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"Let go! "I want to open the coffin, I want to see Feng'er's last chance …" Xiao Yin almost roared as his tears silently fell and his heart collapsed.

"Royal Father! Brother Wang is already dead! "Don't be like this, your body is more important …" Xiao Yuxuan hugged Xiao Yin tightly and her tears fell like rain.

"None... My Feng'er will not die so easily! "He won't!" Xiao Yin roared out, but in the next second, all he saw was darkness as his entire body suddenly fainted.

"Father …" Xiao Yuxuan hurriedly carried Xiao Yin out of the Spiritual Hall and rushed to the side room. As he watched Xiao Yuxuan's back, he could no longer suppress the tears that were welling up in his eyes. She suddenly hated himself so much.

"Princess, don't be sad. These matters are not something we can control. No matter how sad you are, it won't help." Yao'er carefully walked to the side of Duan Mu Yan and consoled her.

"Yao'er, did you say I was wrong?" Duan Mu Yan's eyes were hazy with tears. She had already paid such a heavy price for her first calculation. She was suddenly unsure if she should continue down this path.

"If the one who is standing here right now is Su Jin Xiu, would the wangfei think that she would repent? Yao'er felt that the wangfei was right, the incident with the Qi King was an accident. Furthermore, the Qi King had chosen this path himself. Back then, you were the one who was most familiar with the situation. "Princess, why don't we change our perspective? This time around, the Qi King can finally be together with Chu Shirou, right?" She was clearly a good person, yet she was forced into this dead end by this world. This road had only just begun, and in the future, there would be more people who would die in vain. Who knew when it might be her turn?

At this moment, Zi Min ran in from the manor door.

"Zi Min greets Master." Zi Min bowed respectfully.

"Have you settled the matters of the Spring Festival?" Duan Muyan solemnly said as she wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Master, originally, Feng Guihua was not willing to give up, but fortunately, Leng Bingxin acted for you, so you have passed." Zi Min was right.

"Leng Bingxin... What did she say? " Duan Mu Yan recalled the snow-white girl and his suspicions grew greater. He had no relationship with her, so why would she help him?

"She didn't say anything to this servant, but she did speak up for you in front of Feng Guihua." Zi Min responded.

"Forget it, let's talk about this later. Zi Min, you should stay in the Purple Butterfly Pavilion and interact more with Yan Wuhen during this period of time. Tell him about what happened here and tell him about an even more important matter." Forget it, let's forget it, we'll talk about this later. It seemed that Duan Chen was becoming more and more confused. Even a loyal subject like Dou Jing was suspecting that this ironclad Mo Jiangshan would not be able to last much longer even if he did not smash him to pieces. Since that was the case, Duan Moyan suddenly changed his mind; she was living for his royal brother, so he had the responsibility to support this Mo Jiangshan.

"Yes …" After receiving her orders, Zi Min left. Yao'er turned to look at Duan Mu Yan.

"Princess, you're tired too. You should go back and rest."

"Tomorrow is the day of Xin Feng's funeral. I don't have much time to accompany him, so you can leave first. I'll stay for a bit longer." Yao'er wanted to continue speaking, but was stopped by Duan Mu Yan.

On the day of Xiao Jin Feng's funeral, practically all of the hundreds of officials in the imperial court had come to send him off. Xiao Yin fainted for a few times, and Xiao Yu Xuan also sobbed soundlessly, causing everyone to be moved. Many officials couldn't help but shed tears, and after Xiao Jin Feng was buried, Xiao Yin completely collapsed.

"Feng'er …" Where are you, Father! "Hurry up and come out …" Xiao Yin wailed loudly. Anyone who heard him would be heartbroken and those who heard him would shed tears.

In the dark, that pair of empty eyes were already filled with tears. However, that silver mask was still ice-cold and without warmth. Before the ceremony ended, Xiao Jingfeng had already left.

The next day, Prime Minister Zhu Xu rushed to the Xiao manor.

Inside the study, Zhu Xu looked at Xiao Yin with a haggard expression.

"Old Wang, I also know that I'm too heartless to look for you at this time, but I really have no other choice." "Now that General Tang is in prison, the Emperor has decided that he has the intention to rebel. Furthermore, he has decided to behead him ten days from now …" Zhu Xu frowned, his eyes slightly red.

"What?" Did the emperor really want to kill General Dou? How could this be? General Dou had followed the emperor for more than twenty years, but the emperor didn't even give him this much trust? What kind of evidence could make the Emperor so sure? " Xiao Yin suddenly stood up upon hearing this. His white brows were tightly knitted together. The pain of losing his son had yet to be healed and his old friend was now facing a fatal disaster. How could he endure this?

I heard that the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Wu Bingcheng, had brought his men to search General Dou's estate upon receiving the secret report. However, I didn't expect that the search for the secret letter between General Dou and the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain and Sea basically involved the possibility that General Dou and the Southern Vietnam would cooperate, or that they would release water on the battlefield. Zhu Xu spoke the truth and gave a general idea of what had happened.

"Relying solely on letters? This is not something to be trusted! " Xiao Yin frowned. From the looks of it, it seemed like he was framing someone.

