"I know that everyone has come here today with a sincere attitude. My not forgiving does not mean that I do not know that this is everyone's apology to our Lu family, but I still have some things on my mind that I must say today."
"Although our Lu family comes from the mountains and has no background, the hardships we have endured in settling down in the capital are known only to ourselves. We have never done anything to harm the interests of the country and its people. On the contrary, we have always done our best to protect these interests, hoping that the people can live better and better lives and that the country can become more and more prosperous."
"But there are always some unscrupulous people who can't stand that our Lu family is doing well and has the Emperor's trust. They always like to do some dirty tricks behind our backs, making it seem like our Lu family is arrogant or has done something that is unfair to the country and the people."
"Whether it's the Lu family or all the common people present or absent, we are all innocent. Our Lu family is doing the right thing, continuing to plan for the court despite the rumors, but what are you all doing? You have no judgment of your own, and you are used as pawns as soon as something happens. You are more useful than anyone else!"
"Of course I know you are innocent, you were just being used, but why were you used? Why were you always led by the nose by bad people? It's because you lack your own judgment! So, here today, I hope that you will not rush to believe everything you hear, no matter what happens in the future, and have a little bit of your own judgment."
"Take our Lu family as an example. From the time my husband entered the court as an official, everything we have done has benefited the country and the people. This is common knowledge. Who here doesn't know that my husband and I quelled a major rebellion back then? When we fought against the Eastern Court, my husband took the lead and went to the front line to provide support. I created the devastating little black ball, which minimized the losses in the entire war and quelled the conflict in the shortest time. We even helped the people on the border to live a good life!"
"Of course, there are many arduous tasks that are inconvenient to disclose to the public. Why does the Emperor trust our Lu family so much? Is it because I am beautiful? Is it because my husband comes from the countryside? It is because he knows that our entire Lu family is loyal and righteous. Anyone else may betray him, but our Lu family will not. So no matter how others try to sow discord, the Emperor remains unmoved!"
"But what are you doing under the protection of our Lu family? You've been provoked by others and forgotten the contributions we made to you. You come to my door every day to throw feces and rotten vegetable leaves, as if you want to kill everyone in our Lu family. So, even if you apologize immediately, we will not forgive you. Hurt is hurt, and the scars left behind can never be erased. It's not something that can be restored to its original state just because you apologize."
"I only hope that if something similar happens to someone else next time, you can judge the truth of the matter for yourselves, so that you are not taken advantage of and hurt good people, and you do not let bad people off easily. Thank you all for coming today. That's all I have to say. You may all leave now."
Jiang Jiuniang spoke these words with a blank expression throughout, but her heart was filled with excitement.
Are these people innocent? No, if the Lu family doesn't leave themselves a way out, or if they are betrayed by the emperor, these people will be the knife that stabs them.
The Lu family still has the ability to protect themselves, but what about other victims?
Isn't that a dead end?
The entire place was quiet except for the sounds of palace servants cleaning. The common people wanted to object and fight for their rights, but when they opened their mouths, they couldn't say anything.
They were the ones who threw sewage and rotten vegetable leaves at the Lu family's doorstep; they were all accomplices of the islanders.
Before Jiang Jiuniang said these things, they thought she was being really dramatic. It wasn't a big deal, and she still wouldn't forgive him even after he apologized.
But after hearing so much from her, they realized they had almost become executioners and instantly understood the seriousness of the situation.
Framed loyal officials, and now they've even become accomplices of the islanders. Isn't that just killing someone and destroying their spirit?
The people fell silent, watching helplessly as the Lu family left and closed the gate.
The Lu family didn't close the door loudly, but the people present felt as if the door knocker was striking their hearts with each knock.
The Northern Yan court's bizarre actions left the island nation's envoys completely bewildered. They had never seen such an outrageous court, so blatantly disregarding them as envoys.
I used to think that the Northern Yan court was just like that, so easy to break through, after all, so many people were actively coming to curry favor with them. But who knew that this was a game played by the emperor, so cunning!
Even the usually composed Xun Yi was finding it hard to believe. Everything was going according to plan, so why was the result so different?
"Strategist, what should we do now?"
Someone knocked on the door. After the raid on his home that morning, he had locked himself in his room and hadn't come out. The envoy came to both remind him and to check on him, fearing that he might do something rash and drive the envoy crazy.
Back in Japan, this strategist was very resourceful and helped their emperor solve many problems. Why is it that nothing goes smoothly for him now that he's in Beiyan?
It is said that the treasure is actually the burial item of a certain master. They dug up countless graves along the way but found no useful clues. They wanted to get the Pangu Jade, but they were not liked by that woman. Now she chases after them and beats them whenever she sees them.
They were probably the worst-performing delegation; how could they possibly face their Emperor when they returned?
Xun Yi was puzzled as to why Lan Jiu had gained the trust of the Northern Yan Emperor so much.
Isn't it said that serving a ruler is like serving a tiger, where even the slightest mistake could cost you your head?
Why is everything different when it comes to that couple?
His head was swirling with a million questions, while the envoy outside kept banging on the door, giving him a headache. He snapped and smashed the teacup beside him with a loud crash: "Get out!"
Before the envoy could speak, the waiter's voice came from outside: "Sir, if you break anything in the house, you'll have to pay double! I'll put it on your tab!"
Xun Yi became even more annoyed, and his emotions completely exploded. He roared, "Get out! Get out, get out, get out!"
The waiter quickly left. Anyway, once it was on their tab, they couldn't escape. This was the capital of Beiyan. If these people dared not pay, they would take it to the palace.
The envoy sighed outside, said nothing, and left. He needed to go back and write a letter to the Emperor, informing him that their journey to Beiyan had been extremely unpleasant, and that obtaining the Pangu Jade and finding the treasure would be even more difficult.
What's even more difficult is that there's a crazy woman in Beiyan who shouts and threatens to kill them whenever she sees them. They don't even know if they can make it back alive. If they can, they hope that the Emperor can send more people to support them, otherwise they're really going to be bullied to death by the Beiyan people!
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