Repugnant Gateway

Chapter 213

When the Prime Minister of the Left, Su Mao, saw Guo Wenli kneel down in front of the Ministry of Justice, he cursed him for an idiot in his heart.

With such an obvious trap, a group of people rushed in first.

What was the Gao Family?

The Gao Family was the empress dowager’s biggest card.

Now, Duke Yan suddenly came up and ignored Chen Zeyan and the others, directly using the Gao Family to start a war. Duke Yan’s goal was to tear off the most useful arm of the Gao Family’s empress dowager.

When those idiots heard that they were implicated, they immediately kneeled down without even thinking. Mu Changyan’s move was really vicious.

Although Empress Dowager Su frequently called Su Mao a trash, in reality, this person was not simple. To be able to fight against the Prime Minister Zhuge Yan for so many years without losing in such an ugly manner, this person’s abilities were obvious.

However, Empress Dowager Su was too domineering, so domineering that others would mistake her subordinates for trash.

As a result, when he saw how passive the situation had become, Su Mao immediately stood out.

“”Your Majesty!””

Su Mao raised his head and said loudly, “”This official thinks that something is amiss with this matter.””

He raised his finger and pointed at Zhong Jiuge, “”This person, even if he is a personal guard of the general, his words may not be true.””

This subject can’t help but suspect that this person has already been bribed by You Kingdom with the goal of disturbing the imperial court of my Great Yan Dynasty.

It’s just a piece of paper that just opened its mouth, but it already involved many officials of the imperial court, as well as the Gao Family who didn’t take up their official position. If this person really is a spy from the You Country, then his treachery has already succeeded.

Mu Changyan narrowed her eyes and looked at Su Mao. “”Are you saying that the evidence he brought is not evidence? What you said is true?””

Su Mao quickly lowered his head, “”This official does not dare, but as the Minister of the Left, this official must not watch helplessly as all the civil and military officials of the imperial court are being manipulated by someone with unknown origins.””

Mu Changyan gave an “”oh”” sound, “”Then, are you sure that this person is a spy from You Kingdom, and that the Gao Family is innocent?””

Su Mao said, “”Your Majesty, the Gao Clan had a great achievement from the Dragon Clan. There really is no reason for them to collude with the people in the underworld.””

Furthermore, the ancestor of the Gao Family left behind instructions that did not allow the Gao Family members to be officials. What reason does a family with no desires or demands have to collude with an enemy country? “”

Mu Changyan replied, “”Your words are very reasonable. Many people don’t seem to have any need to rebel. Say it, Chen Zaiyan... has already achieved the Military Department’s second grade.””

What reason did he have to collude with the enemy?

“”Could it be that in the future when my Great Yan destroys his country, the people of You will give him the title of king?””

Su Mao was stunned for a moment, then he lowered his head and said, “”Everything cannot be summarized.

“”The evidence of Chen’s plot to go against the law is conclusive.”” “”… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …””

Mu Changyan replied, “”Why is it that the standards here are so strange?””

With the Gao Family colluding with You Country, there is evidence to support it. From the looks of it, they are framing you.

“”Regarding Chen Zaiyan’s case, there are also people who have physical evidence. Why don’t you just say that it’s irrefutable?””

Su Mao said: “”Your Majesty, this subject only hopes that your Majesty will not be hasty.””

Because this matter was too big, it almost involved the entire dynasty’s civil and martial artists.

Furthermore, if it really is an enemy country’s treacherous scheme, then the Gao Clan will be destroyed, and most of the officials will be destroyed.

Mu Changyan frowned. “”Are you … threatening me?””

Su Mao said, “”This subject does not dare, this subject only wishes to ask my lord to reconsider.””

Mu Changyan stood up and pointed at the blood on Zhong Jiuge’s chest, “”My loyal soldiers have risked their lives to find out about this shocking case. They have travelled all the way back to the capital and in your eyes, they have become spies for You Nation.””

“”Since you can say that he was sent by You Nation to deliberately disturb the Great Yan Dynasty, then can I assume that some people have been bribed by You Kingdom to deliberately disturb the Great Yan Dynasty?””

His gaze drifted indistinctly towards the general, Su Zong, who immediately felt a bit of fear.

