"Explanation? You betrayed me and hurt me, and now you want me to hear your explanation?" Lu Yundi sneered, his eyes full of disdain.

Ye Wanxue's face turned pale. She knew that she had really angered Lu Yundi this time. She tried to defend herself: "Yundi, we had no choice..."

"You have no choice? Can you betray the oath and trust you once made just for power and status?" Lu Yundi's voice became louder and louder, attracting the attention of the people around him.

Lu Yundi's eyes were like knives, piercing Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian. Her words aroused the curiosity of the people around her, and they gathered around to find out what was going on.

"Miss Lu, what is the truth of the matter? Please tell us." A noble lady in gorgeous robes asked curiously.

Lu Yundi took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her heart. She spoke slowly, her voice firm and powerful: "Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian, the two of them secretly colluded and betrayed me. For the sake of power, they betrayed their previous oaths, betrayed the rules of the palace, and betrayed all those who trusted them!"

There was an uproar in the crowd, and everyone was talking about it. Some expressed sympathy for Lu Yundi, while others were angry at the behavior of Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian.

At this time, Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian were already pale, they knew that this betrayal had ruined their reputation. But they still did not give up and wanted to struggle.

"Yundi, we really have no choice. You don't know how much pressure we are under." Ye Wanxue pleaded.

Lu Yundi looked at her coldly: "You are under pressure? What about my pressure? Who will bear the pain of my betrayal?"

Lu Yundi's words were like ice, cold and firm, leaving Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian speechless. The atmosphere around them became increasingly tense, and everyone held their breath, not knowing what would happen next.

"Do you think you can get what you want by betraying me?" Lu Yundi continued, "You are wrong. This palace is not something you can just play with. I will make you pay the price and let you know how high the price of betrayal is."

Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian's bodies began to tremble involuntarily. They knew how powerful Lu Yundi was, but they were in a difficult situation and could only continue to defend themselves.

"Yun Di, we really have no other choice. We...we are also trying to survive." Jiang Ji Lian tried to justify his actions.

Lu Yundi sneered: "Survival? What you call survival is betraying your faith and betraying morality?"

As soon as Jiang Jilian finished speaking, Lu Yundi's eyes pierced him like a sharp sword, as if they could penetrate people's hearts and reach the depths of their souls. The air around them seemed to freeze, and it was so oppressive that it was almost impossible to breathe.

"What you call survival is nothing more than an excuse." Lu Yundi's voice was deep and powerful, full of unquestionable majesty. "In this palace, survival is important, but loyalty and morality are equally indispensable. If you betray me, you will also betray the palace and your own conscience."

Ye Wanxue bit her lips tightly, wanting to say something, but she didn't say anything. Fear and regret flashed in her eyes, and she knew that she could no longer continue to lie.

"Yun Di, we...we are really forced into this situation." Jiang Jilian wanted to make one last struggle, but his voice had become trembling and he had lost his previous firmness.

Lu Yundi smiled contemptuously: "Being forced? Do you think I will believe your nonsense? Well, since you are so determined, I will grant your wish."

A trace of determination flashed in Lu Yundi's eyes. She slowly stood up and walked to the center of the hall. Every step she took seemed firm and heavy. Everyone in the mansion held their breath. They knew that a storm was coming.

"Someone, bring Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian to the side hall. I want to interrogate them personally." Lu Yundi ordered the servants coldly, without a trace of emotion in his voice.

In the side hall, the candlelight flickered and the atmosphere was oppressive. Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian were brought to Lu Yundi. They looked panicked and trembling all over. Lu Yundi sat at the top, staring at them coldly with eagle-like eyes.

"Ye Wanxue, Jiang Jilian, do you admit your guilt?" Lu Yundi's voice was calm and indifferent.

Ye Wanxue bit her lip, tears flashing in her eyes. She whispered, "Yun Di, I... I'm sorry for you."

Jiang Jilian was panicked. He tried to defend himself: "Yun Di, we were really forced to do this. Please forgive us."

Lu Yundi sneered: "Being forced? You know that your actions have violated the rules of the palace and betrayed loyalty and morality. Today, I will not only make you infamous, but also make you pay the price."

She turned around and took out a roll of yellow paper with some words written on it. She unfolded the paper and handed it to Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian: "Take a look, this is your crime."

The two took the paper and saw that it said: "Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian colluded and betrayed the palace, committing an unforgivable crime. They are expelled from the palace and are not allowed to enter again."

Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian looked at each other in bewilderment. They had not expected Lu Yundi to be so resolute. They knew that once they were expelled from the palace, endless suffering would await them.

"Yundi, please give us a chance. We are willing to repent and reform." Ye Wanxue pleaded with tears in her eyes.

Lu Yundi shook his head: "Your chance was lost when you betrayed me. Today, I must clean up the mess for the righteous side of the palace."

She turned to the servants and ordered, "Send them both out of the palace. From now on, they are no longer members of the palace."

Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian were taken away, their eyes full of despair and unwillingness. Lu Yundi watched them leave, but there was no trace of pity in his heart.

As the footsteps of Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian gradually disappeared outside the side hall, the entire palace fell into silence. Lu Yundi's expression remained calm, but her heart was turbulent. The shadow of this betrayal would shroud her heart for a long time.

The next morning, the palace was still quiet, but there was an unusual tension in the air. The servants and guards in the palace were whispering and discussing what happened last night. Lu Yundi gathered all the servants in the hall and decided to make the matter public to set the record straight.

"Everyone, an unfortunate incident occurred in the palace last night. Ye Wanxue and Jiang Jilian betrayed the palace and have been expelled. I must tell you that betrayal and deception cannot be tolerated in the palace." Lu Yundi's voice was firm and powerful. Everyone in the palace lowered their heads, not daring to look her in the eye.

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