Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort-Chapter 86: Let Her Stay (2)

Concubine Jiang’s charming eyes were filled with chaos as she searched for her own family among the seats. However, when she met her father’s gaze, he slowly shook his head at her.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Mu Qingge suddenly spoke, complimenting with a smile. When everyone turned to look at her, she continued, "I too do not believe this matter is related to Prince Rui, but He Cheng has claimed so. If not handled according to the law as a warning, and if rumors spread, it would tarnish the reputation of Prince Rui and the Royal Family, disheartening countless soldiers."

"Indeed. In this matter, we request an explanation from Your Majesty for the Mu Family. For two generations, the Mu Family has shed blood for the Qin Country, and now the only descendant is maliciously plotted against at a palace banquet. If this spreads, it won’t just dishearten the countless soldiers of Great Qin." Mu Xiong spoke loudly, showing a stance unwilling to give up easily.

The words of the Mu Family’s grandfather and grandson did not directly accuse Qin Jinhao, but the demand for an explanation was heavily laden with threat.

Yes! And so what if it is a threat?

The Mu Family has its pride; no one should think of stepping over them.

Their restraint is merely Mu Xiong’s reluctant tolerance for chaos in the world.

Otherwise, his army might have stormed the Qin Country’s Imperial Palace long ago when his two sons and wife mysteriously died and his daughter-in-law disappeared.

’He Family, this time it’s truly over!’

Members of the He Family, faces ashen, all looked at He Cheng, lying on the ground like a pile of mud, with undisguised hatred in their eyes.

Kneeling on the ground, Qin Jinhao received a hint from his mother and hurriedly said, "Father Emperor, your son is innocent. If the He Family can provide evidence that your son plotted against the Mu Mansion, I will confess my guilt. If they cannot, then I ask Father Emperor to punish them for slandering me!"

Evidence?

Where could they find evidence?

This clearly demanded that the Emperor use the lives of the entire He Family to appease the matter!

"Indeed. He Family, do you have any evidence?" Qin Cang partially closed his eyes and asked coldly.

He Cheng’s father, now despairing, closed his eyes, prostrated on the ground, and knowing he was doomed, pleaded, "Your Majesty, this old official is implicated by his unworthy son and has nothing to say. I only beg Your Majesty to consider this old official’s diligence and spare the innocent children of my He Family from the death penalty."

’The He Family still hopes to leave a trace of their bloodline?’ Mu Qingge lowered her eyes, her long lashes masking the merciless cold smile beneath.

No need for her to act. Now that Qin Jinhao has enmity with the He Family, even if the Emperor truly spares the He Family’s children, they may not survive Prince Rui’s pursuit.

Is she ruthless and heartless?

Heh, she merely stirred up a few words for an explanation. The rest of the decisions, those are truly the Royal Family’s cold-blooded actions.

If today, He Cheng’s plot succeeded and her blood was spilled, she dares to guarantee that when the Mu Family was in great grief, that would be the Royal Family’s best opportunity to strike.

The Mu Mansion would cease to exist, her grandfather and aunt, those closest to her, would also have no escape, likely not even finding a place to be buried after death.

The matter has escalated to this point and cannot afford further delay.

Qin Cang, anxious to handle unfinished business tonight, hurried to conclude the matter. "He Cheng attempted to harm the young Lord Mu Qingge from the Mu Mansion, by the law should be executed. Also, he slandered Prince Rui unjustly, a crime warranting the execution of his entire family. However, considering the He Family’s years of loyalty, their underage children will be spared the death penalty, sent to servitude, and exiled to the frontier."

"Your Majesty, have mercy——!"

As he was being dragged away by the Imperial Army, He Cheng finally shouted desperately as if awakening from a nightmare.

But, no one paid attention anymore.

The He Family members were taken away; no one had expected that this banquet held in honor of the Holy King would become their death warrant. Amidst sighs, Qin Cang looked at the kneeling Qin Jinhao again and said, "Although Prince Rui was falsely accused, the fault of inadequate restraint is unforgivable. I hereby sentence you to meditate in the Imperial Temple for three months, transcribing scriptures for the Empress Dowager, and praying for the country."

Thus, was the opportunity to be favored by the Holy King stripped away?

Qin Jinhao’s heart tightened, with growing hatred for the He Family. Yet he could only suppress his inner fury and accept the decree.

"Mu Qingge, having been startled tonight, I grant you ten thousand taels of gold and countless treasures as consolation."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Mu Qingge smiled as she accepted the decree, then led her grandfather and aunt back to their seats at the Mu Mansion’s table.

Finally resolving the issue, Qin Cang turned with apprehension to face the man like a cold, moonlit glow and said, "Your Majesty, I’m sorry to have embarrassed you. Among the young gentry of my Qin country, is there anyone who could catch Your Majesty’s eye?"

Si Mo, who pretended to be asleep, slowly opened his eyes. With a slender and elegant finger hidden in his wide sleeve, he pointed distantly, "Her then."