Su Mao looked down at the kneeling court official, hoping that someone would step forward to help him.

However, he discovered that those people were all kneeling and watching, and no one dared to speak carelessly.

He knew that he could not do it alone, and his only hope now was for the Empress Dowager to come as soon as possible.

As long as the Empress came, everything was fine.

Mu Changyan looked at Su Zong and asked, “”Su Zong, I ask you this … the news you brought back from the front line. Is the so-called criminal evidence real or fake?””

Su Zong took a step back. “”Of course it’s true.””

Mu Changyan pointed at Zhong Jiuge and said, “”Speak!””

Zhong Jiuge said, “”Yes … General Fang discovered that something was amiss in the Eastern Wilderness, so I was ordered to investigate.””

The general ordered that the goods be used to fish out the spies who were working with the people in the underworld.

The humble officer then pretended to be a member of the Gao Family and sent out the goods.

“”What a coincidence. After this batch of silver and goods has come out of isolation, they have returned to our Great Yan’s army. However … they are all in the hands of our Great General Su.””

He looked at Su Zong and said, “”Other than those ordnance, four million six hundred thousand taels of silver, sixteen rare treasures, and the few beauties sent over from You Country have all been sent to General Su’s big tent … Is General Su’s accounts correct?””

Su Zong’s complexion was already frighteningly pale, because there wasn’t the slightest bit of truth in the accounts. He didn’t use that much money to bribe others.

He said shakily, “”You … You are slandering me!””

“”There’s no such large amount of money for me!””

Mu Changyan smirked, “”Defraud?””

“”Someone, bring me the horse!””

A few Heavenly Temple’s guards walked in with big strides, pushing the assistant minister Ma Zi in.

Ma Zi saw Mu Changyan and knelt down, “”This subject … greets the King.””

Mu Changyan said coldly, “”Tell me everything in front of all the officials.””

Ma Ziwei already knew that he would not be able to escape this calamity, but Mu Changyan had already promised him that she would let go of his family.

Of course he knew how vicious the empress dowager’s actions were, so he had no way to turn back.

He knelt there and told Su Zong the story of how he had come back after receiving bribes from the people and framed Chen Zaiyan.

At this time, Su Mao knew that he would not be able to turn the tables on this matter. Just the Gao Clan frightened the court officials to death.

Now that Mu Changyan had given those people a way out, saying that the Gao Family was from the You Kingdom, these people would naturally immediately follow the steps down.

Mu Changyan’s intentions were clear. As long as the Gao Clan fell, these imperial officials would be spared.

As long as the Gao Family fell, all of these officials would have nothing to do with them.

They weren’t idiots. They knew what to choose, of course.

“”Your Majesty!””

Su Mao struggled to speak at last. “”This subject feels that this matter is of great importance and would like the empress dowager to make a decision.””

Mu Changyan said angrily, “”I am the true King of Swallow!””

At this moment, a group of people escorted Empress Dowager Su in.

Empress Dowager Su’s face was cold and proud as she walked. “”Of course you’re the King of Yan. I’ll send people to get you back to the throne.””

When the court officials saw Empress Dowager Su arrive, they all turned to kneel before her. “”We pay our respects to the empress dowager.””

Empress Dowager Su flung her sleeves coldly. “”Is your Majesty tired?””

I see that your complexion is really pale. I see that today’s matter will end here. Tomorrow, the Board of Justice will investigate thoroughly.

His Majesty’s body was heavy, so he couldn’t be angered by these trash.

“”You all … help me back to the East Warm Pavilion to rest.””

She walked to the foot of the throne and looked at Mu Changyan. “”Look at how angry the King is with you all.””

The two experts from the Embroidery Palace, Lu Tianghui and Zhao Zishan, strode towards the throne, “”Please return to the palace to rest.””

Mu Changyan said angrily, “”What are you guys doing?!””

Empress Dowager Su said, “”Your Majesty, you’ve lost your manners too much … As the ruler of a nation, you can’t distinguish between right and wrong, so you don’t understand why.””

It was up to a few of the younger generation to sway the foundations of the Great Yan Empire.

Although I’m a woman, I can’t just watch as you destroy the mountains and rivers of Great Yan.

“”I repeat, you are tired and need to go back to rest.””

