The voice was loud and clear, carrying an undeniable power, echoing in the spacious and grand court, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
The once noisy court fell silent instantly, and all eyes were focused on him.
At that moment, the entire court seemed to freeze, everyone waiting for his next words.
Outside the hall, a biting wind howled fiercely, one gust after another, causing the window frames to sway slightly and make a soft sound, which made the quiet inside the hall feel somewhat oppressive.
The officials and civil servants all had different expressions; some frowned and looked worried, while others remained calm and observed the situation in secret.
All eyes were drawn to the high dragon throne.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his expression calm as still water, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
He nodded slightly, his movements gentle yet carrying an undeniable authority, casting an encouraging glance at the young official, signaling him to continue.
The young official felt the emperor's gaze, took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling slightly, to calm his inner tension and excitement.
He raised his hand to carefully straighten his clothes, then stepped forward steadily, his posture upright, like an ancient pine tree, standing firmly in the center of the hall.
He cupped his hands in greeting, his voice clear and powerful, echoing in the spacious hall: "Your Majesty, Li Jianyi just made some outrageous and unrestrained remarks."
Completely disregarding court etiquette and national righteousness, they wantonly slandered General Mu.
General Mu fought countless battles, both north and south, and endured life-or-death struggles.
In the battle of Qingli Kingdom, she took the lead, charging ahead with composure and decisiveness. With extraordinary strategy and courageous decision-making, she led her soldiers in a bloody battle and finally achieved a great victory.
They have made unparalleled contributions to expanding the territory of Tianxuan.
The surrender of Youmeng Kingdom was also achieved through her outstanding military deterrence and skillful diplomatic maneuvering, resolving a potential crisis without bloodshed.
We successfully repelled foreign enemies and ensured that the people of Tianxuan could live in peace and prosperity.
Her achievements can comfort the spirits of our ancestors in heaven and protect the millions of people of our dynasty.
She is undoubtedly a meritorious contributor to the nation, a role model for all soldiers, and a guardian deity for the people!
However, Li Jianyi showed no respect and spoke nonsense based solely on his own prejudices.
They are attempting to erase General Mu's illustrious military achievements and deny her years of hard work and selfless dedication.
Such behavior is extremely disrespectful, not only chilling the hearts of the soldiers fighting on the front lines, but also causing the people of the world to lose faith in the court. It is utterly despicable!
We urge Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly and severely punish those who disrespect meritorious officials, so as to rectify the court and appease these officials.
Only in this way can His Majesty's fairness and wisdom be demonstrated, inspiring our soldiers to serve the country wholeheartedly, and ensuring the continued prosperity and peace of our Tianxuan Kingdom!
Inside the Golden Palace, the atmosphere was tense and ready to fight.
Li Jianyi stood frozen on the spot, his eyes wide open, staring straight at the young official. His expression quickly changed from initial shock to incredulous anger.
He never imagined that it was just a few moments ago that he had made such a statement.
This unexpected turn of events led this usually humble and polite colleague to openly complain to the emperor in front of the entire court.
He felt his blood rushing to his head, his head buzzing, and he cried out countless times in his heart: Every word he said came from the bottom of his heart.
He was only concerned with the discipline of the court and the long-term stability of the country, so how could he be distorted into talking nonsense and accused of the serious crime of disrespecting meritorious officials?
Recalling the scene of the two of them becoming remonstrating officials and embarking on their official careers on the same day, Li Jianyi felt a mix of emotions.
At that time, they were filled with aspirations and ambitions for the imperial court, exchanging pleasantries and encouraging each other.
They thought that fate had bound them tightly together, and that they would serve the court loyally together in the future. Little did they expect that this so-called "colleague friendship" would be so fragile.
At this moment, Li Jianyi glared fiercely at the young official, his eyes reddening with anger and resentment, his gaze sharp as if he wanted to tear the other man to pieces.
But in this majestic and solemn imperial palace, where no disrespect was tolerated, he could only suppress his anger and dared not do anything further out of line.
The next second, his legs went weak and he knelt heavily on the ground with a thud.
His knees slammed against the hard, cold floor tiles with a dull thud, as if his heart trembled violently as well.
His hands swung around unconsciously, his movements hurried and flustered, his voice urgent and trembling.
He cried out, almost in tears, "Your Majesty, I am innocent! My loyalty to the court is as clear as day!"
Since entering the court as an official, he has devoted himself wholeheartedly to the well-being of the nation and its people.
What I say today is all for the purpose of upholding the principles and discipline established by our ancestors and for getting the court back on track. I have absolutely no intention of slandering the meritorious officials!
General Mu's achievements are too numerous to ignore. I implore Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly and clear my name!
The emperor sat high on the dragon throne, his expression cold and aloof, like a lonely star in the cold night, inspiring awe.
His previously calm face raised an eyebrow slightly, and his cold gaze seemed almost tangible.
My gaze swept over these two remonstrating officials, as if I could see through their appearances and understand the thoughts deep within their hearts.
Then, he parted his thin lips slightly, his voice low and cold, as if carrying the frost of the coldest winter: "What did he say?"
These four simple words were exceptionally clear in the quiet hall, where you could hear a pin drop.
Each word seemed to carry immense force, striking the hearts of everyone present and making them truly feel the Emperor's dissatisfaction and scrutiny.
The atmosphere in the entire Golden Palace grew increasingly heavy and oppressive, like the deathly stillness before a storm, suffocating the senses.
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