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Yun Duan looked at the court officials who were looking at her and snorted in her heart. She then looked at Wei Chen and asked, "Has everything been settled?"

Only Changfeng replied respectfully, "All of them!"

Yun Duan nodded. She picked up the teacup and took another sip. "That's good. I didn't think that there would be so many people who want to cause trouble for me. This is really an eye-opener for me!"

Yun Duan's words made all the ministers lower their heads silently.

"Your Majesty, rumours about the city have always come and gone as quickly as possible. Why do you need to be so serious? What are you wasting your time by following a group of ministers around?"

Xuan Hong glanced at Yun Duan's pale face, his heart aching. This group of idiots were always looking for trouble.

Yun Duan was stunned. Just as he was about to speak, he was seized by a minister.

"Young master Xuan, you might not know, but this rumor concerns the orthodox bloodline, so it is impossible for anything to go wrong with His Majesty's reputation. Fortunately, His Majesty wisely agreed to this blood test, and when the late emperor came and quickly finished his examination, His Majesty's innocence would give the court officials some confidence!"

There was nothing wrong with the minister's words. In the end, he said what he wanted to say as well. It could be said that he was ignorant of the feelings of the court official standing in front of him.

Those who had other thoughts would not think this way.

Yun Duan held her head up high while Xuan Hong glared at her. This kind of thing could be considered small or big. But now that she had done it, she had to get her blood first before she could do it.

He didn't know what this woman was worried about. It was just a blood test, but he saw worry in her eyes. Although he didn't really understand her, some of her emotions couldn't be hidden.

After drinking two cups of hot tea, Emperor Chen unhurriedly came over.

Yun Duan stood up and walked over with large strides to support Emperor Chen's arm. With a respectful voice, he said, "Royal father, your son is unfilial. I can't handle this kind of thing properly, I'm useless!"

Emperor Chen indifferently swept a glance at the clouds, his eyes ice-cold.

It was just a show.

The subjects fell to their knees. Although Emperor Chen had retreated, his imposing manner was still rather terrifying.

He sat on top, his gaze fierce. "What? This Old Wang isn't dead yet, but you guys are bullying the new owner? " An ice-cold voice was slowly thrown out. It was bloodthirsty and ferocious.

Yun Duan couldn't help but freeze. Such a powerful aura was something that a true emperor should have.

"We are guilty!"

"Your Majesty, this matter concerns the roots of the Thousand Empire Mountain. This subject does not dare to be careless!" It was still the old official at the beginning. Yun Duan was wondering if she should send this person away properly. She was the ruler of a kingdom and did not know anything. It was a dereliction of duty.

"As subjects, if you do not wholeheartedly assist the new emperor in governing a country and cause such a huge ruckus for such a small rumor, would your crimes still not be minor?"

Emperor Chen had always been calm and indifferent, but Yun Duan took in a deep breath without leaving any trace. This kind of pressure, this kind of aura from someone with a higher position was something that she lacked. Even if she did not say anything, just sitting there was enough to make people tremble in fear.

The courtiers and officials kneeling on the floor shuddered.

But the old official was very unafraid of death.

"His Majesty the late King … This subject is guilty, and cannot be forgiven for his crimes. This subject risked his life to request His Majesty the late king to drip a drop of blood for a blood test! "

"…"

This kind of official had done a great service before. If he really wanted to punish them, they would have to. Moreover, he was now threatening them with his own death.

Yun Duan sneakily glanced at Emperor Chen and saw his face darken.

"Your Majesty the late emperor …" The other half started to clamor again. They wanted us all to die if you didn't drip your blood for the test today.

"…"

"Dismissed!"

The official then stepped forward, "This old servant is here!"

"Prepare the water and the knife!"

"Yes sir!"

The movement between Yun Duan's eyebrows was rather fast. Was this Emperor Chen really going to test it?

Was he sure?

If the blood didn't mix, then he would lose face with her. Wasn't it for the sake of dignity that he had killed everyone who knew about what had happened in the past few years?

What was the best thing to do now?

The departure of the officials was a little slow, but there were a few maids and guards by his side. They acted in a fair manner, and a few courtiers followed him out.

"…"

Yun Duan really felt pain in her head.

If this went on, it would definitely be exposed. She had never heard of anything that could dissolve the blood of someone who wasn't related to her.

She became a bit anxious as she kept on looking at Emperor Chen. However, his gaze was indifferent, and he didn't have an unfathomable appearance.