Mu Changyan replied with a sneer, “”I thought you’d think of something, but it turns out that it’s just a matter of losing face.””

Empress Dowager Su said, “”It looks like His Majesty really is sick. He’s actually spouting nonsense.””

Aren’t you all idiots to send the King back?! “”

Lu Tiexi and Zhao Shanshan went up to grab Mu Changyan’s hand. Mu Changyan’s cultivation level was actually not low, but he was not a match for Lu Tianghui and Zhao Zishan.

Besides, all the people the empress dowager brought were experts, and outside the Empyrean Terminus Palace, everyone from the so-called State of Zhao diplomatic mission was present.

When they arrived that day, Mu Changyan noticed that something was amiss. How could the so-called diplomatic mission be filled with cultivators? Furthermore, everyone’s cultivation bases were not low either.

To put it bluntly, these several hundred people were the helpers that Empress Dowager Su had called over from the State of Zhao.

Moreover, these several hundred people weren’t some military officials from Zhao at all. They were all Jianghu guests that Empress Dowager Su had recruited from Zhao’s martial arts world.

Even though the guards of Heavenly Temple were all Mu Changyan’s people, these young cultivators were no match for the experts of the Embroidered Palace.

Before the few Heavenly Temple guards protecting Mu Changyan could act, they had already been crippled by Lu Tianhui.

The two men laughed sinisterly as they walked in front of Mu Changyan. Lu Tianghui smiled sinisterly and said, “”King, if you’re sick, you have to see it. You can’t tarry any longer.””

“”This subject asks the King to go back and rest, the Imperial Physician will be treating the King later.””

Mu Changyan replied with a sneer, “”I’m afraid you will kill Gu Du, just like how you did when you poisoned the former crown prince!””

“”Nonsense,”” Empress Dowager Su said angrily. “”Your Highness is too sick. Why don’t you quickly invite him back to the East Warming Pavilion?!””

In the past four years, Mu Changyan had tried to expel the poison in her body, causing her bloodline to be damaged. Her cultivation was no longer the same as before.

Even when he was at his peak before, he was no match for Lu Tiexi and Zhao Shanshan.

Even though the two of them didn’t make a move, they had secretly suppressed the power of his cultivation. He didn’t even have the strength to fight back.

Mu Changyan looked towards An Zhe with a pleading look.

With a sigh, he grasped the longblade by his waist.

At that moment, a familiar voice sounded in An Zhe’s ears, “”Idiot, what does this have to do with you?””

The Yankees want to die themselves, let them die.

Those two are really powerful warriors in the prison of desire. Even if you have some heaven-defying things, is it worth taking the risk?

There might be people behind the empress dowager who could give you the power to take out those treasures without the chance to do so.

“”If I were you, I would stand here and watch the show.””

It was Chen Shaobai’s voice, right beside An Zaihai’s ears.

He must have carried that black oil-paper umbrella again, the kind with a yaksha painted on it.

Standing there, watching from the sidelines.

An Zaibao recalled that not long ago when Chen Shaobai left the inn, he said, No matter what, I’m on your side.

He smiled, then stretched lazily and held onto his blade. “”You don’t have to say it, it really has nothing to do with me.””

He heard Chen Shaobai sigh, “”Idiot, can you beat him?””

An Zeng shrugged his shoulders and drew his blade out of its scabbard. “”Let’s give it a try.””

Then he heard Chen Shaobai say in a tone that hated him for not arguing, “”Are you f * cking stupid?””

An Zaijian offered three points, “”Sometimes... yes.””

Chen Shaobai was slightly angry. “”You still want me to help you?””

Then, the blade in An Zhe’s hand suddenly flew out by itself. That blade flew towards the great general, Su Zong, who was standing at the side, as if it had eyes.

For some reason, Su Zong grabbed onto the longblade.

To think that this wineskin would actually grab onto a knife and shout ‘kill the unconscious Lord!’ … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

An Zeng saw that Su Zong’s eyes were red and lifeless.

Su Zong grabbed his sabre and rushed towards Mu Changyan, chopping down with his sabre.

Mu Changyan didn’t dodge at all and landed a slash on Mu Changyan’s shoulder.

Blood poured out.