Gu Muchen neither answered nor stopped her, which caused Si Nanyin's last hope and emotion to vanish.
Yes, that's what he ordered, so why would he stop it?
"Hehe, I misspoke just now. It doesn't matter where you're branded, anyway, you won't have another chance to leave." The judge smiled slightly, but his words were so vicious.
Si Nanyin slowly raised her head and looked at the judge holding the branding iron. He continued, "You don't know, do you? Your motherland was conquered by our Regent just a few days ago. The Prime Minister went mad, and the Emperor was killed with a single sword."
Upon hearing this, Si Nanyin's eyes widened instantly, staring at Gu Muchen in disbelief, and she said, "Gu Muchen, you're a madman..."
Her voice, already severely damaged from the previous whippings, was now hoarse, harsh, and broken.
Upon hearing this, Gu Muchen raised his eyes, glanced at Si Nanyin who was struggling in her death throes, and said, "You're right..."
After finding out that my little Jiu was beyond saving... I went crazy.
Without saying another word, he turned and walked out of the interrogation room. He hadn't gone two steps when he heard Si Nanyin's scream behind him, filled with venomous curses, "Gu Muchen, you devil... Ah! You'll die a horrible death!"
"Ha." If the one I cherish can wake up, what does it matter if I am in the deepest hell?
Gu Muchen chuckled lightly, ignored him, and strode out of the cell.
...
Gu Muchen returned to Luo Jiu's bedroom, touched her hand, and before he could say anything, Eunuch Li rushed in and said to Gu Muchen:
"Your Majesty, a group of ministers are outside the palace, requesting that you attend court to discuss important matters."
Gu Muchen frowned upon hearing this, then smiled and murmured, "I haven't even settled accounts with you yet, and you've already come knocking on my door."
Then, he lowered his head and kissed Luo Jiu's forehead, whispering, "Little Jiu, be good, your royal uncle will be back soon."
He gently placed her hand back under the covers, then got up and walked toward the court.
...
Gu Muchen sat in his chair, listening listlessly to the ministers reporting a bunch of trivial matters. He knew it wouldn't be that simple, so he patiently waited, not leaving prematurely. He wanted to see what kind of show they were putting on.
“Your Majesty the Regent, the Emperor has not woken up for many days…” a minister stepped forward to offer advice, but hesitated to speak further.
"oh?"
"This old minister believes that a country cannot be without a ruler for even a day. Therefore, I beg Your Excellency to make the decision and find another wise ruler." Urged by those around him, the minister spoke loudly, then knelt down, completing the task in one breath.
Immediately afterwards, another large group of people repeated the words and knelt down in response. Looking up again, there was no one standing in the hall.
To Gu Muchen's surprise, Prime Minister Ye Si, who had always been at odds with him, was also among them.
This is getting interesting.
Knowing that Xiao Jiu is a girl and is unconscious, are you planning to give up? Really, you haven't disappointed me.
"Then, esteemed ministers, who do you think is a wise ruler?"
Before Gu Muchen could finish speaking, a man stood up and said passionately, "I believe that the Regent has been in power for more than ten years, working diligently to govern the country and has the authority to oversee it. He has promoted water conservancy projects and reduced taxes. His achievements are evident."
The ascension of the Regent to the throne is a wise move and a blessing for the world.
Gu Muchen chuckled softly and then asked, "What do you think?"
"I second that proposal!"
"I second that proposal!"
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