Exile: Empty half of the capital and blow up the enemy's palace

Yun Chengming said, "Let's not talk about this for now. This is a serious matter. Let's talk to Grandpa and the others first."

Yun Qingqing nodded slightly: "Fifth brother is right, this matter really needs to be discussed with grandfather and the others."

Yun Chengxiao patted Yun Qingqing's shoulder gently and said, "Abao, your worry is not unreasonable, but it may not be easy to convince grandfather.

My grandfather fought countless battles for the Great Zhou Kingdom throughout his life and has deep feelings for this land. I'm afraid he wouldn't be willing to leave the Great Zhou Kingdom."

Yun Chengying said to Yun Qingqing, "Abao, don't be afraid. I support you and will help convince Grandfather to leave the Great Zhou Kingdom."

Yun Chengxi also echoed, "That's right, I will also help convince Grandfather to leave the Great Zhou Kingdom. Our family has fought on the battlefield to protect the Great Zhou Kingdom, and that bastard emperor actually confiscated our property and exiled us. What a joke!"

Yun Chengming scolded, "Xiao Qi, don't say such treasonous words! Otherwise, if it gets out, it will only bring more trouble to the Duke of Huguo's Mansion."

After being scolded, Yun Chengxi lowered his head slightly, a trace of resentment still on his face. "Fifth brother, I know I was wrong, but when I think about our family being so loyal to the Great Zhou Kingdom and yet being confiscated and exiled, I feel so angry that I can't calm down."

Yun Chengming sighed, "I'm angry too, but I can only complain to my family. I can't let anyone else hear me."

Yun Chengxi nodded, and everyone stopped talking. Yun Qingqing continued to walk forward, and the Yun brothers followed her silently, with thoughtful expressions on their faces.

Yun Qingqing arrived at the courtyard where Marshal Yun lived. Yun Chengying asked the guards in the courtyard, "Where is my grandfather now?"

The guard replied, "Young Master Eight, the old marshal is in the study now."

Yun Qingqing nodded slightly and took Yun Qingqing towards the study. The other brothers of the Yun family followed silently. Along the way, everyone was thinking about what Yun Qingqing had told them about leaving the Great Zhou Kingdom.

Arriving at the door of the study, Yun Chengying knocked on it. A low and majestic voice came from inside, "Come in."

Yun Chengying gently pushed open the door and let Yun Qingqing enter first. Yun Chengying stepped into the study first, and the Yun brothers followed in turn. The study was empty with only some furniture.

Old Marshal Yun was with his head down, missing Yun Qingqing. Hearing the footsteps, Old Marshal Yun looked up. When he saw his beloved granddaughter coming back, Old Marshal Yun's face instantly lit up with excitement. He stood up and walked quickly to Yun Qingqing's side.

"A Bao, you're finally back." Marshal Yun looked at Yun Qingqing with joy, then carefully looked her up and down, as if to confirm whether she was unharmed. "A Bao, are you hurt?"

Yun Qingqing shook her head slightly and said softly, "Grandfather, don't worry, I'm not hurt."

Marshal Yun nodded slightly, took Yun Qingqing's hand and walked to a chair beside him and sat down. Without taking his eyes off her, he said, "I'm glad you're not injured. Grandfather was worried about you day and night when you were gone. Now that you've returned safely, Grandfather is relieved."

Yun Qingqing felt a warm feeling in her heart, and she held her grandfather's hand tightly, then said, "Grandfather, I have something I want to discuss with you."

Marshal Yun looked at her lovingly and said, "Abao, if you want to discuss something with me, just tell me directly."

Upon hearing this, Yun Qingqing said, "Grandfather, you devoted your life to the Great Zhou Kingdom and fought for it all your life. Our Protectorate Mansion is even more loyal to the Great Zhou Kingdom, but what happened? We were confiscated and exiled.

The Great Zhou royal family is now full of suspicion towards us. If this continues, our future will be extremely difficult. I think it would be better for our family to leave the Great Zhou and find another place to settle down."

Before Marshal Yun could speak, Yun Chengying intervened, speaking for Yun Qingqing, "Grandfather, Abao is right. Think about it, everyone knows our Protectorate's contributions to the Great Zhou Kingdom. Yet, when we were trapped in the Valley of Fallen Souls, the Emperor believed slander and, believing our Protectorate was collaborating with the enemy, confiscated our property and exiled us. The Great Zhou Kingdom's royal family isn't worth our family's life for."

