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After reading the letter delivered by Cui Jinrong, the Emperor's face turned extremely gloomy.

His eyes seemed to spit fire as he stared intently at Meng Qi, roaring, "Meng Qi, how dare you! You've been deceiving my entire nation for over a decade, manipulating everyone in the palm of your hand! Such a crime is intolerable!"

Having said that, he abruptly waved his sleeve and ordered in a thunderous voice, "Guards! Tie this damned traitor up tightly and hand him over to the Crimson Flame Envoy for disposal!"

Upon hearing this, the guards immediately found iron chains and tied Meng Qi's hands and feet together.

Meng Qi struggled desperately like a madman, pulling at the chains binding him so hard they rattled.

His face was filled with terror and despair, and he wailed with tears streaming down his face: "Your Majesty! For the sake of my many years of marriage with the Princess, and for the sake of the two children we have borne together, please spare me! I cannot return to Chiyan! They will surely tear me to pieces!" His voice was shrill and desperate, echoing in the empty hall.

However, the Mi Emperor's eyes remained cold and unwavering, and he was instead thoroughly enraged by this plea for mercy.

He kicked over the bronze incense burner beside him, scattering incense ash everywhere: "How dare you mention the Princess and the child? You traitor who deceives the emperor, you have brought shame to the Kingdom of Mi and disgraced the royal family, you deserve to die!"

Su Jingrou, standing to the side, seemed to have her soul ripped out, her eyes empty and cold, as she stood silently in place.

The love and affection that once existed have been shattered by the shock of the truth, leaving only endless disappointment and disgust.

She knew in her heart that Meng Qi's crimes were heinous and unforgivable, and that he must pay a heavy price for his actions.

Thinking of her children, Su Jingrou's heart clenched. She could almost see the pain and disappointment on their faces when they learned the truth, as well as the cold stares and discrimination they might face in the future. All of this pierced her heart like sharp blades.

Emperor Mi's anger did not subside. He turned to Su Jingrou and said in an icy tone, "Sister, Meng Qi has committed a heinous crime, and his family is also to blame."

"Return to your residence immediately and expel his entire family from the country! The Kingdom of Mi will not tolerate the relatives of such a disloyal and unjust person!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Qi was struck dumb, collapsed to the ground, his face ashen, and the last glimmer of hope in his eyes was extinguished.

Su Jingrou swayed slightly, then steadied herself, nodded slightly, and said in a hoarse and low voice, "I will obey Your Majesty's decree."

She turned and left, her steps heavy and slow, her back conveying endless sorrow and resolute determination. The once loving couple had fallen to such a state; the capriciousness and cruelty of fate were on full display at that moment.

Under the Emperor's wrath, Meng Qi's fate was sealed; he would face severe punishment from the Crimson Flame Court and the people.

His family will also be forced to leave the country where they have lived for many years, embarking on a life of wandering and uncertainty.

Shen Man slowly walked to Meng Qi's side, looking at his face, which was as pale as paper due to excessive blood loss, and a mocking sneer appeared on her lips.

She took out an old-fashioned medicine bottle from her sleeve, poured out a dark pill, and handed it to Cui Jinrong. "Give him this medicine. Don't let him die so easily. We still need to send him to the capital so he can receive the punishment he deserves!"

Cui Jinrong took the pill, expressionlessly pried open Meng Qi's mouth, and forcibly stuffed the pill into his mouth.

Meng Qi struggled to spit it out, but Cui Jinrong held him down firmly, forcing him to swallow it.

This pill, like a shackle, bound his life and sealed him with endless pain and torment.

After dealing with Meng Qi's matter, Shen Man said to the Mi Emperor, "Mi Emperor, to thank you for your understanding and righteousness, I am willing to give you all the firearms I brought with me!"

Emperor Mi was slightly taken aback, the anger in his eyes not yet completely subsided. He looked at Shen Man warily: "What does Lord Ding mean by this? Didn't you say earlier that you wanted to use this as a bargaining chip?"

Shen Man gave an elegant bow, her smile carrying a hint of mystery: "Your Majesty's ability to uphold justice and put righteousness before family ties is truly admirable. If these firearms can help the Kingdom of Mi defend its territory, then they will have been put to good use."

Although the Mi Emperor had doubts, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes when he heard that he could obtain firearms.

At first, he didn't know how powerful the firearms Shen Man brought were, but after witnessing them with his own eyes, his desire for those firearms burned like wildfire.

The power of those firearms was like a key that could unlock the door to endless power, causing his ambition to swell ever further.

He secretly resolved that no matter the cost, he would possess these firearms and make them the sharpest weapons in his hands.

Shen Man knew very well that once such a powerful item caught the eye of the Emperor, he would definitely try every means to obtain it.

Rather than putting ourselves in danger because of them, it would be better to do a favor and send them away directly.

In any case, the artisans of Mi Kingdom did not know how to manufacture them, and once this batch of bombs was used up, there would be none left, so the damage they could cause was quite limited.

Emperor Mi cleared his throat and said, feigning composure, "Since Lord Ding is so generous, I shall accept it without hesitation. If Lord Ding has any needs in the future, please feel free to ask."

Shen Man smiled and nodded, then ordered someone to hand over all the boxes of bombs she had brought to Mi Huang, and personally taught him how to use them.

After completing all this, Shen Man said to the Mi Emperor, "In that case, we will not disturb you any longer. His Highness the Crown Prince is waiting for us to return and report."

After saying that, she led Cui Jinrong and the others, along with Meng Qi, away from the Mi Kingdom's palace.

On the other side, Su Jingrou returned to the Princess's residence in a daze, mechanically walked into the study, opened the hidden compartment, and took out the account books and lists that Meng Qi had hidden for many years.

The yellowed pages were covered with dense writing, each line like a knife, stabbing into her heart.

"Mother!" A child's innocent voice suddenly rang out. Su Jingrou hurriedly stuffed the account books and lists into her sleeves, turned around and saw her two children standing at the door, their faces full of confusion and unease.

Her daughter ran over and hugged her leg: "Where's Daddy? Why did the palace guards say Daddy is a bad person?"

Su Jingrou knelt down, fighting back tears, and gently stroked her daughter's head: "You'll understand some things when you grow up."

Afterwards, she had her servants take her two children back to their own courtyard, and then went alone to the courtyard where Meng Qi's parents lived.

Su Jingrou took a deep breath and pushed open the door. Meng Qi's parents were sitting in the hall. When they saw her come in, they quickly got up to greet her.

"Princess, what's wrong? Where's Qi'er?" Meng's father asked anxiously.

Su Jingrou looked at them, her heart filled with mixed emotions, and slowly said, "Meng Qi has committed an unforgivable crime. His Majesty wants to hand him over to the Chiyan envoy for disposal and has also ordered me to expel you from the country."

Upon hearing this, Meng's mother's legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to the ground, crying out, "Princess, isn't there some misunderstanding? How could Qi'er..."

Su Jingrou closed her eyes and threw the ledger and list from her sleeve onto the table. "Meng Qi is the traitor who caused the annihilation of the Meng family army. Now Chi Yan has sent people to take him back for punishment. You should pack your things and leave here!"