This villain has become a ghost

Lin Yuan was a martial arts expert and quickly subdued the Imperial Guard Governor Ji Huan. The sharp sword blade was against his neck, frightening him so much that he dared not move.

Ji Huan trembled and said, "You...you...actually betrayed the eldest princess!"

Nangong Wanqing's knife and Chu Shiqing's sword collided violently, and the sound of metal clashing made a strong buzzing sound.

Chu Shiqing said with a smile: "Your Highness, the Princess, must have betrayed us. I'm also very curious. We have no grudges against you, so why did you want to kill us?"

Nangong Wanqing's moves became more brutal and ruthless, and she said coldly, "I don't know what you are talking about."

"Really?" Chu Shiqing asked, "Are you curious? You've already sent someone to ask for the Song army under the guise of General Song, so why haven't they arrived yet?"

Nangong Wanqing pursed her lips, sneered and denied it flatly: "Nonsense."

At this moment, a steady and pleasant voice sounded, and the neighing of horses was heard not far away. Two people rode slowly out of the chaos.

"My royal sister, there is no need to deny it. The fact that you can stand here says it all." Nangong Mingzhu rode a wild horse with a lazy and contented look on his face, yet his whole body exuded the utmost nobility and majesty.

The mountains were undulating, with rocks everywhere, and the cracks in the rocks were covered with moss and weeds, making it look a bit desolate. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the rocks, making them shine like fire.

"See Your Majesty!"

All the soldiers stopped fighting, prostrated themselves on the ground, and saluted the emperor.

Song Haotian, Chu Shiqing, Lin Yuan and others also put down their weapons and paid respects to the emperor.

"See Your Majesty!"

This is the majesty that belongs only to the emperor.

Nangong Wanqing stopped fighting with Chu Shiqing and jumped back onto her horse. Not giving him the chance to look down at her, she raised her head high to look him in the eye.

There was a hint of regret in her tone, but more of it was a bone-chilling coldness. She gritted her teeth and said, "So it was you, Your Majesty, who sent people to stop the Song family army..."

Nangong Mingzhu remained silent.

To be precise, it was Yue Liuyun who arranged for Feng Ning to do this.

There was an unclear look in Nangong Wanqing's eyes, and a mocking smile appeared on her lips.

The emperor, a man with a paranoid mind, actually trusted the son of a traitor. Lin Yuan, whose father died unjustly, actually trusted the cold-hearted royal family.

It's so ridiculous.

Yue Liuyun said to Nangong Mingzhu, "For now... don't hurt the princess. I have something to say to her alone after we get back."

Nangong Mingzhu raised his eyebrows, his expression changed a little, he raised his lips and smiled, and said softly in a voice that only she could hear: "Okay."

The imperial guards and Nangong Wanqing were quickly controlled by Lin Yuan and his men. Wei Yanzhi, the wounded Liu Zeyin, and the generals she had captured were untied.

The civil officials in the tent and the concubines who were having a great time playing Werewolf came out one after another to pay their respects and kneel before the emperor.

Nangong Mingzhu was riding on a horse, and in front of him were millions of people crawling on the ground. He looked down at them, scanning them one by one with his eyes.

His voice echoed through the mountains like a fierce wind, accompanied by the rustling of flags. "My dear ministers, listen! Today's incident is the result of the eldest princess and the governor of the imperial guards harboring evil intentions, attempting to destabilize the country and bring disaster to the imperial court! Fortunately, Generals Kuishao and Changgeng saw through their scheme in time, and thanks to the loyalty and courage of General Song, the guardian of the nation, the rebels have now been brought to justice."

"We understand!" the ministers said in unison.

Nangong Mingzhu gripped the reins tightly and continued aloud, "Recently, I have received a joint handwritten letter from several of you, my beloved ministers."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yue stood up respectfully, took out the handwritten letter and handed it to Nangong Mingzhu.

Nangong Mingzhu said, "The meaning is that General Lin Li was framed by a villain and died unjustly, so he wants to seek justice for General Lin Li."

