Chapter 74 The Villain Accuses First

Chapter 74 The Villain Accuses First

As Pei Yunjing's chilling question fell, the atmosphere in the entire Imperial Garden plummeted to freezing point.

The young emperor Zhao Yuan opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

As he looked at the imperial uncle who was closing in, he felt as if his throat was being choked, and a suffocating sensation washed over him.

"Eek..."

A faint, almost imperceptible sob, filled with terror and helplessness, broke the silence.

Tang Li's body went limp, as if all the bones in her body had been removed, and she collapsed completely onto Pei Yunjing's chest.

She gripped his shirt tightly with both hands, her knuckles turning white from the force, and she trembled like a leaf in the wind.

"Your Highness...I'm scared..."

Tang Li buried her face in his chest, her voice breaking into sobs:

"That cat...that cat is so fierce...its eyes are red...it even tried to bite me..."

As she cried, she glanced "fearfully" in the direction of the Empress Dowager beside her, then, as if she had seen something horrifying, she abruptly pulled her head back and let out a scream:

"Ah! The Empress Dowager's face...so much blood...it's terrifying..."

"Waaaaah... Am I possessed by a ghost... Your Highness, I want to go home... This place is so scary..."

The suspect, who was initially suspected of "throwing wine at someone," has now transformed into a little white rabbit who has stumbled into a wolf's den and is terrified.

Moreover, her words not only confirmed that "the cat is crazy," but also added a sarcastic comment about the Empress Dowager's current appearance, saying it was "frightening."

Pei Yunjing lowered his eyes, looking at the little woman in his arms who was crying her eyes out, but was actually rubbing her tears and snot against his chest.

A barely perceptible smile flickered in his eyes.

With acting skills like that, it's a real shame she's not a top star in the Peking Opera world.

Since she had offered him a way out, he naturally had to take advantage of it and bring the show to a climax.

Pei Yunjing reached out and gently patted Tang Li's back, as if comforting a frightened child, but when he looked up, his face was so gloomy it seemed like it could drip water.

"Your Majesty, did you hear that?"

Pei Yunjing looked coldly at the young emperor on the dragon throne, his voice suppressing an impending outburst of anger:

"My queen has been raised in seclusion since childhood and has never even seen a chicken being killed. Today, on her way to the palace banquet, she was stopped by eunuchs, forced to drink alcohol, and finally had to witness this bloody tragedy."

He pointed to Tangli, who was still sobbing in his arms:

"She's so frightened she's delirious. If this shock causes lasting health problems, who will be responsible?"

The young emperor was dumbfounded, and so were all the officials in the court.

Confused or disoriented?

Weren't you quite sharp when you were roasting people just now?

That's some serious acting!

But looking at the Regent's expression that said "I'll kill anyone who dares to question me," who would dare to say a word?

"Then...then according to the Imperial Uncle's wishes..." The young emperor wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his voice growing softer and softer, "what should be done?"

Pei Yunjing sneered.

He didn't answer immediately, but slowly and methodically tidied Tang Li's slightly disheveled hair before raising his eyelids, his tone cold and domineering:

"Although the Empress Dowager has fainted, no one is leaving until this matter is resolved."

"statement?"

The Empress Dowager, who had just been revived by the imperial physician using smelling salts, groggily opened her eyes and happened to hear these words.

She was so angry she almost fainted again.

My face is all scratched up!

My reputation is ruined!

I am the victim!

You're holding your perfectly unharmed princess, who's just faking her tears, in your arms, and you still dare to demand an explanation from me?!

"Pei Yunjing! You've gone too far!"

The Empress Dowager lay on the soft couch, her voice weak yet venomous:

"I have suffered such a calamity, and you not only fail to comfort me, but also force me for the sake of a concubine's daughter? Do you have no respect for your sovereign and father? Do you have no filial piety?"

"Filial piety?"

Pei Yunjing turned around and looked down at the old woman whose face was covered with gauze.

A red glint flashed in his eyes, a sign that his patience was wearing thin.

"When the Empress Dowager drugged my princess, did she not think of filial piety? When the Empress Dowager condoned the vicious cat's attack, did she not think of the emperor and father?"

Pei Yunjing took a step forward, and the terrifying pressure caused the palace maids and eunuchs around the Empress Dowager to kneel down.

"I'm making my point right here today."

He surveyed the entire room, his voice booming like thunder:

"My queen was frightened and suffered a mental breakdown. This debt must be settled."

"Since the Empress Dowager is currently 'unwell' and unable to manage the inner palace..."

Pei Yunjing's lips curled into a cruel smile:

"Then the Empress Dowager must be tired of holding onto this Phoenix Seal of the Inner Palace. Why not hand it over so that Your Majesty can focus on recovering from your injuries?"

boom--!

That's his real purpose!

Using this as an excuse, they forced the Empress Dowager to relinquish power!

The Empress Dowager's eyes widened, a lump forming in her throat, as she pointed a deadly finger at Pei Yunjing: "You...you dare to seize power..."

"What is there to be afraid of?"

Pei Yunjing said coldly:

"Even a cat could scratch the Empress Dowager's face so badly that it's clear she's getting old and can't control the evil spirits in the harem."

"If we can't control it, then let's find someone else."

He spoke with such conviction, as if he were considering the future of the Great Sheng Dynasty.

Tangli nestled in his arms, listening to this robber's logic, and was utterly impressed.

high!

That's brilliant!

Not only were they humiliated, but they also had to seize power and ultimately demand compensation for emotional distress.

This is the legendary—

They ate everything up, leaving not even the bones!

"Your Highness...I'm still afraid..."

Tangli added insult to injury at the opportune moment, crying out, "I want to go home... I want to eat that crystal pork knuckle to calm my nerves..."

Pei Yunjing looked down at her, a hint of doting in his eyes.

"Okay, I'll take you home to eat braised pork knuckle."

He ignored the empress dowager who was about to die of anger and the emperor who could only tremble.

Today's objective has been achieved. The Empress Dowager has lost face and power. Staying here to look at this group of ugly monsters will only sully her eyes.

"As for the Phoenix Seal..."

Pei Yunjing turned around, carrying Tang Li, leaving everyone with an arrogant back view:

"I hope to see it placed on the table in the council hall at the morning court tomorrow."

"Otherwise, I would not mind personally leading troops to Cining Palace to retrieve it."