The Emperor is imnsely pleased, granting the title of a three-star Spirit Chef with just one bite?
This...
Empress Feng’s phoenix eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.
"Thank you, Emperor. I, Xin Lin, will etch your grace deep into my heart, but as for my second uncle... he really has made an unforgivable mistake this ti."
Xin Lin was initially overjoyed, but soon her voice deepened with solemnity.
"Emperor, please spare my father. He was frad; my father is an upright man who respects my mother as a guest, he doesn’t even have a concubine, how could he commit such an act? It was only because he was careless and drank a little last night that he montarily lost his composure."
Afraid that Xin Lin would blabber nonsense, Chu Miaoyun quickly kowtowed and begged for rcy.
"Ai, my second uncle was indeed careless. Prince Tu of Tu Yuan Country who drank with him is fine, so why did only he get into trouble? Whether he was frad can be confird by calling Prince Tu. Emperor, you must know of Prince Tu, a distinguished guest from Tuyuan."
Xin Lin blinked.
Tuyuan.
Emperor Longteng’s expression darkened.
Chu Tianyi, a re Imperial Physician, not involved in politics, how could he form ties with a delegate from Tuyuan, and moreover at a drinking party?
No wonder, last night when I saw Chu Tianyi, his face was slightly flushed and he slled of makeup.
There were no signs of poisoning or being drugged on his body.
"Death can be pardoned, but living sins cannot. Chu Tianyi, being an official yet lacking integrity, is stripped from his sixth-grade Imperial Physician title, to reflect behind closed doors for three years. During this period, he cannot be employed or practice dicine, violators will be severely punished."
Emperor Longteng huffed, and with a decree, sent an eunuch to the Heavenly Prison to announce it.
Chu Miaoyun collapsed onto the ground upon hearing this.
Beside her, Chu Zhaonan also sighed deeply, helping Chu Miaoyun up and comforting her with good words.
"Thank you, Emperor."
Xin Lin and everyone from Chu Mansion withdrew.
"Xin Lin, you did it on purpose! You intentionally ntioned my father’s good relations with Prince Tu! I rember now, you used to assist in Taoyao Pavilion, it must be you, you conspired with people from Taoyao Pavilion to set up my father!"
From the daughter of an Imperial Physician, Chu Miaoyun instantly beca the daughter of a criminal, filled with anger, she rushed forward to grapple with Xin Lin.
Unbeknownst to her, Chu Bei Qing stepped in front of Xin Lin and kicked Chu Miaoyun several feet away.
"Chu Bei Qing, you fool, you and your bastard daughter will not die a good death!"
Chu Miaoyun, face red with fury, gathered her Spiritual Energy, ready to strike, but was stopped by Chu Zhaonan.
"Miao Yun, have you gone mad? Your father has just been punished, and you are committing violence in the palace, do you want to doom Chu Mansion!"
Chu Zhaonan’s face was stern as he scolded.
This ti, although Chu Tianyi was demoted, it seed like a bad thing but for Chu Zhaonan, it was a great opportunity.
As long as Chu Bei Qing is present, Emperor Longteng will inevitably feel guilty towards Chu Mansion.
Now in Chu Mansion, only the Old Master Chu, still in seclusion, holds an official title. With the old master in seclusion for years, it is as if no one in Chu Mansion holds an official title.
Chu Zhaonan, the third son, finally saw his chance. He planned that once the birthday banquet was over and the storm around Chu Tianyi cald, he would use his wit to seek a minor official position from Emperor Longteng.
"You just wait and see, I won’t let you and your father off."
Chu Miaoyun with a flushed face, stomped her foot and quickly ran out.
"Xin Lin, at this birthday banquet, you must perform well. Your third uncle believes in you, you will surely bring glory to Chu Mansion."
Chu Zhaonan’s face was full of flattery.
"Third uncle, I want to ask you sothing, did my father ever have a conflict with Tuyuan back in the day?"
Xin Lin glanced at Chu Zhaonan, probing.
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