Portable Space: The Peasant Princess

Chapter 351: Being thick-skinned



In the Jinluan Palace, all the ministers gathered and looked at the dark-faced emperor sitting on the dragon throne. Everyone did not even dare to breathe.

 The whole hall was so quiet that you could hear the embroidery needle falling clearly.

In the middle of the hall, Zhou Yu was kneeling on the ground while being escorted by soldiers, and King Annan and his family were also kneeling on the ground.

“Uncle Three Emperors, why don’t you explain it?”

His voice was very gloomy, like a bell, beating on the hearts of King Annan and those who were of the same faction as King Annan.

 For a while, some people watched the changes quietly, some were gloating about the misfortune, and some were sweating on their foreheads.

“Reporting to your majesty, I am loyal to your majesty and have no second thoughts. This matter has nothing to do with me. I hope your majesty will understand and clear my name!”

His expression remained unchanged, as if he was sure of getting rid of the matter.

“That’s not the case, Your Majesty, it was clearly you who sent me to the north to meet with Yun Zifeng and Mei Liu, the leader of the barbarian army!”

Zhou Yu struggled and shook his head. He originally thought that King Annan would try to save him, but he never thought that he would sacrifice himself.

"Yu'er, I wish you were young and powerful, and treat you as my own son. I treat you many times better than Jian'er and Xiang'er. But I didn't expect that you would go behind my back and collude with the barbarian army, causing harm to you. The soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty were killed and injured countless times, causing the people to be displaced and devastated. Now, you are blaming the matter on me. Your thoughts are really vicious!"

The more he spoke, the more excited he became, looking distressed. If they had not known what he was thinking, everyone present would have thought that this matter really had nothing to do with him.

“Your Majesty, this person colluded with the barbarian army and betrayed the Great Zhou Dynasty together with the Yunxiao Kingdom. He must not be allowed to stay!”

 Zhou Yu was arrested, and he had already prepared for it. After all, in this kind of thing, he would lose if he won. He was prepared for victory, but he also planned for failure.

Lu Yuan and Lu Yi and his son watched with cold eyes. King Annan was really thick-skinned. For such an obvious thing, he could still act without blushing or heartbeat. This shameless state was indeed unmatched by anyone.

 “Zhou Yu, what do you say?”

 The emperor cast his eyes on Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu shook his head in horror, his face full of fear and despair.

"No, that's not the case. The prince sent me there. Your Majesty, Your Majesty is aware of it!"

How could things be like this? Didn't they agree that if the incident came to light, King Annan would find a way to rescue him?

 But now, the way King Annan looked at him contained only endless murderous intent, and the kindness of the past was no longer there.

"Your Majesty, Yu'er is young and ignorant, and has made a big mistake. Your Majesty, please give me a lighter punishment!"

Princess Annan choked with sobs and knelt down on the ground. Her brother was just such a son. If he was gone, how could he survive?

She knew King Annan's plan and his ambition, but she didn't expect that in the end, King Annan would sacrifice Zhou Yu.

“Sister-in-law, you can’t even protect yourself, but you still want to plead for your nephew. This is really a deep relationship between an aunt and a nephew!”

 Someone spoke sarcastically. This person was none other than Murong Che, who had always been at odds with King Annan. He was also the fourth prince in the capital who was famous for his idleness, King Che.

Princess Nan'an stiffened slightly. She looked at Zhou Yu who was being detained at the side, her eyes full of pity.

"Come here, Zhou Yu colluded with the barbarian army, betrayed the great Zhou Dynasty, and harmed the people. He will be thrown into a heavy prison today and will be executed at a later date. During this period, no one will be allowed to visit!"

 “Your Majesty…”

Seeing someone speaking, the emperor said coldly: "Whoever pleads for mercy will be guilty of the same crime."

Knowing that no matter how many questions he asked, it would be useless. Although the emperor was angry, he had no choice. King Annan had always been cunning and cunning. Since he did not admit that this matter was related to him, he must have been fully confident to prove that he had nothing to do with it.

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked. No one dared to plead for Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu was so frightened that he fainted on the spot.

Princess Annan was about to speak, but King Annan hurriedly shook his head to stop her.

 (End of this chapter)