My Devil Emperor
Adjournment

"It—this is impossible." Yuan shook his head slowly, his eyes looking sad as if rejecting the truth that was clearly exposed in front.

"Empress, I didn't do it. Servant does not care about everyone's words, I only want the trust of Her Majesty the Empress. Servant, Yunniang sincerely serves my master, it is impossible to betray." Yunniang gathered in front of Yuan while holding the edge of his shirt.

"You're very good at theatrics. Should I give you an award? What are you playing now? Xiao Li come here!"

Instead of approaching ZiXuan, Yuan instead said, "Your Majesty, please investigate again. This empress was very sure Yunniang was innocent. In this palace is not only Yunniang who comes from the west, why—why is he the only one detained?"

"You mean, you doubt my decision? Is all this evidence not enough for you?"

"I only believe what I see. Your Majesty, all this time, Yunniang has always been by my side. The criminal must have deliberately thrown evidence at Yunniang like what he did to Jingli first."

ZiXuan looked at his wife flatly and said, "Empress, you are so naive. Can't you use your logic? This guy even easily puts poison in your food, doesn't that mean he's the closest person? In the palace other than yourself, you can't trust anyone. I can understand if you did it for Jingli, he's your childhood friend. But, for him you haven't known for long, is it worth it?"

"Yunniang has saved me many times, has a good relationship with everyone in the palace. It was also him who made me realize not to continue ignoring you, how could the same person who poisoned me?"

"Empress, don't argue anymore. The servant was satisfied with the trust the Empress gave to the servant. Being able to meet and serve the Empress was a supreme honor. His Majesty the Emperor, although the servant is innocent, if by taking the life of the servant can guarantee the safety of the Empress and the Emperor, then the servant is willing."

"No! Your Majesty, this Empress requested that Her Majesty investigate the case again. Pasti—there must be an error. Your Majesty, I beg of you." For some reason, this bond of feeling was so deep. Yuan felt Yunniang was unlikely to commit the crime. In his heart, Jingli and Yunniang were like brothers themselves, impossible to betray.

Seeing Yuan who insisted on protecting Yunniang, ZiXuan weakened. "Xiao Li, Xiao Li, you are so difficult to handle," he sighed softly.

"Guards! Take this waiter to jail, make sure you take good care of him!"

"Yang—Your Majesty will imprison him?" asked Yuan in disbelief.

"Then what else? He remains a suspect. How could I let go. He should have been put to death right now, but because of your request, he was released this time. Take it easy, he'll be fine in jail."

"Thank you for the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress," Yunniang said gratefully.

He turned to look at Yuan and said, "This empress, this kindness of yours, Yunniang will remember him to death. Empress don't worry, I'll be fine. We'll definitely meet again."

Two bodyguards walked up to Yunniang and pulled his hands from both sides.

"Servant Yunniang, paying his respects to the Empress," he said lowered his head and let the two bodyguards take him away.

Before leaving, he looked at Jingli and smiled. "Sister, make sure to take good care of the Empress."

"Sister," Jingli said sadly. He also nodded in response.

There were actually many people who were dissatisfied with the outcome of this trial, but they also did not dare to open their voices. ZiXuan's decision was absolute, only Yuan could change it.

They also left the courtroom. Including ZiXuan who followed Li Wei behind him.

"Your Majesty, did you really let go?"

"What else can I do?"

"You've really changed."

ZiXuan laughed softly. "You will also change when you marry the woman you like later."

Li Wei nodded slowly. "That's right. The words of the wife must be obeyed," he said innocently.

"But Your Majesty, I still don't understand. Why don't we just take the drug dealer? Maybe the Empress will believe."

"Hamba understands. Your Majesty is wise."

"Right now, watch the waiter from afar. Don't let him commit another crime. I'll go see the Empress."

"Okay, Your Majesty."

Elsewhere after Jingli delivered her back, Yuan pensively. It all happened suddenly. The words ZiXuan said in this Palace were only self-trustworthy, ringing in his ears. Actually, she began to doubt and justify her husband's words. Everyone in the Palace did feel fake, even himself.

"Do I not deserve to be happy? First, come to this world, then become a wife, then—then lose a child." His voice was heard in that quiet room. Unknowingly, Yuan touched his flat stomach. "It's like a dream, but the feeling feels very real. So real that I don't want to let go."

"What is a dream and what is real?"

The heavy voice broke the silence. A pair of big hands but with perfectly circular tapered fingers at the slender waist of Yuan. Without even looking, he could already guess who it was.

"Still feeling less satisfied?" tanya ZiXuan whispered in her ear.

Yuan smiled wryly. "No, I'm just starting to feel doubt right now. Yunniang, he looks very good. Don't know who to trust."

"Yes, I can understand your confusion. But my words must also be considered, in this palace you can trust no one but me."

Yuan smiled faintly and said, "Why should I trust you? Since you said no one can be trusted, that includes you."

"That's okay too, just believe in yourself."

Yuan released ZiXuan's hand which hugged his waist and turned to look at the man. "What about you? Do you always trust me?"

ZiXuan raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Is what I'm doing less clear? Do you think that if I don't trust you, will I release your servant today?"

Unknowingly, Yuan nodded slowly. "Then, will you one day betray me?"

ZiXuan combed Yuan's hair gently with his fingers. "This, you must remember it well. I am the only one who will never hurt, abandon or betray you in my entire life. You have to trust me for that." He paused for a while before continuing to say, "Huh, I trust you so much but you even doubt me. The queen of my heart hurts so much."

Yuan who had been a little tired began to be amused. She smiles. "Really?"

"really."

"What if I betrayed you?"

ZiXuan bent his face and took a step back. "Is doubting me not enough until you intend to betray me?"

Yuan laughs. "No. Not dare."

"Is it better?"

Yuan nodded. "Never feel bad being together with, my lord."

"Oh? I can even make you so much better now."

Yuan looked at ZiXuan confusedly. A second later he was aghast as ZiXuan tied his hands together and led him to the bed.

"What—what are you doing?! Lower them!"

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