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After thinking quickly for a moment, Lin Zeyuan bowed his hands deeply and said, "To your Majesty, although Huanyan does have something wrong with her character and way of doing things, in any case, she was once the fiancée of Wei Chen. , I really don’t want to talk about the deceased after she met with an accident, so I ask the emperor to forgive me.”

When Chu Ziyuan and Chu Wanyan heard this, they both glanced at Lin Zeyuan. They looked obviously unhappy, but after all, they were in front of Xiao Jinzhi, so no one said anything more.

The faces of Zhou Yubai and Zhou Xuanqi, who were sitting on the seats, softened slightly.

"This Lin Zeyuan has some conscience." Zhou Xuanqi lowered his voice and spoke to his father.

They had already found out what the Lin family was like before. No matter how happy she was, Lin Zeyuan was not qualified to talk about her.

What's more, although he and Huanyan haven't seen each other for many years since their last separation, they are his sister's daughters after all. He doesn't believe that Huanyan is really what Chu Ziyuan and Chu Wanyan said.

Zhou Yubai didn't speak, but secretly looked at Lin Zeyuan and Xiao Jinzhi, the doubts in his heart getting deeper and deeper.

"Lin Aiqing is affectionate and righteous." Xiao Jinzhi said quietly.

The sentence "Your Majesty is too flattering" came to his lips, but before he could say it, Xiao Jinzhi suddenly sneered again the next moment.

"However, you two brothers and sisters are very cruel. The eldest sister died not long ago, and now you are already talking about her."

The smiling tone made people feel chilled instantly. Chu Ziyuan and Chu Wanyan's expressions changed and they stood up quickly.

"Qi, Qi, to report to the emperor, I am only telling the truth." Chu Wanyan defended eagerly, but she stuttered unconsciously because of her nervousness.

"Yes, Your Majesty, eldest sister, she is indeed like this. We have not wronged her."

"Really?" Xiao Jinzhi raised his lips, his peach blossom eyes slightly raised, with an unfathomable amusement, "I heard that after the incident in the Ning'an Marquis Mansion, it was Chu Huanyan who single-handedly supported the Ning'an Marquis Mansion. , to take care of my younger siblings. I originally thought that she was affectionate and righteous, and she took good care of you, but in this case, I have misunderstood, is her virtue really so inappropriate? "

Chu Ziyuan and Chu Wanyan looked at each other, and cold sweat began to break out on their backs, but they had already said it for this reason, so naturally they could not change their words suddenly.

"Back to the emperor, that's right." Chu Ziyuan gritted his teeth and said.

Chu Wanyan also quickly echoed, "Yes, that's it."

Although he was reminded by his father not to speak just now, Zhou Xuanqi couldn't suppress the anger in his heart when he saw the appearance of Chu Wanyan and Chu Ziyuan, and stood up immediately.

"It's really ridiculous. Huanyan has taken care of you for so many years. Without her, Ning'an Houfu would not be able to survive to this day. You don't think about how to repay her, but instead you slandered her like this after her death!"

"Uncle, you can't say that. You and your eldest sister have never met each other a few times. How can you know her moral character?" Chu Wanyan snorted in her heart and did not take her uncle Zhou Xuanqi seriously. .

Chu Ziyuan's tone was also contemptuous. In his opinion, he has now ascended to the throne. To put it harshly, the Zhou family is just a poor relative with a low status, so there is no need to care about him at all.

After glancing at Zhou Xuanqi, Chu Ziyuan spoke directly.

"Wan Yan is right. My uncle doesn't understand the situation, so it's better not to interrupt indiscriminately. What we just said is the truth."

"you……"

"What a truth." Xiao Jinzhi interrupted Zhou Xuanqi's words and smiled faintly, "As Chu Huanyan's younger brothers and sisters, since these words are coming from your mouth, it should not be false. It seems that Chu Huanyan His moral character is indeed inappropriate. In this case..."

Xiao Jinzhi looked sideways at Qin Li who was standing next to him, "Let me make a decree that starting from today, Chu Ziyuan's title will be revoked and he will be demoted to a commoner."

