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After the boy finished speaking, without waiting for Huang Tian and the others to explain, he pointed at them and shouted, "It's them! Your Majesty, I am just an honest commoner. I haven't done anything wrong to anyone. I beg Your Majesty to spare me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Your Majesty Tianyuan immediately changed his expression, glaring angrily and scolding loudly, "You dare! In my presence, you still have the audacity to speak such nonsense! Since you claim to be an honest person, why do you speak such dishonest words to deceive me? Do you know that you have already committed the crime of deceiving the emperor? This crime can be serious or minor. If you do not confess honestly, I will punish your entire family!"
Upon hearing this, the man became terrified and could not stop crying out in protest, "Your Majesty, I swear I am telling the truth! Please see clearly! I was just holding the reins and cracking the whip for them!"
"Is that so? Then why is it that what I hear is different from what you say?" Your Majesty Tianyuan looked at him mockingly and then turned to Huang Tian, changing his tone. "Prophet, I will unconditionally believe you. However, I cannot ignore what this commoner has said. Please tell me what is going on."
Faced with the majesty of the Current Majesty, Huang Tian's expression changed several times but eventually returned to normal as he smiled and replied, "Your Majesty is being too serious. We indeed did not suffer any robbery. I do not understand what this man is saying and have never hired him. I hope Your Majesty will see clearly!"
Once these words were spoken, it was almost a death sentence for that man. Ye Feng could hardly contain himself; he did not understand why Huang Tian would respond like that. Did he not realize that such an answer could endanger an entire family?
But Lian'er tugged at his sleeve again and transmitted a message: "Do not be impulsive. I know what you are thinking, but the situation is not as you imagine. You need to consider how we will present what we are about to offer him. Should we say we took it back?"
Hearing this, Ye Feng became even more frustrated and transmitted back, "Couldn’t you have said from the beginning that other things were lost?"
Lian'er sighed quietly and replied, "We only have this one item. Besides, do you really think that even if we admitted it and said other things were lost, His Majesty would overlook this issue?"
"Isn't that so?" Ye Feng frowned, realizing there must be other reasons behind this because the wording he could think of was something Huang Tian would certainly consider.
Lian'er continued transmitting: "Of course not. He asks this question because he must have grasped all the circumstances. Even if we randomly told a lie, he could expose it and might even use it against us. Don't think that just because we are part of the Qin Empire's Envoy Group, he wouldn't dare to take drastic measures!"
"So what now?" Ye Feng felt overwhelmed; this was simply unreasonable!
"So we can only firmly insist that we have never seen this fellow before. In that case, if he cannot provide other evidence, he can only punish that boy while we can confidently present what we originally intended to give him! This is the best strategy!"
Ye Feng understood that their ultimate strategy was to sacrifice the insignificant person in front of them to force His Majesty into a helpless situation! However, he could not condone such an act of trading another's life for his own safety, especially when the other party was just an honest civilian, someone who spoke the truth and was punished for it!
Yet, from his current position, Ye Feng naturally could not speak up for that honest man. After all, he was someone who intended to kill Alfalfa Princess. In other words, he was now part of the Envoy Group. If he were to reveal any crazy truths, it would not only endanger the Envoy Group but also himself!
No matter what, he would never engage in such suicidal behavior. Therefore, he could only watch helplessly as the honest man was executed. What puzzled him further was where His Majesty had found this fellow. Such coincidences seemed too far-fetched!
Encountering a robbery on the way and escaping with a coachman, now this same coachman was in the Golden Hall facing judgment alongside them? Fate truly played such tricks; Ye Feng would no longer believe in coincidences!
"Guards! Drag this treasonous scoundrel out and behead him at Meridian Gate!" Your Majesty Tianyuan received a direct answer from Huang Tian and did not impose any further difficulties. Just as he had said earlier, he unconditionally trusted Huang Tian and swiftly issued the death sentence!
Two guards once again restrained the coachman and silently led him out of the hall. The coachman was already terrified beyond measure, continuously crying out, "Your Majesty, I am wronged! Your Majesty! I am wronged!"
The atmosphere inside the hall had reached a peak of tension. The civil and military officials stood like statues, none daring to speak or move; even breathing felt suffocating. They had been summoned to court today merely as decoration! This performance was for everyone to witness at His Majesty's command!
It showcased the supreme authority of the royal family—whoever wanted someone dead must die without exception!
Ye Feng felt a tightness in his chest, clenching his fists in anger, wishing he could explode at that moment. But upon seeing Huang Tian's indifferent demeanor, as if the dead meant nothing to him, his fury intensified. He believed this person deserved to die a thousand deaths!
Unbeknownst to him, all of this was being observed by one individual—someone who had orchestrated the current situation! This person had remained silent from the beginning, seemingly playing the same role as the civil and military officials. But was she truly just a puppet?
Of course not!
