The prince folded his hands on the ground and touched his forehead lightly with the back of his hands. His expression was respectful and pious, with just the right amount of anger, worry and depression.
"Father, both cases involve my cousin, and I should avoid suspicion. But from what I just said, it seems that there is another hidden agenda. If my cousin really did such a vicious thing, I would not have the shame to ask my father for forgiveness. But. If my cousin is wronged because of my son, I cannot just sit idly by. I sincerely ask my father to investigate personally and not let innocent people suffer unjust injustice."
Hearing this, the emperor looked at the prince for a moment, then slowly turned his gaze to Chu Chengyao.
Chu Chengyao felt the sight and knelt down to salute:
"Father, I would also like to ask you to investigate for yourself. Although I know that Mr. Qi handles the case fairly, I do not believe that Prince Qin would do such a vicious thing. If there is any misunderstanding, a re-examination can eliminate any mistakes."
Qin Zongliang glanced at Chu Chengyao without any trace, and secretly said it was a pity.
However, after a few days, Chen Yushi seemed to have aged ten years. His previously straight and straight spine had become curved after Chen Xiao was deposed.
After listening to several people's arguments, Chen Yushi knelt down tremblingly and begged the emperor to investigate thoroughly and make the decision for him.
The emperor responded and ordered Zhang Cheng, deputy commander of the Imperial Guard, to go to the Ministry of Punishment in person and bring Xue Mo, the most critical witness in the case.
The emperor signaled Zheng Cheng to help the suffering master Chen Yushi up, leaving the prince, Qin Zongliang, Chu Chengyao and Quanquan to kneel.
While waiting, the emperor asked about other trivial government affairs. After asking, he propped his head up and took a nap to rest his mind. The palace was completely silent. The tired officials secretly moved their muscles and did not dare to make a sound.
When Zhang Cheng finally came back, he was informed that Xue Mo had hanged himself in prison. Zhang Cheng only brought back the blood letter left by Xue Mo.
Zheng Cheng took the blood book and after unfolding it, a white inner coat was stained with blood. Zheng Cheng did not hand the unlucky thing to the emperor, but ordered the servant to unfold the blood coat for the emperor to see.
Although Chu Chengyao, who was kneeling, could not see the content, he knew that it would be extremely detrimental to him. Although he was calm on the surface, his heart was as chaotic as a pan dripping with water.
After the emperor read the contents of the bloody clothes, the pressure in his eyes was almost complete:
"Qi Shangshu, I asked you to review the case, but you took the opportunity to intimidate witnesses and frame the Duke's government. How brave you are!"
Quan Quan was so frightened that he shouted that he was wronged and took the bloody clothes from Zheng Cheng. After looking at it, Quan Quan's face turned as clean as white paper and his temples were soaked in cold sweat.
"Your Majesty, this Xue Mo is telling lies, and the ministers have never ordered him to give false testimony! Although he has been punished by criminal law, it was only because he was cunning and was afraid of his nonsense, and it did not endanger his life. As for what he said about being raped, The wife who was framed and imprisoned has never been seen by Weichen. During the investigation, I never heard that Xue Mo was married, and I never threatened him with his wife and children to testify against the government. Your Majesty, please investigate!"
After hearing this, Chu Chengyao instantly understood that he had been tricked by Qin Zongliang. Whether there was evidence that Xue Ren was hurting someone, why the shopkeeper died suddenly, or when Xue Mo fled because he was afraid of being silenced, it was all Qin Zongliang's plan to put everyone to death. The fate of future generations!
Chu Chengyao tilted his head slightly, just in time to look at Qin Zongliang who was kneeling at the same time, and clearly saw the fleeting sneer on Qin Zongliang's face, so casual and disdainful, without the slightest complacency or pride, just like he had no At first glance, you can defeat yourself without any effort.
Humiliation, panic, depression and annoyance filled Chu Chengyao's chest.
Hearing that the emperor sent Zhang Cheng to Jingzhao Yin to mention Xue Mo's wife, and ordered Jingzhao Prefecture Yin Chen Qingshan to come with him, Chu Chengyao knew that he would lose this time.
(End of chapter)
