Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 604: Asking for Guilt (1)_1

Chapter 604: Chapter 604: Asking for Guilt (1)_1

Emperor Huian asked Mo Yan several other questions, focusing beyond the origins of the five beasts and in particular about her ability to control animals, asking if she had been guided by a master.

Mo Yan answered very cautiously, omitting anything that might implicate "Space." She told the truth wherever possible, and as for the so-called master, that was a complete fabrication. Regarding why the five beasts obeyed her commands, she could only play dumb and attribute it to them being extraordinary savage beasts or perhaps having developed Spiritual Wisdom and taken a liking to her.

Emperor Huian seemed to believe what Mo Yan had said, his expression becoming more relaxed and his voice increasingly gentle.

Seeing this, Mo Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, grasped her sticky palm, yet held back the urge to wipe it with a handkerchief.

It was impossible not to be nervous facing the ruler of the world for the first time. Even knowing that Emperor Huian was a rare enlightened ruler who did not kill arbitrarily, she dared not overstep the slightest bit. After all, this was not the legal society of a past life, but a strict hierarchical feudal dynasty where the ruler at the pinnacle of the pyramid could ruin a person or even a Family with a mere word.

Moreover, she had entered the arena on her own accord, even if it was to save people, she ultimately violated the Emperor’s taboos. If he did indeed choose to hold her accountable, how could she possibly escape? However, considering the current situation, was he not planning to pursue it?

However, reality proved that Mo Yan had been happy too early. Just when she thought that the Emperor wouldn’t hold her accountable and that she could soon return home, perhaps even in time for dinner, an overwhelming authoritative presence assaulted her, "You can control animals and just happened to appear in the Savage Beast Forest, saving everyone with your own strength. This beast attack was clearly a trap you set with ill intentions, how shall you be punished?"

Mo Yan abruptly looked up, startled by the sudden change in Emperor Huian’s demeanor, somewhat unable to react.

Xiao Ruiyuan’s complexion drastically changed, and just as he was about to stand up to defend Mo Yan, Emperor Huian sharply silenced him, "Hanzhang, you hold your tongue! Those ’good’ deeds you’ve done, I will settle with you later!"

"The Emperor, you..."

Xiao Ruiyuan could not stand idly by and watch his beloved being wronged and accused. But as soon as he spoke, someone pulled at his sleeve. He looked down to see his beloved shaking her head at him, "The Emperor is an enlightened ruler, he wouldn’t unjustly hurt someone. Don’t worry!"

Concern leads to chaos, and Xiao Ruiyuan, in his hurry, had lost his usual composure. Stopped by Mo Yan, he quickly snapped back to his senses. His eyelids drooped and his fists clenched suddenly; when he raised his head again, his old calm had returned, but the concern in his eyes betrayed his true emotions.

Seeing this, Mo Yan quietly sighed with relief. Now was not the time to challenge the dragon’s might. If they truly angered Emperor Huian, they might be punished before they had a chance to explain themselves.

When Emperor Huian heard the words "enlightened ruler," his eyebrows lifted imperceptibly, but his face remained stern, fully displaying imperial majesty.

Under Emperor Huian’s piercing gaze, Mo Yan really wanted to roll her eyes at him, but considering the circumstances and her life and wealth at stake, she resisted.

If she was judged to be the mastermind behind all this merely because she could control animals and happened to be in the Savage Beast Forest, one had to admit that such leaps of logic were rather bold for a monarch.

Muttering complaints in her heart, Mo Yan forced herself to hide her inner fear and walked to the center of the main hall. Kneeling down obediently, her expression calmly met Emperor Huian’s fierce gaze without a hint of panic. Her voice was steady, "In the 27th Year of Huian, the South faced natural disasters and war, seeking a place to live, my family fled to Jing City. Thanks to The Emperor’s kind decree, we were able to settle in Liu Yang Village, forty li north of the city! My family has been good citizens for generations, holding no grudge against the Imperial Family, nor any enmity with the Chu Family. My father, grateful for Your Majesty’s grace, often says The Emperor is heaven-sent, bringing blessings to countless common people, truly a rare enlightened ruler for the ages! Today, I have been presumptuous and offended The Emperor. If The Emperor wishes to punish me, I accept without complaint! However, I am but a weak woman, and even if I have an extraordinary ability, I would not dare to contend with heaven. I hope The Emperor can see the truth!"

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