He groped and took Yun Muyan's hand:
"Sister, you can do it. You can help me kill Yu Sijin."
He thinks he can get me into trouble just because he found a few pieces of evidence against me? Dream on!
Isn't he going to sentence me in front of the entire court tomorrow?
Fine! Then I'll expose his and Gu Linyuan's shameful affair in public, and while I'm at it, I'll cry and make him marry you and take care of you, which will also fulfill my brotherly wish.
Some of the senior officials in the court have a good relationship with me. They all watched you grow up and can't bear to see you suffer.
With such a comparison, they would naturally advise Yu Sijin to marry you.
On your wedding night, when there are no guards around the emperor, you should approach Yu Sijin and stab him hard.
Remember! Make sure to aim the bucket at his chest; that's the only way to ensure he dies.
Ha ha ha ha! "
After hearing what she said, Yun Muyan was terrified.
Has my brother gone mad?
Leaving aside the fact that assassinating the emperor is a capital crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family, moreover:
"elder brother."
Yun Muyan said anxiously, "I already have someone I love. I've mentioned it to you more than once, but you just won't propose."
"You don't care about my marriage, fine, but how can you bear to make me do something so dangerous?"
"What's so great about that poor scholar?! He needs the villagers to scrape together his travel expenses to go to the capital for the imperial examination!"
Yun Munian retorted sharply:
"If you kill Yu Sijin, I promise I will be able to return to the court."
Then, your brother can support a new emperor from among the princes and rescue you!
It could even make you the empress!
"Brother, I don't want to... I don't want to go..."
Yun Muyan finally broke down in tears:
"You made a mistake, so you should be punished."
His Majesty did not confiscate our property and even gave me money; he has been very kind.
Why did you still kill him?
Brother, I'm just an ordinary woman, how could I possibly do something like this?
“If you don’t do it, I will report you as my accomplice in court tomorrow.”
You should know how important reputation is to a woman.
Do you think that pedantic, good-for-nothing scholar will still want you then?
"Brother!" Yun Muyan cried out, "Are you trying to force me to my death?! I'm leaving!"
"Little sister! Our parents died more than ten years ago! You were only three years old then!"
"I raised you! You would have starved to death long ago without me! Think about it!"
Yun Munian screamed wildly at the prison gate.
After shouting that, he leaned back against the cell wall, exhausted, a morbid and insane smile curling at the corner of his lips.
He knew his sister well; she had always been very obedient since childhood, and he knew she would find him on her own soon enough and agree to his request.
Sure enough, half an hour later, Yun Muyan returned to his side with red eyes:
"Brother, what do you want me to do?"
Yun Munian knew that her plan had succeeded.
He immediately sat up, leaned close to Yun Muyan's ear, and recounted the specific steps to kill Si Jin, word by word.
… …
The next day, at the imperial court.
As soon as the verdict was announced, Yun Munian loudly proclaimed the relationship between Si Jin and Gu Linyuan.
Upon hearing this, the entire court immediately descended into chaos and uproar.
Some were filled with righteous indignation: "The General Who Protects the Nation was personally appointed by the late emperor, yet he has come to covet the new emperor's position. He should commit suicide to atone for his sins!"
Some gloated: "If General Gu really likes His Majesty, why not hand over his military power and peacefully enter the harem as a male concubine? That would be quite an interesting romantic affair."
There were also those who stood on moral high ground and condemned: "Gu Linyuan, you beast! Is this how a regent should act?!"
As the conflict intensified, Yun Munian stood up at the opportune moment and knelt down abruptly in the center of the officials:
"Your Majesty, I, Yun, am a criminal and have no right to speak in the court."
However, this humble subject must still advise you: matters of the court and the harem must be kept separate. Since Gu Linyuan serves the emperor, it would be best for him to peacefully enter the harem and not lead troops again.
The man in prison clothes performed a deep salute.
He was heartbroken to lose his sight.
He appears to be utterly loyal and devoted.
Where the ministers could not see, Yun Munian revealed a sinister smile.
Thinking: If Gu Linyuan enters the harem, things will be much easier. The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, and military power must be handed over. At that time, he can change his fate again, find another person with military power to cooperate with, overthrow Yu Sijin, and then support a puppet emperor to take the throne!
At that time, he will still be a national advisor revered by everyone.
Reminded of this, the officials immediately realized what was happening and quickly united, strongly demanding that Gu Linyuan hand over the tiger tally.
The generals, whose official ranks were only one level lower than Gu Linyuan's, were especially indignant.
They eagerly awaited Gu Linyuan's downfall so that they could hold the tiger tally and command the three armies.
Amidst the chaos, Gu Linyuan gripped the hilt of his sword with one hand that had distinct knuckles.
Gritting his teeth, he used almost all his reason to control himself and not draw his sword to cut Yun Munian into eight pieces!
Finally, amidst the commotion, Si Jin spoke.
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