Afterwards, will the emperor be angry and directly punish these officials who did not help maintain face?
I'm just afraid that someone will find an excuse when the time comes.
They will have their homes confiscated and beheaded.
But it just so happened that the emperor was about to come on stage and start interrogating the case.
She didn't come to him to figure out how to cover up for Liu Dong.
Could it be that Liu Dong was really wronged?
Zhou Congguang and others have similar ideas.
Some people were anxious for Emperor Yunwu, while others were not panicked at all.
For example, Xiao Guiqing and others did not get involved in this matter at all, and were happy to correct the test papers in the palace.
Outside the court.
Emperor Yunwu deliberately arranged for people to spread the news.
Soon, many people who heard the news came to the Yamen to watch the trial.
After all, it is really rare to see a case where the emperor also takes part.
"Ascension to the Hall."
Zhou Congguang slapped the gavel, and everyone outside and in the hall fell silent.
He first asked the government servants to bring the Wang Qian brothers and sisters.
As soon as Wang Yue walked in, he knelt on the ground and said, "Sir, I know my mistake, and I dare not embarrass Master Liu anymore."
When Liu Dong heard this, he looked at Wang Yue suddenly.
Wang Yue's words seemed to be a confession.
In fact, he looked like he was being frightened and coerced.
He was even careful not to look at Emperor Yunwu who was sitting next to him.
This implies that there is not enough.
Liu Dong was furious.
Fortunately, he didn't know what he thought of, and he calmed down.
"Speak nicely and tell yourself what happened at that time."
Zhou Congguang said seriously.
Wang Yue honestly told what happened at that time, which was similar to what he told Song Xingsan before.
"Wang Qian, please describe the situation."
Wang Qian's face turned slightly pale, and she suddenly spoke.
"Sir, my eldest brother is lying. I was not kidnapped by Master Liu."
"???" Wang Yue's face changed slightly and he stared at her anxiously.
Wang Qian didn't look at him at all.
He said to himself, "I was forced to do this."
"My brother is uneducated and incompetent in reading. After learning that Master Liu's sister, Concubine Lin, is favored in the harem."
"I just want to threaten Master Liu, help him, and do it for an official."
"That's all. My brother forced me to get involved in this matter."
"Brother wants to use my reputation to control Young Master Liu."
Liu Dong and others stared at Wang Qian suspiciously.
It's really unexpected.
Liu Dong, in particular, was even more surprised and a little wary of Wang Qian, thinking that she might have some other plot.
That's why I admitted it on purpose.
After all, this woman was so vicious before that she was willing to help Sun Wensheng drug him.
How could she honestly admit it now?
Liu Dong's expression was defensive.
Wang Yue was angry and anxious, "Sister, I know you are being forced, you don't have to be afraid."
"With the Emperor and Master Cao here, they will definitely not force us and will restore our innocence."
"Besides, if Liu Dong makes a mistake, even Concubine Lin cannot protect her."
Wang Yue's words were full of warnings and explanations.
Wang Qian stabbed him in the back as if ten cows couldn't pull him back.
"Master Zhou, I took the initiative to meet Young Master Liu."
"I want to admit my mistake to him."
"But, for some reason, my brother suddenly ran out to cause trouble."
Wang Qian said angrily, "He must be trying to trick Young Master Liu."
"Master Zhou, please take a closer look."
"The maid next to me can testify."
Zhou Congguang glanced at Emperor Yunwu and noticed from the corner of his eye that Cao Guoshi's face was dark.
He and Cao Guoshi did not have a cooperative relationship, so naturally they would not care about his mood.
"Pass on the maid."
Soon, the maid next to Wang Qian was brought up.
After the maid glanced at Wang Qian, she trembled and confessed honestly.
"Sir, this slave indeed followed the girl out of the palace, and then went straight to visit Master Liu."
"Master Liu originally didn't want the slave and the girl to go in."
"But the girl insisted on going in to apologize."
"That's why I went in."
Zhou Congguang breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. It was obvious that Wang Qian wanted to plead guilty.
He probably wanted to be dealt with lightly, which is understandable.
Originally, he suspected that Liu Dong had really done something wrong.
Now it seems that the truth of the matter is very clear.
He was indeed innocent in this matter.
Then Cao Guoshi's purpose is obvious.
Cao Guoshi's face was dark and he stared at Wang Qian, as if he wanted to stare her to death.
pity.
At this moment, Wang Qian was determined to do this and didn't care about his attitude at all.
Wang Yue panicked.
He even hated Wang Qian.
"My lord, they lied."
"This maid is my sister's confidant, and her confession cannot be used as evidence."
Wang Yue said anxiously.
He didn't dare to think about what would happen to him if he was convicted of fraud.
Even the parents at home will be implicated.
In the end, there will be nothing left. If you have been planning for so long, isn't it all a suicide attempt?
"Do you have any evidence to prove what you said?"
Zhou Congguang asked him, "Except for your servant, he is yours and his testimony is invalid."
Zhou Congguang was obviously biased towards Emperor Yunwu.
Cao Guoshi stared at Wang Yue.
Wang Yue seemed to have received some instructions. Suddenly his eyes lit up and he said, "Sir, Liu Dong's neighbor also saw it."
"successor."
Zhou Congguang frowned and saw Wang Yue's excitement.
I felt a little uneasy and felt that the reason why the other party dared to say this must be because he had something to rely on.
He didn't want to be summoned, but he had no reason to refuse.
Especially Emperor Yunwu was sitting aside, calm and composed, as if he wasn't worried at all.
Does the emperor have other preparations?
Zhou Congguang couldn't understand.
But soon, he could no longer think about these things.
He has summoned his next door neighbor, who is also a businessman.
The person who was informed was none other than his master, Fang Jie.
Fang Jie walked in and knelt down.
"The common people have met you all, sir." Fang Jie lowered his eyes slightly, looking honest.
Emperor Yunwu looked at each other.
Don't know what to think.
Zhou Congguang coughed lightly and interrogated, "Is this you Fang Jie?"
"That's right."
"You live in the courtyard next to Master Liu Dongliu's house?"
"Yes." Fang Jie responded methodically.
"Fang Jie, did you see Master Liu's carriage returning to the house from outside yesterday?" Zhou Congguang's voice was serious.
Open your mouth and warn him.
"Fang Jie, you must answer this matter seriously. If you lie, I will deal with it according to law."
Hearing this, Fang Jie knelt down and said honestly, "Sir, Cao Min was at home before, and he did happen to see a carriage coming and going from the house next to him."
Fang Jie said this very strictly.
"Then did you see a woman being brought down from the carriage?"
Fang Jie thought for a while and said, "I'm not sure. I only heard a woman talking next to me."
"It seems like he's crying."
"The grassroots don't know the specific situation."
Fang Jie's words contain information, but the evidence is not particularly clear, just like a slippery fish.