"What?" Chu Ziyuan was stunned and looked at Xiao Jinzhi, even wondering if he was hearing hallucinations.

Chu Wanyan's expression also changed, obviously she didn't expect such a sudden turn of events.

"Your Majesty, it's the eldest sister's fault. Why should I involve my daughter and my second brother?"

If the title of Ning'an Marquis was abolished, wouldn't she become the laughing stock of those noble ladies in the imperial city? No, absolutely not!

"Yes, Your Majesty, Chu Huanyan's moral character is lacking, but she is dead now and will no longer affect Marquis Ning'an..."

"Although she is dead, you two brothers and sisters were supported by her and grew up. I guess you also have a lot of bad habits. Naturally, you are not worthy of the title of Ning'an Marquis."

There was no doubt in Xiao Jinzhi's tone. Looking at the pale faces of Chu Ziyuan and Chu Wanyan, he did not give them a chance to plead, but looked directly at Lin Zeyuan.

"Lin Aiqing, what do you think of Gu's treatment?"

If Lin Zeyuan was a little doubtful at first whether Xiao Jinzhi's question just now was because he wanted to hear people say bad things about Chu Huanyan, now he was almost completely sure that Xiao Jinzhi was definitely not acting on a whim and wanted to hear them say bad things about a dead person. insufficient.

But why? Why did the emperor suddenly interfere with the affairs of the Chu family and abolish the title of Ning'an Houfu? Was it because he couldn't stand the Ning'an Houfu? Is it for some other reason?

The more Lin Zeyuan thought about it, the more doubtful and nervous he became. Feeling Xiao Jinzhi's gaze looking over him, cold sweat began to form on his forehead.

Many guesses popped up in his mind, but none of them could be confirmed immediately in this situation. Lin Zeyuan didn't know how to reply.

"Your Majesty, I am a minister, I am a minister..."

Seeing Lin Zeyuan's hesitant appearance, Xiao Jinzhi spoke again: "Is this question so difficult to answer? Lin Zeyuan, my patience is limited."

Lin Zeyuan's heart trembled, and he knelt down quickly, "To inform the emperor, the title of Ning'an Marquis Mansion is a matter for the emperor's Sacred Heart. I really can't say anything."

"Brother Lin!" Chu Ziyuan immediately looked at Lin Zeyuan with dissatisfaction.

What does this mean? They helped Lin Zeyuan hide such a big thing, and Lin Zeyuan didn't even intend to intercede on their behalf?

"Zi Yuan, although your sister and I were engaged, now that your sister is dead, the Lin family and the Chu family have no relationship. Naturally, there are some things that I can't say much about."

As Lin Zeyuan spoke, he looked at Chu Ziyuan, his eyes floating brightly and darkly, revealing threats and hints.

"Besides, the emperor is the emperor, so you should not say anything in front of the emperor. If you offend Long Yan, it will not be as simple as revoking the title."

As long as Chu Ziyuan still has some brains, he should know better than to talk nonsense at this time. If something is accidentally shaken out, they will all be unable to eat it and carry it around!

Chu Ziyuan frowned. Although he was extremely dissatisfied, he understood what Lin Zeyuan meant. Hesitating and fearful, he did not speak for a while.

But Chu Wanyan was different. All she cared about now was her identity as the young lady of the Hou Mansion. Or in other words, all I can think about is whether I can still live a pampered life and be praised by others if I lose this identity.

Hearing what Lin Zeyuan said, she immediately spoke without thinking: "Lin Zeyuan, what do you mean by this? You must know that you only got your current status by stepping on our Ning'an Marquis Mansion, otherwise you would not be able to communicate with that Yue Yiyi …”

"Shut up!" Lin Zeyuan's expression changed and he quickly interrupted Chu Wanyan's words.

"Yue Yiyi?" Zhou Xuanqi frowned and looked at Lin Zeyuan, "Who is Yue Yiyi?"

Lin Zeyuan was Huanyan's fiancé. It hadn't been long since Huanyan passed away, so why did Yiyi suddenly appear for a month?