Chapter 605: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 605: Accusations (2)
After speaking, Mo Yan held her breath and bowed low, her forehead touching the ground, remaining in that position for a long time. This kneeling was done willingly, for no other reason than for the family waiting for her at home.
She did not attempt to explain why she could control beasts, nor did she offer an explanation for her coincidental presence in the Beast Forest. Mo Yan understood that if Emperor Huian was determined to pin the beast attack on her, no amount of explanation would suffice.
Her only hope was to convey that she harbored no ill intentions towards the royal family and to express her and her family's gratitude to Emperor Huian, hoping he would reconsider. Though she knew the chances were slim, she couldn't do nothing.
As Mo Yan knelt motionless before him, Emperor Huian's expression was inscrutable, leaving everyone guessing at his thoughts.
Xiao Ruiyuan watched Mo Yan kneeling on the cold stone floor, his eyes cold and dark, his hands clenched so tightly at his sides that he did not even notice the cuts in his palms.
The atmosphere in the hall seemed to freeze, making it hard for Mo Yan to breathe. Despite her composed appearance, she was far from calm. Her back was already soaked with sweat, wetting the clothes underneath.
Outside the palace, Yan Junyu distractedly played with a piece of meat, teasing Xiao Hua, while frequently glancing toward the entrance. Seeing that half an hour had passed without anyone coming out, his worry grew.
Xiao Hua, agitated by Mo Yan's absence, was in no mood for games. It scratched the ground furiously, quickly digging a small pit. The other four beasts were similarly restless, especially Mao Tuan, whom Mo Yan had raised from a young age. Mao Tuan, even more agitated than Xiao Hua, stripped the bark from a large tree in front of the gate with a few swipes, leaving its survival in question.
The ferocity of the beasts exceeded the expectations of the guards. Seeing the mess, they worried that if the beasts went berserk, they would be unable to control them. They called for more reinforcements, yet even with additional guards, they dared not get too close. A single scratch or bite could spell serious trouble.
As another incense stick's time passed with no one emerging from the hall, Yan Junyu could no longer hold back. He tossed the meat to Xiao Hua and hurried into the palace, heading towards the side hall.
Kneeling on the cold, hard floor, Mo Yan felt as if an eternity had passed, though it hadn't been long. Her knees ached, and the cold from the floor seemed to seep into her bones, chilling her to the core.
Mo Yan knew that if Emperor Huian did not believe her explanation and insisted on blaming her for the beast attack, she couldn't escape the consequences. Not only would her life be in danger, but her father, siblings, the Li family, and Tang Xin could also be implicated.
The crime of endangering the royal lineage could lead to the execution of her entire family or even extend to nine generations.
As she considered the innocent lives that could be destroyed because of her actions, Mo Yan felt true fear. She did not regret entering the forest to save people, but if given another chance, she would plan more carefully, avoiding the reckless actions that had given her enemies a pretext to accuse her.
Sweat dripped uncontrollably from her forehead, falling to the ground. Without needing a mirror, Mo Yan knew her face must be as pale as a ghost.
Xiao Ruiyuan noticed Mo Yan's trembling body, the sweat dripping to the floor, and her colorless face. Struggling with his own emotions, he finally couldn't hold back. In a swift motion, he knelt beside Mo Yan without a word.
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