It was clearly Dongfang Xia's own plan to lure all the hostile forces into the trap and capture them all.
Su Yu had only brought along Huan Mei.
Now he was pushing all the blame onto Su Yu.
He did not think this was a good thing!
There were bound to be remaining hostile forces, and they would definitely vent their hatred on Su Yu.
Moreover, that Huan Mei had an extraordinary identity, as she was from the Star Alliance Chamber of Commerce.
The Star Alliance Chamber of Commerce might not blame Su Yu for her death.
Dongfang Xia looked at Su Yu with a faint smile, then retracted his gaze. "In addition, there is a group of traitors from the Empire. Bring them here!"
Under the watch of a group of guards, the core members of Beixin's bloodline were all brought into the hall.
The First Prince's pupils shrank, and the other princes were also shocked. Princess Ruchen covered her mouth, unable to contain her surprise.
How many dynasties had it been since a king had betrayed them?
Once this was announced, it would be a historic event that would shake the Empire.
What was most unbelievable was that Bei Wang Chen had displayed outstanding talent. Sooner or later, he would become the most powerful fief in the Empire.
Bei Wang Chen might even break through the Three Crown Emperors and become a powerful national guardian.
It was unimaginable that such a family had betrayed them.
"My sons, what do you think I should do?" Dongfang Xia asked calmly.
For a moment, the princes were silent.
There was only one way to betray the Empire, and that was to wipe out the entire clan!
What did their father mean by asking them for their opinions?
Did he not want to kill Beixin's bloodline and wanted them to find a way out? Or was he trying to test their attitude towards Beixin's bloodline?
To be honest, the princes were inextricably linked to their fiefs, and this was even more evident during the fight for the Great Yu's relics.
Behind every prince, there was a Conferred King who supported them.
Beixin's support was undoubtedly the First Prince.
It was the First Prince's turn to be in a difficult position.
Dongfang Xia was unfathomable. His every word and action often had a deeper meaning. It would be a disaster if he made a slight mistake.
He thought quickly, and a moment later, his eyes shot out a cold light. "Father, I think they should be dealt with according to the laws of the Empire."
There was a reason for his answer.
No matter what his father, the Emperor, thought, he insisted on handling the matter according to the law and was impartial. Even if his father wanted to keep Beixin's bloodline alive, it could not be said that the Great Imperial Prince's opinion was wrong.
On the other hand, if his Imperial Father wanted to test the attitude of him and Beixin's bloodline, and if he pleaded for leniency and angered his Imperial Father's suspicions, then he would be consigned to eternal damnation.
Hearing this, many people from Beixin's bloodline stared at the First Prince.
Bei Wang Chen gazed deeply at him and heaved a long sigh, but he didn't say a word.
The North Gazing Pearl's beautiful face lost all color, unable to believe that the first one to request for severe punishment would be him, her future husband.
Dongfang Xia's face was filled with an unfathomable expression, "My son, I remember that you are engaged to the North Pronged Pearl, right?"
What engagement! The Eldest Imperial Prince was secretly resentful. The North Gazing Pearl and the Sixth Imperial Brother had been together for a long time, so he couldn't do anything about it.
"Imperial Father, it is precisely because of this that I should adhere to the laws of the country and not care about the personal feelings between a man and a woman," he replied righteously.
Dongfang Xia nodded slightly, "Hmm, what about Hui Ren?"
Hui Ren was the name of the Second Prince. When his name was mentioned, the Second Prince said expressionlessly, "I agree with the First Brother's decision."
The Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, and the Fifth Prince stood out one after another, expressing their agreement with the First Prince.
No one was willing to express their opinions carelessly and anger their Imperial Father.
"What about Ruchen?" Dongfang Xia asked.
Princess Ruchen was even more cautious. She had worked hard to become the first in the fight for the nation's fate, and the crown prince was in sight. If there was a slight mistake, all her previous efforts would be in vain.
"Imperial Father, I also agree with the First Brother's opinion."
Anyway, she had never interacted with Beixin's bloodline. To be exact, Emperor Wuhen had once visited them to rope them in, but was mercilessly rejected by Beixin's bloodline.
She didn't need to take the risk to plead for Beixin's bloodline.
Five princes and one princess unanimously agreed to exterminate Beixin's bloodline.
The people from Beixin's bloodline looked bitter.
Beixin's bloodline was going to end here!
No matter how much they had contributed to the dynasty, and no matter how deep their relationship with the First Prince was, when they made a mistake, everything was equal to zero.
Dongfang Xia's expression was unchanged, and he remained silent.
Everyone knew that he was contemplating and making his final decision.
He could decide the life and death of Beixin's bloodline with a single thought.
Beixin's bloodline no longer held any hope.
How could there be any hope when there was no one to speak up for them?
As Dongfang Xia's eyes gradually turned cold, he had already made a decision in his heart. It was the worst kind.
But just as he was about to speak, Su Yu, who had been silent all this time, slowly said, "Imperial Father, I think we can be lenient."
The five princes and princesses turned to look at the source of the voice and were surprised.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see the murderous intent in Dongfang Xia's eyes at the last moment.
He did not want to leave Beixin's bloodline alive.
Su Yu's objection was, in fact, going against his Imperial Father's wishes.
If his Imperial Father was angry, the consequences would be unimaginable.
