Pei Mianman was extremely anxious. She had underestimated the ruthlessness of the Emperor and Zhu Xiechi. She had thought that in front of all the civil and military officials, they would not dare to reveal that Zu'an was the Eleventh Golden Medalist. However, they did not expect that they would directly cut off her supply and move her to another room. This way, even if there was a problem, she would not have a chance to speak.
Pei Shao was equally anxious. Once she went next door for the inspection, her identity would be exposed, and then the Pei family would be finished.
But now that Zhu Xie has spoken out, and the emperor has tacitly approved, with all the officials watching, he can't find a reason to stop it.
At this moment, in the video mirror, Crown Princess Bi Linglong also spoke up: "I think this is inappropriate. Embroidered-robed envoys have always represented the majesty of the court, let alone gold-plated embroidered envoys. How can they be allowed to be inspected so casually because of a single sentence?"
Now all the civil and military officials realized that there was indeed something wrong with this "Gold Medal Eleven," but what the Crown Princess said was not without reason.
Soon, another heated debate broke out in the court. In the end, Zhu Xie Chixin said, "We Embroidered-Robe Envoys have always been synonymous with justice and loyalty. We cannot allow this to cause doubt and shake the reputation we have built up over the years. Compared to this, what does personal honor or disgrace matter? I believe that Jin Pai Eleven can understand."
Pei Mianman was about to retort with "I don't understand anything," when Pei Shao stepped in to smooth things over: "In that case, I'll go along and be a witness."
At the same time, he transmitted his voice to Pei Mianman, saying, "You have done your best. Stop fooling around. Otherwise, if you are exposed, not only will you and I be implicated, but also your other brothers and sisters in the family. Can you bear to do that?"
He thought he should find an opportunity to have a good talk with her when he had time. She was supposed to be engaged to the Prince of Qi, so when did she become so close to Zu An that she would take such a big risk to stand up for him?
Although he and Pei Mianman didn't have a father-daughter relationship due to various past events, they were still father and daughter in name. The thought that his beautiful daughter, whom he had raised in seclusion, had gotten into such a relationship with another man without his knowledge made him feel like his home had been stolen.
Upon hearing his words, the court officials unanimously expressed their agreement. He came from the Pei family and had always been on good terms with the lineage of the Prince of Qi. Moreover, he was not particularly close to either Xu Yu or Sang Hong, making him the most suitable person to be the referee.
Pei Mianman hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping herself. She didn't really care about this so-called father, but she had lived in the Pei family for so many years. Many of the old servants had watched her grow up, and some of her brothers and sisters would sometimes take care of her. If she really caused these people to suffer a miserable end because of her, how could she feel at ease?
But if he leaves like this, wouldn't Ah Zu's crime be completely confirmed?
Just then, a cheerful voice rang out: "I heard they're having a meeting here to discuss my affairs, so how could they leave out me, the main character?"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Pei Mianman trembled and hurriedly turned around to look. Who else could that familiar figure be but Zu An?
Bi Linglong was overjoyed. She had been wondering why Zu An had suddenly disappeared, and even suspected that he might have done something foolish because he was lusting after the most beautiful woman in the capital. Now that she saw him return, her anxiety and worry of the past few days completely disappeared.
Sang Hong's tense body finally relaxed completely. He had been putting on a brave face these past few days. Others might still fantasize that he had only disappeared temporarily and that he could return at any time, but he knew better than anyone that Zu'an was indeed in the demon race, so he was more desperate than anyone else.
Only when he relaxed did he realize that his back felt cold; his clothes were already soaked with cold sweat.
What he's most curious about now is how Zaun managed to get back in just one night.
Human joys and sorrows are not shared. While these people were happy, the officials of the Qi King's faction were dejected. Only the Qi King remained calm. Since discovering that the Emperor's faction seemed to be single-mindedly trying to kill Zu An, he began to ponder the reasons behind it and was no longer in a hurry to deal with Zu An.
Xu Yu was shocked: "You... what are you doing here?"
He was quite certain that it was Zu'an who had rescued Yu Yanluo. Although the information sent back by the spies from the demon race was vague, it was still possible to determine that Zu'an and Yu Yanluo had returned to the snake race together. How could they possibly have come back?
The thought that even the Gold Medal Eleven could be impersonated made him suspect that the man in front of him, Zu'an, was also an imposter, since there was such a thing as disguise in the world.
Zu An laughed: "I was originally one of the imperial envoys, sent to handle the affairs of Yunzhong County. Isn't it normal for me to be here? What, does Lord Xu seem to dislike me being here?"
At the same time, he gave Pei Mianman a reassuring look. The two were so familiar with each other that they recognized each other almost instantly as their beloved Mianman.
Xu Yu's face was gloomy, and he did not reply.
The Imperial Censor Yi Chong, who had been silent since the beginning, spoke again at this moment: "Lord Zu, your appearance is just in time. Today's meeting is to discuss your prison break to rescue the demoness Yu Yanluo and your collusion with the demon race to betray the court. Do you have anything to say now?"
“Of course I have something to say!” Zu’an said loudly. A group of ministers pricked up their ears to hear what profound words he had to say, but to their surprise, he said directly and indirectly in a deep voice, “Nonsense!”
Yi Chong frowned, and Zhao Shu, the Duke of Jiyang County, reprimanded him, "Lord Zu, this is the imperial court. Please watch your words. Whatever you say, you must provide evidence. Don't act like some commoners and start cursing in the streets."
Zuan snorted: "You want evidence? When you accused me of colluding with the demon race and betraying the country, did you provide any evidence? Now you're pretending to have evidence?"
Zhao Shu was speechless. He was of royal lineage and a duke. To be contradicted like this by a viscount made him lose face.
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