Chapter 372 - 280: Court Attack! Lu Xuan on Trial! (Part 2)
Chapter 372: Chapter 280: Court Attack! Lu Xuan on Trial! (Part 2)
"Mr. Lin, do you have any objections to what Mr. Luo has said?"
With the Empress’s inquiry, the gaze of the civil and military officials subtly shifted to the forefront of the civil officials’ ranks.
An elder clad in a purple robe slowly emerged from the ranks of civil officials.
The elder’s silver hair was like snow, his spirit was vigorous, and his demeanor was ethereal, much like a hidden master.
If not for knowing his identity, no one could associate him with the high-ranking Director of the Bright Mirror Bureau.
Lin Youya appeared composed, his steps steady as he walked to the center of the hall, respectfully saluting Empress Xia Mingyue, his voice extremely stable and forceful.
"Your Majesty, the memories of those few Luo Family servants are all here with me."
"Please take a look, Your Majesty!"
After speaking, Lin Youya showed no sign of hesitation.
With a gentle flick of his sleeve, a brilliant white light like the Milky Way flew out from his purple long sleeve.
The dazzling white light instantly tore through the void, transforming into a vividly clear illusory scene, suspended in mid-air in the Pilgrimage Hall.
The scene depicted was extracted from the memories of the Luo Family servants.
Lu Xuan’s figure appeared prominently, with a dark black saber hanging at his waist, standing before the Luo Family servants, his expression stern, his gaze sharp as a knife.
This scene immediately deepened the solemnity of the atmosphere in the court.
What!
This old fellow Lin Youya, what madness is he up to!
He actually released it!
Now it’s really blown up!
The atmosphere in the Pilgrimage Hall turned subtly tense as that scene remained suspended in mid-air.
Though the civil and military officials dared not speak openly, their minds were abuzz with thoughts.
Currently, in the entire Great Xia dynasty, who doesn’t know of Empress Xia Mingyue’s favor toward Lu Xuan?
For this young man, the Empress even broke multiple conventions.
Not only promoting him to Deputy Director of the Profound Bird Guard but also granting him great authority.
This extraordinary attention naturally stirred much speculation and discussion among the court.
Some were secretly pondering.
Though Lu Xuan is young, his good looks are extraordinary, his demeanor outstanding, not inferior in any way to the sons of any noble family.
Added to his remarkable talent and unparalleled skill, it inevitably leads one to think of some ambiguous matters.
Could Her Majesty the Empress be attracted to this Lu Xuan!
The damn era of valuing appearance!
How damnable!
This Lu Xuan!
It’s unfair!
Do we unattractive people have no chance to rise at all!
Some court ministers, anxious about their own appearance, were mentally venting profusely.
And they felt wounded by Lu Xuan!
A mental injury!
Of course, these rumors weren’t openly spread, but deeply buried in the heart of every old fox.
At this moment, Luo Gongli’s accusation and Lin Youya’s response undoubtedly pushed Lu Xuan to the center of the storm.
And Empress Xia Mingyue’s stance made her intentions even harder to fathom.
Luo Gongli’s face showed a hint of a triumphant smile, as though he already foresaw Lu Xuan’s inevitable conviction.
Lin Youya’s Mirror Light Skill had reached the pinnacle of the third layer.
Tracing back to the source!
Mirror Light Skill is divided into four levels: Hanging a bright mirror, Viewing flowers in the mirror, Tracing back to the source, Restore the broken mirror!
It’s not that Lin Youya can’t cultivate to Restore the broken mirror, but a higher realm is needed to truly understand the essential power of Mirror Light Skill.
Only with the Power of Law from the Heavenly Immortal level can the fourth layer, Restore the broken mirror, be performed.
Restore the broken mirror doesn’t even require any medium; it can directly evolve a scene of time and space, bringing back the time that has passed.
Of course, it’s just a momentary affair, and it doesn’t linger too long.
However, after the scene above disappeared, Lin Youya did not stop there.
He slightly raised his head, his gaze peaceful as he looked at the Empress, and continued, "Your Majesty, though this scene is clear, I believe there are still intriguing elements in this matter."
"The memories of the Luo Family servants have been extracted, but memory matters are not necessarily fully reliable."
"I implore Your Majesty to scrutinize, and not to hastily conclude."
"Sometimes, seeing is not necessarily believing!"
Once again, the atmosphere within the Pilgrimage Hall turned peculiar.
