Miaoyan involuntarily gripped Gu Lan's hand, trying to draw some warmth from her:
"In times of national crisis, the soldiers fight and die for Dayan, yet the Emperor who resides in the Brocade Hall is actually harming loyal ministers and generals, maintaining the stability of the court and his own imperial position."
As an Emperor, killing innocent civilians was the reason why Miaoyan was completely disappointed with Rong Jing, this Emperor.
Gu Lan's eyes deepened: "The civilians... they're no longer dying, are they?"
"No, the people are scared now and no longer dare to kneel. Now everyone is waiting for the Emperor to 'find' evidence of rebellion by the Marquis Mansion or Prince Xiang, waiting for the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion to become like the former Pingnan Marquis Mansion."
Miaoyan couldn't help but emphasize certain words because she knew Rong Jing had no evidence. He simply wanted Gu Lan and Rong Heng to die of false accusations.
