The whole city was talking about it that day, after all, it was quite a show to have such a large group of knights in bright yellow armor enter the city.
In this world, yellow was basically the color reserved for emperors.
So, almost no one in the entire Bright Moon City had ever seen this group, but that didn’t stop them from thinking that it was the guards who served the emperor!
"What's going on? Why are the imperial army in Brightmoon City?"
"Has something serious happened?"
"Judging from the direction they went, it seems to be the Chu family."
"Mingyue Gong has had a very difficult time lately."
...
While the people in the city were discussing the matter, Chu Zhongtian and Qin Wanru were even more anxious. They were completely dumbfounded when they heard the news that the imperial envoy had arrived.
However, they dared not be negligent in the slightest and hurriedly went out to greet them.
Two rows of warriors in bright yellow armor stood neatly in the Chu family compound. A middle-aged man sat leisurely in the center of the courtyard. The Chu family's servants had already prepared tables, chairs, and fruits.
He leisurely ate grapes and spat out the skins, while the rest of the Chu family stood in stark contrast, not daring to utter a sound.
After all, the other side's posture was quite intimidating.
Chu Zhongtian and Qin Wanru rushed out upon hearing the news. When they saw the scene, their hearts skipped a beat. They exchanged a glance and realized that the other party was up to no good.
Chu Zhongtian coughed lightly, stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings, General Liu. I wonder what brings you here?"
The middle-aged man in front of me is named Liu Yao. He is a general of the imperial guards, in charge of the capital's imperial guards, and is also a peak ninth-rank expert.
In addition, he has another prestigious identity: he is the current empress's uncle!
So he looks like a middle-aged man, but he is actually quite old.
Upon seeing Chu Zhongtian, Liu Yao slowly swallowed a grape, chewed it for a while, and then casually spat the grape skin at Chu Zhongtian's feet.
Qin Wanru was furious; this was simply outrageous!
Chu Zhongtian secretly pulled her hand, reminding him not to act impulsively.
Liu Yao then said, "I never expected that even though we only met once in the capital, Lord Mingyue still remembers my name."
Chu Zhongtian smiled slightly: "General Liu's demeanor is so captivating that it's hard to forget him."
Liu Yao laughed heartily: "Everyone says that Lord Mingyue is honest and kind, but I think you're quite cunning too."
At the same time, he glanced at Qin Wanru beside him and thought to himself that the rumors were indeed true. Madam Mingyue was truly a beauty, plump and graceful, gorgeous and charming.
Feeling his aggressive gaze, Qin Wanru frowned, secretly angry. However, seeing the palace guards beside her and remembering his identity, she could only force herself to say, "I wonder what brings Lord Liu to the Chu residence in such a grand manner?"
“I almost forgot if Madam Chu hadn’t mentioned it,” Liu Yao slapped his forehead, his smile suddenly vanishing. “Someone reported to the court that the Salt Transport Office of Linchuan County has accumulated huge deficits over the years, which your Chu family has used to bribe officials at all levels of the court.”
Chu Zhongtian and Qin Wanru felt a chill run down their spines; the bomb they had been hiding for so many years had finally exploded.
However, they would not confess based on just one sentence, especially since the money was not originally embezzled by the Chu family.
Chu Zhongtian said, "Our Chu family has always maintained a clean and honest family tradition, and we would never do such a thing. I wonder what brings you to this matter, Lord Liu?"
Liu Yao smiled and said, "Lord Mingyue, since the Emperor sent me here, he must have some evidence. You can't just dismiss it with a few words."
Qin Wanru, who was standing to the side, also spoke up: "May I ask, Lord Liu, you just mentioned that someone reported to the court. I wonder who it was? Could it be just a fabrication?"
"Does Madam Chu mean that I am wronging you, or that the Emperor is intentionally framing you?" Liu Yao sneered.
Qin Wanru said in a deep voice, "Of course that's not what I meant. It's just that the Chu family has been in Mingyue City for hundreds of years. It's hard to say that they haven't offended anyone. Maybe these people are just making false accusations out of thin air."
"Fine, I'll make you give up." If Chu Zhongtian had said these things to him, Liu Yao wouldn't have bothered to pay attention, but talking to the mature and beautiful Madam Chu was a pleasant thing.
So he waved to the outside: "Come in."
Soon a figure walked in timidly. His once handsome face was no longer dignified, and his eyes kept darting around, showing how guilty he was.
"Hong Xingying!" At this moment, the Chu family recognized him and immediately understood what was going on, and they all started cursing.
When Zu'an quelled the rebellion of Chu Tiesheng and Hong Zhong last time, he sent people to arrest him afterward, but the place was already deserted. I didn't expect him to come back so quickly.
After being constantly insulted, a flash of anger appeared in Hong Xingying's eyes: "Have you insulted me enough? Shut up, all of you! We don't even know if you'll live to see tomorrow!"
The crowd grew increasingly angry, but they were also filled with suspicion and uncertainty. Looking at the fully armed soldiers under Liu Yao's command, they all became apprehensive.
Qin Wanru glared at Hong Xingying and said angrily, "We have always believed that the Chu family has treated you well, so why have you and your son betrayed us time and time again?"
"You've treated me well?" A ruthless glint flashed in Hong Xingying's eyes. "For so many years, I've worked diligently for the Chu family, risking my life countless times, all because you hinted that you would marry the eldest daughter to me in the future. I never expected you to turn around and take a street thug as your son-in-law. What am I then?"
Hong Xingying's anger level increased by 714!
"All my efforts and sacrifices over the years have been a joke, and I've even become a laughing stock in the eyes of everyone in the Chu family!"
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