Passerby's Guide to Eating Watermelons

Chapter 221 Ancient World 38: The Truth

Yuwen Xiu looked quietly at the person who came in, but after thinking about it several times in his mind, he still had no memory of him.

He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Although I don't know why Prince An did this, there is no doubt that since this person himself does not know him, it cannot be considered as deceiving the emperor.

However, Prince An must have his own purpose in doing this, so we have to be on guard against him.

"Third brother, what's going on? Tell me now!"

Upon hearing the Emperor's voice, Prince An immediately spoke, "This story began a while ago! One of my guards found this man covered in wounds while out for a stroll. I originally thought he was a poor fellow and thought I'd just take him to the infirmary, but he had a military token on him, so I carefully brought him back to the palace."

"I thought he was either a fugitive or plotting something bad, but I didn't expect he was wrongly accused! Liu Feng, it's your turn to speak."

Liu Feng fell to his knees and said, "Your Majesty, a year ago, Lieutenant General Chen accused me of treason. If I hadn't fled at all costs, I would probably be dead now!"

When he said this, everyone present remembered that the battle had been going on for three years, but it was extremely difficult a year ago.

Although we clearly have the advantage, the other side always manages to find our weaknesses and exploit them.

There is no doubt that there must be a spy in our army!

However, Liu Feng was already considered a traitor at that time, so the matter was reported to the court, and his entire family was to be executed.

Although the execution has not yet taken place, it will be soon.

But now Liu Feng came over and said that he was slandered, and he even said that it was Brigadier General Lin. Others did not know this person, but Yuwen Xiu knew him very well.

Because this person is Lin Xiaotong's father.

"You're talking nonsense! Ever since you disappeared, no news of our army has been leaked. Now that you've returned victorious, you dare to claim the credit!"

Liu Feng said calmly, "Your Majesty, since I dare to come before you, it means I have sufficient evidence!"

The emperor narrowed his eyes and carefully looked at everyone present, reading the thoughts on their faces clearly. Then he said in a deep voice, "In that case, hand over the evidence!"

Liu Feng took out a small package from his arms. Although there were some stains on it, it was obvious that the contents were well wrapped.

Prince An took the package without hesitation, opened it, and saw that there was indeed nothing wrong with it. Then he walked to the emperor and said, "Father, please take a look!"

The emperor didn't mind it at all. Instead, he reached out and opened it. Looking at the words on it, although his face was expressionless, a storm was already surging in his heart.

Everyone stared at the scene nervously, fearing that something might go wrong, especially Yuwen Xiu, who was so nervous that his palms were sweating.

The text was not too long and the emperor finished reading it in a moment. However, he did not make any comment and continued to look at the next piece of evidence.

He did this one after another until he picked up the last item, which was a jade pendant. Although it was far away and could not be seen clearly, everyone's heart was in their throat.

Especially Yuwen Xiu, the emperor has been watching for such a long time and has not gotten angry, so the possibility that there is something wrong with Liu Feng is not very high.

How can this be good?

The emperor smiled lightly and threw the note in front of Yuwen Xiu, "My dear minister, what should I do now?"

Yuwen Xiu picked up the note on the ground tremblingly. The content on it was exactly the important military case from a year ago.

The most important thing is that Liu Feng's position is not high, and that matter is only known to himself and a few of his confidants. Even if he wanted to spread the news, he would have no way of telling the enemy country!

"This……"

"Father, I see General Zhongyong slandering virtuous people and trusting treacherous ministers. Could he also be a traitor to the country?"

Yuwen Xiu's hands slumped to the ground, powerless. He could only kneel and kowtow repeatedly, "Your Majesty, please understand. I am loyal and devoted, as the sun and the moon can attest!"

"You are loyal? But didn't this plot originate from you?"

Yuwen Xiu thought quickly in his mind, trying to find the culprit. Only in this way could he save his life.

Liu Feng said calmly, "Your Majesty, Lieutenant General Lin has always had ulterior motives. He has connections with the enemy country, and his previous death in battle was probably just an excuse! Now, he may be getting promoted in the enemy country, getting a wife and concubines!"

Yuwen Xiu immediately realized that apart from his most loyal subordinates, the only person who knew this information was Lin Xiaotong, who had been sleeping next to him.

She was the daughter of his subordinate, someone who had been offered to him loyally, so he had never doubted her.

But if this person has problems at heart, then this daughter may not be a good person either!

"Go, send someone to the enemy country to find Lieutenant General Lin and bring him to justice!"

Several eunuchs immediately went down to announce the decree, and everyone in the room finally came to this conclusion.

"Liu Feng, it is truly an honor for our Great Liang Dynasty that you were able to discover the enemy's spies during this chaotic time and risk your life to rush to the capital! Today, I will appoint you as a first-class general and send an imperial physician to treat you. After your injuries are healed, I will welcome you home with a warm welcome!"

Liu Feng knelt fiercely on the ground, "Your Majesty, I, Liu Feng, thank you for your grace!"

"Third Prince An, you have saved the meritorious official and risked your life to meet the emperor. You deserve a reward!"

Prince An replied with a playful smile, "Thank you, father!"

Then everyone's eyes turned to Yuwen Xiu, the loyal and brave general yesterday, but today he collapsed on the ground in a miserable state.

Yue Chuxia lowered her head, and no one saw the corners of her mouth curled up. However, this was not the time to be quiet, so she began to kowtow, "Your Majesty, my husband has been deceived. Please forgive him this time!"

No matter how much Yue Chuxia kowtowed, the emperor remained unmoved.

After an unknown amount of time, Yue Chuxia felt blood in front of her eyes and then heard the emperor's voice.

"Alright, General Zhongyong was simply deceived. In that case, you will be dismissed from your post and forced to reflect on your mistakes at home!"

Yuwen Xiu seemed to have been fished out of sweat, and could only kneel down tremblingly to apologize.

"The minister obeys the order!"

Everyone knew that they were going to investigate the truth. If General Zhongyong really knew nothing, perhaps he could be spared.

But if he is involved in this matter, then there is only one way out, and that is death!

When Yuwen Xiu and Yue Chuxia returned to the mansion, Yuwen Xiu couldn't wait to go to Lin Xiaotong's yard.

Yue Chuxia curled the corners of her mouth and returned to her room.

Although the maid next to her was very worried, she still called a doctor to treat her as quickly as possible.

After all, the begging for mercy in the Queen's bedroom today was not just talk. He kowtowed for such a long time that his forehead was now broken.

If you don’t handle it well today, tomorrow may be even worse!

As for the other side, we’ll talk about it when the time comes!