At this moment, Xinan stood up and said righteously:
"Your Majesty, the Queen has disobeyed the Imperial Order and released the prisoners without permission. This is a serious crime! They should be severely tortured to reveal the whereabouts of the prisoners Cao Jiao and Jiang Shuyan."
However, Jialiu immediately objected:
"No! The Queen is of noble status, how can she be subjected to such harsh torture? This is truly disgraceful!"
Jin Linlin watched the two people arguing in the court, her annoyance growing worse. She slammed the armrest of the dragon throne and shouted angrily, "Shut up!"
This roar was like thunder, and the court fell into complete silence. Everyone looked at Jin Linlin in fear, not daring to make a sound.
Jin Linlin's gaze fell on Jiang Zhixu again. Her eyes were cold and sharp, as if they could penetrate a person's soul. She asked coldly:
"Where are Cao Jiao and Jiang Shuyan?"
Jiang Zhixu's face instantly turned pale as paper, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He gritted his teeth and answered with difficulty:
"Your Majesty, you should know me well. Even if I die, I will never reveal their whereabouts."
Jiang Zhixu's voice was sonorous and powerful, as if he was declaring his determination to Jin Linlin.
Jin Linlin was silent for a moment, her face gradually becoming gloomy, and finally she laughed in anger:
"Okay, okay, if that's the case, why did you come back?"
Her laughter was filled with anger and disappointment, shocking the entire court.
Jiang Zhixu kowtowed, his forehead hitting the ground with a crisp sound, his voice still firm:
"Your Majesty, I deserve death, and I only wish to return to answer for my crime."
Jin Linlin sneered and mocked him:
"Oh? For such a serious crime, what do you think I should sentence you to?"
Her gaze was like a knife, piercing straight at Jiang Zhixu, as if she wanted to see through him.
Jiang Zhixu took a deep breath:
"I am willing to be executed. I only ask Your Majesty to consider our past friendship and not pursue my third brother and his wife any further."
There was no hesitation in his words, only deep affection for his family.
The court erupted in an uproar once again. No one had expected Jiang Zhixu to be so decisive. Some murmured, some looked shocked, and still others expressed their admiration for Jiang Zhixu's actions.
Jin Linlin felt a mixture of emotions. She had thought Jiang Zhixu would reveal the whereabouts of Cao Jiao and Jiang Shuyan in order to save his life, but he was surprisingly loyal and righteous. Her eyes wavered for a moment, but quickly regained their composure.
"You are indeed a man of deep affection and loyalty. But how can I disobey my will? If I let you off so easily, how will I ever win the support of others?"
Jin Linlin's voice was cold and majestic, and her decision seemed irreversible.
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