When the emperor heard these words, his face suddenly changed and anger surged in his heart like a tide.
He slammed the table, his voice filled with rage: "How dare you! Fang Qingyue, how dare you question the verdict of that year in front of me?"
"Do you know that this is a crime of disobedience?"
"Do you think I will let you off easily just because of Shen Yuhan's reputation?"
The emperor's anger shook the entire audience like thunder. Everyone lowered their heads and dared not breathe.
Liu Yunyun and others were secretly delighted, as Fang Qingyue's actions had indeed angered the emperor.
No matter how smart Fang Qingyue is, the identity of the daughter of a traitor is always a shadow that she cannot get rid of.
But she had no way out, and there was a hint of determination in her eyes.
If we do not fight for our rights today, I am afraid that the injustice of the Fang family will be buried forever in the dust of history.
She raised her head to meet the emperor's cold gaze, suppressing the fear in her heart. Her voice was choked with sobs, but she remained firm: "Your Majesty, Qingyue knows that this matter has offended Your Majesty, but my father is a loyal minister, and Qingyue is unwilling to let a loyal minister be wronged!"
"Qingyue dares to speak out today, and only asks the Emperor to re-examine this case. If my father is truly guilty, Qingyue is willing to pay with my own life, and will never complain again!"
The emperor was silent for a long time, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
He was not an unreasonable person, but as an emperor, he was unwilling to admit that he might have made a wrong judgment.
After a long pause, the emperor took a deep breath and slowly said, "Fang Qingyue, I know you have resentment in your heart, but this matter will not be resolved overnight."
"Let's put today's matter aside for now. When the time is right, I will consider it again."
"Go back home first and take good care of your baby. We can talk about these things later."
Although these words were somewhat soothing, they also contained a warning.
Although Fang Qingyue felt unwilling, she knew that she had touched the emperor's bottom line today.
If we continue to force it, it will only backfire.
She bowed her head slightly and kowtowed softly, saying, "Your Majesty, I obey your command. Thank you for your forgiveness."
The emperor waved his hand, stopped looking at her, and turned away.
The atmosphere in the hall eased a little, but everyone still didn't dare to relax.
Today's move has already taken the most dangerous part, although the emperor has not agreed.
But he obviously had doubts in his heart. Perhaps this was the first chance for her to overturn her father's case.
Just as she was about to leave, the queen suddenly walked slowly to her side with a complicated look in her eyes.
Fang Qingyue was slightly stunned. She didn't expect that the queen would take the initiative to come and talk to her.
"Miss Fang, please wait a moment."
The Queen's voice was majestic and meaningful.
Fang Qingyue stopped, turned around and bowed slightly: "I wonder what instructions the Queen has?"
The Queen took a few steps closer, her eyes passing over her scrutinizingly. Then, with a hint of a smile, she said, "I know you're bringing up the old case today out of a desire to redress your father's injustice."
"As the daughter of a criminal, you are able to remain so calm and composed. I admire your courage."
Fang Qingyue was slightly startled, and then she felt that there was a deep meaning in the Queen's words.
She felt the admiration in the queen's eyes, and a warmth gradually welled up in her heart.
"Your Majesty... I am deeply grateful for your generosity." Fang Qingyue said softly, with gratitude in her tone.
The Queen smiled faintly and said calmly, "I know this matter is not something that can be won in a day, but since you have such courage, I am willing to lend a helping hand behind you."
"As long as you act prudently and don't disappoint the emperor, perhaps..."
"It's not hopeless."
A glimmer of gratitude appeared in Fang Qingyue's eyes. The Queen's words meant that she was not fighting alone.
"Qingyue is deeply grateful. Your Majesty's great kindness will be remembered in my heart."
She knelt again and thanked him solemnly.
The Queen nodded, her eyes filled with profound meaning. "Take good care of your baby. You will have a chance to overturn your father's verdict in the future."
Fang Qingyue's heart trembled, and then she nodded slightly.
Fang Qingyue slowly walked out of the main hall of the imperial palace. Her figure seemed a little thin, but her mood gradually calmed down amidst the intense fluctuations.
Although today's incident failed to completely overturn my father's verdict, the emperor's attitude has softened somewhat, and the queen has also expressed her support.
This was a huge breakthrough for her.
She gently stroked her bulging belly, feeling the gentle movement of the fetus, and the slight uneasiness in her heart dissipated.
The sky gradually darkened, and the afterglow of the sunset dyed the sky crimson. The atmosphere outside the palace gate was completely different from the majestic and solemn atmosphere inside the palace.
Pedestrians were hurrying by and guards were guarding the palace gate, making it seem exceptionally quiet.
As soon as she walked out of the palace gate, she saw Fang Chiyue and Cheng Qingyuan waiting for her anxiously not far away.
Fang Chiyue had already sensed her sister's arrival.
She walked hurriedly, her face full of worry.
Fang Chiyue's clothes fluttered slightly in the wind, and her frail figure looked even thinner in the gradually darkening sky.
"Sister! Sister, you're out!"
Fang Chiyue's voice was trembling with anxiety that was hard to conceal, and she almost pounced towards Fang Qingyue.
He stretched his hands eagerly in the air, afraid that his sister would disappear.
Seeing this, Fang Qingyue quickly quickened her pace and went up to him gently.
Holding Fang Chiyue's hands, he gently comforted her: "Chiyue, I'm fine, everything is fine. Don't worry, don't worry."
As soon as Fang Chiyue touched her sister's hand, tears instantly welled up in her eyes.
As long as I held my sister's hand, the fear in my heart was slightly relieved.
She held her sister's hand tightly, tears rolling down her face: "Sister, I... I am so worried about you."
"You've been in there for so long, I don't know what happened to you. The palace is so scary, I'm afraid something might happen to you..."
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