Chapter 186 - Fighting for Her Mother’s Honor, Obtaining the Empress Dowager’s Support 

Old General Mu and Mu YingYi almost didn’t sleep for a whole night because Zi You had stayed in the Palace last night to treat the Empress Dowager. They came to Jingyang Palace early this morning.

Because the Emperor’s consorts were in the Empress Dowager’s bedroom, the two men had waited in a hall outside and didn’t come in. But they both heard what had happened in the bedroom.

At this moment, the two men were also tearful. They could no longer remain calm. They suddenly rushed into the bedroom and knelt in front of the Emperor.

Old General Mu kowtowed and said, sadly and angrily, “Emperor, Chen’s granddaughter could have been a noble xiaojie at home. But for the safety of the soldiers, she would rather give up her comfortable lifestyle and suffer together with soldiers in the mountains. But such a loyal and patriotic child is still being suspected. Chen can’t accept this.

“Please allow Chen to retire and return to Chen’s hometown. Chen will bring Chen’s sons and granddaughter to return to civilian life.”

Mu YingYi also kowtowed and said, “Emperor, Chen’s family is loyal and devoted! Chen’s family has never thought about betraying Emperor or the government. Chen’s niece wholeheartedly wants to carry on her mother’s legacy and rescue our Great Yan’s soldiers out of patriotism and loyalty. But she is now slandered like this.

“Please allow Chen to resign from the post of the Commander of five cities’ military forces and the Commander of the front line battalion to return with Chen’s father to civilian life, Emperor.”

Old General Mu and his son were so angry that they resigned.

After hearing Second Wangzi’s words, Xuanwu Emperor had calmed down. His second son was right. If Mu Zi You was really guilty, then she wouldn’t overtly show off her abilities to the world.

For example, take the matter of Imperial Doctor Qin succumbing to the gu. If she didn’t say it, then no one would have found out. But she said it out loud. This proved that she wasn’t guilty in her heart.

Moreover, Mu Junyuan and Mu YingYi have not shown any disloyalty to Zhen as of now. They don’t collude with other officials or wangzis. Zhen cannot make groundless accusations just because Mu Zi You has some special ability like her mother. This will chill their hearts. Zhen cannot lose them now.

Now, this is the time for Zhen to perform. Zhen cannot let the little yatou’s heart be bribed by Boyu and that dandy Shangguan LingRan.