Jealousy made people hate, and hate made people crazy!
The handsome general who stood up to testify against Li Chengfeng was not an ordinary person. He wore a third-ranked official robe, with a gold-threaded goldfish pouch hanging from his waist and a golden python silk ribbon tied around his waist. These three items represented his rank. This young man, who looked no older than twenty, was already a third-ranked official. This rank was obviously not obtained immediately, but inherited. The gold-threaded goldfish pouch hanging from his waist was something only aristocratic families played with, and those who were qualified to wear it were all rich and powerful. The golden python silk ribbon was a gift from the Emperor and was extremely rare. Wearing it represented a certain identity: the Emperor's trusted aide.
Li Chengfeng did not know much about the complexities of officialdom, but he knew about the attire of aristocratic families. He frowned slightly when he saw the small golden word 'Long' embroidered on this person's gold-threaded goldfish pouch.
Li Chengfeng immediately realized that this person … had a powerful background, and his surname was Long!
In Daqi, there was only one family with a terrifying background, and their surname was Long!
Five Peaks, Thousand Mountains, Dragon Soaring Sea!
This person … was probably Long Tenghai's son, or younger brother!
In fact, Li Chengfeng's guess was right. This handsome young general was Long Tenghai's youngest brother, Long Zhenyun!
The Zhan family had guarded the southwest for hundreds of years. Although Long Tenghai was a newly risen general, he had led millions of Daqi troops to fight in the southeast for many years. To make the imperial court feel at ease, Long Tenghai settled all his family members in the Divine Capital.
In order to win Long Tenghai over, the imperial court had sealed Long Zhenyun many times, taking care of him in every possible way. Everyone knew that Long Tenghai was extremely protective of his youngest brother.
Zhao Bairen had always been very close to Long Zhenyun. He had once pointed at Long Zhenyun and said, "His children should be like Long Zhenyun." He had even pointed at Zhao Feiyue and said, "I can be a good son-in-law."
However, anyone with a discerning eye could see that these words were said to win over Long Zhenyun. Everyone in the Palace knew that the Emperor had never forced Zhao Feiyue to do anything. He had even promised Zhao Feiyue that she would be allowed to find the person she liked and would not force her to marry according to the will of the royal family.
Therefore, although Zhao Bairen said this, Zhao Feiyue had the upper hand. If she did not agree, no one could say anything.
Long Zhen Yun was naturally aware of this as well. However, Zhao Feiyue had always been indifferent to everyone, so he wasn't flustered at all. Instead, he was secretly delighted, thinking that the pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first.
Moreover, as the commander of the Imperial Guards, he naturally had more contact with Zhao Feiyue than the others. Zhao Feiyue also talked to him more than the others. He thought that Zhao Feiyue treated him differently, which meant that she still had him in her heart.
In his opinion, as long as he persevered, he would be able to open Zhao Feiyue's tightly shut heart one day!
This illusion was shattered when he heard that Zhao Feiyue brought Li Chengfeng to the Heaven Receiving Platform for the first time.
However, he still felt that he was lucky and felt that all of this was just a rumor spread by others.
Until … today, when he saw it with his own eyes!
Since they were rivals in love, even if there was a slim chance, Long Zhenyun had to investigate Li Chengfeng thoroughly.
Although the Long Family wasn't as deeply rooted as the Zhan Family, as a rising star in the military, the power and resources that Long Zhenyun could mobilize were unimaginable to ordinary people.
Soon, he found out everything that happened to Li Chengfeng in Spiritual Mountain, everything that happened in Cheng 'an, and even traces of him and Madam Xie's escape.
During the interrogation, Shanxue had pointed out Li Chengfeng's identity. Although Grand Senior Sister had forcefully suppressed it, everyone knew … this was the traitorous immortal!
However, there was no benefit in exposing him!
But now, Long Zhenyun could not take it anymore. In order to defeat his rival in love, he would do anything!
Zhao Bairen straightened his back and said with a dark expression, "Dear Minister Long, do you know what you're saying?"
This accusation was no small matter. It was the same as pointing at the Emperor's nose and accusing him of negligence and muddle-headedness!
If Li Chengfeng was really the reincarnated traitorous immortal, then the horrific murder he committed nineteen years ago was a terrible injustice!
What did this mean?
This meant that Zhao Bairen was a muddle-headed ruler who killed innocents!
Muddle-Headed rulers hated it when people called them muddle-headed rulers!
Moreover, everyone could see that Zhao Feiyue was in love with Li Chengfeng. If there were no surprises, this rising star of cultivation would be the most respected Emperor Consort in Daqi!
On one side was Long Tenghai's younger brother, on the other … was a great cultivator with a bright future.
Although it was difficult to choose between the two, if Li Chengfeng could lean towards the Imperial Family, it would mean that the Imperial Family would have another bargaining chip in their fight against the Cosmic God Sect!
After all, great generals were common, but great cultivators were rare!
Furthermore, the most terrifying thing was … if the news that the reincarnated traitorous immortal was still alive spread and confirmed, then the Heavenly Immortal Pavilion, which was responsible for monitoring the human world, would once again open its doors. The Golden Immortals who had been in seclusion for many years would come out to exterminate Li Chengfeng and punish the Imperial Family for their negligence!
When that happened, there would be no winners in Daqi!
