"Yuan Ying, how dare you deceive the emperor!

"Do you think that because you are smart and capable, I will let you off the hook and not punish you? Or do you despise the majesty of the imperial power deep in your heart and think you are great enough to do whatever you want?"

"Yuan Ying, do you really think that I dare not punish you? How can you disregard my majesty like this?"

"The majesty of heaven cannot be violated, and the laws of the country cannot be broken."

Emperor Kang Ren's words had convicted Yuan Ying of the crime.

Yuan Ying felt a chill in her heart. She knew very well that the heart of an emperor was the most cruel and ruthless. No matter how loyal and devoted you were in your daily life, a single word of deceiving the emperor would negate everything you have.

Yuan Ying said coldly: "Your Majesty, I have served Daxia wholeheartedly and have never had the slightest thought of disloyalty.

At first, I had no intention of entering the court, but Your Majesty saw the talent and insisted on letting me serve as an official. Even so, during my tenure, I have always been conscientious and diligent, committed to reform and strengthening the country, reducing the burden on the people, promoting the mutual trade economy, and strengthening the national strength in order to repay Your Majesty's great grace.

I will do my best for the prosperity and stability of Daxia. I have no regrets in my heart, in the world, and in the trust of Your Majesty."

"If it is just because I am a woman, I have violated the majesty of heaven and the law of the country.

I admit it!

But you said that I deceived the emperor and had a rebellious heart.

I will never admit it!"

Yuan Ying spoke in a sonorous and powerful voice, and every word he said was full of strength and determination.

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers and their families were moved. They were deeply shocked by Yuan Ying's loyalty and determination, and their hearts seemed to be touched by an invisible force, and they could not calm down for a long time.

Seeing this, Murong Xuanyi was the first to kneel on the ground and begged, "Father, please have mercy! Lady Yuan has devoted herself to the people and has made great contributions to the country. Please forgive her this time for her past contributions!"

Immediately afterwards, Murong Xuanyu, Murong Xuanzhou, Luo Huaian, Wei Ruchi and others also knelt down and begged the emperor to forgive Yuan Ying.

For a moment, except for a few ministers from the Prince's faction and Prince Rui's faction, all other ministers and their families knelt on the ground, begging the emperor for mercy.

Some of them might have been dissatisfied with Yuan Ying, some might have been obstructed by her when applying for funds from the Ministry of Revenue, some might have felt humiliated because they were rejected when introducing their daughters to her, and some might have just refuted her...

But at this moment, all these grudges and hatreds have been resolved by Yuan Ying's loyalty and determination. They sincerely plead for Yuan Ying, hoping that the emperor would show leniency and forgive her mistakes.

Emperor Kang Ren looked at the people begging for mercy on the ground and a sneer appeared on his face.

What they didn't know was that the more people pleaded for mercy at this moment, the stronger the murderous intent in the emperor's eyes became.

Because Emperor Kang Ren felt that his imperial power was challenged by a woman, Yuan Ying's crime was unforgivable.

"Humph, you are wrong not to fear the imperial power."

The princes stood aside and watched the show.

When Yuan Ying heard this, she became furious. She stood up suddenly, stared at Emperor Kang Ren with a sharp gaze, and asked with a sneer on her lips:

"Your Majesty, may I ask what the imperial power is? Is it that you hold supreme authority but do things that do not benefit the country and the people?

Humph! Imperial power is not an excuse for you to act recklessly. It is a symbol of responsibility and commitment. If imperial power cannot benefit the people and promote the prosperity of the country, then it loses its meaning of existence.

Everything I have done since I entered the court has been for the prosperity of Daxia and the well-being of the people. How could I have ever had the slightest intention of deceiving the emperor?

Although I am a woman, I also know loyalty, filial piety, chastity and righteousness, and I know how to govern a country and maintain its security.

As for the majesty of the emperor, I think that true majesty is not established through killing and intimidation, but through benevolence and wisdom to win the respect of the people. "

Yuan Ying's words were so powerful that they moved everyone present. Her eyes were firm and bright, as if they could penetrate all obstacles and reach the deepest part of people's hearts.

At this moment, she was no longer the accused subject, but a warrior fighting for justice and truth.

After hearing Yuan Ying's words, Emperor Kang Ren flew into a rage. He pointed his finger at Yuan Ying with trembling hands and angrily shouted:

"You...you...you Yuan Ying are extremely treasonous. You are committing treason and rebellion. You deserve to be put to death!"

Hearing these scoldings, Yuan Ying did not get angry but laughed instead. Since it has come to this, he might as well stop pretending.

She burst into laughter!

She immediately took two steps towards Emperor Kang Ren. She was full of vigor and showed no fear at all.

"High treason? Rebellion? Rebellion?

May I ask your Majesty, where is my treason? Where is my rebellion? Where is my rebellion? Where is my conspiracy?

In Zhuang County, I spent all my money on the people of Daxia. As a high-ranking official in the court, I lived a simple life, eating one meat dish and two vegetable dishes a day. I had no more than twenty servants in my mansion, and I tried my best to be frugal.

I founded a college to raise orphans without any support; I opened a medical school and devoted all my money to saving the world. All of this was done out of the public good, but have I ever asked you for a penny?

What did I seek when I did all this? Did I seek fame or profit?

Do you think too highly of me, or do you think too highly of yourself?

You think the supreme position of Prime Minister, huh! I really don't want it.

In the court, I, Yuan Ying, have proven my achievements. How could I have ever done anything wrong? I planned the trade and promoted peace. I reformed the tax system and reduced the burden on the people. All of this was out of love for the people of the world and my responsibility to the country of Daxia.

If it's about deceiving the emperor, I'm deceiving the emperor who is incompetent and does not care about the people's livelihood; if it's about committing crimes, I'm committing crimes against the system that is conservative and does not want to make progress. As for treason, that's even more ridiculous. As a woman, who would I rebel for? Ah?

If you think I am guilty, you can punish me. But I have a clear conscience.

Although Yuan Ying was soaked and looked a little disheveled, she stood up straight and looked directly at Emperor Kang Ren without flinching.

"I, Yuan Ying, stand here today, not seeking to live in disgrace, but seeking justice. If the emperor still insists on thinking that my body as a woman is a lie to the emperor, then I will use this innocent body to prove to the world the loyalty and justice of a woman!"

After saying this, Yuan Ying held her head high, her eyes as bright as torches, as if she was ready to face everything that was about to happen. Every word she said was like a sharp blade, cutting through the hypocrisy and injustice of Emperor Kang Ren, making it impossible to ignore her existence and persistence.

Emperor Kang Ren was so angry that his face turned blue. "Well, you have a clear conscience! Do you really think I dare not punish you?"

There was an uproar, and everyone was shocked by Yuan Ying's courage. At this time, everyone stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Yuan is devoted to the country and the people, and his loyalty is evident to all. I hope Your Majesty will think twice!"

Murong Xuanyi looked at Yuan Ying's majesty and domineering, and a burning feeling surged in his heart. How lucky he was to meet such a heroic and magnanimous woman.

Murong Xuanyi's eyes met Yuan Ying's, which were full of determination and fearlessness. He seemed to be saying, "No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, I will fight alongside you."

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