The Wang Scion Turned Black into White; the Bright Mirror Hung High to Discern Loyalty from Treachery

Clad in splendid brocade, Wang Sheng stood as graceful as a jade tree in the breeze. He bowed respectfully, calm and unhurried, as though he were not the one being accused, and said evenly:

"My lord, please judge wisely. The Wang lineage has endured a thousand years and possesses deep foundations. As its legitimate son, why would I collude with the Demon Race over a few treasures, ruin my reputation, give others a handle against me, and disgrace my lineage?"

After glancing at Chang'anzi, Wang Sheng turned his gaze to Chu Yunfei and continued, "Perhaps the Truth-Seeking Abbey and the Chu did this instead. After all, Floating Cloud Mountain, where the Truth-Seeking Abbey stands, is a branch of Azure Dragon Mountain, while the Chu are deeply rooted in Fengyang Commandery, with hands and eyes reaching the heavens."

"Now that the Truth-Seeking Abbey has produced two True Persons, all eyes are on it, and keeping a low profile is no longer easy. The two parties must have discussed finding a scapegoat. Since the Wang and the Chu have had disagreements before, the Chu bore a Hatred and carefully devised this trap to sully our good name.

"Evidence can be fabricated, and witnesses can coordinate their testimony. There are countless strange and wondrous arts in this world. How can we know that no such technique exists?"

He glanced at True Person Qingming, Wang Hai, and the other Yin Spirits, then continued, "Perhaps these accomplices were bewitched by the Chu, their families and friends threatened, forcing them to take desperate risks, turn black into white, and drag the Wang down into the mire. Such intentions deserve punishment."

In the Hall of Bright Judgment, Wang Sheng spoke with absolute conviction, as though none of this concerned the Wang Family and every accusation had been