Chapter 602 One Code, One Code
"Imperial Advisor, you actually plotted to murder the Emperor! You have utterly betrayed the trust that the Emperor and I placed in you!"
The empress murmured something, then quickly fled to Emperor Ming's side.
"Your Majesty, this Imperial Advisor was indeed a sorcerer. Now that he has committed suicide out of fear of punishment, it can be considered that a great matter has been settled..."
Seeing that the Empress had fled from him without hesitation, Xuanxu gave a bitter smile.
Two lines of clear tears slid down from her eyes, her pupils gradually dilated, and she fell silent.
This is the woman he loved his whole life...
In the end, it never belonged to him, nor did it ever give him a single bit of love...
Granny Jin stood there blankly, staring at Xuanxu's gradually cooling corpse, and sighed softly.
She couldn't quite describe the emotions she was feeling.
She both loved and hated Xuanxu, but now that he was really dead, she felt empty inside.
Perhaps she shouldn't have saved Xuanxu years ago, and should have let the Empress kill him... If that had been the case, perhaps none of this would have happened.
It's just a pity that there are no "what ifs" in this world; she can never go back to the way things were.
She couldn't confide her feelings to the young Taoist priest she had fallen in love with at first sight, nor could she leave this day. Perhaps for the rest of her life, she would be trapped in the nightmare of Xuanxu's tragic death before her eyes...
Inside Guangning Palace, the crowd stared at the mysterious, gradually cooling corpse, their expressions varied.
Consort Tan was somewhat frightened and also somewhat disgusted.
She knew that Xuanxu was no good, but when a person died right before her eyes, bleeding so much, she couldn't help but feel fear.
Emperor Ming noticed Consort Tan's panic, beckoned to her, and took her hand.
"My beloved concubine, do not be afraid. This evil Taoist deserves to die."
After saying that, he gave instructions to Eunuch Su.
"Have someone clean up this filth immediately, lest it frighten my beloved concubine."
Eunuch Su respectfully responded and immediately ordered the Imperial Guards to drag Xuanxu's body out, and then had the young eunuch wipe the bloodstains off the ground.
The Empress stood pale-faced beside Emperor Ming, staring blankly at the spot where Xuanxu had died tragically. Her heart was filled with horror and a chill ran through her.
Emperor Ming has been unusually cold towards her lately, and he even executed Xuanxu. His words are also full of suspicion towards her...
Now that Xuanxu is dead, will Emperor Ming's next target be the Empress?
The Prince of Jin swallowed hard, his heart filled with sorrow.
"Your Majesty is wise. I never expected that the Imperial Preceptor Xuanxu would be so arrogant as to poison Your Majesty!"
This man deserves to die a thousand deaths; he should be torn to pieces and then thrown onto a mountain to be fed to the dogs!
The King of Jin's voice was filled with righteous indignation, with a barely perceptible tremor.
Emperor Ming gave him a cold glance, and memories of the past flooded his mind once again.
"Throw it out to feed the dogs? Just like you do to your housekeeper, is that it?"
Emperor Ming's voice was icy, his eyes were filled with ruthlessness, and anger rose on his face.
Upon hearing what the King of Jin had just said, he immediately recalled the King of Jin's actions.
On the surface, Prince Jin was gentle and dignified, a respectful eldest son who was also very kind to his father and brothers.
But it wasn't until he had the steward of the manor executed by slow slicing and thrown to the wolves that he realized just how cruel and vicious his most trusted and valued eldest son truly was.
Unfortunately, he was bewitched by that sorcerer Xuanxu, and for a while he even forgot his past life, believing that the Prince of Jin was the best candidate for crown prince!
Only now has he fully regained his clarity of mind.
Everything Xuanxu and the Empress did was for Prince Jin, and for the future of that despicable couple!
He was merely an obstacle preventing their family from reuniting, an enemy they constantly wanted to kill!
Having figured all this out, Emperor Ming felt disgusted and angry, and his cold, sharp gaze swept over the Empress and Prince Jin and his son.
