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"Duan Xingyi, receive the decree!" Duan Chen kept the imperial edict tightly in the air. As long as Duan Xingyi took the imperial edict into his hands, even if the entire grand ceremony were to be completed, Duan Xingyi would accept it and become the new Emperor. The entire great hall was silent. Everyone's gazes were focused on Duan Xingyi, and they did not hesitate. Duan Xingyi did not even glance at him as he walked towards Duan Chen.

Just as the slender fingers were about to touch the imperial edict, a clear sound rang out and the entire hall burst into an uproar.

Wait a minute, a person with such a despicable behavior is not worthy of being the Great Mo's emperor." Only Duan Xingyi slowly pulled his hand back and turned around to look at his with interest. It seemed like everything that he heard at the cemetery was true, that Duan Mu Yan was the mastermind of the mysterious organization that repeatedly messed up his plans. It was hard to imagine just what kind of storm such a delicate and delicate body would cause, so Duan Xingyi remained silent and allowed his to continue speaking.

"Mu Yan! "Stop messing around, retreat!" Duan Chen frowned as he never expected that his daughter would say something so shocking at such a crucial moment. By the side, Eunuch Li saw Duan Chen's body sway slightly and hurriedly supported him.

"Nonsense? "Your majesty, I dare ask, for the sake of sending this unfilial descendant of yours to this unfilial son of yours, you have done so many things that betrayed your will. Isn't this nonsense?" Duan Muyan's harsh words caused everyone to be stunned. All the officials were shocked by her actions, and some of them even started echoing her words in their hearts.

Duan Chen's sword-like brows creased tightly, and an imposing manner abruptly appeared on his aged face.

"Duan Mu Yan!" It is I who have indulged you! Hurry up and leave! " Duan Chen looked at Duan Mu Yan in disbelief, his mind completely blank. He didn't even understand why Duan Mu Yan was doing this. For Jingyang? She knew that if this carried on, even if he was the Emperor, he would have no reason to defend such an unfilial son.

"Forgive me, is the emperor joking? In the palace, not only concubines, princes and princesses could bully Mu and mufei at will, and even palace maids scoffed at Mu Yan. Why didn't the Emperor ask the concubines and princesses who were standing in the palace, which of them had not attacked Mu Yan before? Is this kind of living under someone else's roof the kind of indulgence the Emperor was talking about? " Her ice-cold voice was laced with extreme fury as she spoke, her every word forcing Duan Chen into a corner.

"Now is not the time to fuss over these matters. This is the enthronement ceremony. If you want to cause trouble, we will return you justice after the ceremony!" Duan Chen replied in anger, his hands clenching into fists.

"Mu Yan's justice has never been repaid by anyone. However, Mu Yan refused to accept that the Emperor would pass it on to Duan Xingyi! Furthermore, it was not only Mu Yan. It was likely that no one in this world believed his! If the Emperor were to pass on the throne to him, it would undoubtedly mean pushing the Great Mo to the brink of decline. You can ignore the Great Mo River Mountain, and instead, stand by and do nothing for the loyal general who has sacrificed his life for him. " Duan Mu Yan's every word was like ice, with no intention of retreating.

"How dare you, you are rebelling! Someone! Pull Duan Mu Yan out! " Duan Chen suddenly felt a little guilty when he was faced with Duan Muyan's gaze. He waved his hand, and was just about to have someone pull him out when Duan Xingyi, who had been standing at the side for a long time, suddenly spoke.

"Father, please calm your anger. Since the Three Emperors' Big Sis says that Xing Yi isn't worthy of being the Emperor of the Great Mo, is there any evidence? [There are hundreds of civil and military officials here right now. If you have anything to say, just put it on the table. Don't make people think that I don't live up to my title as the Crown Prince!] Duan Xingyi pursed his lips. When his phoenix eyes stared at Duan Moyan, they flashed with a light that others couldn't fathom. Duan Chen was displeased upon hearing this. However, in front of all the officials, he could only allow Duan Mu Yan to continue.

Duan Mu Yan had never expected Duan Xingyi to be so calm. His heart trembled slightly, but since things had reached such a stage, she had no way out. It was about time for Zhu Xu to appear on stage. Just as Duan Mu Yan had expected, just as Duan Xingyi had shut his mouth, a deep and vigorous voice suddenly rang out from outside the palace gate.

"Your crimes are untold! In this country, Dou Jing and Qi Hu Gong have been diligent and dedicated their entire lives, and have never had any second thoughts. But you actually joined with the Vice Minister of the Punishment Department Wu Bingcheng to frame them, and even tried to sentence them to death. How could such a vile person become the Great Mo Emperor?! " The instant Zhu Xu appeared in the great hall, everyone was shocked. It was already a strange thing for the Zhu Residence to go to empty houses overnight. Rumors flew everywhere, and now that Zhu Xu had appeared, all the rumors were naturally dispelled.

"Zhu Xu? You... "You left without saying anything. I haven't punished you yet, but now you're spouting nonsense. Do you still have me in your eyes?" Duan Chen stared at Zhu Xu in shock, his eyes were filled with rage, but deep in his heart, he felt a sense of foreboding.