When these words were spoken, the ministers looked at each other in surprise. Some were shocked, some were confused, and some were sweating profusely, such as the envoy of the Capital Water Conservancy Bureau, the Minister of Revenue, the Minister of the Imperial Guards, the Minister of the Imperial Treasury, and others who had participated in the joint letter.

They thought to themselves that this was not good. His Majesty mentioned this matter now. Was he going to label them as traitors? But Lord Shen Yue said that General Lin Yuan did not want to start a rebellion and promised not to expose this matter!

They were all people who had received favors from the Lin family. For the sake of General Lin, they acted separately. Some went deep into the people to look for witnesses from that year, and finally they wrote this joint handwritten letter. Although General Lin Yuan did not want to rebel and had no use for it, there was no need to present it to the tyrant, right?

Lin Yuan's originally indifferent face softened at this moment. He looked resolute and stared at Nangong Mingzhu motionlessly.

At this moment, the setting sun dyed the clouds in the sky red. The setting sun was like blood, and the rays of light were soaring through the clouds, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, spreading its wings and taking flight. The sunlight penetrated the clouds and sprinkled on the rocks, like a golden dragon tumbling, shining brightly.

The valley of rocks is bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, creating a magnificent scene. Through the gaps between the rocks, the sun shines like a pillar, reaching straight into the sky.

Nangong Mingzhu said, "Over the past few days, I have sent people to thoroughly investigate this matter and collect evidence. Those dusty files and forgotten testimonies are gradually surfacing. The evidence is irrefutable, and I am convinced that what happened back then was not General Lin Li's fault!"

"Moreover, General Lin Yuan has made an indelible contribution to suppressing the rebellion today. I hereby declare to the world that General Lin Li never plotted rebellion back then. It was the evildoers in power and the treacherous and cunning people who deceived him!"

When these words were spoken, the whole government and the country were shocked.

His Majesty, is this the Emperor trying to overturn General Lin Li's verdict? The previous emperor personally judged the matter, and Nangong Mingzhu's actions are, to put it bluntly, a denial of the previous emperor's decision and a disregard for propriety and law.

Although the officials who signed the petition were very moved, some old stubborn people thought that this was inappropriate. They were about to speak, but when they saw that the tyrant was still holding a knife, they swallowed their words.

Whatever, life was more important. He'd done ridiculous things before, so this one wouldn't be any different. If they did speak up, who knows... the tyrant would silence them forever.

Besides, General Lin Li's character is obvious to all. It is indeed too tragic that he died unjustly and was misunderstood by the people of Dongdu.

Nangong Mingzhu raised his eyebrows with a half-smile and said, "My dear ministers, if you have any opinions, please tell me so that I can know who dares to have opinions about me."

The shadow in Yue Liuyun's heart had not yet dissipated, and he couldn't help laughing when he heard his words.

Grab the bamboo shoots.

Ministers: "..."

Listen, listen to see if what he says is human language?

Nangong Mingzhu handed the drafted imperial edict to Shi Xing, who stood aside, cleared his throat and began to read it.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: General Lin Li, the former Protector of the Nation, was a man of unparalleled loyalty and courage, diligently serving his country and a skilled warrior. However, due to treacherous officials in power and the framing of villains, he was suspected by the late Emperor and suffered an unjust fate, even being subjected to the death penalty of lingchi. This is a profound disgrace to the nation. I have now thoroughly investigated this case and the evidence is irrefutable. I hereby declare to the world that General Lin Li is innocent and posthumously conferring him the rank of First Rank General. No one shall speak falsely in the future... I decree!"

"I'm waiting for the order!"

Chu Shiqing looked at Lin Yuan with joy in his eyes, and saw that his icy face finally showed other emotions, which were emotion, feeling, and a hint of compassion.

From then on, Lin Li was no longer a criminal, the Lin family was vindicated and no longer had to be nailed to the pillar of shame, the people no longer cursed and blamed them, and the story of a generation of loyal ministers could finally come to an end, no longer covered in lies and sins.