But hearing Su Yu's words, the cold light in Dongfang Xia's eyes slowly faded, and he wore a faint smile. "Oh? Why? According to the laws of our empire, only death awaits those who betray us. This is the only way to intimidate the entire territory. "
Su Yu spoke frankly with assurance. "First of all, only me, my brothers, my sister, and my Imperial Father know about the betrayal of Beixin's bloodline. If we did not say it, who would know? Could it be those traitors who are already dead? "
"Secondly, there is a reason for the betrayal of Beixin's bloodline. I believe that my Imperial Father, who controls the entire territory, must know about it!" He pointed out. Dongfang Xia smiled faintly. "Continue."
"Their betrayal was not a matter of loyalty. They were forced to do so, and they had a forgivable original intention."
"Finally, the Dayu Empire has been promoted to a three-star civilization, and it is the time to govern the neighboring civilizations. It is the time to use people. Beixin's bloodline has guarded the borders for many years, and they have made great contributions. How can we easily erase their contributions? Why not keep them and let them continue to serve us? "
After listening to his words.
The people of Beixin's bloodline stared at Su Yu in disbelief.
Even the North Gazing Pearl felt like she was dreaming.
In her heart, Su Yu was the archenemy of the Beixin bloodline, and the sinner who had harmed her deeply.
The North Gazing Pearl resented him.
However, when Beixin's bloodline was in trouble, the one who helped them was not the First Prince, whom she had a close relationship with and was engaged to.
It was the man she hated so much.
She did not understand why Su Yu had done this. Only by cutting off Beixin's bloodline would no one leak the news that he had stolen the Beixin Royal Tripod.
What he had done had no benefits.
Bei Wangchen was stunned. He had imagined which prince would plead for the Beixin bloodline, but Su Yu was the only one he had not imagined.
Dongfang Xia looked at Su Yu quietly. He had even known that his own son had died long ago.
Moreover, the disappearance of the Beixin Royal Tripod, which was related to the fate of the Dayu Empire? He had already known.
The reason he had asked for the opinions of all the Princes and Princesses, but not Su Yu, was that he knew that Su Yu would kill him out of guilt.
Who knew that Su Yu would take the initiative to plead for the Beixin bloodline?
Dongfang Xia looked at Su Yu meaningfully. He realized that he had the world under his control, and his sons were firmly in his grasp. Only Su Yu gave him an unfathomable feeling.
He even suspected that if he wanted to kill Su Yu, he would have to pay an unimaginable price.
"My son, do you mean what you said?" Dongfang Xia asked calmly, his face expressionless.
Su Yu nodded slightly. "Every word is sincere."
The Beixin bloodline was implicated by him, and he could not sit back and do nothing.
Dongfang Xia was silent for a long while, then nodded slightly and said, "Draft the decree."
The eunuch beside him immediately raised his pen.
"Prince Beixin has protected the country. He will be rewarded with 10,000 divine stones and a beautiful concubine. Bei Wangchen is talented and will be promoted to the commander of the Imperial Guards."
Hearing this, the five Princes and Princesses' faces changed drastically.
Their father had changed his intention to kill them and rewarded them generously.
Not only did he destroy the Beixin bloodline, but he also rewarded them to appease them!
All because of Su Yu's suggestion!
They knew their father well. He was headstrong and rarely listened to the opinions of others.
This was definitely the first time they had seen something like this!
How much did he trust Su Yu?
The Beixin bloodline felt like they were in a dream. Prince Beixin was pleasantly surprised and suddenly kowtowed. "I am guilty!"
"Speak!"
"The Beixin Royal Cauldron is lost!"
The five Princes and Princess Ruchen were all shocked.
That was the destiny of the Dayu Empire. Once it was lost, the foundation of the empire would be shaken, and the empire would be in turmoil.
Even the death of his whole family would not be enough punishment!
"I know."
However, Dongfang Xia said calmly.
How did he know?
It was the Beixin bloodline's turn to be stunned.
When did he know?
Prince Beixin said in fear and trepidation, "Your Majesty, please punish me."
Dongfang Xia laughed lightly. "It's just a cauldron. It doesn't matter if it's lost."
Many people were dumbfounded.
The cauldron that was said to stabilize the destiny of the Dayu Empire was just a cauldron in Dongfang Xia's eyes.
He looked at the crowd and said calmly, "How could a few small cauldrons contain the destiny of the Dayu Empire?"
"The real destiny of the nation is here." He pointed at himself and then at the crowd.
The crowd did not understand what he meant. Dongfang Xia said with emotion, "The Cauldron of Destiny was forged by the first emperor, and it stabilized the destiny of the empire in different places. However, how many times do you think the empire is now?"
A thousand times! Ten thousand times!
The original Dayu Empire was even worse than the Constellation Sea.
"However, the destiny of the nation in the cauldron has never increased!" Dongfang Xia's gaze was profound. "The destiny of the empire is never decided by the destiny of the nation. It's decided by me, my sons, and all the ministers!"
"You are the real destiny of the Dayu Empire!"
His words made the crowd's blood boil. The empire was what it was today because of them, not because of those dead cauldrons.
"Therefore, it's no big deal if it's lost. The destiny of the Dayu Empire will not weaken because of a small cauldron. Instead, it will grow stronger because of everyone's efforts."
Hearing this, the crowd kowtowed and shouted, "Long live the emperor."
Dongfang Xia waved his hand. "You may rise. Continue drafting the decree."
'Eh? It's not over yet? '
The crowd then realized that the drafting of the decree was interrupted.
"The North Gazing Pearl is virtuous and virtuous. The Sixth Prince's character and martial arts are top-notch. The two of them will get married within ten days, and the whole nation will celebrate."
The crowd was shocked. Even the North Gazing Pearl was rewarded. The entire Beixin bloodline was rewarded.
'Uh!
Wait!
What was rewarded? '
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