Alfalfa, looking down over the entire hall, possessed more presence than the demure Queen beside her! The notion of being a motherly figure did not suit her; she resembled a sovereign who ruled everything! She surpassed even His Majesty but adeptly concealed her brilliance behind her brother.
In secret, she was the true mastermind! Was it really just coincidence that the coachman appeared here? Such so-called coincidences were merely puppeteered by unseen hands! Just as she controlled the largest illegal Exchange on this continent, all wealth acquired from various places was funneled into one purpose!
That place was one where even her brother had to remain silent!
In reality, the groom had not managed to escape from that robbery; instead, he was captured by the Dark Exchange and has been locked up by Alfalfa ever since, just in case they needed him to deal with the Envoy Group. From the perspective of the Envoy Group, they would certainly not admit to being robbed!
As Lian'er analyzed, admitting it would be tantamount to seeking death. Unable to explain the recovery of the Nine-Curved Reincarnation Sword, they would be charged with treason against the emperor. At that point, it wouldn't just be the groom facing execution at Meridian Gate!
However, what she did not expect was that Huang Tian would be so ruthless, willing to sacrifice an innocent person for his own sake! This made her see him in a new light, but of course, this was far from over; everything had just begun!
“Brother Emperor, how about I ask them a few questions?” Just as everyone was immersed in the unexpected incident outside, Alfalfa finally spoke up!
Her words quickly drew everyone's attention. In fact, Ye Feng and the others had not overlooked her from the beginning; they were simply curious about what this woman would say at this moment.
What was even more surprising was that Your Majesty Tianyuan showed no hesitation and smiled as he said, “Sister, feel free to ask whatever you want. I believe the Qin Empire's Envoy Group is straightforward; asking a few more questions should be fine.”
It was unclear whether he was pretending to be ignorant or if he meant it deliberately. Regardless, once those words were spoken, the spotlight shifted entirely to Alfalfa, making Ye Feng and the others even more uneasy!
“Damn it, this woman must be up to something! You're right; she has definitely been bribed! She wants our lives right here in this hall!” Lian'er rarely cursed as she transmitted her thoughts to Ye Feng.
Ye Feng began to understand that this was all a trap. Before they could even think about assassinating Alfalfa, this treacherous woman had already set her sights on them! From the moment of the robbery on the way here, she had been plotting against them! Until the Envoy Group stumbled into this hall without realizing it!
If they hadn't made plans beforehand, they might have remained oblivious until their deaths! Thinking about it carefully was truly terrifying!
“Now I wonder if His Majesty has acknowledged his sister's control over Dark Exchange and whether he has tacitly allowed her to eliminate us. Otherwise, we might not make it out of this hall today!” Lian'er began to worry.
But Ye Feng strangely calmed down. He attributed the unfortunate death of the groom outside entirely to that beautiful yet exceptionally sinister woman in the hall! This time, his determination to kill her became even stronger!
Such a disaster truly does not need to exist in this world; killing her would bring peace of mind!
"I don't know what Your Highness wishes to ask. If it is the same as His Majesty's inquiries, then I can only repeat the same words. We have indeed faced many difficulties on our journey, but fortunately, we were not robbed too severely. If you still do not believe me, Yuxiu, please bring out the gift we wish to present to His Majesty!"
Huang Tian took the initiative and instructed Yuxiu to stand up before Alfalfa could ask any questions. The strategist did not falter and quickly untied what appeared to be an ordinary bag from behind him. Soon, an exceptionally eye-catching Rune Sword was revealed to everyone in the hall!
A suppressed gasp of surprise arose; even those who were not keen observers could tell that this sword was extraordinary. When Ye Feng first saw the Nine-Curved Reincarnation Sword, he was captivated by its striking appearance, and the sword's power had been demonstrated by Xie Tianyu!
If this sword were in his hands, it could likely unleash even greater power! His Heavenly River Power was lacking just such a sword! If it weren't for the special circumstances, he would truly want to possess this sword! And now, this sword was about to be presented to the Current Majesty; it felt like a twist of fate!
"This sword was forged by the master blacksmiths of our empire and is a gift that my father urged me to present to Your Majesty as a sign of our empire's goodwill. I won't elaborate on the details of this sword; Your Majesty will learn more from our official documents. Now, please graciously accept it!"
"Come here, take the sword!" This time, the eunuch did not wait for Your Majesty Tianyuan to speak but cleverly understood and ordered a guard to step forward and retrieve the sword!
This guard was no ordinary soldier; clad in platinum armor, he was not a member of the Golden Knights Order but rather part of Your Majesty Tianyuan's specially authorized Royal Blade Guard. He had the privilege of protecting His Majesty closely and possessed more privileges, undoubtedly at the level of a Martial Saint. As for his deeper abilities, no one could say for sure!
However, his sharp gaze left a lasting impression on Ye Feng! It seemed that the foundation of an imperial family far exceeded his expectations!
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