But watching him endure such unbearable pain left him completely lost and confused.
But he realised one important thing, Yu Weiwei doesn't really want him anymore. He really wants to call of the engagement.
But why? He clearly still saw that Yu Weiwei was still infuated with him this morning. What changed?
Did he really not commit the murder? As this thought crossed his mind, he turned to Yu Yuan and was stunned.
Even though Yu Yuan tried to hide it, his pale face and flustered eyes that was looking at Yu Weiwei caught his eyes.
He knew Yu Yuan very well to see through his disguise at this moment. The thought that Yu Yuan was the murder surfaced again but he quickly dismissed it.
Yu Yuan was just worried about his cousin, that's it and that's what it will ever be.
Si Tian thought as he tried to adjust himself but the unease beneath his eyes betrayed him.
Caspian and the staffs in the courtroom stared at Yu Weiwei in shock. This the first time in hundreds of years that the Truth Seer has been used under the gaze of the citizens so they do not know how painful it truly was.
But Caspian knew, the Truth Seer is literally tearing apart your mental sea, so the pain is immense something that Yu Weiwei couldn't endure.
But he did, he only let out a tiny groan and didn't even pass out when his mental core shattered and that's incredibly remarkable.
The Yu Weiwei they knew way the type that couldn't endure a needle cut but here he is shouldering the pain of the Truth Seer
The judge stared at Yu Weiwei, whose empty black eyes reflected nothing.
"Yu Weiwei, from this moment onward, you will answer only with the truth. Do you have any objections?"
"Wait!"
The clear voice echoed throughout the courtroom.
Everyone turned toward Yu Yuan.
His usually calm expression had long disappeared. His face was slightly pale as he stepped forward, looking anxiously at Yu Weiwei.
"Your Majesty. Your Honor."
He bowed respectfully before continuing,
"Cousin's Mental Core has already been shattered. His current condition is extremely unstable. Continuing the interrogation in this state could cause irreversible damage."
He looked at the unconscious-looking Yu Weiwei, his voice filled with concern.
"I request that the questioning be postponed until he receives proper treatment."
The courtroom fell silent.
Many spectators nodded subconsciously.
"Young Master Yu Yuan is too kind..."
"After everything Yu Weiwei has done to him, he's still worried about his safety."
"He really doesn't have a malicious bone in his body."
Even Si Tian was slightly surprised.
Yu Yuan...
Was actually pleading for Yu Weiwei?
Before anyone could dwell on it, Caspian's cold voice rang through the courtroom.
"The synchronization has already been completed."
His sharp gaze settled on Yu Yuan.
"The Truth Seer has confirmed that the defendant remains conscious and capable of answering."
"Interrupting the process now would invalidate today's trial and waste an enormous amount of judicial resources."
"The request is denied."
Yu Yuan's fingers tightened inside his sleeves.
His lips parted slightly as though he wished to argue further but Caspian's cold gaze shot at him.
"...Understood."
He slowly stepped back.
The comments stirred due to his actions.
The moment Yu Yuan stepped forward to stop the trial, the livestream comment section exploded.
{ Huh? Why is Young Master Yu Yuan trying to stop it? }
{ Isn't he the victim? Shouldn't he be the one who wants the truth the most? }
{ He said Yu Weiwei's Mental Core is shattered. He's just worried about his cousin. }
{ Our Yu Darling is too kind! Even after everything Yu Weiwei did to him, he still can't bear to watch him suffer. (╥﹏╥)}
{ Exactly! That's why everyone loves him. }
{ ...Am I the only one who thinks his timing is strange? (￢_￢)}
{ Upstairs, what are you trying to imply? }
{ Nothing. I just think it's odd. The Truth Seer is about to reveal the truth, and he suddenly wants to stop the interrogation. }
{ Stop overthinking everything. }
{ He's clearly worried Yu Weiwei will die before answering. }
{ I don't know... something feels off. }
{ OFF?! Are you blind? His cousin's Mental Core literally shattered! }
{ If Yu Yuan wanted revenge, he would've stayed quiet. Instead, he stepped forward to help. Doesn't that prove what kind of person he is? }
{ Exactly! Our Yu Darling is the kindest person in the Empire! }
{ You're all reading too much into it. }
{ Maybe... but why does he look so pale? }
{ Anyone would look pale after witnessing something like that! }
{ Stop trying to frame Young Master Yu Yuan! }
{ I swear, some people just want to drag him into everything. }
{ The only person on trial today is Yu Weiwei! Stay on topic! }
{ That's right! Don't shift the blame onto the victim! }
{ Still... I can't shake the feeling that something isn't right. }
{ Upstairs, stop acting like a detective. }
{ If the Truth Seer has nothing to hide, then let it continue. }
{ Exactly! The truth will speak for itself. }
{ Our Yu Darling has nothing to fear! }
{ Truth fears no investigation! }
{ Then let's continue the trial! }
{ Continue! Continue! Continue! }
Yu Yuan couldn't see the comments at this moment however, the uneasiness in his heart only grew stronger.
