"You!" Duke Xian was furious.
"I'd like to see who dares to slander the Emperor and Empress Dowager's reputation today! Anyone who disagrees is welcome to step forward." Wu Xiong looked at the entire audience.
Anyone who disagrees will be killed, not a single one will be spared. Then we'll see who dares to say that his nephew isn't the late emperor's son.
Some ministers who were already crowded around Empress Dowager Wu and Ji Yanzhuo hurriedly knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty and Empress Dowager will obey your orders."
The old ministers who supported the late emperor glared at Wu Xiong, but faced with the cold swords, they dared not utter a sound.
Lu Hong stepped forward, his face fearless. "Empress Dowager, since someone has raised doubts, I request that the Imperial Advisor and the Emperor undergo a blood test to prove their innocence."
"Prime Minister Lu, you're courting death!" Wu Xiong's eyes blazed with fury as he drew his sword and lunged at Lu Hong.
He was just trying to make an example of Lu Hong when Lu Hong walked right into his trap.
Wu Xiong wasn't stupid. His sister had told him before that Lu Hong was one of their own, but now that Lu Hong dared to stand up and say that, he was no one they were supposed to be. It was a good opportunity to kill this traitorous dog and see if anyone else would dare to make a move!
Lu Hong was merely a civil official; he had no martial arts skills whatsoever. From the moment he stepped forward, he was already prepared to die.
Seeing the sword aimed at him, he closed his eyes.
The next second, a sword parried Wu Xiong's sword.
Xiao Yanchu blocked Lu Hong's way, "General Wu, if you're bored and want to spar, I don't mind practicing with you."
"How dare you bring a sword into the palace!" Wu Xiong glared angrily at Xiao Yanchu.
"This is my belt. Does General Wu have any objections?" Xiao Yanchu looked at Wu Xiong with a half-smile.
A soft sword used as a belt is not allowed to be brought into the main hall, but given Xiao Yanchu's status, who would dare to actually search his body?
"Is the Regent planning to interfere in my Xiaoyue affairs? Aren't you afraid of triggering a war between the two countries?" Wu Xiong asked.
“If General Wu is not afraid, what do I have to fear? When General Wu arrives at the border of Great Chu, I will personally lead the army to await his arrival.” Xiao Yanchu looked at Wu Xiong calmly.
He had already tested Wu Xiong's strength with that one sword strike.
He does possess some martial arts skills, but Gao Cen is more than capable of dealing with him.
Wu Xiong was naturally aware of this as well. He was able to rise to the position of Grand General largely because his sister controlled the government.
Otherwise, with his martial arts skills and limited military command abilities, how could he have become the General of Howling Moon?
If he were to actually face Xiao Yanchu, the God of War of the Great Chu, how could he dare?
But now, with so many people in front of him, he couldn't show any weakness.
"Your Highness, this is Xiaoyue. I advise you to be careful, otherwise we don't know if Your Highness and Princess will be able to return to Da Chu safely."
Wu Xiong's words were already threatening, and the guards who had been following behind him drew their swords and surrounded Xiao Yanchu.
Seeing this, Empress Dowager Wu and Gao Hongyuan exchanged a glance, both of them looking smug.
They hold military power; let's see who dares to disobey them today!
Empress Dowager Wu looked at Su Ruojin, hoping to see a tense and fearful expression on her face. She was determined to make Su Ruojin kneel before her and beg for mercy.
She couldn't openly kill Su Ruojin, but she could have Gao Hongyuan secretly poison Su Ruojin with a curse, causing her to die suddenly after returning to the Great Chu.
Unexpectedly, Empress Dowager Wu saw no fear on Su Ruojin's face. Instead, she looked at her calmly, with an expression of watching a good show.
Seeing Su Ruojin's expression, Empress Wu's bad premonition resurfaced.
Impossible. At this point, everything is under my brother's control. How could Su Ruojin, a great Chu woman, possibly turn the world upside down in Xiaoyue?
What was that sound?
At this moment, Lord Jiang suddenly spoke up.
Once reminded, the other ministers also perked up their ears to listen.
The clashing of swords could be heard outside.
Just then, a guard, covered in blood and clutching his chest, stumbled into the main hall.
The guard collapsed to the ground as soon as he entered the main hall. Someone immediately stepped forward to support him. The guard took a few deep breaths before slowly speaking.
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