Chapter 435: Two Filial Sons

Hong Yi took this step very boldly.

But Hong Yi felt this step was worth taking.

Being able to see the "Wu Jing" reviewed by the Emperor and seeing the Emperor's view on Hong Xuanji, Hong Yi was one of the few people at the scene who grasped the Emperor's mind. At this moment, his exposure of Hong Xuanji was also written into the Emperor's heart.

"Yan Zhenzong is your brother of many years."

Gu Qing held the "Li Jing" and looked at Hong Xuanji with heartache, saying: "Your intentions are not upright, your form and spirit are unstable. This talk of ruler and subject, father and son, is nothing but a trick to deceive others..."

While speaking, Gu Qing threw the Li Jing aside, and it fell with a clatter at Hong Xuanji's feet.

Years of hard work, falling short at the final hurdle.

Hong Xuanji picked up the Li Jing, his face dark red. He looked down at the little beast Hong Yi. After reporting him, his expression remained normal, and he didn't care at all about Hong Xuanji's predicament.

"Your Majesty."

Hong Xuanji hardened his heart and said: "This subject and Yan Zhenzong were brothers in the past, but now we have become enemies. Everything is because this subject joined the Great Tang, while Yan Zhenzong has always pursued the previous dynasty's Yang Pan. This subject has heard that the current Yan Zhenzong is taking the remnants of the Daluo Sect to traffic people in the south, and some say Yan Zhenzong is colluding with the Yunmeng outside the territory..."

Hong Xuanji did not want to become a laughingstock of the Great Tang, and more importantly, he did not want to be in the wrong, as this was not conducive to his martial progress. Therefore, Hong Xuanji was unreasonable and pushed all the responsibility onto Yan Zhenzong.

Gu Qing stroked his chin, looking at Hong Xuanji.

"This subject implores Your Majesty to give this subject a chance to exterminate the Daluo Sect and bring Yan Zhenzong before Your Majesty to prove this subject's innocence."

Hong Xuanji guaranteed.

This was truly sacrificing a friend to save oneself.

"Your right and wrong have actually dragged in national affairs."

Gu Qing waved his hand lightly and said: "We will discuss this matter after the banquet ends." While speaking, Gu Qing stood up and walked slowly to Hong Yi's front.

The strongest person in the world today came near. Even though Hong Yi wrote one "Quiet" word after another in his heart, his body trembled slightly with excitement. Just as he was about to raise his head to speak, he saw Gu Qing lift his robe and drape it over Hong Yi.

At this moment, Hong Yi's heart trembled. He raised his eyes and felt his hands being lifted by Gu Qing, and his whole person stood involuntarily by Gu Qing's side.

Previously reporting Hong Xuanji, Hong Yi admitted he had a gambling element, but now, he had bet correctly!

"Hong Yi, are you Hong Xuanji's son?"

Gu Qing asked, knowing the answer.

"Replying to Your Majesty..."

Hong Yi was moved to tears. This act of "taking off one's clothes and sharing food" was a classic story of a wise king from the Medieval period. Now that he was draped in the Emperor's clothes, he felt such honor. At this moment, he wished he could tear out his heart and liver to work for Gu Qing.

"This commoner is Hong Xuanji's son."

Hong Yi replied: "But this commoner can read because of the free academy education promoted by Your Majesty. Hong Yi can practice martial arts because of the Wu Jing you promoted. As for Hong Fu, it is merely a place for this commoner to stay." Speaking of this, Hong Yi was afraid Gu Qing would feel he was unfilial, so he hurriedly spoke of the harsh treatment he received in Hong Fu, etc., saying: "The masters of the Medieval period spoke of self-cultivation, family regulation, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world, but this Hong Xuanji is not upright in self-cultivation and is not kind in family regulation..."

Hong Xuanji's face was dark red, standing to one side, finding it difficult to step forward to argue.

Previously, Hong Xuanji had pushed all the blame onto Yan Zhenzong to avoid being a laughingstock. This time, Hong Yi exposed his shortcomings before the Emperor, making Hong Xuanji a laughingstock once again.

Moreover, Hong Yi reported him first, and it was in front of the Emperor, so Hong Xuanji dared not argue with him, fearing the matter would escalate and Hong Yi would expose other things about him.

"So that's how it is."

Gu Qing looked at Hong Xuanji, feeling very disappointed. ===== CHAPTER 436 =====