Zhao Tan caught the change in Xia Jingyao's eyes and was secretly happy. He knew he was looking in the right direction.
"I remember that when we were very young, Madam liked Xiaozi very much. I believe Madam will be very happy if you marry Xiaozi. A real man is born in heaven and earth. In addition to the love between his children, there are also The family, the country, the world. You are both civil and military, and you have a sincere heart. Whether it is the court, the country, or the people, they all need you. If you don't care about these, don't you also care about the inheritance of the Xia family? You have no brothers and sisters, If you are no longer here, then your lineage will be completely gone. Is the end of your descendants the result you want to see?" Zhao Tan followed the train of thought just now and continued.
After hearing Zhao Tan's words, Xia Jingyao could no longer calm down. Pain, sadness, guilt, reluctance, and various negative emotions appear alternately. The firm heart wavered a little at this moment. Zhao Tan could see Xia Jingyao's inner struggle at this time.
"Jing Yao, you can make up for what you did wrong. You can find a lost person. But you only have one life. If you lose it, you have nothing. You don't have to think about yourself, do you have to think about the Xia family? The inheritance, think about it carefully. "Zhao Tan struck while the iron was hot and wanted to completely break through Xia Jingyao's inner defenses.
At this time, Xia Jingyao was already immersed in his own world. I have become deaf to the voices from the outside world. Zhao Tan knew that his words had had an effect, so he stood up and left the prison with satisfaction. He believed that Xia Jingyao would figure it out. Dying is easy, but there are many reasons to live. Zhao Tan believed that he had given Xia Jingyao a reason to live.
After returning to the palace, Zhao Tan immediately went to see King Ning'an.
"Father, Tan'er has already talked with Jing Yao. He will definitely marry Xiaozi. Please rescue him from this prison." Zhao Tan knelt down and begged.
"Is this what he said personally, or is it your imagination." King Ning'an still knows a little about Xia Jingyao, but he doesn't believe that he can convince Xia Jingyao so easily.
"Father, although Jing Yao didn't say it himself, Tan'er believed that he had convinced him." Zhao Tan is very satisfied with his performance today.
"I know, you can go down. I will tell you tomorrow morning." King Ning'an saw that Zhao Tan was so sure, so he believed it.
The next morning, midway through the morning meeting, an official came out.
"Your Majesty, I heard that Marquis Yongan was imprisoned. Is there any misunderstanding?" the official said after saluting your Majesty.
"I also hope it's a misunderstanding. Since you all know, let him explain himself. Someone, bring him here." Your Majesty didn't want to waste any more words. After hearing your order, there were people outside the palace. The guard left in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, Southern Xinjiang has frequently caused friction at the border recently. In the end, the general will request a war to completely defeat Southern Xinjiang." A military general came out.
"Your Majesty, please don't. The war in the north has just ended, and the people have just recovered. We must not start another war rashly. Vigorously developing the economy and allowing the people to live and work in peace and contentment are the current top priorities." A civil servant came out to object.
"If the border is not stable, how can we live and work in peace and contentment. Only when the world is peaceful can the people truly live and work in peace and contentment. The ambitions in southern Xinjiang are growing day by day. If they cannot be eliminated in time, there will definitely be greater disasters. Now, they have not yet Be fully prepared and send troops to defeat him completely. Only in this way can we be able to solve the problem once and for all and develop the economy wholeheartedly so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment," the military commander retorted.
"You only know how to fight, but do you know how much money and food is needed to fight a war? In recent years, wars have continued in the north, and the national treasury has reached the bottom. Finally, the war in the north is over, and you have to start a war in the south again. This Where does the money and food come from? Should the people give you the rations to survive and let you go to war? If this is the case, the internal situation will be unstable before the external enemy has finished fighting." Another civil servant came out and said, now there is no way No more war is allowed.
"Are we just going to let Southern Xinjiang's provocations go unnoticed? Your Majesty, even if it's a little bitter now, it's worth it for the long-term stability." Military generals are straight-tempered and can't bear to see provocations from the enemy.
"Okay, let's discuss this later." Your Majesty has not yet decided whether to fight now. At this moment, Xia Jingyao was brought in.
"I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty." Xia Jingyao knelt down and saluted respectfully.
"Have you figured it out?" the king asked.
"Wei Chen has figured it out. Wei Chen still insists on his original decision and asks your Majesty to take back the imperial edict of marriage." Xia Jingyao said firmly.
When they heard that Xia Jingyao wanted to break off the engagement, officials who had not known the situation were shocked. She was the daughter of King Ning'an, one of the four most talented women in the imperial capital. Many young talents in the imperial capital wanted to marry her home. Xia Jingyao actually wanted to break off the engagement. They all felt that Xia Jingyao was crazy. At this time, King Ning'an was furious and wanted to step forward and strangle Xia Jingyao to death. Zhao Tan also opened his mouth in surprise. He thought he had persuaded Xia Jingyao, but he didn't expect that all his words yesterday were in vain.
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen also asked Your Majesty to take back the marriage. Originally, Wei Chen wanted his daughter to marry him because of his character. However, early this morning, Wei Chen received a secret report. Xia Jingyao has no law. , killed Shi Wei, the former minister of the Ministry of War, and also faked the scene to deceive the superiors and subordinates. For such a person who ignores national laws and has bad conduct, I will definitely not marry my daughter to him. This is evidence of his crime. Please, Your Majesty Observe clearly." King Ning'an took out the secret letter and presented it with both hands. The eunuch quickly came to King Ning'an, took away the secret letter and placed it in front of the king.
After hearing what King Ning'an said, the ministers were even more surprised. This reversal happened so quickly that many ministers were confused. Rumor has it that Xia Jingyao is on good terms with the Prince of Ning'an. Now it seems that the rumors cannot be believed. Zhao Tan looked at King Ning'an in disbelief. He had promised to save Xia Jingyao, but how could Xia Jingyao end up dead? General Jun picked up the secret letter and read it carefully.
"Do you have anything to say?" Junshang looked at Xia Jingyao and asked.
"Wei Chen has nothing to say." Xia Jingyao did not defend himself.
"Your Majesty, this must be a misunderstanding. Please look into it clearly." Zhao Tan said anxiously.
"Since you have nothing to say, you have admitted it." Your Majesty ignored Zhao Tan and looked at Xia Jingyao and continued.
"Wei Chen pleads guilty." Xia Jingyao said very simply, without any hesitation.
"Okay, if that's the case, then I will terminate your engagement. Three days later, he will be killed with a stick in front of the palace. Someone will take him down. No one will be allowed to visit in these few days." Your Majesty immediately announced the verdict against Xia Jingyao.
"I thank you for your kindness." Xia Jingyao kowtowed heavily to the king. The guards stepped forward and took Xia Jingyao out.
The ministers looked at each other in shock. This happened so fast that they didn't even have time to react. Report, plead guilty, and convict, all in a blink of an eye. Zhao Tan watched Xia Jingyao being taken away, his eyes full of pain and regret.
