C144 (2/2)

Prime Minister Situ, who was standing in the first row, stood up impatiently when he heard Dong Aoqing's words.

He coldly glanced at Bai Zhi. The murderous intent that could not be concealed in those black tiger eyes sent chills down one's spine.

”Your Majesty, this old subject agrees with Uncle Situ. Old General Bai had a foolish granddaughter that everyone knew about. It was impossible for Southern Frontier King to not know about it during these years. So, I think that Old General Bai must have known since a long time ago that she was Princess Southern Frontier. That's why I left her by my side, afraid that I wouldn't know about this? ”

From the crowd, another white-haired old man stood out, and spoke in a stern voice as he denounced Bai Zhixi.

”Moreover, if I remember correctly, Old General Bai only handed over the military power in the last few months. At present, the subordinates that I have met with in the Old General Bai for a few months are also a sign of disrespect, this old subject cannot help but suspect the relationship between the Old General Bai and Southern Frontier. ”

The current commander, Zhao Zhize, was the brother of Commander Zhao, the leader of the imperial guards. One of them was in charge of the imperial palace, while the other was in charge of the army.

What he meant was that the Old General Bai was suspected of colluding with the Southern Frontier. If this hat were to fall on Old General Bai's body, he would never be able to wash it clean in his life.

When Bai Zhixi heard this, the nameless fire in his heart burned brighter and brighter. He could say whatever they wanted to say, but he couldn't say anything wrong about his grandfather.

Taking advantage that no one was paying attention, she secretly circulated her energy and prepared to teach these arrogant people a lesson.

Just as she was about to strike, she was surrounded by a pair of large, gentle hands.

She slowly turned her head, and saw Dongfang Chen looking at her with a face full of gentleness.

Bai Zhixi could not bear his gaze any longer, so she quickly averted her eyes and took her hand from his.

”Xi Er, don't be rash. This is the palace hall, and what they did was to anger you. As long as you kill someone in the Dongjun Kingdom Hall, you will not be able to step out of the Dongjun Kingdom grounds. Moreover, it will also cause a war between the two countries, is that worth it for you? ”

When Dongfang Chen's words that were as gentle as water reached them, Bai Zhixi realized that he had almost fallen into their trap.

She snorted lightly, her cold eyes sweeping across those few old officials who had been aggressively attacking just now. A trace of killing intent flashed across her beautiful eyes.

It was best not to fall into her hands, or else they would suffer a fate worse than death.

”Princess Southern Frontier, what do you think about this old subject's words?”

Dong Aoqing did not reply to the questions of Situ Guo's uncle, but asked Bai Zhixi with a smile on his face.

Only, in his bottomless eyes, there was a light flame that was burning. There was a hidden killing intent that was getting stronger and stronger.

The hall was frighteningly quiet, because of the Emperor's words, everyone stared fixedly at Bai Zhixi, waiting for her to finish.

Bai Zhixi looked at that pair of eyes and his heart sank. The Emperor is setting this up!

If he was the real princess, he would definitely know of his own identity and indirectly confirm the matter of his grandfather having an affair with the Southern Frontier. She, her grandfather, and even the entire Southern Frontier would be met with incalculable doubts. A great upheaval may come early.

If he wasn't the Southern Frontier Princess, today's matter was the crime of deceiving the monarch. What awaited her was either the wet dungeon or the guillotine.

His thoughts went back and forth, and he didn't know how to answer.

This was the first time she felt too much pressure and her hands were covered in cold sweat. However, she couldn't wipe them away.

”Reporting to Your Majesty, I …”

”Let me say it!”

It took a lot of effort for Bai Zhixi to muster the courage to speak up, but he was suddenly interrupted by an elderly voice.

She looked towards the source of the voice and saw Old General Bai walking in with large strides. After not seeing him for a few days, he had actually aged quite a bit.

”Grandpa …”

Bai Zhixi said in a slightly bitter tone, as if her throat was choked with fish bones. No matter how hard she tried to open her mouth, she was unable to say a single word.

”Your majesty, let this old subject explain everything!”

Old General Bai bowed respectfully towards Dong Aoqing, and after receiving his permission, he unhurriedly recounted the matters regarding Bai Zhixi's parents.

In the huge hall, the only sound that could be heard was the voice of the Old General Bai narrating the past. However, it was like a magnet that attracted everyone present.

In the courtyard of the Ronghua Palace, Shangguan Jingyan was playing chess with Situ Lan.

Beside them, there was a constant stream of eunuchs reporting to them about what had happened in the Great Assembly Hall.