Calling a deer a horse

Mo Yunxuan watched Ji Ruxue's expression shift between cloudy and clear, yet she remained silent. He didn't want to wait any longer.

He stood up, brushed off his clothes with his sleeves, making a "pa pa" sound.

He said casually, "If Your Majesty has nothing else, this lord will take his leave."

Ji Ruxue had also given up on the idea of getting closer to Mo Yunxuan.

Frowning, her delicate face tightened, and she looked at Mo Yunxuan sternly.

"Wait! Duke of Wei, you should know that the Dagan Dynasty needs an explanation regarding the Taihua Academy matter."

Seeing that Ji Ruxue was finally getting down to business, Mo Yunxuan dropped his nonchalant demeanor.

He became serious for once, his tone grave as he said, "An explanation?"

"May I ask what kind of explanation Your Majesty desires?"

"My Wei State Duke Mansion currently has 3 cultivators at the Body Integration Realm, 30 at the Void Refinement Realm, and nearly 200 at the Spirit Transmutation Realm."

"I wonder if this explanation is sufficient?"

But then, his eyes narrowed slightly, the corners of his mouth curling into a disdainful arc, his contempt unconcealed.

"If Your Majesty truly needs an explanation, then this lord can offer you some advice."

"Lü Qingjian attempted treason, cultivating a large number of subversive forces within the academy. Nearly half of the instructors have become his lackeys. His actions are unforgivable."

"Therefore, the Vice Dean of Taihua Academy, Lü Qingjian, and his cronies are sentenced to death, with their nine generations of kin implicated, to be executed immediately!"

"The Dean of Taihua Academy, for knowing but not reporting and deliberately indulging them, deserves the same punishment. Sentenced to death, with their nine generations of kin implicated, to be executed immediately!"

Ji Ruxue stared, dumbfounded, at Mo Yunxuan, who was earnestly fabricating charges.

A surge of anger welled up within her. These were her people!

To have them killed so inexplicably, and then to have her brand them as traitors, was simply a stab to the heart!

But then she suddenly remembered something and immediately interjected, "What about Qiu Ziqin?"

Since everyone else was sentenced to death, Qiu Ziqin shouldn't fare much better.

She wanted to see what crime he would pin on Qiu Ziqin.

If the punishment was light, she would have a valid reason to reject his previous statement.

With this thought, a hint of anticipation even appeared in Ji Ruxue's heart.

Mo Yunxuan glanced at Ji Ruxue, whose eyes held a strange look, and raised an eyebrow.

As if I'm an idiot and would dig my own grave!

"The Vice Dean of Taihua Academy, Qiu Ziqin, rendered meritorious service by reporting the crime. However, due to his prolonged dereliction of duty over the years, he indirectly condoned the treasonous acts of Lü Qingjian and his group."

"Therefore, he is demoted to a slave, and has now been bought by the Duke of Wei, Mo Yunxuan."

"You... I... This..."

Ji Ruxue was stunned by Mo Yunxuan's shameless declaration, unable to accept it for a moment.

"Your Majesty, how was my judgment? It should be quite fair!"

Mo Yunxuan tilted his chin up, looking smug.

This provocation made Ji Ruxue lose her composure. She suppressed her anger and pointed towards the door.

"We are done here. Duke of Wei, you should return to your mansion quickly."

However, Mo Yunxuan's main purpose for coming today was not to chat with Ji Ruxue.

It was to bring back his little pet.

"Your Majesty, regarding Qing Li, what do you say...?"

This time, Ji Ruxue completely lost it, and said furiously, "Get out!"

Mo Yunxuan cupped his hands and took his leave. Before leaving, he went to a corner, took Qing Li's small hand, and ran out.

Qing Li glanced back at the Empress with concern, then didn't break free and followed him out.

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However, Ji Ruxue knew that Mo Yunxuan hadn't mentioned arranging for anyone to raid her home just now, which was giving her a choice.

Would she choose to continue arguing, and have the Wei State Duke Mansion immediately set out to raid her home?

Or would she turn a blind eye and let this matter pass?

According to her temperament, she naturally didn't want to let it go.

With such a sycophantic minister who wanted to spend the night on the Dragon Bed, her reign as emperor was somewhat uneasy!

But Mo Yunxuan's cultivation had inexplicably reached the same level as hers, and she had no confidence that she could keep him here.

Unless the old ancestors deep within the Imperial Palace emerged and joined forces with her, would there be a chance to completely crush Mo Yunxuan.

But unless the dynasty faced a major crisis, the old ancestors would never appear.

This incident with Lin Fan, compared to what the ancestors dealt with, was nothing at all.

Even if they had summoned the ancestors, after hearing the whole story, they might have applauded Mo Yunxuan's actions!

Not only would she fail to suppress him, but she would also be furious, making it a complete loss.

Therefore, to prevent further losses and for her own health, she could only endure it.

She couldn't help but feel indignant as she watched the backs of the two as they left, slamming her hand hard on the desk.

Her emotions churned, unable to calm down for a long time.

At that moment, a man in eunuch attire emerged and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, why be so angry? In another month or two, you will be able to cultivate to the Body Integration Realm Mid Stage."

"Once you reach that level, even if the Wei State Duke Mansion has three cultivators at the Body Integration Realm Early Stage, they will be at your beck and call."

Hearing his words, a flicker of annoyance flashed in Ji Ruxue's eyes.

If it weren't for this eunuch's self-serving advice, perhaps today's conversation with Mo Yunxuan would have been very pleasant.

It was this damned eunuch's fault that their meeting ended on such a sour note.

However, this person seemed to have the Imperial Consort Dowager's backing, so she couldn't directly get rid of him.

She feigned a calm demeanor and said, "Wang Hai, you're not needed here anymore. You may leave."

Seeing the Empress's cold expression, Wang Hai respectfully withdrew.

After turning around at the doorway, his expression suddenly stiffened, and he inwardly swore, "Bitch, acting all high and mighty, just you wait!"

"Once I get you into bed, let's see if you can maintain that cold demeanor."

However, his Golden Core Realm cultivation was too low, and he had no idea that his undisguised lust and malice could be easily perceived by Ji Ruxue, who was standing close by.

Ji Ruxue transmitted her voice to Hong Yu, who had been silent since entering the room.

"Hong Yu, send someone to keep an eye on Wang Hai. I want his detailed information."

"I want to see what gives him the confidence to harbor such intentions towards me."

Meanwhile, Mo Yunxuan, having just left the Imperial Study, stopped after running a short distance.

In the long corridor, Mo Yunxuan held Qing Li's hand, strolling leisurely.

Qing Li lowered her head, not saying a word, following closely behind him.

Their hearts surprisingly calmed down, giving them a sense of peaceful tranquility.

Suddenly, a wave of malice washed over him from behind. Mo Yunxuan's divine sense swept backward, and he saw a eunuch staring at him fiercely. He frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled as to when he had offended a eunuch.

Could it be the fault of his previous incarnation?

Qing Li noticed that her hand was not being played with and looked up at Mo Yunxuan, seeing his furrowed brow.

She quickly moved in front of him and asked calmly, "What's wrong?"