"…"

Yun Duan wanted to bite someone, but what kind of attitude was this? At any rate, the two of them were enemies at the same time, so he couldn't give her a hint of relief.

Is there really a way?

She looked at Yun Duan, who did not understand the situation, and lowered her head so that only two people could hear her voice, "Master, you are too impetuous. No matter what happened, the late emperor should have already noticed it, so you must calm down!"

She hurriedly adjusted her breathing to calm herself down, and usually, the more anxious she was, the more chaotic she would be. Right now, she had to maintain her composure, just like what Qiong Ying had said, Chen Emperor cared more about his dignity than she did, and the prestige of this Emperor would definitely not be tarnished just like that, so he definitely had a way.

While everyone was looking forward to it, the departing official slowly walked in with a cup of water. The servant girl behind him moved to the side.

He walked in front of Emperor Chen and respectfully said, "Master is already prepared!" Then he raised his eyes, the profound meaning in his eyes was incomprehensible. However, she was the closest to Emperor Chen, so she could clearly feel his tense mood slowly dissipate.

Why is that?

Had he done something to leave the office?

He took the saber and slipped his thumb away. He dripped two drops of blood into a cup of water and respectfully walked to the front of Yun Duan. "Your Majesty, it's your turn!"

Yun Duan's hand was a little unstable as the strength in her shoulder increased. She took a deep breath and slid down the blade, her fingers suddenly hurting. She tried her best not to tremble, but seeing the blood dripping down, her heart was still in her throat.

After receiving her blood, the official walked to the center of the hall. He looked at the cup of water before lifting it up and bringing it to the court officials. He carefully showed it to them.

The old official then placed his glass of water before kneeling down in front of the old official's eyes. He said in a respectful tone, "Take a good look!"

Yun Duan saw the old official glance into the cup, and his entire body began to tremble, as if he had suffered from some kind of epilepsy. He then started twitching, and he started to shout, "Impossible, this is impossible!"

Yun Duan narrowed her eyes. What did this mean? Was it dissolved or not?

The official raised his cup and walked up to Chen Emperor. He let him take a glance at it, then brought it up to the clouds.

Yun Duan blinked her eyes as if she could not believe it. She then looked again and her heart instantly dropped back to its original position. It had actually dissolved. It had really dissolved.

She looked at Emperor Chen in disbelief. Why did it dissolve? Don't tell her she's really his biological daughter, that's impossible. If she is, then Imperial Consort Chu and Ah Rui definitely won't die.

Then why was this happening?

Emperor Chen stood up and didn't even glance at anyone before he placed the cup of water in front of Yun Duan. His voice was calm as he said, "Your Majesty, it's already clear. This old servant will take his leave now!"

Yun Duan nodded. Watching the departing officials walking a few steps and supporting them with the cloud to get on the Jade Carriage, the group of people gradually disappeared in the snow.

Only then did she withdraw her gaze, and she once again looked at the cup of pale red blood. She was still somewhat shocked in her heart, just how did she do this, to actually dissolve it.

"Your Majesty … This subject and others shall listen to His Majesty's commands! "

She slowly walked to the front of the altar, and with a leap, she flipped the cup upside down in the air. The faint red light sprinkled on the altar, and she gently landed in front of the courtiers and officials who had followed her, acting very arrogantly.

"We are satisfied with the result!"

All of the officials trembled, and Yun Duan laughed coldly.

"Today, the King of Japan is tired. If you want to talk about punishments, then go back and think about your mistakes. Tomorrow morning, I will ask you guys to explain it one by one, understand?"

"Yes sir!"

"Your Majesty, the old ruler is already unconscious in the hall. How should we arrange this?"

As he swept his gaze across the clouds, he noticed that heavy snow was falling on his eyes. The ice was cool and refreshing.

"Send it back to recuperate!"

"Yes sir!"

Only Changfeng ordered his subordinates to carry the old official, who had fainted in the palace, and leave the sacrificial gate.

He put on the Jade Carriage and felt tired, but he was glad that he had passed.

When she heard the voice in front of her, she couldn't help but curl her lips. It was fortunate that she and Qiong Ying were here, otherwise, she really wouldn't have been able to find anyone to talk to in this silent and deep palace.

When he arrived at the Flowing Cloud Pavilion, Yun Duan rubbed her head and got off the Jade Carriage. She had spent too much time and effort this morning. She felt her head aching and guessed that she had not slept well last night.

The servant girl opened the door and walked in without raising her head. After taking a step, she felt that something was wrong. She abruptly retracted her foot and looked up.