This is not enough for me to believe, but the handwriting on the letter is actually from Dou Jing and the 4th Prince of the Southern Yue. The emperor once took out the documents from many years ago and compared them; other than the emperor, not many people have seen the handwriting of the 4th Prince of the Southern Yue. Because of this, the emperor firmly believes that the letter is from the 4th Prince of the Southern Yue. "Zhu Xu said bitterly.

"This way... This King has made a trip to the Imperial Palace with the Prime Minister, and it just so happens that This King has not come back to Saint! " Xiao Yin let out a ruthless sigh. He didn't expect that after leaving the Imperial City for just a few days, he would have already returned, and things had changed.

Imperial study.

Duan Chen was in a daze as he recalled the events that happened in the battlefield. If it wasn't for Dou Jing Jing saving his life, he might have been able to sit on this throne. He didn't expect that the situation would change and Dou Jing would actually have the heart to plot against him. It is not that I have cheated you, it is because your ambition is too great. I really cannot tolerate you.

"Reporting to the emperor, the prime minister and Elder Prince Xiao seek an audience outside …" At this moment, Eunuch Li pushed the door open and entered with a respectful tone. Duan Chen raised his eyes when he heard this and pondered for a long time before speaking up.

"Announce …" Eunuch Li naturally accepted the order and went out immediately, inviting the two courtiers and official in.

"This humble subject greets Your Majesty …" Xiao Yin had just entered the imperial study when he saw the Heaven Suppressing Bow in the emperor's hands. He felt a bit more confident.

"Rise, King Xiao. I am also deeply saddened by the death of the Qi King. Please grieve." Duan Chen put down his Sky Suppressing Bow and spoke in a light tone.

"This old subject thanks Your Majesty for your kindness. This old subject has two things to ask of Your Majesty's permission in this trip." Xiao Yin slowly stood up. He glanced at Zhu Xu and silently hardened his heart.

"Speak …" Duan Chen sighed with emotion as he looked down at Xiao Yin and Zhu Xu. He thought back to when he battled on the battlefield, they were both still young men of great importance. Now they were all old men in flowery robes.

"Your Majesty, this old subject is old and unable to meet the requirements for this expedition. Therefore, I plead for Your Majesty to take back the military talismans. The death of the Qi King was a heavy blow to this old subject. I only wish to return home now." Xiao Yin respectfully opened his mouth as his eyes emitted a mournful light.

"What are you saying? We have yet to acknowledge our seniority. You are younger than us by a few years, how could you have such thoughts?" Tell me the second thing. " Duan Chen understood too much about these subjects that risked their lives for him. How could Xiao Yin be someone who lost so easily?

"The second matter... When I returned to the imperial city, I heard the bad news and did not visit my old friends. After the Qi King was buried, I wanted to find General Dou to relieve my depression, but I didn't expect General Dou to be sent to the Celestial Prison. Your majesty, General Dou is loyal to you, and everyone in the imperial court might betray the emperor, or even the Badlands, but General Dou definitely won't! "I hope the emperor is clear that we can't wrongly accuse General Dou …" Xiao Yin once again knelt on the ground as tears streamed down his face.

As for the matter of Dou Jing colluding with the Fourth Prince of the Southern Mountain and Sea, it is irrefutable evidence. It is not something that can be canceled out with just a few words from you two, and I have already made up my mind, so there is no need for you two to discuss about it. If it were not for Dou Jing's outstanding service for the Great Mo Jiangshan, I would not have cut him down! "You can leave now …" Duan Chen ruthlessly sighed, waving his hand to signal the two of them to leave.

Xiao Yin was about to speak again, but was stopped by Zhu Xu.

"This humble subject will take his leave …" Zhu Xu was the first to pay his respects, and then he pulled Xiao Yin away from the Imperial Study.

"Old Prime Minister, why did you drag me out? I still have something to say! " Xiao Yin said anxiously. If he saw his old friend die in injustice, he would never be able to do it.

You should understand that the Emperor has a deep friendship with Dou Jing, and Dou Jing even saved the life of the Emperor. Even so, the Emperor has yet to change his mind. Zhu Xu sighed deeply and couldn't help but lower his eyes.

"What problem?" Xiao Yin was puzzled as he doubtfully asked.

"His Majesty wanted to kill Dou Jing not because His Majesty believes in these so-called ironclad evidence, but for the sake of the crown prince. Sigh …" "The birds and beasts have all died, the good bow is hidden, the crafty rabbits die, and the dogs are cooked. The emperor wishes to clear away all the important officials for the crown prince …" Zhu Xu being able to climb all the way to the prime minister was not only a matter of talent but also a thorough analysis of Duan Chen's thoughts. At this moment, Zhu Xu finally understood the Emperor's decision, and his heart went cold.

"Will not... The Emperor would not do such a thing! Back then, we … " Xiao Yin was stunned as he spoke, his eyes filled with astonishment.

You should know the meaning of those words better than I do. When the Second Prince was established as the crown prince, this old man and General Dou opposed it vehemently. Do you think the crown prince will let this matter rest? Would the Emperor leave such an official to the Crown Prince? Let's go to the prison and see General Dou. " Zhu Xu smiled bitterly, his heart filled with bitterness.

If there's no ironclad proof, even if the emperor wanted Dou Jing's life, it wouldn't make sense. Right, you said that the person who brought this matter before the emperor was Vice Minister Wu Bingcheng? "" Yes, he did. Xiao Yin furrowed his white brows as if he had thought of something.