Sure enough, her personal maid could not withstand the torture and confessed in public that the child in Ruan Qingqing's belly was Tiemu Xin's.

When King Wu heard the news, he was struck by lightning. He angrily asked, "Master Ruan, did you know that your daughter is pregnant with the traitor's child?"

Doctor Lin followed suit with a sneer, "Oh, no wonder you're trying to get your hands on our young master like a stinking plaster. Turns out you're just looking for a patron for your Li Kingdom rebels. You're just too cunning!"

Master Ruan was so shocked that his whole body was shaking violently. He closed his eyes tightly and made a decision immediately.

He strode up to Ruan Qingqing and kicked her hard to the ground.

He cursed hoarsely, "How could you do such a shameless thing, you rebellious girl? What's going on between you and Temujin? Did he force you?"

What else could Ruan Qingqing say? Now, in order to protect the entire Imperial Master's Mansion, she had no choice but to make a sacrifice.

She cried and replied, "Yes, it was Temujin who forced me to do this. I beg my father and the king to make the decision for me. I am a weak woman and have no choice!"

King Wu's scrutinizing eyes fell on Preceptor Ruan. "Preceptor, you are the most trusted minister of this king besides Prime Minister Min. Answer honestly. Are you really unaware of this?"

Ruan Guoshi quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "I swear, I have no idea. I beg your Majesty to investigate!"

He kowtowed with great force, and in just a moment, he had already got a large bruise on his head.

King Wu didn't ask him to stop, nor did he forgive him, and just let the loud banging noise continue.

It wasn't until blood blurred Master Ruan's eyes that King Wu finally spoke: "Old Master, why are you still kneeling? You are my most trusted minister. As long as you dare to swear, my king will never pursue your guilt again!"

Ruan Guoshi said sadly, "It's also my fault. I didn't teach my daughter well. Otherwise, the traitor Temujin wouldn't have taken advantage of her. For her pity, please spare her life, Your Majesty!"

Wu Guojun nodded and said, "Please forgive me, this is all the work of the traitor Temujin. What does this have to do with your Imperial Master's Mansion?"

Master Ruan was delighted. King Wu was so easy to talk to?

As long as he doesn't touch the Ruan family, the Ruan family will definitely be able to get out of this storm unscathed!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but let out a breath.

However, Zhan Yan had already spoken: "Uncle, if you spare the Ruan family, will you let me suffer the injustice of being almost plotted against? I don't mind, but if my father-in-law finds out about this, I'm afraid he will never let it go!"

Master Ruan subconsciously said, "My daughter has already suffered a miscarriage and learned her lesson. Could it be that Master Zhan is still not satisfied with her miserable condition?"

Zhan Yan sneered: "Master Ruan, are you blaming me for causing her to be like this?"

Master Ruan immediately denied it: "No, I just hope that Master Zhan can be more merciful and forgive others when you can!"

Zhan Yan ignored him and looked at Wu Guojun. "Uncle, if you don't give me an explanation today, I will immediately send an urgent secret letter to Sheng Dynasty, eight hundred miles away. As for what is written on it, you should know!"

Wu Guojun immediately smiled and comforted him: "Don't be impulsive, your uncle will naturally give you an explanation, just wait a moment!"

Zhan Yan snorted coldly and waved his sleeves: "Okay, I'll wait!"

King Wu turned to look at Master Ruan and said, "You've seen this too. This incident started with the Ruan family. Even I can't figure out why you're hosting this banquet."

When Master Ruan heard this, he felt a blockage in his heart.

Yes, he originally held this banquet in order to get close to Zhan Yan and make him the cheap father of Ruan Qingqing's unborn child!

However, he didn't expect that not only did he fail to rely on his cheap father, but he also had to lose the entire Imperial Master's Mansion.

If he were given another chance to choose again, he would never agree to this bad idea.

He said with a bitter face: "I am wrong. Can't I personally go and apologize to Master Zhan?"

King Wu sighed helplessly, "Master, I want to protect you too. After all, you are an old minister. However, what you have done makes it impossible for me to be partial. I need to give an explanation to the Sheng Dynasty!"

Ruan Guoshi couldn't help but ask, "How does the king plan to deal with the Ruan family?"

King Wu said slowly, "Everyone in the Ruan family must leave the house with nothing, including their clothes and personal belongings. This is the greatest generosity this king can offer!"

Master Ruan was shaking violently. He never expected that King Wu would be so cruel to the Ruan family.

He angrily demanded, "Isn't it because Qingqing was forced by Tiemu Xin to have his child? Why implicate the entire Ruan family? If you don't like her, I'll just kill her!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ruan Qingqing shuddered all over.

She still had severe stomach pain and felt as if she was soaked in blood.

King Wu frowned and said, "Do you think killing Ruan Qingqing will help you withstand the wrath of Prince Li of Sheng Chao? Her actions make it perfectly understandable for this king to exterminate your entire Ruan family!"

Anger was surging in Master Ruan's eyes. How could he not see that although King Wu seemed to be speaking for him, he was actually trying to push the Ruan family into a situation from which they could not recover.

If we let them leave the house with nothing, wouldn't that just mean leaving them to fend for themselves?

While he was struggling with his thoughts, Zhan Yan was already getting impatient from waiting.

He said in a cold voice: "Uncle, it's just a matter of disposing of a mansion, but you are still so fussy. It seems that in your eyes, the Sheng Dynasty is ultimately not as good as your old ministers. I'm leaving now, you take care of yourself!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he started to leave quickly.

Wu Guojun quickly said, "Come here, drive out everyone from the Imperial Master's Mansion. No one is allowed to take valuables with them. Quick!"

Many soldiers rushed into the mansion, and suddenly the entire Ruan family was filled with bursts of crying.

Master Ruan hated Zhan Yan very much, but there was nothing he could do.

Even his disciples did not dare to join in at this time. After all, whoever spoke would be implicated.

Ruan Qingqing could no longer bear the blow and fainted.

But Master Ruan ignored her, because the Ruan family had fallen into such a situation because of her.

About an hour later, all the Ruan family members left the capital in a panic.

They originally planned to return to the village to settle down temporarily, but unexpectedly they were kidnapped by a group of bandits when passing through the valley.

The banner they were carrying was revenge for Temujin, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that they were the personal guards of King Wu.

Zhan Yan was lazily sitting on the soft couch in front of Wu Guojun at this time. He narrowed his eyes and said, "Uncle, your good nephew not only saved your life, but also helped you get rid of such a big hidden danger as Master Ruan. How do you plan to thank me?"

Wu Guojun took a piece of dessert and stuffed it into his mouth: "Even delicious food can't stop you from eating?"

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