My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

The atmosphere at the court assembly was already tense, and Prince An's provocation brought the situation to a stalemate.

However, in this tense atmosphere, Chu Lengyu, as the Imperial Advisor, walked in with a calm and composed gait, drawing everyone's attention to her.

Wearing such a deep black color, she appeared even more solemn, dignified, and unapproachable.

Her voice was clear and cold, echoing throughout the entire White Jade Square: "Your Majesty, I have important matters to report."

The emperor nodded slightly, signaling her to continue.

Chu Lengyu then presented the evidence she had collected in Zhenbei City, accusing Prince An of embezzling military pay, committing bribery, colluding with the enemy, and harboring treacherous intentions!

Each charge was accompanied by solid evidence, including accounts, letters, and witness testimonies.

"This is part of the accounts of the military pay that Prince An owed in Zhenbei City, as well as evidence of his secret transactions with the Rong tribe."

Chu Lengyu took out records one by one, revealing An Wang's crimes one by one.

Prince An's face turned pale instantly. Embezzling military pay was one thing, it was just gold and silver, and even if the emperor made him pay, he could afford it.

However, to secretly collude with the Rong tribes is a heinous crime of treason, a crime deserving of death!

The ministers reacted in various ways; some were shocked, while others were terrified.

Some officials who were originally on good terms with Prince An were now pale-faced and their hearts were filled with turmoil.

Fearing they would be implicated, they began plotting how to distance themselves from the political turmoil and protect themselves.

However, Prince An had cultivated his power in the court for many years, and he quickly calmed down.

He sneered and retorted, "Is your so-called evidence forged? My title of prince has been passed down through generations. Why would I secretly collude with the Rong tribe? What is there for me to risk with those barbarian freaks? It doesn't make any sense."

Chu Lengyu remained completely calm in the face of Prince An's counterattack.

She glanced at Prince An, her gaze as deep and unfathomable as a frozen pool: "Whether you admit it or not is completely unimportant."

She then turned to the emperor and continued, "Prince An colluded with the Rong tribes, not only to sell goods for personal gain, but also to coordinate with them from within and without, fabricating wars in order to gain fame and fortune and consolidate his position."

"You're talking nonsense!" Prince An exclaimed.

Unexpectedly, Chu Lengyu waved her sleeve, and several corpses appeared on the white jade platform.

Their appearance and clothing were different, clearly showing the Rong ethnic style.

Prince An's expression changed drastically; he was utterly horrified.

"It seems Prince An knows them?" Chu Lengyu looked at him coldly.

Prince An swallowed hard, then asked in astonishment, "How...how did you do that?!"

These are the king, queen, princes, and other members of the Rong tribe, the most revered members of the Rong tribe.

Prince An had only seen them once or twice. They were surrounded by a large number of Rong warriors who could fight ten against one, and they lived in the heart of the Rong territory for many years. How could they suddenly turn into corpses and appear here?

Prince An's legs went weak. He realized that she could fly, conjure objects out of thin air, and had many legendary abilities. Could it be that these were not just rumors, but real?

"They're not very cooperative," Chu Lengyu said casually, as if explaining, without going into details.

Prince An sensed her murderous intent, immediately pushed aside the person blocking his way, and turned to run.

"laugh--"

A sword light pierced through his chest.

Prince An stared wide-eyed in disbelief, never expecting that she would actually dare to kill him.

The emperor, seeing his blood splattered on the white jade steps, felt a surge of relief.

Fortunately, he had read the diary beforehand and decided to hold the court assembly outside the palace today instead of continuing to hold the morning court in the Golden Palace. Otherwise, it would be a waste to dirty or damage his Golden Palace.

Chu Lengyu didn't even glance at the corpse, and said, "Prince An committed treason and deserved to die. The other princes and dukes are also involved in this matter."

Upon hearing this, the assembled officials felt a chill run through them.

As the saying goes, there are three fires for new officials to take office.

The new imperial advisor has taken office...?

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The alternative title for this chapter is: Accusing someone of adultery is an unforgivable crime.

...Perhaps it's because Gua Liu has seen too many reports.

I'm taking a day off due to illness, so there's only a 2,000-word update today. I'll make up for it in a couple of days when I feel better.

We would also like to remind everyone to take care of their health, especially in air-conditioned rooms with poor air circulation.

This passage, written while I was ill, is a bit disjointed.

As I write this, I realize that my control over the plot and pacing of a long story is still too poor. I didn't plan well when I started writing, and the more I write, the more problems I encounter. I need to accumulate experience carefully.