"Unstable the foundation of the nation?" Zu'an said calmly. "Then why didn't you step forward to uphold justice when they launched a coup in the capital a few days ago, slaughtering countless ministers and even leaving the Empress Dowager's fate unknown?"
Situ Dujian explained, "That night, things happened so suddenly that we didn't even have time to figure out what was going on before it was all over. Later, we realized that it was just a power struggle within the palace, and we usually don't get involved in these kinds of things."
Zuan sneered, "Oh, so why are you getting involved now?"
The five men exchanged glances, each hesitant to speak.
Zuan calmly said, "I know even if you don't say it. In your eyes, it was just a conflict between the Empress Dowager and the Empress's lineage. No matter who wins or loses, the matter will remain within the family. But I am different. I am just an outsider with no power base. If I kill your royal family members, it will probably cause the royal family to lose face and be ridiculed by the world."
Upon hearing this, Wu Gong couldn't help but laugh awkwardly, unsure of how to respond.
Prince Zhao Song of Yiyang said, "Regent, I know you are angry. How about this, you spare Zhao Huang today and hand him over to the court for trial. I guarantee you that you will get justice."
A hint of resentment flashed across Jiang Luofu's face. Her father had ended up like this because he trusted the imperial laws too much. Of course, she didn't want to put Zu An in a difficult position at the moment, so she didn't say anything.
At this moment, Zu'an turned around and glanced at her, giving her a warm look, as if he had the same idea as her.
Jiang Luofu's face felt slightly warm. She hadn't noticed it before, but now she realized that this guy was really good at flirting.
"What does the Regent think?" Seeing his silence, King Yiyang thought he was tempted and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Zuan smiled and said, "Justice? I don't need anyone to help me pay it back; I can get it myself."
After saying this, he gently tapped the forehead of the Prince of Yi with his finger. The Prince of Yi trembled and died on the spot.
The surrounding soldiers swallowed hard at the sight; the Regent was truly ruthless.
At this moment, even the most trusted and loyal followers of Prince Yi could not muster the thought of avenging him. They all kept their heads bowed low, fearing that they would incur Zu An's wrath.
"You!" Prince Yiyang was furious upon seeing this. "Is the Regent planning a rebellion?"
As one of the Eight Dukes, he has been respected for many years, and even Zhao Hao treats him with great courtesy every time he sees him.
I had already given him plenty of face, but this kid didn't give me any face at all.
Anger points from Zhao Song: +499 +499 +499...
Upon hearing his words, the other four men's expressions changed, and they subconsciously moved to the side, distancing themselves from him.
Seeing this, Prince Yiyang was furious. These guys were usually so arrogant, how come they were so cowardly now? The court had supported them for so many years, and when they needed their help, they actually backed down.
“Prince Yiyang, you have gone too far.” The most handsome old man among the five, Yu Rui, the patriarch of the Yu family, cleared his throat. “Regent, Prince Yiyang was concerned about the safety of the royal family and misspoke. I hope you will not take it to heart.”
The Yu family has close ties with Zu'an, so it is most appropriate for him to mediate between them.
The other three elders also glared at King Yiyang with annoyance. What was this guy thinking, actually pushing Zu'an towards treason?
If he really rebels, can you control him?
Hearing his old friends secretly trying to persuade him, King Yiyang felt even more indignant. He knew that as the Eighth Prince, he had been respected and worshipped by everyone wherever he went for many years, but because of this brat, he had completely disgraced the Eighth Prince.
Especially after the last time Grand Tutor Zhao Chen was killed without warning, he was filled with fear and also harbored a deep anger.
Is the Great Zhou Dynasty still the empire of our Zhao family?
He killed young princes and their descendants without hesitation, and even the elders of the royal family who were among the Eight Dukes were killed by him.
This time, in front of so many people, he showed no mercy and slaughtered members of the royal family, including Prince Yi, Zhao Quan, and Zhao Zhang, one after another. Our kind words of persuasion were of no use at all.
Does he still respect us, Hachiko?
Anger from Zhao Song: +555 +555 +555...
Suddenly, he felt a strong sense of responsibility and mission. He felt that as a member of the royal family, he was the last arm to protect the Zhao family's empire. If he backed down again, the world would really change.
"If you dare not speak, I will," Zhao Song shouted. "Zu'an, you've killed so many powerful members of the royal family recently, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Zu An did not answer, but Jiang Luofu couldn't help but argue, "Grand Commandant, you are overthinking it. These past few incidents were all started by those people. The Chief Minister was just passively retaliating. The rights and wrongs of the matter are clear to everyone in the capital."
The Prince of Yiyang glared at him angrily: "We are discussing important matters, what right do you have to interrupt?"
A terrifying pressure swept over Jiang Luofu.
If I can't handle Zu'an, I can certainly handle you!
Although Jiang Luofu was considered a master, the Eight Immortals were all just one step away from becoming Earth Immortals, and some of them might have already quietly broken through to Earth Immortal status. How could she possibly resist them?
Jiang Boyang was alarmed when he saw this and wanted to help, but he was seriously injured and had no strength.
Moreover, even without injury, his cultivation level was far inferior to that of Hachiko.
Just as he was in despair, he suddenly saw Zuan standing in front of his daughter without making a move, and the terrifying pressure that had come at him disappeared completely.
"Thank you..." Jiang Luofu was a little stunned at first, then a faint smile appeared on her face.
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