The Poisonous Wife: Cute Baby Comes to Rebirth with Me

Chapter 642 Believe her

When everyone stepped into the threshold of Lingyun Pavilion, they saw that the inside was busy setting up the incense table and preparing for a solemn ceremony.

The atmosphere in Lingyun Pavilion was heavy and solemn, as if even the air was filled with a hint of ominous foreboding.

When the old man's eyes fell on the person who announced the decree, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised - it was his grandson-in-law.

What made him even more worried was that Jiang Long and Nan Xuan were also among them, and both of them looked solemn, as if they were carrying a heavy burden.

In this situation, even the dullest person could sense something was wrong. At this moment, Yun Xi slowly stepped into everyone's sight. Although her steps were slow, she showed a firmness that could not be ignored.

Her eyes fell on Sima Zhang, an official with a blank expression but a gleam of pride in his eyes.

"Xiao Yunxi, accept the order!" Sima Zhang's voice echoed in the empty pavilion with irresistible majesty.

Upon hearing this, Yun Xi slowly knelt down but did not say anything. Her silence was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Sima Zhang sneered, as if he had already anticipated Yun Xi's reaction.

He glanced at Yunxi with contempt, then slowly unfolded the imperial edict in his hand and read aloud: "In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: General Xiao Yunxi of Suzaku failed to observe filial piety during the period of mourning for his ancestors, and his moral conduct was flawed, which violated my will to educate the people. Considering his past merits, I will not pursue him for the time being, but he must kowtow a hundred times in front of the grave as a punishment and a warning to others!"

The old man originally thought that the imperial edict would bring severe punishment, but he never expected it would just be kowtowing a hundred times.

This turn of events made him break out in a cold sweat, and at the same time, he became even more worried about Yun Xi's situation. Seeing that Yun Xi was still kneeling on the ground, he urged her anxiously, "Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and accept the order!"

However, Yun Xi shook her head firmly. Her voice was soft but firm and powerful: "I cannot accept the order, nor can I follow it!" As soon as these words came out, Zhang Sima's face suddenly darkened. He sneered and said: "General Zhuque, do you know that disobeying the order is a crime of disrespect?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Xi simply responded, "I admit my guilt." But she immediately stood up and shot a sharp look at Zhang Sima, flashing a cold light, "Master Zhang, I disobeyed your order, you can hold me accountable. But please remember, I, Xiao Yun Xi, will take responsibility for my own actions and will never implicate the Marquis' Mansion in the slightest."

The old man was extremely anxious when he saw this. He knew very well the serious consequences of disobeying the imperial order, and was afraid that Yun Xi would be killed. He quickly lowered his voice and said angrily: "Yun Xi, don't make trouble! Disobeying the imperial order is a serious crime and you will be beheaded. Hurry up and accept the order and kowtow!" However, Yun Xi just looked at the old man deeply, with both apology and determination in her eyes: "Old man, I can't obey the order. Please forgive Yun Xi for being unfilial. But everything I did had my reasons and position, and I will never let the Marquis' Mansion be implicated because of me."

Seeing this, Zhang Sima sneered even more. He turned to look at Nan Xuan and said provocatively: "Master Nan, you witnessed her disobeying the order with your own eyes. If you want to arrest her, please do it."

Upon hearing this, Nan Xuan simply responded coldly: "If you want to catch him, just catch him. Why say so much?" His attitude made everyone present feel a chill.

Seeing this, the old man became even more anxious. He looked at Wu Anhou and Jiang Long, hoping that they could persuade Yun Xi.

However, Wu Anhou said in a deep voice: "Father, Yun Xi has her own reasons for not wearing mourning clothes. Please believe her."

The old man was even more confused when he heard this.

He really couldn't figure out what made Yun Xi so stubborn and unyielding.

Even Jiang Long, who was always steady and measured, stood on Yun Xi's side.

"Take him away!" Sima Zhang finally lost his patience and ordered coldly.

Upon hearing this, the imperial guards immediately stepped forward and tried to take Yun Xi away. However, at this moment, a clear voice rang out: "Don't catch her!" It turned out that Mei Qing Lanxiang was blocking the way.

Seeing this, Yun Xi frowned and shouted, "Back off!" However, Mei Qing Lanxiang shouted anxiously, "Princess! What kind of place is that prison? How can you endure it?" Yun Xi responded firmly, "Back off! Don't you even listen to me?"

Upon seeing this, Sima Zhang became furious and threatened, "If you don't move away, I will take you away with me!" However, Mei Qing Lanxiang was not afraid and shouted angrily, "Then take me away!" When the two sides were in a stalemate, suddenly a black horse rushed into the pavilion and startled everyone.

Sima Zhang was frightened and stepped back quickly but accidentally bumped into Yun Xi, who was then caught tightly by the imperial guards and unable to dodge, and her body hit the imperial edict in Sima Zhang's hand and fell to the ground.