Chapter 1541: Chapter 1540: Heirloom Treasure_1

Yu Ang’s expression darkened as he heard these words, “Divine Doctor Bei, to utter such accusations is to risk losing one’s head. If there is no evidence, you are committing the crime of false accusation!”

Rebellion.

Indeed, rebellion had been Yu Ang’s lifelong struggle. He later learned that this lifelong goal was nothing but a scheme orchestrated by Liuli. He truly felt both disheartened and unwilling to accept it.

This unwillingness slowly diminished with the passage of time. He was getting old and even if he were to successfully rebel, he wouldn’t be able to serve as Emperor for many years. Rather than embark on a perilous and uncertain endeavor that could result in beheading, it was better to peacefully remain his position as the Left Prime Minister.

But now, Bei Yun was saying that Yu Zizhou intended to conspire with the Tianlong Gang to rebel, which truly terrified him!

“Since I’ve spoken of it, naturally, I have evidence. When Yu Zizhou approached the people of the Duan family, the deposit he gave was a historical treasure called ‘Jiufeng Feitian’, a Purple Jade sculpture half a meter tall, valued at ten million taels silver. It was the deposit Yu Zizhou gave, displaying his sincerity,” Bei Yun stated.

“Without him offering such a significant treasure, how could the Duan family dare to collaborate with him?”

Upon hearing this, both Yu Ang and Yu Zizhou were stunned. Then, together, they leapt to their feet in protest, “Don’t spout nonsense at us!”

“That Jiufeng Feitian is safely displayed in my Yu Family’s Warehouse. I will have someone fetch it right away,” Yu Ang said, visibly fuming.

Yu Ang, livid, summoned the attendants following him outside and ordered them to quickly return to the residence and retrieve the treasure from the Warehouse.

Xiaomai, hearing this, blinked in confusion, “What is Jiufeng Feitian?”

“It is an incredibly valuable treasure, a whole piece of precious Purple Jade, exquisitely carved by skillful craftsmen into nine phoenixes poised for flight. It’s very beautiful and was well-known even in the previous dynasty. After the founding of Daqi, the treasure fell into the hands of the retired Emperor.”

“More than thirty years ago, he awarded this treasure to the Left Prime Minister, who only brought it out to admire when he was in a good mood. On ordinary days, it was locked away in the Warehouse,” the narrative continued.

Upon hearing this, Xiaomai couldn’t help but turn to look at Yu Ang.

Thirty years ago, that must have been when Yang Wenxiao learned of Liuli’s plan…

Feeling Xiaomai’s questioning gaze and despite still being angry, Yu Ang explained, “Thirty years ago, I received the retired Emperor’s favor, rising from a third-rank official to become Daqi’s Left Prime Minister, and I was also given this treasure.”

“It is the Yu Family’s treasure meant to be passed down as a family heirloom; Zizhou, even with thousands of times the courage, would not take it out of the Warehouse.”

Hearing this, Xiaomai understood.

Indeed, it was given for the sake of Liuli’s face.

Yu Zizhou also spoke out indignantly, “Humph, my grandfather occasionally brings out the treasure for admiration. Last year, in the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, he had it brought out to appraise. It was still in the residence. How could I have taken it to the Duan family as a deposit?”

“Besides, it’s just about settling the matter of the Zhang Family’s death–a hundred taels silver would suffice. Why would I need to bring out such a treasure!” he added.

Upon hearing this, Bei Yun blinked, “Because you wanted to stage a rebellion with the Duan family. Without offering such a treasure, how would they dare to divulge the Tianlong Gang’s secrets to you?”

“Moreover, when I arrived in Capital City, I sought no one else but you. This is because we are allies, aren’t we? You can’t deny our former alliance just because the Duan family is now in decline,” Bei Yun said.

“You’re talking nonsense!” Yu Zizhou, unable to control his rage any longer upon hearing this, raised his hand to strike at Bei Yun.