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Chapter 259 Ending
However, just as Li Wenyuan's aging body was about to block Chu Lu, and just as A Ling's sharp silver hairpin was only a few inches away from Chu Lu's chest,
Chu Lu moved.

He didn't even dodge, but just pulled Ah Ling's wrist which he still held tightly.

This move seemed simple, but it required all of A Ling's strength in rushing forward.

Ah Ling only felt a huge force coming from her arm, instantly destroying her balance. Her forward momentum suddenly tilted, and she stumbled to the side uncontrollably.

The silver hairpin that was originally stabbing at Chu Lu's heart deviated from its direction and narrowly brushed past Chu Lu's robe, before finally falling to the ground a few steps away with a clang.

Because of the sudden change and loss of balance, Aling fell heavily to the ground and let out a cry of pain.

The whole process was as fast as lightning, yet seemed so calm, as if he was just brushing away an annoying flying insect.

Chu Lu still stood firmly in the same place, without even lifting the corner of his clothes. He still had that indifferent expression on his face, as if he was not the one who had just experienced a life-and-death crisis.

This sudden and sudden move completely stunned everyone.

A Ling looked up at Chu Lu with eyes full of incredible fear, as if she was looking at a monster.

Those officials who were originally panicked were now stunned and their minds went blank.

——What happened just now? His Majesty...

Li Wenyuan's selfless saving posture was still frozen in mid-air, with astonishment written all over his old face.

After a brief silence, Fang Xiaozhi was the first to react. He pointed at Ah Ling, who was lying limp on the ground, and shouted, "You daring traitor! How dare you assassinate me in the palace! Imperial guards! Quick! Capture this audacious slave! Throw her into the prison! Torture her severely!"

The imperial guards on standby outside the palace rushed in upon hearing the noise, pounced on A Ling, pinned her to the ground, and tied her up tightly with ropes.

"Let me go! You tyrant! You will die a horrible death! Let me go!" Even though Aling was suppressed, she still uttered hysterical curses and cries. Her voice echoed in the hall and sounded particularly mournful.

Only when his mouth was blocked did he quiet down.

Then the other officials came to their senses one after another and asked questions with concern.

"Your Majesty! Are you okay? Are you injured?"

"That was a dangerous incident just now! Did the traitor touch you at all? Your Majesty, please tell me if your body is safe. We are extremely worried!"

"Did the hairpin of that vicious woman scratch your Majesty?"

"Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell?"

Chu Lu glanced at them, his tone calm, as if he was not the one who was assassinated just now: "I am fine."

After hearing this confirmation, the officials all breathed a sigh of relief. After confirming that His Majesty was safe and sound, the shock in their hearts turned into admiration for the emperor in front of them, and the fear that someone might assassinate him on the spot.

They exclaimed and cursed.

"Your Majesty is wise and brave! You can subdue such a vicious and stubborn traitor so easily! We admire you! We admire you!"

"Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune! Fortunately, Your Majesty is very skilled, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous!"

"That Ah Ling is a vicious, despicable, and shameless person! How dare she attempt to assassinate Your Majesty! She deserves to die! Even a thousand cuts and pieces will not be enough to atone for her crime!"

But Chu Lu just looked at them coldly, seemingly unmoved. The officials froze, then one by one they understood and kowtowed to apologize.

"Your Majesty! We are guilty! We are old and dim-sighted, and we dare to question your Majesty's judgment! Please punish us!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! We were deceived by that traitor and almost wronged Your Majesty. We deserve to die!"

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty! I know I was wrong! I won't do it again!"

They knelt on the ground one by one, with their foreheads touching the ground, wishing they could take back all the previous doubts.

Only then did a hint of satisfaction appear on Chu Lu's face.

At this time, Li Wenyuan slowly stood up with the help of Yan Zheng and Fang Xiaozhi. Although the rescue just now was not used, it also consumed a lot of his energy. At this moment, his old age was fully revealed and he was in a very embarrassed state.

He slowly walked in front of Chu Lu, and the officials around him saw him and immediately made way for him.

Chu Lu looked at him, thinking that he would also have to apologize and admit his mistake like everyone else.

However, Li Wenyuan just looked at Chu Lu deeply, then bowed slightly, and said in a calm but somewhat stubborn tone: "Your Majesty is thoughtful and has extraordinary means. This old minister... is indeed old and failed to see the overall situation. This is the old minister's fault."

Chu Lu nodded and was about to say, "It's good that you admit your mistake."

Li Wenyuan paused, raised his head, met Chu Lu's gaze, his eyes clear and firm: "But, I don't think there is anything wrong with what I did before. Before the truth is revealed, I abide by the rules and strongly advise Your Majesty. This is my duty and for the sake of the country. Even if... even if there is a next time, if the situation is similar, I will still act the same way."

He added, "And I still think that although the result of your Majesty's actions is good, the process... is too risky and reckless, and it is not a foolproof plan. I hope your Majesty will think twice in the future."

These words were neither humble nor arrogant, but were spoken frankly and openly, shocking everyone present.

Chu Lu was also stunned when he looked at the old minister with white hair and beard in front of him.

But when he thought about how he had just stepped forward regardless of his own safety, he couldn't feel angry.

"Mr. Li, you are too kind." Chu Lu's tone was unusually gentle. "You are conscientious in performing your duties, which is the nature of a loyal minister. How could I blame you for this?"

Then he looked at Yan Zheng and Fang Xiaozhi who also had complicated expressions, and continued: "It is the same with you two. Although your words are fierce and your actions are rash, your heart is still within the scope of loyalty. I understand that you are worried about the laws of the country and me, but you just don't see things clearly. I will not pursue what happened today."

These words not only gave Li Wenyuan a way out, but also pardoned Yan Zheng and Fang Xiaozhi, the two most troublesome people.

This made Li Wenyuan stunned. He had been prepared to be reprimanded again, but he didn't expect such a response. He felt a mixture of emotions, a sense of relief, and a little more recognition of the emperor in front of him.

He was silent for a moment, and finally just lowered his eyes slightly, bowed deeply to Chu Lu, and said nothing more, as if everything was contained in this gesture.

Chu Lu then glanced at the officials who were still kneeling, and his voice returned to his usual indifference: "I was not thoughtful enough in today's matter, and disturbed all the ministers and the Queen Mother. Now that the truth is known and the murderer has been caught, let's end this matter here."

He waved his hand as if to shoo away flies: "Everyone, stand up. If you have nothing else to do, go your separate ways. I am also tired."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

The officials bowed their heads in thanks as if they had been pardoned, then stood up carefully, bowed their bodies, lowered their heads, and left the Yangxin Palace one by one. The Queen Mother also looked at Chu Lu deeply, and left on the phoenix carriage with the help of the palace maids.

(End of this chapter)