This old minister must have had a good relationship with Xue Huaiyuan back in the day. Seeing an old friend, he shared in detail why Xue Huaiyuan resigned. Having ambitions that can't be realized is truly stifling. Everyone listening couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion and pity.
Emperor Hongxiao said, "Such a talented person, yet falsely accused and imprisoned as a criminal, and now he has met such a wretched fate. This is my fault, as well as a loss for Northern Yan."
All the ministers knelt down.
Jiang Li's mind stirred; Xue Huaiyuan's past being revealed was just the help she needed at the moment. Without thinking, she said, "Your Majesty, Xue Huaiyuan's downfall was entirely Feng Yutang's doing, out of personal vengeance. This female servant requests severe punishment for Feng Yutang!"
"Of course, severe punishment!" Emperor Hongxiao snorted coldly, "I did not know that there could be such a brazen person beneath the heavens, framing the loyal and good!"