Just as Lin Youya finished speaking, Sun Cheng and Luo Gongli standing beside showed a drastic change in their expression.
Luo Gongli finally understood the underlying implication in Lin Youya’s words, and a surge of unease and anger rose in his heart.
He could no longer hold back, abruptly standing up, standing shoulder to shoulder with Lin Youya, even disregarding court etiquette, pointing at Lin Youya and hurling insults.
"Scoundrel!"
"Lin Youya, you old bastard, what nonsense are you spouting!"
"Your Majesty, the evidence is conclusive now, please issue an immediate decree to arrest the murderer Lu Xuan!"
"Your subject..."
Poof!
However, before he could finish his words
a chilling and piercing voice suddenly interrupted him.
"Hmph!"
"Insolence!"
It was Man Qingqiu, the Plum Blossom Guard Director, standing by the emperor’s seat, her face like frost, eyes glinting coldly.
She gave a heavy snort, and in the next moment, she raised her hand and waved.
In the space before Luo Gongli, a ripple instantly appeared.
Subsequently, Luo Gongli seemed to suffer a mental shock, retreating several steps.
Man Qingqiu’s voice was as icy as ice, carrying an undeniable authority.
"In the court, how dare you behave so rudely!"
"Luo Gongli, for showing disrespect before the throne, disregarding your superior, what is your crime!"
At this moment, Luo Gongli’s face turned pale, cold sweat beading on his forehead, obviously intimidated by Man Qingqiu’s presence.
He opened his mouth but dared not utter a word.
Empress Xia Mingyue sat serenely on the emperor’s seat, her expression still calm, as if she had anticipated all of this.
She slightly lifted her eyes, her gaze sweeping over Luo Gongli, her voice cold and authoritative: "Mr. Luo, for your misconduct before the throne, you are fined three months’ salary to serve as a warning to others."
Though the Empress Xia Mingyue’s tone was calm, it carried an irrefutable pressure.
Upon hearing this, Luo Gongli could only bow and retreat, even though he felt unwilling, he dared not say more.
Lin Youya’s expression was calm as if the one Luo Gongli cursed just now wasn’t him.
"Your Majesty, the Great Xia Dynasty spans millions of miles and is teeming with talents and extraordinary people!"
"Among them, there are no shortage of experts who can manipulate the strange elements and subdue unusual beasts."
"Therefore, methods to alter appearances and use disguises are plentiful."
"Perhaps, some scheming desperado deliberately uses Director Lu’s appearance to frame him, thus disturbing the court and sowing discord between the ruler and ministers."
As Lin Youya’s words fell, the court fell into a dead silence.
Even the previously silent Left Minister Chang Mingsheng and Right Minister Bi Zhengzhi couldn’t help but feel a ripple in their hearts at this moment.
Their expressions were peculiar, their eyes filled with surprise and contemplation.
It was as if they were getting to know this usually extremely low-key Bright Mirror Bureau Director for the first time.
The eyes of civil and military officials also focused on Lin Youya, filled with exploration.
This old man, who usually showed no peaks or waves, unexpectedly had such a high level of cunning.
Indeed, in the court, no one was simple.
Good, good, good!
You’ve finished speaking!
Isn’t this just playing rogue?
If we follow Lin Youya’s words, then what’s the use of having your Bright Mirror Bureau, might as well disband on the spot.
If every criminal claimed someone else disguised themselves as them, then what’s the point of judging cases?
Yet, before everyone could react.
A purple figure slowly emerged from the void, graceful and otherworldly, like a celestial fairy descending to the mortal world.
The person was the Profound Bird Guard Director, Zi Yao.
Zi Yao descended in the center of the great hall, slightly bowing: "Your Majesty, since this matter involves the Profound Bird Guard, let this subject handle it."
Empress Xia Mingyue, upon seeing Zi Yao, slightly lifted the corners of her lips, revealing a faint smile.
"Very well!"
"Then let Mr. Zi take charge."
"I am weary!"
"Everyone, you may leave!"
The empress slowly rose, walking gracefully towards the rear hall’s stairs, her figure gradually disappearing from everyone’s sight.
Below, Luo Gongli and Sun Cheng watched, their faces instantly flushing a pig liver color, feeling extremely aggrieved in their hearts.
But the two of them dared not contradict in the slightest, having no choice but to bow alongside the other civil and military officials, collectively shouting.
"We, your subjects, respectfully send off Your Majesty!"