Everyone's expressions changed dramatically.
The grudge between Mu Nation and Qi Nation was not something that had emerged in recent decades.
Since the fall of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the two nations' founding emperors had been fighting for territory, engaging in countless battles over the centuries.
Now, within the famously loyal and patriotic Chu family, there was actually a Qi’s son?
Chu Hanlin's face remained grim.
But Chu Yan, seeing everyone's reaction, felt his heart grow cold.
No wonder the Ninth Prince had made arrangements earlier—whether it was the officials or the commoners, all harbored hatred toward Qi Nation.
Prime Minister Lu was the first to object. "What nonsense is this? Just because someone was picked up near the border, they must be Qi Nation?!"
Elder Cao glanced at Wang Huai.
Wang Huai quickly said, "At that time, the woman admitted with her own mouth that they were from Qi Nation. Duke of Anguo, I'm not lying—you know this!"