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"I dare not presume, Your Majesty. It seems Your Majesty has been misled by others. My loyalty to Your Majesty is unwavering, and my sincerity to friends absolute. I have never wronged my friends or the great Jin Dynasty. I implore Your Majesty to investigate the matter and restore my honor," Lin Junsheng hastily replied.

"A fine display of eloquence, indeed. It seems you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin," the young emperor remarked with a tsk.

At that moment, Yuan Ming, who had been standing to the side, suddenly revealed a smile and stepped forward.