He had only wanted to end the trial before the questioning began.
As long as the Truth Seer never examined those memories...
Everything would remain under his control.
"Your Majesty,Your Honor!"
Another voice suddenly rang out.
This time, it came from the spectator seats.
A young man stood up excitedly, unable to conceal the admiration in his eyes as he looked toward Yu Yuan.
"I have a request!"
The judge frowned and looked at Caspian who nodded in agreement.
"State it."
The young man bowed respectfully.
"The Truth Seer is one of the Empire's most sacred judicial artifacts. It requires an enormous amount of spiritual energy to activate and cannot be used lightly."
He glanced at Yu Weiwei before speaking loudly.
"Since it has already synchronized with the defendant, I respectfully request that all accusations involving Young Master Yu Yuan be verified today."
"The Empire deserves to know the complete truth."
The courtroom immediately erupted into discussion.
"He's right!"
"It would be a waste to use the Truth Seer for only one accusation."
"Let's clear everything once and for all!"
Yu Yuan's heart skipped a beat.
His pupils contracted.
No...
His breathing unconsciously became uneven.
What are you doing?!
Si Tian who had been watching Yu Yuan felt his heart sink.
'No it can't be, he is just worried that asking more questions will burden Yu Weiwei.' Si Tian thought trying to distract himself.
The fan, completely oblivious to Yu Yuan's panicandSi Tian's dilemma, continued enthusiastically.
"The first accusation."
"Yu Weiwei repeatedly bullied Young Master Yu Yuan during their years at the Imperial Academy, using his position as the eldest young master of the Yu family to suppress him."
"The second."
"He deliberately spread false rumors to tarnish Young Master Yu Yuan's reputation out of jealousy."
"The third."
"He repeatedly framed Young Master Yu Yuan for incidents he never committed, causing countless misunderstandings within the Yu family."
"The fourth."
"He assaulted students and young nobles who tried to defend Young Master Yu Yuan."
"The fifth."
"He abused the Yu family's influence to isolate Young Master Yu Yuan, pressuring merchants, noble families, and even academy staff to distance themselves from him."
"The sixth."
"He punished servants who showed kindness to Young Master Yu Yuan and had several of them dismissed."
"The seventh."
"He destroyed academy training facilities during one of his jealous outbursts after Young Master Yu Yuan was publicly praised."
"The eighth."
"He secretly stole cultivation resources intended for Young Master Yu Yuan."
"The ninth."
"He repeatedly attempted to sabotage Young Master Yu Yuan's cultivation and future."
The fan paused for a brief moment before his expression darkened.
"And finally..."
"The murder he accused of Young Master Yu Yuan."
Silence engulfed the courtroom.
Yu Yuan's face turned even paler.
His clenched fists trembled almost imperceptibly.
Every accusation...
Meant another memory.
Another piece of the truth.
Another chance for everything he had built over the years to come crashing down.
Beneath the Truth Seer, Yu Weiwei remained motionless.
Blood still stained the corners of his lips, and his breathing was weak.
Yet, hidden beneath his lowered lashes...
A faint smile slowly appeared.
The moment the request was approved, the livestream exploded completely oblivious to their Idol's feeling.
{ YES! Finally! Let's expose every disgusting thing he has ever done! }
{ Hahaha! I knew this trial wouldn't disappoint! }
{ Since the Truth Seer is already activated, we might as well clear every accusation at once. }
{ Justice for our Yu Darling! }
{ Make him answer everything! Don't let him escape! }
{ I want to know how many times he bullied Yu Yuan! }
{ This is going to be satisfying.~(≧∇≦)~ }
{ Didn't he force Young Master Yu Yuan to kneel once? Ask that too! }
{ I heard he destroyed Young Master Yu Yuan's cultivation resources before. }
{ He even spread rumors about Yu Yuan around the Academy. }