The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

"If it weren't for Prince Ling's timely arrival with his troops, Fengshadu would surely have been reduced to ruins under the invasion of the Yan army. Grand Tutor Su, aren't you afraid that in the dead of night, those innocent souls will come to haunt you and claim your life?"

Song Siyao's emotions surged, her eyes filled with anger and hatred.

Because of Su Taifu's selfishness and greed, countless people of the Great Zhou lost their lives, and countless soldiers were buried far from home.

Her father, the one she hadn't even had a chance to repay for saving her life, the guardian of the Great Zhou, had his life cut short by a villain. How could she not hate him?

Her brothers, who had doted on her since childhood, were killed at a young age by Su Taifu's greed before they were married, before they had a chance to enjoy the beauty of love, and before they could realize their dreams of serving their country.

How could she accept this?

"Grand Tutor Su, you are a sinner of the Great Zhou. Even if you are executed by slow slicing a thousand times, it will not be enough to atone for the heinous crimes you have committed!"

Song Siyao's voice was cold and sharp, striking straight to everyone's hearts, and everyone began to criticize her.

"Grand Tutor, confess your guilt!"

"You can know a person's face but not their heart! The dignified Grand Tutor is actually a beast in human form!"

"History will record his crimes, and he will be infamous for eternity!"

"Kill him to warn the world never to follow his example!"

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Grand Tutor Su stood there, a cold smile playing on his lips, his gaze sweeping across the room as he quietly listened to those who were cursing him.

The world is so cold.

These people used to fawn over him, treating him like an ancestor, but now they're kicking him when he's down.

Now that things have come to this, he no longer wants to make excuses.

He stretched out his hands, looked up at the sky and laughed loudly, no longer having any scruples.

"Do you all think I did something wrong? I was just pursuing what I wanted, what wrong have I done?"

With an air of self-righteousness, Grand Tutor Su passionately and boldly spoke of his dreams to everyone.

Throughout history, all those who have achieved great things have not been bound by trivialities; who has not climbed to the top by stepping on bones?

His gaze fell on Emperor Changlong, and his previously respectful expression turned into displeasure and disdain.

"Emperor, although you were trained by me, you have never become the person I want you to be. Since you cannot achieve what I want, I might as well take this throne myself."

"The supreme ruler shall be the most capable. I am confident that once I sit on this throne, I will lead the Great Zhou to its peak and become the overlord of the Nine Provinces."

"At that time, the entire Nine Provinces will submit to the Great Zhou, and no one will dare to bully the Great Zhou again! Compared with such a glorious occasion, what are those who died before?"

"It is their honor to become my stepping stones! They can die a worthy death to contribute to the prosperous Zhou Dynasty."

He pointed at Song Siyao and the court officials, "You, and all of you, you are the truly hypocritical people. You are seeking justice for those who have died, but it is only to satisfy your self-righteousness from your moral high ground."

"What right do you have to sanction me? To judge me?"

When Su Taifu got emotional, he looked furious, as if he had suffered a great injustice.

Everyone stared at Grand Tutor Su with a look of utter shock, as if they had never met him before.

It is undeniable that Su Taifu was absolutely talented and capable to be Emperor Changlong's tutor.

Before today, some people in the court were dissatisfied with his character.

But there are many more people who support him.

Of course, there are also those who have no choice but to depend on him because of their vested interests.

But now, everyone's on one side.

"Anyone who dares to violate the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, harm the interests of the people, or shake the foundation of the nation will be punished by law!" Song Siyao's voice was firm and powerful.

Grand Tutor Su's gaze swept over the crowd, and he arrogantly said, "I am a veteran of three dynasties with outstanding achievements. Who dares to touch me?"

"I dare!"

Emperor Changlong's face turned ashen. His revered teacher, the mentor who had bestowed upon him endless power, had actually belittled him to nothing.

No one likes someone who belittles them.

Especially the ruler of a country.

"Ning An, take him down!" Emperor Changlong's voice was deep and domineering.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Song Siyao grasped Su Taifu's hand and tightened her grip slightly.

Su Taifu felt a sharp pain in his arm and knelt down before Emperor Changlong.

Song Siyao slapped him on the back, causing him to bend over and fall to the ground.

Grand Tutor Su was old and could not withstand Song Siyao's strength.

He was disheveled and in a sorry state, no longer the arrogant and flamboyant man he once was.

"Su Zheng! Do you know your crime?" Emperor Changlong looked down at Grand Tutor Su with a stern expression.

"I am innocent!" Grand Tutor Su gritted his teeth, his face resolute.

"Su Zheng, I remember your great-grandson is only a month old, isn't he?" Emperor Changlong asked.

Su Taifu raised his eyebrows slightly, but there seemed to be no emotion in his eyes.

Emperor Changlong continued, "Even if all 142 lives of the Grand Tutor's family are executed, it's still not enough to repay the 50,000 heroic souls who perished in the Battle of Panxi. In your next life, you will be your oxen and horses to continue repaying this debt!"

"Su Zheng has colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, falsely conveyed imperial edicts, and plotted to usurp the throne. His crimes are heinous! He is hereby removed from the position of Grand Tutor and sentenced to death by slow slicing! The entire Grand Tutor's family is to be executed!"

When Emperor Changlong's voice reached Su Taifu's ears, Su Taifu's heart skipped a beat, his body stiffened, and his face went numb.

A ruler's word is law; everyone in the Grand Tutor's household must die—this has become an indisputable fact.

He originally intended to bring glory to his family, but instead he caused the deaths of everyone in the Grand Tutor's mansion.

His great-grandson was chubby and fair-skinned. Although he was only a month old, his big eyes were bright and clear, making him very lovable. He held him in his arms and couldn't get enough of kissing him.

My great-grandson was only a month old when he died before he could enjoy the wonders of the world.

Su Taifu's heart ached.

He couldn't help but cry out, "Your Majesty, spare my life!"

As the words fell, he collapsed to the ground, pleading desperately.