The protagonist committed numerous evil deeds.

Chapter 169 Danli 3 The Jiang Family Secret

In the capital, Xie Wanzhou looked at the letter sent by Shen Yingsi in his hand, and the corners of his lips curled up.

"Let's go and pay our respects to our esteemed Emperor."

In December, the snow fell heavily in the capital, leaving deep footprints on the ground with every step.

Xie Wanzhou kicked open the palace door, and Shen Yi, looking surprised, was kicked off the dragon throne before he could react.

As soon as news of Shen Yannan's rebellion broke, Shen Yi anticipated that Xie Wanzhou would come, but he did not expect it to happen so quickly.

"If it weren't for Si'er's carefulness, I would never have imagined that you, you bastard, would dare to harm my Xie family!"

"What makes you think you've gotten to sit on this throne all this time?"

"With the emergence of demons, the world is nothing but a mess. Who cares about imperial power? Without my Xie family to bail you out, what can you hold onto: the throne or the power?"

Xie Wanzhou sat casually on the dragon throne, looking down at Shen Yi, who looked like a stray dog.

With their positions reversed, it's impossible to tell who is the ruler and who is the subject.

"Yes, yes, yes, the Imperial Uncle is right. This world depends on you demon-catching families. Without you, the world would not be so peaceful."

"Especially your Xie family, everyone knows that if it weren't for your protection, half the people in this world would be dead! But Imperial Uncle, what kind of person am I, Shen Yi? The framing and collusion with demons you mentioned have nothing to do with me!"

"Don't believe me? Ask around. I spend my days playing with birds with the court officials. How could I possibly be colluding with any demons? Shen Yannan rebelled, so kill him. What does it have to do with me?"

The rare spirit bird in the cage was chirping incessantly, and Shen Yi knelt on the ground, looking completely lost, even bursting into tears.

"None of your business? The Manzhou region has already raised an army. Without your help in plotting behind the scenes, what right does Shen Yannan have to raise an army? Associating with demons and monsters, Shen Yi, what have you done?"

Shen Yi crawled on all fours to Xie Wanzhou's feet, tears and snot streaming down his face, which cost him four points off his otherwise handsome appearance.

“My benefactor, my brother-in-law, how could I possibly have such abilities? I lack the aptitude for cultivation, I'm too playful, and I have no ambition whatsoever. I'm destined for greatness in this life. You know, that was my father-in-law's assessment of me when I came to him seeking knowledge.”

“You’re mistaken, my father didn’t say that.”

Xie Wanzhou was too lazy to waste words with him, so he kicked the man to the ground, drew his sword, and pressed it against the man's neck.

"Since you know nothing, you have no right to speak with me."

"Now that Si'er is all grown up, it's a bit shameless of you to still be occupying this position. What do you think?"

Shen Yi swallowed hard and burst into tears, “Your Majesty, that’s not how it works! Shen Yannan left the palace at a young age and has only returned during festivals. I’ve never seen him before. I really didn’t know he would rebel!”

"They really won't shed a tear until they see the coffin."

As soon as he finished speaking, he swung his sword, only to have it suddenly blocked by another sword.

"Thank you, Wanzhou!"

Shen Yi looked up and was filled with relief and joy. He knelt down and cried, hugging the person in front of him.

This time, the crying didn't have that disgusting snot, nor did it involve flying facial features. Instead, it had a more broken look, with eyes brimming and staring intently at the person in front of him. He was already quite handsome, but this crying added a touch of pitifulness to his appearance.

"Wan Ning, I am so sorry. I let my brother kill me. If I hadn't been soft-hearted back then, Shen Yannan would never have had the chance to wreak havoc on the world. It is all my fault!"

Shen Yi looked heartbroken and remorseful. Xie Wan Ning helped him up, and her suspicions lessened somewhat.

"Xie Wanzhou! Is this how I raised you?"

Xie Wanning tried to hit him with the scabbard, just like she did when they were children, but Xie Wanzhou grabbed the scabbard and stared straight at her.

"Sister, Shen Yi wants the lives of my entire Xie family! Should you still protect him?"

"he……"

Xie Wanning wanted to defend Shen Yi, but the evidence sent to her palace and Shen Yannan's uprising in the south made her speechless.

"My sister has lived in the deep palace for a long time and is unaware of the changes in the people and things around her. If my sister can't see clearly, it's alright. I, Xie Wanzhou, will help my sister solve everything."

