Rong Sheng was stunned when he heard this, and he didn't even know how he got up from the ground.

"Your Majesty, have you recognized me?"

Rong Sheng never expected that the emperor would skip the questioning process and directly reveal his identity.

"It's hard for me not to recognize him."

The emperor's tone was desolate and low. He gently put down the memorial and looked up at Rong Sheng's face, his sharp eyes alternating between light and dark. "In the past, although you were the Princess of Yong'an in name, you were familiar with the layout of the palace."

"What's even more bizarre is that you have the ability to bring the dead back to life, but Princess Qingya has been in Dazhen for so many years. If she really knows some secret technique, how could I not know it?"

"After that, Rong Dexin was beheaded, but we couldn't find you no matter how hard we tried. I sent secret guards to keep an eye on Xuan Lin and the Wei family, and went to the Ministry of Justice to investigate. Only then did I figure out most of the details."

"Now, you are showing off your skills in the palace again. Although your appearance has changed greatly due to practicing martial arts, you still can't deceive me."

The emperor was still shocked when he thought of the thrilling scene three days ago. "I wonder who else in this world, besides Shen Yun, can use the Cloud Wind Art to such a high level."

The emperor spoke slowly and calmly, but every word frightened Rong Sheng.

It turned out that the emperor was not unaware, but had been secretly investigating him.

An emperor is an emperor. Even if his life is filled with mixed achievements and failures, his courage and boldness are unmatched.

Rong Sheng sighed secretly and asked, "Since the emperor has guessed the truth, why did you summon me here today?"

"I...I just want to ask you,"

After Rong Sheng asked this, the emperor's expression suddenly became gloomy, and he said in a hoarse voice, "What happened in Camel Hump Valley four years ago, and why did you become like this now?"

The Emperor really asked...

Rong Sheng sighed. Every time those painful past events were brought back to her mind, it was like reopening the scars deep in her heart.

Because too many people died in Camelback Valley.

He had lost his father, but which of those soldiers who fought bravely for Dazhen didn't have blood relatives?

"Your Majesty, at this point, I can only say that the situation was very tragic."

Rong Sheng's eyes were filled with tears as he said in a deep voice, "The Shen family army was attacked from all sides, and in the end they were all torn to pieces and burned to ashes."

"The extremely evil looks and ferocious and arrogant laughter of the King of Jin and the Red Dan Army often woke me up from nightmares soon after my rebirth."

At this point, Rong Sheng was already choking with sobs.

She thought she had let go of the past, but when the old wound was reopened, it still hurt like hell.

"So, you should hate me, right?"

Although Rong Sheng's words were concise, they successfully made the emperor feel as if he were there in the valley where blood flowed like a river and corpses were strewn all over the place.

The corners of his mouth twitched, and there was regret and pity in his lowered eyes. "The Shen family has made great contributions to Dazhen over the years, but I was so suspicious that I not only believed the slander of the villain, but also hastily convicted the Shen family without any investigation."

"I am relieved now, Your Majesty, don't worry about it anymore."

That being said, Rong Sheng actually understood that even if the emperor was smart, he would not be so arbitrary even if he was biased.

The Shen family was at its peak in the past, and being so close to the Wei family, it was indeed easy for them to attract attention.

The imperial family is the most ruthless, and checks and balances of power are their usual tactic.

Therefore, Rong Sheng could tell the truth from the emperor's words.

However, the Feng family has just returned to the capital, and it is not easy to gain a foothold in this place where powerful people gather.

Moreover, these aristocratic families are all protected by their officials, and their hearts are vicious.

Even with Xuan Lin's support behind the scenes, it would be hard to defend against it.

"You really don't blame me?"

"I have said nothing false, and now four years have passed. The dead are gone, and I think we should look forward."

The emperor raised his eyebrows slightly after hearing this, and looked at Rong Sheng with a trace of scrutiny in his eyes, "I didn't expect Shen Qing to be so magnanimous, but your situation was ultimately caused by me. I can't feel at ease if I don't make up for it."

"I will find an auspicious day and announce it to the world, so that you can become Shen Yun again, and become the great general admired by the world. What do you think?"

"I appreciate your kindness, Your Majesty, but this is not the result I want."

Rong Sheng seemed to have guessed that the emperor would do this, and he immediately declined politely.

"Why, isn't this the purpose of your return to the capital?"

"Your Majesty is right. I once really wanted to revive the Shen family."

Rong Sheng said calmly, "What has been done cannot be undone. I am the only one left in the Shen family now. There is no way I can go back to the past."

"Besides, my soul is now in the body of the Lord of Yong'an County. If I show my appearance to others, it will probably cause an uproar. Then rumors will spread that I am a monster, and in the end it will be the Emperor who will suffer."

"Well, what Shen Qing said makes sense..."

The emperor frowned after hearing this and looked a little embarrassed.

"If the emperor must make amends to me, why not give the Feng family a chance?"

"Oh?"

The emperor was thinking, and Rong Sheng's words made him raise his eyebrows, "Tell me about it."

"The Feng family is my mother's family and my only family. Now that the Feng family has returned to Kyoto, they are weak and alone."

Rong Sheng said calmly, "I am willing to join the Feng family and help them gain a firm foothold."

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