The daughter of the emperor is beautiful and holds the power over the world

Ling Mohan strode over and took his father's hand. "It's so cold, how long have you been standing here?"

"Soon. Today I am happy as a father and I am waiting here for my son to come home." Ling Yuefeng smiled slightly and walked inside with the help of Ling Mohan.

As soon as Ling Mohan heard his father's tone, he knew that his father must have known about his promotion.

There are many people who have been promoted in the capital, but it has been a long time since someone caused such a huge sensation as his.

His promotion marked the beginning of His Majesty's suppression of the Xin family and checks and balances of their power.

A charcoal fire had already been lit in the room, and it was warm as soon as I entered.

The old housekeeper prepared a table full of delicious food with a smile on his face. The father and son sat at the table, eating and chatting.

Four years ago, Ling Mohan's elder brother died in the battlefield. Mother Ling became ill due to worry and passed away soon after. Now, only Ling Mohan and his father Ling Yuefeng are left in the Ling family.

Ling Yuefeng looked at his son with red eyes, and suddenly, he felt that the child had grown up.

His shoulders broadened and his chest stood up. He looked heroic and majestic in the general's robe.

"Han'er, you have brought honor to the Ling family." Ling Yuefeng wiped his tears and said with emotion.

Thinking that the General's Mansion was destroyed by his own hands, Ling Yuefeng couldn't help feeling heartbroken.

He once thought that he would never be able to explain to the ancestors of the Ling family even if he died, but he never thought that Han'er had won the trust of His Majesty, and the Ling family would have hope.

Ling Mohan wiped his father's tears with a handkerchief and comforted him, "Don't be sad, father. The Ling family will one day regain its former glory."

Ling Yuefeng nodded with satisfaction, and after a long silence, he said to his son, "Han'er, to be honest, I've been worried about this for years..."

"Son knows." Ling Mohan raised his eyes and looked at his old father. "The defeat at Beiyan Pass has always troubled father. His illness over the years was also caused by this incident."

Ling Yuefeng burst into tears: "Four years ago, when Beiyan Pass was defeated, my Daxuan lost tens of thousands of soldiers. I feel so sorry for them as a father."

The Protector General's eyes were filled with grief. He wiped away his tears, then frowned again. "I've always felt that something was wrong with that battle. Beiyan Pass has a towering tower, and our army's guards are extremely strict. Why did Beimang soldiers suddenly appear inside the city, and the gates were wide open? There must be something fishy going on."

Ling Mohan said solemnly, "To be honest with you, father, I have been secretly investigating this matter over the years."

"You also suspect this?" Ling Yuefeng took a deep breath and said to his son, "I also sent people to investigate, but unfortunately, I didn't find any useful information. Liang Junshan ordered the massacre of the city, and all the people in Beiyan Pass were killed. If we want to investigate the battle at Beiyan Pass, we have no way to find out."

Ling Mohan spoke calmly, "Father, there's no need to rush this matter right now. As long as His Royal Highness Prince Yong takes the throne, the truth of the matter will eventually be revealed to the world."

Ling Yuefeng was stunned. The Ling family had been loyal and neutral for generations, but they could not avoid being involved in party disputes.

If the Ling family does not participate in the party struggle, it may be able to survive, but if it does, it will end up in a life-and-death struggle.

"Han'er has made up his mind?" Ling Yuefeng asked.

Ling Mohan spoke calmly, "Father, we have no choice but to support Prince Yong. Moreover, we can only win, not lose."

A Yan is now Prince Yong's fiancée, and the Si family's position is clear.

The Ling family and the Si family have been friends for generations. If something really happens to the Si family, the Ling family will have no hope of rising again.

Furthermore, His Majesty promoted him in order to fight against the Xin family, so he could only stand on the side of Prince Yong.

Ling Yuefeng was silent for a long time, then he said to his son, "Father still has some old subordinates in the army. If there is anything you need from me, just let me know."

"Yes, son, I understand." Ling Mohan nodded to his father and ate his food with big mouthfuls.

Ling Yuefeng suddenly discovered that his son, who was not yet an adult, had become so resolute and steady without him knowing when.

On the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the capital city was covered in white, covered with heavy snow that had accumulated for a day and a night.

The snow piled up so thickly on the streets that the cleaners could hardly clear it.

It was also on this day that the most intense court meeting in the capital city in several years took place.

At this court meeting, the officials of the Censorate who had been silent for a long time began to speak.

He Xuan, the Chief Censor, was the first to step out and kneel in the center of the hall. "Your Majesty, I, He Xuan, have something important to report."

The emperor was very surprised. He raised his eyelids slightly and looked at the previously mute He Xuan: "My dear He, is there anything you want to say? Speak."

He Xuan knelt straight, his eyes glancing at Si Zhengxuan. "I will report what I have seen and heard at the border, and sue Si Yan, the daughter of the Minister of State, for treason and the deaths of tens of thousands of our soldiers at the border."

After the words fell, there was a dead silence in the hall. No one spoke, including Si Zhengxuan who suddenly heard the news.

The emperor's expression was stern, and he asked solemnly, "He Xuan, do you know what you are talking about?"

The emperor stopped calling out "He Aiqing" and glanced at Xin Rui and the others, knowing that they were waving their knives towards Situ Mansion.

"Your humble servant understands." He Xuan said solemnly, "Your humble servant swears to heaven that every word you say is true."

The emperor said with a solemn look, "Then tell me how Si Yan colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, and how he killed tens of thousands of our soldiers?"

He Xuan bowed to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, during this war with the Northern Mang Kingdom, Your Majesty sent the Imperial Censor Jia and me to the border to announce your decree and to stay at Xiongyue Pass to supervise Prince Yong's march. During this time, I witnessed with my own eyes that Si Yan, the daughter of the Minister of State, disobeyed Your Majesty's order and, using the name of the Minister of State, intimidated the soldiers defending the city. She left our camp without authorization to report to the Yan army.

"Half a month later, Si Yan allied with the King of Yan and led the Beimang army into our Xiongyue Pass, forcing the King of Yong to send troops. Si Yan's move destroyed your majesty's original strategy of sitting back and watching the tigers fight, and reaping the benefits. Although we eventually joined forces with the Yan Kingdom to destroy 200,000 enemy troops, our army also lost tens of thousands of troops.

"If Si Yan hadn't leaked our military intelligence and attracted the Beimang army, Beimang would have focused on dealing with the Yan army, and our soldiers wouldn't have suffered any losses. Your Majesty, Si Yan is just a woman, but she stirred up trouble at the border and killed tens of thousands of our soldiers. All these actions show that Situ's daughter is collaborating with the enemy and committing treason. This is a heinous crime."

As He Xuan finished speaking, the air pressure in the hall suddenly dropped. All the ministers held their breath and dared not make a sound.

The emperor stared at He Xuan coldly, remaining silent.

Si Zhengxuan stood up calmly and said, "Your Majesty, since this matter is related to my daughter, please summon her to the palace for a face-to-face confrontation."

The emperor nodded: "Xuan Siyan enters the palace."

Si Yan had been waiting at the palace gate for a long time. When he saw the eunuch coming, he got off the carriage and followed him into the palace.

"Ayan." The figure of King Yong appeared behind him. Si Yan looked back and saw Qi Ziyu striding towards him wearing a black cloak.

The two entered the palace together, and Eunuch Gu announced: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Yong is here too."

"Let Yu'er come in."

Prince Xin Qi Mingzhe was stunned. His father always called Qi Ziyu Prince Yong, but today he called him Yu'er.

His father has been neglecting him recently, but his relationship with Prince Yong has become closer and closer. This is not a good sign.