Upon mentioning this, Shang Ruyi's expression immediately became grave, even her breathing grew heavy. She took a deep breath and respectfully said to the Emperor before her, "Your Majesty, my uncle, former Minister of Rites Shen Shiyan, was implicated and punished some days ago due to Lord Pei's advice to stop the campaign against Liaodong and has now been exiled to Lingnan."
Chu Yang furrowed his brows slightly.
Shang Ruyi said, "I wish to plead with Your Majesty to pardon my uncle's crime and allow him to return to Luoyang."
Chu Yang said in a deep voice, "I said I would reward you."
"..."
"Do not mention anyone else apart from yourself."
Shang Ruyi anxiously said, "But Your Majesty, that is my uncle. I have said before, the only world I care about is the one around me, the family I care for is my foremost concern."
"..."
"As long as they can return, I am willing to do anything!"
Hearing these words, Chu Yang remained motionless, but his expression deepened further.