Ultimately, Prince Jin, like Yuwen Mo, outwardly showed him respect, but it was all for the sake of vying for power and seizing the position of Crown Prince!
At least Yuwen Mo genuinely wanted to rebel on his own, while Prince Jin and the Empress were treacherous and scheming, secretly poisoning him and resorting to all sorts of underhanded tricks, which was disgusting!
The Prince of Jin's expression froze instantly.
He looked at Emperor Ming with a complicated expression, his heart filled with fear and worry.
He bowed deeply and stammered, "Father, I did make mistakes in the past, but I have now reformed..."
Emperor Ming looked disappointed, gave him a cold glance, and ignored him.
Inside the main hall, the young eunuch had already wiped the bloodstains off the floor, but a faint smell of blood still lingered in the air.
The fear of death also lingered over Guangning Palace, making people feel somewhat oppressed.
Jiang Ning and Yuwen Jue didn't care about these things and remained calm.
Today, it can be considered a small victory for them against the Queen.
Xuanxu died tragically out of fear of punishment. Before his death, he took full responsibility for all the crimes and refused to implicate the Empress, Prince Jin, and Yuwen Ling. He can be considered a responsible person.
However, this person was malicious and went down the wrong path from the very beginning, and has been on the wrong path for many years.
Today's fate is predetermined and cannot be changed.
Yuwen Jue stood up, picked up his wine cup, and offered a distant toast to the Qingxuan Dao Ancestor.
"As expected of Dao Ancestor Qingxuan, your Daoist magic is indeed profound. You saw through the demonic Daoist Xuanxu's attempt to seize power at a glance. I toast you."
Qingxuan Daozu was flattered and quickly picked up his wine cup and stood up.
"Your Highness, you flatter me. This is all I should do."
Xuanxu died tragically in the main hall, without even having the chance to reveal his secret, much to the delight of Dao Ancestor Qingxuan.
He was nearly a hundred years old and valued his reputation extremely highly. If his reputation were ruined before he died, then his life would have been wasted.
When Jiang Ning and Yuwen Jue found him outside the city and threatened him, he was still uneasy, thinking that he would be disgraced. But he didn't expect that Xuanxu would commit suicide out of fear of punishment before he could even say a word in order to protect the Empress and others.
Now he has done something worthwhile, and there is hope that he can preserve his century-old reputation!
Yuwen Jue drank the wine in his cup in one gulp, and Qingxuan Daozu also quickly finished his drink.
He looked at Yuwen Jue with a respectful expression, his eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness.
Yuwen Jue narrowed his unfathomable, cold eyes, a slight smile playing on his thin lips. He put down his wine cup and looked at Emperor Ming.
"Father, the sorcerer Xuanxu is dead, but I have one more thing to say."
Emperor Ming looked at Yuwen Jue and said gently, "Prince Ling, just say what you want to say."
Yuwen Jue had saved his life many times, and now he understood that, whether in the imperial court or in the harem, or even among all his children, the only person he could trust was Yuwen Jue.
Yuwen Jue bowed respectfully.
"Father, Dao Ancestor Qingxuan has done a good job in capturing the demonic Daoist Xuan Master, but he also committed a wrong in his early years. I ask Father to make a decision."
Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow, looked at Yuwen Jue with admiration, and felt a surge of excitement in her heart.
She was right about him.
The Qingxuan Ancestor raped a young woman and forced her to give birth to her child, which is an unforgivable act. The Qingxuan Ancestor's actions have ruined that woman's life.
Today, Dao Ancestor Qingxuan helped them, which is commendable, but it was done under duress.
Moreover, each matter should be considered separately; merits are merits and demerits are demerits, and they should be discussed separately.
Yuwen Jue was perfectly clear-headed, and she was perfectly clear-headed as well.
Finding someone who shares your thoughts and values is no easy task, especially in this feudal ancient era. It is truly remarkable that Yuwen Jue is so sensible!
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