It is precisely because this subject has the presence of the Emperor in his heart that this subject will watch as the Old Prince leaves the capital, die miserably in Dou Jing Prison, remain in the Imperial City even after Qi Hu has been framed by others. However, this subject feels unwell in his heart, as the Emperor allowed this matter to happen, Mo Jiangshan has already been completely destroyed by Duan Xingyi. Zhu Xu's eyes were hazy, but he stubbornly refused to let his tears fall. He knew very well that this was not the time to be sad.

"You! Good! You're rebelling too! Since you said that Yi'er colluded with Wu Bingcheng, then where's the evidence? " Duan Chen felt his legs tremble as he abruptly sat down on the Dragon Throne, his aged face turning as pale as a sheet of paper!

Zhu Xu didn't say anything and slapped his hands together. At this moment, the two guards had already pushed Wu Bingcheng into the throne room. Wu Bingcheng didn't have the same attitude as when he used his strength to fight Wu Bingcheng.

"Wu Bingcheng!" Tell the Emperor what you know, and beware of your pathetic life if there's even a single lie! " On the ground, Wu Bingcheng was trembling in fear.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this has nothing to do with this official! [I have been instructed by the Crown Prince. I have no choice but to do it!] Right now, he only wished to live. Duan Xingyi might be unreliable, but he might as well join Zhu Xu and perhaps even have a chance at survival.

"You … Don't you want to talk nonsense? " Blue veins popped out from Duan Chen's forehead as he fiercely gripped the Dragon Throne with both hands. A trace of guilt flashed through his eyes; he also understood Dou Jing's character. On that day, he was momentarily muddle-headed and allowed Duan Xingyi to kill Dou Jing. On the other hand, Duan Xingyi's handsome and cold face didn't have the slightest trace of nervousness. His thin lips had an extremely strange curve, and his eyes that flickered with a bright light never left Duan Mu Yan, as he remained calm and collected as if he was watching a show.

Your majesty has made it clear that if this official's words are false, I will be struck by the wrath of the heavens and struck by lightning! It was indeed His Highness the crown prince who ordered me to search Zhantian's mansion that day, and he even told me where all the stolen goods and evidence were. If it wasn't for His Highness the crown prince, I wouldn't dare to rush into the manor of a first rank official as a fourth rank official! "After that, His Highness the Crown Prince also instigated me to come to Zhentian and Qi Mansion to save the day. Everything was decided by His Highness the Crown Prince, and I am just an accomplice. I beg the emperor to spare my lowly life by opening a net and allowing me to roam around …" "Your highness … your highness … your highness … your highness … your highness …" "In a hurry, Wu Bingcheng opened his mouth and kowtowed.

"Did you hear it clearly, your majesty?" This is your good son! It's your son who you've worked so hard to push into the throne! You can turn a blind eye to his crimes, but as a citizen of the Great Mo, I, Duan Mu Yan, cannot do it. "The people of the Mo cannot!" Duan Mu Yan ruthlessly spoke, the flames in her eyes blazing to the skies.

"Why are you so angry, third sister? "Wu Bingcheng's words alone could make Xingyi feel wronged. Now that Dou Jing Qi Hu is dead, there's no way to prove it. Furthermore, Wu Bingcheng has been in your hands for so long, so it shouldn't be difficult for him to say anything." Duan Xingyi pursed his lips and spoke in a leisurely manner. That calm and handsome face did not have the slightest trace of panic on it. At this moment, Duan Mu Yan suddenly did not know whether his calmness originated from his confidence or from his complete despair.

"What if General Dou Jing Jing and Qi Hu didn't die?" In this world, perhaps only Duan Xingyi was able to do such a thing. However, when he looked at the pair of eyes that flickered with a bright light, Duan Mu Yan felt an inexplicable sense of guilt, as in this world, everyone had the absolute authority to criticize Duan Xingyi, and only she could not do it. If it wasn't for Duan Xingyi, she would not know how many times she would have died, but his feelings of gratitude were forcefully suppressed by Duan Mu Yan. Duan Mu Yan shut his mouth, startling everyone. Even Duan Xingyi raised an eyebrow.

While everyone was still in shock, Qi Hu had already walked into the main hall. The eyes on his cold face were brimming with vigor.

"This subject is Qi Hu, kowtowing to the emperor!" On the Dragon Throne, Duan Chen looked at Qi Hu, who was standing in front of the palace, and suddenly had a bad premonition. Qi Hu was still alive, then on that day, someone must have purposely concealed his identity, and if it wasn't for the fact that he was trying so hard to seize power, then for what reason, in addition to the fact that Zhu Xu and Qi Hu had gone straight to the palace, no one had reported him. If he guessed correctly, the entire palace was most likely controlled by Zhu Xu. As for the person whom Zhu Xu supported, it was undoubtedly Duan Mu Yan. As he thought up to this point, Duan Chen's brows suddenly furrowed. He never expected that Duan Mu Yan would actually betray him like her mother!

"How dare you!" I have already sentenced you to death, but you are still alive in this world, and I will spare your life if you bring out the people who robbed you of your prison! " Duan Chen slammed the dragon throne as he glared furiously at Duan Mu Yan.

"If the ruler wishes for this subject to die, this subject will have to die, but Qi Hu boldly asks, 'My master and my brother both gave their lives for the Great Mo, and my father and brother both died in peace. At that time, the Emperor swore to the heavens that he would treat my husband well, but now, the Emperor is betraying his word, is this what a king should do?'" Qi Hu's voice was low and deep, and each word was laced with blood. His eyes flickered with too much grievance and unwillingness.