The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl-Chapter 797 - 795: Old Feelings
Upon hearing this, Emperor Longteng’s expression subtly changed.
"Is this true?"
"Would a concubine dare deceive Your Majesty? Xin Lin relies on being Chu Beiqing’s daughter and has injured Chen’s Martial Meridian at Qingtian Academy, causing a huge uproar. Prince Chen had earlier wanted to complain to Princess Chen, and even her sister has brought the complaint to me. Knowing Your Majesty has been burdened with worries recently, I persuaded Princess Chen’s sister to return."
Empress Feng looked deeply troubled.
The father of Chen You, Prince Chen, has a sister who entered the palace and is now one of Emperor Longteng’s favored concubines.
She is one of Empress Feng’s tools. Since Chen You’s incident, she often acted pitifully in front of Empress Feng.
Seeing that Shi Guiren has been favored in the Imperial Palace these days, and many concubines and nobles covertly tried to cozy up to Shi Guiren, Empress Feng planned to take this opportunity to dampen Shi Guiren’s spirits.
Disabling someone’s Martial Meridian is comparable to severing their lineage for a Martial Artist.
It is utterly unbelievable for Emperor Longteng that such a frail woman as Xin Lin could do such a thing, yet Empress Feng is not a person who slanders.
"Your concubine knows Your Majesty always remembers Chu Beiqing’s kindness. However, Your Majesty, though gratitude is profound, it shouldn’t outweigh the royal laws. It’s about time to discipline the people from Chu Mansion, lest Xin Lin and her father continue taking liberties."
Empress Feng advised.
"Your Majesty has your own judgment; summon all related parties from Chu Mansion to the palace."
Chu Beiqing stepped forward, and Emperor Longteng was originally inclined to forgive Chu Tianyi.
However, Empress Feng’s words only added fuel to the fire, making Emperor Longteng plan to severely punish Xin Lin.
Xin Lin and others were summoned to the palace.
"This servant (This humble girl) pays respect to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live for ten thousand, ten thousand years."
Seeing Empress Feng present, Xin Lin and her foolish father bowed.
Normally, Emperor Longteng would have exempted Chu Beiqing from the bowing.
But today, the four from Chu Mansion knelt down, yet Emperor Longteng was silent for a long while.
Chu Zhaonan and Chu Miaoyun were immediately sweating profusely.
"Xin Lin, are you aware of your crimes?"
Empress Feng huffed coldly.
"Replying to Empress, Xin Lin does not know what crime she has committed."
Xin Lin respectfully responded.
"How dare you! I heard you’ve been arrogant and uncontrolled in Qingtian Academy, allowing your fierce beast to continuously harm others, and even disabled Chen’s Martial Meridian. Do you admit to this?"
Empress Feng glared fiercely at Xin Lin.
"This humble girl dares to act and bear responsibility. I did injure Chen, but I did not disable his Martial Meridian; he used improper methods privately to advance his Martial Soul, which backfired on him. The Spirit Institute Director can testify to this."
Xin Lin explained.
"What a glib tongue! You think, if you do not admit, I can’t deal with you? Someone, bring the Truth Water."
Empress Feng swept her phoenix eyes, and with a wave, ordered a palace maid to fetch the potion.
Truth Water, a coercive potion used to make someone confess the truth.
Hearing that Empress Feng actually wanted to torture, Xin Lin slightly paled, kneeling beside.
Yet, Chu Miaoyun was overly joyous, even forgetting she came to plead for her father.
Empress is indeed Empress; this wretched girl Xin Lin can hardly escape this time.
"Darling... my knees... it hurts..."
Chu Beiqing, who had been kneeling for a while, grew impatient and stood up, pulling up Xin Lin.
"Chu Beiqing! How dare you stand without permission!"
Empress Feng flung her long sleeve furiously.
Emperor Longteng, standing beside with a stern face, remained silent.
Chu Beiqing, acting as if nothing had happened, rushed to Emperor Longteng and stuffed something dark into his hand.
