Assassination?
The ministers' eyes widened suddenly, unable to believe what they heard.
General Yan attempted to assassinate Your Majesty?
This, this, this, how is this possible?
General Yan's loyalty to Your Majesty is evident to all, so how could he do such a heinous act as assassinating Your Majesty?
There must be some misunderstanding here!
Thinking of this, everyone turned their eyes to General Yan, wanting to know the truth from her.
Jiang Jingyu was also curious about what had happened to drive General Yan, such a loyal minister, so angry. She lowered her eyes and looked calmly at General Yan who was kneeling in front of the hall.
"If General Yan is dissatisfied with me, he could have submitted a memorial to the emperor in the morning court. Why would he risk his life and property by attempting such a disastrous assassination?"
General Yan, who knocked his head to the ground, pursed his lips, his anger still lingering.
Jiang Jingyu's gaze towards General Yan gradually grew colder. "I wonder what I have done to provoke General Yan so mad? Why would I risk the death of my entire clan and break into the Imperial Heaven Palace to assassinate him?"
General Yan clenched his fists and said in a deep voice, "I admit that I was impulsive in my attempt to assassinate Your Majesty, but even if I have to bear the crime of treason, I will seek justice for my son!"
General Yan was very confident and determined to seek justice for his son, even if it meant offending His Majesty in front of all the officials and courtiers!
After hearing this, Jiang Jingyu vaguely remembered that General Yan had said last night that her son was poisoned.
She calmed down and asked, "What does General Yan mean by this?"
General Yan, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly raised his head and said with red eyes, "When His Majesty summons my son Chang Xu to the palace as an attendant, I always agree with him."
"As long as I can please Your Majesty, I would have no complaints even if I personally came to the Imperial Palace to play the piano and compose music for Your Majesty, let alone allow Chang Xu to accompany you. But, Your Majesty, what crime did Chang Xu commit that Your Majesty is so intolerant of him?"
General Yan became instantly agitated when this matter was mentioned. Although he lived in a dynasty where women were dominant, his son and daughter were his flesh and blood. No matter which child got into trouble, General Yan would feel as if his heart was being cut by a knife.
"General Yan, if you have anything to say, please speak frankly. When did I become unable to tolerate Chang Xu?"
Jiang Jingyu had some impression of Yan Changxu, who played the piano very well. Whenever she wanted to listen to music, she would order someone to summon Yan Changxu into the palace.
Last night, before her strange illness broke out, Yan Changxu was still serving in the Yutian Palace. Could it be that she had an accident on the way back after sending Yan Changxu and others away?
Jiang Jingyu thought about it and this was the only possibility.
Soon General Yan's words confirmed Jiang Jingyu's guess.
General Yan looked up at Jiang Jingyu, who was sitting on the high throne, his face filled with anger. "My son collapsed last night after leaving the Imperial Palace. He hadn't been anywhere else except the General's Mansion, nor had he come into contact with anyone. The palace doctor said he was poisoned, and his life or death is unknown. Your Majesty, shouldn't you give me an explanation?"
General Yan was a person of unconventional temperament. Now, in her rage, she didn't care about the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects at all. She was ready to seek justice for her child regardless of the consequences, so she immediately questioned Jiang Jingyu.
After hearing what General Yan said, Jiang Jingyu understood. She had a clear conscience for not harming Yan Changxu, and she remained calm in the face of General Yan's questioning.
"So General Yan believes that I was the one who poisoned Chang Xu?"
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My dears who are still in school, has school started today? I have started school too TAT. There are many things to do during the New Year, so I will try to resume posting twice a day in March!
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