True Heiress Cuts Ties, The Marquis Household Bitterly Regrets-Chapter 271 - 270: Chu Wenjun on Trial!

"Why bother?"

A sigh, Yu Nianzhao shook his head and said, "They are the victims, yet you’re defending the instigator, even willing to harm these wronged souls. You really have no benevolence at all."

Dongfang Hong replied righteously, "The living are always more important than the dead. This is the Dongfang Family’s family motto."

"Ha..."

Yu Nianzhao let out a cold laugh, "What a ridiculous family motto. Keeping such a motto around? It’s indeed fortunate that Dongfang Chenyuan didn’t grow up crooked with you all."

Mr. Dongfang replied angrily, "Youngster, you really need to be taught a lesson for your arrogant words."

Xie Jiuxiao placed a long sword horizontally against his neck and said coldly, "What about the Dongfang Family? Do you dare to be arrogant in front of Zhaozhao?"

The arrogance of Mr. Dongfang disappeared instantly. He swallowed and retreated half a step silently, afraid the sword might coldly and ruthlessly cut his neck.

"Even if the vengeful souls seek revenge, it’s only right."

Yu Nianzhao blocked their view, flipped his wrist, and the Seven Star Brush appeared in his palm. With a gentle sweep, Dongfang Hong’s runes disappeared.

"This is..."

Dongfang Hong’s attention was entirely captured by the Seven Star Brush. His eyes lit up as he stared at it, having never seen such a powerful magic artifact before, eager to examine it closely.

Boom!

The vengeful souls that initially tried to break through the purple aura were all bounced away after hitting a barrier.

Chu Wenjun had already suffered frostbite. He sat on the ground, covered in a layer of frost and almost closing his eyes.

"Chu Wenjun!"

Mr. Lin shouted, pulling Chu Wenjun back to his senses.

Yu Nianzhao frowned, "Does Chu Wenjun have a magic artifact protecting him?"

Xie Jiuxiao withdrew his sword and took a few steps forward to find a bead on Chu Wenjun.

"Is this... a relic?"

Dongfang Hong carefully identified the treasure and recognized its true form.

"No wonder it protected him for a while."

Yu Nianzhao curled his lips in a mocking smile, "He’s really afraid of death and knows his hands are stained with too many lives; thus, carrying such a magic artifact."

Even Dongfang Hong fell silent.

He couldn’t say Chu Wenjun was blameless, showing that Chu Wenjun had significant issues.

Emperor Anqing wanted just this result. He confronted with a frown, "Chu Wenjun has such audacity to commit this act, even colluding with the former Minister of the Ministry of Justice to suppress this case. If not for the new kezhong champion bringing it up, I might have remained in the dark."

Mr. Lin clenched his fist and knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, this matter requires retrial."

Emperor Anqing waved his sleeve, "The Ji Family’s vengeful souls are here—isn’t that enough for you to see the truth? Mr. Lin, I know Chu Wenjun is your son-in-law, but you are the Prime Minister. Can you still cover for a criminal?"

Emperor Anqing’s questioning slapped Lin’s face like a fierce palm.

Mr. Lin gave a bitter smile and shook his head reluctantly, "Yes, Your Majesty is right. If he truly slaughtered one hundred eighty people, then indeed... his crimes are unforgivable."

At such a time, Mr. Lin couldn’t reveal any intention of helping Chu Wenjun despite him being his son-in-law.

"Very well!"

Emperor Anqing declared solemnly, "The Ji Family’s souls, do not worry; I will thoroughly investigate and give you an explanation."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The vengeful souls of the Ji Family knelt in unison.

Subsequently, Yu Nianzhao withdrew the alternate dimension.

In just the blink of an eye, they returned to the hall.

The ministers, along with Dongfang Hong, gazed at Yu Nianzhao in disbelief, feeling instinctive reverence for her abilities.

"Guards, arrest Chu Wenjun for suspected murder of the Ji Family and detain him for interrogation."

Emperor Anqing waved his hand, and the guards dragged the semi-conscious Chu Wenjun away.

"Ji Yasheng, you’ve studied diligently for years and indeed possess talent. I will give you an explanation for the Ji Family’s massacre, and I won’t withdraw your status as the new kezhong champion. I hope you can become the nation’s pillar and contribute to the Great Chao Country."

Emperor Anqing spoke solemnly.

Ji Yasheng knelt and bowed, "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty, I will surely be loyal to Your Majesty and the Great Chao Country."

This matter aroused deep emotions as Chu Wenjun was blatantly detained.

Duke Luu hastened to the palace disregarding house arrest, seeking to speak for Chu Wenjun.

Unfortunately, Emperor Anqing, hoping to strike a blow against the Chu Family, seized this chance and wouldn’t give them a chance.

Duke Luu returned without success and immediately sent someone to inform the Empress Dowager at Qingyun Taoist Temple.

It seemed soon another storm was brewing.

"Master, can I still see my Ji Family’s souls?"

Ji Yasheng felt relieved of his burdens, though as confused as ever; he feared the souls couldn’t reincarnate and worried they truly left him.

That would render him utterly alone.

"They’re afraid of harming you and aren’t staying by your side anymore."

Yu Nianzhao said, "Unless they see Chu Wenjun’s downfall, they won’t leave willingly; if quickly, after Chu Wenjun dies, they’ll reincarnate; otherwise, the chance will be gone."

Ji Yasheng breathed a sigh of relief, and gave a bitter smile, "Am I too selfish for even hoping they won’t leave me?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Yes, indeed selfish!"

Yu Nianzhao nodded without hesitation in agreement.

Ji Yasheng, "..."

He felt bitterly stuck, uncomfortable.

"Master is right, after Chu Wenjun is judged, let them reincarnate. Only wishing that in their next life, they live freely and happily."

Ji Yasheng slightly lifted his lips; visions of a hopeful future emerged.

Sunshine seemed to truly reach him.

Chu Wenjun was detained, and his wife, Mr. Lin’s daughter, beat the drum to claim injustice.

That night, Yu Nianzhao let the entire Ji Family, especially Miss Ji, appear in her dream.

Mr. Lin’s daughter, Mrs. Chu, had nightmares and a high fever the next day, extinguishing her spirit to save her husband.

The Empress Dowager hurried back from Qingyun Taoist Temple, not having time to say much.

Xie Jiuxiao efficiently listed every piece of evidence of Chu Wenjun’s murders.

Back then, Chu Wenjun executed those needing death while leaving out close associates.

Under Xie Jiuxiao’s severe interrogation, they revealed Chu Wenjun’s truth of hiring hitmen.

Emperor Anqing swiftly issued the execution order accordingly.

That involved 180 lives. Even a prince committing crimes would face the same punishment as civilians, not to mention Chu Wenjun.

The directive was to execute after autumn.

Duke Luu Mansion’s efforts from frantic rescue attempts for Chu Wenjun to later laying low marked considerable shifts.

Yet, the calmer it became, the more it signified a coming storm!