Time Travel: Did My Sister-in-Law Get Slapped in the Face Today?

Zuo Tianlong wouldn't do this unless it meant risking his life.

Clearly, he was determined to give it his all!

"Oh!"

With a loud bang, Zuo Tianlong's upper clothes exploded open, and terrifying spiritual energy surged out like a tidal wave. Lin Ruobing's expression changed drastically, and she felt as if she was suffocating.

At her fair ankle, the hand holding her foot was almost shaken off, but it quickly grabbed her again, and a powerful force entered her.

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, Lin Ruobing was sent flying backward, landing in the grass dozens of steps away. She spat out a mouthful of blood, which drew a bloody arc in the air.

Zuo Tianlong could no longer stand. His legs buckled and he collapsed to his knees. He supported himself with one hand, blood flowing from his mouth, and his face was deathly pale.

Both sides suffer!

He and Lin Ruobing... had both lost their fighting ability.

Zuo Tianlong raised his eyes, his gaze filled with deep helplessness. He gave a bitter laugh and looked at Lin Ruobing, saying, "With your talent, in another ten years, you will surely be invincible in the world... This grand plan has been thwarted by you. It seems that fate has not yet brought you here."

It took everyone a long time to react to what was happening.

"It's over..."

"The Third Prince, he's doomed to lose..."

"How could it be... like this?"

Everyone spoke one after another.

The Emperor Xianxian on the altar waved his hand and said, "Take down these traitors!"

His guards instantly drew their swords and rushed forward, capturing Zuo Tianlong, the prisoners, the Third Prince Li Guan, and many Jin Yang Palace servants!

At this moment, these guards with low martial arts skills are able to dominate the situation!

"No...how could this be? It can't be!"

The Third Prince, Li Guan, was furious. He shouted, "I am the new emperor! I am your master! How dare you lay a hand on me! You deserve to die..."

He seemed to be insane.

The civil and military officials were even more uneasy at this moment. After all, they had just knelt down before the Third Prince Li Guan and called him "Your Majesty." This could be considered as aiding a rebel and committing treason. It was only natural for the emperor to kill them!

But on the altar, Emperor Xianxian had already spoken: "The chief culprit, Li Guan, and his retinue, as well as the rest, are all innocent!"

This powerful ruler had now regained his shrewdness and rationality.

If the entire court were truly executed, it would inevitably leave the court empty and the world in turmoil, leaving no one available to serve.

This could even trigger a series of risks!

Even if we are to settle scores, we should do so gradually after the overall situation has stabilized. Taking hasty actions could easily put us at a disadvantage.

Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials were overjoyed. Their hearts, which had been hanging in suspense, were instantly relieved. They all knelt down before Emperor Xianxian and shouted:

"Your Majesty is wise! Your Majesty is immortal and will live forever!"

"Your Majesty is wise! Your Majesty is immortal and will live forever!"

But upon hearing these words, Emperor Xianxian couldn't help but feel somewhat disheartened. Immortality and longevity—where could one find them now?

All the hard work over the years has vanished in vain!

"General Lin Zheng, who was calm and loyal in the face of danger, and whose daughter Lin Ruoxue was meritorious for protecting the emperor, is rewarded with a thousand taels of gold, and is granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady, as well as three catties of Qingyun Fruit!"

"Li Lan's investigation of the assassins has proven his loyalty and his literary talent. He is hereby appointed Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince and will assist the Crown Prince Li Yue from this day forward!"

"Lin Ruobing, the second young lady of the General's Mansion, is not yet married. She will be made Crown Princess, and the wedding will be held on a chosen date!"

Emperor Xianxian even spoke up on the spot!

After such great chaos, coupled with the uncertainty of the path to immortality and the hopelessness of this life, Emperor Xianxian was disheartened. He finally turned back to the court and made decisions on the problems that had been debated in the court for countless years.

Since Li Guan has committed such a heinous act, the crown prince can only be Li Yue!

This time, the loyalty of the Lin family moved him, so his previous vigilance and wariness towards the Lin family also weakened.

The safest course of action would be for Li Yue to marry Lin Ruobing and for Li Lan to become the Crown Prince's tutor. In this way, the Lin family would become Li Yue's most loyal supporters, and Li Yue's position in the court would be unshakeable.