Inside the Golden Palace, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The Emperor, who had been sitting calmly, was casually playing with a jade pendant in his hand.
But as he continued his narration, the expression on his face gradually froze.
The jade pendant in his hand fell to the dragon table with a "thud," and his eyes widened in disbelief.
His gaze first fell eagerly on the face of the young girl from the Qin family, as if trying to find some falsehood in her expression, but all he saw was sincerity and resentment.
Then, he slowly moved toward Xu Guzhi and saw that he was thin, tired, and his eyes were full of the vicissitudes of life.
His body trembled slightly, whether from excitement or anger at learning the truth, it was hard to tell.
The Emperor couldn't help but sigh softly, shake his head slightly, and a trace of pity quietly rose in the depths of his eyes.
This fate is truly tragic. This minister of mine is usually diligent and conscientious, law-abiding, and devoted to the country and its people.
He often worked tirelessly on government affairs, forgetting to eat or sleep, and brought countless benefits to the people.
What terrible things did they do to deserve such a cruel stepmother and such selfish, heartless siblings?
This absurd and bizarre event was something the Emperor had never heard of before. He felt as if it were a fairy tale, and his worldview was shattered.
He felt an overwhelming wave of nausea rising from his stomach, almost making him vomit, and his brows furrowed tightly into a deep frown.
Immediately afterwards, a raging fire took its place, burning his chest and making his breathing rapid.
Firstly, those individuals disregarded the national law and acted recklessly, violating the dignity of the law. The law is the foundation of the country, and they should not be allowed to trample on it in this way.
Secondly, he, such an honest, upright, and incorruptible official, was being manipulated at will by that mother and her two daughters.
Such behavior is utterly arrogant, showing no regard for imperial authority or court laws. This is intolerable!
The two princes and the eldest princess standing to the side were also stunned, their expressions gradually changing from initial astonishment to anger.
Standing on the left, the War King had a furrowed brow, his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, and the veins on his forehead slightly bulging.
He muttered curses under his breath, "This kind of villain deserves to be torn to pieces!"
On the right, Prince Xin was also furious, shaking his head and sighing repeatedly, his eyes filled with sympathy for Xu Guzhi and hatred for the mother and her two daughters.
The eldest princess gently covered her mouth with a handkerchief, her eyes filled with shock and anger. Her stomach churned, and she felt that there could be such a vicious person in the world.
Xu Guzhi felt as if he had been struck by a thunderbolt, his feet seemingly rooted to the spot.
He stood frozen, the color draining from his face instantly, turning ashen white.
King Jinrui's words were like sharp blades, piercing his heart mercilessly, leaving his mind blank and unable to believe his ears.
Those two familiar yet unfamiliar figures kept appearing in my mind.
He never imagined that his stepmother's younger brother and sister would do such an outrageous and unforgivable thing.
The younger sister got pregnant out of wedlock, committing such a disgraceful act against the family, while the younger brother coveted his wife and attempted to commit such an immoral act!
Thinking of this, Xu Guzhi felt dizzy and his stomach churned, almost vomiting.
Cold sweat broke out uncontrollably on his forehead, sliding down his cheeks and quickly soaking his back.
He was filled with lingering fear. If it weren't for divine intervention and the maid's knowledge of martial arts, the lady would likely have met with misfortune long ago.
This thought struck him like a heavy hammer, pounding into his heart.
No, we absolutely cannot let them stay in the manor any longer!
He gritted his teeth inwardly and made up his mind that once he returned to his residence, he would immediately set about sending the three away. Every moment of delay would increase the danger.
These three people were like three bombs that could explode at any moment, hiding in his home and making him restless and unable to eat or sleep.
This time they narrowly escaped disaster, but who can guarantee that they will be so lucky next time?
Only by sending them far away to the ends of the earth, out of sight and out of mind, can we completely eliminate the hidden dangers.
Otherwise, if anything goes wrong again, even if I die a thousand deaths, I will still be guilty. How can I face my wife and my ancestors?
Thinking this, Xu Guzhi's anxiety burned like a raging fire, his heart yearning to return home.
He wished he could sprout wings immediately and fly home to stay by his wife's side.
Suddenly, a strong, sweet, and metallic taste surged from deep in his throat, and before he could react, "poof!"
A large mouthful of blood gushed uncontrollably from his mouth, splattering onto the ground in front of him in a horrifying sight.
Immediately afterwards, he felt the world around him begin to spin, his legs went weak, and he could no longer support his body weight, falling straight backward.
With a muffled thud, Xu Guzhi crashed heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
This sudden change was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.
The ministers who had been whispering among themselves in the court were all drawn by the sound and turned around in surprise.
Their faces were filled with shock and worry, their eyes with doubt and concern.
Qin Qianluo was also startled by the loud noise. She was still indignant, but she subconsciously turned around to look.
Suddenly, a figure fell straight to the ground in the crowd, causing an uproar among the people around.
Just then, someone shouted at the top of their lungs, "Lord Xu has fainted!"
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