After a while, King Duan bowed to the ground and saluted: "I punish the crime, and I accept the punishment."
Isn't it just that piece of land, plus a year's salary. This punishment sounds severe, but what he committed was even greater.
Since he won't be jailed on the spot, he won't be beheaded either. And we can't ask the swordsman to come in. In this case, the charge of regicide and usurping the throne will be confirmed.
Wait until you retire and think of a solution. Anyway, there are soldiers of our own outside, and there is still a way to do it within half a day.
"Yeah~" Xining nodded as if satisfied. In fact, she estimated that as long as Prince Duan was not pushed to death, there should still be a slowdown.
Old Man Weng was not satisfied and said with a long face: "Resisting the decree and breaking into the palace at night, this is the punishment, if the princes know about it, they will not follow suit in the future."
"Weng Aiqing, be careful with your words and actions!" Xi Ning's voice also became stiff: "If I hadn't been really confused this time, Prince Duan would not have entered the capital. Could it be that I was confused every time, and so were my younger siblings. This is the first time?"
The empress was imposing and powerful. She was sitting in the court hall and her voice was so loud that the old man was speechless.
I was confused every time before, but I didn't dare to lead troops to Beijing lightly. It was rebellion and rebellion.
Then Xi Ning ignored Old Man Weng, sat upright, and said: "Mistakes should be punished, and merit should be rewarded. King Duan has done a good job in protecting you, and now he will reward you with a thousand taels of silver, Xinyang and Hanxi, as a token of praise!" "
King Duan was stunned again. Then he understood something and was immediately overjoyed and kowtowed in thanks.
"Brother, please get up!" This time the empress gave Prince Duan enough face. It seemed that there was both punishment and reward, but it was obvious that the reward was greater than the punishment.
Xi Ning continued to silence everyone: "This matter was approved by me, so it does not count as resistance to the decree."
The empress has already said that this was her own idea. Let alone Prince Duan leading troops into the palace, even if he was running horses in the palace, it would be inappropriate at best.
"I don't know!" Censor Weng could only salute to King Duan: "I have offended King Duan a lot, please forgive me."
This means surrendering and no longer staring. King Duan was also willing to be a good person: "Those who don't know are not guilty. If there is no offence, how can we forgive you? You and I are all for your majesty, so please don't be too polite when inviting Yushi Weng!"
The words were neither soft nor hard. Yushi Weng saluted again and praised: "Master Duan Wang has a lot, I am ashamed."
"Hey~" Xi Ning also hurriedly gave him the ladder to go down the steps: "Weng Yushi is the pillar of the country. He has always been honest and forthright. He has warned me many times that the injustice suffered by the emperor's brother. Who dares to neglect the emperor who thinks that he is the eldest brother? , now it seems that I accidentally made an omission, and I am also at fault."
Everyone knelt down and shouted: "The Holy One is wise!"
Xining smiled and said: "Everyone, please stand up!"
After all the ministers stood up, they coaxed another sentence: "I am deeply gratified to have loyal ministers such as King Duan and Yushi Weng." This cleared up the matter of last night, and his life was saved again.
Mo Ming: "Humph, you are weak and incompetent."
Tsk, is it possible that King Duan was really killed in one step? You know, there are still many people outside, and the guards in the palace cannot stop so many people. If they really fight, what are their chances of winning? We just need to stabilize first before talking!
In order to cover people's eyes and ears, this scene must continue to be played.
Next, Xining said two things.
The first thing was that Mian Shou had been beheaded and his head hung on the city gate for three days. His clan did not kill him, but exiled him, and all his family's belongings were returned to the state treasury.
The second thing is that during King Duan's mourning period, he went to Beijing every winter solstice to visit tombs and worship his ancestors, but he was ambushed and hunted down.
Xi Ning issued an order: "Assassination of the emperor's heir is unforgivable. Please investigate the matter within ten days of the Tingwei Mansion. There must be no mistakes. If you exceed the time limit, you will be severely punished."
Tingwei and Yushi Zhongcheng knelt down to accept the order. After standing up, they looked at each other and reached an agreement.
Check it, check it! Everyone knew that the Empress secretly approved the assassination.
Also limited to ten days. Needless to say, just put all the blame on that boss, get a few death row prisoners to testify, pay the commission, and close the case.
If you still don't understand this, don't mess around with this court.
The matter was finally settled, but Xining still couldn't let go.
After going to court, he immediately prepared lunch and called King Duan to see him.
King Duan has changed into casual clothes. He is wearing a dark red inner and black outer coat with wide sleeves, looking majestic and calm.
Look at the empress wearing a cross-collared dress, long robe that touches the floor, and a large belt around her waist. She is dressed like an ordinary noblewoman, elegant and without any coyness. There is only a dragon and phoenix playing pearl hairpin inserted in the bun, which distinguishes it from the others.
Both of them were dressed normally for a banquet and laughed at each other.
After sitting down, Xining said with a smile: "Although Xinyang is a small land, it is the hometown of Concubine Lin. Xinyang is poor, while Hanxi is large and has rich products. After the emperor goes there this time, he can rely on Hanxi to find something for the people of Xinyang. Bliss.”
King Duan had already guessed this and immediately raised the bottle: "I would like to thank Your Majesty on behalf of the people of Xinyang."
Xining did not refuse, picked up the wine bottle, and drank a drink with King Duan.
The palace maid immediately stepped forward to pour wine.
From life and death to now sitting together, drinking and eating, it is really a qualitative leap. Xining couldn't help but sigh.
Mo Ming: "You get it by being submissive. Why don't you give up the throne?"
Hey, this is a good idea. After letting go, wouldn't it be great to get a better fiefdom and live comfortably by yourself?
Thinking of this, Xining began to complain: "Brother, there is no one else here. In fact, you don't know that this dragon chair is not so easy to sit on. Every year, there is either drought here or floods there. There may be insect disasters in spring and autumn, and there may be insect disasters in winter. Snow disaster. There are foreign enemies on all sides, and there are many ministers who say every day that this king is planning to rebel, and that king is stationing troops and recruiting followers."
He picked up the wine and drank another glass, full of bitter complaints: "My father likes extravagance, the treasury is empty, and the disaster relief money is insufficient. I am always worried, and some people tell me to beware of the princes everywhere. They are all my younger brothers and sisters. Yeah, tell me, what should I do?"
Having said this, he picked up the wine bottle again.
A strong big hand grabbed her hand.
Xining looked over with slightly drunken eyes and saw a pair of eyes that looked exactly like the owner of the body.
Prince Duan took the wine bottle from her hand and said, "Too much wine is harmful to your health. Your Majesty, please drink less and eat some food."
"Okay, eat the vegetables, eat the vegetables!" Xining picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of chopped mutton.
In this era, the variety of dishes was not too great and supplies were not abundant. Most of the dishes are boiled and baked, stir-frying and frying have not been invented yet.
But the chef was very good at cutting, the mutton slices were extremely thin, and the meat was cooked very tender.
King Duan also picked up his chopsticks and took a bite: "Jingzhong mutton is indeed very good."
Prince Duan took the wine bottle from her hand and said, "Too much wine is harmful to your health. Your Majesty, please drink less and eat some food." "Okay, eat the food, eat the food!" Xining picked up the chopsticks and picked up some food. Cutting mutton with chopsticks.
In this era, the variety of dishes was not too great and supplies were not abundant. Most of the dishes are boiled and baked, stir-frying and frying have not been invented yet.
