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In the Imperial Hall, the ministers were assembled in rows.
"Kneel!" The Imperial Guards forcefully pressed lord Xu and Madam Xu to the ground.
The Emperor's gaze was piercing: "What happened with the Xu Mansion case twenty years ago?"
"I... I..." lord Xu trembled all over.
"Speak!" the Emperor commanded sternly.
"It was me! It was all my doing!" lord Xu finally broke down. "Back then, Xu Shu discovered our collusion with the Southern Forces. We were afraid of being exposed, so we set fire to the Xu Mansion. The the Yu Family knew the truth, so we..."
"Why did you target the the Yu Family?" the Emperor pressed further.
"Because the the Yu Family's mirror could decipher the Astronomical Code," Madam Xu suddenly interjected. "The hidden stakes we set up in Tianshi Market Camp Howl were all recorded in the Astronomical Code. If it were deciphered, we would..."
"But why did you have to set up stakes in the Northern Frontier?"
"Your Majesty," Lord Zhang stepped forward, "I have already investigated and found that the Xu Family had an agreement with the Southern Forces to use Tianshi Market Camp Howl as a base to collude with the Rebels for invasion once the time was ripe."
The Emperor was furious: "Such treacherous ambition! Bring forth the accounts and tokens!"
The eunuch presented the evidence. The Emperor flipped through it for a moment, his expression growing darker: "Over these years, how much silver have you received from the Rebels?"
lord Xu's face turned ashen: "There... there are about one hundred thousand taels..."
"Preposterous!" The Emperor slammed his hand on the table. "I have treated your family generously, yet you engage in such treasonous acts!"
"Your Majesty, please show mercy!" The Xu couple kowtowed repeatedly.
"Hmph!" The Emperor sneered. "If you hadn't been caught red-handed, you would still be plotting against Xu Yuan and Liu Ying!"
At that moment, the Empress spoke up: "Your Majesty, I have discovered another matter. After the the Yu Family was murdered, the Xu Family actually attempted to seize their assets. Fortunately, elder Yu had made preparations and entrusted his granddaughter to the the Liu Family."
"What?" The ministers gasped in shock. All eyes turned to Liu Ying.
"Your Majesty." Liu Ying stepped forward and bowed deeply. "I am indeed a descendant of the the Yu Family. Twenty years ago, I was taken in by the the Liu Family and thus survived."
The Emperor looked at the Xu couple: "Do you acknowledge this?"
"I... I confess..." lord Xu collapsed onto the ground.
"Good!" The Emperor declared sternly. "Xu Bowen and Madam Xu, colluding with Rebels, plotting against loyal subjects, and harboring ill intentions—according to law, you shall be executed! You will be sentenced after autumn, and your assets confiscated!"
"As for Xu Yuan," the Emperor's tone shifted, "your father is a loyal subject who has suffered great injustice. Today I shall restore the title of the Xu Family; you will be appointed as the new Lord Xu."
Xu Yuan knelt and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Liu Ying."
"Your servant is here."
"You are a descendant of the the Yu Family and have made great contributions to the Qintian Observatory. I hereby promote you to Zhao Yi, equivalent to Senior Third Rank."
The hall erupted with congratulations. At this moment, the Empress spoke up, "The the Yu Family has been loyal for generations, and Liu Ying has solved a major case. Why not return all the assets of the the Yu Family to her, to honor the spirits of her ancestors?"
"Granted!" The Emperor nodded. "Additionally, regarding the matter of Tianshi Market Camp Howl, Xu Yuan, do you have any plans?"
Xu Yuan stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, I wish to establish an observatory here, under the jurisdiction of the Qintian Observatory. It will allow us to observe celestial phenomena and patrol the borders."
"Excellent!" The Emperor was greatly pleased. "This matter will be entrusted to you and Liu Ying."
As the Xu couple was led away, Xu Yuan exchanged a glance with Liu Ying. After twenty years of injustice, they had finally been vindicated. Yet their story was just beginning.
Outside Tianshi Market Camp Howl, the sun began to rise. In the morning light, everything felt renewed. This ancient building, which held so many secrets, would continue to witness the peaceful years to come.
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