"That female official was sent by me. How did she overstep herself with you? And how did she become entangled with the Chen family's attendant, even dragging the princess into it? Why were they so determined to kill you?" Emperor Yifei felt that I had made things sound too simple. Even if she wanted to shield me, she could not be so hasty and naturally needed to question me more carefully.
I was in no hurry either. I recounted everything in full detail, then said, "The new master of the Jiufang Lineage suffered a military defeat, so naturally he would blame the Di Household for refusing to send troops. Once he heard that I was the Di Household's chief guard, how could he not vent his anger on me? He simply doesn't know that the Di Household is in a difficult position as well. I also have a few words from the old madam of the Di Household. They reveal the entire cause and conclusion of this matter."
Di Yifei savored my long explanation, then quickly understood my intentions and went along with me. "The Di Household refused to send troops. Could there have been some other reason?"
"The Di Household has always obeyed the former master of the Jiufang Lineage without question, assisting him diligently for many years. Yet now, the brothers of the Jiufang Lineage have turned against each other, fighting among themselves for the throne of family master. Such an act that destroys human bonds grieves the Di Household. They would rather see the two brothers reconcile and fulfill the former master's last wish. How could they possibly stand behind such a tragedy of human relations?" I said slowly. These words immediately drew the sidelong glances of a crowd of immortals. Even the masters of the other