Xie Wanning felt a surge of anger. "What do you mean by this?"

Xie Wanzhou shouted, "Someone! Take Her Majesty the Empress back to the palace to rest."

"How dare you!"

Several members of the Xie family walked out from the surrounding area, ignoring her words. Xie Wanning frowned in disbelief; these were all people she had personally cultivated!

Shen Yi seemed about to speak, but Xie Wanzhou gave him a look, and Shen Yi shut his mouth.

"Does Sister still remember them? Does she remember that she was once the head of the Xie family? Does she remember the original aspirations she shared with her father when they founded the Feather Spirit Army?"

There was a hint of confusion in Xie Wanning's eyes, yet she knew that perhaps she had really misjudged the person.

Over the years, she had long forgotten the days when she was the head of the family.

Xie Wanzhou smiled and said, "If my sister doesn't remember, Wanzhou will never forget."

Shen Yi held Xie Wan Ning's hand tightly, but this time Xie Wan Ning brushed it away.

"Have you lied to me? Shen Yi, are you trying to ruin the Xie family?"

Shen Yi shook his head: "Wan Ning, I have never had such intentions!"

"Really? Then do you love me?"

Shen Yi solemnly promised, "I love you, Wan Ning, how could I not love you! I, Shen Yi, will only love you in this lifetime."

Xie Wanning smiled: "But your love is not important to me. I can tolerate Shen Yannan because I love you. But I cannot tolerate you daring to plot against the Xie family behind my back."

Xie Wanning glanced at Xie Wanzhou, feeling utterly powerless. She turned and walked out of the palace. She had come here to demand an explanation from Shen Yi, but now she realized that it was no longer important.

Shen Yi was clearly panicked and grabbed the person, crying, "Wan Ning, save me!"

"Shen Yi, I am a daughter of the Xie family!"

Xie Wanning pushed the man away. "You were the one who asked me for marriage. I love you, and I will naturally help you secure your throne. But if you dare to scheme against me or the Xie family, no matter how much of it is true or false, I will not tolerate it!"

"Besides, I already have my Si'er."

After Xie Wanning finished speaking, she turned around and walked out of the palace step by step. It didn't matter. Anyway, Shen Yi was dead, and she would still be of noble status.

Xie Wanzhou's brows relaxed, his posture was comfortable, and the corners of his mouth turned up as he said, "His Majesty's illness has worsened, and he may pass away in a few days."

"you!"

"Throw him into the dungeon, and he won't talk? Your Majesty, I have plenty of ways to deal with that."

The bird in the cage was still chirping incessantly. Xie Wanzhou reached out his hand, and his spiritual power flew out, causing the bird in the cage to die silently.

Xie Wanzhou's smile didn't fade as he stepped out of the palace.

"Just interrogate him casually, make him suffer a bit. I find his face really annoying."

Xie San, one of his subordinates, asked in confusion, "Whatever?"

“He’s been living right under my nose all these years, able to secretly collude with Shen Yannan, but he can’t get his hands on that ancient demon. He’s tight-lipped, so I doubt I can get anything out of him. His Highness instructed us not to take his life, as it would dirty our hands. We’ll just throw this wretched life at his good son.”

Xie San's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded: "Understood. But sir, how did they collude with the demons?"

“Shen Yi hasn’t left the palace much in recent years, nor has he shown any unusual behavior. Perhaps their collusion started even earlier…”

Xie Wanzhou suddenly realized something; that wasn't his father's evaluation of Shen Yi, the year Shen Yi went to school...

Then he grabbed Xie San's arm and asked, "What did Pei Kuang say in his letter?"

Xie San was stunned. How could he know that Pei Kuang had sent so many letters, and each one was so thick?

"what?"

Xie Wanzhou no longer needed his answer and said, "Xie San, I'm transferring you to the Forest Guard. Once Pei Kuang has dealt with Shen Yannan, he will come to join you."

"Stabilize the capital; I have urgent business to attend to and must return to Guigu!"

After Xie Wanzhou finished speaking, he suddenly started running forward. He knew! He knew!

More than 20 years have passed, and he is finally going to get to the bottom of the Jiang family case!

Jiang Yanyu, Jiang Yanzheng, An Le... Could this be the secret your Jiang family is hiding?

You guys are really something...

They deserve to die!

A few days later, the dungeon was raided, and Shen Yi, disfigured, sat on the bird demon, cursing the Xie family's ancestors for eighteen generations.