If we continue to work for those petty-minded people, they will surely judge us by their own standards and attack our Duke of Protectorate Mansion in the future.

It would be better to take this opportunity to leave the Great Zhou Kingdom and live in an unfamiliar place. That way, we can live freely and without having to worry about the future."

Yun Chengxi echoed, "Grandfather, Abao, Big Brother is right. We fought tooth and nail on the battlefield to protect the Great Zhou Kingdom, but in return we were confiscated and exiled. Now the Great Zhou Kingdom is no longer a place for us. If we stay, we will be destroyed sooner or later. It's better for us to leave and start a new life."

Yun Chenghao also persuaded Marshal Yun: "Grandfather, let's leave the Great Zhou Kingdom and start a new life as a family somewhere else."

Marshal Yun's eyes became deep and solemn, and he fell into deep thought. If his family left the Great Zhou Kingdom, who would protect the mountains and rivers of the Great Zhou Kingdom? He didn't care about fame and fortune, he just wanted to protect the people.

Seeing this, Yun Qingqing continued, "Grandfather, when our Protectorate Mansion was confiscated and exiled, the people on the streets believed the false accusations of treason and abused us wantonly, throwing dirty things at us."

Marshal Yun and several of the Yun family brothers became angry after hearing this.

Yun Chengying said angrily, "How could those people be so blind to right and wrong? Our Protectorate Mansion has fought on the battlefield for so many years and achieved so many military exploits, how could they be so cruel and heartless?"

Yun Chengxi also said angrily: "Grandfather, these people are really chilling. Let's leave the Great Zhou Kingdom."

At this time, Yun Chengxiao and Yun Chenghao also persuaded Marshal Yun, "Grandfather, let's leave the Great Zhou Kingdom. We put our small families aside for the sake of the greater good. We never thought these people would hurt our family members so much."

Marshal Yun was also disheartened by the people's harm to his family. He said in a deep voice, "Since the royal family of the Great Zhou is incompetent and the people are ignorant, there is no place for us, the Protectorate Mansion, to stay. Then, we will do as you say and leave."

He paused, "But before we leave the Great Zhou Kingdom, we must return to Kyoto first and let the royal family and the people of the Great Zhou Kingdom know that we, the Duke of the Protectorate, are not collaborators or traitors! We must leave with a clean record!"

Yun Chengying nodded in agreement, "Yes, we can't leave like this without a clear explanation. We must clear the name of the Duke of the Protectorate Mansion and show the petty-minded royal family and ignorant people who we are."

Yun Qingqing then added, "Grandfather, on my way to exile after my property was confiscated, I couldn't stand the humiliation I felt, so I deliberately started a fire to make the world think that everyone in our Protectorate Mansion had burned to death. When your emperor apologizes and wants you to stay and continue to serve the Great Zhou Kingdom, you can use this incident as an excuse."

Marshal Yun nodded, his eyes grew even colder. Humph, this time when he returns to Kyoto, he will definitely scold that dog emperor and scold those ignorant people in the capital for taking revenge for their families.

At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the study, followed by the guard's voice, "Marshal, someone is coming from the capital."

Marshal Yun's face darkened upon hearing this, and he said in a deep voice, "Bring him to see me."

In the past, he might have gone out to greet the visitors from the capital to show his respect to the emperor. But now, the emperor has confiscated the property of the Duke of the Protectorate and exiled them. How can he respect him at all!

Not long after, the envoy from the capital entered the study room under the guidance of the guards. He was a middle-aged man dressed in gorgeous clothes. He looked white and plump, and it was obvious that he had excellent meals.

After Fan Tong entered, he felt a series of cold gazes shooting towards him. He forced himself to remain calm and saluted Marshal Yun. He said, "Old Marshal, congratulations to the Duke of Protectorate on your great victory in Moguan City. This is a great achievement. The Emperor was extremely pleased to hear of it and specially sent this official to commend you."

Marshal Yun snorted coldly, "A commendation? The Emperor believed the slander and thought that our Protectorate Mansion was collaborating with the enemy and treason, and confiscated our property and exiled us. Now he's commending us. How ironic!"

Fan Tong looked embarrassed and said hurriedly, "Old Marshal, what happened back then was just a misunderstanding. Now that the Emperor knows that the Duke of Protectorate has not colluded with the enemy or committed treason, he will help the Duke of Protectorate to clear up the injustice and will also host a grand celebration banquet for you in Kyoto."