Primordial Era: When a Good Guy Awakens a Morally Unethical System

Chapter 384

Ji Fa had said everything and shown all his weakness in order to save Ji Chang, but Di Xin remained gloomy and showed no reaction whatsoever.

Fox Fairy shook Di Xin's hand, giving him a captivating smile that made him smile in return.

Di Xin then spoke: "Ji Fa, you say the Marquis of Xibo is loyal, but where is his loyalty?"

Ji Fa said loudly, "My father was skilled in divination. Before coming to Chaoge, he knew that the king was suspicious and might lose his life here. But the king gave the order, and my father still went without hesitation. This is loyalty."

"I have so many ministers, and countless loyal ones. Why do I only suspect Ji Chang? Isn't it because Ji Chang harbors evil intentions and is plotting to steal my Shang Dynasty's throne!" Emperor Xin slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.

"The people of the Chan Sect bewitched Queen Jiang in an attempt to assassinate me. After their attempt failed, they then bewitched my son, trying to get him to help Ji Chang rebel against my Great Shang Dynasty. You are utterly despicable and shameless!"

"If it weren't for Ji Chang's advanced age, and the fact that the young master of Xiqi is the grand-nephew of the Grand Preceptor and loyal to the Shang Dynasty, I would have torn him to pieces long ago and marched my army to slaughter your Xiqi!"

Ji Fa was completely unaware that the people of the Chan Sect had bewitched Queen Jiang and the two princes, and was momentarily stunned.

But he quickly realized that it was normal for the people of the Chan Sect to bewitch Queen Jiang, but it was impossible for her to assassinate Emperor Xin. Emperor Xin was protected by the great fortune of the Shang Dynasty, and it was simply impossible for a mere mortal like Queen Jiang to kill him.

There must be something fishy about this.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me, this matter must be a frame-up. The immortals of the Chan Sect are disciples of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, each of them possessing an otherworldly air and cultivating in the mountains, rarely engaging in worldly affairs. How could they possibly bewitch the Queen and the Prince to assassinate Your Majesty?" Ji Fa's tone was firm, making him appear truly like a righteous and awe-inspiring person seeking justice.

What Ji Fa said was indeed easy to believe.

However, Emperor Xin and others had personally witnessed and heard Guang Chengzi instigating Yin Jiao and Yin Hong to betray the Shang Dynasty and pledge allegiance to Xiqi. Now, Ji Fa's resolute words only fueled Emperor Xin's rage.

Even Bigan lowered his head, regretting his earlier words of pleading for Ji Chang.

Di Xin roared in fury: "I saw it with my own eyes, how could it be false?"

"Ji Fa, stop trying to argue. I am only imprisoning Ji Chang and not killing him because he did not succeed. None of the people in your Xiqi Marquis's mansion have been implicated. I have already shown him extraordinary mercy."

"Your Majesty, my young master of Xiqi is the grand-nephew of the Grand Preceptor. Together with the Grand Preceptor, we are loyal to the Shang Dynasty. Why do you worry that Xiqi has any rebellious intentions?" Ji Fa still refused to give up and went so far as to publicly announce to the world that Boyi Kao was the young master of Xiqi in order to dispel Emperor Xin's doubts.

Only if Ji Chang returns can he possibly replace Boyi Kao.

The fox spirit blinked: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Xibo is getting old; they should be reunited!"

Emperor Xin was displeased with the fox spirit's womanly compassion and was about to explain the reasons to her when he heard her continue, "Let the second prince stay in Chaoge and accompany the Marquis of Xibo!"

"The Second Young Master is not married yet, is he? It would be a shame to delay such an important matter. Your Majesty, please be gracious and personally select a lady from a respectable family for the Second Young Master to marry. Once they have children, the Marquis of Xibo can also enjoy the joys of family life."

Di Xin was stunned for a moment. He had just thought about killing Ji Fa, who harbored evil intentions, but he hadn't thought of imprisoning him.

Ji Chang is old and may die at any time. As long as Ji Chang is alive, there will be another hostage.