Chu Liuyue listened very patiently.
But there was no trace of shame or disdain on her face at being exposed and accused. Instead, she smiled.
Before she could say these words to Shangguan Wan, the other party had already slapped her down.
The ability to confuse right and wrong is not lost at all.
"It seems that in the eyes of the third princess, I am really a person with powerful hands and eyes. Not only can I contract with divine beasts at will, but I can also manipulate the heavenly scepter at will."
She spoke coldly, and a smile suddenly appeared on her lips.
"Since the Third Princess thinks so highly of me, then if I don't do something, won't I let down the Third Princess's 'good intentions'?"
Shangguan Wan was quite proud at first, thinking that she had the upper hand and would force Chu Liuyue to give in.
But hearing her say this made her feel a little uneasy.
Doesn't Chu Liuyue's words mean that she is derogating the scepter of heaven's order
"I, I don't mean that!"
"Elder Chen Ke, there is something I want to ask you."
Chu Liuyue ignored Shangguan Wan and turned to look at Elder Chen Ke next to her.
"W-what?"
Elder Chen Ke didn't expect Chu Liuyue to suddenly talk to him, and was stunned.
Chu Liuyue glanced at the Tianling Scepter in her hand, her red lips slightly curved, and she smiled deeply.
"As the third princess said, the Heavenly Order Scepter is a sacred object of the Tianling Dynasty and is extremely noble. Rumor has it that whoever can pick up the Heavenly Order Scepter can successfully inherit the throne. So what if I do it?"
Elder Chen Ke suddenly opened his eyes in shock!
Chu Liuyue is crazy!
Does she know what she is talking about?
After picking up the heavenly scepter, is she planning to openly seek power and usurp the throne?
"No way!"
Before Elder Chen Ke could react, Shangguan Wan took the lead in sharply denying it.
"Even if you use any means to make the scepter of heaven lose control temporarily, you will never be able to pick it up, let alone get its approval!"
Shangguan Wan said this with full confidence.
Because the Heavenly Order Scepter was originally left by Taizu, from ancient times to the present, only those with the bloodline of the Heavenly Order Royal Family can approach and be recognized by the Heavenly Order Scepter!
What is Chu Liuyue's background to have such thoughts
What a wishful thinking!
"Oh? How about we make a bet?"
Chu Liuyue was not annoyed and shrugged.
Shangguan Wan became vigilant.
"What bet?"
"If I can pick up this scepter of heaven and get its approval, then-"
"Don't be delusional!"
Shangguan Wan immediately interrupted her rudely.
"Chu Liuyue, based on your background, do you also want to have a relationship with our Tianling royal family?! Don't even think about it!"
If Chu Liuyue dares to say that she wants to fight for the throne based on this, she will immediately send someone to take Chu Liuyue into custody and punish him with death for rebellion!
Chu Liuyue chuckled.
"Third Princess, why are you anxious? I haven't finished speaking yet. What I want to bet is that if I can do this, then I will ask the Third Princess to re-investigate the death of Di Ji!"
There is a sound on the ground!
Chu Liuyue's words were like thunder falling in an instant, exploding in everyone's ears and hearts!
Countless people opened their eyes in shock and looked at her in disbelief.
What did Chu Liuyue just say, that he wanted to re-investigate the death of Di Ji
What does this mean
Didn't Di Ji go crazy and die because of her own cultivation? Investigating again, could it be that there was something fishy about Di Ji's death
There are actually quite a few people who have doubts about this matter, but in the past two years, investigations have been stopped one after another for one reason or another.
Gradually, no one mentioned it anymore.
Some people even don't know why, and they even keep secret everything about Di Ji.
The woman who was once as bright and dazzling as the sun in the clouds eventually slipped down like a meteor, completely disappeared, and fell into silence, rarely mentioned again.
When Chu Liuyue said she wanted to bet just now, many people speculated on what she might ask for.
But no matter how much I thought about it, I never imagined that this was what she was talking about!
Shangguan Wan was also confused.
For a moment, she almost thought she had heard wrong.
"W-what did you say?"
Chu Liuyue slowly repeated what she just said.
"Why, the third princess doesn't want to?"
"Do you know what you're talking about?"
Jiang Yucheng, who was next to him, finally reacted. His face seemed to be covered with frost, his brows were tightened, and he asked coldly.
"When Emperor Ji passed away, everything was already concluded, but now you say you want to re-investigate. Could it be that you can't believe us?"
Even though he liked Chu Liuyue, he couldn't help hearing her say these words.
A small fight is harmless, and even if Chu Liuyue makes sarcastic remarks to Shangguan Wan, he won't mind too much.
However, it was impossible for him to show any mercy when it came to the matter involving the Emperor Ji!
Chu Liuyue seemed not to hear the threat in his words, and nodded frankly.
"Yeah, I just can't trust you."
Jiang Yucheng suddenly choked up. After a while, he said:
"The matter is so important, how can you just say what you say?"
"Isn't this the scepter of heaven's order?"
Chu Liuyue blinked and smiled.
"Isn't it possible that the extremely noble scepter of heaven can't be exchanged for an opportunity to re-investigate the death of Di Ji?"
Chu Liuyue's words were too cunning, and no one dared to say "no".
Di Ji indeed has a noble status and a great reputation, but compared with the Heavenly Order Scepter, she is still a head above water.
Anyone who dares to say that the Heavenly Order Scepter is wrong is not slandering Taizu
Jiang Yucheng had no choice but to change his explanation.
"It's not impossible, but if you insist on this, you must at least provide evidence to prove that what happened back then was wrong! There is indeed a problem with Di Ji's death! Otherwise, it is absolutely impossible to agree to this matter!"
They did it perfectly, leaving almost no evidence.
No matter why Chu Liuyue suddenly got involved in this matter, it is absolutely impossible to find any clues, let alone find out the truth!
However, after hearing this, Chu Liuyue nodded with great ease.
"Okay! As long as you agree to my conditions, I can provide evidence today. I hope that the third princess and the consort will not go back on their word."
Seeing Chu Liuyue's determined look, Jiang Yucheng suddenly felt a little uneasy in his heart.
After struggling like this in front of so many people, Chu Liuyue definitely had nothing to do.
She is so determined, is it really—
"I promise you that!"
Before he could refuse, Shangguan Wan immediately agreed!
"If you can pick up the scepter of the Heavenly Order and get its approval, I will allow you to re-investigate! But if you can't do it, then commit suicide and apologize! To respect the Heavenly Order! How about it!?"
Everyone gasped.
Chu Liuyue just wanted to investigate the death of Emperor Ji, but Shangguan Wan was planning to kill Chu Liuyue!
Chu Liuyue raised her chin slightly and smiled slowly, her eyes as sharp as a blade.
"good!"
(End of chapter)