If this is true, I will tear Prince Rui and his entire faction to pieces!" The emperor slammed his fist on the table, speaking angrily.
"Chu, why did you include your husband on the list? Do you think I would let him off because of the goddess?"
Si Nantian stared at the Chu family, his face full of displeasure.
It is said that Chu was madly in love with Sheng Lingtian, and for his sake, she transformed from a female general on the battlefield into a woman confined to the inner quarters.
Even when the news of the concubine of the Sheng family defecating and urinating on the head of the mistress of the house was widely circulated a few days ago, Madam Chu did not divorce Sheng Lingtian.
Now that Sheng Lingtian's name has been written on the list, isn't he afraid that in a fit of anger, he might order the confiscation and extermination of Sheng Lingtian's entire family?
Or did the Chu family think they would let Sheng Lingtian go out of respect for the Goddess of the Nation?
Or is this simply a blatant threat?
"Your Majesty need not worry. Wanwan will not beg you to let Sheng Lingtian go. On the contrary, Your Majesty is free to severely punish the Sheng family, even confiscate their property and exterminate the clan! I only beg Your Majesty to consider the loyalty of my Chu family and our merit in reporting this case, and to let my mother and the five of us go when you close the net. As for the others, Your Majesty may deal with them according to the law."
Chu had anticipated that Si Nantian would say such a thing, so she had already prepared her response.
"Is that really what you think? Chu, I've heard rumors that you're deeply in love with Sheng Lingtian, and that you've suffered countless grievances in the Sheng family for him, yet you still haven't abandoned him. Now you're willing to send him to his death?"
Si Nantian's brows were still furrowed, and he looked incredulous.
Chu smiled and revealed everything about the Peach Blossom Sin, as well as the fact that Sheng Lingtian and Prince Rui colluded to create false information, causing the deaths of tens of thousands of Chu family soldiers.
“Your Majesty, my feelings for Sheng Lingtian were due to the Peach Blossom Sin. He caused the deaths of tens of thousands of border soldiers, seriously injured my father, and crippled my elder brother. I wish such a person were dead! Why would I plead for him? As for the other members of the Sheng family, they have no relation to me whatsoever. I have no objection to whatever Your Majesty wishes to do with them.”
As Chu finished speaking, she raised her eyes and looked directly at Si Nantian, her tone resolute and earnest.
"Peach Blossom Curse? Such an evil thing exists in the world! I have never heard of it before! However, I believe what you say! But there is still one thing I don't understand: how did you, a woman confined to the inner quarters, obtain this evidence?"
Si Nantian stared at the Chu family, his eyes gleaming. He wouldn't have believed in such a mystical thing as the Peach Blossom Sin before. But ever since he witnessed Sheng Wanwan's abilities...
He felt he could accept even the most absurd things!
Madam Chu smiled faintly and asked, "Is Your Majesty investigating the dark web?"
"Is the dark web part of your Chu family's business?"
Si Nantian was indeed investigating the dark web. He had discovered that Chu Yunzhou, the third son of the Chu family, had been secretly supporting the dark web. However, the dark web was strictly managed, and his people could not infiltrate it. Therefore, he had not yet figured out who the dark web was or what kind of organization it was.
Could the dark web really belong to the Chu family?
If so, what exactly does the Chu family want to do?
"No! The Dark Web is mine. Its predecessor was the Misty Rain Pavilion, which was originally established for the Chu Family Army. I'm sure His Majesty knows the Misty Rain Pavilion very well. The Dark Web is just an entity with a different name; everything it does is for the Great Yan Kingdom!"
Your Majesty, the main reason I revealed the Dark Web to you today is to gauge your attitude towards the Chu family and whether you still trust us. If you do not trust us, the Dark Web will be handed over to the court.
I, Chu Lan, am but a woman; all I desire is the safety of my family!
After Chu Lan finished speaking, she stared intently at Si Nantian.
Si Nantian was naturally suspicious, and Chu Lan had long anticipated that he would question and investigate the Chu family.
If Si Nantian trusted the Chu family, he wouldn't have taken away the Darknet.
If he takes away the Darknet, then the Chu family will be far removed from the court and will no longer serve the Great Yan Kingdom.
If Si Nantian trusts the Chu family, then she will tell him about her elder brother's impending recovery. As for whether Si Nantian will return the Chu family army to the Chu family, that depends entirely on the Emperor's own decision...
In short, the Chu family has been loyal and virtuous for generations and would never betray the royal family.
Si Nantian stared at Chu Lan for a while, then suddenly laughed!
"Chu Lan, do you know? I actually knew a long time ago that your eldest brother's leg was about to heal, and your third brother has been using his own wealth to support the Dark Web. As an emperor, I should have done something for your Chu family!"
Si Nantian paused here, took out a jade flute from a hidden compartment under the table, and played with it in his hand.
The jade flute was entirely emerald green, with a lifelike blue dragon pattern carved on it.
"But I won't, because I trust your Chu family!"
"This was given to me by your eldest brother when he was young. Back then, your eldest brother and I were like brothers. We went to school together, went hunting in the mountains, fished in the water, fought on the battlefield together, and fought against foreign enemies together."
This jade flute was the gift he gave me at my coming-of-age ceremony.
Your elder brother once said that this flute represents the brotherhood between us, and also the Chu family's loyalty to the royal family.
Whenever I play this flute, I seem to hear your elder brother's lofty aspirations and unwavering loyalty.
Si Nantian reminisced about the past, his eyes revealing a longing for that time.
He continued, "Your Chu family has sacrificed too much for the Great Yan Kingdom, how could I not know?"
I had heard about the dark web before and had been observing it from the shadows.
I believe that the dark web harbors no ill will towards the Great Yan Kingdom.
Chu Lan, your words today have only strengthened my belief in this.
Hearing Si Nantian's words, Chu Lan felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She knew all too well that the trust between the Chu family and the royal family had been built up through the efforts and bloodshed of countless generations.
She said firmly, “Your Majesty, the Chu family’s loyalty to the Great Yan Kingdom has never wavered. Although the Dark Web is powerful, it has always been protecting the peace of the Great Yan Kingdom. As long as Your Majesty trusts the Chu family and believes in the Dark Web, we are willing to give everything for the royal family and for the Great Yan Kingdom.”
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