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Xiao Yunfeng knew very well that the emperor's anger was all caused by Yun Xi leading the troops to war.

As Yun Xi's elder brother, he has been acting very carefully during this period and dared not make any mistakes.

The emperor's summons made him feel heavy-hearted, knowing that this time he entered the palace, it would be dangerous.

When Xiao Yunfeng stepped into the imperial study, he saw a mess, servants were kneeling on the ground, and the atmosphere was so solemn that it made people breathless.

He carefully avoided the debris on the ground and walked in front of the emperor. He saw the emperor sitting on the dragon throne with a livid face and anger flashing in his eyes.

"Xiao Yunfeng, tell me, how does a great country establish its prestige? Is it just through war?" The emperor's cold voice echoed in the imperial study.

Xiao Yunfeng's heart trembled, knowing that this question was not easy to answer.

Half of his policy paper was indeed about war, but the emperor's attitude towards war at that time was obviously extremely dissatisfied.

He hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath, and replied, "I think that war is not the only way to establish authority. However, if we have no choice, using force to stop war is also a way to demonstrate the dignity of a great country."

After hearing this, the emperor frowned slightly, as if he was not satisfied with his answer.

He asked again coldly: "What is the last resort?"

Xiao Yunfeng's heart tightened. He knew that if he answered this question carelessly, he might anger the emperor.

He thought for a moment and said, "For example, if there are rebels who plot rebellion and station troops to cause chaos, then we must use troops to quell the rebellion."

After hearing this, the emperor did not get angry immediately, but remained silent for a moment.

Xiao Yunfeng knew that the emperor's summons was actually to make him express his position. If he took the same position as Yun Xi, his career would be in jeopardy; if he opposed Yun Xi, Yun Xi might be convicted.

However, Xiao Yunfeng had his own beliefs in his heart and he could not betray Yun Xi just to save himself.

"I thought you were a man who knew when to advance and when to retreat, and who had a sense of the overall situation. I didn't expect that you would not value your reputation and future." The emperor's tone was full of disappointment.

Xiao Yunfeng took a deep breath and decided to go all out. He looked directly into the emperor's eyes and said firmly, "Your Majesty, Yunxi's going to the battle in compliance with the emperor's order is a manifestation of your wisdom and also a declaration to the world that the imperial power of Daqing cannot be challenged. I think that at this time, we should put the overall situation first and not lose sight of the big picture because of small things."

After hearing this, the emperor's expression became even uglier. He glared at Xiao Yunfeng and said sternly, "Do you know what you are talking about? Do you know the consequences of doing this?"

Xiao Yunfeng's heart sank, but he still said firmly: "I know. But I also know that as a minister, I should share the worries of the emperor and be loyal to the country. If I betray my principles because of fear, then I am not worthy of serving the emperor."

The emperor was furious after hearing this. He stood up suddenly, walked to Xiao Yunfeng, pointed at his nose and cursed: "How dare you talk back to me like this! Do you know this is a capital crime?"

Xiao Yunfeng's heart tightened, but he did not back down. He raised his head, looked directly into the emperor's eyes, and said, "I know my crime, but I have no regrets. I just hope that the emperor can distinguish right from wrong and not be blinded by the anger of the moment."

The emperor was furious after hearing this. He waved his sleeves and swept all the memorials on the table to the ground. Seeing this, Xiao Yunfeng immediately knelt on the ground and bowed his head to plead guilty.

"Since you know your crime, I will give you a chance." The emperor said coldly, "Tomorrow morning, you will report to the court that Lady Xinyun Xiao Yunxi deceived the Grand Empress Dowager with her evil words. I will then pardon your crime of disrespect."

After hearing this, Xiao Yunfeng's heart sank. He knew that the emperor was giving him a choice: either betray Yun Xi or bear the blame. However, he knew Yun Xi's character very well and knew that she would never do anything to deceive the public.

Therefore, he would rather bear the blame than betray his sister.

"Your Majesty, I cannot obey your order." Xiao Yunfeng raised his head and said firmly, "I know Yun Xi's character very well. She would never do anything to deceive the public. I would rather bear the blame than wrongly accuse her."

After hearing this, the emperor's face became even gloomier. He looked at Xiao Yunfeng coldly, then turned and left the imperial study.

Xiao Yunfeng looked at the emperor's back, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that he had completely offended the emperor by entering the palace this time. But he did not regret it, because he firmly believed that what he did was right.

Xiao Yunfeng stayed alone in the imperial study for a long time, and did not leave until night fell. He knew that his career might be ruined, but he did not care.

He just wanted to protect his sister and prevent her from getting hurt. The moment he left the imperial study, his heart was filled with determination.