Ye Liuyun felt sowhat regretful.
t seed that Emperor Xia was intentionally covering for soone behind the scenes, preparing to sacrifice a pawn to protect the king.
Imdiately, he contacted Zhuge Feiyu and Xia Tianqiong.
"I think you shouldn't force it anymore. The person's status and background must be significant. Otherwise, Emperor Xia wouldn't go to such lengths to cover for him!" analyzed Zhuge Feiyu."
"Who could it be? The only one that Emperor Xia would protect is the Grand Emperor. But he has been secluded in cultivation and pays no attention to worldly matters!" Xia Tianqiong couldn't figure out who Emperor Xia was shielding.
"For now, let's go with that!" Ye Liuyun decided to follow Zhuge Feiyu's advice.
Since this person was so important to Emperor Xia and Emperor Xia was determined not to reveal their identity, there was nothing he could do.
He might as well find a way out and punish a scapegoat.
At this mont, Emperor Xia turned to Xiao Yuhong and said, "As the Minister of Military Affairs, under no circumstances can you mobilize the imperial army for personal revenge. I have promised Prince Yonglie to handle this justly. According to the laws of the dynasty, your actions are a grave offense, and your family should..."
Emperor Xia didn't have the heart to tell him that the dynasty should kill his family.
Those ministers imdiately understood and began pleading for Xiao Yuhong.
"Your Majesty, please show rcy! Xiao Yuhong has served the dynasty for many years, and though he has committed a grave mistake, he should be punished lightly!"
"Yes, Your Majesty! Xiao Yuhong has dedicated his entire life to the dynasty. We could demote him from his position and let him retire. This would show the dynasty's benevolence and righteousness..."
"That's right! Since Xiao Yuhong has realized his mistake, we could impose a fine in spiritual stones to penalize him..."
The crowd began to talk in a low voice.
Ye Liuyun watched their performance, finding it amusing.
Emperor Xia pretended to be in a dilemma and turned to Ye Liuyun, asking, "Liuyun, what do you think should be done in this matter?"
Ye Liuyun suppressed his laughter and asked back, "According to the laws of the dynasty, how should it be handled?"
Emperor Xia, hearing this, understood Ye Liuyun's intentions. He didn't want to let the matter go so easily. So, he didn't reply.
Seeing Emperor Xia's dilemma, so ministers stepped forward to resolve the situation.
"Lord Ye, is it fair to punish the entire family for one person's mistake? Isn't that too harsh on a ritorious official?"
Ye Liuyun sneered, retorting, "His mistake led to the deaths of three thousand soldiers under my command. Shouldn't he pay with his life? Those soldiers fought against the foreign race on the battlefield, ensuring the safety of your lives. Aren't they ritorious officials? Shouldn't they be honored?"
"What you said is right! However, now that things have co to this point, punishing innocent people and executing ritorious officials of the dynasty would be excessively cruel, wouldn't it?" Another minister interjected, trying to reason.
These ministers were extrely skilled in speaking. They could weave all kinds of argunts.
If they couldn't defend with the law, they would appeal to morality, always having their justifications.
Ye Liuyun couldn't argue with them and didn't bother.
He stood up directly and addressed everyone present, "The laws of the dynasty were not made by ! Handle the situation as you see fit. There's no need to ask for my opinion! I am taking my leave now!"
With that, he turned and left, not even acknowledging Emperor Xia anymore.
He couldn't find the mastermind behind the scenes, and if they didn't punish a scapegoat, he couldn't accept this result.
He had already secretly decided that if Emperor Xia didn't handle the matter properly, he would personally take action and wipe out Xiao Yuhong's entire family.
Xiao Yuhong's family was in the Imperial City. Ye Liuyun's clone had already sent a ssage to Qin Peng, instructing him to lead the troops to the Imperial City.
Emperor Xia wanted to protect his subordinates while also guarding his own interests. Such a situation was impossible.
If he endured this, the mastermind behind Emperor Xia would beco even more rampant.
Ye Liuyun left the imperial palace directly. Emperor Xia could only smile bitterly and waved his hand, dismissing the ministers, leaving only Xiao Yuhong behind.
"Was it the Grand Emperor who instructed you to do this?" Emperor Xia asked directly.
Now that there were no outsiders, Xiao Yunhong admitted it directly.
"Yes."
"I really don't understand. He's soone who focuses on closed-door cultivation. Why does he have to clash with Ye Liuyun?" Emperor Xia's words sounded like he was talking to himself, yet he was also questioning Xiao Yuhong.
"I don't know either. I've advised the Grand Emperor against such actions. I fear this approach won't harm Ye Liuyun. But the Grand Emperor insisted on doing it this way..." Xiao Yuhong explained.
Emperor Xia fell into silence upon hearing this.
Although the Grand Emperor had been out of politics for a long ti, Emperor Xia felt that the Grand Emperor's level of skill and insight shouldn't be underestimated.
What is he trying to achieve with this?" Emperor Xia pondered.
Normally, the Grand Emperor's actions were ant to create a rift between Ye Liuyun and the dynasty.
But this outco clearly had no benefits for the dynasty.
Emperor Xia was utterly perplexed.
Later, he sighed and realized he had to deal with the imdiate problem first.
He said to Xiao Yuhong, "You know Ye Liuyun never engages in losing deals. Now that he can't find the mastermind behind the scenes, he's venting his anger on you. What do you think we should do?"
Emperor Xia turned to Xiao Yuhong for advice.
Xiao Yuhong let out a long sigh.
Everyone understood the situation. Ye Liuyun understood it, Emperor Xia understood it, and even the Grand Emperor understood it.
He was the scapegoat!
And he was the one who must die!
"I've enjoyed wealth and glory in this lifeti. I have no regrets. Worrying about the country is the duty of a loyal subject. I only hope that you can protect my family!" Xiao Yuhong said with emotion.
"Well, rest assured! After you go back, tell your family to stay ho recently and not go out. No matter what Ye Liuyun does, he wouldn't dare to cause chaos in the Imperial City. Later, I will give him so benefits and make him leave the Imperial City. Just make sure you don't attract the Burial God again."
It ant that he had agreed to Xiao Yunhong's request.
However, he underestimated Ye Liuyun's temperant.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will go ho and make arrangents now!" Xiao Yuhong thanked Emperor Xia and left, feeling sorrowful.
After leaving the imperial palace, Ye Liuyun went straight to stay at an inn, waiting for news from the dynasty regarding Xiao Yuhong's fate.
He wasn't worried about Xiao Yuhong fleeing.
Even if Emperor Xia didn't kill his family, Xiao Yuhong would at least be dealt with by the dynasty.
Otherwise, Ye Liuyun might have to seriously consider whether Emperor Xia was behind these sches.
"Who else could it be?" Ye Liuyun went through his ntal checklist. "Not Emperor Xia, not the Crown Prince..."
Then, his clone reminded him, "What about the Grand Emperor?"
Ye Liuyun considered this, "Yes! Although Tianqiong said he's been in seclusion, the last ti the Burial God ca to the Imperial City, he did take action."
However, he quickly dismissed the idea, "It doesn't make sense! His actions are clearly ant to create a rift between and the dynasty. That wouldn't benefit him in any way."
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