Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback
Chapter 508: Taking the Blame

Chapter 508: Chapter 508: Taking the Blame

Wang Man stretched his neck to see the grand procession of the Imperial Army following the Dragon Chariot.

His heart was filled with madness and joy, it was Emperor Qingwu who had arrived!

In a moment, Emperor Qingwu would clarify the truth to the people, how would Mu Yan and Zhan Lan manage to deal with the aftermath!

No matter how beloved the Zhan Family was by the people, the ruling surname of Nanjin was Si!

This was the world of his nephew, were Mu Yan and the Zhan Family not afraid of becoming notorious through history?

Wang Man, gagged with broken shoes, howled towards the Dragon Chariot to attract Emperor Qingwu’s attention.

The common people, upon seeing the Dragon Chariot, were awestruck by the majesty of the royal family; the emperor’s visage was not something they could gaze upon directly, they knelt on both sides of the road, hoping Emperor Qingwu would provide them with an explanation.

The sound of the suona abruptly ceased.

The Dragon Chariot stopped in front of Zhan Xinzhang’s coffin, Emperor Qingwu was helped down from the chariot by the eunuch.

He saw the streets crowded with people, a path in the middle draped in mourning white, the Zhan Family Army mourned the Old General Zhan Xinzhang as they approached the imperial city, in stark contrast to his bright and luxurious Dragon Chariot.

Emperor Qingwu saw Mu Yan’s stern face, saw Zhan Lan’s cold eyes, saw Zhan Beicang carrying the coffin with no intention of kneeling before him.

Zhan Hui looked directly at him, without any fear.

Including Xiao Chen, Huang Gun, Dugu Yan, and many other members of the Zhan Family Army whom he had never met, their expressions were filled with grief and anger as they gazed at him, not one kneeling!

At this moment, Emperor Qingwu felt like a solitary soul, truly alone.

He gulped down the saliva produced by fear, pretended to sob and cry.

He wiped his tears with the bright yellow imperial robe, "Old General!"

Zhan Lan looked at the tears forcibly squeezed from Emperor Qingwu’s eyes, feeling disgusted in his heart.

When none of them responded to him, Emperor Qingwu suddenly turned angrily and commanded the Imperial Army, "It was all Si Yuzhang’s idea, quickly arrest him for me!"

Si Yuzhang had not known where Emperor Qingwu intended to go upon leaving the palace; when he arrived on the avenue, he thought Si Yun had gone insane. At this time, if the emperor were skilled in manipulation, he would certainly set aside the matter first, issue an edict to posthumously honor Zhan Xinzhang as king, appease the Zhan Family, and calm the people’s emotions.

As public grievances lessened, some things would gradually be forgotten.

Unexpectedly, Si Yun decided to kill the donkey once it had finished grinding, making him the scapegoat!

This boy failed to learn both open and covert strategies, only possessing a stomach full of vile schemes unworthy of presentation!

Si Yuzhang was brought forward, at this point he dared not oppose Emperor Qingwu, he knelt with a thud in front of Emperor Qingwu, defending himself, "Your Majesty, retreating the Zhan Family Army was to give respite to the people; the common folks do not wish for war, what wrong is there in my suggestion!"

Emperor Qingwu coldly responded, "It was you who proposed withholding the Zhan Family Army’s provisions, don’t evade the core issue!"

People saw the righteous expression on Emperor Qingwu’s face, someone whispered, "So it was all Marquis Lin Yuan’s doing, and had nothing to do with His Majesty!"

"Marquis Lin Yuan is the true traitor!"

Marquis Lin Yuan noticed the eyes of the people upon him, he suddenly laughed insanely, speaking words laden with meaning regarding Emperor Qingwu, "In this situation, when the monarch demands his minister to die, the minister has no choice but to comply!"

The common folk were confused, what did Marquis Lin Yuan’s words imply?

Was he possibly taking the blame for His Majesty?

Emperor Qingwu did not anticipate Si Yuzhang would retaliate, his anger skyrocketed, "Someone, execute Si Yuzhang on the spot!"

Si Yuzhang heard Emperor Qingwu’s desire to silence him, his eyes suddenly darkened, he stood and said, "Your Majesty, do you wish for me to publicly disclose all your deeds?"

Emperor Qingwu feigned calmness, looking towards the Imperial Army, "Execute this treacherous official instigating disorder on the spot, are you deaf?"

The Imperial Army stood motionless.

Emperor Qingwu panicked, he glimpsed back and saw the Commander of the Imperial Army watching Mu Yan.

Mu Yan coldly queried, "Si Yun, I ask you, Marquis Lin Yuan killed the Grand Princess with his own hands, how did he escape from Heavenly Prison?"

The public learned far too many royal secrets today, the Regent King now stating Marquis Lin Yuan personally killed the Grand Princess!

Then why did Emperor Qingwu release him to wreak havoc on the Zhan Family Army!

Emperor Qingwu was suffocated by Mu Yan’s authority; Mu Yan actually called him by name in front of officials and civilians, an inexcusable crime!

Even previously, Mu Yan had never shown such disrespect in the presence of the court ministers.

Si Yun’s eyes flickered as he spoke, "I intended to execute Marquis Lin Yuan at Heavenly Prison; he convinced me with his argument against war with Western Rong, that’s why I released him, hoping he’d redeem his crimes through merit!"

As he spoke, a hint of guilt lingered.

Mu Yan snorted coldly, "Si Yuzhang raised numerous spies, colluding with Beiyue and Western Rong, to manipulate relations and cause war between Beiyue and Nanjin. He mercilessly killed his niece to incite conflict and destroy the Zhan Family Army; he should’ve been dead long ago!"

The public was in an uproar, realizing Si Yuzhang was such a heinous traitor aiming to destroy loyal and virtuous officials!

Si Yuzhang was stunned, how did Mu Yan know these secrets!

Upon reconsideration, it was no surprise, the Imperial Army belonged to Mu Yan, and Tingyu Tower surely was under his control too.

Si Yuzhang grit his teeth, now Emperor Qingwu and Mu Yan both wanted him dead!

Emperor Qingwu responded swiftly to Mu Yan’s accusation against Si Yuzhang, "Indeed, Si Yuzhang deserves death!"

Mu Yan’s gaze pressured forward, Si Yun was silenced, only hearing Mu Yan continue, "Si Yun, you are more deserving of death!"

Si Yun met Mu Yan’s cold gaze, beneath his dragon robe, his legs began trembling uncontrollably, he gazed downwards at his imperial boots, his eyes filled with darkness.

When Si Yun looked up again, he coughed a few times, eyeing Mu Yan with fear, teary-eyed and voice trembling, "My health is deteriorating, I won’t live for many more years, Imperial Uncle, are you so eager to ascend to power?"