The Heavenly Immortal Pavilion was a sharp sword hanging high above the royal family of the Da Qi Kingdom. It was used by the Nine Heavens to deter the royal family of the human world. It was used to ensure that the will of the Nine Heavens could be carried out and enforced.
But all of this … was ruined by Long Zhenyun's jealousy!
Everyone could feel that a terrifying Pandora's Box had been quietly opened, and no one knew what kind of demon would be released from it.
But Long Zhenyun's heart was filled with jealousy. He could not feel the anger in Zhao Bairen's eyes at all. He glared at Li Chengfeng and gritted his teeth. "This traitor lied to everyone, hid his identity, and deliberately welcomed Her Highness. His goal was to deceive Her Highness and obtain an unspeakable secret!"
As he spoke, he turned to Zhao Feiyue. "Your Highness, this person is Your Highness's sworn enemy!
Your Highness is a reincarnated Golden Immortal. Your purpose in descending to the human world is to slay demons and kill the traitorous Immortal of the Nine Heavens!
The enemy that Your Highness has been searching for is right in front of you, Your Highness! "
Long Zhenyun was extremely agitated as he spoke. He wanted to dig out his heart and show Zhao Feiyue his sincerity and loyalty.
But very quickly, he noticed that Zhao Feiyue was staring at him coldly. There was even a strong murderous intent hidden in her eyes.
Long Zhenyun felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head!
Long Zhenyun was shocked and furious. He subconsciously looked at Zhao Bairen, wanting to ask for the Emperor's support. But very quickly, he noticed that the Emperor's gaze was also unfriendly.
After all, if he exposed Li Chengfeng in private, Zhao Bairen would definitely investigate in secret. He might even have to quickly 'make up for his mistake' by killing Li Chengfeng as soon as possible to avoid alerting the Heavenly Immortal Pavilion.
But now, Long Zhenyun had revealed this secret in front of everyone. How could Zhao Bairen admit to it?
Wouldn't admitting to it be the same as slapping himself in the face?
No matter how muddle-headed an Emperor was, he was still an Emperor!
Don't be a muddle-headed Emperor!
But Long Zhenyun had no other way out. He had forced himself into a dead end in a moment of agitation. He could only persevere and insist, "Your Majesty, I have gathered a large amount of evidence to prove …"
Before he could finish, Zhao Feiyue immediately interrupted him, "Father!
Please allow me to say a few words! "
Zhao Bairen secretly heaved a sigh of relief. "Yue 'er, stand up and speak."
A eunuch immediately came forward to carry a brocade chair for Zhao Feiyue to sit down, but Zhao Feiyue did not pay attention to them. Instead, she waved her hand, and the Sky River God Sword that never left her body immediately unsheathed and flew around her.
The surrounding officials immediately retreated, looking at Zhao Feiyue in fear.
Zhao Feiyue said, "This is the Sky River Divine Sword, a treasure of the Nine Heavens. The Heavenly Emperor gave me this divine sword to kill the reincarnated traitorous immortal!
This divine sword will automatically attack the traitorous immortal when it encounters him! "
As she spoke, she raised her hand and the Sky River Divine Sword flew to Li Chengfeng's side, then slowly flew around him.
When the crowd saw this, they immediately broke out into discussion.
Long Zhenyun said angrily, "Your Majesty, His Highness has been deceived, Your Majesty!"
Li Chengfeng smiled and reached out to grab the Sky River Divine Sword. The sword did not resist at all as he held it in his hand. Not only that, it even let out a series of whistling sounds.
Zhao Feiyue said, "If he's the reincarnated traitorous immortal, there's no way he would be able to lift the Sky River Divine Sword!"
This piece of evidence was easy to understand. Even the eunuchs and palace maids could not help but nod. They all knew that this sword had fallen into the palace with Zhao Feiyue and had been protecting her since she was young. It had always hovered around her, and no one could get close to it, let alone pick it up.
This time, Long Zhenyun was completely speechless. He looked at Zhao Feiyue, then at Li Chengfeng, then let out a hysterical roar, "No!
This is impossible! "
Having said that, he dashed out of the palace like a madman. When he reached the door, he tripped on the doorsill and broke it with his kick. Then, he did not stop and left like a gust of wind.
Zhao Bairen sighed and said, "Forget it, forget it. I'm just blowing the spring water away!"
Li Chengfeng secretly heaved a sigh of relief because he knew that Zhao Feiyue had played a clever trick.
Because no one here knew that the Sky River Divine Sword was forged by Li Chengfeng in his previous life. Naturally, it was very familiar with Li Chengfeng's aura. Even if Sun Yijue controlled it, he would not be able to erase Li Chengfeng's aura!
Moreover, after Zhao Feiyue got rid of Sun Yijue's control over her, she completely controlled the Sky River Divine Sword and erased the mark Sun Yijue left on the sword.
Everyone in the imperial court had accidentally watched a short melodramatic drama, and the young people's jealousy almost caused a disaster.
However, the experienced Grand Chancellors could not help but look at Li Chengfeng with complicated gazes. This kid's appearance had broken the delicate balance in the Divine Capital.
The tacit trust between the imperial court and Long Tenghai had been broken!
The tacit balance between the Fourth Prince and the Crown Prince had been broken!
Due to Zhao Feiyue's coldness, the tacit balance between the noble youths in the Divine Capital had been broken!
He was like a bolt of lightning that had appeared out of nowhere, catching everyone off guard!
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