Several days later, the incident of Mujunze selling official positions and titles was presented to the emperor.

　　Although the emperor was biased, someone filed a complaint, so he had to investigate the case.

　　In the end, the power in Mujunze's hands was divided between me and Pei Qingji.

　　He himself was also put under house arrest, greatly reducing his influence.

　　One day, the emperor suddenly became interested and wanted the courtiers to accompany him on a hunting trip to Longshouyuan.

　　Everyone, regardless of gender or age, could participate.

　　But something was obviously wrong.

　　Although these events did not happen in my previous life, I have always had a good sense for these things.

　　Sure enough, halfway through the trip, the emperor's spirited horse suddenly went mad.

　　To make matters worse, numerous highly skilled assassins appeared all around.

　　Every strike of their blades was deadly, every move ruthless.

　　"The despicable emperor is over there, kill him!" The emperor was surrounded, and it seemed like he was about to be pierced through the heart by an assassin's arrow.

　　At the critical moment, Mujunze, who was originally under house arrest, appeared before everyone and took a stand.

　　Instantly, he coughed up blood and his face turned pale.

　　"Summon the imperial physician!" ...

　　At this point, his intentions were already clear.

　　There is nothing more effective than playing the pathetic victim.

　　After a day and night, Mujunze finally regained consciousness.

　　But the first words he uttered were self-blame: "Why does heaven still want me alive?"

　　"It is an honor for the child to die for the emperor." "Since learning that the child is the culprit who prevented the recognition of the emperor and Lord Pei as father and son, I have been unable to sleep at night." "Let the child go and make amends today!" He sobbed and banged his head on the corner of the table, causing those present to become teary-eyed.

　　The emperor hurriedly had someone hold him back, saying, "Junze, you are still my son, my eternal son." "It was not your fault or his fault.

　　You are both victims." "How can I forget your years of filial piety just because I found my own biological son? How can I justify myself to the people of the world? How can I deserve the title of a ruler of a country?" With these words, everyone praised the emperor's wisdom.

　　Pei Qingji and I exchanged a glance and saw the mockery in it.

　　These father and son, they really immersed themselves in the act.

　　Behind their righteousness is nothing but self-deception.

　　As an emperor who doesn't tolerate even a grain of sand in his eyes, how could he easily raise someone else's son? This Mujunze is probably the son of some concubine who cannot be seen.

　　The next day, the imperial decree was officially issued.

　　Pei Qingji is the biological son of Your Majesty and the late empress.

　　And Mujunze, because of his meritorious service in protecting the emperor, became an adopted son.

　　His monthly salary remained the same as before, only changing his position from the ninth prince to the current tenth prince.

　　His marriage with the eldest princess remained unchanged and will take place as scheduled in six months.

　　Mujunze was praised by countless people for a while.

　　But what everyone didn't expect was that Pei Qingji had more backbone and determination than people imagined.

　　Not only did he defy the imperial order, but he also publicly declared, "In this life, I will never change my surname to Mu, and even in death, I will not enter the imperial tomb.

　　I wish to have no connection with the Mu royal family." These words undoubtedly slapped the emperor and Mujunze.

　　The emperor was furious and planned to strip him of his official position at the morning court session the next day.

　　But he underestimated our influence in the court.

　　Pei Qingji is now the head of the officials and was once the top scholar in both civil and military exams, truly a talented individual.

　　As for me, I have long planted many influential figures in the court over the years.

　　With a single glance from me, the General of the Imperial Guards knelt down first.

　　"I beg Your Majesty to revoke the order." Immediately after, countless generals and officials knelt down.

　　"Are you trying to rebel?" the emperor exclaimed angrily, looking at everyone with aggression.